Our values
Snacka is a speaking tool, so we borrow from classical rhetoric: Aristotle’s ethos, logos, pathos and Cicero’s elocutio, actio – adapted to how we work.
Ethos, logos and pathos guide how we build trust and make decisions. Elocutio and actio guide how we express and execute.
Ethos – Be true to yourself and others.
Be honest about what you know, what you do not know, and what you can deliver. Own your commitments and speak up early when something changes. Expect the same level of honesty from others.
This is our ethos: Credibility built on human character, not on titles and sole technology.
Logos – Use data whenever possible.
Use facts over opinions whenever possible. Measure outcomes, test assumptions, and adjust quickly when reality proves you wrong.
This is our logos: persuasion through clear reasoning and reality, not gut feeling.
Pathos – Care about what you and others feel.
Pay attention to how people feel, including yourself.
Create space for honest reactions, and use that awareness to choose the right timing, tone, and pace.
This is our pathos: we move people by understanding their emotions, not by ignoring them.
Elocutio – Choose the right words and the right balance.
Say things in a way others understand the first time.
Balance directness, data, and empathy. When in doubt, choose clarity over cleverness.
This is our elocution: style and words make the message land, not hide behind jargon.
Actio – Act when you are ready and let your actions prove your values.
Act when you are ready; do not over-polish.
Your values are visible in how you work, how you decide, and how you treat people, especially under pressure.
Core team
Raisa Haikala
Founder, CEOThis is Raisa, who hangs upside down for fun and studies for a PhD just because she can.
5 Quick Answers from Raisa
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
Saying no and keeping distance from negative energy.
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
Our weekly active users! I also love to check how many have registered, but what matters more is the rate at which they actually come back to the app.
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
Being active: cleaning, gardening, exercise, whatever activity that doesn’t require too much thinking.
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
Everything that could have been said in an easier way, but the speaker/writer is too lazy to do it or undermines the person receiving the message.
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?
I think about different kinds of Snacka users and how to make things right for them.
Rasmus Pettersson
Co-Founder, CTOThis is Rasmus, who is too busy building to answer these questions.
5 Quick Answers from Rasmus
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?
Olli Nuutinen
Co-Founder, CFOThis is Olli, who didn’t finish his questions yet.
5 Quick Answers from Olli
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?
Powered by our interns
Aisha Kumar
Business Analyst InternThis is Aisha, who loves lifting heavy weights 5 times per week. Aisha did her internship in Snacka spring 2026, as part of her integration training in Finland.
5 Quick Answers from Aisha
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
I am still learning the Finnish language and improving every day. Of course, Snacka aids a lot in learning.
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
Customer is your key, and by customer I mean whoever you are catering to, be it your client, boss or even your friend. And for me, getting solid feedback is one of the most important metrics. If the feedback is positive, keep reinforcing upon it, else, if not at par, keep improving on it.
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
A hot bath and doing somatic breathwork.
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
I don’t like English words that are derived directly from French or German, as they are very difficult for me to pronounce. Ex: Ricochet (French) and Schadenfreude (German)
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?
I keep a planner where I track the work-related tasks I intend to complete. If I finish most of the tasks, I consider the day successful, since I tend to overestimate how much I can realistically accomplish in the limited hours of a day.
Ella Perttula
Software Engineer InternThis is Ella, who prefers her salsa both on the dance floor and on her plate — medium or mild, she’s not here to suffer.
5 Quick Answers from Ella
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
Patience — specifically with myself. Changing careers means there’s a lot to unlearn before you can learn, and I’m getting better at not treating that as a personal failure.
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
My open tab count. Under 25 — manageable. Over 25 — we’re in uncharted territory. It’s an imperfect system but it hasn’t failed me yet.
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
A long solo walk, or a shorter one with my dog Nekku, who treats every walk like a negotiation about how far we actually need to go. Audiobook in the ears either way.
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
“Break down silos.” Unless you have a concrete plan for where the grain goes, I’m not convinced anyone knows what they’re saying.
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?
I ask questions — even the ones that feel obvious. Getting things right matters more to me than looking like I already know everything.
Is this you?
Your dream roleThis is you, who thinks every immigrant deserves a voice.
5 Quick Answers from You
What is something that you are happy to admit you’re still learning?
What’s one metric or signal you check most often in your work?
What helps you recharge after a tough day?
What’s a jargon-y phrase you dislike?
What is a small everyday thing you do that shows what you care about at work?