Founders Day

Join us for a day of knowledge exchange and networking at the Google Campus Europaallee in the heart of Zurich on April 15, 2025! Get inspired by founders, visionary investors, and industry experts shaking up their fields.

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Are you an early-stage startup founder looking for tips and tricks to scale your operations? Join us at the Founders Day with over 200 other startup founders. Interact with and learn from successful founders, investors, and industry thought leaders who will take the stage and answer your questions. Dive into a dynamic lineup of keynotes panel discussions, and deep dive workshop sessions.

Schedule: from 10 am – 6.30 pm, followed by food and drinks until approx. 9.30 pm

Speakers

(more speakers to be annouced soon)

Andreas Goeldi Partner at b2venture

Thomas Inhelder CFO at Yokoy

Maren Schlieper Head of Strategy at HudsonGoodman AG | Scaleup Coach Innosuisse | Member of the Board, Medudoc AG

Thomas Dübendorfer President SICTIC

Enzo Wälchli Chief Commercial Officer, ANYbotics

Felicitas Gartmann Consultant for Starters at Switzerland Global Enterprises

Lukas Gysin Founder & Board Member at uniqFEED | Founder & Managing Partner at smartGAP | Startup Coach at Innosuisse

Theresa Engl Head of Sales at Holycode, Co-Founder at Lemony

Teddy Amberg Founding Partner at Spicehaus Partners

Alina Russ Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur

Manuel Hartmann CEO & Founder of SalesPlaybook

Oliver Werneyer Ex-founder and CEO of IMburse AG (acquired by Duck Creek Technologies)

José Amado-Blanco Serial Entrepreneur

Virginie Verdon Managing Director Startup Board Academy

Harry Bose WELLSPOKEN, Founder & Coach

Samuel Müller CEO and Co-Founder Scandit

Patrick Griss CEO Zühlke Ventures

Alexander Schläpfer Partner Swisscom Ventures

What to expect

Engaging keynotes and panel discussions
Interactive workshops and breakout Sessions
Insights from successful founders and investors
Plenty of networking opportunities
Stories of triumphs and failures
and much more!

The Program

How to raise funds successfully
Funding options and navigating financing rounds in challenging times
CorpUp: Building with corporates and staying sane
Finding Your Perfect Match: Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing the Right Co-Founder
Tips and tricks for public speaking, pitching, and presenting
AI and Sales
Deeptech panel discussion
How to Build and Grow a Startup with No Capital Using the Power of Social Media
Dealing with failure and surviving tough, difficult times
Product-market fit
The importance of sales when approaching VCs
Leadership & Organizational Development
How to make your startup investable
International expansion
and many more

Apply to get your ticket now!

This event is designed for early-stage startup founders. To secure your spot at this exclusive event, please submit your application. Once approved, you’ll receive a payment link and detailed instructions to complete your registration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enriching experience!

Get your early bird ticket prices until 24 Nov 2024 – available exclusively for Swiss Startup Association members.