Swiss Startup Association

🎯 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐑 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬! 🚀 Are you leading a startup with 8+ employees and navigating the complexities of scaling? Join us for a hands-on, practical one-day workshop tailored to tackle the HR challenges that growing startups face. With insights from experienced founders and scale-up experts, you’ll leave equipped with strategies, templates, and tools to build and manage high-performing teams. 📅 Details: Date: 19 February 2025 Time: 9:30 – 18.00 Location: Zurich city center (near Bahnhof Stadelhofen) What You’ll Learn: ✅ Culture as the Core of High-Performing Teams: Build a resilient company culture that scales. Operationalize your culture to guide decision-making and team growth ✅ HR Essentials: Attracting & Retaining Talent. Job leveling, salary bands, and progression paths. Key HR processes and tools for scaling startups. ✅ Managing Growth & Structuring Teams: Scaling teams effectively, managing remote operations, and navigating global hiring. Tools and strategies for distributed teams and regional expansion 💡 Speakers: 🎤Laurent Decrue – Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Holycode™ 🎤Claire H. – Head of People, grape insurance 🎤Diane Freymond – Head of People (HR) Fractional for Tech Scale Ups via in Residence | WEFY Group │ Accredited InnoSuisse & Executive Coach Seats are limited to ensure a personalized experience, so don’t wait! To ensure the best fit, this event is exclusive to startups with 8+ employees. 📩 Full event agenda and registration: https://lnkd.in/exBufPPF #SwissStartupAssociation #ScaleUpHR #StartupGrowth #TeamCulture #HRMasterclass

📣 Event alert: 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Secure your ticket to Founders Day 2025 with 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. Interact with and learn from the thought leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers who will take the stage and answer your questions. 🎫 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 ➡️ ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02ZP2y70 💡Are you a startup founder looking for tips and tricks to scale up your operations? Then this event is perfect for you! For this day you can expect engaging keynotes and panel discussions, together with interactive workshops and breakout sessions. In addition to insights from successful founders and investors, and networking opportunities within the startup ecosystem. And much more! Location: Google Campus, Europaallee, Zurich Date: 15.04.2025 See you there! The event is supported by Google Cloud 🤝 #Founders #StartupLearnings #FoundersDay

🎄 We can’t believe it’s already been more than a week since our SSA Christmas Fondue Dinner! 🫕✨ 🧀😊 Here are some more pictures of this fantastic evening. 🥂Thanks everyone who joined us! Happy weekend everyone! (photo credit: Marc Marti) #SwissStartupAssociation #ChristmasDinner #FondueNight #TeamTime #StartupCommunity

💥HubSpot for Startups: Exclusive Black Friday Offer for Swiss Startup Association Members!💰⏰The offer expires on November 30th. This November, HubSpot for Startups is thrilled to bring Swiss Startup Association members an upgraded Black Friday deal: for a limited time only, enjoy 50% off your first year and 25% off your second year on HubSpot’s full suite of growth tools. Typically, SSA members receive 30% off in year one and 15% in year two—so don’t miss out on this enhanced offer! 👉 Learn More and Claim Your Discount https://hubs.li/Q02ZPJ200 Terms and conditions apply.

🚀18,000 Followers, YAAAAYYY🥳🍾Thank you for being part of our journey to empower the Swiss startup ecosystem. 🙌 Here’s to: ✅ Building stronger networks ✅ Sharing knowledge and opportunities ✅ supercharging the Swiss startup ecosystem together Thank you for your trust, engagement, and enthusiasm. ❤️ To celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you: What do you value most about being part of the SSA community? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #SwissStartups #Milestone #ThankYou #StartupCommunity #18KStrong

🌟Our Upcoming Networking Events🚀From Delémont to Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, Luzern and beyond, we've got opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Here's what we have in store for you: 🥂 Founders Drinks Delémont 📅 03.12.2024 | 🕒 17:30-21:00 Our very first event in the Jura! 🥂 Founders Drinks Lausanne 📅 05.12.2024 | 🕒 18:30-21:00 Engage with innovators and entrepreneurs over drinks in the heart of Lausanne. 🚀Women Who Launch – Female Founders Breakfast 📅 17.01.2025 | 🕒 7:30-9:00 | 📍 Zurich An empowering breakfast for female founders to share insights, find inspiration, and build supportive networks. 🪙 CFO Dinner – Founders Dinner Zurich 📅 05.02.2025 | 🕒 18:00-21:00 | 📍 Zurich A dinner designed for CFOs of startups to exchange knowledge, discuss challenges, and shape financial strategies for startup success. ✨ CRO/CCO/CSO Dinner 📅 12.03.2025 | 🕒 18:30-21:00 | 📍 Zurich A must-attend for growth-focused executives looking to share best practices and innovative ideas for scaling startups. (This event is exclusively designed for startup and scale-up founders and employees in C-level commercial roles. The startup should be at Series A stage or later.) Find out more and register👉🏻https://lnkd.in/dWnUbfr4 We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon! #SwissStartups #Networking #FemaleFounders #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

🌟 Did you know that effective exit planning for your startup begins long before your first acquisition conversation? Preparing early not only ensures you’re ready when opportunities arise but also increases your company’s valuation and attractiveness. 🚀 Here are 5 tips to help you kickstart your exit strategy: 1️⃣ Understand Your Potential Buyers: Identify the type of companies that might acquire you—whether for your market position, technology, or team. Tailor your growth strategy to align with their needs. 2️⃣ Build a Strong Governance Framework: Establish transparent financial records, legal compliance, and a robust board structure. Buyers value companies that demonstrate operational maturity. 3️⃣ Strengthen Key Metrics: Focus on predictable revenue streams, customer retention, and operational efficiency. These are critical indicators of a scalable and sustainable business. 4️⃣ Foster Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with industry leaders or potential buyers early on. Partnerships can pave the way for acquisitions and give you insights into their expectations. 5️⃣ Be Ready to Adapt: The market evolves rapidly. Be flexible and open to adjusting your strategy to meet the demands of your industry and potential acquirers. 💡 Remember: A successful exit doesn’t mean “selling out”; it’s about positioning your startup to be bought, not sold. Thanks Alexander J. Banz and Raphael Fässler from Swiss Post Ventures for your valuable insights! Let’s continue building startups that are as attractive to buyers as they are impactful to the market. #ExitStrategy #StartupGrowth #SwissStartupAssociation #Entrepreneurship

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 = 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! Investors and stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing ESG in their decisions. Startups with strong ESG frameworks are better positioned to thrive in a competitive market. 💡 Join our free webinar, co-hosted with Deloitte, to explore how integrating ESG into your strategy can help your startup achieve sustainable growth, align with investor expectations, and navigate the regulatory landscape effectively. 🔑What you’ll learn: ✅ Navigating Compliance: Insights on ESG regulations and how your startup can ensure ESG compliance without losing agility. ✅ Mastering ESG Metrics: Simplify ESG reporting and effectively communicate progress to stakeholders. ✅ Balancing Growth and Sustainability: Align short-term objectives with long-term sustainability goals. Sign up here ➡️➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02ZMr6c0 Join us and discover steps to help your startup thrive by embracing ESG practices, paving the way for sustainable growth and investor confidence! 📆Date: 03.12.2024 ⌚Time: 12.00-13.00 📍Location: Online – Zoom 🎤Speakers: Abetare Zymeri, Senior Manager at Deloitte Ramona Achermann, Senior Consultant at Deloitte Greta Cenotti Assistant Manager at Deloitte Moderation: Céline Meier #ESG #Startup #Learnings

🏠 Ever wondered where the SSA is actually based? Welcome to SSA HQ! ☕💻 We’re based at the Home of Innovation in Winterthur—just a 2-minute stroll from the station. This is where the daily grind meets the magic. 😅 Swing by if you’re in the area! P.S. Need office space? Our friends here at Home of Innovation have some space available—just get in touch! 🚀 We look forward to meeting new office neighbours! #SwissStartups #InnovationHub #StartupLife

🚀𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬! Last week, at the University of Lugano, the regional jury selected the Top 10 finalists of this year’s Boldbrain Startup Challenge. These exceptional teams emerged from an intense acceleration program and will now showcase their innovative ideas during the Award Ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. The finalist projects are: Deutelio AG FarmAid Fima Global Sagl GraphSight HISOLab In Virtuo Laboratories InfinityGen ReSportApp Snaption Sagl SynthEnergy The SSA is Partner of the Boldbrain Startup Challenge. Come join us in Ticino and enjoy an evening of innovation, featuring live presentations, jury awards, and the chance to vote for the Audience Award winner. Participation is free - register now at https://lu.ma/award-bb24 #Startup #BoldbrainCH #BoldbrainCH24 #SSA #Ticino Boldbrain Startup Challenge Fondazione AGIRE | Tecnopolo Ticino