Rudi Skogman

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the tool of choice for thousands of high-impact companies to build their products better. Linear was set up as a fully remote company from the start. Today, our small but mighty team is distributed across North America and Europe. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and our passion for software craftsmanship. We are all makers at heart and care deeply about the quality of our work.

Founded in 2016, Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content creation. From on-demand photoshoots and editing to automating massive workflows – if your need is a single gallery of images or hundreds of thousands, Snappr can power it. Snappr’s offerings include a self-service application to book photographers, an AI portrait photo-analysis tool, and an easy-to-integrate SaaS product for enterprises to automate visual content pipelines. Snappr is backed by leading VCs and strategic investors, including Basis Set Ventures, Yes VC, and Y Combinator. Visit www.snappr.com to learn more.

Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic commercial airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs. For more information, please visit https://boomsupersonic.com.

HelixNano is building the worlds most advanced mRNA platform to enable previously impossible applications across human and non-human biology

Breathing new life into people, brands, cultures and companies. Because events change people. We are an integrated, full-service, brand experience and event agency that is strategic, creative and has the power to execute. We believe shared experiences build stronger relationships. Our purpose is to turn moments into momentum, which builds stronger brands, companies and cultures.

The most founder-focused event on Earth. Coming again on Nov 19–20, 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. Pre-register now: slush.org/pre-register Slush is a not-for-profit on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. Founded in 2008, Slush annually hosts the worlds leading startup event in Helsinki, Finland. Slush is run by students and recent graduates.

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the tool of choice for thousands of high-impact companies to build their products better. Linear was set up as a fully remote company from the start. Today, our small but mighty team is distributed across North America and Europe. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and our passion for software craftsmanship. We are all makers at heart and care deeply about the quality of our work.

Founded in 2016, Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content creation. From on-demand photoshoots and editing to automating massive workflows – if your need is a single gallery of images or hundreds of thousands, Snappr can power it. Snappr’s offerings include a self-service application to book photographers, an AI portrait photo-analysis tool, and an easy-to-integrate SaaS product for enterprises to automate visual content pipelines. Snappr is backed by leading VCs and strategic investors, including Basis Set Ventures, Yes VC, and Y Combinator. Visit www.snappr.com to learn more.

Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic commercial airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs. For more information, please visit https://boomsupersonic.com.

HelixNano is building the worlds most advanced mRNA platform to enable previously impossible applications across human and non-human biology

Kickstarter is on a mission to bring creative projects to life. As the leading crowdfunding and launch platform, Kickstarter is home to the world’s largest backer community — 23 million strong and counting. Since 2009, the platform has fueled innovation across 15 categories, helping launch over 275,000 projects and attracting more than $8 billion in pledges from backers. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Kickstarter is committed to equity and transparency, prioritizing the success of independent creators, diverse perspectives, and the strength of a global community that shapes and defines culture.