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>>venture>> 2024 Award Ceremony

June 18, 2024 >>venture>>, Switzerland's leading startup competition, has crowned the best startup in Switzerland for this year... and...

Apr 153 min read

Pitch Training for 2024 >>venture>> Finalists

>>venture>> has partnered up with McKinsey & Company and several investors to best prepare the startups for their live pitches

Apr 102 min read

2024 >>venture>> Finalists

We're delighted to announce that the finalists for our annual startup competition have been selected!

Nov 20, 20231 min read

The 2024 Venture Startup Competition Kicks off in Zurich and Lausanne

In the days leading up to Halloween, the entrepreneurial pulse quickened as we proudly launched the 2024 edition of the >>venture>>...

Jun 27, 20233 min read

Introducing the 2023 >>venture>> Winners!

This year's edition marked a very special evolution for the >>venture>> startup competition: the introduction of the nonprofit track for...

Apr 20, 20234 min read

Pitch Training for 2023 >>venture>> Finalists

Our 61 finalists from the first online jury round must now give their all in a 5-minute closed pitch session in front of a new group of...

Apr 12, 20232 min read

>>venture>> 2023 finalists

We're excited to share the news that the finalists for our annual startup competition have been selected! After several weeks of rigorous...

Apr 12, 20233 min read

The 2023 >>venture>> Early Birds

Meet the winners of the 2023 >>venture>> startup competition early bird offer.

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Zurich entrepreneurs and startup supporters meet at ETH's Student Project House

The >>venture>> startup competition packs ETH's Student Project House during the 2023 Kickoff event On Tuesday, November 29th, the...

If you haven't been able to join us at one of our events lately, don't worry! All the essential information you need to participate—plus insider tips and tricks from our jurors and alumni—can be found in our Playbook. 📖✨

And even if you attended our Kickoff or Online Experts One-on-One event, the Playbook is packed with valuable insights. It's your go-to guide for understanding the competition, learning how you'll be evaluated, and crafting a winning startup plan.

Download our free Playbook now and take your first step toward success! Link in bio.

⏳Only 1 Day to Go—Our Online Experts One-on-One event is almost here!

Are you in the Finance & Insurance sector? Book a one-on-one session with the following experts:

Melanie Gonzales, Aino Hacklin, Christian Meisser

Book now by following the link in our bio.

You can always write us at office@venture.ch if you would like to meet with an expert that is already fully booked and we'll put you on the waiting list in case of cancellations.

See you tomorrow 👋

⏱️ Our first Experts One-on-One event is less than a week away and there's still a few free slots available!

If you're in the Retail & Consumer Services field, don't miss the chance to book a session with top industry experts like:

Sabrina Vilhena, Beat Walther, or even Jean-Philippe Kunz, whose expertise might also be a perfect match for your needs!

This event isn't just about technical feedback. It's also a chance to get insights on critical areas like your financial plan or other startup essentials. Many of our experts have served as jurors in past editions, so they're well-versed in evaluating startup plans and can offer actionable advice to improve your application.

Book now: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/

Friendly reminder: Don’t miss out on our Early-Bird Offer! 🐣

We get it—life is busy, and deadlines pile up fast. But if there’s one date to keep in mind for the >>venture>> competition, it’s January 31! Submit your startup plan by then, and you'll automatically enter a random drawing to win an additional CHF 1,000. So if you were anyway planning on participating, then better submit early for a chance to win even more! And no stress—you'll still be able to update your application until the final deadline on February 27.

So don't wait any longer! Check it off your list before the holidays and relax knowing you've got it covered!

🔍 Discover the Experts in Our ICT Vertical!

As part of our Online Experts One-on-One Event, we're shining the spotlight on the experts available in the ICT vertical:

Tanya Fröhlich, Bolko Hohaus, Dhanesh Kothari, Pedro Paiva, Nikko Karlo Robles, Thomas Schurr

Whether you're navigating cybersecurity, tackling AI innovations, or advancing software development, these experts bring cutting-edge insights to help you refine your ideas.

Be sure to check out their profiles in our Network section or on LinkedIn to see the full scope of their expertise. Many of these experts bring valuable experience in Investment Management for example, which is useful for any startup!

Want to book a session? Reserve up to three 20-minute sessions with the experts of your choice here: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/

Stay tuned as we continue showcasing the experts from our other verticals!

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