28.11.25 Zürich

Inspiring Talks

Check out the dynamic lineup of speakers from last years edition, who drive change through inclusivity, diversity, business impact, and innovation in the startup world.

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RiseUp 24

Take a look back at the unforgettable moments from last year’s event! Explore our gallery to relive the energy, excitement, and creativity that made it so special.

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The Movement

The RiseUp Summit, organised by the Female Founders Initiative Switzerland, isn’t just another event in the entrepreneurial calendar: it’s a movement. The summit celebrates inclusivity, diversity, and tangible growth. Our mission is to foster increased collaboration, ensuring that founders of all genders and backgrounds have equal opportunities to succeed. Our aim is to create a more diverse ecosystem by giving space and a platform to inspire and empower women and by welcoming all who recognize and value the power of diversity and collaborative spirit. Everyone’s participation is crucial in our joint effort to drive progress towards gender equality. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable startup landscape.
While the allure of becoming a “unicorn” startup is strong, we champion the Zebra approach — businesses that are committed to sustainable, impactful growth. At RiseUp, we champion this ethos, empowering entrepreneurs to build diverse, resilient, purpose-driven ventures that yield excellent returns on investment. Join us and tap into a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Amplify your business potential, foster invaluable connections, and ensure that in the pursuit of growth, you never lose the essence, the sparkle, that makes your venture truly unique.

 

Be a part of this transformative journey, where we don’t just aim for the stars; we create our constellations. Let’s rise up, together, fostering an ecosystem that values diversity, sustainability, profitability, and genuine impact. Join us and tap into a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and experts.

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Program

Quick Schedule Overview 2024

Review the schedule from last year to get an insight of the talks here.

The Speakers 2024
Jerome Michaud

Jérôme Michaud

PhenomX Health
Anat bar gera

Anat Bar-Gera

Swiss Mobile Data

Leandro Davies

OOMNIUM AG

Anna Stando

Moderation

Melanie Kovacs

Joypreneurs

Katka Letzing

Kickstart Innovation

Léonie Kirchgeorg

AI Business School
Nadia Fischer

Nadia Fischer

Witty Works
Nadia Mojahed

Nadia Mojahed

SEO Transformer

Lea von Bidder

Expeerly AG
Olga Miler

Olga Miler

SmartPurse

Laura Matter

noii land AG

Anna Rosenkranz

Health Yourself
Anges Zoller

Agnes Zoller

InnoGrant Advisors KLG
Nadine Hunkeler

Nadine Hunkeler

Finance Phoenix
Kathrine Y

Katrin J Yuan

Swiss Future Institute

Josephine Ritzel

University Hospital Zurich

Elias Mühlemann

Vischer AG
Shira Kaplan

Shira Kaplan

Cyverse Capital

Vanessa Rueber

Patagonia
Clara Creitz

Clara Creitz

Finelles GmbH

Alina Russ

HOGALOG AG

Hemant Anand

Google Switzerland
Fabienne Lorenz

Fabienne Lorenz

Synpulse

Alex Plaza

Moonchy
Clara Richter

Clara Richter

Women With Impact

Nicole Ritter

Vischer AG

Lida Ahmadi

Sproudt

Carolina Hock

Ernst & Young
Samuel Mueller

Samuel Müller

Scandit AG

Dario Silberschmidt

Kellerhals Carrard

Sabina Gasser

Moya Kala
Katja Baur

Katja Baur

emma Ventures

Christian Diller

emma Ventures AG

Ana Soares

Innosuisse

Michael Mey

Obvious Works GmbH

Adam Korczak

Treeless Pack

Sheerah Kim

Stadt Affoltern am Albis

Merle Zur

Impact Hub Zurich

Janic Frölicher

Backbone Ventures

Claudio Nuber

Ernst & Young

Cindy König

Nutrition Zürich

Terence La

Stealth Startup

Tobias Gunzenhauser

Former yamo

Founders & Startups

99CHF

Gain access to all main conference sessions, Workshops and Panels and free drinks & food.

  • Ticket for the whole day
  • Free drinks and food
  • Access to the Network
  • Access to Workshops and Panels
  • Access to Pitch Competition

Ecosystem & Non-Profit

109CHF

Gain access to all main conference sessions, Workshops and Panels and free drinks & food.

  • Ticket for the whole day
  • Free drinks and food
  • Access to the Network
  • Access to Workshops and Panels
  • Access to Pitch Competition
  • Possibility for promotion

Investor & Corporate

139CHF

Gain access to all main conference sessions, Workshops and Panels and free drinks & food.

  • Ticket for the whole day
  • Free drinks and food
  • Access to the Network
  • Access to Workshops and Panels
  • Access to Pitch Competition
BIG SAVING

Student Discount

Students receive a Discount and only pay CHF 59.– for a ticket.