Accurately selected speakers from around the world enhance the event with valuable insights. All of our speakers have a personal passion for the expertise they share.
The top-rated SwissEF UpScaler Program has successfully supported more than 25 innovative Startups with its unique approach for a faster and successful international growth. Get inspired by three usecases and learn how you can win one of the 12 vouchers worth CHF 80k for workshops and expert coaching.
– Overview SwissEF UpScaler Program and 80k Voucher
– UseCases of Revendo, Sensopro and Yamo
– CEO Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Peter Stähli, Head of Entrepreneuership, Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
Aurel Greiner, CEO, Revendo
Jan Urfer, CEO, Sensopro
In this Masterclass we use a startup “drone company” as a case study to exemplify what steps a startup should take with regards to IP. The teaching of the case study can be applied to any technology as we address the most common questions and problems which startups face and provide advice on what steps startups should to take. We generalize the teaching of the case study so that the audience can more easily apply the presented advice to their own field of technology. Lastly we demonstrate how we can apply the teaching to the field of chemical compounds.
Other Speaker: Ronan Guirey, Director & Member of the Board, P&TS SA
Corporate Venture Capital – a smarter way to approach innovation
Lukas André Managing Partner Redstone Schweiz
Do you consider a new way of approaching innovation and investments? Join this session to learn about ambitions and strategic reasons for being a Corporate Investor or a Corporate Venture Capitalist with the experts.
Let’s use MA Ventures as an example to discuss how companies can invest in startups, what the most common obstacles and key success factors are, and why professional structures and processes are import
Other Speaker: Beat Schlumpf, Head MA Ventures, Migros Aare
Head of Development Team Medical Embedded Software Helbling Technik Bern AG
12:00 - 12:45Room: Panorama 4
Helbling Technik Bern AG
Success Factors for Innovative Product Development
Urs Anliker Head of Development Team Medical Embedded Software Helbling Technik Bern AG
Based on our experience gained in hundreds of completed consumer and MedTech projects, we present key success factors for setting up and running an innovative product development project efficiently, incl. collaboration in competence networks, risk driven development, best practices in systems engineering, and impact of regulatory and normative requirements.
Other Speaker: Matthias Pfister, Head of Development Team Optical Data Science, Helbling Technik Bern AG
#product development #competence network #risk driven development #systems engineering #innovation
How to turn climate action into long-term business opportunities
Simon Aspinall CEO, Ecorobotix
Learn from the CEOs of three Swiss startups that are tackling climate change to literally “change the world”: Ecorobotix reduces the use of crop protection products by up to 95%. Daphne Technology can have a substantial impact on lowering Greenhouse Gas emissions in the shipping sector. Southpole realises deep decarbonisation pathways across industries.
Speakers: Renat Heuberger, CEO, South Pole
Mario Michan, CEO, Daphne
Moderator: Dominique Mégret, Head of Swisscom Ventures Autor of Deeptech Nation
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
Carlo Badini Founder and CEO, Pabio
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Scaling out of Switzerland - how to make the jump from local to global
Daniela Bar-Gera Head of Office Basel/Zurich Plug and Play
What makes or brakes the scaling of a startup out of one counry?
Traps and pitfalls, opportunities and chances – what can you learn from others that have done it succesfully?
Listen to three startups explain their journey. A startup from Switzerland, one from Italy and one from Germany. Three different markets, three different strategies – or are they really that different?
What would they have done differently, what do they advise to do? And is there a blue print to follow?
Speakers:
Nilson Kufus, Co-Founder & CEO, Nomoko
John Klepper, CEO & Founder, PIPRA
Israel’s flourishing start ups – can Switzerland match this success?
Anat Bar-Gera Entrepreneur and Investor in Israel
Israel is exploding in terms of investments, exits and unicorns. This offers a unique financial opportunity for founders and investors. What are the reasons for the Israeli eco system’s success, how does this compare to the Swiss eco system, and what can be done in order to develop Switzerland in this direction?
Anat Bar-Gera, an entrepreneur and investor in successful Israeli start ups, will share valuable experiences and insights with you.
Speakers:
Dalith Steiger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, SwissCognitive
Udi Remer, Senior Director of Global Business Development, IMS
Incentive Plans - Legal and Tax insights when setting up your ESOP/PSOP
Michael Baier Partner, Wenger Vieli AG
You plan to attract and retain talent for your startup? Then incentive plans in the form of shares, ESOPs or Phantom Stock Option Plans are a crucial instrument.
Learn about structuring and setting-up incentive plans and how to assign options or shares in this workshop with our experienced startup lawyers from Wenger Vieli who will provide you with first-hand practical tips.
Speakers: Patric Eggler, Counsel, Wenger Vieli AG
Dominique Mattmann, Associate, Wenger Vieli AG
Boost your startup journey with design and prototyping
Jean-Baptiste Beau CEO, Oniri SA
For your startup to succeed, you need a full understanding of market opportunities and customer needs. We will introduce you to design and prototyping – a booster program to help you discover your customers, validate your market, and develop the „right“ product. You’ll hear from two startups who used design and prototyping to accelerate their journey.
Other Speakers:
Margaux Peltier, CEO and Co-Founder, Enerdrape
Moderator: Daphna Glaubert, Design Program Manager, Startup Unit, EPFL
André Catana, Head of the Startup Unit, EPFL
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: Patrick Griss, Executive Partner Zühlke Ventures
JP Vuilleumier, Startup INVEST, Startup coach INNOSUISSE
Lukas Julen, CEO, ABUSIZZ AG
Willemien van den Toorn, Managing Partner and Founder, evismo AG
Madiha Derouazi, Founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics
We all produce, process and analyze data on a daily basis but only few understand to transform it into a solution.
Join this session to learn how the startups Art Recognition and Proxinea apply cloud technologies & services to transform various data points into a valuable solution for their customers and how they leverage the startup benefits from Microsoft.
Other Speakers: Maruscha Heyner, Partner Manager, Microsoft for Startups Switzerland
Romanas Einikis, Senior AI Developer, Art Recognition
A Term Sheet is underestimated still it’s an important step before investors invest time and money into a startup.
Join the hands-on workshop and learn which key elements are crucial in a Term Sheet. Jacques Bonvin will walk you through a 1:1 review and analysis of a VC Term Sheet given a financing round.
#Start-Up #Start-Up Financing #VC #VC Financing #Term Sheets #Venture Deals #Power of Law
Lean Cybersecurity: Quick wins to avoid typical Anti-patterns that haunt your product
Thomas Bossard Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Startups have limited resources to develop their digital products.
More often than not, cybersecurity takes a backseat. Yet a single security incident can severely damage your business and reputation.
In this session, we discuss some security anti-patterns during software development. We offer some low-hanging fruits that help you avoid these mistakes and protect your digital innovation.
Speakers: David Sommer, Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Derek Yu, Principal Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
In this workshop, the experts of the startup transaction boutique BV4 will provide you insights into how to value your company. You will learn how investors see the valuation and how to define a valuation that is attractive for both parties of the funding round, the founders and the investor.
Pierre-Yves Caboussat ActionJam, Founder INNOArchitects AG
In their case studies the start-up experts from Swiss Post, SBB and AMAG will show how you can best work with corporates. In the panel discussion, you can ask your questions and they will share dos and don’ts so that you will be well prepared for your next discussion with a corporate. The session is hosted by ActionJam (www.actionjam.com) – the largest Corporate Innovation Network in Switzerland.
Speakers: Philipp Wetzel, Managing Director, AMAG Innovation & Venture LAB
Thierry Golliard, Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing Swiss Post
Markus Graf, Head of Research, Trends and Open Innovation SBB CoFounder F10
Boost your startup journey with design and prototyping
André Catana Head of the Startup Unit EPFL
For your startup to succeed, you need a full understanding of market opportunities and customer needs. We will introduce you to design and prototyping – a booster program to help you discover your customers, validate your market, and develop the „right“ product. You’ll hear from two startups who used design and prototyping to accelerate their journey.
Speakers: Jean-Baptiste Beau, CEO, Oniri SA
Margaux Peltier, CEO and Co-Founder, Enerdrape
Moderator: Daphna Glaubert, Design Program Manager, Startup Unit, EPFL
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
Olivia Chang Journalist and Moderator
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Speakers: Carlo Badini, Founder and CEO, Pabio
John Jost, Enlightra
Matthias Heller, Co-Founder, Lightly
Christian Mischler, Co-Founder
Bryan Giger, Co-Founder & CEO, Dashlabs.ai
#funding #swissstartups #founder
09:30 – 10:15 | Panorama 1
How AI can be used to do good
Join the panel discussion with experienced entrepreneurs who love data and intelligence demonstrated by machines. Let’s find out how Artificial Intelligence can be used to do good – from sustainability, better products to building ecosystems.
Together we also find answers to the questions:
Where do we already find AI in our everyday life and beyond?
In which areas do the experts see great potential to do good?
Why do we need more deep tech/AI companies?
What do founders need to consider when building a deep tech company?
Speaker: Claudiu Musat, Research Manager, Google Research
Adrian Locher, Founder & CEO, Merantix
#AI #aiforgood #deeptech #founder
11:00 – 11:45 | Panorama 1
Scale-Up: Giving Back To The Ecosystem
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers: Flavio Pfafffhauser, Co-Founder and CIO, Beekeeper
Markus Stadler, COO & Founder, Pricehubble
Kilian Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO, VIU
Samuel Müller, CEO, Scandit
Judith Wemmer, Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development, Planted Foods AG
#scaleup #givingback #startuptip
15:30 – 16:15 | Panorama 1
From Founder To Investor
„If I could be an investor, what would I do differently?“ That’s a question that kept our panelists busy as successful founders until they became investors themselves.
Join this inspirational panel to hear what these investors are implementing today, and how badly they wish they’d benefited from these measures way back when.
They can’t turn back the clock! But they can help the next generation of entrepreneurs to thrive by giving offering investment and mentorship.
Longevity - what you can do today for your personal longevity and why this is a great investment opportunity.
Sophie Chabloz Co-Founder and CPO, Avea Life AG
The average lifespan is 83.4 years in Switzerland, however the time we live without any age-induced illnesses known as our “health span” – is only 71 years. At Maximon and the ventures we build, we focus primarily on this 12-year gap. We help people to slow down aging and in some cases even achieve a rejuvenation at the cellular and molecular level. To achieve this goal, Maximon and their cutting-edge in-house research teams are continuously looking for the latest scientific research together with leading scientists and doctors around the world.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Collin Y. Ewald, Scientific Advisor, Maximom AG
Marie Schmidt, Head of Functional Programs, Biolytica AG
Moderator:
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, Founding Partner, Maximon AG
#longevity #investment opportunity #entrepreneurship #company building
#healthy aging #science based
The Swiss and LatAm part of our world are very different in many ways, yet the spirit of entrepreneurship endures in both corners of the globe. In this panel, 4 student founders from LatAm taking part in the 6-month START Fellowship accelerator in St. Gallen will discuss their perception of the Swiss startup ecosystem, compare it with the one in LatAm and evaluate opportunities to build bridges between the two.
Speakers Nick Rupprechter, Managing Director START Fellowship START Global,
Thomas Saad, Co-Founder & CEO CoCo (Compras Compartidas),
Hasler Iglesias, Co-Founder & CEO Agua Segura &
Samuel Villaneda, Co-Founder Invest Inc.
Moderator: Janos Gründling, Content & Partnerships bei START Fellowship, START Global
Gora Conley Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers Dr. Colleen Draper, CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health,
Usha Sarma, PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
Steve Kappenthuler,PhD, Chief Business Officer MUVON Therapeutics AG &
Anna Söderlind, Innovation Expert, Groupe Mutuel.
Serena Lozza-Fiacco, Scientific Founder, Navina+
11 rules to create a hip environment for visionary entrepreneurs.
Dr. Annina Coradi Creative Owner spaceinnovators gmbh
Learn how to design your workspace to build the next big thing.
During a short lightning talk you’ll learn why face-to-face encounters are the secret recipe of successfull startups and how well designed workspaces are crucial to build the next big thing. In the following we’ll shake up the session by questions and knowledge sharing with others. Your take aways:
1. Important design rules for onsite collaboration.
2. Knowhow to create a sense of beloging and cool rituals.
3. Invent your ways of working.
Member of the Management Board GRYPS Offertenportal AG, former Member of the Management Board Beobachter
14:15 - 15:00Room: Szenario 1
Startupticker
How to grow and sell a platform business in Switzerland?
Maria De Bon Member of the Management Board GRYPS Offertenportal AG, former Member of the Management Board Beobachter
Chris Viatte is CEO of Mila, a tech support platform growing strongly in Europe. Gaby Stäheli co-founded Gryps, Switzerland’s largest portal for offers for SME, and sold it to Ringier Axel Springer Verlag in 2021. Maria De Bon accompanied the M&A process on the side of Ringier Axel Springer Verlag.
Learn more about:
– Success factors for platform businesses
– Financing and managing growth
– Exits and MBOs
– Collaborations with corporates
Speakers:
Gaby Stäheli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRYPS Offertenportal AG
Chris Viatte, CEO, Mila
Moderator:
Stefan Kyora, Editor in Chief, Startupticker.ch
Patent Expert, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), Dipl. LM-Ing., ETH Zurich
11:00 - 11:45Room: Panorama 7
IGE
No elite sports without trade marks
Sibilla Delorenzi Patent Expert, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), Dipl. LM-Ing., ETH Zurich
Sponsoring and merchandising are essential for sports. For sponsors, trade mark monopolies are a condition for investment. The stronger the scope of protection of a trade mark and its reputation, the more sponsors invest and the more turnover the merchandising generates. Given all of this, it is not surprising that highly reputed sports clubs as well as top athletes recognise the importance of their trade marks. This session will show how and why sports clubs and athletes protect their brands. Olympic gold and silver medallist and world champion Ramon Zenhäusern will share his thoughts and experience and explain how he protected his trade marks.
Other Speaker: Ramon Zenhäusern, Slalom Ski Racer, Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist, World Champion, winner of 4 ski world cup races, Bachelor of Economics.
Bernard Volken, Attorney-at-Law and partner Troller Hitz Troller Rechtsanwälte
Autor of several books/publications, lectureship at Tongji University in Shanghai.
Moderator: Sibilla Delorenzi, Patent Expert, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), Dipl. LM-Ing. at ETH Zurich
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: Patrick Griss, Executive Partner Zühlke Ventures
JP Vuilleumier, Startup INVEST, Startup coach INNOSUISSE
Lukas Julen, CEO, ABUSIZZ AG
Willemien van den Toorn, Managing Partner and Founder, evismo AG
Join a moderated panel with two founders and two investors, followed by a Q&A session.
Speakers: Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, CEO and Co-founder TOLREMO therapeutics AG
Pascal Mathis, Founding Partner Wingman Ventures, Co-Founder GetYourGuide
Philipp Furler, CEO and Founder, Synhelion SA
Moderator: Marjan Kraak, Head ETH Entrepreneurship, ETH Zurich
Dr. Colleen Draper CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers
Usha Sarma, PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
Steve Kappenthuler,PhD, Chief Business Officer MUVON Therapeutics AG,
Gora Conley, Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA &
Anna Söderlind, Innovation Expert, Groupe Mutuel
Serena Lozza-Fiacco, Scientific Founder, Navina+
In this workshop, the experts of the startup transaction boutique BV4 will provide you insights into how to value your company. You will learn how investors see the valuation and how to define a valuation that is attractive for both parties of the funding round, the founders and the investor.
Proptech x Cleantech: Sustainability and Circular Economy in the World's Biggest Asset Class. Challenges and Opportunities for Startups, VC-Investors and Corporates.
Karel van Eechoud ad interim Global Head Sustainability at Implenia
In this discussion, we would like to discuss the challenges facing construction and real estate in the context of innovation and sustainability, and the resulting opportunities for startup innovation in the world’s largest asset class. Among other things, Circular Economy business models and their impact on traditional and inefficient processes will be highlighted and discussed. What trends emerge on the intersection of #proptech and cleantech? Which ESG criteria does the real estate industry look at? How is circular economy interpreted? Which business models show first signs of superiority? Which proptechs and cleantechs in Switzerland should be watched? These questions will be answered by representatives of proptech / cleantech startups, corporates and VC investors in this discussion.
Speakers: Bastian Zarske Bueno, Head Group Corporate Ventures & Innovation, Member of the Management Team, Swiss Prime Site AG
Dr. Remo Gerber, CEO, LEKO LABS
Etienne Jeoffroy, Founder & CEO, FenX
Incentive Plans - Legal and Tax insights when setting up your ESOP/PSOP
Patric Eggler Counsel, Wenger Vieli AG
You plan to attract and retain talent for your startup? Then incentive plans in the form of shares, ESOPs or Phantom Stock Option Plans are a crucial instrument.
Learn about structuring and setting-up incentive plans and how to assign options or shares in this workshop with our experienced startup lawyers from Wenger Vieli who will provide you with first-hand practical tips.
Other Speaker: Dominique Mattmann, Associate, Wenger Vieli AG
Moderator:
Michael Baier, Partner, Wenger Vieli AG
Romanas Einikis Senior AI Developer Art Recognition
We all produce, process and analyze data on a daily basis but only few understand to transform it into a solution.
Join this session to learn how the startups Art Recognition and Proxinea apply cloud technologies & services to transform various data points into a valuable solution for their customers and how they leverage the startup benefits from Microsoft.
Other Speakers: Maruscha Heyner, Partner Manager, Microsoft for Startups Switzerland
Bernard Bertschy, CEO & Founder, Proxinea
Longevity - what you can do today for your personal longevity and why this is a great investment opportunity.
Prof. Dr. Collin Y. Ewald Scientific Advisor, Maximom AG
The average lifespan is 83.4 years in Switzerland, however the time we live without any age-induced illnesses known as our “health span” – is only 71 years. At Maximon and the ventures we build, we focus primarily on this 12-year gap. We help people to slow down aging and in some cases even achieve a rejuvenation at the cellular and molecular level. To achieve this goal, Maximon and their cutting-edge in-house research teams are continuously looking for the latest scientific research together with leading scientists and doctors around the world.
Speakers:
Sophie Chabloz, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Avea Life AG
Marie Schmidt, Head of Functional Programs, Biolytica AG
Moderator:
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, Founding Partner, Maximon AG
#longevity #investment opportunity #entrepreneurship #company building
#healthy aging #science based
Growing from Seed to growth stage – what did you learn about customers, the value add of your product, and pricing strategies?
Olivier Eyries Co-Founder, Saporo
Notable venture capitalists and successful startups will share their experiences on the interplay between growing tech companies and their customers. How to build a truly customer-centric business across stages & make sure you learn more about your product’s value and the best pricing mechanism while growing.
Other Speaker: Andrei Roth, Commercial Pricing Director, UiPath
Benedikt Schuppli, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, FQX
Moritz Geilinger Co-Founder Robin and postdoctoral researcher, ETH
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to fundamentally change science, business and society. The development of reliable applications of AI also strengthens Switzerland as a place for innovation and entrepreneurship. Often however, students and researchers miss the opportunity of discovering their entrepreneurial side, while start-ups provide one of the most exciting learning curves for personality development, gaining hands-on experience for turning ideas into products, and working with other highly talented people.
We are therefore excited to announce our panel discussion “Connecting AI Research & Entrepreneurship”, where you can join the founders of the innovative startups DeepJudge, EthonAI and Robin from the ETH AI Center, as they share their own experience and give personal insights and tips to researchers and future entrepreneurs in the AI field.
Content & Partnerships bei START Fellowship START Global
15:30 - 16:15Room: Aare Plenum
START Global
Building Bridges between Ecosystems
Janos Gründling Content & Partnerships bei START Fellowship START Global
The Swiss and LatAm part of our world are very different in many ways, yet the spirit of entrepreneurship endures in both corners of the globe. In this panel, 4 student founders from LatAm taking part in the 6-month START Fellowship accelerator in St. Gallen will discuss their perception of the Swiss startup ecosystem, compare it with the one in LatAm and evaluate opportunities to build bridges between the two.
Speakers
Thomas Saad, Co-Founder & CEO CoCo (Compras Compartidas),
Hasler Iglesias, Co-Founder & CEO Agua Segura &
Samuel Villaneda, Co-Founder Invest Inc.
Sofia Chaves, Co-Founder & CCO, Systemvote
How to make your health and medtech startup investable
Nadine Geiser Principal, Redalpine VC
Join us for a fireside discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and investors on how to make your healthtech or medtech startup investment-ready. We’ll hear first-hand what drives investment-decisions in the health&medtech space, which are the pitfalls entrepreneurs should avoid and how do you establish a successful fundraising strategy, amongst others.
Speakers: Matthias Peterhans, COO, ender diagnostics
Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Nadine Geiser, Principal, Redalpine VC
Christian Scherrer, Investment Director, Kinnevik
Moderator: Sebastien Hug, University of Bern, Head of the Innovation Office
Fabian Gerber Senior Relationship Manager SIX Swiss Exchange
In this special fireside chat, Swisspreneur will interview Jan Luescher (ASMALLWORLD) & Fabian Gerber (SIX) special guest to talk about their journey to the public markets. Join us for insightful learnings along the way, when it makes sense to go IPO and how you successfully go public with your company.
Proptech x Cleantech: Sustainability and Circular Economy in the World's Biggest Asset Class. Challenges and Opportunities for Startups, VC-Investors and Corporates.
Dr. Remo Gerber CEO, LEKO LABS
In this discussion, we would like to discuss the challenges facing construction and real estate in the context of innovation and sustainability, and the resulting opportunities for startup innovation in the world’s largest asset class. Among other things, Circular Economy business models and their impact on traditional and inefficient processes will be highlighted and discussed. What trends emerge on the intersection of #proptech and cleantech? Which ESG criteria does the real estate industry look at? How is circular economy interpreted? Which business models show first signs of superiority? Which proptechs and cleantechs in Switzerland should be watched? These questions will be answered by representatives of proptech / cleantech startups, corporates and VC investors in this discussion.
Speakers: Bastian Zarske Bueno, Head Group Corporate Ventures & Innovation, Member of the Management Team, Swiss Prime Site AG
Karen van Eechoud, ad interim Global Head Sustainability at Implenia
Etienne Jeoffroy, Founder & CEO, FenX
The top-rated SwissEF UpScaler Program has successfully supported more than 25 innovative Startups with its unique approach for a faster and successful international growth. Get inspired by three usecases and learn how you can win one of the 12 vouchers worth CHF 80k for workshops and expert coaching.
– Overview SwissEF UpScaler Program and 80k Voucher
– UseCases of Revendo, Sensopro and Yamo
– CEO Panel Discuss
Speakers: Peter Stähli, Head of Entrepreneuership, Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
José Amado-Blanco, CIO, Yamo
Jan Urfer, CEO, Sensopro
Boost your startup journey with design and prototyping
Daphna Glaubert Program Manager, Startup Unit, EPFL
For your startup to succeed, you need a full understanding of market opportunities and customer needs. We will introduce you to design and prototyping – a booster program to help you discover your customers, validate your market, and develop the „right“ product. You’ll hear from two startups who used design and prototyping to accelerate their journey.
Speakers:
Jean-Baptiste Beau, CEO, Oniri SA
Margaux Peltier, CEO and Co-Founder, Enerdrape
Moderator: André Catana, Head of the Startup Unit, EPFL
Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing Swiss Post
14:15 - 15:00Room: Panorama 3
Action Jam
How to connect as a Start-up with Corporates?
Thierry Golliard Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing Swiss Post
In their case studies the start-up experts from Swiss Post, SBB and AMAG will show how you can best work with corporates. In the panel discussion, you can ask your questions and they will share dos and don’ts so that you will be well prepared for your next discussion with a corporate. The session is hosted by ActionJam (www.actionjam.com) – the largest Corporate Innovation Network in Switzerland.
Speakers: Philipp Wetzel, Managing Director, AMAG Innovation & Venture LAB
Markus Graf, Head of Research, Trends and Open Innovation, SBB CoFounder F10
Moderator: Pierre-Yves Caboussat, ActionJam, Founder INNOArchitects AG
Paula Suhner, ActionJam tbc
Head of Research, Trends and Open Innovation, SBB CoFounder, F10
14:15 - 15:00Room: Panorama 3
Action Jam
How to connect as a Start-up with Corporates?
Markus Graf Head of Research, Trends and Open Innovation, SBB CoFounder, F10
In their case studies the start-up experts from Swiss Post, SBB and AMAG will show how you can best work with corporates. In the panel discussion, you can ask your questions and they will share dos and don’ts so that you will be well prepared for your next discussion with a corporate. The session is hosted by ActionJam (www.actionjam.com) – the largest Corporate Innovation Network in Switzerland.
Speakers: Philipp Wetzel, Managing Director, AMAG Innovation & Venture LAB
Thierry Golliard, Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing, Swiss Post
Moderator: Pierre-Yves Caboussat, ActionJam, Founder INNOArchitects AG
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
Bryan Giger Co-Founder & CEO, Dashlabs.ai
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Speakers: Carlo Badini, Founder and CEO, Pabio
John Jost, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Enlightra
Christian Mischler, Co-Founder, Deskimo
Matthias Heller, Co-Founder, Lightly
Raphael Schaad, Founder & CEO, Cron
Moderator: Olivia Chang, Journalist, anchor and moderator
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: JP Vuilleumier, Startup INVEST, Startup coach INNOSUISSE
Lukas Julen, CEO, ABUSIZZ AG
Willemien van den Toorn, Managing Partner and Founder, evismo AG
Madiha Derouazi, Founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics
Ronan Guirey Director & Member of the Board P&TS SA
In this Masterclass we use a startup “drone company” as a case study to exemplify what steps a startup should take with regards to IP. The teaching of the case study can be applied to any technology as we address the most common questions and problems which startups face and provide advice on what steps startups should to take. We generalize the teaching of the case study so that the audience can more easily apply the presented advice to their own field of technology. Lastly we demonstrate how we can apply the teaching to the field of chemical compounds.
Other Speaker: Franck Amiot, European Patent Attorney, P&TS SA
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to fundamentally change science, business and society. The development of reliable applications of AI also strengthens Switzerland as a place for innovation and entrepreneurship. Often however, students and researchers miss the opportunity of discovering their entrepreneurial side, while start-ups provide one of the most exciting learning curves for personality development, gaining hands-on experience for turning ideas into products, and working with other highly talented people.
We are therefore excited to announce our panel discussion “Connecting AI Research & Entrepreneurship”, where you can join the founders of the innovative startups DeepJudge, EthonAI and Robin from the ETH AI Center, as they share their own experience and give personal insights and tips to researchers and future entrepreneurs in the AI field.
Speakers:
Bernhard Kratzwald, Co-Founder & CTO, ethonAI
Moritz Geilinger, Co-Founder Robin and postdoctoral researcher, ETH
Moderator: Viviana Gropengiesser, Director Entrepreneurial programs, ETH AI Center
Viviana Gropengiesser Director Entrepreneurial programs, ETH AI Center
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to fundamentally change science, business and society. The development of reliable applications of AI also strengthens Switzerland as a place for innovation and entrepreneurship. Often however, students and researchers miss the opportunity of discovering their entrepreneurial side, while start-ups provide one of the most exciting learning curves for personality development, gaining hands-on experience for turning ideas into products, and working with other highly talented people.
We are therefore excited to announce our panel discussion “Connecting AI Research & Entrepreneurship”, where you can join the founders of the innovative startups DeepJudge, EthonAI and Robin from the ETH AI Center, as they share their own experience and give personal insights and tips to researchers and future entrepreneurs in the AI field.
Speakers: Paulina Grnarova, Co-Founder & CEO, DeepJudge
Bernhard Kratzwald, Co-Founder & CTO, ethonAI
Moritz Geilinger, Co-Founder Robin and postdoctoral researcher, ETH
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to fundamentally change science, business and society. The development of reliable applications of AI also strengthens Switzerland as a place for innovation and entrepreneurship. Often however, students and researchers miss the opportunity of discovering their entrepreneurial side, while start-ups provide one of the most exciting learning curves for personality development, gaining hands-on experience for turning ideas into products, and working with other highly talented people.
We are therefore excited to announce our panel discussion “Connecting AI Research & Entrepreneurship”, where you can join the founders of the innovative startups DeepJudge, EthonAI and Robin from the ETH AI Center, as they share their own experience and give personal insights and tips to researchers and future entrepreneurs in the AI field.
Speakers: Paulina Grnarova, Co-Founder & CEO, DeepJudge
Moritz Geilinger, Co-Founder Robin and postdoctoral researcher, ETH
Moderator: Viviana Gropengiesser, Director Entrepreneurial programs, ETH AI Center
Growing from Seed to growth stage – what did you learn about customers, the value add of your product, and pricing strategies?
Jasmin Heimann Investment Associate Lightbird
Notable venture capitalists and successful startups will share their experiences on the interplay between growing tech companies and their customers. How to build a truly customer-centric business across stages & make sure you learn more about your product’s value and the best pricing mechanism while growing.
Speakers: Andrei Roth, Commercial Pricing Director, UiPath
Benedikt Schuppli, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, FQX
Olivier Eyries, Co-Founder, Saporo
Moderator:
Nina Rinke, Investor, Earlybird Venture Capital
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
Matthias Heller Co-Founder, Lightly
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Speakers: Carlo Badini, Founder and CEO, Pabio
John Jost, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Enlightra
Christian Mischler, Co-Founder, Deskimo
Bryan Giger, Co-Founder & CEO, Dashlabs.ai
Raphael Schaad, Founder & CEO, Cron
Moderator: Olivia Chang, Journalist, anchor and moderator
How to turn climate action into long-term business opportunities
Renat Heuberger CEO, South Pole
Learn from the CEOs of three Swiss startups that are tackling climate change to literally “change the world”: Ecorobotix reduces the use of crop protection products by up to 95%. Daphne Technology can have a substantial impact on lowering Greenhouse Gas emissions in the shipping sector. Southpole realises deep decarbonisation pathways across industries.
Speakers: Simon Aspinall, CEO, Ecorobotix
Mario Michan, CEO, Daphne
Moderator: Dominique Mégret, Head of Swisscom Ventures Autor of Deeptech Nation
Partner Manager Microsoft for Startups Switzerland
12:00 - 12:45Room: Panorama 1
Microsoft
Get(data) do{AI/ML} print(solution)
Maruscha Heyner Partner Manager Microsoft for Startups Switzerland
We all produce, process and analyze data on a daily basis but only few understand to transform it into a solution.
Join this session to learn how the startups Art Recognition and Proxinea apply cloud technologies & services to transform various data points into a valuable solution for their customers and how they leverage the startup benefits from Microsoft.
Other Speakers: Romanas Einikis, Senior AI Developer, Art Recognition
Bernard Bertschy, CEO & Founder, Proxinea
Steward Ownership: The 21st century approach to restructure ownership?
Vera Herzmann Evolutionary Catalyst, dwarfs&Giants
We generally believe that social entrepreneurs start their business to «change the world». While we want to make a difference, we often lean to either a pragmatic solution or are pushed towards classical exit-driven business and ownership models by our need for venture capital.
What new forms are still unexplored that address the multiple needs we are facing in the 21st century? How might we find structures that allow value-maximization for all stakeholders?
It’s time to start a dialogue to explore the emerging topic of steward ownership in Switzerland. Are you in?
Steward Ownership: The 21st century approach to restructure ownership?
Bettina Hirsig Lead Power Coders Switzerland
We generally believe that social entrepreneurs start their business to «change the world». While we want to make a difference, we often lean to either a pragmatic solution or are pushed towards classical exit-driven business and ownership models by our need for venture capital.
What new forms are still unexplored that address the multiple needs we are facing in the 21st century? How might we find structures that allow value-maximization for all stakeholders?
It’s time to start a dialogue to explore the emerging topic of steward ownership in Switzerland. Are you in?
How to make your health and medtech startup investable
Sebastien Hug University of Bern, Head of the Innovation Office
Join us for a fireside discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and investors on how to make your healthtech or medtech startup investment-ready. We’ll hear first-hand what drives investment-decisions in the health&medtech space, which are the pitfalls entrepreneurs should avoid and how do you establish a successful fundraising strategy, amongst others.
Speakers: Matthias Peterhans, COO, ender diagnostics
Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Nadine Geiser, Principal, Redalpine VC
Christian Scherrer, Investment Director, Kinnevik
The Swiss and LatAm part of our world are very different in many ways, yet the spirit of entrepreneurship endures in both corners of the globe. In this panel, 4 student founders from LatAm taking part in the 6-month START Fellowship accelerator in St. Gallen will discuss their perception of the Swiss startup ecosystem, compare it with the one in LatAm and evaluate opportunities to build bridges between the two.
Speakers
Thomas Saad, Co-Founder & CEO CoCo (Compras Compartidas)
Sofia Chaves, Co-Founder & CCO Systemvote &
Samuel Villaneda, Co-Founder Invest Inc.
Moderator: Janos Gründling, Content & Partnerships bei START Fellowship, START Global
Proptech x Cleantech: Sustainability and Circular Economy in the World's Biggest Asset Class. Challenges and Opportunities for Startups, VC-Investors and Corporates.
Etienne Jeoffroy Founder & CEO, FenX
In this discussion, we would like to discuss the challenges facing construction and real estate in the context of innovation and sustainability, and the resulting opportunities for startup innovation in the world’s largest asset class. Among other things, Circular Economy business models and their impact on traditional and inefficient processes will be highlighted and discussed. What trends emerge on the intersection of #proptech and cleantech? Which ESG criteria does the real estate industry look at? How is circular economy interpreted? Which business models show first signs of superiority? Which proptechs and cleantechs in Switzerland should be watched? These questions will be answered by representatives of proptech / cleantech startups, corporates and VC investors in this discussion.
Speakers: Bastian Zarske Bueno, Head Group Corporate Ventures & Innovation, Member of the Management Team, Swiss Prime Site AG
Karel van Eechoud, ad interim Global Head Sustainability at Implenia
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: Patrick Griss, Executive Partner Zühlke Ventures
JP Vuilleumier, Startup INVEST, Startup coach INNOSUISSE
Willemien van den Toorn, Managing Partner and Founder, evismo AG
Madiha Derouazi, Founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics
Product-Market Fit Strategy: a strategic framework for Focus + Performance.
Jeremias Jurt Head of Startup Program be-advanced AG
In this session you get the knowledge + toolset you need to develop + work on your own „Product-Market Fit Strategy“: Assess your company + prioritize your ressources based on your strategy.
Get to know the „Product-Market Fit Canvas“, developed by be-advanced, made for Startups.
How unconcious gender bias affects women in business
Nadine Jürgensen Co-Founder, elleXX
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
Steward Ownership: The 21st century approach to restructure ownership?
Tobias Joos Crowd Container
We generally believe that social entrepreneurs start their business to «change the world». While we want to make a difference, we often lean to either a pragmatic solution or are pushed towards classical exit-driven business and ownership models by our need for venture capital.
What new forms are still unexplored that address the multiple needs we are facing in the 21st century? How might we find structures that allow value-maximization for all stakeholders?
It’s time to start a dialogue to explore the emerging topic of steward ownership in Switzerland. Are you in?
Other Speaker:
Bettina Hirsig, Lead, Power Coders Switzerland
Thierry Kneissler Strategieberater, Co-Founder & Ex-CEO, TWINT
Moderator: Raphael Reber, Co-CEO, Zeilenwerk
Vera Herzmann, Evolutionary Catalyst, dwarfs&Giants
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
John Jost Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Enlightra
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Speakers: Carlo Badini, Founder and CEO, Pabio
Matthias Heller, Co-Founder, Lightly
Christian Mischler, Co-Founder, Deskimo
Bryan Giger, Co-Founder & CEO, Dashlabs.ai
Raphael Schaad, Founder & CEO, Cron
Moderator: Olivia Chang, Journalist, anchor and moderator
„Are you familiar with the concept of a cooperative? Well, then you are prepared for a decentralised and democratise Internet economy – the Web3 evolution. But how is this connected to the Metaverse and how could that enable a new gaming and educational learning experience? Join us at the Swiss Startup days to find out more.“
Speakers:
Tina Werro, Open Innovation, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
Heinrich Zetlmayer, GL Mitglied/VR ESL – Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
Patrik Marty, Founder & CEO, HEGIAS
Tomas Sluka, CEO & Founder, CREAL
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers: Flavio Pfafffhauser, Co-Founder and CIO, Beekeeper
Markus Stadler, COO & Founder, Pricehubble
Samuel Müller, CEO, Scandit
Judith Wemmer, Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development, Planted Foods AG
Why is logistics a crucial element in every Circular Economy business?
Sarah Kaiser Solution Manager Circular Economy
Own less – do more. Sharing is the next big thing and the reason Sharely was founded in 2013. As P2P-Lending platform, Sharely’s business model relies on a strong logistics play in circular economy.
Ivo Kuhn, Sharely COO and Sarah kaiser, Swiss Post @SUD22 will share their learnings, the prospects of sharing in Switzerland and the importance of logistics.
For startups all over the world, internationalisation is imperative to growth. More so for Swiss startups. The usual options are heavily saturated markets while emerging markets like India, Brazil, and China offer unique playgrounds for startups. This workshop enables you to validate the offerings and opportunities, identify your priorities and seamlessly launch into these markets.
Other Speaker: Vincent Newman, Swissnex in Brazil
Simin Yang, Swissnex in China
Steve Kappenthuler PhD, Chief Business Officer MUVON Therapeutics AG
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers
Dr. Colleen Draper, CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health,
Usha Sarma, PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
Gora Conley, Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA &
Anna Söderlind, Innovation Expert, Groupe Mutuel.
Serena Lozza-Fiaco, Scientific Founder, Navina+
If you want to learn how to fundraise effectively, from the right people at the
right time, this is the place for you. By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs – this
Masterclass is a comprehensive resource to guide you through the process
from start to finish.
Other Speaker: Sophie Lamparter, Founder and Partner, Dartlabs
Join a moderated panel with two founders and two investors, followed by a Q&A session.
Speakers: Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, CEO and Co-founder, TOLREMO therapeutics AG
Gina Domanig, Managing Partner Emerald Technology Ventures
Pascal Mathis, Founding Partner Wingman Ventures, Co-Founder GetYourGuide
Philipp Furler, CEO and Founder, Synhelion SA
We generally believe that social entrepreneurs start their business to «change the world». While we want to make a difference, we often lean to either a pragmatic solution or are pushed towards classical exit-driven business and ownership models by our need for venture capital.
What new forms are still unexplored that address the multiple needs we are facing in the 21st century? How might we find structures that allow value-maximization for all stakeholders?
It’s time to start a dialogue to explore the emerging topic of steward ownership in Switzerland. Are you in?
Other Speaker:
Tobias Joos, Crowd Container
Bettina Hirsig, Lead, Power Coders Switzerland
Moderator: Raphael Reber, Co-CEO, Zeilenwerk
Vera Herzmann, Evolutionary Catalyst, dwarfs&Giants
Scaling out of Switzerland - how to make the jump from local to global
John Klepper CEO & Founder, PIPRA
What makes or brakes the scaling of a startup out of one counry?
Traps and pitfalls, opportunities and chances – what can you learn from others that have done it succesfully?
Listen to three startups explain their journey. A startup from Switzerland, one from Italy and one from Germany. Three different markets, three different strategies – or are they really that different?
What would they have done differently, what do they advise to do? And is there a blue print to follow?
Other Speaker:
Nilson Kufus, Co-Founder & CEO, Nomoko
Moderator: Daniela Bar-Gera, Head of Office Basel/Zurich Plug and Play
If you want to learn how to fundraise effectively, from the right people at the
right time, this is the place for you. By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs – this
Masterclass is a comprehensive resource to guide you through the process
from start to finish.
Speakers: Sophie Lamparter, Founder and Partner, Dartlabs
Pascal Koenig, Co-Founder, Malaica
Scaling out of Switzerland - how to make the jump from local to global
Nilson Kufus Co-Founder & CEO, Nomoko
What makes or brakes the scaling of a startup out of one counry?
Traps and pitfalls, opportunities and chances – what can you learn from others that have done it succesfully?
Listen to three startups explain their journey. A startup from Switzerland, one from Italy and one from Germany. Three different markets, three different strategies – or are they really that different?
What would they have done differently, what do they advise to do? And is there a blue print to follow?
Other Speaker:
John Klepper, CEO & Founder, PIPRA
Moderator: Daniela Bar-Gera, Head of Office Basel/Zurich Plug and Play
Why is logistics a crucial element in every Circular Economy business?
Ivo Kuhn COO, Sharely
Own less – do more. Sharing is the next big thing and the reason Sharely was founded in 2013. As P2P-Lending platform, Sharely’s business model relies on a strong logistics play in circular economy.
Ivo Kuhn, Sharely COO and Chris Gfeller, Swiss Post @SUD22 will share their learnings, the prospects of sharing in Switzerland and the importance of logistics.
Other Speaker: Sarah Kaiser, Solution Manager Circular Economy, Swiss Post
We will be discussing best practices for avoiding disputes among founders and co-founders – and what to do if they nevertheless arise. The workshop is based on actual examples from our daily practice. Think a real-life version of The Social Network meets Suits: not quite as glamorous but far more useful.
Other Speaker: Ramona Wyss, Partner, Walder Wyss Ltd
Chris Viatte is CEO of Mila, a tech support platform growing strongly in Europe. Gaby Stäheli co-founded Gryps, Switzerland’s largest portal for offers for SME, and sold it to Ringier Axel Springer Verlag in 2021. Maria De Bon accompanied the M&A process on the side of Ringier Axel Springer Verlag.
Learn more about:
– Success factors for platform businesses
– Financing and managing growth
– Exits and MBOs
– Collaborations with corporates
Speaker: Gaby Stäheli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRYPS Offertenportal AG
Chris Viatte, CEO, Mila
Maria De Bon, Member of the Management Board GRYPS Offertenportal AG, former Member of the Management Board Beobachter
How unconcious gender bias affects women in business
Patrizia Laeri CEO, elleXX
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
If you want to learn how to fundraise effectively, from the right people at the
right time, this is the place for you. By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs – this
Masterclass is a comprehensive resource to guide you through the process
from start to finish.
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers Dr. Colleen Draper, CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health,
Usha Sarma, PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
Gora Conley, Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA &
Anna Söderlind, Innovation Expert, Groupe Mutuel.
Steve Kappenthuler, PhD, Chief Business Officer, MUVON Therapeutics AG
daura and BEKB have put their strenghts togeter to create an ecosystem for digital shares enabling startups to focus on developing their business and grow.
In this session you will see how the different elements of this simple and innovative service offering can help you to easily manage and interact with your shareholders throughout every phase of your company’s lifecycle: ESOP, fundraising, shareholder assembly, getting listed & exit
In this special fireside chat, Swisspreneur will interview Jan Luescher (ASMALLWORLD) & Fabian Gerber (SIX) special guest to talk about their journey to the public markets. Join us for insightful learnings along the way, when it makes sense to go IPO and how you successfully go public with your company.
Speakers: Fabian Gerber, Senior Relationship Managerm, SIX Swiss Exchange
Join the panel discussion with experienced entrepreneurs who love data and intelligence demonstrated by machines. Let’s find out how Artificial Intelligence can be used to do good – from sustainability, better products to building ecosystems.
Together we also find answers to the questions:
Where do we already find AI in our everyday life and beyond?
In which areas do the experts see great potential to do good?
Why do we need more deep tech/AI companies?
What do founders need to consider when building a deep tech company?
Other Speaker: Claudiu Musat, Research Manager, Google Research
„If I could be an investor, what would I do differently?“ That’s a question that kept our panelists busy as successful founders until they became investors themselves.
Join this inspirational panel to hear what these investors are implementing today, and how badly they wish they’d benefited from these measures way back when.
They can’t turn back the clock! But they can help the next generation of entrepreneurs to thrive by giving offering investment and mentorship.
Other Speaker: Jeremias Meier, Partner session.vc, Co-Founder, bexio
Moderator: Olivia Chang, Journalist and Moderator
ETHZ
Founder – Investor Fit: Myth or Reality?
14.15 – 15.00 | Room: Panorama 4
Join a moderated panel with two founders and two investors, followed by a Q&A session.
Speakers: Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, CEO and Co-founder TOLREMO therapeutics AG
Gina Domanig, Managing Partner Emerald Technology Ventures
Philipp Furler, CEO and Founder, Synhelion SA
Moderator: Marjan Kraak, Head ETH Entrepreneurship, ETH Zurich
Web 3.0 & the Metaverse - Evolutionary or Revolutionary?
Patrik Marty Founder & CEO HEGIAS
„Are you familiar with the concept of a cooperative? Well, then you are prepared for a decentralised and democratise Internet economy – the Web3 evolution. But how is this connected to the Metaverse and how could that enable a new gaming and educational learning experience? Join us at the Swiss Startup days to find out more.“
Other Speaker: Semih Kacan, Investor, Swisscom Ventures (Web 3.0, NFT specialist)
Tina Werro, Open Innovation, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
Heinrich Zetlmayer, GL Mitglied/VR ESL – Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
Tomas Sluka, CEO & Founder, CREAL
Incentive Plans - Legal and Tax insights when setting up your ESOP/PSOP
Dominique Mattmann Associate, Wenger Vieli AG
You plan to attract and retain talent for your startup? Then incentive plans in the form of shares, ESOPs or Phantom Stock Option Plans are a crucial instrument.
Learn about structuring and setting-up incentive plans and how to assign options or shares in this workshop with our experienced startup lawyers from Wenger Vieli who will provide you with first-hand practical tips.
Other Speaker: Patric Eggler, Counsel, Wenger Vieli AG
Moderator:
Michael Baier, Partner, Wenger Vieli AG
Head of Swisscom Ventures Autor of Deeptech Nation
14:15 - 15:00Room: Panorama 7
Swisscom
How to turn climate action into long-term business opportunities
Dominique Mégret Head of Swisscom Ventures Autor of Deeptech Nation
Learn from the CEOs of three Swiss startups that are tackling climate change to literally “change the world”: Ecorobotix reduces the use of crop protection products by up to 95%. Daphne Technology can have a substantial impact on lowering Greenhouse Gas emissions in the shipping sector. Southpole realises deep decarbonisation pathways across industries.
Speakers: Renat Heuberger, CEO, South Pole
Simon Aspinall, CEO, Ecorobotix
Mario Michan, CEO, Daphne
„If I could be an investor, what would I do differently?“ That’s a question that kept our panelists busy as successful founders until they became investors themselves.
Join this inspirational panel to hear what these investors are implementing today, and how badly they wish they’d benefited from these measures way back when.
They can’t turn back the clock! But they can help the next generation of entrepreneurs to thrive by giving offering investment and mentorship.
Other Speaker: Pascal Mathis, Founding Partner Wingman Ventures, Co-Founder GetYourGuide
How unconcious gender bias affects women in business
Pirmin Meyer Co-President, WE/MEN
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
How to turn climate action into long-term business opportunities
Mario Michan CEO, Daphne
Learn from the CEOs of three Swiss startups that are tackling climate change to literally “change the world”: Ecorobotix reduces the use of crop protection products by up to 95%. Daphne Technology can have a substantial impact on lowering Greenhouse Gas emissions in the shipping sector. Southpole realises deep decarbonisation pathways across industries.
Speakers: Renat Heuberger, CEO, South Pole
Simon Aspinall, CEO, Ecorobotix
Mario Michan, CEO, Daphne
Moderator: Dominique Mégret, Head of Swisscom Ventures Autor of Deeptech Nation
How angel investors help build world-class companies
Ralph Mogicato Vice President and Member of the Board SICTIC
Learn how entrepreneurs and angel investors work together to build companies that change the world. How can investors help a startup achieve „hyper growth“? What skills do „smart money“ investors bring to the table to help scale a company? How does the relationship between founders and investors evolve – before, during, and after funding? Join us for an interactive conversation!
Join the panel discussion with experienced entrepreneurs who love data and intelligence demonstrated by machines. Let’s find out how Artificial Intelligence can be used to do good – from sustainability, better products to building ecosystems.
Together we also find answers to the questions:
Where do we already find AI in our everyday life and beyond?
In which areas do the experts see great potential to do good?
Why do we need more deep tech/AI companies?
What do founders need to consider when building a deep tech company?
Other Speaker: Adrian Locher, Founder & CEO, Merantix
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers: Flavio Pfaffhauser, Co-Founder and CIO, Beekeeper
Markus Stadler, COO & Founder, Pricehubble
Kilian Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO, VIU
Judith Wemmer, Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development, Planted Foods AG
For startups all over the world, internationalisation is imperative to growth. More so for Swiss startups. The usual options are heavily saturated markets while emerging markets like India, Brazil, and China offer unique playgrounds for startups. This workshop enables you to validate the offerings and opportunities, identify your priorities and seamlessly launch into these markets.
Boost your startup journey with design and prototyping
Margaux Peltier CEO and Co-Founder Enerdrape
For your startup to succeed, you need a full understanding of market opportunities and customer needs. We will introduce you to design and prototyping – a booster program to help you discover your customers, validate your market, and develop the „right“ product. You’ll hear from two startups who used design and prototyping to accelerate their journey.
Other Speakers:
Jean-Baptiste Beau, CEO, Oniri SA
Moderator: Daphna Glaubert, Design Program Manager, Startup Unit, EPFL
André Catana, Head of the Startup Unit, EPFL
How to make your health and medtech startup investable
Matthias Peterhans COO, ender diagnostics
Join us for a fireside discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and investors on how to make your healthtech or medtech startup investment-ready. We’ll hear first-hand what drives investment-decisions in the health&medtech space, which are the pitfalls entrepreneurs should avoid and how do you establish a successful fundraising strategy, amongst others.
Speakers: Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Nadine Geiser, Principal, Redalpine VC
Christian Scherrer, Investment Director, Kinnevik
Moderator: Sebastien Hug, University of Bern, Head of the Innovation Office
Head of Development Team Optical Data Science, Helbling Technik Bern AG
12:00 - 12:45Room: Panorama 4
Helbling Technik Bern AG
Success Factors for Innovative Product Development
Matthias Pfister Head of Development Team Optical Data Science, Helbling Technik Bern AG
Based on our experience gained in hundreds of completed consumer and MedTech projects, we present key success factors for setting up and running an innovative product development project efficiently, incl. collaboration in competence networks, risk driven development, best practices in systems engineering, and impact of regulatory and normative requirements.
Other Speaker: Urs Anliker, Head of Development Team Medical Embedded Software, Helbling Technik Bern AG
#product development #competence network #risk driven development #systems engineering #innovation
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers:
Markus Stadler, COO & Founder, Pricehubble
Kilian Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO, VIU
Samuel Müller, CEO, Scandit
Judith Wemmer, Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development, Planted Foods AG
How unconscious gender bias affects women in business
Annalou Prader Co-Founder, FEM'UP Switzerland
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
Steward Ownership: The 21st century approach to restructure ownership?
Raphael Reber Co-CEO, Zeilenwerk
We generally believe that social entrepreneurs start their business to «change the world». While we want to make a difference, we often lean to either a pragmatic solution or are pushed towards classical exit-driven business and ownership models by our need for venture capital.
What new forms are still unexplored that address the multiple needs we are facing in the 21st century? How might we find structures that allow value-maximization for all stakeholders?
It’s time to start a dialogue to explore the emerging topic of steward ownership in Switzerland. Are you in?
Longevity - what you can do today for your personal longevity and why this is a great investment opportunity.
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth Founding Partner, Maximon AG
The average lifespan is 83.4 years in Switzerland, however the time we live without any age-induced illnesses known as our “health span” – is only 71 years. At Maximon and the ventures we build, we focus primarily on this 12-year gap. We help people to slow down aging and in some cases even achieve a rejuvenation at the cellular and molecular level. To achieve this goal, Maximon and their cutting-edge in-house research teams are continuously looking for the latest scientific research together with leading scientists and doctors around the world.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Collin Y. Ewald, Scientific Advisor, Maximom AG
Sophie Chabloz, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Avea Life AG
Marie Schmidt, Head of Functional Programs, Biolytica AG
#longevity #investment opportunity #entrepreneurship #company building
#healthy aging #science based
The challenging evolution from Student Project to Start-up... in the fast pacing Racing Industry
Alexandre Reis de Matos CEO, EPFL Racing Team
EPFL is one of the best engineering schools in the world. The Make program allows Students to gather around projects, give them a head start in their professional future and maybe see some promising Start-ups arise.
The EPFL Racing Team is one of them.
How to build a single-seater electric racing car from scratch?
Where do you start?
What do you need to be successful?
Join us to trace back the path of the EPFL Racing Team, discover where they stand today and where they’ll end up. ATTENTION: You might get inspired!
Other Speaker: Élise Verdière, Technical expert, 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, Dassault Systèmes
Moderator: Stefan Schnackertz, Journalist, anchor and moderator
Senior Director of Global Business Development IMS, Mobileye
15:30 - 16:15Room: Panorama 4
Israel’s flourishing startups – can Switzerland match this success?
Udi Reimer Senior Director of Global Business Development IMS, Mobileye
Israel is exploding in terms of investments, exits and unicorns. This offers a unique financial opportunity for founders and investors. What are the reasons for the Israeli eco system’s success, how does this compare to the Swiss eco system, and what can be done in order to develop Switzerland in this direction?
Anat Bar-Gera, an entrepreneur and investor in successful Israeli start ups, will share valuable experiences and insights with you.
Speakers: Anat Bar-Gera, Entrepreneur and Investor in Israel
Dalith Steiger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, SwissCognitive
Growing from Seed to growth stage – what did you learn about customers, the value add of your product, and pricing strategies?
Nina Rinke Investor, Earlybird Venture Capital
Notable venture capitalists and successful startups will share their experiences on the interplay between growing tech companies and their customers. How to build a truly customer-centric business across stages & make sure you learn more about your product’s value and the best pricing mechanism while growing.
Speakers: Andrei Roth, Commercial Pricing Director, UiPath
Benedikt Schuppli, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, FQX
Olivier Eyries, Co-Founder, Saporo
UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, is one of Europe’s biggest tech success stories. Created in 2015 on the foundation of a 10-year old software outsourcing company started by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in Bucharest, it got listed on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2021. Yet, that doesn’t even say half the story. As any start-up, UiPath struggled to achieve market fit, and did not have your typical journey to growth. Still, a few short years, UiPath created a global ecosystem of business and technology partners, has more than 9,000 customers and stands at the center of one of the biggest software automation communities worldwide.
Learn in this inspirational keynote how a successful startup thinks and acts, how local ecosystems fuel your growth and how to take in all of the success and challenges and successfully scale up.
Growing from Seed to growth stage – what did you learn about customers, the value add of your product, and pricing strategies?
Notable venture capitalists and successful startups will share their experiences on the interplay between growing tech companies and their customers. How to build a truly customer-centric business across stages & make sure you learn more about your product’s value and the best pricing mechanism while growing.
Thomas Saad Co-Founder & CEO CoCo (Compras Compartidas)
The Swiss and LatAm part of our world are very different in many ways, yet the spirit of entrepreneurship endures in both corners of the globe. In this panel, 4 student founders from LatAm taking part in the 6-month START Fellowship accelerator in St. Gallen will discuss their perception of the Swiss startup ecosystem, compare it with the one in LatAm and evaluate opportunities to build bridges between the two.
Speakers:
Hasler Iglesias, Co-Founder & CEO Agua Segura,
Sofia Chaves, Co-Founder & CCO Systemvote &
Samuel Villaneda, Co-Founder Invest Inc.
Moderator: Janos Gründling, Content & Partnerships bei START Fellowship, START Global
CEO Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
15:30 - 16:15Room: Panorama 3
Uni Bern / FH Bern
How to make your health and medtech startup investable
Michael Sauter CEO Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Join us for a fireside discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and investors on how to make your healthtech or medtech startup investment-ready. We’ll hear first-hand what drives investment-decisions in the health&medtech space, which are the pitfalls entrepreneurs should avoid and how do you establish a successful fundraising strategy, amongst others.
Speakers: Matthias Peterhans, COO, ender diagnostics
Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Nadine Geiser, Principal, Redalpine VC
Christian Scherrer, Investment Director, Kinnevik
Moderator: Sebastien Hug, University of Bern, Head of the Innovation Office
PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
09:30 - 10:15Room: Panorama 2
Tech4Eva
FemTech in Switzerland
Usha Sarma PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers Dr. Colleen Draper, CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health,
Steve Kappenthuler,PhD, Chief Business Officer MUVON Therapeutics AG,
Gora Conley, Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA &
Anna Söderlind, Innovation Expert, Groupe Mutuel.
Serena Lozza-Fiacco, Scientific Founder, Navina+
How to make your health and medtech startup investable
Christian Scherrer Investment Director, Kinnevik
Join us for a fireside discussion with experienced entrepreneurs and investors on how to make your healthtech or medtech startup investment-ready. We’ll hear first-hand what drives investment-decisions in the health&medtech space, which are the pitfalls entrepreneurs should avoid and how do you establish a successful fundraising strategy, amongst others.
Speakers: Matthias Peterhans, COO, ender diagnostics
Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Michael Sauter, CEO, Zentrum für Innovation und Digitalisierung Bern
Nadine Geiser, Principal, Redalpine VC
Moderator: Sebastien Hug, University of Bern, Head of the Innovation Office
Mascha Santschi Dr. iur Rechtsanwältin Santschi & Felber
The top-rated SwissEF UpScaler Program has successfully supported more than 25 innovative Startups with its unique approach for a faster and successful international growth. Get inspired by three usecases and learn how you can win one of the 12 vouchers worth CHF 80k for workshops and expert coaching.
– Overview SwissEF UpScaler Program and 80k Voucher
– UseCases of Revendo, Sensopro and Yamo
– CEO Panel Discuss
Speakers: Peter Stähli, Head of Entrepreneuership, Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation José Amado-Blanco, CIO, Yamo
Aurel Greiner, CEO, Revendo
Jan Urfer, CEO, Sensopro
Y Combinator: Renowned Funding Model For Early Stage Startups
Raphael Schaad Founder & CEO Cron
Discover the new funding model for early stage startups — Y Combinator (YC) — by listening to the stories of Swiss startup founders who have taken part in it. It’s never too early to find out that YC is right for you!
Here’s some main facts about the program:
Twice a year, YC invests $500,000 per company in a large number of startups and works intensively with them for a period of three months. The goal? To get these startups into the best possible shape and turboboost their investor pitch.
On the YC Demo Day, startups present themselves to a carefully selected, invite-only audience.
From the program sprung the YC alumni network, whose mission it is to help founders just like you!
Other Speaker: Carlo Badini, Founder and CEO, Pabio
John Jost, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Enlightra
Matthias Heller, Co-Founder, Lightly
Bryan Giger, Co-Founder & CEO, Dashlabs.ai
Raphael Schaad, Founder & CEO, Cron
Corporate Venture Capital – a smarter way to approach innovation
Beat Schlumpf Head MA Ventures Migros Aare
Do you consider a new way of approaching innovation and investments? Join this session to learn about ambitions and strategic reasons for being a Corporate Investor or a Corporate Venture Capitalist with the experts.
Let’s use MA Ventures as an example to discuss how companies can invest in startups, what the most common obstacles and key success factors are, and why professional structures and processes are import
Other Speaker: Lukas André, Managing Partner Redstone Schweiz
Marie Schmidt Head of Functional Programs Biolytica AG
The average lifespan is 83.4 years in Switzerland, however the time we live without any age-induced illnesses known as our “health span” – is only 71 years. At Maximon and the ventures we build, we focus primarily on this 12-year gap. We help people to slow down aging and in some cases even achieve a rejuvenation at the cellular and molecular level. To achieve this goal, Maximon and their cutting-edge in-house research teams are continuously looking for the latest scientific research together with leading scientists and doctors around the world.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Collin Y. Ewald, Scientific Advisor, maximom AG
Sophie Chabloz, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Avea Life AG
Moderator:
Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, Founding Partner, Maximon AG
#longevity #investment opportunity #entrepreneurship #company building
#healthy aging #science based
daura and BEKB have put their strenghts togeter to create an ecosystem for digital shares enabling startups to focus on developing their business and grow.
In this session you will see how the different elements of this simple and innovative service offering can help you to easily manage and interact with your shareholders throughout every phase of your company’s lifecycle: ESOP, fundraising, shareholder assembly, getting listed & exit
Other Speaker: Andreas Langenegger, Co-Head Crypto Assets, BEKB
The challenging evolution from Student Project to Start-up... in the fast pacing Racing Industry
Stefan Schnackertz Edu Sales Leader Dassault Systèmes
EPFL is one of the best engineering schools in the world. The Make program allows Students to gather around projects, give them a head start in their professional future and maybe see some promising Start-ups arise.
The EPFL Racing Team is one of them.
How to build a single-seater electric racing car from scratch?
Where do you start?
What do you need to be successful?
Join us to trace back the path of the EPFL Racing Team, discover where they stand today and where they’ll end up. ATTENTION: You might get inspired!
Speaker:
Alexandre Reis de Matos, CEO, EPFL Racing Team
Élise Verdière, Technical expert, 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, Dassault Systèmes
How to raise funds effectively from cross-border VCs as a female founder.
Celine Schulze CEO, Narwhale Ventures
The goal of this workshop is that women-led start-ups raise funds in an effective, empowering and time-effective way.
– How to structure your search for investors,
– How to communicate effectively so that the content is relevant to VC managers,
– How to organize efficiently your resources to get the best outcome as you search for and negotiate with VCs,
– Get a clear understanding what the VCs’ perspective, expectations and needs,
– How to think in a helpful way,
– Statistics that will impact your behavior while raising funds.
This workshop will be:
1) Full of interesting facts to reflect on,
2) Interactive
3) Including an AMA (ask me anything) part.
Growing from Seed to growth stage – what did you learn about customers, the value add of your product, and pricing strategies?
Benedikt Schuppli Co-Founder und Co-CEO FQX
Notable venture capitalists and successful startups will share their experiences on the interplay between growing tech companies and their customers. How to build a truly customer-centric business across stages & make sure you learn more about your product’s value and the best pricing mechanism while growing.
How unconcious gender bias affects women in business
Johanna Seeliger Founder & Managing Partner Diversify GmbH
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
Web 3.0 & the Metaverse - Evolutionary or Revolutionary?
Tomas Sluka CEO & Founder, CREAL
„Are you familiar with the concept of a cooperative? Well, then you are prepared for a decentralised and democratise Internet economy – the Web3 evolution. But how is this connected to the Metaverse and how could that enable a new gaming and educational learning experience? Join us at the Swiss Startup days to find out more.“
Other Speaker: Semih Kacan, Investor, Swisscom Ventures (Web 3.0, NFT specialist)
Heinrich Zetlmayer, GL Mitglied/VR ESL – Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
Patrik Marty, Founder & CEO, HEGIAS
Tina Werro, Open Innovation Developer, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
FemTech is here to stay. Attend this session to get a better view of the FemTech landscape in Switzerland today, and about the trends that shapes the future. After an introductory presentation, a panel discussion will follow with previous and current participants of Tech4Eva.
Speakers Dr. Colleen Draper, CEO/CSO & Founder PhenomX Health,
Usha Sarma, PhD, MBA, Head Entrepreneur-in-residence Program and Research Strategy Manager ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research and UNIBE
Steve Kappenthuler,PhD, Chief Business Officer MUVON Therapeutics AG &
Gora Conley, Co-Founder & CEO Annaida Technologies SA.
Serena Lozza-Fiacco, Scientific Founder, Navina+
Lean Cybersecurity: Quick wins to avoid typical Anti-patterns that haunt your product
David Sommer Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Startups have limited resources to develop their digital products.
More often than not, cybersecurity takes a backseat. Yet a single security incident can severely damage your business and reputation.
In this session, we discuss some security anti-patterns during software development. We offer some low-hanging fruits that help you avoid these mistakes and protect your digital innovation.
Speakers: Thomas Bossard, Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Derek Yu, Principal Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers: Flavio Pfafffhauser, Co-Founder and CIO, Beekeeper
Kilian Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO, VIU
Samuel Müller, CEO, Scandit
Judith Wemmer, Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development, Planted Foods AG
Head of Entrepreneuership Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
14:15 - 15:00Room: Panorama 2
Swiss EF
SwissEF UpScaler - Accelerate your growth!
Peter Stähli Head of Entrepreneuership Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
The top-rated SwissEF UpScaler Program has successfully supported more than 25 innovative Startups with its unique approach for a faster and successful international growth. Get inspired by three usecases and learn how you can win one of the 12 vouchers worth CHF 80k for workshops and expert coaching.
– Overview SwissEF UpScaler Program and 80k Voucher
– UseCases of Revendo, Sensopro and Yamo
– CEO Panel Discuss
Speakers:
José Amado-Blanco, CIO, Yamo
Aurel Greiner, CEO, Revendo
Jan Urfer, CEO, Sensopro
Gaby Stäheli Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRYPS Offertenportal AG
Chris Viatte is CEO of Mila, a tech support platform growing strongly in Europe. Gaby Stäheli co-founded Gryps, Switzerland’s largest portal for offers for SME, and sold it to Ringier Axel Springer Verlag in 2021. Maria De Bon accompanied the M&A process on the side of Ringier Axel Springer Verlag.
Learn more about:
– Success factors for platform businesses
– Financing and managing growth
– Exits and MBOs
– Collaborations with corporates
Speakers:
Chris Viatte, CEO, Mila
Maria De Bon, Member of the Management Board GRYPS Offertenportal AG, former Member of the Management Board Beobachter
Moderator:
Stefan Kyora, Editor in Chief, Startupticker.ch
Israel’s flourishing startups – can Switzerland match this success?
Dalith Steiger Co-Founder and Managing Partner, SwissCognitive
Israel is exploding in terms of investments, exits and unicorns. This offers a unique financial opportunity for founders and investors. What are the reasons for the Israeli eco system’s success, how does this compare to the Swiss eco system, and what can be done in order to develop Switzerland in this direction?
Anat Bar-Gera, an entrepreneur and investor in successful Israeli start ups, will share valuable experiences and insights with you.
Speaker: Anat Bar-Gera, Entrepreneur and Investor in Israel
Udi Remer, Senior Director of Global Business Development, IMS
Raphael Tobler President Swiss Startup Association
How to build the right company, best practices for hiring and firing, templates and strategies to level up your team.
Speakers: Guy Giuffredi, Investment Director, Serpentine Ventures
Andreas Goeldi, Managing Director, btov Digital Tech Advisor GmbH
Lars Mangelsdorf, Co-Founder and COO, Yokoy
The top-rated SwissEF UpScaler Program has successfully supported more than 25 innovative Startups with its unique approach for a faster and successful international growth. Get inspired by three usecases and learn how you can win one of the 12 vouchers worth CHF 80k for workshops and expert coaching.
– Overview SwissEF UpScaler Program and 80k Voucher
– UseCases of Revendo, Sensopro and Yamo
– CEO Panel Discuss
Speakers:
Peter Stähli, Head of Entrepreneuership, Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
José Amado-Blanco, CIO, Yamo
Aurel Greiner, CEO, Revendo
Willemien van den Toorn Managing Partner and Founder evismo AG
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: Patrick Griss, Executive Partner Zühlke Ventures
JP Vuilleumier, Startup INVEST, Startup coach INNOSUISSE
Lukas Julen, CEO, ABUSIZZ AG
Madiha Derouazi, Founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics
In this workshop, the experts of the startup transaction boutique BV4 will provide you insights into how to value your company. You will learn how investors see the valuation and how to define a valuation that is attractive for both parties of the funding round, the founders and the investor.
EPFL is one of the best engineering schools in the world. The Make program allows Students to gather around projects, give them a head start in their professional future and maybe see some promising Start-ups arise.
The EPFL Racing Team is one of them.
How to build a single-seater electric racing car from scratch?
Where do you start?
What do you need to be successful?
Join us to trace back the path of the EPFL Racing Team, discover where they stand today and where they’ll end up. ATTENTION: You might get inspired!
Other Speaker: Alexandre Reis de Matos, CEO, EPFL Racing Team
Moderator:
Stefan Schnackertz, Edu Sales Leader, Dassault Systèmes SA
Chris Viatte is CEO of Mila, a tech support platform growing strongly in Europe. Gaby Stäheli co-founded Gryps, Switzerland’s largest portal for offers for SME, and sold it to Ringier Axel Springer Verlag in 2021. Maria De Bon accompanied the M&A process on the side of Ringier Axel Springer Verlag.
Learn more about:
– Success factors for platform businesses
– Financing and managing growth
– Exits and MBOs
– Collaborations with corporates
Speakers:
Gaby Stäheli, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRYPS Offertenportal AG
Maria De Bon, Member of the Management Board GRYPS Offertenportal AG, former Member of the Management Board Beobachter
Moderator:
Stefan Kyora, Editor in Chief, Startupticker.ch
The Swiss and LatAm part of our world are very different in many ways, yet the spirit of entrepreneurship endures in both corners of the globe. In this panel, 4 student founders from LatAm taking part in the 6-month START Fellowship accelerator in St. Gallen will discuss their perception of the Swiss startup ecosystem, compare it with the one in LatAm and evaluate opportunities to build bridges between the two.
Speakers Nick Rupprechter, Managing Director START Fellowship START Global,
Thomas Saad, Co-Founder & CEO CoCo (Compras Compartidas),
Hasler Iglesias, Co-Founder & CEO Agua Segura &
Sofia Chaves, Co-Founder & CCO Systemvote.
Attorney-at-Law, partner of the law firm Troller Hitz Troller, Autor of several books/publications, lectureship at Tongji University in Shanghai.
11:00 - 11:45Room: Panorama 7
IGE
No elite sports without trade marks
Bernard Volken Attorney-at-Law, partner of the law firm Troller Hitz Troller, Autor of several books/publications, lectureship at Tongji University in Shanghai.
Sponsoring and merchandising are essential for sports. For sponsors, trade mark monopolies are a condition for investment. The stronger the scope of protection of a trade mark and its reputation, the more sponsors invest and the more turnover the merchandising generates. Given all of this, it is not surprising that highly reputed sports clubs as well as top athletes recognise the importance of their trade marks. This session will show how and why sports clubs and athletes protect their brands. Olympic gold and silver medallist and world champion Ramon Zenhäusern will share his thoughts and experience and explain how he protected his trade marks.
Other Speaker:
Ramon Zenhäusern, Slalom Ski Racer, Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist, World Champion, winner of 4 ski world cup races, Bachelor of Economics.
Moderator: Sibilla Delorenzi, Patent Expert, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), Dipl. LM-Ing. at ETH Zurich
We’ve been part of the startup ecosystem for more than 20 years, we’ve learned our lessons by doing. Turns out, there are mission critical topics most founders struggle with, independent of business sectors.
We discuss these topics, show that connected nature of the struggle and share our experience of how they can be approached.
What is the take-away for entrepreneurs? We trigger impulses for how to become more effective and efficient. We hope to connect the dots.
Speakers: Patrick Griss, Executive Partner Zühlke Ventures
Lukas Julen, CEO, ABUSIZZ AG
Willemien van den Toorn, Managing Partner and Founder, evismo AG
Madiha Derouazi, Founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics
Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development Planted Foods AG
11:00 - 11:45Room: Panorama 1
Scale-Up: Giving Back To The Ecosystem
Judith Wemmer Member of the Management Board and Head of Product Development Planted Foods AG
An ecosystem lives and thrives through its people. Flourishing within it is not only about what you can take from it, but also about what you can provide.
That’s why successful founders find themselves wanting to give back to the ecosystem that shaped them: they want to share the insight and skills gained throughout their startup journey with you! This panel invites the participants to learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurs who have gone from inexperienced to thriving.
Speakers: Flavio Pfafffhauser, Co-Founder and CIO, Beekeeper
Markus Stadler, COO & Founder, Pricehubble
Kilian Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO, VIU
Samuel Müller, CEO, Scandit
How unconscious gender bias affects women in business
Elena Wenger Co-Founder, FEM'UP Switzerland
As we know, gender bias is the tendency to prefer a gender over another
bases on our beliefs and experiences. According to an UN Report almost 90%
of men and women hold some sort of bias against females.
In this panel we want to raise awareness and shed light on its effects on
women in business. To look at the topic hilistically, it is important for us to
have representatives from diverse areas and sectors within the business
world.
Possible topics discussed (not conclusive)
how gender bias effects startup funding
how gender bias results in a gender pay gap and finances
Open Innovation Developer, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
15:30 - 16:15Room: Szenario 2
Swisscom
Web 3.0 & the Metaverse - Evolutionary or Revolutionary?
Tina Werro Open Innovation Developer, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
„Are you familiar with the concept of a cooperative? Well, then you are prepared for a decentralised and democratise Internet economy – the Web3 evolution. But how is this connected to the Metaverse and how could that enable a new gaming and educational learning experience? Join us at the Swiss Startup days to find out more.“
Other Speaker: Semih Kacan, Investor, Swisscom Ventures (Web 3.0, NFT specialist)
Heinrich Zetlmayer, GL Mitglied/VR ESL – Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
Patrik Marty, Founder & CEO, HEGIAS
Tomas Sluka, CEO & Founder, CREAL
How angel investors help build world-class companies
Oliver Werneyer CEO, IMBurse AG
Learn how entrepreneurs and angel investors work together to build companies that change the world. How can investors help a startup achieve „hyper growth“? What skills do „smart money“ investors bring to the table to help scale a company? How does the relationship between founders and investors evolve – before, during, and after funding? Join us for an interactive conversation!
Speakers: Ralph Mogicato, Vice President and Member of the Board SICTIC
Philipp Wetzel Managing Director AMAG Innovation & Venture LAB
In their case studies the start-up experts from Swiss Post, SBB and AMAG will show how you can best work with corporates. In the panel discussion, you can ask your questions and they will share dos and don’ts so that you will be well prepared for your next discussion with a corporate. The session is hosted by ActionJam (www.actionjam.com) – the largest Corporate Innovation Network in Switzerland.
Speakers: Thierry Golliard, Director/VP Open Innovation & Venturing, Swiss Post
Markus Graf, Head of Research, Trends and Open Innovation SBB CoFounder F10
Moderator: Pierre-Yves Caboussat, ActionJam, Founder INNOArchitects AG
We will be discussing best practices for avoiding disputes among founders and co-founders – and what to do if they nevertheless arise. The workshop is based on actual examples from our daily practice. Think a real-life version of The Social Network meets Suits: not quite as glamorous but far more useful.
Other Speaker: Michael Kündig, Senior Associate, Walder Wyss Ltd
For startups all over the world, internationalisation is imperative to growth. More so for Swiss startups. The usual options are heavily saturated markets while emerging markets like India, Brazil, and China offer unique playgrounds for startups. This workshop enables you to validate the offerings and opportunities, identify your priorities and seamlessly launch into these markets.
Other Speaker: Vincent Neumann, Swissnex in Brazil
Principal Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
09:30 - 10:15Room: Panorama 4
Zühlke
Lean Cybersecurity: Quick wins to avoid typical Anti-patterns that haunt your product
Derek Yu Principal Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Startups have limited resources to develop their digital products.
More often than not, cybersecurity takes a backseat. Yet a single security incident can severely damage your business and reputation.
In this session, we discuss some security anti-patterns during software development. We offer some low-hanging fruits that help you avoid these mistakes and protect your digital innovation.
Speakers: Thomas Bossard, Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
David Sommer, Lead Security Consultant, Zühlke Engineering AG
Head Group Corporate Ventures & Innovation Swiss Prime Site
11:00 - 11:45Room: Panorama 3
Swiss Prime Site
Proptech x Cleantech: Sustainability and Circular Economy in the World's Biggest Asset Class. Challenges and Opportunities for Startups, VC-Investors and Corporates.
Bastian Zarske Bueno Head Group Corporate Ventures & Innovation Swiss Prime Site
In this discussion, we would like to discuss the challenges facing construction and real estate in the context of innovation and sustainability, and the resulting opportunities for startup innovation in the world’s largest asset class. Among other things, Circular Economy business models and their impact on traditional and inefficient processes will be highlighted and discussed. What trends emerge on the intersection of #proptech and cleantech? Which ESG criteria does the real estate industry look at? How is circular economy interpreted? Which business models show first signs of superiority? Which proptechs and cleantechs in Switzerland should be watched? These questions will be answered by representatives of proptech / cleantech startups, corporates and VC investors in this discussion.
Speakers: Dr. Remo Gerber, CEO, LEKO LABS
Karel van Eechoud, ad interim Global Head Sustainability at Implenia
Etienne Jeoffroy, Founder & CEO, FenX
Slalom Ski Racer, Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist, World Champion, winner of 4 ski world cup races, Bachelor of Economics.
11:00 - 11:45Room: Panorama 7
IGE
In conversation with ski star Ramon Zenhäusern: Trade mark protection is key!
Ramon Zenhäusern Slalom Ski Racer, Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist, World Champion, winner of 4 ski world cup races, Bachelor of Economics.
Sponsoring and merchandising are essential for sports. For sponsors, trade mark monopolies are a condition for investment. The stronger the scope of protection of a trade mark and its reputation, the more sponsors invest and the more turnover the merchandising generates. Given all of this, it is not surprising that highly reputed sports clubs as well as top athletes recognise the importance of their trade marks. This session will show how and why sports clubs and athletes protect their brands. Olympic gold and silver medallist and world champion Ramon Zenhäusern will share his thoughts and experience and explain how he protected his trade marks.
Speakers:
Bernard Volken, Attorney-at-Law and partner Troller Hitz Troller Rechtsanwälte
Autor of several books/publications, lectureship at Tongji University in Shanghai.
Moderator: Sibilla Delorenzi, Patent Expert, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), Dipl. LM-Ing. at ETH Zurich
GL Mitglied/VR ESL - Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
15:30 - 16:15Room: Szenario 2
Swisscom
Web 3.0 & the Metaverse - Evolutionary or Revolutionary?
Heinrich Zetlmayer GL Mitglied/VR ESL - Turtle Entertainment Investor BVV
„Are you familiar with the concept of a cooperative? Well, then you are prepared for a decentralised and democratise Internet economy – the Web3 evolution. But how is this connected to the Metaverse and how could that enable a new gaming and educational learning experience? Join us at the Swiss Startup days to find out more.“
Other Speaker: Semih Kacan, Investor, Swisscom Ventures (Web 3.0, NFT specialist)
Tina Werro, Open Innovation, Swisscom Outpost Silicon Valley
Patrik Marty, Founder & CEO, HEGIAS
Tomas Sluka, CEO & Founder, CREAL
