Ahead of Slush 2022, we sit down for a conversation that provides everyone who’s joining us in Helsinki with a bit of the backstory and context behind the event you’re about to attend. We'll cover:

• Why and how Slush was founded
• How it became a student-run event (and continues to be that to this day)
• The impact Slush has had on the Finnish ecosystem
• What lies ahead now that Finland has a prospering ecosystem
• Why Slush 2022 is the best Slush to date
• What you should do on Nov 16–18 to make the most of your time here

In the episode, you'll hear from:

• Slush's CEO Eerika Savolainen
• Slush President Mikko Mäntylä
• Slush's first CEO and Wolt founder Miki Kuusi
• one • fıve founder Claire Gusko – one of 4,600 founders & operators joining
• Amin Hassan – one of the 1,500 volunteers building the event

Hope you enjoy the conversation! See you November 17–18.