A podcast mapping out the Swiss and global FinTech ecosystem
In this episode, we talk to Matt Lashmar, Managing Director of MassChallenge, Switzerland. He explains the origins of MassChallenge, how they differ from other accelerators, how to apply, how start-ups can benefit from the program (access to the corporate sponsors and prize money of a million Swiss Francs!) and their success stories. LISTEN HERE
Read MoreWe caught up with Tanya Koenig on the side of the Digitalization of the Art Business discussion as a part of Voice of Fintech: Live Speaker Series in Zurich. We talk about why traditional mega art dealers invested in digital platforms, how blockchain can be useful for art buyers and CNN Money Switzerland's plans for increased coverage of the start-up scene.
Read MoreIn this bonus episode, we caught up with Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean of INSEAD and Dean of Innovation on the side of INSEAD hosted a panel on Artificial Intelligence: Balancing AI productivity and responsibility in the STG Tent in Davos during WEF 2020. We talk about INSEAD’s activities in Davos and partnerships in the field of innovation.
Read MoreWe talk to Christian Meisser, CEO of LEXR about how to set up your venture from the get-go to minimize potential legal troubles and keep your hard-earned unicorn for yourself! LEXR is an innovative legal services firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, providing legal services and products to start-ups, especially FinTechs.
Read MoreWe talk with William Laitinen, Managing Director of Exige International, a UK and Swiss executive search firm specializing in recruitment for global financial companies about what to look for in your co-founders and what traits you should focus on when building a successful team. A special offer included towards the end of the episode!
Read MoreWe talk to Cedric Bollag, founder and host of the "Startup Show" by Global Tech Box about how and why he started his show, his impressions of the Swiss start-up scene and comparison to the Israeli one. Check out the Startup Show by Global Tech Box on YouTube. You will also find the video recording of this podcast here on the next page!
Read MoreAn interview with Rune Bentien, Managing Partner EMEA at Xoogler.co in London. Xoogler.co is a community of current and former Google employees, acting as an incubator, accelerator, business angel and mentoring network for Google alumni - Xooglers.
Read MoreA short interview with Florian Bucher, TEDx Zurich Co-lead on the side of the flagship TEDx Zurich. We talk about TEDx activities in Switzerland, the Power of 10 theme, TEDx Salons and TEDx Women events.
Read MoreAn interview with Alisee de Tonnac, CEO and co-founder of Seedstars World. Alisee is a road warrior, entrepreneur and ecosystem builder focused on emerging markets. Find out more about Seedstars philosophy, competitions, support to startups from mentoring to funding.
Read More" I see a tremendous spirit of entrepreneurship taking off in Europe," says Geoff Ralston, President of Y Combinator. Great new companies will come from Europe, or anywhere on the planet, not just the United States, Geoff explains in this soundbite. We caught up on the side of the INSEAD LaunchPad event at STATION F in Paris.
Read MoreThe Future is Asian writes Dr. Parag Khanna in his latest book. We caught up on the side of the Asia Society's event in Zurich to quickly explain why in this soundbite.
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