Slush 2021 live blog: all the latest updates from the startup conference

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2021-12-01T08:10:27.962Z

The President, CEO and CEO of Slush have taken to the stage  for a quick introduction to the show. 

“While the past two years have taught us to collab remotely, the need for human communication has not diminished,” says Miika Huttunen, CEO.

This is especially true of startups, he says, before thanking all the organizers and companies that came together to make the in-person event possible again this year.

2021-12-01T08:02:21.116Z

Well, that’s unexpected. We’re treated to a quick DJ set to kick off Slush 2021.

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2021-12-01T07:59:35.345Z

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T-minus two minutes until the opening show begins. The arena is packed out; TechRadar Pro had to wrestle for a seat near the back.

2021-12-01T07:56:13.054Z

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Messukeskus, the Helsinki convention center, is certainly kitted out for the occasion. If only we could see where we’re going…

2021-12-01T07:29:10.672Z

In 20 minutes’ time, Slush President Mikko Mäntylä takes the stage to kick off the opening show, followed by a session on “Building iconic products” with Tony Fadell, inventor of the iPod and Nest founder.


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Refresh 2021-12-01T08:10:27.962Z The President, CEO and CEO of Slush have taken to the stage  for a quick introduction to the show.  “While the past two years have taught us to collab remotely, the need for human communication has not diminished,” says Miika Huttunen, CEO. This is especially true of startups,…

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