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Selected · Episode 47 · November 9, 2023

Eerika Savolainen - running Slush, volunteer to CEO

Slush CEO Eerika Savolainen on cancelling in 2020 and launching Node, a team of 48 with 1,600 volunteers, and the €1m Slush 100 prize for young startups.

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About this episode

Eerika takes us on her journey from stumbling upon Slush during her finance studies to becoming its CEO. A testament to the organic growth and opportunities within the Slush community, Eerika's trajectory highlights the significance of curiosity and seizing unexpected chances.

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