How to build the strongest founder team?

​In this event we explore networking and how to pitch your idea to build a strong, focused team. How can you find the right‑minded individuals who share your vision?  Or are you looking for the perfect project to join?

​Pitch & Pair Puzzle is a lecture‑style session where experts walk you through the pitching process and discuss healthy team composition, skill balance, task distribution, and commitment. You’ll also hear practical tips on networking, searching for co‑founders, and how founding teams evolve and expand.

Experts of the evening:
Jori Karvonen 
Builder Track Lead – External consultant of 
Helsinki Incubators Pathways program.

Lilian Zsákai 
Business Development Manager
HIS – Helsinki Innovation Services

AGENDA
17:00  – Coffee & tea are served
17:15  – Opening of the event
17:20 – Jori Karvonen 
18:00 – Lilian Zsákai 
18:45 – Open discussion
19:00 – Event ends (the space remains open until 20:00 for anyone who wants to keep chatting)

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​Starting Up Workshops 
Inspiring and supporting entrepreneurship workshop series

​This entrepreneur workshop series is aimed to inspire and support the ones who are questioning their ideas and future as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re just sketching the first lines of a future‑shaping startup or already searching a team to work with, our five‑part workshop series is designed to turn inspiration to an ambition. 



Flexible participation – You may join us for an evening or every evening!

​​Dates for the Starting Up Workshop evenings: 

2025 Thursday, 13  Nov • Thursday, 4 Dec 

2026 Thursday, 29 Jan • Thursday, 12 Feb • Thursday, 26 Feb 






Venue: Event Square