Swiss Startup Association

🤩 Throwback to last Wednesday's HR Essentials Masterclass for Scale-ups! 🙌 What an incredible day diving deep into the must-know HR strategies for growing startups! From shaping a thriving company culture to mastering the art of attracting and retaining top talent, our expert speakers shared real-world hacks, tools, and templates to help scale-ups tackle their biggest HR challenges. 🔑 Here are some key takeaways from the day: ✅ Culture as the Core: How to build and sustain a high-performing team culture during growth and tough times. ✅ Attracting & Retaining Talent: Insights into job leveling, progression, HR systems, recruitment strategies, and building a standout employer brand. ✅ Managing Growth & Teams: Tools to scale teams, manage remote operations, and navigate global hiring like a pro. 🌍 A special thanks to our speakers: Laurent Decrue - Co-Founder and Co-CEO Holycode™ Claire H. - Head of People, grape insurance Diane Freymond - Head of People, Fractional via in Residence | WEFY Group Mark P. Stocker Associate MLaw, Attorney at law at Wenger Vieli 🎥 Catch some highlights in the video below!

We’re excited to invite you to apply for our NY Tech Week Startup Camp, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in New York’s dynamic tech ecosystem from June 2-6, 2025. As part of the Startup Camps powered by Innosuisse, Swissnex will bring a cohort of Swiss tech startups to NYC during NY Tech Week, offering exclusive access to experts, investors, and top industry leaders. Why Apply? 🌍 Gain international exposure at one of New York’s largest tech gatherings 🤝 Expand your network through curated events, fireside chats, and expert meetings 🚀 Experience NY Tech Week, an a16z-led conference featuring 700+ events, drawing founders, CEOs, investors, developers, and tech enthusiasts worldwide. Who Should Apply? ✅ Swiss tech startups with a strong technological component ✅ Enrolled in Innosuisse Start-up Coaching ✅ Seeking to expand into the US market How to Apply 📅 Deadline: Applications close on March 31, 2025 and include a written application and a 30-minute interview. Here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q0388VQl0 📝 Application Process: If you meet all the eligibility criteria above, please schedule a call with me here. Following our discussion, you will receive the application form. Read about it here: https://hubs.li/Q0388_x50

👋 Meet Jan Jancar - CEO of Elinio AG (Elwisapp) In this interview, Jan shares the journey behind Elwisapp, the challenges and successes of building a product, and the importance of building the right team and refining a go-to-market strategy. 📖 Read the full interview here: https://hubs.li/Q0388Tbl0 #SwissStartupAssociation #ProductJourney #Startup #Entrepreneurship

🔒 Navigating Data Protection Laws as a Startup? Join us for an exclusive in-person event, co-hosted with Schellenberg Wittmer, where you'll gain essential insights into Swiss data protection laws and learn how to safeguard your business while building trust with your customers. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ◾ Gain a clear understanding of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and its implications for startups. ◾ Learn how to establish compliant data practices to protect personal data and avoid costly penalties. ◾ Explore strategies for navigating regulations and building trust through transparent data handling. 📅 Event Details: 🗓 Date: 12 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CET), including aperitif and networking 📍 Location: Schellenberg Wittmer, Löwenstrasse 19, Zürich 🎙 Speaker: Helen Reinhart - Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer 📌 Register to secure your spot!👇 https://hubs.li/Q0388jw-0

💡 Your startup’s ideas are its greatest assets—protect them wisely! Join us for an insightful Founders Academy session focused on intellectual property (IP) and discover how to secure your innovations, reduce potential risks, and turn IP into a powerful tool for competitive growth. 📈 Key Takeaways: ✅ Secure Your Edge: Understand why protecting your IP is a critical strategy for long-term growth. ✅ Risk-Proof Your Startup: Learn how to avoid IP conflicts and stay legally compliant. ✅ Master the Basics: Get a clear, practical guide to navigating the IP system. ✅ Your Support Hub: Discover how the IP Academy of IPI can help you get started. Details: 📅 Date: April 3, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 – 14:00 (CET) 📍 Location: Trust Square, Bahnhofstrasse 75, 8001 Zürich 🎙️ Speaker: Christian Moser – IP Expert at Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum (Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE IPI) 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.li/Q037Vs7b0 #SwissStartups #IntellectualProperty #IPProtection #StartupSuccess

🌍 Planning to expand your Swiss startup into the UK market? The UK’s FinTech sector presents exciting opportunities, but knowing how to navigate the ecosystem is essential for success. Join this session, co-hosted with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), to explore key market opportunities, regulatory considerations, funding options, and valuable insights from startups that have already successfully entered the UK market. Key Takeaways: ✅ UK Financial Services Ecosystem: Understand key stakeholders, market trends, and export opportunities for Swiss companies. ✅ Navigating UK Regulations: Gain insights into the UK Industrial Strategy, CH-UK agreements, and their impact on market entry. ✅ Explore Funding Options: Learn about venture capital and investment opportunities within the UK FinTech sector. ✅ Real Success Stories: Get practical advice from Swiss startups already active and thriving in the UK market. Details: 📅 Date: March 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CET) 🌐 Location: Online via Zoom 🎙️ Speakers: Ralf Huber – Co-Founder, Apiax Olga Miler – Co-Founder & CEO, SmartPurse - Fun, Financial Education for you and your workforce Andy Thornley – Head of Regulatory Policy, Innovate Finance 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.li/Q037VnVR0 #SwissStartups #UKFinTech #GlobalExpansion #FinTechSuccess #SwitzerlandGlobalEnterprise

📢Introducing one of many incredible speakers that will be at our Founders Day 2025! Manuel Hartmann 💼 CEO & Founder of SalesPlaybook At the SSA Founders Day, he will be speaking about Sales and AI, together with Theresa Engl from Holycode™. 🎫 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q037Vs4n0 📍Location: Google Campus, Europaallee, Zurich 📆Date: 15.04.2025 The event is supported by Google Cloud 🤝 #Founders #StartupLearnings #FoundersDay

🔎 Are you a female founder or aspiring woman entrepreneur facing power dynamics in male-dominated environments? You’re not alone, and this event is designed to support you. 🤝 Join us for an engaging and empowering discussion focused on navigating authority challenges, strengthening confidence, and building resilience as a woman in the startup world. This is a space to share experiences, exchange strategies, and gain insights to help you succeed. Details: 📅 Date: February 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 – 11:00 (CET) 📍 Location: Zalando Office, Prime Tower, Zurich 🎙️ Speaker: Marta Mi– Mental health expert and leadership consultant with a background in psychosomatic therapy ⚠️ Limited to 30 participants. This event is exclusively for female startup founders who meet the defined startup criteria. 🔗 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q037TqXk0 #FemaleFounders #WomenInStartups #Leadership #SwissStartupAssociation

📈 Revolutionizing Early-Stage Financing in Switzerland with SeedX Raising pre-seed or seed funding just got easier! In partnership with GAIA, the Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk is transforming early-stage financing with SeedX—a streamlined, transparent solution for startups. 🌱 With SeedX, founders can now access: ✅ Expert legal advice tailored for pre-seed and seed rounds ✅ Transparent, fixed-rate pricing ✅ Simplified processes to efficiently close funding rounds ✅ Full access to the GAIA platform to manage and administer financing “Switzerland is a center for innovation and entrepreneurship,” says Janina Möllmann - CEO of GAIA. “With Kellerhals Carrard as a partner, SeedX provides founders with the resources and expertise to succeed on an international level.” 🔗 Learn more and get started: https://hubs.ly/Q037Tws90 👇 Follow for updates: Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk GAIA SeedX #SeedX #StartupFunding #EarlyStage #PreSeed #SeedRound #SwissStartups #VentureCapital #GAIA #KellerhalsCarrard

Introducing one of many incredible speakers that will be at our Founders Day 2025! Andreas Goeldi 💼 Partner at b2venture 🎫 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q037SXjM0 📍 Location: Google Campus, Europaallee, Zurich 📆 Date: 15.04.2025 The event is supported by Google Cloud 🤝 #Founders #StartupLearnings #FoundersDay