Swiss Startup Association

🚀 COOs, ready to connect, collaborate, and create new synergies? 🚀 Join this exclusive round on September 24, 2024, for the COO Circle & Networking Event in Zurich (venue TBA), from 6–8 PM, co-hosted by our partner LEXR and our member FOUND 🎤Maren Schlieper (ex-DeinDeal, ex-wefox) will be there as a speaker, sharing her talk on: 💡Strategy Lost in Translation: The Risky Assumption of Alignment. 😍Learn how to turn strategy into clear, actionable steps that align with your team’s goals. Apply for a spot today – limited availability! https://hubs.li/Q02PP3Jv0

❓𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐏 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫? 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢s𝐞 𝐈𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩? Learn from experts at E. Blum & Co. AG, ANYbotics and Swisscom Ventures about the real- world application of IP in startups and what investors look for. Get practical legal insights on identifying, developing, and protecting your IP. 🎤Antje Rey and Ramin Shafai from E.Blum will provide practical legal insights on identifying, developing, and protecting your IP. 🎤Christian Gehring Co-Founder and Senior Director Robotics, will share how ANYbotics leveraged IP for value creation and growth 🎤Alexander Schlaepfer, Partner at Swisscom Ventures and Member of the Board of Directors of ANYboticswill offer his perspective as an investor on the role of IP in evaluating and making investment decisions. Event Highlights and key take-aways: - Mastering IP from a Legal Standpoint - IP in Action: Success Stories from Startups - Investor Insights: Why IP Matters - Roundtable: Founder, Legal, and Investor Perspectives Sign up here ➡ https://hubs.li/Q02PPjFx0 Details: 📆Date: 17.09.2024 ⏰Time: 15.00-17:30, followed by Apero and networking 📍Location: E. Blum & Co, Franklintower, Hofwiesenstrasse 349, 8050 Zürich You don’t want to miss this! Premium Member of the SSA can join the event free of charge. #IntellectualProperty #StartupSuccess #Innovation

😍Good News for SSA members: Our partner HubSpot For Startups has partnered with Startup Nights 2024 to allow Swiss Startup Association's startups members to win one of 10 tickets to Startup Nights 2024 this Oct 31 - Nov 1 in Winterthur. 🎁 To enter a draw to WIN a free ticket please follow the steps latest October 2nd: Sign up for the free HubSpot for Startups program with Swiss Startup Association's partner link. (If you are already part of the HSFS program go straight to step 2) Fill out this form https://hubs.li/Q02PNVRm0

Founders Academy: Investor Readiness: Developing Your Pitch Deck and Financial Plan Join us at this 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 Founders Academy, co-hosted by BV4, where will discuss the key components of a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱, allowing participants to ask questions during or after the workshop. You’ll receive tips and 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. This knowledge is essential for effectively communicating your business’s financial potential and growth trajectory. 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: ◾How to make a pitchdeck to convince investors ◾What investors look for in a company and how they interpret pitchdecks ◾Financial Model Tips Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q02Pj2pZ0 Details: 📆Date: 15.10.2024 ⏰Time: 18:00-20:30 📍Location: Office BV4, (Förrlibuckstrasse 190, 8005 Zürich) 🎤 Meet our speakers: Elodie Huber, Manager BV4 Grégory Frei, Analyst BV4 Don’t miss the opportunity to fine-tune your pitch deck and financial strategy with guidance from industry professionals. #PitchDeck #Investors #StartupSuccess

Big Founders Dinner: Xmas edition 🎄 Join the Swiss Startup Association Big Founders Dinner: Xmas edition, which promises exceptional networking opportunities with 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations for your startup, all while enjoying fondue and a Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Zurich. Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q02P54kT0 Details: 📅 Date: 20.11.2024 ⏰ Start Time: 18:00 📍 Location: Kraftwerk, (Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich) 🎄Ticket price includes Fondue (Pumpkin Risotto with Black Walnuts and Belper Knolle as a vegan alternative), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages The amount of seats is limited. Enjoy a warm gluhwein, connect with key players in the industry and get into the holiday spirit – hurry up and grab your ticket now! #Networking #Startupconnection

❗𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭? Yesterday’s session on "Cyber Security Best Practices for Startups" with BDO Digital was a real eye-opener! With cyber threats evolving rapidly, it's crucial for startups to implement strong cybersecurity measures from the beginning. Here are some of the key insights we took away: ❓ Key Questions to Consider: - Can your startup survive a full-scale cyber attack or system outage? - Do you have a tested backup and disaster recovery plan? - Are your employees aware of common cyber threats like phishing and ransomware? Are you partnering with trusted, security-conscious vendors? ✅ Actionable Measures: - Regularly train your team on cybersecurity and phishing awareness. - Implement multi-factor authentication and strong password policies. - Regularly test data backups and disaster recovery protocols. - Ensure that access is limited to essential personnel only. - Use secure technologies like VPNs and data encryption to protect sensitive information. Cybersecurity isn’t just for large companies – startups need it too! Many thanks to the speakers Nicolas Germiquet and “Hacker” Alain Haldi BDO Switzerland for the valuable infos and the great session! 💻🔐 ➡️➡️ Learn more on BDO's website: https://lnkd.in/dnX8aigj #CyberSecurity #StartupLife #BDODigital #CyberAwareness #DataProtection #SafeOnline

🚀 Join the Swiss Startups Association Founders Drinks in #Lausanne! 🚀 Calling all startup founders and entrepreneurs in the #Romandie! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect, share ideas, and enjoy an evening of great conversation with fellow innovators. This gathering is all about networking, learning from each other, and having a fantastic time in the vibrant Lausanne startup scene. Your host on-site will be SSA board member Hana Samet, co-founder of TheraMe! Event Details: 📅 Date: 26.09.2024 ⏰ Start Time: 18:00 📍 Location: Hungry Bear (Rue du Simplon 3B, 1006 Lausanne) 💡 Price: CHF 42/person — includes buffet and 2 drinks of choice (Wine, Aperol Spritz, Hugo, or a soft drink) Seats are limited to 25, so make sure to reserve your spot soon! Looking forward to an inspiring evening of connections and conversations! 🍷✨ Innovaud EPFL Innovation Park #SwissStartups #FoundersDrinks #Networking #Entrepreneurship #Lausanne #Innovation

🤔Have you ever wondered how to find the perfect Co-Founder or what investors really look for in Startups? Find your answer at this year’s Startup Nights. 🚀 Learn from founders and experts (and SSA members and partners), among them Thomas Dübendorfer Péter Fankhauser Pascal Stuerchler Simon R. Furer Joël L. Capt! #startup #event #SSAcommunity

Behind the scenes, together with Thomas Heimann, MSc and SECA - Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association. Interesting things to come! Keep an eye out on our LinkedIn and Website 👀 Want to stay up to date with everything going on at the Swiss Startup Association? Subscribe to our Newsletter here: https://hubs.li/Q02P54kR0

❓𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐏 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫? 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢s𝐞 𝐈𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩? One week to go! Secure your spot! Learn from experts at E. Blum & Co. AG, ANYbotics and Swisscom Ventures about the real- world application of IP in startups and what investors look for. Get practical legal insights on identifying, developing, and protecting your IP. 🎤Antje Rey and Ramin Shafai from E.Blum will provide practical legal insights on identifying, developing, and protecting your IP. 🎤Christian Gehring Co-Founder and Senior Director Robotics, will share how ANYbotics leveraged IP for value creation and growth 🎤@Alexander Schlaepfer, Partner at Swisscom Ventures and Member of the Board of Directors of ANYboticswill offer his perspective as an investor on the role of IP in evaluating and making investment decisions. Event Highlights and key take-aways: - Mastering IP from a Legal Standpoint - IP in Action: Success Stories from Startups - Investor Insights: Why IP Matters - Roundtable: Founder, Legal, and Investor Perspectives Sign up here ➡ https://hubs.li/Q02P52s50 Details: 📆Date: 17.09.2024 ⏰Time: 15.00-17:30, followed by Apero and networking 📍Location: E. Blum & Co, Franklintower, Hofwiesenstrasse 349, 8050 Zürich You don’t want to miss this! Premium Member of the SSA can join the event free of charge. #IntellectualProperty #StartupSuccess #Innovation