Women Building Startups: Navigating Male-Dominated Environments

A curated, high-trust roundtable for women navigating male-dominated environments in startups, tech, and the wider ecosystem.

This is not a panel. It is a real conversation. Expect honesty, nuance, and practical takeaways you can actually use.

In the room:

Anna Brchisky, Founder and CEO of Bamla. Before Bamla, she led communications and PR at Slush and the Finnish Venture Capital Association.

Riikka Rajaviita, founder and angel investor. She works with startups and growth companies on commercialization, partnerships, and early-stage growth.

What you'll get out of it

  • A candid conversation about building, visibility, and credibility in rooms that are still mostly male

  • Practical takeaways from people who have built companies and shaped how startups are seen

  • A small room of ambitious, career-oriented women

Tuesday 20 October, 16:00-18:00Startup Sauna

Chatham house rules. Kept small on purpose.