AbuPet
An app that gathers high-quality clinical data on pets to tailor ads and sales based on their specific needs.
Deutelio AG
With the groundbreaking Polomac model, it makes nuclear fusion a scalable and accessible technology for industry.
Digital Fashion Academy
Revolutionizing fashion industry training with an e-learning platform to acquire the most in-demand skills.
FarmAid
A modular IoT device that safeguards crops by deploying protective nets or custom covers in seconds.
Fima Global Sagl
Developed UNIQUE, an innovative filter that eliminates water waste and optimizes energy consumption.
GraphSight SA
Uses AI and advanced algorithms to deliver real-time, highly accurate energy forecasts.
HISOLab
Developed MagRun, a system for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance of MRI machines.
In Virtuo Laboratories Sagl
A platform combining AI and molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery.
InfinityGen
AI-powered software that generates high-resolution, customized images from simple text inputs.
Leather Tracking Tool
Digitizing quality control and data collection in the leather industry for a more sustainable and innovative process.
Musivo
The future of social media for the creative and lifestyle industries, merging multiple features into one platform.
offiX
A platform democratizing access to flexible workspaces across Europe and Switzerland.
Respisense
Elastic cycling jacket equipped with an auscultation unit and integrated chest stethoscope.
ReSportApp
An app that turns any smartphone into a professional camera for amateur athletes.
Digitalize in a Snap
Developed DigiFactor, a platform that connects and monitors any industrial machinery, even older models.
SynthEnergy
Innovative process to convert alcohol into sustainable synthetic fuels compatible with existing infrastructure.
Multinational company Senior executive for 25+ years; since 2007 Business Angel and Mentor, here to boost your Funding Strategy, Business Development, Go to Market Plans and ready to share my network.
Executive with 30+ years of international experience in Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, M&A, particularly in banking, fintech, and medtech. Active for years in the startup arena, I am an expert at Innosuisse. In addition, I give university lectures on finance, fintech and strategic innovation.
Seasoned and enthusiast manager and entrepreneur with diverse experiences across industries, company sizes and cultures, I will challenge you and help you to refine your business proposition and understand what it really takes to go from a brilliant idea to a viable company.
Graduated at the ETH, I hold management and BoD positions. Mentor Innosuisse, business angel and startups coach, I bring strong entrepreneurial skills to support startups in their way to success.
Leveraging 8 years of Venture Building and Entrepreneurial experience within Startups and SMEs, I'm here to help you refine your business plan, organise your fundraising strategy, enhance your pitching skills and define your governance.
20+ years of Corporate Finance experience in international contexts, I also founded a digital company. It will be a pleasure to support you in redefining your Business Plan and Pitching activities.
Chairman of the board and former CEO, I have focused on mentoring, coaching through Innosuisse, USI and Boldbrain in the past three years. I will challenge your strategy & business model but not only.
Experienced entrepreneur, innovator, industry manager and CEO of medical device startup. Coached startups in medical, cleantech and ICT with product, go to market, business plan and pitching.
Experienced professional with 20+ years in marketing, sales, and business development. Ready to coach and guide your startup to success working on business models, pitch preparation and fundraising.
With 10+ years as CTO, advisor, and software architect in 10+ startups, and founder of 2 award-winning startups, I excel in creating compelling pitches and offering technical startup guidance.
With a strong background in engineering, tech, and sports, I'll help refine your strategy, enhance leadership skills, and build operational knowledge to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey successfully.
Thanks to 15+ years activity in tech-product development and 90+ startup projects advised and brought to live, I can bring your idea to reality and help you identify your strengths and weaknesses!
After an executive career in luxury and fashion, I earned a PhD in ICTs and transitioned to academia, lecturing internationally. I'll help you market your vision, values, and project effectively. Let's win together!
Skills: Business Strategy, Finance, Market Analysis, Marketing & Sales, Value Proposition & Business Model Design
Industries: Consulting & Services, Consumer Products & Services, Fintech / Insurance Tech
With a background in VC, corporate venturing and development I can assist you in formulating and implementing commercial and financial strategies.
Experienced entrepreneur, engineer, consultant, manager and mentor ready to help you start a great ICT, cleantech or medtech business and get it funded. Dream it. Believe it. Achieve it.
Seasoned mentor with 8+ years in multinational & startup marketing. Secured $1.5M funding in 2020. Expertise in marketing, pitching, investor relations & business development.
I am a lawyer helping startups in matters related to their corporate structure, as well as bringing my wide experience in the use of blockchain, AI, Web 3.0 into the startup business model.
Transforming startups into compelling powerhouses on stage. As a pitching expert and startup owner, I'm passionate about helping you blend logic and emotion in your pitch to win over any audience.
Leveraging 20+ years of Sale & Marketing experience within multinational companies, I'm here to help you refine your Business Model, your Business Plan and to develop new revenue streams hypotheses.
Regional Jury
Sketchin is an advanced strategic design studio pioneering future global experiences. Founded in Switzerland in 2006 by Luca Mascaro, Sketchin is part of BIP Group and employs 100+ people in its studios in Lugano, Milan, Rome, and San Francisco. It provides services to major digital brands worldwide, creating long-lasting and sustainable value.
The MSc in Business Administration is an educational program that aims to develop in-depth and specialized skills in the design, planning, evaluation, implementation, and management of change and transformation processes in organizations at the strategic and operational levels.
FEMTOprint is a Swiss high-tech Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specialized in high-precision 3D microfabrication in glass. With the ground-breaking FEMTOPRINT® microfabrication platform we serve leading industrial Customers with feasibility, rapid prototyping, and pilot and industrial series manufacturing at the wafer-level.
The EMBA is an international, part-time program for executives, running from November 2024 to May 2026 over 18 months. It includes 11 core courses, 2 electives, 1 module abroad in Boston focusing on business dynamics and sustainability, and a 3-month final project. The program awards 60 ECTS credits and is internationally recognized.
Amis Consulting SA collaborates with companies and partners to implement innovative managerial strategies into their existing operations, providing continuous support along the way. The company primarily focuses on Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, seeking new and sustainable business opportunities.
Privilège Ventures is a Swiss based venture capital firm investing in seed stage companies across Europe. After successfully raising three funds the company has launched and is raising a new fund fostering diversity by investing in mixed gender founding teams building innovative technologies with a positive impact on people and the planet.
National Jury
Swiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC) connects smart money investors to Swiss seed and early-stage technology startups. SICTIC is a non-profit association, which has a strong investor community and organizes the deal flow and matchmaking of startups and investors online and at pitching events. We have offices in Zürich, Lausanne and Ticino.
Leadership Lighthouse accompanies startups over the long term and equips them with the skills and support they need to achieve resilient CEOs and strong teams.
Koyo is a venture capital investor that makes high conviction investments in ventures in Switzerland and across Europe. We follow an owner-operator-approach to leverage our deep expertise in building up companies on their road to relevance.
BAS – Business Angels Switzerland – is the leading business angel network in Switzerland since over twenty years, with chapters in Suisse Romande and in Zürich. BAS organises 20 events and 60 startup presentations per year. They lead to more than 10 yearly investments. Our members and the startups like the friendly atmosphere of our events.
Kickstart è una delle piattaforme di open innovation a zero equity più grandi d'Europa. Riunisce organizzazioni pubbliche e private, startup, investitori ed esperti con l'ambizione condivisa di fornire prodotti e servizi di prossima generazione e avere un impatto positivo significativo su larga scala.
Inhalis Therapeutics is a Swiss based biotech focused in the development of inhaled drugs for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis SOM Biotech is a Spanish based company in late clinical stage with an AI Platform for drug discovery and development of CNS drugs that is going to be listed on the NASDAQ in late 2025.
Gebert Rüf Stiftung was founded by entrepreneur Heinrich Gebert as a foundation for science and innovation with the aim of strengthening " Switzerland as an economic and living space". With an annual budget of 15 million francs it promotes entrepreneurial science, innovation and education projects throughout Switzerland.
USE's activities are focused on three macro-themes - promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation, development of the tourism sector and repositioning of peripheral regions - and aim to promote a lasting and sustainable economic growth that enhances the territorial peculiarities and the network of academic and business excellence present in our territory.
BancaStato is the bank of reference in Ticino. It promotes economic development in the Canton and gives Ticino's people the opportunity to invest their savings safely and profitably. The Bank supports hundreds of Ticino-based companies, associations and organisations involved in sporting, cultural and charitable activities as well as research.
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