Cornwall Slush'D 2024

This is a ticketed event - purchase your tickets at this link

Building on the success of Startup Cornwall, powered by Slush'D 2023, we are pleased to announce that Cornwall Slush'D is coming back in 2024!

Slush'D events are a series of carefully curated partner community events which take place in the run-up to "Slush" - the landmark tech startup conference which takes place in late November in Helsinki, Finland. Slush attracts 13,000 investors and founders every year.
Cornwall Slush'D will bring together 250+ founders, entrepreneurs, visionaries, digital nomads, investors, VCs and the local tech/business community for a day of inspiration and information that will help your startup, whether it's super early stage or seeking investment.

You can expect:
🚀 Special guests
🚀 Startup pitch competition
🚀 NEW: Venture Village showcasing local startups
🚀 Inspirational and informative talks from founders
🚀 Panel discussions from investors & VCs on raising finance
🚀 NEW: Facilitated networking & meeting booking via our matchmaking app
🚀 Exhibition featuring startup business and tech support
🚀 Network and connect with like-minded, supportive and friendly individuals
🚀 NEW VENUE: Fully accessible venue close to public transport links

You'll thrive at Slush'D if you are:
🧠 Unsure of your next move and seeking thoughtfulness and inspiration
🧠 A budding entrepreneur looking for ideas, inspiration and connections
🧠 A startup founder & team at any stage, looking to scale and innovate
🧠 A scaled company looking to pivot or launch an internal venture
🧠 An investor or VC searching for your next investment opportunity
🧠 A corporate partner able to support tech startup founders and investors

#### View the 2023 Highlights video on YouTube

Our 2023 Event:
✅ Sold out at 250 tickets
✅ 40 entries to the pitch competition, 10 pitchers, 1 winner
✅ 63% attendees were founders, investors and VCs (This number at Slush is 70%)
✅ 18 speakers
✅ 2 informative panel discussions
✅ 20 sponsors, exhibitors and supporters

## Speaker Line Up

The first wave of our speaker lineup has been announced!
Emmie Faust - Founder of Female Founders Rise, exited entrepreneur and mum of 4.
Sanford Dickert - Seasoned Product Technologist launching 100+ products in Silicon Valley, New York and London. Forerunner in robotics telepresence.
Laura Elvin - Multi-exited entrepreneur, founder of Iusegenius, Senior Executive Consultant, and Advocate for Positive Impact.
Jonny Clark - Exited founder and angel investor, coming from a background in technology policy and economic development.
Stella Korpikuusi - Expansion lead at Slush, supporting over 20 Slush'D teams across the globe.
Gail Eastaugh - Head of Strategic Partnerships for the Cornwall Space Cluster.
Allyson Glover - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Happy Business.
And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned as we reveal the full agenda and complete lineup of incredible speakers