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Startup Co-Founder Matchmaking at Helsinki by iES

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Startup Co-Founder Matchmaking at Helsinki by iES

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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.

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