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Talent First
Talent First is a project based in North Savo, Finland, aimed at attracting skilled professionals to the region to meet local workforce needs and enhance regional appeal through collaboration among stakeholders.
Overview
What Talent First does
What Talent First is
Talent First is a project based in North Savo, Finland, aimed at attracting skilled professionals to the region to meet local workforce needs and enhance regional appeal through collaboration among stakeholders.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- April 5, 2026
Official channels
Find Talent First elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Talent First as a community
Community overview
Talent First is an ongoing project based in North Savo, Finland, officially running from September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The project aims to attract skilled professionals to the region to meet the needs of local employers, enhance regional appeal, and foster collaboration among various stakeholders, including businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities.
Community focus
Talent First focuses on enhancing the attractiveness of North Savo as a destination for skilled professionals. The initiative emphasizes collaboration across municipal, organizational, and corporate boundaries to address the region's workforce needs.
Member value
Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to regional events, and resources related to living and working in North Savo.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Students · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Community activity
Events and activity
Talent First hosts several events including the Tahko Ski Lift Pitch, an international startup event in Eastern Finland that attracts startups, investors, and business professionals, and Synty, a business event focusing on current themes and networking opportunities.
Notable members
Mohammed Salem Ba Shoaib - Vice Chairman, Kuopio International Student Council; Noor e Sehar Butt - Chairman, Kuopio International Student Council.
Capability profile
Talent First as an event host
Event focus
Talent First focuses on enhancing the attractiveness of North Savo as a destination for skilled professionals. The initiative emphasizes collaboration across municipal, organizational, and corporate boundaries to address the region's workforce needs.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- meetup
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Regions
- Europe
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Mohammed Salem Ba Shoaib - Vice Chairman, Kuopio International Student Council; Noor e Sehar Butt - Chairman, Kuopio International Student Council.
Capability profile
Talent First as a publisher
Editorial focus
Talent First is an initiative aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of North Savo as a destination for skilled professionals. The project emphasizes collaboration across municipal, organizational, and corporate boundaries to address the region's workforce needs.
Audience value
Talent First provides a platform for skilled professionals to connect with local employers and learn about opportunities in North Savo, fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- podcast and video-series
- Primary platform
- YouTube
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Students · Founders
- Regions
- Europe
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
The main publications include the 'Talent Talks' podcast series and a YouTube channel featuring webinars and information sessions related to the project and regional opportunities.
Common questions
What to know about Talent First
Upseed classifies Talent First under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 5, 2026
Known limits
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