This is an invitation to make HERstory together.

My message is clear: there is hope, when we work together.

Women's rights and DEI topics are not having a moment, and Crush is needed more than before. 

I won't sugarcoat it: we were struggling to get event sponsors. 

So it was only logical to think: "I will sell the shirt off my back, if I have to. But Crush is happening."

After sitting with this thought for a while, I knew there had to be a better way.

Then it came to me: What if we all donate just one piece of clothing, sell them, and the proceeds go to support Crush?

Would you say "y...

Get ready to scale your business up together with an entrepreneur couple Anna and Jussi Kurkela, also known as the Skaalaajat. 

A serial entrepreneur couple with more than thirty years of entrepreneurial experience. One of the most well-known companies they founded is the clothing company Papu Design, which they grew from zero to a turnover of 3.5 million euros in seven years. 

Anna and Jussi are not typical consultants, as they do not tell you what you should do, but help you to trust yourself and find the right answers within yourself - because that's the only way you can build sustainable...

Gabrielle Stanley Blair is the New York Times best-selling author of three books, including the landmark Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion, now in 12 international editions.

Gabrielle is the founder of DesignMom.com. Started in 2006, it has been named a Website of the Year by Time Magazine, and praised as a top parenting blog by The Wall Street Journal. Gabrielle is also a founder of Alt Summit, the blockbuster annual conference for online content creators and creative entrepreneurs, currently in its 16th year.

As a thought leader for almost 20 years, Gabrielle ha...

Ben Blair holds a PhD in Philosophy and Education from Columbia University.

He is a Co-Founder and President of Newlane University. Started in 2017, Newlane is an online university with a mission to make quality liberal arts higher education accessible to anyone on earth by breaking down barriers of cost, schedule, and geography. Newlane students and professors are based in 40+ different countries, and Newlane earned U.S. accreditation in 2023.

Imagine this: You walk into a room full of decision-makers, all eyes on you.

Hanna Vuorinen is a transformational business leader and founder of Media Minds.

As the former Head of Film in Finland at Business Finland, she successfully positioned Finland as a premier location for international productions, building strategic relationships with major US studios and leading initiatives that showcased the country's creative potential on a global stage.

Her portfolio includes managing multi-million euro productions and developing content strategies for international brands. 

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions and d...

Aino Bergius is the CEO of Slush, the world’s leading startup event and the largest global gathering of venture capital.

Starting as a volunteer at 15, she worked her way up through multiple leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2024.

She now leads a rapidly scaling, not-for-profit organization that has grown from a core team of 20 to a 1,600-person operation, generating €10M+ in annual revenue.

Aino holds a Master’s in System Management and a BA in Economics from Aalto University. She is committed to making Europe the best place to build and scale companies.

Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for almost 20 years. From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving and setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire. His role at Epicenter focuses on building and supporting vibrant entrepreneurial communities, fostering collaboration, and enabling growth through dynamic networking and knowledge-sharing events.

Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world’s most fascinating and influential people, from world leaders like Bill Clinton to iconic...

Sandra Lindholm is a Certified Business & Life Coach, HeartHealer®, and nurse, dedicated to helping high-performing leaders break free from the emotional and energetic blocks that hold them back. With a unique blend of science-backed coaching, deep transformational healing, and a strong foundation in healthcare, Sandra empowers high-achieving entrepreneurs and business leaders to lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable energy—without burning out.

Her mission? To redefine success by placing humanity at the heart of leadership, creating a new way of building businesses that thrive withou...

 Minna Patosalmi is a leadership coach, board professional, and change facilitator with two decades of corporate experience, including over six years as a CEO in the metal industry.

After her executive career, she has focused on helping leaders and leadership teams grow and succeed. Her expertise lies in balancing responsibility, impactful communication, self-leadership, and coaching-based leadership. She delivers insights in a way that inspires and challenges participants to think differently, bringing depth, humanity, and practicality to her coaching.

Minna holds a Master’s degree in Econo...

The first time someone suggested to me “Katja, you should have your own conference” over 15 years ago, I knew I would never do it alone.

It’s been one of my professional highlights to build Crush Event, and I’m so thankful Anna did it with me.

When Anna decided to step down from Crush as a co-founder, I was facing many questions.

Should I quit?

What should I do?

How am I going to do it all alone?

Those were all the wrong questions.

Crush was never about me, or what I could accomplish (or not).

Crush has always been about all of us and for all of us.

Suddenly, I wasn’t that worried.

I...