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Startup entrepreneurs who succeed are fast, focused and passionate
Interview with Véronique Stephan, >>venture>> mentor and Chief Commercial Officer at Corplex. Véronique Stephan encourages startup...
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Business cases that solve real problems are key
Interview with Claudia Zimmermann, >>venture>>mentor & juror, and Founder of C-Advisor. Claudia Zimmermann offers guidance on creating...
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Beyond technology: investors are interested in financial models and strong teams
Interview with Rhea Hamilton, Managing Director Ventures at OGCI Climate Investments. Rhea Hamilton explains what startup investors look...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
![Got a great business idea but not sure where to start?🚀
Join us at the Starting Line and get practical answers to the six key questions every entrepreneur should ask — from building your team to finding the right funding.
📍 Lausanne — October 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
EPFL, MED Building
🎟️ Register for Lausanne [Link in bio]
📍 Zurich — October 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden)
🎟️ Register for Zurich [Link in bio]
Come with your idea. Leave with a clearer path forward — and one step closer to CHF 150,000 in prizes.
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![Got a great business idea but not sure where to start?🚀
Join us at the Starting Line and get practical answers to the six key questions every entrepreneur should ask — from building your team to finding the right funding.
📍 Lausanne — October 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
EPFL, MED Building
🎟️ Register for Lausanne [Link in bio]
📍 Zurich — October 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden)
🎟️ Register for Zurich [Link in bio]
Come with your idea. Leave with a clearer path forward — and one step closer to CHF 150,000 in prizes.
Ready to venture forward?](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/828677551_1570977498129218_2485793054859484507_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=FH3KDyihfxcQ7kNvwE8hmZH&_nc_oc=Adq8Rr-IJ7w_SGQO-JAzfeVTdxG5oYFSZoLSvQlg0XTkkkepf0-KpzCr4ciAdFIGQIQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=4tW1YaKe3fV7-Mfm4iZcmg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQIlRWPDmgUvvSn6yfI_G2iXWlg1v_2o_fQt-91jPZuElx_YiDGy_BxiLVRgycoV8cuE11cDG7vL&oh=00_AQMn0qwtIAM9ABLCh482_yGugMwMM_svs_lNHaj0IorUMA&oe=6AC1C72E)
![🚀 Ready to start your >>venture>> 2027 application?
Join us at The Starting Line at EPFL and get first-hand advice from some of the very people who will be evaluating your application. 👀
You’ll get the chance to:
🤔 Ask our jurors what makes an application stand out
🎯 Get practical tips on how to approach the six evaluation criteria
🖼️ Learn how to frame your answers and present your startup at its best
❓ Get your questions answered before submitting your application
📍 EPFL (MED Building)
📅 October 5 (in exactly one week!)
🎟️ Free event — but registration is required [Link in bio]
Let's get you started right away — don't wait any longer! Our application deadline is November 30, 2026.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/825320227_18428570509151308_5141779684348789004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=TQqx_sbxjH4Q7kNvwFrlI-a&_nc_oc=Adoi-YI4aqEHCiE1uqU-jWbx0konzWG2h6w4daF608XSU6sIB3TH22p2tTz32uFs1Mo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=4tW1YaKe3fV7-Mfm4iZcmg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQK589smDfxk-ZCEpV9AkUE4KowTi0dEnHDffyPMyovsgz1YjIfRFQJ3jJcyGNzJr-3_RHhH_bCA&oh=00_AQPMYzM1mlW3PEiDOEvR7yH7i6C3yWZhVQK2QSbmdWw92w&oe=6AC1E110)
![🚀 Ready to start your >>venture>> 2027 application?
Join us at The Starting Line at EPFL and get first-hand advice from some of the very people who will be evaluating your application. 👀
You’ll get the chance to:
🤔 Ask our jurors what makes an application stand out
🎯 Get practical tips on how to approach the six evaluation criteria
🖼️ Learn how to frame your answers and present your startup at its best
❓ Get your questions answered before submitting your application
📍 EPFL (MED Building)
📅 October 5 (in exactly one week!)
🎟️ Free event — but registration is required [Link in bio]
Let's get you started right away — don't wait any longer! Our application deadline is November 30, 2026.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/825320227_18428570509151308_5141779684348789004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=TQqx_sbxjH4Q7kNvwFrlI-a&_nc_oc=Adoi-YI4aqEHCiE1uqU-jWbx0konzWG2h6w4daF608XSU6sIB3TH22p2tTz32uFs1Mo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=4tW1YaKe3fV7-Mfm4iZcmg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQK589smDfxk-ZCEpV9AkUE4KowTi0dEnHDffyPMyovsgz1YjIfRFQJ3jJcyGNzJr-3_RHhH_bCA&oh=00_AQPMYzM1mlW3PEiDOEvR7yH7i6C3yWZhVQK2QSbmdWw92w&oe=6AC1E110)








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