<aside> 💬 See what former Start Helsinki members have to say from their time at Start Helsinki

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Francesca Zilliacus

Head of Marketing 2020-2021

"Start Helsinki is an amazing place to learn new skills and grow on both a professional and personal level. I got to develop skills in leadership, international collaboration, creative planning and transdisciplinary communications, that I've been able to utilise and build on in my career. I was able to put the things I was studying at my university into practise, which also made my studies more insightful and valuable.

Start Helsinki puts a lot of effort and attention on aspects like diversity and equality, which creates a welcoming environment where you feel supported to achieve your goals."

Sebastian Forsbäck

Events Team Member 2018 - 2019

International Programs Management 2019 - 2020

Head of International Relations 2020-2021

"During my 3 years at START Helsinki, I had the opportunity to expand my network, make lifetime friends and make a great impact through various projects. The supportive environment allowed me to take on challenges, from which I learned valuable skills like leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

At Start Helsinki I could develop my professional skillet while making a difference for entrepreneurs both in Finland and internationally."