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Johan Bakken

Johan Bakken

Co-founder Bakken & Bæck, Partner Dovetail

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Joined March 2026

Summary

Johan Bakken is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder in the tech and design space, having established multiple successful ventures including Bakken & Bæck, Orbit Systems AS, and Wake (acquired by InVision). His career demonstrates a consistent drive to build and innovate within the digital product landscape. bakkenbaeck+1
As a partner at Dovetail, Johan actively invests in and nurtures tech-enabled companies, leveraging his extensive experience to guide them toward sustainable growth and success. nitter+1
Bakken & Bæck, co-founded by Johan, is a prominent design and technology studio known for its expertise in strategy, product development, and full-stack engineering, with a strong focus on emerging technologies like AI, Web3, and Spatial Computing. The company has a global presence with offices across Europe. bakkenbaeck
Johan Bakken is deeply involved in cutting-edge projects, having collaborated with companies like World Labs on 3D world generation (Marble), Phantom on blockchain-based financial products (Phantom Cash), Parallel.ai for AI infrastructure, and Dune for data visualization, showcasing his engagement with advanced tech and design challenges. nitter+2
With a strong presence in the design community, including platforms like Dribbble and Glass, Johan exhibits a passion for design and photography, indicating an appreciation for aesthetics and creative expression beyond his core entrepreneurial activities.

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