Amplifying Female Voices: The wednesday. Database Podcast
Amplifying Female Voices: The wednesday. Database Podcast
Podcast Description
The wednesday. Database podcast brings the Database to life, spotlighting the inspiring stories behind the companies.
The podcast, hosted by Olivia Rönnemaa, welcomes a new guest each month to share their journey, offering a fresh perspective on the startup ecosystem with the signature wednesday. twist.
Tune in to hear bold ideas, honest conversations, and a celebration of female voices in entrepreneurship.
wednesday. is a community with a mission of inspiring women and non-binary individuals though its initiatives to increase the number of female startup founders in Finland. We host events, run the Database and advocate for female representation in an ecosystem dominated by males, bringing new insights and refreshing takes.
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The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship, gender diversity, and startup culture, with episodes like 'Olivia and Ani Unpack the Database' which delve into the origins of wednesday. and highlight personal experiences in building a supportive community for women. Specific focus areas include overcoming barriers in male-dominated industries and amplifying female voices in business.
Founder Frequency is the official podcast of wednesday. Hosted by Caitie Santo, we explore the real stories and perspectives shaping the founder ecosystem. In each episode, we talk about what it’s actually like to be part of this space—the decisions, lessons, and identity shifts that come with it, and how we can shape a more inclusive future for women and non-binary founders.
Rooted in the Finnish startup ecosystem and open to global voices, Founder Frequency exists to make entrepreneurship feel more visible, relatable, and possible for anyone who’s ever thought, “could I actually do this?”
About wednesday.:
What if the step you’re waiting to feel ready for is actually the one that creates the momentum you need?
In this episode of Founder Frequency, Caitie sits down with Noora Saksa, CEO of Slush, to explore how momentum is actually created, and why it rarely comes from having everything figured out. And spoiler! It’s built by following what feels interesting, taking the small step forward, and choosing action over overthinking.
From growing up in a small village in eastern Finland to leading one of the world’s most recognized startup organizations, Noora shares the decisions that shaped her path, and the moments where she chose to act before she felt 100% ready.
Together, they get into what “ready enough” really looks like in practice, why the slightly uncomfortable option is often the one worth taking, and how self-trust is built through proof. They also pull back the curtain on what it takes to build environments like Slush—from creating trust and momentum within teams to actively shaping a more inclusive startup ecosystem for women and non-binary founders.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Growing up in a small village and how early exposure to grit shaped Noora’s mindset
- The unexpected moment that pulled her into the startup ecosystem
- Why a simple “why not apply?” mentality can open doors you didn’t plan for
- Choosing the role that felt the most uncomfortable and why that’s often the right path
- How to break big, intimidating decisions into small, actionable steps
- What “ready enough” actually looks like in real life
- What it takes to create trust, momentum, and excitement as a leader
- How Slush is actively shaping a more inclusive ecosystem
Where to find us!
- Instagram: @wednesday.community
- wednesdaycommunity.com
- Stay connected on LinkedIn
- Connect with Caitie on LinkedIn
Resources from the episode
- Learn more about Slush: website | LinkedIn | Instagram
- Apply to be a Slush Team Lead by 11 May: apply here
- Grab your early bird ticket to Slush 2026 here
- Connect with Noora on LinkedIn
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About Founder Frequency
Founder Frequency is the official podcast of wednesday. Hosted by Caitie Santo, we explore the real stories and perspectives shaping the founder ecosystem. In each episode, we talk about what it’s actually like to be part of this space—the decisions, lessons, and identity shifts that come with it, and how we can shape a more inclusive future for women and non-binary founders.
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