Ski innovation 2019

The start-up conference of a different kind

Skinnovation, the annual startup conference on skis, has again given numerous entrepreneurs, investors and startup interested people from all over the world the opportunity to present their ideas and connect with potential investors. At various discussion rounds, talks at the ski huts or at the networking ski race, there were numerous opportunities for all participants to exchange ideas and get inspired. Even though the weather didn't quite cooperate at the beginning, the three-day conference was a complete success. On the last day, the participants were rewarded for their efforts with bright sunshine.

UP STREAM SURFING was of course in the middle of it instead of being there! At the 90-second networking pitch, our CEO Michael already pitched our startup on Thursday evening, at the Tyrolean Chamber of Commerce, in front of the entire event. On Friday, another pitch was on the agenda in Axamer Lizum. This time, however, with a special feature: the pitch took place on the ski lift. The Ski-Lift Pitch is about convincing potential investors of your business idea, and that while riding up the ski lift together.

Of course, we also wanted to know from Michael what his impressions of the pitch and the entire start-up conference were. We asked him a few questions and asked him to answer them briefly and succinctly.

Michael at the 90-second pitch

Photo by: GOT iT! Shootings

Photo by: GOT iT! Shootings

The interview

Question: What is your overall conclusion of the conference?

,,Once again a very nice conference with fantastic people. Very well organized and perfect to talk to others in the powder, on the huts and at the evening events.''

Question: What is special about the elevator pitch for you?

The lift pitches took place under difficult conditions, snowstorm, and completely soaked. Nevertheless, the investors were enthusiastic and we are excited about where the journey will continue. A short anecdote: In 2017, I presented our idea and product for the first time at Skinnovation in front of the public and an audience of 100 people, with trembling knees.''

Question: What conversations did you have? And what did it bring you?

There was a lot of interest in the UP STREAM SURFING system. I spent most of my time explaining the system and when the season starts. Also, there was a lot of feedback from other startups who want to support us on our way.''

Question: When does the season start?

We will start with the first courses in May, but you can already book now. I can hardly wait!"

Question: Would you participate again next year?

Yes, but only if Malte from https://thefoodguide.de/, Flo and Siamak from https://hypd.co/de/, Carola and Immi from https://www.smicies.com, Addy from https://kapten-son.com/de/ and Flo and Yalung from https://gruender.lexoffice.de come by again!

All information about Skinnovation 2019 can be found at www.skinnovation.io!