Startup Founder Fundamentals: Launching Your Startup 2026

Want to Start a Startup but Don’t Know Where to Begin? 
Do you have an idea but don’t know the first steps? Are you unsure how to turn it into a real business? And are you looking for practical guidance to get started with confidence?

This event is designed for aspiring founders who have an idea or the motivation to start, but need clear guidance on where and how to begin.

During this afternoon session, you will receive practical tips and actionable advice on the fundamentals of launching and growing a start-up. We cover the key building blocks, including legal basics, funding options, team building, marketing, and early growth strategies, helping you move from idea to action with confidence.

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Details:

• Date: 05.05.2026
• Time: 13:00 – 18.15, following by an aperitif and networking
• Location: Wenger Vieli AG (Dufourstrasse 56, 8008 Zürich)
• Speakers:
  Michael Baier, Startup/VC/M&A Lawyer at Wenger Vieli
  Dario Schönbächler, Startup/VC/M&A Lawyer at Wenger Vieli
  Adrian Wethli, VP HR at  Optotune
  Bernhard Baumgartner, CRO at Peakora
  Arijana Walcott, Founding Partner and GP, VC Fund at DART Ventures
  Tobias Klein, Ex CFO of SkyCell
  Roman Schweizer, CEO of Xelon

Agenda
12.30-13.00 – Check-in
13.00 Welcome & Introduction 
13.05-13.45 – Navigating Legal Basics for Startups – Michael Baier und Dario Schönbächler
13.50-14.30 – Building a Founding Team & Culture –  Adrian Wethli
14.35-15.15  – Product Development & Go-to-Market – Bernhard Baumgartner
15.15-15.30 – Coffee break
15.30-16.10 – Investor relationships, how to approach Investors, do’s and don’ts – Arijana Walcott
16.15-16.55 – Cash Discipline Habits Every Founder Should Build – Tobias Klein
17.00-17.40 – Building Strong Operations in Early-Stage Startups  – Roman Schweizer
17.45-18.15 – Panel with Startup Founders & Investors 
18.15-onwards – Aperitif & Networking