Founders Live Helsinki

Launched in 2011 in Seattle, Founders Live inspires and entertains entrepreneurs through its unique 99-second pitch format. It is a global movement, with 125 chapters worldwide, including one right here in Helsinki. Founders Live stage in Helsinki lights up every 6 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.

Each founder has:

• 99 seconds to pitch
• 4 minutes of live audience Q&A
• Public vote to decide the winner

No slides overload. No long panels.

Just clarity, traction, and tough questions.

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Hosted by: Roman Shamray

Entrepreneur & Helsinki City Leader

Main Partner Sisu Factory

Competing Founders and Startups:

TBD

Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!

Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• Front Row membership with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
• Founders Live Booster Pack 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 livestream tournament

Invited Guests

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

After-party at Helkan Baari with special prices ✨

Partners:

Sisu Factory

Maria 01

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 - helsinki@founderslive.com

See you!

Enter the Pitch Video Challenge!

Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

ANY founder can enter.

Prizes start at 250 votes.

Entries now open through March 31

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