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Slush 2016, a different approach to helping startups

Simon CockingDecember 22, 2016

Slush took place in Helsinki, Finland from November 30th – 1st December 2016 There are many interesting events aimed at helping startups grow their businesse...

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How to successfully scale startups, a Finnish perspective, Marjo Ilmari, Tekes

Simon CockingDecember 22, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Interesting interview with Marjo Ilmari Startup financing @ Tekes, Inspired by radical innovations, disruptive businesses and visionary leader...

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Japanese Startup insights at Slush Tokyo, Antti Sonninen Slush Asia CEO explains more,

Simon CockingDecember 19, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Interview with Antti Sonninen @SlushAsia CEO When is Slush Tokyo on? March 29-30, 2017 in Tokyo How many years has it been going? In 2015 and 2016 we did an event called "Slush Asia" in Tokyo and in 2017 we are changing ...

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We focus on giving maximum value to founders and entrepreneurs, Marianne Vikkula, Slush CEO

Simon CockingDecember 11, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Great interview with the dynamic Marianne Vikkula Slush Helsinki CEO @SlushHQ Thanks for having us over, we were impressed, and felt the ev...

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10 Finnish music start-ups to look out for

Simon CockingDecember 8, 2016

As you probably know we were the only Irish media to be invited to Helsinki to cover Slush 2016. As a result of going there, we met some great people, and furth...

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SLUSH in Helsinki – The most founder focused event in Europe!

Simon CockingDecember 5, 2016

By Andreea Wade CEO @openingdublin. Photo credit: Slush SLUSH in Helsinki - The most founder focused event in Europe! …that’s my opinion, anyway. The truth is, I didn’t know about Slush. Looking back, I have no idea how that’s even possible bu...

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Startup insights, Russian opportunities and don’t work with ar#eholes Pekka Viljakainen Skolkovo mentor

Simon CockingDecember 2, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Great interview with Pekka Viljakainen from Joroinen, Finland. Founder of Oy Visual Systems Ltd. (1986-2004). Since 2011 he has focused on the...

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Ice and fire, Slush 2016 kicks off successfully

Simon CockingDecember 1, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Irish Tech News's first time at Slush, and (as often seems to be the case) we were the only Irish media outlet here, invited by the City of He...

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You need to make the mistakes, they create the greatest stories and learning experiences. Timo Ahopelto entrepreneur and Slush organiser

Simon CockingNovember 24, 2016

By @SimonCocking. Interesting interview with Timo Ahopelto Serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor. Now founding partner @ Lifeline Ventures and board member of Slush. What is your background briefly? I have always been an entrepreneur. I ...