PLACEHOLDER

We understand people.

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We understand people, and turn that into your competitive advantage.

Grounded in people.

We turn human understanding into concrete outcomes. We understand people—and help you translate that into strategy, communication, and innovation that works.

Data is easy. People are hard.
If your project involves people, bring us in.
We help you create true value for your customers, your business, and society.

Expertise

  • At Placeholder, we specialize in managing complex, cross-sector projects, bringing together diverse expertise to deliver innovative and human-centered outcomes.

  • We bring deep expertise in strategic innovation and cross-industry collaborations, driving impactful and forward-thinking solutions.

  • We design to shape behaviour. Through communication, experiences, and innovation, we make the behaviours that matter more likely to happen.

  • We create concepts that elevate your business goals—turning vision into measurable impact.

  • We offer world-leading expertise in financial well-being and behavioural finance, delivering innovative and impactful outcomes.

Meet the Founder

Founded by cognitive scientist Elin Helander, Placeholder helps organizations understand how people think, feel, and make decisions—and leverage those insights to create a competitive advantage

Based in Sweden, Placeholder partners with organizations across Europe.

Across Sectors

Placeholder works with organizations across the private and public sectors, ranging from multinational enterprises to startups and NGOs.

Clients & Grants

Swedbank, Bank, Finans, Behavioural Economics, Financial Well-being, Financial Health, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Vinnova, Sweden´s Innovation Agency, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Linköping University, Daniel Västfjäll, Elin HelanderPlaceholder, Innovation
Konsumentverket, Swedens Consumer protection Bureau, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Folksam, Placeholder, Innovation
Open Future Lab Powered by Erste Foundation, Financial Health, Financial Wellbeing, researching, exploring and designing financial life, Placeholder, Innovation, Behavioural economics, Elin Helander
LF Dalarnas, Dalarnas Bank och Försäkring, Falun, Dalarna, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Swedsec, Placeholder, Innovation
Elin Helander. Billogram logo featuring a cloud and heart shapes. Elin Helander
Elin Helander. The logo of the Swedish County Administrative Board for Dalarna County, featuring a blue shield with a crown and crossed spears and arrows, with Swedish text that reads 'Länsstyrelsen Dalarna län.'  Elin Helander
Energimyndigheten, Swedish Energy Agency, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Elin Helander. Dreams' logo in bold black letters.  Elin Helander

Contact

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You're wonderful, did you know?