What we’re about
International Entrepreneurship Society (iES) - Finland
We are a community for entrepreneurs, founders, and startup enthusiasts in Finland. At first, our focus is on face-to-face co-founder meetups and knowledge sharing in a casual and supportive environment. The goal is to connect people with ideas, skills, and ambitions, enabling them to collaborate and grow together.
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Hosted by: International Entrepreneurship Society (iES) – Finland
Location: Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Group room number will be added)
Format: Free in-person networking & structured matchmaking sessions
### 🎯 Event Purpose
To help participants quickly share their startup ideas and find the right co-founder match by making their vision and needs visible to everyone in the room.
### 📄 Preparation (If You Have a Startup Idea)
Page 1 – Idea Overview
On an A4 (or larger) sheet of paper, write clearly with a marker:
- One-sentence idea summary (What problem are you solving?)
- Target market/industry
- Stage of development (Idea, MVP, launched, etc.)
Example:
- Idea: A circular economy app that helps users recycle and earn rewards
- Industry: Sustainability/Consumer Tech
- Stage: MVP not ready
Page 2 – Co-Founder Wishlist
On another A4 sheet, write the kind of co-founder(s) you’re looking for:
- Skillset needed (e.g., developer, marketer, designer, operations)
- Commitment level (full-time, part-time, equity-based)
- Preferred background (e.g., startup experience, student, corporate)
Example:
- Looking for: Technical co-founder (mobile app development)
- Commitment: Part-time, open to equity-based partnership
- Preferred: Student based in Finland
### 🧠 At the Event
- Hang your pages on a wall or table for others to browse.
- Connect with potential co-founders and discuss ideas.
No idea yet? No problem - come to the event and find co-founders.
👉 If you’d like to get event announcements and important updates (no spam), join our WhatsApp group via this link.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Startup Co-Founder Matchmaking at Helsinki by iESCentral library Oodi, Helsinki
Hosted by: International Entrepreneurship Society (iES) – Finland
Location: Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Group room number will be added)
Format: Free in-person networking & structured matchmaking sessions### 🎯 Event Purpose
To help participants quickly share their startup ideas and find the right co-founder match by making their vision and needs visible to everyone in the room.
### 📄 Preparation (If You Have a Startup Idea)
Page 1 – Idea Overview
On an A4 (or larger) sheet of paper, write clearly with a marker:- One-sentence idea summary (What problem are you solving?)
- Target market/industry
- Stage of development (Idea, MVP, launched, etc.)
Example:
- Idea: A circular economy app that helps users recycle and earn rewards
- Industry: Sustainability/Consumer Tech
- Stage: MVP not ready
Page 2 – Co-Founder Wishlist
On another A4 sheet, write the kind of co-founder(s) you’re looking for:- Skillset needed (e.g., developer, marketer, designer, operations)
- Commitment level (full-time, part-time, equity-based)
- Preferred background (e.g., startup experience, student, corporate)
Example:
- Looking for: Technical co-founder (mobile app development)
- Commitment: Part-time, open to equity-based partnership
- Preferred: Student based in Finland
### 🧠 At the Event
- Hang your pages on a wall or table for others to browse.
- Connect with potential co-founders and discuss ideas.
No idea yet? No problem - come to the event and find co-founders.
👉 If you’d like to get event announcements and important updates (no spam), join our WhatsApp group via this link.
