AI agents are transforming software development faster than many anticipated just a year ago. Over the past year, we have trained development teams and organizations in agentic development, and in doing so, we have observed that the biggest challenges are no longer technological. Competitive advantage is derived from the ability to envision the new, build secure operating models, and master the orchestration of agents as part of daily team routines.

Creative professionals need to pause from time to time and make space for experimentation. The best way to understand new tools is to use them for open-ended exploration of ideas that genuinely interest you. Kipinä's Friday hackathon comprised four hours free of specs, backlogs, or predefined problems—just an opportunity and the curiosity to see what happens when we combine years of expertise with modern AI tools.

Locally hosted AI gives businesses greater control, enhanced security, and predictability in leveraging artificial intelligence. This blog explores three key insights: why maintaining your own environment reduces risk, how models maintain stability, and why the best solutions stem from combining local and cloud-based AI deployments.

Kipinä Software originated five years ago from four core ideas: the best team wins, appreciation attracts top talent, well-functioning experts create value for clients, and meaning alongside balance are at the heart of business. Born from these concepts, the company has grown into a community of 40 experts, achieving high customer satisfaction and B Corp certification – but what matters most is not growth or the numbers, but how we got here and why these original beliefs are more relevant today than ever before.

Kipinä is now a Certified B Corp. The international B Corp certification reinforces our commitment to responsible digital development, transparent business practices, and sustainable software operations. This certification makes tangible how we combine technology, business objectives, and long-term impact — in a measurable way evaluated by a third party. Read what the certification means for our clients and explore our 2026 sustainability report.

Kipinä Software is growing and evolving, and now our team of top-tier professionals is expanding further: Jari Huilla will start as Kipinä's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the beginning of April.

Jari's exceptional journey into technology began with coding at the age of 9, and his professional career kicked off impressively at age 15 at the Nokia Research Center. More than 20 years have passed since then, encompassing entrepreneurship, startups, growth companies, projects ranging from small to large, and roles from coder to leadership positions.

It is common for Kipinä's people to take a day away from their normal working context and projects, to learn from each other and gain a new perspective on teamwork and problem solving. In March, the gang got together for a full day to play a game of shipwreck. However, this Battleship day was somewhat different from what you might imagine from a game night.

Kipinä's Turku experts joined forces a few months ago, and at the office, they spar ideas across project boundaries with skilled colleagues. Clients are also welcome to the Turku office to discuss with our experts—welcome to Tykistökatu 4!

"I often ponder what creativity is and what it consists of. Creative people who are able to create something new out of nothing earn my respect! Coding also requires creativity; you need to be clever and devise great solutions to problems." Read Petri's thoughts on creativity, industry changes, and making music!

Tomas is one of Kipinä's first experts. What is it like to experience 23 years in the industry, where is the work of experienced professionals heading—propelled by AI, among other things—and how is continuous learning maintained? Read Tomas's insights!

The Code Philosophy Day, initiated by Kipinä experts, took place in January and brought together half of Kipinä to discuss the basics of programming. The aim was to reflect on the hallmarks of good code that everyone could sign up to, and that would also be useful to customers and other industry co-thinkers.

"Work in the consulting business is definitely going to change a great deal. With that in mind, humanity is hard currency." Read how Mikael, a seasoned Kipinä professional, views the evolution of digital development and his own role within it.

As a team-oriented company, we can inspire all surrounding businesses to accelerate their digital development even further and take stronger ownership. If companies truly invest in software development, it will, on a broader scale, increase the demand for labor and open up career opportunities for juniors as well.

As a team-oriented company, we can inspire all surrounding businesses to accelerate their digital development even further and take stronger ownership. If companies truly invest in software development, it will, on a broader scale, increase the demand for labor and open up career opportunities for juniors as well.

Aki has been with Kipinä for a little over a year and has already worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. In the blog, Aki shares his thoughts on data, the cloud, and Kipinä—and above all, on effective communication with both people and artificial intelligence.

Kari and Olli founded Kipinä two years ago. Kipinä operates on an exceptional model where everyone who joins the company also becomes a partner. Throughout this two-year journey, Kipinä has always prioritized people, even ahead of business. How do Kari and Olli view the present and future of working life?

The year 2022 marked Kipinä Software's first full financial year. Our turnover at Kipinä reached €4.1M (compared to €0.4M in 2021). This figure reflects our success. We wanted to build something new by placing our trust in people and considering how, as a community, we could serve our clients even better. At the same time, it demonstrates that our clients are truly satisfied with us.

"One of the biggest things I appreciate about Kipinä is how I've been welcomed and treated as an equal. There are no unnecessary structural levels here, and there is no separation between juniors and seniors. Here I have learned to see more clearly what I value and what kind of working life I want for myself. Read Senior Cloud Engineer Erka's thoughts on Kipinä.

Nora has been part of the Kipinä community for a year, working extensively behind the scenes to promote community wellbeing while ensuring that Kipinä operates in alignment with its values. Read about Nora's first year at Kipinä!

Kipinä's Business Levi brought together digital leaders from various industries, fostering insightful discussions around the "round table", on the ski tracks, slopes, and dinners. Bringing experienced digital leaders together is also a way for Kipinä to learn, gather feedback, test its own ideas, and understand the challenges faced across different sectors.