In the days leading up to Halloween, the entrepreneurial pulse quickened as we proudly launched the 2024 edition of the >>venture>> startup competition in Zurich and Lausanne. The convergence of seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, startup coaches, investors, and support organizations set the stage for the kind of collaborative journey >>venture>> is known for.
The excitement kicked off in Zurich with a warm welcome from Frank Floessel, Head of ETH Entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, André Catana, Head of Unit of the Venture Builder at the Vice Presidency of Innovation, EPFL, delivered an engaging welcome speech that captivated the audience at the Lausanne event. Their opening remarks resonated with the innovative spirit that defines the >>venture>> community.
The keynote speech in Zurich was delivered by Maximilian Moser, co-founder & CTO of Biosimo, our 2023 Grand Prize Winner, while Tom Bertrand, co-founder of Bearmind and 2023 ICT 1st place winner, took the stage in Lausanne. Their insights provided valuable perspectives on their journey with >>venture>>.
A sincere thank you goes out to our extensive >>venture>> network, whose steadfast support contributed significantly to the success of the events in both cities:
ZURICH | LAUSANNE |
Mentors & Jurors Christian Suter Claudia Zimmermann Emanuele Marsili Josef Felber Kathrin Wolff Schmandt Linda Nel Maria Friedrich Mikael Ramvall Nikko Karlo Robles Peter A. Plötz Roland Moser Soren Bjonness Thomas Schurr | Mentors & Jurors Nanci Govinder Pedro Paiva Pierre Henri Pingeon Sébastien Lénelle Tomas Svoboda Wilma Lukas |
Alumni Boostbar: Johannes Lermann Pipra: John Klepper Openversum: Laura Stocco DeepPsy: Mateo de Bardeci | Alumni Rea Diagnostics SA: Erick GarcÃa-Cordero Daphne Technology: Juan Mario Michan ZIZAN!A Biobotanica: Tulipan Zollinger Voltiris: Xavier Da Costa |
Investors QBIT Capital AG: Georges Khneysser SICTIC: Magdalena Tarasinska Business Angels Switzerland: Nicole Zingg | Investors C.G. Consulting Group: Carlo Guareschi Sensile Technologies: Cédric Morel NewOak SA: Davide Verda Serpentine Ventures: Dominique Gruhl-Bégin Business Angels Switzerland: Emre Acikel Fongit: Enrico Bergamini Salus Partners: Fariba Hashemi Lightbird Ventures: Henrik Reimavuo Wingman Ventures: Maxime Baube |
Innosuisse Alexa Nodari Kathrin Plüss | Innosuisse Ana Soares Johanne Stettler |
We leave you with a few photos from the evenings!
Photos by Tobias Stahel and Valentin Flauraud
As these events draw to a close, the >>venture>> community leaves with fresh perspectives, new connections, and heightened inspiration. The launch of >>venture>> 2024 not only marks the beginning of a new edition but also reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation in Switzerland. We eagerly look forward to the transformative journeys that will unfold for our participants in the months ahead.