06/08/2026
Great ideas do not grow in isolation – they grow through experience, insight, and the right conversations.
This edition of Popcorn Series brings together two leaders who have spent more than a decade helping founders, startups, and innovation ecosystems grow stronger.
From early-stage investment and venture capital to incubator development, ecosystem building, and founder support, our speakers have worked closely with entrepreneurs across different stages of the journey. Expect a session filled with real-world lessons, practical insights, and honest perspectives on what it truly takes to build and scale something meaningful.
We will explore topics such as:
– How early-stage funding works
– What investors look for in founders and startups
– Team, product, business validation, and investment readiness
– Lessons from real investment cases
– Entrepreneurship mindset, Blue Ocean Strategy, and case stories
🎤 Featuring:
– Juho Risku – Co-Founder & Partner, Butterfly Ventures
– Ari Huczkowski – Programme Manager & Deputy Team Leader, Helsinki Incubators University of Helsinki
If you are an alumnus, a previous founder, a current entrepreneur, or someone planning to begin your startup journey soon, this is a session you should not miss.
🎟️ Seats are limited. Register here: https://forms.gle/BPNG32ZXimsW19BE6
📍 Event Details
– Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
– Time: 3:00 PM – 6:15 PM (GMT+5:45 | Nepal Standard Time)
– Venue: King's College Nepal – 6th Floor, Program Hall
– Event Format: Hybrid – Speakers will join online from Finland, while participants will attend in person at King's College Nepal.
