Welcome to the Education Session Library

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.

In this online session, Paulo Germann, Founder & CEO of Palegria, Gabriel Bernasconi, Full-time Angel Investor and Rodney Reis, CEO & Co-Founder of Avalia Systems shared valuable insights into navigating market entry into Brazil—the largest economy in Latin America and one of the top 10 economies in the world.

In this online session, Michael Dudli, Founder & CEO of Xelon, Mariusz Pietrzak, Co-founder of Codepole and  Kudah Mushambi, Co-founder and CEO of Adaire shared how Swiss startups can significantly enhance their productivity and growth through strategic nearshoring and offshoring.

In this online session Ato Herzig and Kim von Däniken, Co-Founders of Beyondweb GmbH shared secrets of effective keyword research without costly tools, explained how to create compelling content for both users and search engines using AI, and how to avoid common SEO mistakes when launching a website.

In this online session Jonas Duss, Principal and Owner at 1sourcehealth.com, Matt DiMarsico, Co-Founder, USA Launching Pad and Denise Steinbring, Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders shared essential insights and practical knowledge to help Swiss medtech startups navigate the US market, focusing on key areas such as marketing, sales, and communications.