Female Founder Stories
In the whirlwind of Slush Week, we hear a lot about “hustle” and “founder mode”—but how often do we get into the hard lessons and pivots that truly paved the way?
Join us for a chance to flip the script, shining a spotlight on the lessons our panelists learned from their challenges, setbacks, and the comebacks that followed.
We’ve gathered a lineup of founders, each with a unique background, life stage, and entrepreneurial journey. During this panel, we will hear their stories, celebrating the wins as well as the iterations that got them where they are today. Come for the stories, stay for the champagne and cocktail bites, and take the insights you won’t hear anywhere else with you!
Meet Our Panelists:
Monika Liikamaa (Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Enfuce) – Our host and facilitator for the evening. As a dynamic leader in fintech, Monika is known for her straight-talking approach and her commitment to social inclusion and sustainability. Since co-founding Enfuce, she’s driven partnerships with top clients like Swile, Pleo, and SEB, secured record-breaking funding rounds, and championed her ‘Everyone Should Give a Damn’ program to inspire positive change in business.
Fadumo Ali (CEO & Founder, Hoiwa) – Fadumo is an award-winning entrepreneur, tackling labor shortages with her company, Hoiwa, and its innovative Aurora platform. Known for her leadership in sustainable, transparent workforce management, Fadumo has a vision for building flexible and efficient solutions for major industry challenges.
Anna Sillanpää (CEO & Co-Founder, Robes Rental) – As the founder of Robes Rental, a peer-to-peer service for high-end clothing and accessories, Anna is redefining the way we experience fashion. Robes Rental offers a sustainable way to explore style and luxury without the need to buy new.
Designed specifically for women and non-binary people, this event aims to inspire, empower, and support with the real stories behind the successes, fails, and pivots. This is the perfect opportunity to gain insights as unique as our panelists, offering a shot of inspiration to fuel your own journey.
Mark your calendars and bring your best questions! See you there! 🌸
When: 21.11 | 14:00
Where: G18
❌ NO Slush ticket needed!