Pathways to Entrepreneurship

Take your next step toward entrepreneurshipPathways to Entrepreneurship is a free networking and information event for anyone interested in starting a business in Finland or strengthening their entrepreneurial skills. Whether you are exploring self-employment, planning to launch a company, or looking for new opportunities, you will gain practical guidance, useful contacts, and inspiration to move forward.DATE: 26 October 2026 TIME: 12:00-16:00 VENUE: Original Sokos Hotel, add. Hertaksentie 2, 01300 VantaaPRACTICAL GUIDANCEClear steps for starting and developing a business in Finland. REAL STORIESEntrepreneurs share lessons from their own journeys. VALUABLE CONNECTIONSMeet advisers, service providers, and other participants.PROGRAMMEMain session | 12:00-14:0012:00-12:10 Welcome RemarksTommo Koivusalo, Director, Economic Development and Business Services, City of Vantaa12:10-12:30 Entrepreneurial JourneyJade Ventoniemi, Bright Soul Oy12:30-12:50 The Journey of Forest Nepal Oy: From Academia to ImpactHari Adhikari, Forest Nepal Oy12:50-13:00 Networking13:00-13:20 Practical Steps for Starting a Business in FinlandPia Partanen, Business Helsinki13:20-13:40 Social Security for Entrepreneurs in FinlandHarri Hellstén, Labour Market Affairs Manager, Suomen Yrittäjät13:40-14:00 Building a Solo Business with AIMari LuukkainenBREAK | 14:00-14:15INFORMATION SESSIONS & STANDS | 14:15-16:0014:15-14:45 Business Acquisition: Buying or Selling a BusinessInkeri Sundberg, Business Transfer Manager, Suomen Yrittäjät14:45-15:15 Financing New Businesses: A Bank's PerspectiveSalla Hyytiäinen, OP15:15-15:45 The Impact of Business Activities on Benefits and SubsidiesAnjelika Pajari, Vantaa Employment Services Organized in cooperation with:Business Vantaa, Business Espoo, Business Helsinki, Micro and Solo Entrepreneurs Association (MYRY), Startup Refugees, Suomen Yrittäjät 📣Come and join us - REGISTER NOW!Welcome!🅿️ Free parking is available at the Heureka parking area#businesshelsinki