In October 2002, Mr. Rauhala co-founded Diver Entertainment Systems, and took the helm as president for it and its d/b/a/ company H2O Audio. H2O Audio is the leading provider of waterproof cases and headphones for Apple“ iPod™ and mp3 players worldwide.

Since the company launch Mr. Rauhala and his team have reached a number of company milestones including raising over $5M in equity financing, creating a unique business model, designing and developing its patented products, founding strategic partnerships and achieving profitability in H20 Audio’s first eight months of operations.

Born in Finland, Rauhala moved to the US in 1997, and in 2001 he received his MBA degree from San Diego State University. Prior to his relocation, Rauhala worked for more than 7 years in business development and wireless engineering with Nokia. After leaving Nokia, Rauhala worked for Elektrobit Inc. in San Diego, CA as a regional manager for engineering services.

Kristian holds a MSc. Electrical Engineering degree from Helsinki University of Technology. In off work time, Rauhala is an avid surfer and he enjoys tennis, mountain biking as well as Yoga.

About H2O Audio

Music can improve your mood, increase endurance, and bestow vital motivation. Would Rocky have been able to beat Clubber Lane (a.k.a. Mr.T) without "eye of the tiger" playing in his training montage. We here at H2O Audio think not. We also believe that the inspirational and spiritual power of music should not be reserved only for the Rocky Balboas and other land loving athletes of the world. As surfers, wakeboarders, paddlers, and swimmers we encourage H2O Audio users to experience their music in any element.

Like many other inventive business endeavors the seed of H2O Audio was planted in graduate school, i.e. FedEx. The first brain child of the founding fathers was a waterproof CD case fashioned with a pair of crudely engineered waterproof headphones. At the time people couldn't fathom, pun intended, the need for an underwater music player. Fortunately for swimmers, surfers, wakeboarders, paddlers, and water enthusiasts everywhere they were not deterred. In 2002 a plan was set forth to design an mp3 housing that would allow users to take there music anywhere and everywhere. The result was a waterproof housing for the iRiver mp3 player that can operate at depths of up to 200ft (DV Series.) In 2005 the H2O Audio family evolved to accommodate the leader in personal mp3 players, Apples iPod. As Apple continues to alter the handheld music player universe and the demand for waterproof protection increases H2O Audio will continue to offer the best waterproof iPod cases and waterproof accessories in the industry.

Lap swimmers will suffer in silence no more, snowboarders can champion their playlist through even the thickest of gloves, and rock and roll will no longer be just an obstacle and a survival maneuver for kayakers. Waterproof your playlist and experience music in any element.