Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcare—it’s a fast-movingreality reshaping patient care, hospital operations, and disease prevention. According to the Heltech Market Analysis Report on AI in Healthcare (2025), the sector is projected to grow from $6.7 billion in 2021 to $67.4 billion by 2030, a tenfold surge that reflects a massive wave of …
The global gaming industry is entering a golden age. With an expected climb to $206.5 billion by 2028, gaming continues to prove its resilience and dynamism. This steady 3% compound annual growth rate is not only a testament to the sector’s economic strength but also to its expanding cultural and technological relevance. Games are no …
HELSINKI – Startups have become an increasingly significant part of Finland’s exports. Experienced entrepreneurs and investors Jyri Engeström and Timo Ahopelto have written a handbook about startups for young people.The book will be distributed for free to all third-year students in secondary education.These men know what they’re writing about. Jyri Engeström cemented his place at …
The up-tempo business season is leaning towards tranquil summer vacations. Still, there are two signature events left, like cherries on the cake-top: Latitude59 in Tallinn (May 21-23) and Arctic15 in Helsinki (June 4-5).Latitude59 is an international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology conference and a global platform that connects startups, investors, and ecosystem builders all …
This piece is part of the Slush Chronicles series, “Founders Unplugged,” where we interview founders and key personnel of innovative companies, to hear their thoughts on the event we’re attending or dive into other spontaneously chosen topics. Slush 2024 founder: Veera Siivonen, Saidot At SXSW 2024 I went to listen to Saidot’s talk on AI …
Interviewing Ms.Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.aiBy Vahur OrrinWith its iconic slushy weather and electrifying atmosphere, Slush remains one of Europe’s most sought-after startup conferences. For Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.ai, attending Slush is a yearly pilgrimage. “This is my fourth time here,” Penny says. “Slush isn’t just a conference; it’s a perfectly orchestrated environment where …
Interview with Ms. Sanja Hauser, founder of Betalane at Slushby Vahur Orrin In the fast-evolving digital marketing world, Zurich-based Betalane.ch has carved out a unique niche by focusing on startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded by Sanja Hauser, a marketing professional with years of experience in digital marketing, Betalane is reshaping how businesses …
Slush week is here, and tomorrow there will be snow, eventually turning into Slush… The main venue will be dark and loud, and so will be the Helsinki City. As Peter Vesterbacka put it in the Slush earlydays: “It’s cold and dark outside, and the coolest developers are inside”. Again the Slush week events and …
Another warm beginning of the warm Finnish summer – and another warm welcome to the old Cable Factory for the annual Arctic15 startup-investor conference. This story is the annual “vibes collection” from the Arctic15 floor, backstage, DealRoom meetings, official afterparties, unofficial gatherings and most importantly about HI, maybe with some added AI. (Got carried away …
In the era of AI, Hunome talks mostly about HI So, at Arctic15 we met many AI companies, and then we met Hunome, more into Human Intelligence, HI, and especially for Collective Sensemaking. With that, and a bit wider purpose statement of “helping humanity make sense of itself”, I had a pleasure to talk …
