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This is Slush 2024: Metamorphosis—a call for radical transformation. We’re incredibly proud to present to you what we've been working on since late last year. Slush 2024 calls for active unity, which holds the power to lead us to the ultimate change—an irreversible transformation both necessary and widespread, individual and societal. This year, we present you with:   💚 20,000+ meetings among the largest and most concentrated gathering of innovation and venture capital under the sun with 3,300 investors and 5,500 startup founders and operators.  💚 4 stages with refined concepts and a world-class lineup of industry stars. Speaker line-up launching Aug 12.  💚 Over 3 trillion USD in AUM all under one roof brought by the world's leading funds.  💚 2+1 days of Slush-organized hyper-curated activities to make every moment in Helsinki count towards your success. Slush 2024 happens on Nov 20–21 in Helsinki. Buy your tickets now: slush.org/tickets Credits: Director, 3D Artist & Sound: Oscar Böckerman  Produced by 066 Studio Executive Producer: Kirmo Manninen  Volumetric Scan: Civit, Jani Käpylä  Film Print: Cinelab  Models: Erina Giuseppe Francesco, Antti Nguyen, Karoliina Pärnänen

It’s Sep 5, meaning it’s Entrepreneur’s Day in Finland.  The Slush Team is built on the work of entrepreneurs across Finland and the world who are looking at the future, finding their place within it, and pursuing challenging work to make that a reality. Thank you 💚 We wanted to find a way to celebrate entrepreneurs across Finland, the home of Slush. What better way than asking them about their journey? Over the coming days, we will be sharing the voices of early-stage founders from the ecosystem, including Sam from Solu, Anna from Robes Rental, Niilo from Inven, Mikko from Realm, and more. Stay tuned. 

Last chance to be part of the world’s leading startup event 🔥 We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers, and the clock is ticking—applications close in just 3 days. If you’re not jumping in yourself, maybe you know someone who would, so spread the word. Why volunteer at Slush? Here’s what’s in It for you: 🎈Exclusive access: Get behind-the-scenes access to Slush, working alongside the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem.  🎈Networking opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs—relationships that could shape your future.  🎈Boost your resume: Stand out to future employers with experience from a globally recognized event.  🎈Learn from the best: Gain insights and experience from being part of the team that pulls off one of the most significant startup events in the world. 🎈Free Pass: Enjoy free access to the event when you’re not on duty, giving you the chance to attend sessions and explore what Slush has to offer.  🎈Cool merch: Walk away with exclusive Slush merchandise, making you a part of the Slush legacy.  🎈Volunteers-only Afterparty: Celebrate your hard work with fellow volunteers at a party designed just for you. Ready to make your mark? Apply now: http://talent.slush.org 

“If you’re a founder with big dreams and a great idea that will make the world better: what are you waiting for? Apply for Slush 100, like, yesterday.” This is what Evoléna de Wilde d'Estmael 🌱, CEO of Faircado and winner of the Slush 100 Startup Competition at Slush 2023 got to say about Slush 100. Remember, applications close tomorrow—don't miss your chance. This is what you’ll get at all stages of the competition: 👉 If you get into the top 100, you’ll get a pitch workshop with Harry Stebbings and visibility on our website  👉 If you get into the top 20, in-depth mentoring to refine your pitch, a learning session hosted by Antler, a dinner with fellow semifinalists, and a pitch onstage at Slush 2024  👉 If you get into the top 3, your startup pitch on the Founder Stage at Slush  👉 If you win, 1 million euros from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures Apply now: slush.org/slush-100 and read more about our interview with Slush 100 winner Faircado: https://lnkd.in/dfzwvnN7 #slush100 #slush2024

Guess who used to be the COO of Y Combinator and is now building software for self-driving cars? Meet Qasar Younis. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Co-founder & CEO of Applied Intuition, a company that develops advanced software for self-driving cars for big brands like Toyota Motor Corporation, Porsche AG, and Nissan Motor Corporation. Most recently, Applied Intuition reached a valuation of $6 billion after its latest investment from leading venture capital firms like General Catalyst, Lux Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz. Before starting Applied Intuition, Younis was the COO at Y-Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator. He also founded TalkBin, a startup that was acquired by Google in 2011, less than five months after founding. Find our other speakers at Slush 2024: slush.org/speakers Want to see what Qasar has to say? Get your ticket to Slush now: slush.org/tickets

Introducing the Thursday Pass—our best-kept secret 🤫 Here's why 👇 You get access to: 🎟️ Slush 2024 on Day 2 (Thu, Nov 21) 🎟️ Slush Week Activities and Side Events curated for your accepted company type 🎟️ The Matchmaking Tool, where you can be visible based on your accepted company type 🎟️ Pre-bookable tables at the Meeting Area And what happens on Day 2 at Slush? Here's our team's top 3: 1️⃣ Slush 100 Finals 2️⃣ Closing Show 3️⃣ Slush Official Afterparty Best of all? The Thursday Pass is open to all—no company application is needed to purchase. Join the most relevant crowd in the ecosystem and snatch yours for €595 👉 slush.org/tickets

3 days left to apply for Slush 100—are you ready? Be one of the 100 most promising startups selected for Slush 100. This isn’t just a competition, it’s your gateway to unique opportunities: 🪄 Visibility that sets you apart onstage  🪄 Access to valuable networks and top ecosystem players  🪄 Support from leading experts from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures  🪄 Connection with the 99 other top early-stage startups If you're selected as one of the top 20, you’ll receive hands-on 1-on-1 sparring sessions with experienced founders and expert mentoring. The ultimate winner will secure a €1,000,000 investment and pitch onstage in front of 13,000 attendees. Do you qualify? - Founded in or after 2021 - Raised less than €2 million in equity funding - Based in Europe or North America Last year, over 1,000 startups competed for this chance. Now, it’s your turn to stand out. Apply now: slush.org/slush100 #Slush2024 #Slush100

We asked our Head of Investors, Konrad, who are * the * must-meet funds at Slush 2024? This is what he told us. Biggest names? Climate tech? Deep tech? Seed stage? We’ve got it all laid out for you. Tagged ‘em below for even easier browsing. You’re welcome. Biggest names—Sequoia Capital, Accel, Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins Climate tech investors—Lightrock, Planet A Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Pale Blue Dot Deep tech investors—Fifty Years, Transition, Lux Capital Growth-stage investors—IVP, TCV, Insight Ventures, Goldman Sachs Series A investors—Ribbit Capital, Khosla Ventures, FirstMark, Forerunner Seed investors—Pear VC, Founder Collective, Seedcamp, Cherry Ventures Emerging managers—Dig Ventures , Plural, Moonfire

Poof. We warmly welcome our Attendee Pass-holders to Slush in 78 days—we can't wait to see you all in person. What's more, 80% of Startup Passes have already found their owner. Join the bunch at 👉 slush.org/tickets 👈

Guess who used to build data systems to help K-12 teachers in the classroom? Meet Olivier Pomel, the Co-founder and CEO of a leading cloud monitoring and security platform valued at nearly $40 billion. Simply put, Datadog offers organizations the ability to look inside all their apps, systems, and services. Founded in 2010, Datadog IPO’d in 2019. Its customers range from startups to major brands like Samsung Electronics, 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion and Peloton Interactive. Over the years, Datadog has been backed by funds like ICONIQ Capital, Index, Meritech Capital, and IVP. Olivier has long had a knack for solving complex organizational problems. Find our other speakers at Slush 2024: slush.org/speakers Want to see what Olivier has to say? Get your ticket to Slush now: slush.org/tickets