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.
FLORIAN OSTERWALDER
ALINE GEISSMANN
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.
JULIAN STYLIANOU
SWASSTHIKA SARMA
MATTHIAS ROSSINI
ADELE BOTTONI
NOAH SCHILLER
HANNA MANTL
PASCAL BRUNNER
SILVIA DADIN
CÉDRIC JAHN
SIMONA FONTANELLA
GREGORY SCHEIWILLER
JOSEP PUJOL
PATRICK MARK
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.
DEBORRAH SCHAER
EDITH SCHMID
MARIA ZAZO
MÉLANIE GUITTET
BENEDIKT FASEL
ESTHER CAHN
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
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.