​Pitch Playground Finland: Practice, Learn & Connect

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​Stop stressing over the perfect pitch deck. Start practising.

​This is a low-threshold, supportive session for international startup founders in Finland who want to practice pitching, get constructive feedback from seasoned business professionals, learn from peers, and connect with potential future collaborators or co-founders.

​There is no pressure and no perfection required—just real conversations, honest feedback, and shared learning.

​This is a setting with a real audience and experienced facilitators who can help you fine-tune your pitch.

​🎯 Who Should Join?

• ​International founders in Finland with ideas, early concepts, or first versions.

• ​Founders seeking a safe space for practice and learning.

​✅ The Requirements

• ​Bring your ideas: Come with your early business idea concepts and initial research.

• ​Have a draft: Bring an initial version of your pitch, if possible (talking notes are allowed, slides are optional).

• ​Be open: Feedback will focus on clarity and direction, not polish.

​📅 Event Details

• ​Date: Monday 24.8.2026

• ​Time: 16:30 – 19:00 (4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

• ​Format: In-person, 2.5 hours. Small peer groups of 4–5 founders each, facilitated by an experienced professional.

• ​Location: Business Vantaa Hub (Elannontie 3, 01510 Vantaa)

​⏱️ Agenda:

• ​16:30–16:40 | Welcome & Safe Space Framing — This is a practice lab, not a contest / Cindy & Sari

• ​16:40–17:00 | What Pitching Means at Early Stage — What are the elements of a good pitch & how to deliver it / Marjukka Holopainen-Rainio & Sara Pitzen

• ​17:00-17:10 | Professional Pitching Coaching — Train, practise & master / Dr. Eija Mäkirintala

• ​17:10–17:40 | Idea Pitches in Small Groups — 2–3 min pitches, expert sparring, and peer reflection.

• ​17:40–17:45 | Minibreak & Open Conversations.

• ​17:45–18:15 | One-Improvement Re-Pitch— Each founder refines one thing (clearer problem, simpler message, or stronger why) and pitches again. (Small groups continue)

• ​18:15–18:35 | Feedback and Collective Learnings — What became clearer, what is the next small step?/ Joint pondering

• ​18:35–19:00 | Co-Founder Networking — Structured prompts for those seeking collaborators.

• ​Noted: Snack and drink will be provided.

​🤝 Facilitators & Organizers

​Facilitated by seasoned business professionals of Business Vantaa and Sisu Factory Global Growth, and co-organised by the ISFF Team: Sara Pitzén, Marjukka Holopainen-Rainio, Päivärinta Sari, Loan Cindy Tran, Sherry Oso.

​ISFF: Connecting Global Minds. Building in Finland.