Founders Live Helsinki

Schedule

Thu May 15 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Maria 01 | Helsinki, ES

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The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitching competition in Helsinki!
About this Event

Founders Live Helsinki

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Founders Live Helsinki - Pitching Competition!


Launched in 2016 by Nick Hughes in Seattle, Founders Live inspires and entertains entrepreneurs through its unique 99-second pitch format. What started as a local event has grown into a global movement, with over 125 chapters worldwide, including one right here in Helsinki. Founders Live stage in Helsinki lights up every 3 months to showcase 5 pitches of some of the most innovative startups in the region. This tradition brings together innovators, investors, and the community to celebrate bold ideas in an electrifying atmosphere. Join us in Helsinki to experience the energy of a worldwide pitching phenomenon firsthand!


Key Numbers:


  • 5 Startup Founders 🚀
  • 99-second pitch presentation 🦄
  • 4 minutes of audience Q&A 👀
  • Your Vote for the winner! 💫


+You can expect entrepreneurs, investors, founders, business and tech experts in the audience for quality networking.



Interested in pitching? Apply here

Too shy to pitch? Thats ok!


Let’s discover the next BIG THING for Finland.

After-party at Helkan Baari with special prices 🪄✨



Starring

as the Founders Live Helsinki City Leader

Hosted by

Head of Operations:



Main Partner:

OP Lab - Innovation unit of



Invited Guests:
  • FIBAN angel investors
  • Icebreaker.VC
  • Monttu Venture
  • Spintop Ventures
  • Maki VC
  • Wave Ventures



Competing Founders and Startups - TBD

Next event: - Apply here



Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

  • The with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
  • An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall
  • Possibility for a one-quarter free membership to GC Club (if admitted)
    If you wish to support local founders please send us an email to [email protected].



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Do you want to be part of it?

We’re hosting these events to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. By joining as a sponsor, you’ll not only support this cause but also gain exclusive visibility among founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Your brand will receive special mentions during the program and be featured on the event page, viewed by thousands locally. Send us an email at - [email protected]

See you!


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Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.


Agenda

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Doors open: Networking, Snacks and Drinks
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Main Program (Pitch Competition)
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Voting and Pith Competition Winner Announcement
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Afterparty Networking (Helkan Bar)
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Where is it happening?

Maria 01, 16 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki, Finland

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