Slush 2014 is the focal point for Eurasian startups and technology talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media. The two-day event takes place every fall in the wintery Scandinavia amidst one the most dynamic tech ecosystems in the world in Finland. Slush 2014 takes place on November 18-19th in Helsinki with more than 10.000 attendees expected.
I am not personally going here, but I know several people who are going there. Slush 2014 has many live streams of the presentations freely available on Slush 2014 web site.
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Tomi Engdahl says:
Here’s how startups succeed – 6 Tips for Slush 2014
Lyseggen Meltwater has played a role in a number of start-up truck in the early stages. He summed up their experience of internationalization six ideas:
1. Take the objectives
2. Observe the corporate culture
3. Search for talent
4. Take care of the sales and cash flow
5. Keep your decisions stick
6. Relax and enjoy the ride
Source: http://www.tivi.fi/kaikki_uutiset/nain+startup+menestyy++6+vinkkia+slushista/a1029715
Tomi Engdahl says:
According to the Prime Minister’s mind the Finnish company in the world has changed radically.
“Good pöhinä” has changed the Finnish prime minister.
- In Finland, there has been a change in attitude. Before, it was OK to succeed, but do not fail.
Now, in many areas shows hopeful signs, Stubb says that patience is needed.
Source: http://www.iltalehti.fi/talous/2014111818847366_ta.shtml
Tomi Engdahl says:
Some interesting start-ups from Finland attending Slush from where I know some founders:
http://applymobile.co.uk/news/
http://www.epanorama.net/newepa/2014/11/17/kristoffer-lawsons-solu-raises-six-figures-for-the-future-of-work/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Slush 2014 YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2JYTjV80AuHODJO0R6EnQ