Oulu is full of great success stories, and it is time to showcase what our NorthernStars are made of, along with their journeys to growth and success. You will hear the stories of companies who snatched that all important investment, reached international growth, and exited. How did all this happen? Come and find out at NorthernStars! A day full of great keynotes, panel discussions, and pitches. Meet with investors and enjoy a great atmosphere plus excellent talks about investing and growth from both the companies’ and investors’ points of view. That is what NorthernStars is made of!
| 9:00 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:25 | Welcome words |
| Laura Meriläinen – Startup and Investor Relations Manager, BusinessOulu | |
| 9:30 | Keynote – Raising startup funding during uncertain financial times |
| Janne Suhonen – Chief Commercial Officer, Cooliblade | |
| 9:50 | Company pitches |
| 10:00 | Keynote – From startup to growth Company |
| Markku Känsäkoski – former CTO, Ginolis | |
| 10:30 | Keynote – Do’s and dont’s for growth strategy in international marker – Cubicasa’s story |
| Jarmo Lumpus – Director Global Business Development & Founder, Cubicasa | |
| 10:50 | Company pitches |
| 11:00 | Keynote – Specim’s story |
| Vilma Torstila – Investment Director, Bocap | |
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Company pitches |
| 12:40 | Keynote – How to catch an international investor onboard? |
| Harri Majala – CEO, GBuilder | |
| 13:00 | Fireside chat – Boosting International Growth |
| Moderator: Jaakko Lampela – CEO, Nordic Option | |
| Pasi Leipälä – CEO & Co-Founder, Haltian | |
| Sami Lampinen – Managing Director & Partner, Inventure | |
| 13:30 | Company pitches |
| 13:40 | Panel discussion – Views from Funding Scene in Turbulent Waters |
| Moderator: Matias Itkonen – Managing Partner, SijoittajaPro | |
| Sami Lampinen – Managing Director & Partner, Inventure | |
| Rene Kromhof – Venture Partner, Voima Ventures | |
| Ville Heikkinen – Partner, Butterfly Ventures | |
| 14:10 | Coffee and networking |
| 15:10 | Panel discussion – Life After Exit |
| Moderator: Laura Meriläinen – Startup and Investor Relations Manager, BusinessOulu | |
| Heidi Jaara – Founder, Balmuir | |
| Anssi Ylimaula – Managing Director, Topcon | |
| Esko Herrala – Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, Specim | |
| 15:55 | Wrap up and closing words |
| Laura Meriläinen | |
| 16:00 | Event ends |
When & where
7th September 2022 at 9–16
Restaurant Nallikari
Nallikarinranta 15, 90650 Oulu
Let’s reach for the NorthernStars!
Further information:
Laura Meriläinen
Startup and Investor Relations Manager
laura.merilainen@businessoulu.com
+358 40 573 1511
Viera Karam
Business Advisor, International Community
viera.karam@businessoulu.com
+358 40 674 7862