How Finland Created a Startup Ecosystem from Scratch

Peter Vesterbacka shares how he helped transform Finland's startup ecosystem by founding Slush and putting young people in charge. Slush grew to become the world's largest startup event, training future founders. By collaborating and competing, Finland produced global gaming companies and attracted billions in venture capital. Finland focused on education, entrepreneurship, and entertainment to develop an innovative culture.

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