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New Year Startup Kickoff

Jump into the new year with us at the New Year Startup Kickoff 2025! Since this is our very first major event of 2025, we are taking it to new heights and promise an outstanding program featuring inspiring founders, engaging debates, and a toast with champagne to kick off the year together.

As a founder, navigating the challenges of a new year can be daunting. Balancing innovation with financial stability, managing a growing team, and staying ahead of market trends are just a few of the dilemmas that can arise. Join us on January 16th at our New Year's reception to explore solutions and gain insights.

We are also proud to introduce DI Startups' brand new 2-year free membership program – a fantastic opportunity for startups to receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Alex Randrup, Senior Adviser of DI Startup, will further explore this topic and discuss how we view it as an excellent opportunity to spread the message and strengthen the entrepreneurial community.

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Real stories and current challenges

At this event, we will embrace founder stories and focus on the pressing challenges they currently face. The concept is simple: three intriguing founders will present their entrepreneurial journeys up to today, each concluding with a dilemma they are currently encountering.

These dilemmas will then be addressed in our live podcast studio with the help of a skilled panel of participants. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to contribute and share their own experiences, leveraging the collective wisdom of our community.

We have selected two entrepreneurs, each at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey, ensuring a diverse range of stories and insights.

Scroll down to see the entire program and speakers of the event.

  • Registration & Networking

    You are welcome to help yourself at the bar and get ready for an enjoyable afternoon. Enjoy!

  • Welcome and introduction

    Welcome to New Year Startup Kickoff with Alex Randrup Thomassen, Senior Adviser, DI Startup.

  • From school project into a fast-growing international scale-up

    Drip drop transformed a school project into an international scale-up. With two bold pivots and eight years of perseverance, they revolutionized the umbrella rental business. Now active in over 1,000 properties across 26 countries and achieving 160% growth last year, they’re gearing up for the US market with 19 dedicated employees. What will drive their success next?

  • Innovative entrepreneur opens doors for muslim women in fitness centers

    Join us at DI New Year's Start-up to hear the inspiring story of entrepreneur Sumeya Hassan, the founder of Reclaim Active. Sumeya has created the product she always needed—the first fully customizable sports hijab. With her startup, she dreams of paving the way for other entrepreneurs like her and ensuring that all women, regardless of religion or body type, have the opportunity to lead an active life.

    Sumeya is on a mission to create the Nike for Muslim women. In 2024, she received an Innofounder grant and is currently working tirelessly to meet the growing international demand. Discover the journey of an inspiring founder and how she is making a significant difference in the world of sportswear.

  • Short break

    During this short break, you can grab some fresh refreshments before we start our podcast session.

  • How to act like a founder in 2025?

    As a founder, navigating the challenges of a new year can be daunting. Balancing innovation with financial stability, managing a growing team, and staying ahead of market trends are just a few of the dilemmas that can arise.

    In this session, we are pleased to welcome Karriereklubben, who, together with a panel of participants, will address some of the questions and challenges presented by our founders. The collaboration between Karriereklubben and DI - Dansk Industri aims to highlight blind spots in working life.

  • Networking

    Time to bump into old friends and meet new ones from across the startup community.