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The Swisspreneur Show is a podcast series of in-depth, candid conversations with some of Switzerland’s most successful founders, business leaders and innovators. By getting to the heart of these leaders’ stories - their successes, their failures, their must-have advice and greatest regrets - we hope to both inspire and guide the next generation of Swiss entrepreneurs. Each episode deconstructs and... more

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02:25 - Why Angels Invest Beyond Returns

05:40 - Spotting the Gap in Word of Mouth Marketing

10:00 - Investing in Founders, Not Just Ideas

18:48 - Scaling from Switzerland to Europe (and Beyond)

This episode was co-produced by SICTIC... more

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5:20 - Helping European companies set up shop in China

11:43 - SICTIC’s investment program for kids

17:57 - Building AI models to predict fundraising success

26:00 - How being a young investor changes your perspective

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3:31 - What’s the best tech team setup?

16:05 - Using OKRs for your tech team

32:53 - The more you automate, the higher the tech debt?

37:21 - Marketing the product before you even build it

This episode was originally a live webinar ... more

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12:16 — Bootstrapping mindset, MVP building, and milestone-based rounds.

17:50 — The trade-offs of bringing VCs on board versus angels.

27:58 — Honest discussion of founder stress, cash flow, and mental health.

41:46 — Final takeaways ... more

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Recent Guests

Pierre Bi
Founder and CEO of Endshift, focused on decarbonizing real estate
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Episode: EP #522 - Pierre Bi: Owning the risk to own the market: The Startup Decarbonizing Real Estate
Andreas Caminada
A highly decorated Swiss chef and restaurateur with three Michelin stars.
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Episode: EP #521 - Andreas Caminada: Waiting 7 years to turn a profit (and getting 3 Michelin Stars in the process)
Wanja Humanes
CEO of Kickfund
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Episode: EP #520 - Wanja Humanes: From Lab to Launch: How Kickfund Backs Switzerland’s Brightest Ideas
Antonia Albert
Principal and head of people and culture at Founderful
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Episode: EP #515 - Antonia Albert: What Makes a Startup Attractive to VCs?
Bess Biljali
Co-founder and board member at Lumvin, former professional handball player
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Episode: EP #513 - Besfort Biljali: What Really Works in Swiss Sales (and in Greener, Faster, and Cheaper Lighting)
Michael Wüst
CEO at Amnis
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Episode: EP #512 - Michael Wüst: Building a Fintech Scaleup for International Payments & Collections
Kai Eberhardt
Co-founder of a startup and experienced entrepreneur
Episode: EP #511 - Laurent Decrue, Kai Eberhardt & Fredrik Isler: How Much Should Founders Raise in Series A/B?
Levent Künzi
Co-founder of Properti, a platform simplifying real estate processes
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Episode: EP #510 - Levent Künzi: When Does a Startup Become a Scaleup?
Stefan Kirchhofer
A founding partner of a law firm, entrepreneur with interests in Hooters and luxury watch retail.
Episode: EP #509 - Stefan Kirchhofer: How to Find the Best Lawyer For Your Startup

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Merle
Host of The Swisspreneur Show, known for engaging conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Silvan
Host of The Swisspreneur Show, recognized for insightful discussions on entrepreneurship and business development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Very useful

    Nice topics with great learning for ones own journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barna@CompagOs
    Switzerland2 years ago
  • The Swiss equivalent of NPR’s How I Built This with Guy Raz

    Very professionally done. Definitively worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Muehlemann
    Switzerland3 years ago
  • Great guests, hosts, and conversations!

    This podcast has it all. Interesting guests with varied backgrounds, stories, and focus areas. And interesting topics that come across in natural and conversational flow through great hosting! Thanks to the Swisspreneur team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ursina B
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    Inspirational and insightful potcast - my recommendations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melhei90
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Best podcast about Swiss startups

    Best podcast to deep dive in the Swiss startup ecosystem. I really love the episodes about startup journeys and success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    birajdhungel
    Switzerland4 years ago

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The show is praised for its quality of production and engaging conversations, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
Many find the content inspiring, particularly for those interested in starting their own businesses or wanting to learn more about the startup ecosystem.
The diversity of guests from various industries enhances the show's relevance and appeal.
Listeners appreciate the valuable insights and practical advice offered by experienced entrepreneurs in each episode.

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EP #522 - Pierre Bi: Owning the risk to own the market: The Startup Decarbonizing Real Estate
Q: How do you ensure sustainability and profitability with Endshift?
Endshift ensures sustainability and profitability by managing energy assets effectively, thus generating recurring revenues through energy production and sales.
EP #522 - Pierre Bi: Owning the risk to own the market: The Startup Decarbonizing Real Estate
Q: What is the mission of Endshift and what problem does it aim to solve?
Endshift's mission is to provide an end-to-end transformation process for real estate portfolios, focusing on decarbonization without requiring portfolio owners to invest upfront.
EP #522 - Pierre Bi: Owning the risk to own the market: The Startup Decarbonizing Real Estate
Q: What motivated you to shift from your academic path to entrepreneurship?
Pierre wanted to start his own venture even during his studies and was particularly motivated by his experiences in China, which highlighted the disparity in air quality and the need for clean air solutions.
EP#519 - Eric Laudet: Turning Chronic care into a scalable medtech solution
Q: What drew you into the healthcare space and to founding Holistiq after your previous ventures?
Eric was influenced by seeing the limits of conventional medicine, through his parents being doctors and his interest in biohacking, leading him to create Holistiq to tackle chronic disorders more effectively.
EP #516 - Patrick Pestalozzi & François Capel: How This Biomarker Can Detect Sepsis 3 Days Early
Q: What is your ambition with Abionic? Where do you see it in the future?
Pestalozzi outlines his ambition to get their new biomarker technology into the hands of prescribers, changing the standard of patient care.

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A series featuring in-depth, candid conversations with some of Switzerland's most successful founders, business leaders, and innovators. Episodes explore the personal and professional journeys of these individuals, discussing their successes, failures, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Key topics include startup operations, funding strategies, market challenges, innovative technologies, and insights into building successful businesses in Switzerland. The show serves as both an inspiration and a resource for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, offering practical advice and an inside look at the entrepreneurial landscape in Switzerland.

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7. Kai Eberhardt
8. Levent Künzi

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