STARTUP CARNIVAL

You can turn anything you’ve ever dreamed of into reality. You just need to start building — just like our speakers Kristo Ovaska, the founder of Smartly and Taito.ai, and Otso Veisterä, the youngest Finnish founder accepted into Y Combinator. 🚀
On May 27th, STUHI is bringing together top founders, ambitious young people, and some of Finland’s most exciting startups for an evening focused on ideas, ambition, and real conversations in the heart of Helsinki.
The highlight of the evening is a panel discussion featuring Kristo Ovaska and Otso Veisterä — two builders with firsthand experience in scaling companies and navigating the startup world. Expect honest insights, practical lessons, and perspectives you won’t hear elsewhere.
But this isn’t just about listening.
After the panel, the space opens up into interactive startup booths where you’ll get the chance to explore Finland’s top startups, meet founders face-to-face, and discover opportunities, ideas, and future career paths.
We’ll also have a networking bingo with prizes ranging from job shadow opportunities to snacks — designed to help you meet new people and start conversations throughout the evening.
The evening continues with networking, food, and music 🎉
No prior experience needed — just curiosity.
This is where future founders, builders, and ideas come together.
Age limit 15–21 - for students in secondary education.
Schedule:
17:00 – Doors open
17:30 – Opening words & intro
17:45–18:15 – Panel discussion
18:30–19:15 – Booths & bingo
19:15 → Networking & DJ