YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2018

In spite constantly catching global attention as far as quality of life, safety and being a forerunner in the pharmaceutical field for many years is concerned, Switzerland’s role as an entrepreneur hub has mostly been overlooked. Having said that, things have changed dramatically for the better, and even though Switzerland may still lag behind a little than it’s bigger European counterparts, a very rapid ecosystem has been developed to attract new and innovative companies.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

By Daniel van Heusden and Andrea Hak For centuries, Switzerland has been known as a serene peaceful paradise with beautiful mountains, lakes, glaciers… and chocolate. Switzerland has been named the most innovative country in the world for eight years in a row by the Global Innovation Index. Switzerland has also begun… This story continues at The Next Web.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 28, 2018

When foreigners think of Switzerland, romantic images of beautiful snow peaked mountains, chocolate, watches, and cowbells come to mind. Despite Switzerland being ranked the most innovative country in the world by the Global Innovation Index, our country’s startup and tech scenes are more often than not overshadowed by more the established hubs in Berlin and London.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Cognizant is a regular at the annual WEF event in Davos, Switzerland. I requested Alan Alper, VP Corporate Marketing, keep good notes on everything he observed during this year's event. Here's an excellent ground level report - you can feel. Globalization and Technology

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Switzerland holding steady in a top slot. Bloomberg Innovation Index Build Back Better CCC China Creativity education Germany Joe Biden Korea President Joe BIden STEM STEM Education Switzerland USA economy USA innovationUSA, Now An Innovation Loser. STEM Skills the Major Culprit.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

In my opinion, it is very important that branches and authorities in Switzerland continue to maintain a high level of initial training in watchmaking. Technology contractor Creativity Design development Innovation market pivot positioning production research and development Swiss watches Switzerland watchmakingMaking Swiss watches such as Breitling Navitimer or Tag Heuer Formula is more conservative than creative.

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deal architect

JUNE 22, 2016

He joined the company in 2014, after over more than a decade at SAP, including Managing Director of SAP Switzerland and Chief Operating Officer of the region DACH (Germany, Switzerland. Stephan Sieber took over as CEO of Unit4 in April. Industry Commentary

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

JULY 2, 2011

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VC Cafe

JUNE 1, 2011

The International Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, in its 2011 World Competitiveness Yearbook ranked Israel in the 17th place among the world’s 59 leading economies in terms of competitiveness. AcceloWeb Invest in Israel Israel Israel GDP Israel Unemployment SC Square Auto construction sectors Draft film investment promotion center lausanne switzerland Ltd UNEMPLOYMENT unemployment figure world competitiveness yearbook IMD

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2019

Switzerland. Switzerland is a small nation situated in the heart of central Europe. Along with its natural beauty, Switzerland is also one of the wealthiest nations on the planet. Unlike landlocked Switzerland, the Republic of Ireland is very much an island nation. It secured the runner’s up spot to Switzerland in the 2019 Index of Economic Freedom European rankings despite worries over government debt.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As the founder of MKB Conseil & Coaching in Geneva, Switzerland, and Excellent Executive Coaching, LLC, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she has developed a network of international clients, experts and scholar-practitioners.

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entrepreMusings

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Some say we should arm our teachers like they do in Israel or Switzerland. father mother parenting connecticut shootings gun regulation Israel mental health mental illness Switzerland Whitehouse.govI try not to get too political on my blog, but sometimes an event happens like the killing of 20 six and seven year old kids by a mentally unstable individual, who had access to a semi-automatic gun, that compels me to write something.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Consider a bridge built in Laufenburg, a town that straddles Germany and Switzerland. Germany measures height in relation to sea level in the North Sea while Switzerland does so in relation to the Mediterranean Sea.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

It was in the mountains, in fact — in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum — that Meghan Fitzgerald realized she had been trading her health for her career. Navigating the corporate landscape is a challenge for anyone: for women, it can be akin to climbing Mt. Everest.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Quantesys (Switzerland) An un-calibrated algorithm allowing investors to turn behavioral anomalies into profitable investments. I hope you’ll join us on November 15 th at 5:30pm for the final Worldwide Investor Network event of the year. The lineup of presenters includes: Moviecom (Scotland) A free customizable video platform for businesses to create, centralize and share content.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2019

Jesmane Boggenpoel , author of “ My Blood Divides and Unites: Race, Identity, Reconciliation ” is an experienced business executive and former Head of Business Engagement for Africa at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2020

At a recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, global leaders recognized that businesses serve a higher purpose beyond profit.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2018

Any communities wondering how they can take advantage of blockchain in a big way could look to Zug, Switzerland, for advice. by Andi Simon, author of “ On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights “. Maybe you know all there is to know about blockchain technology. Maybe you know nothing. Either way, in the near future blockchain could change how you do business in numerous ways, from energy use to booking a hotel.

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Where to Play

JULY 18, 2019

Founded by Dr. Amaël Cohades and based on over 12 years of research at EPFL (Switzerland), this startup needs to find the best market opportunity for its innovation. The post CompPair- Finding the way from the Lab to the Market appeared first on Where to Play. CompPair develops healable composite materials for extending the life-time of composite structures.

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ConversionXL

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This year, Australia overtook Switzerland as the country with the highest salary average, followed by the United States. It’s one of our favorite parts of the year! This is our fifth annual State of Conversion Optimization report.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

We heard first-hand just how close it was that Facebook had considered locating its headquarters in Switzerland and how the Irish rallied and now host more than 400 jobs locally and growing. Sheryl had given her an indication that Ireland wasn’t the top pick and it looked like Switzerland was high on the list. I wrote this on my flight home from f.ounders & web summit in Dublin, Ireland late last year. I think I was too hung over to finish it, hit publish and move on.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 15, 2016

Julien Denaes (Switzerland). Applications are open for the second group of Colorado Global Entrepreneurs in Residence. If you are interested in applying send a resume and a cover letter, including a statement of interest, to GEIR-apply@colorado.edu. The Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIR) Program brings international entrepreneurial talent to the CU-Boulder campus and community.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2018

At the age of 50, Samira Buchi left her small town Switzerland home to pursue her American dream. I was born in Switzerland but raised by a Mediterranean family. At the age of 50 with my children out of the nest, I finally decided to leave Switzerland to start over and pursue my American Dream by joining the Accessory Design Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. You would be wrong to think that nothing new can come from a person at 50 years.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2014

February 4th will see some of the best upcoming startups from around the world congregate in Geneva, Switzerland to determine the winner for the Seedstars World Final competition.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

They keep the role neutral, like Switzerland, neither on the research side, nor on the operation side, but in between, like a mediator needs to be. We just held our seventeenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War.

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

He has also been guest speaker at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School and at the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. Antoine is originally from Zurich (Switzerland), and, with his family, has spent the past 18 years in Princeton, New Jersey. He has also been guest speaker at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School and at the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland. Also Available On. Show Summary.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 11, 2020

Headquartered in the United States with locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Rhode Island, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge is committed to strengthening the global innovation ecosystem by supporting high-potential startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2011

“ DealMarket has been designed by private equity professionals for private equity professionals,&# says DealMarket co-founder and CEO Celine Fillistorf, who hails from Zurich, Switzerland. Online platforms that connect startups and entrepreneurs are common, but one that connects private equity professionals? Not so. But DealMarket ( www.dealmarket.com ), launched in March this year, looks set to be the way that private equity and investment types will work in the future.

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Babbling VC

OCTOBER 13, 2017

My experience with over 20 years in Germany now is that no matter how well someone speaks English, when it comes to the hard things, they prefer German when in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region. As I've had to answer this question so many times at this point, I thought I'd just save myself the time in the future and make a blogpost out of it. If you are going to apply to work for us at Liquid Labs, you have to speak German.

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 17, 2019

While most of Facebook’s blockchain team members are based in the Bay Area, Facebook incorporated an LLC several months ago in Switzerland to focus on “payments and blockchain” Switzerland is the original home for Ethereum and has promoted crypto-friendly regulatory frameworks.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

While these movements spooked investors, I spent a few days in Zug, Switzerland, the heart of “Crypto Valley” to meet with blockchain entrepreneurs and local investors. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, famously chose Zug as Ethereum Foundation’s HQ based on Switzerland’s favorable regulatory environment at the time. Cryptocurrencies lost over $250B of value last week as more regulators around the world issued guidance.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

What the Switzerland Structure is, and what it has to do with identifying your business’s valuation. What the Switzerland Structure is, and what it has to do with identifying your business’s valuation. * Advice for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Sell Their Companies written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Warrillow. Podcast Transcript. Today on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I chat with John Warrillow.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Background on Toblerone: Toblerone was started in Bern, Switzerland by Jean Tobler. The Matterhorn is a great symbol of Switzerland, and is said to possibly be the inspiration for the shape of the candy bar. “I’m In Logo Love” is a new series on the crowdSPRING blog. Periodically, we’ll pick a logo we’d like to take home from a bar and tell you why.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Other companies operating in small markets with little R&D resources in their home country (ABB, Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche in Switzerland, Philips in the Netherlands and Ericsson in Sweden) pursued R&D outside their home country by necessity. This is the second in a series about the changing models of corporate innovation co-authored with Evangelos Simoudis. Evangelos and I are working on what we hope will become a book about the new model for corporate entrepreneurship.

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Babbling VC

OCTOBER 13, 2017

My experience with over 20 years in Germany now is that no matter how well someone speaks English, when it comes to the hard things, they prefer German when in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region. As I've had to answer this question so many times at this point, I thought I'd just save myself the time in the future and make a blogpost out of it. If you are going to apply to work for us at Liquid Labs, you have to speak German.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Last summer, Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates’ national carrier, joined the many airlines and hotels that have partnered with Switzerland-based Winding Tree to bypass intermediaries using distributed ledger technology. How Winding Tree works to improve travel bookings.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 2, 2015

In countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland, being on time shows you are serious, committed and that the relationship with your buyer is important. By Martin Limbeck, “ NO is Short for Next Opportunity: How Top Sales Professionals Think “. Perhaps you’re the number one ranked sales professional in your company for selling domestically. Congratulations!

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Switzerland: Analytical. If there’s one word most people describe themselves with professionally, it’s creative. At least, that’s the consensus from professional network LinkedIn, who found that the description topped the list of the most overused words and phrases in its member profiles for 2012. Here’s a quick look at what the 2012 No. 1 buzzwords for countries in which LinkedIn fielded this study: Australia: Creative. Brazil: Experimental. Canada: Creative.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Since the first part of the lecture was about Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas, Osterwalder flew in from Switzerland to teach slides 20-76. Over the last two months the U.S. government has been running one of the most audacious experiments in entrepreneurship since World War II. They launched an incubator for the top scientists and engineers in the U.S. This week we saw the results.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 15, 2010

One in particular was in Switzerland and working for the telco there on a “death march&# project for which several of my friends were already complaining. I have always believed in the saying, “It’s better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.&# It’s a way of life. It’s not about abusing situations but about knowing when to push the boundaries.

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VC Cafe

JULY 26, 2017

I’m paraphrasing a bit, but it goes something like this: He was driving through the countryside of Switzerland, and for miles all he saw on the side of the road, was rows of trees. “Be Bold or Italic, never Regular”?—?anonymous. anonymous. I’ve started a 30 day blogging challenge (more about it here and you can subscribe for the newsletter ). This is day three. Let’s talk about marketing and differentiation. In his book Purple Cow , Seth Godin tells an intriguing story.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

Every year, world leaders from both the public and private sector, meet at Davos Switzerland to discuss the biggest issues facing our society at the World Economic Forum. Their mission is to shape global, regional and industry agendas. For 2014, the main themes are: Achieving inclusive growth. Sustaining a world of 9 billion. Embracing disruptive innovation. Meeting society’s new expectations.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Texas program will be this group’s first outpost in the US beyond their roots in Boston (this organization also operates in Mexico, Israel, Switzerland and the U.K.). The Forrest Four-Cast: October 17, 2017 If you didn’t get a chance to be part of their launch event on Monday afternoon at the Bob Bullock Museum on Monday afternoon, then be sure to attend the Meet MassChallenge Texas Meet Up at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, March 17 at Capital Factory (701 Brazos Street in the Omni Hotel).

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