More meaningful connections at Iceland Innovation Week — 12th-16th May 2025
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Side Events: Iceland Innovation Week

In a world obsessed with hyper-growth and billion-dollar valuations, what does it mean to build a sustainable, ethical, and resilient startup? Join us for a candid conversation about the Zebra mindset—where purpose meets profit, community thrives over competition, and long-term value outweighs short-term hype. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about alternative paths in innovation, this event will challenge the status quo and inspire a different kind of ambition.

 We’ll be handing out ice cream cones—feel free to eat them, or wear them as your unicorn horn if you're still undecided.

Innrwrks focuses on transforming businesses into regenerative entities, emphasizing sustainability and community collaboration.

IceBAN is an Icelandic network of angel investors aiming to facilitate investments in unlisted companies.

BwB is a not-for-profit investment banking and advisory firm focusing on sustainable development projects.

Circular Library Network offers a self-checkout sharing system to promote resource sharing and reduce waste.

Humble is developing a marketplace app to reduce food waste by connecting retailers with consumers.

How to Raise as a Zebra in a Sea of Wannabe Unicorns: Circular Library Network