ODDpeople is building the next-generation creativity and culture platform through two flagship ventures: ODDfest and ODD_. ODDfest is Finland’s next-generation creative and cultural festival – think Slush meets Flow Festival. It unites art, business, music, and future thinking into one stage, creating a space where the creative elite, industry leaders, and cultural innovators collide. ODD_ is a 7-days-a-week hybrid social club and nightclub in Helsinki. By day, it’s a creative hub for coworking, wellness, and the arts; by night, it transforms into a radically inclusive, forward-thinking cultural nightlife space. The Problem We’re Solving: Finland’s creative and cultural industries are vibrant but fragmented. Artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators often work in silos, lacking platforms that connect them with each other, with audiences, and with opportunities for growth. Meanwhile, the cultural spaces that do exist are often either purely entertainment-driven or purely professional – rarely both. Our Solution: We bring the worlds of creativity, business, and culture under one roof – both figuratively (through ODDfest) and literally (through ODD_). We create spaces, online and offline, where new ideas can be born, collaborations can spark, and culture can evolve. Why We’re Doing It: We believe that creativity is a driver of societal change and economic growth. By making Finland a hub for next-generation creative culture, we’re putting it on the global cultural map – and creating a movement that inspires, elevates, and unites people from all walks of life.