04.10.24 Zürich ●
Inspiring Talks
Meet our dynamic lineup of speakers who are driving change through inclusivity, diversity, business impact, and innovation in the startup world.
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25
Sessions
RiseUp 23
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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.
Program
Quick Schedule Overview
Review the schedule, get inspired, and don’t forget to sign up for a talk if you’re interested. Please note that some talks have limited seating available. View full schedule here.
* Please take your seat 15 minutes before.
8:30-9:30 · Doors Open & Breakfast
Networking
9:30 - 9:45 · Welcome
Female Founders Initiative
9:45-10:30 · Keynote · Accelerating diversity: Breaking barrieres for female entrepreneurship
Olga Miller
10:45-11:30 · Several Keynotes and Session
Various
11:30-13:00 · Lunch Break
Networking
13:00-15:45 · Several Keynotes and Sessions
Various
16:00-16:45 · Several Keynotes and Sessions
Various
16:00-17:00 · Pitch Competiton
Various
17:00 · Announcement Winners & Apéro
Networking
The Speakers ●
Hemant Anand
Google Switzerland
Merle Zur
Impact Hub Zurich
Nadia Mojahed
SEO Transformer
Léonie Kirchgeorg
AI Business School
Katja Baur
emma Ventures
Michael Mey
Obvious Works GmbH
Claudio Nuber
Ernst & Young
Vanessa Rueber
Patagonia
Terence La
Stealth Startup
Clara Creitz
Finelles GmbH
Laura Matter
noii land AG
Dario Silberschmidt
Kellerhals Carrard
Anat Bar-Gera
Swiss Mobile Data
Anna Rosenkranz
Health Yourself
Cindy König
Nutrition Zürich
Sabina Gasser
Moya Kala
Lea von Bidder
Expeerly AG
Carolina Hock
Ernst & Young
Jérôme Michaud
PhenomX Health
Alex Plaza
Moonchy
Alina Russ
HOGALOG AG
Katka Letzing
Kickstart Innovation
Sheerah Kim
Stadt Affoltern am Albis
Josephine Ritzel
University Hospital Zurich
Lida Ahmadi
Sproudt
Janic Frölicher
Backbone Ventures
Anna Stando
Moderation
Melanie Kovacs
Joypreneurs
Nicole Ritter
Vischer AG
Agnes Zoller
InnoGrant Advisors KLG
Leandro Davies
OOMNIUM AG
Shira Kaplan
Cyverse Capital
Ana Soares
Innosuisse
Clara Richter
Women With Impact
Adam Korczak
Treeless Pack
Elias Mühlemann
Vischer AG
Christian Diller
emma Ventures AG
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
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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
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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
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