Welcome to the Education Session Library

In this online session, Ted Cominos and Michael Mosimann, Partner Eversheds Sutherland, along with Evan Johnson, Associate Eversheds Sutherland, shared expert insights on navigating the legal complexities of expanding your business from Switzerland to the US market. The discussion covered key legal challenges and opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.

In this online session, co-hosted with Django Stars,Nataliia Peterheria, Head of Customer Engagement & External Operations at Django Stars and Aleksander Savchenko, Lead Business Analyst at Django Stars shared essential strategies to help startups avoid common pitfalls when managing development costs.

In this online session, co-hosted with Swiss Post Ventures, Alexander Banz, Venture Partner, and Raphael Fässler, Investment Director, shared insights on how to effectively prepare for a successful exit. The session highlighted the importance of planning for an exit early in your startup’s lifecycle, offering strategies to navigate the unique challenges of selling an entire business.

In this online session, Craig Cooper, partner at Serpentine Ventures, shared critical insights and strategies tailored for early-stage, healthcare-focused startups aiming to navigate the complexities of fundraising. The session provided an in-depth look at the expectations of investors and strategies to align effectively, offering practical dos and don’ts to maximize the chances of securing funding in a competitive landscape.

In this online session, Dominik Konold, Managing Director at Finidy, shared valuable insights on the different forms of ESOPs (Employee Stock Option Programs) and VSOPs (Virtual Stock Option Programs) and how they can benefit startups. The session covered the fundamentals of ESOPs and VSOPs, discussing their practical applications in a startup environment and exploring the potential benefits and challenges from a valuation and accounting perspective. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of these stock option programs and learned how to make informed decisions when considering their implementation.

In this online session, Manuel Hartmann, CEO & Founder of SalesPlaybook, shared practical insights and strategies to help B2B sales teams enhance their performance and efficiency, even with limited resources. The session focused on how startups can maximize sales effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of directing efforts towards high-impact actions that drive growth. Attendees learned actionable techniques that can be implemented immediately to improve sales outcomes and overall startup success.

In this online session, Ida Weber, Manager at Deloitte shared how to design, implement, and manage MIPs effectively to meet your business goals, attract and retain top talent and ensure sustainable growth. The session covers everything from planning to evaluation, including defining performance measures, involving stakeholders, and exploring different MIP structures and their impacts on taxes and accounting.

In this online session, Michael Mosimann, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland, Gabriel Albemark, Managing Partner at Eversheds Sutherland and Mark Roe, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland shared useful tips, practices and opportunities when working towards an IPO, and how to adopt them to your own

In this online session, David Meier, COO & Co-Founder QUMEA and Yves Becker, Investment Manager at Zürcher Kantonalbank shared valuable insights from the field, focusing on key elements of sustainable and healthy growth. Explained the importance of a strong team culture and a well-structured organization, both of which are essential for long-term success.