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.
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.
NATHALIE PLÖSCHBERGER
RAPHAEL TOBLER
JASMINA GLOOR
MAX BIERI
SWASSTHIKA SARMA
GREGORY INAUEN
NOAH SCHILLER
IOANA VOICU
PASCAL BRUNNER
SIMON FURER
JULIAN STYLIANOU
MATTHIAS ROSSINI
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
ALEX FRIES
REGULA BUOB
LUKAS CAMENZIND
PIROSKA POLTÉRA
MICHAEL ZEUGIN
MICHAEL SIDLER
JOACHIM MASUR
HANNES GASSERT
AARON RICHIGER
GRÉGORY GRIN
DAVID NARR
GERHARD ANDREY
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 Executive Team. 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.