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Your thanks through Twitter

Posted on November 7, 2011 by tuomas

Sure, some might call it tooting our own horn… But since Slush 2011 was such a BIG effort with so many talented pairs of hands involved, we felt compelled to share some of the fantastic thanks we received to ensure that all of our team members get the message. So, yet again, we’ll turn to the Twitterverse via our #slush11 … Continue reading

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VC Lessons for Startups: Heard at Slush 2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by tuomas

It is clear that venture capitalists (VCs) recognize the incredible startup talent here in Northern Europe and in Russia. In fact, big-name investors have already funded several Nordic hits like Rovio, Skype, Gray Area, Spotify and Supercell. However, VCs are also looking for the region’s startups — especially those in Finland — to become just as savvy with product marketing … Continue reading

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The Twitterverse of Slush 2011: Day One

Posted on November 2, 2011 by tuomas

Day one of Slush 2011 is a wrap and we’re readying the space (and ourselves) for the second and final day of the largest startup event in Northern Europe. The twitterverse was active, and not only just with the major news and quotes of the day, but also with tweets showing the personality of the event. See more Slush tweets … Continue reading

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Ode to an Xmas Tree: The 2011 Aaltoes Retreat

Posted on October 28, 2011 by tuomas

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Your branches green delight us! The bus gingerly arrived for the Aaltoes retreat, For this group a night without laptops was certainly a feat. Our dinner was tacos, some were big and some small, And there was simply no question that we wouldn’t eat them all. Dancing to Mammat Riivaa we built up quite … Continue reading

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