Webinar: The Startup Team Playbook: Finding, Aligning, and Growing Together
Do you have the right people by your side to build your startup? How do you find a co-founder who complements your skills, and what should you align on before starting the journey together?
This session explores how to build a strong and aligned founding team — from understanding the value of having a co-founder and finding the right match, to discussing the key topics that create trust and alignment from the beginning. Guided by Talent Kick’s Founders Agreement and insights from experienced entrepreneurs, participants will gain practical tools to build a strong foundation for their startup journey.
Date: 29.10.2026
Time: 12.00-13.00
Location: Online – Zoom
Speakers:
Christof Roduner, VP Engineering & CIO, Co-Founder of Scandit AG
Viviana Gropengiesser, CEO of Talent Kick
 from a regular HubSpot form on a shared page View Contact record Contact Person Email Address viviana@talentkick.ch Company name Talent Kick Company Short-Description Talent Kick is a Swiss-wide entrepreneurial leadership program empowering top Master’s and PhD talents from leading Swiss universities to form interdisciplinary co-founder teams, gain hands-on experience, and build strong foundations for their startups. Company logo Talentkick_Black-2c65fb.png Session Title Team Forming - The TK Founders Agreement Session Short-Description Learn how to build a strong, complementary co-founder team. Explore why co-founders matter, how to find the right match, and the key questions to align on - guided by Talent Kick’s Founders Agreement and insights from successful entrepreneurs. Session Main-Takeaways - importance of having a co-founder - how to find one - different topics that should be discussed with potential co-founders to make sure all co-founders are aligned and ready to move forward Should SSA moderate the session? No Will you provide slides? Yes If you've already prepared the slides, please upload them here. Team-Forming-Workshop_Swiss-Startup-Association-(1)-2e5696.pdf First and Last Name Christof Roduner Job title VP Engineering & CIO, Co-Founder at Scandit AG Email Address christof@scandit.com Link to the LinkedIn Profile https://ch.linkedin.com/in/christofroduner Profile Picture Download-ab288c.jpeg Job title CEO Talent Kick First and Last name Viviana Gropengiesser Email Address viviana@talentkick.ch LinkedIn Profile https://ch.linkedin.com/in/viviana-gropengiesser-049283b3){kind=link}
Session Takeaways:
- Why having the right co-founder can be critical for startup success
- How to find a co-founder who complements your skills and vision
- Which topics founders should discuss before starting a company together
- How to create alignment around roles, expectations, and long-term goals
About Talent Kick
Talent Kick is a Swiss-wide entrepreneurial leadership program empowering top Master’s and PhD talents from leading Swiss universities to form interdisciplinary co-founder teams, gain hands-on experience, and build strong foundations for their startups.
The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland.
Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.
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