Aino Bergius is the CEO of Slush. Having started as a volunteer and working her way up the organization, she is perfectly positioned to share with us what makes Slush the global success we know and love. 

For those of you who don’t know, Slush is a conference that brings together founders, investors, and the startup ecosystem to create a positive culture towards entrepreneurship, profile the Nordics as a tech hub, and make venture capital more accessible. It started in 2008 as a gathering of 250 people and has grown into a global movement with thousands of attendees from over 100 different nationalities. Slush is known for its unique culture and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the ecosystem.

On this episode we talk about:

• The evolution of Slush
• How Slush fosters a unique culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
• Challenges of organizing large-scale events
• How to make the most out of Slush as a startup

Find out more about Slush 2024 here https://slush.org/

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