Great things happen when you leave your comfort zone. X2 Labs in Stavanger (my hometown) launched this competetion two weeks ago. All you had to do was this:
Make a 60 second video where you explain why you should win and how expontential technology is going to change the future. You had to post the video and tag the company.
I was reluctant to this, as I don't like seeing myself on video or publishing a video that was public. What if someone laughed at me? Or what if someone thought my English wasn't good?
But guess what? I did it and I won!
(Screenshot from the video, I made Snapchat an example so that explains the silly filter.)
I mentioned 3D printing, drones, solar power and cryptocurrency in my video. I said I wanted to win because I just started my own company and need some inspiration, and that I would love to meet the Norwegian Crown Prince.... :)
The prize?
Tickets to Slush!!
Round trip from anywhere in the world.
1000 Euros spending money.
Accomodation.
I really miss Norway, so I think a trip to Helsinki will make me feel like I'm almost home. I can't wait to experience Slush and Helsinki! I do need to buy some warm clothes for this trip though, as all my winter stuff is back home in Norway.
Check out http://www.slush.org/ to read more about this awesome event. This is what they write about the event on their website:
During what is – let’s be honest – the sh*ttiest weather season of the year, Slush brings together the leading actors of the global tech scene to Helsinki for something very special. Described by many as “Burning Man meets TED”, the event has grown in just a few short years to 15,000 attendees and 1 million live stream viewers. Close to 2,000 startups, 800 venture capitalists, and 700 journalists from over 100 countries come to Slush to drive business, and to experience the phenomenal atmosphere.
It's safe to say that I'm very excited for the upcoming trip! And if you guys have been to Helsinki, tell me what I should see and do!
Susanne