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Founder Institute Nordics Early-Stage Startup Summit [Fall 2023]

All-in-one early-stage startup building summit

Date
Sep 21, 2023
Time
11:30 am - 02:00 pm
Address
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Do you have a startup or a strong idea for a startup? Are you planning to raise your first funding round? Do you want co-founders or partners for your startup? Founder Institute Nordics Early-Stage Startup Summit [Fall 2023] is an all-in-one startup event for insights, connections and pitching practice that you need to build a scalable global venture. Doesn't matter if you are at idea stage, prototype development, or early-launch phase - join & meet investors, startup experts and founders to accelerate your startup journey!
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AGENDA (CEST / Stockholm Time)

17:30-17:40 Welcome
- Naimul Abd, Regional Director Nordics | Founder Institute

17:40-17:50 Keynote 1
- Jonas Almeling, Head of Nordics, Seedrs | Republic

17:50-18:00 Keynote 2
- Terhi Vapola PhD, Managing Partner & Founder | Greencode Ventures

18:00-18:10 Keynote 3
- Carl-Henrik Koit, CEO | Almi Stockholm & Sörmland

18:10-19:00 Panel Discussion: How to Raise Funding in the Nordics
- Thomas Bigagli, Partner | Plug and Play Ventures
- Tiina Laisi Puheloinen, CEO | Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN)
- Chris Albinsson, Partner | node.vc
- Anna Söderholm, Investment Manager | Almi Invest
- Preben Fjellaker Mathisen, Senior Advisor - Startups | Innovation Norway

19:00-20:00 Pitching Session: Pitch your Startup Idea to Investors & Experts
- Charlotte Ekelund, Director of Investor Relations | Sting
- Anette Nordvall, Venture Partner | Butterfly Ventures
- Elsa Hyland, Investment Associate | BackingMinds
- Andrew Hennigan, Startup & Pitching Coach
- Emil Jerndal, Venture Principal | Invenio Growth

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
  • Practical advice on how to build your startup
  • How to raise funding in the current climate
  • How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
  • What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
  • If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
You will also make connect with other entrepreneurs / startups who join online

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Jonas

Jonas Almeling

Head of Nordics @ Seedrs | Republic

Terhi

Terhi Johanna Vapola

Managing Partner & Founder @ Greencode Ventures

Tiina

Tiina Laisi Puheloinen

CEO @ Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN)

Thomas

Thomas Bigagli

Partner @ Plug and Play

Chris

Chris Albinsson

Partner & Co-founder @ node.vc

Anna

Anna Söderholm

Investment Manager @ Almi Invest

Preben

Preben Fjellaker Mathisen

Senior Advisor - Startups @ Innovation Norway

Charlotte

Charlotte Ekelund

Investor & External Relations Director @ Sting

Anette

Anette Nordvall

Venture Partner @ Butterfly Ventures

Andrew

Andrew Hennigan

Lecturer, Coach, Writer @ Andrew Hennigan Consulting

Elsa

Elsa Hyland

Angel Investor @ Startup Advisor

Emil

Emil Jerndal

Head of M&A @ Effektify

Carl-Henrik

Carl-Henrik Koit

CEO @ Almi Stockholm Sörmland

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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