Slush 2023

Slush 2023: 48 speakers across 48 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Tuomas Artman, Tom Wehmeier, and Marcelo Lebre.

Speaker Lineup

Alice BentinckKeynoteStartup co-founder | Expert in problem validation and early-stage business development

"#01 Validating a Problem"

entrepreneurshipproduct market fitstartup founder journey

entrepreneurshipproduct market fitstartup founder journey

Anastasia ZdoroviakKeynoteCustomer Experience Strategist Driving Innovative Growth Approaches

"#22 Revolutionizing Customer Experience For Growth"

customer centricitycustomer experience cxgo to market strategy

customer centricitycustomer experience cxgo to market strategy

Andreas HelbigKeynoteInvestor Relations Expert Driving Strategic Financial Communication Strategies

"#11 Maximizing Investor Relations"

b2b marketingfinancial strategythought leadership

b2b marketingfinancial strategythought leadership

Anna GullstrandKeynotePeople Operations Expert Specializing in Strategic Team Diversity and Development

"#08 Building a Diverse Team"

diversity equity inclusiongrowth scalehigh performance teams

Also at: HR Technology Conference

diversity equity inclusiongrowth scalehigh performance teams

Also at: HR Technology Conference

Antti HämmäinenKeynoteEnergy Innovation Strategist Driving Sustainable Technology Transformations

"Energy Showcase: Synergi"

climate action net zerosustainable business modelsinnovation

climate action net zerosustainable business modelsinnovation

Ask HelsethKeynoteAI Innovation Leader Advancing Nordic Technology Strategies

"Nordic Showcase: Spoor AI"

high performance teamsinnovation

high performance teamsinnovation

Bosse RotheKeynoteCleantech Innovator Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions for Global Transition

"Energy Showcase: Holy Technologies"

climate action net zerodisruptive innovationsustainable business models

climate action net zerodisruptive innovationsustainable business models

CEO Joshua AkinsanyaKeynoteHealthcare Technology CEO Driving Innovation in Medical Network Solutions

"Medtech & Pharma Showcase: HeartNet"

healthcare transformationinnovation

healthcare transformationinnovation

Calle UnnérusKeynoteSoftware Entrepreneur Showcasing Innovative Product Management Strategies

"Software Showcase: Hashlist"

disruptive innovationproduct market fitstartup founder journey

disruptive innovationproduct market fitstartup founder journey

David BerryKeynoteVenture Capital Expert Advising Deep Tech Startups on Fundraising Strategies

"#16 Fundraising For Deep Tech"

ai strategy implementationstartup founder journeyventure fundraising

ai strategy implementationstartup founder journeyventure fundraising

David LunsfordKeynoteCleantech Innovator Pioneering Sustainable Ocean Technology Solutions

"Cleantech Showcase: Stream Ocean"

climate action net zeroocean marine sciencestartup founder journey

climate action net zeroocean marine sciencestartup founder journey

Eleonora CavaniKeynoteHealthcare Innovation Executive Driving Transformation in Digital Health Technologies

"Healthtech Showcase: Alba Health"

healthcare transformationinnovation

healthcare transformationinnovation

Elin LützKeynoteEnterprise Software Executive Specializing in Strategic Product Development

"Enterprise Software Showcase: Ripe"

high performance teamsinnovation

high performance teamsinnovation

Gavin WhiteKeynoteEnergy Sector Analyst Decoding Sustainable Power Transformation

"Energy Showcase: About:Energy"

climate action net zerosustainable business modelsinnovation

climate action net zerosustainable business modelsinnovation

Giorgio RoccaKeynoteBiotechnology Executive Driving Innovation in Precision Medicine Research

"Biotech Showcase: Biocentis"

entrepreneurshiphealthcare transformationinnovation

entrepreneurshiphealthcare transformationinnovation

Janne Aas-JakobsenKeynoteNordic Innovation Leader Driving Strategic Growth and Business Transformation

"Nordic Showcase: CONSIGLI"

scaling organizationsstartup founder journeystrategic planning

scaling organizationsstartup founder journeystrategic planning

Jessica LachsKeynoteStartup Metrics Expert Revealing Performance Insights for Scaling Companies

"#25 Tracking the Key Startup Metrics"

data strategy analyticsproduct market fitstartup founder journey

data strategy analyticsproduct market fitstartup founder journey

Jessica SchultzKeynoteStartup Funding Expert Guiding Founders Through Early-Stage Capital Strategies

"#06 Raising a Seed Round"

entrepreneurshipfinance operationsgrowth scale

entrepreneurshipfinance operationsgrowth scale

Johan NordenströmKeynoteTechnology Entrepreneur Driving Nordic Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing

"Nordic Showcase: Medoma"

entrepreneurshiphigh performance teamsinnovation

entrepreneurshiphigh performance teamsinnovation

Jordi RomeroKeynoteFounder and CEO Guiding Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Sales Techniques

"#14 Conducting Founder-Led Sales"

go to market strategysales leadershipstartup founder journey

go to market strategysales leadershipstartup founder journey

Juha PaananenKeynoteDesign Strategy Expert Transforming Startup Growth and Product Development

"#13 Winning by Design"

growth scalehigh performance teamsinnovation

growth scalehigh performance teamsinnovation

Juha RiippiKeynoteStartup Founder and Tech Innovator Pioneering Quantum Computing Solutions

"Nordic Showcase: Quanscient"

disruptive innovationquantum computingstartup founder journey

disruptive innovationquantum computingstartup founder journey

Julianna LambKeynoteEngineering Leadership Expert Guiding High-Performance Technical Teams

"#17 Running Engineering Teams"

high performance teamsmanager effectiveness

high performance teamsmanager effectiveness

Julio MartinezKeynoteStartup Talent Strategist Specializing in Critical Early-Stage Recruitment

"#07 Making Early Hires"

entrepreneurshipgrowth scalehigh performance teams

entrepreneurshipgrowth scalehigh performance teams

Karita ReijonsaariKeynoteBiotech Innovation Leader Advancing Healthcare Technology Solutions

"Healthtech Showcase: Linio Biotech"

healthcare transformationinnovation

healthcare transformationinnovation

Lasse Hartz-OlssonKeynoteStartup Founder Transforming Nordic Energy Management Through AI Technology

"Nordic Showcase: EIVEE"

ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerostartup founder journey

ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerostartup founder journey

Lubomila JordanovaKeynoteClimate Tech Entrepreneur Driving Sustainable Business Solutions

"#15 Pricing Your Product"

pricing strategystartup founder journeysustainable business models

Also at: TNW Conference

pricing strategystartup founder journeysustainable business models

Also at: TNW Conference

Mads JohnsenKeynoteProduct Strategy Expert Driving Scalable Competitive Advantages in Technology

"#24 Scaling Durable Product Advantages"

competitive strategyproduct market fitscaling organizations

competitive strategyproduct market fitscaling organizations

Marcelo LebreKeynoteVice President, Engineering | Scaling Artificial Intelligence Solutions

ai enterpriseai strategy implementationmachine learning data science

Also at: Web Summit

ai enterpriseai strategy implementationmachine learning data science

Also at: Web Summit

Mari GranströmKeynoteSustainability Innovator Transforming Ocean Plastics into Circular Economy Solutions

"Nordic Showcase: Origin by Ocean"

entrepreneurshiphigh performance teamsinnovation

entrepreneurshiphigh performance teamsinnovation

Marty OdlinKeynoteClimate Technology Entrepreneur Developing Innovative Carbon Removal Solutions

"Climate Tech, Sink or Swim"

climate action net zeroclimate sciencestartup founder journey

climate action net zeroclimate sciencestartup founder journey

Max GuldeKeynoteSpace Technology Executive Driving Global Earth Observation Innovation

"Spacetech Showcase: Constellr"

climate action net zerospace explorationinnovation

climate action net zerospace explorationinnovation

Michelle Michel-MitchellKeynoteCreative Director | Transforming Brands Through Design

"#09 Structuring Founder Compensation and ESOP"

brand strategycreative thinkingdesign thinking

Also at: Devoxx · TED · VidCon

brand strategycreative thinkingdesign thinking

Also at: Devoxx · TED · VidCon

Mikko SalovaaraKeynoteStartup Advisor Guiding Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Business Growth Challenges

"#28 Extending Your Runway"

entrepreneurshipgrowth scalehigh performance teams

entrepreneurshipgrowth scalehigh performance teams

Niilo PirttijärviKeynoteAI & Innovation Pioneer | Transforming M&A Research at Inven

"Inven: Transforming Software Development"

ai strategy implementationmerger acquisition integrationstartup founder journey

ai strategy implementationmerger acquisition integrationstartup founder journey

Ray ZhouKeynoteProduct Strategy Expert Guiding Startups to Market Validation

"#12 Finding PMF"

disruptive innovationproduct market fitstartup founder journey

disruptive innovationproduct market fitstartup founder journey

Robert LacherKeynoteEarly-Stage VC Expert | Founding Partner of Visionaries Club

"Lessons From a World Champion Turned Entrepreneur"

competitive strategyenterprise technology strategygrowth scale

competitive strategyenterprise technology strategygrowth scale

Samuel MuellerKeynoteTechnology Entrepreneur Guiding Scientific Innovations from Research to Commercial Success

"#04 Moving from Lab to Market"

corporate innovationdisruptive innovationstartup founder journey

corporate innovationdisruptive innovationstartup founder journey

Sarah FleischerKeynoteCleantech Entrepreneur Driving Zero-Carbon Energy Solutions

"Energy Showcase: Tozero"

climate action net zerostartup founder journeysustainable business models

climate action net zerostartup founder journeysustainable business models

Stephanie MichelsenKeynoteBiotech Entrepreneur Advancing Innovative Cellular Agriculture Solutions

"Biotech Showcase: Jellatech"

biotech health techstartup founder journeysustainable business models

biotech health techstartup founder journeysustainable business models

Synne SauarKeynoteCleantech Innovator Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions and Technological Advancement

"Cleantech Showcase: Litech"

climate action net zerodisruptive innovationstartup founder journey

climate action net zerodisruptive innovationstartup founder journey

Taavi KotkaKeynoteDigital Government Innovator Designing Next-Generation Public Technology Solutions

"Nordic Showcase: KOOS.io"

digital healthpublic sector innovationstartup founder journey

digital healthpublic sector innovationstartup founder journey

Tamás PetrovicsKeynoteMedtech Innovator Pioneering Digital Health Solutions in Europe

"Medtech Showcase: XUND"

entrepreneurshiphealthcare transformationinnovation

entrepreneurshiphealthcare transformationinnovation

Tess CosadKeynoteHealthtech Entrepreneur Pioneering Fertility Innovation and Women's Reproductive Care

"Healthtech Showcase: Béa Fertility"

diversity equity inclusionentrepreneurshiphealthcare transformation

diversity equity inclusionentrepreneurshiphealthcare transformation

Tom WehmeierKeynoteVenture capital intelligence expert | Transforming investment decisions through data-driven research

"The State of European Tech"

data strategy analyticsstartup founder journeyventure fundraising

data strategy analyticsstartup founder journeyventure fundraising

Tommi NymanKeynoteEnergy Innovation Expert Exploring Sustainable Power Solutions

"Energy Showcase: Steady Energy"

climate action net zeroinnovation mindsetsustainable business models

climate action net zeroinnovation mindsetsustainable business models

Trevor MartinKeynoteBiotechnology Researcher Exploring Gene Editing's Transformative Potential

"CRISPR: Going Small for Big Solutions"

healthcare transformationinnovationsustainability climate

healthcare transformationinnovationsustainability climate

Tuomas ArtmanKeynoteFuturist | Exponential Technology and Business Transformation

ai strategy implementationdisruptive innovationfuture trends predictions

Also at: Web Summit

ai strategy implementationdisruptive innovationfuture trends predictions

Also at: Web Summit

Speakers here who tour together

Pairs from this lineup who've shared the stage at other conferences too.

Sessions with video

#01 Validating a Problem

Alice BentinckKeynote

#04 Moving from Lab to Market

Samuel MuellerKeynote

#06 Raising a Seed Round

Jessica SchultzKeynote

#07 Making Early Hires

Julio MartinezKeynote

#08 Building a Diverse Team

Anna GullstrandKeynote

#09 Structuring Founder Compensation and ESOP

Michelle Michel-MitchellKeynote

#11 Maximizing Investor Relations

Andreas HelbigKeynote

#12 Finding PMF

Ray ZhouKeynote

#13 Winning by Design

Juha PaananenKeynote

#14 Conducting Founder-Led Sales

Jordi RomeroKeynote

#15 Pricing Your Product

Lubomila JordanovaKeynote

#16 Fundraising For Deep Tech

David BerryKeynote