Swiss Startup Association

Happy weekend from the SSA team! We can't believe it's only been a week since the Startup Nights! Next stop: big Founders Dinner on November 20th at Kraftwerk! Find out more about our upcoming events: https://hubs.li/Q02XgM2Y0 #Team #StartupSuccess

🎯Discover tips and tricks of intellectual property, from IPI experts! You need a trademark strategy – and the earlier the better! Dive into our latest blog, where we explore the fascinating world of IP protection, and how it will effect your startup success. Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum uncovers critical types of IP and essential protections every entrepreneur needs to know. 💡Don't miss out on this valuable insight. Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02XgTmg0 #IP #StartupLearnings #IntellectualProperty

Congratulations! Our member Alexander Sutter with his startup Marko is in the Swiss news HANDELSZEITUNG . 🥳 Keep on rocking Alex!

Two weeks to go! Big Founders Dinner: Xmas edition 🎄 Join the Swiss Startup Association Big Founders Dinner: Xmas edition, which promises exceptional networking opportunities with 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations for your startup, all while enjoying fondue and a Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Zurich. Sign up here: https://hubs.li/Q02XgSXd0 Details: 📅 Date: 20.11.2024 ⏰ Start Time: 18:00 📍 Location: Kraftwerk, (Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich) 🎄Ticket price includes food, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages The amount of seats is limited. Enjoy a warm gluhwein, connect with key players in the industry and get into the holiday spirit – hurry up and grab your ticket now! #Networking #Startupconnection

❓What does ESG and sustainability actually mean for startups? Why are sustainability-related topics relevant for start-ups? How can you start incorporating sustainability into your own business? You can find all this as well as useful resources for further information and funding in the SSA Sustainability Guide for Startups. Thanks Céline Meier and Suzanne Leighton for the great job!

Do you need guidance on how to reach investors❓ 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. In this online session, HubSpot for Startups will help you prepare for your next fundraising round and create a repeatable process to manage your investor pipeline. We’ll cover: 📝Prepare for your fundraising round 🔍Find investors and research the investment landscape 💡Create a repeatable fundraising process and manage your investor pipeline 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗦: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱) Sign up here ➡️➡️https://hubs.li/Q02X43Dl0 Date: 10.12.2024 Time: 12.00-13.30 Location: Online – Zoom Speaker: @Fabian Hartmann, Head of HubSpot for Startups DACH #StartupLearnings #Hubspot #Webinar

📊💡On average, investors spend just 2 minutes and 12 seconds on their initial review of a pitch deck. There is a fierce competition for early-stage venture capital and the need for a clear, concise, and impactful pitch. In today’s tight funding environment, standing out means delivering a powerful message swiftly – with data, a strong team, and a compelling market fit. What investors expect when they get a pitch deck from startups? 👉🏻 A VC case 👉🏻 Exceptional product/market fit 👉🏻 A stellar team What to do? ✅ Know your numbers, and make every second count. ✅ Showcase execution, traction, and capital efficiency. ✅ Engage with investors continuously, not just during rounds. Thanks so much Craig Cooper from Serpentine Ventures for sharing your insights and tips #earlystagestartup #venturecapital #dosanddonts #startup

On week to go! Expand Your Business to the US Market with @Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland 🇺🇸🇨🇭🌍 Are you ready to take your business to the next level by expanding from Switzerland to the US market? Join Eversheds Sutherland lawyers from both countries (US and Switzerland), as they explore the legal challenges and opportunities on both sides of the pond. You will learn: 🔹 What you need to know before expanding to the US. 🔹 Where to establish your subsidiary or branch for optimal growth. 🔹 How to meticulously prepare for this expansion while remaining rooted in Switzerland. 📆 Date: 13.11.2024 ⏰ Time: 17:00-18:00 CET 📍 Location: Online – Zoom 🎤 Speakers: - Ted Cominos Jr and Michael Mosimann Partner Eversheds Sutherland - Evan Johnson, Associate Eversheds Sutherland Register for the event here ➡️https://hubs.li/Q02X3Z3t0 Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to gain insights and strategies to navigate your international business expansion journey with confidence! #BusinessExpansion #USMarket #LegalInsights #Webinar

🚀Rockin' and rollin' in eastern Switzerland! 🌞 Last night’s Founders Dinner in St. Gallen was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow founders and exchange insights, learnings and knowledge. Thanks everyone who joined and a huge shoutout to Nicolas Keller and Schoch, Auer & Partner, Attorneys at Law for their support! Ivan Nikolic Dominik Höhener Joshua Liesch Jakob Hager Zuzana Hager Melvin Pfister Patrick Hägi Konstantin Lysenko Olga Melita Viktoria Oznobishina Regula Bleuler #FoundersDinner #StartupCommunity #Innovation #StGallen"

Insights from Founders Day 2024 💡 Laurent Decrue, co-CEO and CFO of Holycode™, joined as a speaker at the Founders Day 2024 and brought valuable expertise to the stage with his session on Product-Market-Fit. His advice on starting PMF measurement early resonated with our audience. Thanks to Laurent for your impactful contribution🤩 Great news, 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! Interested in joining the event on the 15. April 2025, secure a ticket here ➡️➡️https://hubs.li/Q02X3Zpg0 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰. 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. #FoundersDay #ProductMarketFit #StartupWisdom #StartupSuccess