How to WIN WAR with NAFO Dogs & Startup Mentality! Keynote by Ragnar Saas / Salto X

Learn how Salto X, a pioneering organization, combines their startup expertise with humanitarian aid to support Ukraine, providing critical supplies, logistics, and mental health support to those affected by the war.

Key takeaways

Key Takeaways

  • The speaker’s organization is helping Ukraine by providing cars, logistics, and support to various units and dispatching convoys to deliver goods and supplies.
  • They have delivered over 166 trucks and have been working with military units, NGOs, and local authorities.
  • Their team has experience with hackathons, startups, and entrepreneurship, and they apply this experience to productize their efforts.
  • They emphasize the importance of building relationships with people in Ukraine, meeting them in person, and addressing mental health concerns.
  • Their efforts are motivated by a desire to help people, not just supply goods.
  • They are working on marketing, fundraising, and building partnerships to expand their reach and impact.
  • They have received support from the Baltic states, Germany, and other countries.
  • Their founder has a personal connection to Ukraine, being married to a Ukrainian citizen.
  • They are collecting cars, goods, and donations through a private fundraising campaign.
  • They have delivered goods to Chernobyl, and have been involved in other relief efforts.

Additional Points

  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just donating, but also building relationships and understanding the needs of the people.
  • They highlight the challenges of war, including the need to address mental health concerns and provide a sense of normalcy.
  • They discuss the impact of Elon Musk’s starlink satellite internet on Ukraine.
  • They mention the importance of education, entrepreneurship, and innovation in addressing the challenges of war.