"Soundlocket® was born in 2016 from a simple but powerful desire – to create a timeless and durable way to preserve life’s most meaningful moments. As a parent, I wanted to pass on words of wisdom to my firstborn – a voice message that could defy time and technology.

Frustrated by the short lifespan of digital storage and the uncertainty of apps, batteries, and file formats, I asked myself: what if I created something that truly lasts?

That’s where the idea for Soundlocket® began.

I founded this company with a clear mission: to design a beautiful mechanical piece of jewelry, crafted from premium sustainable materials – something that could carry a voice through generations. I believe everyone deserves the chance to preserve and cherish their most meaningful words and feelings. Not just for a moment, but for a lifetime.

I’ll never forget the moment I pitched the very first plastic prototype to investors in 2017. It was raw and unfinished but I was proud. It marked the beginning of the journey.

Even more vivid is the memory of recording my first message into the tiny 38mm prototype. I pulled into a school parking lot, pressed record, and said:
“Remember to dream big – one day your dreams might come true.”
That very recording is still stored in the prototype. It remains both a personal reminder and the first real proof of what was possible.

The first sale was another defining moment. It showed me that this vision wasn’t mine alone. There are people out there who share the same values and see what I see in this product: love, meaning, and permanence.

But the path hasn’t been easy.

Technology Development
While Soundlocket® may look simple, building something entirely new comes with invisible complexity. There was no blueprint. We’ve created six major versions and dozens of sub-iterations. Each prototype featured different mechanisms and taught us something new.

Funding Challenges
Securing funding for a physical product, especially one so technical and niche, has been a challenge. Of course, there are many ways to build a company. This was ours, and for this concept it worked.

For almost a decade my team and I have poured our hearts into this. We’ve learned, failed, grown and kept going. Soundlocket® was built on love and perseverance. Driven by a desire to offer an analog alternative in a digital world, where messages and memories can be passed on across generations.

As an entrepreneur, my greatest hope is that the legacy of Soundlocket® will remind people of what truly matters: love, memory, and human connection.

Join us on this journey – where innovation meets emotion, and the past resonates with the future."

— Krista Kinnunen, Founder & CEO