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.
Operations Team
The heart of our mission and of all our operations. They are the driving force making things happen.
All operations team members are volunteers.
Operations Support
The operations supporters are providing the operations team and the project management team with their rich knowledge, gained through a wide expertise in their specialised fields.
All operations support members are volunteers.
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

NATHALY BACHMANN

GRÉGORY GRIN

DAVID NARR

GERHARD ANDREY

PAOLA GHILLANI

MICHAEL MOSIMANN

CHRISTIAN FISCHER
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 Operations Team and our Operations 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.