Hannu Kinnunen

Hannu Kinnunen – Entrepreneur and Scientist

Hannu Kinnunen is an entrepreneur and scientist who has spent 30 years working at the intersection of human physiology and wearable technology. His work has focused on understanding physiological signals and turning them into insights that support health and well-being.

Hannu was part of Oura from the very beginning, serving as Chief Scientific Officer and helping establish the scientific foundation of the company's approach to wearable health. Before Oura, he spent 18 years at Polar, ultimately serving as Principal Scientist of Physiology.

Today, Hannu continues to explore how wearable technology can support human well-being. He is particularly interested in heart rate, heart rate variability, and other physiological signals as windows into the interaction between our bodies, our behavior, and our everyday lives. For him, the goal of technology is simple: to help people live better, not just measure more.