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Beyond Capital: Redefining Startup Success
Time: SLUSH Day 0, November 19th, 19-21
Place: Epicenter, Revelation space (Mikonkatu 9, Helsinki 00100)
Organizers: BusinessOulu
Oulu, one of the leading startup ecosystems in Finland, invites you to an exclusive evening dedicated to exploring the startup life beyond the capital!
Join us as we deep dive into the "Beyond Capital" concept from multiple perspectives: Beyond Geographic Capital and how startups in non-capital regions can leverage local strengths; Beyond Financial Capital and the critical role of strategic investor support; Beyond Capital Gains and the growing importance of purposeful innovation.
Hear from industry experts and investors, while meeting our Northern Stars - the visionary startups from Oulu that are at the forefront of global industries like HealthTech, CleanTech, and ICT.
Program highlights:
19:00 - Open Doors with cocktails and finger foods
19:15 - Stage program "Beyond Capital"
- "More Than Money: How Investors Add Real Value to Startups" - keynote by VNTRS
- "Leveraging Local Strengths for Global Growth" - panel discussion (panelists TBC)
- "Innovation with Purpose: Solving Meaningful Problems for Lasting Impact" - keynote by Jarkko Miettinen, Innovation Manager at Fortum
20:15 - Meet Oulu Startup Ecosystem: Introduction of Oulu startups and networking
About Oulu:
One of the leading startup ecosystems in Finland, Oulu is the birthplace of industry giants like Oura, Polar, and Fingersoft. With over 50 years of expertise in wireless technology, Oulu is at the forefront of groundbreaking solutions in health, life sciences, cleantech, and industry innovation. Learn more at: oulu.com