1 boat + 70 ScaleUps + 50 startup CEOs + 30 investors = 180 sailing the waters of Lake Zurich to discuss how we take the Swiss ecosystem to the next level!
The evening was full of incredible learnings but here are the main takeaways:
- Go international! It's easier than you think.
- Surround yourself with mentors who've done it all before.
- Hire the right executive at the right time.
- Secure enough funding to scale worldwide.
- Sell more — sales cures it all.
If you missed it, stay tuned for next year's edition! And a big thanks to our incredible partner digitalswitzerland and our sponsors: MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep, UBS and Swisscom.
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