Our shared passion is to deliver exceptional competence development

By combining cutting-edge technology with research-based insights, we promise to elevate competencies in your organization and drive lasting results.

We are committed to investing in continuous development, ensuring you benefit from the latest innovations tailored to your needs.

Who are we at LessonLab?

At LessonLab, we drive innovation through a blend of seasoned leaders, educational innovators, academic scholars, startup professionals, and technology experts.

This rich mix of skills allows us to create research-based simulations that both assess and develop competence, giving organizations and individuals clear, actionable insights.

With experience across industries, we excel in developing simulations that are relevant, contextual, and adaptable—meeting the unique needs of recruitment, corporate training, and education.

Dr. Perttu Dietrich

Chief Executive Officer

Miska Visuri

Chief Technology Officer

Timo Välenoja

Chief Sales Officer

Dr. Jere Lehtinen

Senior Advisor

Our story

The idea (2016-2017)

We, a bunch of Finnish academics, have been driven by the idea of making training and education engaging and motivating by offering learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical contexts that reflect the real-world scenarios they will face.

Board games (2018-2019)

The initial conceptualization of our idea took the form of traditional board games. Our first concept solution was, in fact, a board game designed for practicing basic project management, including resource, cost, schedule, and risk management.

R2B Project (2020-2022)

Our concept was further developed into various simulation solutions through a Business Finland-funded research-to-business (R2B) project at University of Oulu. During this project, we published several peer-reviewed research articles on the benefits our concept and solutions offer.

Startup (2023)

Throughout the R2B project, hundreds of educators, students, trainers, and professionals worldwide implemented our simulations. We conducted over 70 different pilots and implementations globally. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, helping us continually improve our concept and simulations, and ultimately establish LessonLab.

Pivot (2024)

To better capture the nuances of real-world interactions, we shifted from game-based simulations to AI-powered simulations. Leveraging generative AI, our solutions now allow learners to engage in lifelike scenarios with dynamic responses, enhancing both realism and practical learning outcomes.