Founders Live Helsinki

Ignite the Entrepreneurial Passion with Founders Live Helsinki - Startup Pitch Showcase!

Initiated in 2016 by Nick Hughes in Seattle, Founders Live captivates and motivates entrepreneurs with its distinctive 99-second pitch format. What began as a local gathering has evolved into a global phenomenon, boasting over 125 chapters worldwide, including a vibrant chapter in Helsinki. Every three months, the Founders Live stage in Helsinki illuminates with presentations from 5 innovative startups in the area. This tradition fosters a gathering of innovators, investors, and the community, celebrating daring ideas in an exhilarating environment. Attendees in Helsinki can immerse themselves in this international pitching spectacle!

Key Highlights:

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

Entrepreneurs, investors, and business and tech professionals will be present for valuable networking opportunities.

Know someone who should join? Open The Door

Let's uncover the next BIG THING for Finland.

After-party at Helkan Baari with special offers 🪄✨

Featuring

Alan Mesh as the Founders Live Helsinki City Leader

Hosted by Roman Shamray

Operations Lead: Vlada Ermak

Main Partner:

OP Lab - Innovation unit of OP Financial Group

Invited Guests:

• FIBAN angel investors
• Icebreaker.VC

• Monttu Venture
• Spintop Ventures
• Maki VC
• Wave Ventures

Competing Founders and Startups

To Be Announced

Interested in pitching? Apply here

Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door

Shy about pitching? No worries!

Winners

The benefits for Founders Live champions include:

• A Professional Boost membership offering over $1,000,000 in cash savings on more than 100 vital apps and services for startups.
• A chance to appear in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with the opportunity to advance to the global Prime Time event in the fall.
• Possible one-quarter free membership to GC Club (if accepted).

Our Partners

Community for Founders - GC Club
GoFaster.VC
Maria 01
Flockin
OP Lab

Want to Get Involved?

These gatherings aim to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. By becoming a sponsor, brands can enhance their visibility among founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals while contributing to a significant cause.

Sponsors will receive special acknowledgments during the sessions and be featured on the event page, reaching thousands locally. Contact via email at - alan@gofaster.vc

See you there!

Make a Difference for Others Today

Encourage someone to attend, pitch their startup, or even lead a city chapter.

Open The Door

Need Assistance?

Nick will connect attendees with a partner who can provide help.

Start Your Path to Success

Join the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

Sign up to be informed when entries open for the upcoming Challenge in July.

This represents an opportunity to share a personal story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes begin with 99 votes.

Top-voted founders will compete live in the global tournament this coming fall!