Slush is famous for its energy – the flashing lights, the packed halls, the frantic pace of founders, investors and operators chasing the next big idea.
But some of the most meaningful conversations happen away from the main stage.
This year, one of the most anticipated side events comes from TRMNL4 and partners Meta, Flyer One Ventures, Solidgate and Oyster: Venture Speak Easy, an intimate gathering designed for genuine, high-quality connection, unfiltered conversation and a live look into consumer tech’s rising generation.
Who is TRMNL4? A Global Hub for Consumer Tech Founders
TRMNL4 has rapidly become one of the most influential ecosystems in consumer tech, with over 10,000 startups in its pipeline and a global founder community spanning Europe, the UK and the US. Their work sits at the intersection of product, growth and AI, helping early-stage teams turn promising ideas into scalable, fundable companies.
The numbers speak for themselves:
- 240+ startups supported from Pre-Seed to Series A through programmes with corporate giants including Meta and Snap Inc.
- $20M+ raised by founders within their network
- Partnerships with 300+ global VC funds
- Deep expertise across consumer verticals including EdTech, Health and Wellness, Fintech, Social and Comms and E-commerce
Their accelerators – including the Startup Academy with Meta, the Meta App Launchpad EMEA and the Consumer AI Accelerator with Silicon Valley’s Inworld AI – attract founders building the next generation of personalised, AI-driven consumer products. TRMNL4’s mentor network reflects that ambition, featuring operators from Spotify, Tinder, Flo, Booking.com, Character AI and Wise.
In short, TRMNL4 curates rooms where consumer innovation truly accelerates.
And at Slush 2025, they’re creating one of their best yet.
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A Different Kind of Slush Gathering
Scheduled for 19 November in Helsinki, Venture Speak Easy is designed to counter the typical conference overload.
Instead of high-stakes pitching or elbow-to-elbow networking, guests step into a warm, intimate bar filled with people who are “actually building cool stuff” – the guest list is currated and you’re guarenteed to find value in any and every conversation you may have.
The invitation-only crowd is capped at 70 guests, ensuring conversations flow naturally – what better way to do that than over cocktails, jazz and the excitement of shared creativity?
The centrepiece of the event is a live podcast corner where founders, investors and operators sit down for short, electrifying conversations about building products, scaling teams, what’s next for consumer AI and sometimes, even how they made their first $10 selling apples.
It’s candid, unfiltered and worlds away from a standard panel.
A Curated Host Line-Up
The event brings together some of the most respected names in tech:
- TRMNL4: Leading the global consumer tech acceleration movement.
- Flyer One Ventures: Early-stage VC with €39M invested in 95 companies.
- Solidgate: Powering payments for 500+ high-growth businesses.
- Oyster: Unlocking global hiring for companies everywhere.
- Meta: Supporting consumer app founders with growth, AI, and community tools.
TechRound is a proud media partner of Venture Speak Easy at Slush 2025, alongside Mind the Product and Startup Kitchen.
At Venture Speak Easy, join builders from:
- Zalando
- Wolt
- Lovable
- Headway
- BetterMe
And investors from:
- Accel
- Creandum
- Felix Capital
- True
- Flyer One Ventures
- Cherry VC
- Seed Capital
…for real conversations about consumer tech.
The event features 10 consumer tech founders from TRMNL4 x Meta accelerator flying in from the US, UK, and beyond, plus VCs from Atomico, Redpoint, DN Capital, Educapital, Dreamcraft, Left Lane, Boost Capital, Brighteye, Credo, Inovo and Speedinvest.
Why This Event Matters
Slush is about discovery. But Venture Speak Easy is about connection – slowing down enough to think, talk and share openly. For founders navigating the chaos of consumer tech and investors seeking the next breakout team, this is the room where sparks fly.
When: 19 November, 4:30-8:00 PM | Helsinki (during Slush)
Attendance is limited and registration is subject to approval.
