Startup Founder Fundamentals: Launching Your Startup 2027

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: 21.01.2027
• Time: 13:00 – 18.15, following by an aperitif and networking
• Location: Walder Wyss AG, Seefeldstrasse 123, 8008 Zürich
• Speakers:
  Michael Kündig, Attorney at Law (M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity) at Walder Wyss Ltd.
  Ramona Wyss, Transactions & Energy Partner at Walder Wyss Ltd.
  Batriz Dominguez, VP People at Proton
  Manuel Hartmann, CEO of SalesPlaybook
  Simon Husi, Head of Legal bei Startups.ch AG
  Thomas Vonwil, Founder of Systems That Scale
  Oliver Schmied, CFO of Merantix Capital
  

Agenda
12.30-13.00 – Check-in
13.00 Welcome & Introduction 
13.05-13.45 – Navigating Legal Basics for Startups – Michael Kündig and Ramona Wyss
13.50-14.30 – Building a Founding Team & Culture – Batriz Dominguez
14.35-15.15  – Product Development & Go-to-Market – Manuel Hartmann
15.15-15.30 – Coffee break
15.30-16.10 – Buchhaltung und Steuern – Simon Husi
16.15-16.55 – Building Strong Operations in Early-Stage Startups – Thomas Vonwil
17.00-17.40 – Investor relationships, how to approach Investors, do’s and don’ts  – Oliver Schmied
17.45-18.15 – Panel with Startup Founders & Investors 
18.15-onwards – Aperitif & Networking