We give the Swiss startup ecosystem a collective voice.
wiss Startup Association (SSA) gives the Swiss startup ecosystem a collective voice in society, business and politics.
Startups face very different challenges than established companies do. The SSA is committed to creating the best possible environment for the development of both entrepreneurs and startups as we believe it benefits our entire society.
We represent the interests of startups and entrepreneurs vis-à-vis politics, business and the public. The SSA sees itself as an umbrella organization representing various startups across numerous industries, regions and organizations.
Our goal is not only to make Switzerland the most innovative country, but also the most founder-friendly place in the world.
We are an umbrella organisation for startups
As an umbrella organization, we do not want to compete with existing organisations. Instead, we want to help each other and build a more supported and substainable enviroment for startups in Switzerland together. This includes promoting already existing organizations and making use of synergies between them and us.
We define ourselves as the voice for startup needs which go beyond regions or industries. As we operate nationwide, we gather these needs in ordner to collect and adress them with combined force.
We see ourselves as start-up lobbyists, both within the ecosystem and beyond. For this we rely on the input and feedback of the ecosystem.
Project Management Team
The heart of our mission and of all our operations. They are the driving force making things happen.
MAX BIERI
ALINE GEISSMANN
Execution Team
The heart of our mission and of all our operations. They are the driving force making things happen.
All execution team members are volunteers.
JULIAN STYLIANOU
SWASSTHIKA SARMA
NOAH SCHILLER
ADELE BOTTONI
MATTHIAS ROSSINI
PASCAL BRUNNER
Execution Support
The execution supporters are providing the execution team and the project management team with their rich knowledge, gained through a wide expertise in their specialised fields.
All execution support members are volunteers.
DEBORRAH SCHAER
EDITH SCHMID
AARON RICHIGER
JASMINA GLOOR
MARIA ZAZO
MÉLANIE GUITTET
BENEDIKT FASEL
ESTHER CAHN
CÉDRIC JAHN
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors features startup enthusiasts who have a vast knowledge in business, politics and entrepreneurship.
All board members are volunteers.
RAPHAEL TOBLER
SIMON FURER
GREGORY INAUEN
URS HAEUSLER
RICO BALDEGGER
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is composed of representatives from various backgrounds, political stances and industries to ensure diverse input.
All advisory board members are volunteers.
NICOLAS BÜRER
ALEXANDER STOECKEL
CORNELIA GUT-VILLA
MICHAEL BAIER
ADRIAN LOCHER
CHRISTOPH MEILI
MATTHIAS ZWINGLI
REGULA BUOB
ALEX FRIES
LUKAS CAMENZIND
MICHAEL ZEUGIN
PIROSKA POLTÉRA
MICHAEL SIDLER
MELANIE GABRIEL
JOACHIM MASUR
HANNES GASSERT
LÉA MIGGIANO
AARON RICHIGER
NATHALY BACHMANN
GRÉGORY GRIN
DAVID NARR
GERHARD ANDREY
MICHAEL MOSIMANN
Join our mission!
Are you convinced you have skills to share? The same passion for our mission? And you would like to help on a voluntary basis?
We are always looking to grow our Execution Team and our Execution Support. Contact us!
Do you want to lend us your extensive network and knowledge? Do you have profound startup experience and leadership skills?
Please contact us if you would like to enrich our Board of Directors or our Advisory Board.