30 Under 30: Is There a Success Formula?
What do three Forbes 30 Under 30 founders have in common?
Maybe it’s ambition. Maybe it’s timing, persistence, curiosity, a little bit of luck or something else entirely.
Join us during Slush week for an evening with three women who have built remarkably different things, but all found themselves on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
🧪 Vienna Sparks — scientist-turned-founder and co-founder of MabLab, developing affordable rapid testing technology. Her journey began with a personal problem and led from scientific research to building a company with a mission to save lives.
🌍 Yesika Aguilera — technology entrepreneur and co-founder of several companies, including Tespack. With a background spanning technology, branding, marketing and international business, she now works across technology, AI and digital transformation through Codibrí.
🤝 Karoliina Kauhanen — co-founder of Commu, a platform connecting people who need help with people who want to help. She has built a tech company around something deeply human: creating stronger connections between people.
In this panel moderated by Emmi Kantola, Lawyer at Hannes Snellman, we'll pick their brains on the decisions, risks, failures, opportunities and people that shaped their journeys.
Is there actually a formula for success? Come and help us find out.
Agenda
17:30 — Doors open
Arrive, grab a drink and start connecting.
18:00 — Stage programme begins
Welcome words by wednesday. & Hannes Snellman
Panel: 30 Under 30: Is There a Success Formula?
A conversation with three Forbes 30 Under 30 founders on ambition, opportunity, risk, failure and what really goes into building something remarkable.
Audience Q&A
Your chance to pick the speakers’ brains.
19:00 — Networking & drinks
The rest of the evening is yours. Meet fellow Slush attendees, exchange ideas and find new connections. We’ll have stickers for anyone looking for mentoring or open to sharing their own experience and advice.
See a sticker that matches what you’re looking for? Go say hi. 💜
20:00 — Event ends
Hope to see you there!
xoxo, wednesday. team