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\u2019 and investors\u2019 points of view. That is what NorthernStars is made of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| 9:00<\/td> | Registration and Breakfast<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| 9:25<\/td> | Welcome words<\/strong> | <\/td><\/tr> <\/td> | Laura Meril\u00e4inen \u2013 Startup and Investor Relations Manager, BusinessOulu<\/td><\/tr> | 9:30<\/td> | Keynote \u2013 Raising startup funding during uncertain financial times<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Janne Suhonen \u2013 Chief Commercial Officer, Cooliblade<\/td><\/tr> | 9:50<\/td> | Company pitches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 10:00<\/td> | Keynote \u2013 From startup to growth Company<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Markku K\u00e4ns\u00e4koski \u2013 former CTO, Ginolis<\/td><\/tr> | 10:30<\/td> | Keynote \u2013 Do’s and dont’s for growth strategy in international marker \u2013 Cubicasa’s story<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Jarmo Lumpus \u2013 Director Global Business Development & Founder, Cubicasa<\/td><\/tr> | 10:50<\/td> | Company pitches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 11:00<\/td> | Keynote \u2013 Specim’s story<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Vilma Torstila \u2013 Investment Director, Bocap<\/td><\/tr> | 11:30<\/td> | Lunch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 12:30<\/td> | Company pitches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 12:40<\/td> | Keynote \u2013 How to catch an international investor onboard?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Harri Majala \u2013 CEO, GBuilder<\/td><\/tr> | 13:00<\/td> | Fireside chat \u2013 Boosting International Growth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Moderator: Jaakko Lampela \u2013 CEO, Nordic Option<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Pasi Leip\u00e4l\u00e4 \u2013 CEO & Co-Founder, Haltian<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Sami Lampinen \u2013 Managing Director & Partner, Inventure<\/td><\/tr> | 13:30<\/td> | Company pitches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 13:40<\/td> | Panel discussion \u2013 Views from Funding Scene in Turbulent Waters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Moderator: Matias Itkonen \u2013 Managing Partner, SijoittajaPro<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Sami Lampinen \u2013 Managing Director & Partner, Inventure<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Rene Kromhof \u2013 Venture Partner, Voima Ventures<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Ville Heikkinen \u2013 Partner, Butterfly Ventures<\/td><\/tr> | 14:10<\/td> | Coffee and networking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | 15:10<\/td> | Panel discussion \u2013 Life After Exit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Moderator: Laura Meril\u00e4inen \u2013 Startup and Investor Relations Manager, BusinessOulu<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Heidi Jaara \u2013 Founder, Balmuir<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Anssi Ylimaula \u2013 Managing Director, Topcon<\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Esko Herrala \u2013 Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, Specim<\/td><\/tr> | 15:55<\/td> | Wrap up and closing words<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> | <\/td> | Laura Meril\u00e4inen<\/td><\/tr> | 16:00<\/td> | Event ends<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n | <\/div>\n\n\n\n When & where<\/h4>\n\n\n\n7th September 2022 at 9\u201316 <\/div>\n\n\n\n |