EP24 - "Nordic Innovation, Health Tech, and Youth Entrepreneurship: How Bilbao Slush'D is Uniting Spain's Startup Ecosystem with Global Vision" with David Cabezon

"It takes a village to build a leader."David Cabezon shares his journey from studying in Finland to becoming a biotech CEO and co-founding Bilbao Slush'D (https://www.bilbaoslushd.com/), emphasizing his passion for health tech and fostering youth entrepreneurship in Spain. He and Emil Drud discuss the upcoming Slush‘D event, highlighting Nordic-Iberian collaboration, innovative marketing, and the importance of niche talent in the startup ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction to David Cabezon Egurrola03:06 The Journey into Health Tech and Entrepreneurship05:59 Navigating Incubators and Accelerators08:57 Managing Stress and Prioritizing Tasks11:59 The Importance of Teamwork in Startups15:00 Bringing Bilbao Slush’D to Life21:00 The Vision for Bilbao Slush’D26:46 Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship and Global Mindset31:25 Exploring Event Opportunities in Finland34:05 Marketing Strategies for Startup Events37:51 Highlighting Notable Speakers and Niche Talent40:15 Connecting the Nordics and Iberian Peninsula43:23 The Nordic Model of Collaboration52:13 Lessons from Small Ecosystems