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Join the program and seize the opportunity to learn firsthand from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts about the basics for founding and running a digital business.
The course is designed to facilitate a conversation between lecturers and participants. You will gain a detailed understanding on how entrepreneurs build and run their startups. Industry experts will advise you on the legal and financial aspects of founding a venture in Switzerland. Each session includes an introductory presentation, followed by an informal discussion.
12.05.2023, 16.05.2023, 23.05.2023, 30.05.2023
12.15 - 14.15
The course will be held in English.
Master students across faculties and researchers who are interested in the process and responsibilities of founding and leading a technology startup.
At the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics, the seminar "Digital Ventures: Leadership & Foundation" is accredited with 3 ECTS (master level, BWL5).
Please check with your corresponding faculty to confirm accreditation.
You can apply to participate in this course in the student portal. The module is open for booking as of Wednesday, 18.01.2023.
Please contact our team viatrainings@innovation.uzh.ch for further information about this course!
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Martin MurmannChair for Entrepreneurship (UZH) & Institute Innovation & Strategic Entrepreneurship (Bern University of Applied Sciences) Session 1: Entrepreneurship facts and numbers |
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Kynan Eng CEO iniVation AG Session 2: IP & Software Licensing |
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Isabelle Nüssli Session 3: Leadership for digital entrepreneurs |
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Susanne K. Schorsch Partner Amadeus Capital Partners Session 4: Entrepreneurial finance |
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Pascal Honold Partner Wenger & Vieli AG Session 5: Company founding in Switzerland |
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Chantal Landis CEO Technit GmbH Session 6: Go to market strategies |
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David Oesch Full Professor of Financial Accounting UZH Session 7: Financial management |
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Isabella Gyr Lead Innovation Engagement, UZH Session 1 - 7 |
Date | Sessions | Location |
Friday, 12.05.2023 12:15-14:15 |
Kickoff & Introduction Digital Ventures 1) Entrepreneurship facts and numbers, |
Online |
Tuesday, 16.05.2023 12:15-14:15 |
2) IP & Software Licensing 3) Leadership for digital entrepreneurs |
Online |
Tuesday, 23.05.2023 12:15-14:15 |
4) Entrepreneurial finance 5) Company founding in Switzerland |
Online |
Tuesday, 30.05.2023 12:15-14:15 |
6) Go to market strategies 7) Financial management |
Online |