Female Founders Initiative Switzerland

🚀 Raffle Alert: Win Tickets to the RiseUp Summit 2024 at Google Zurich! 🎟️ We’re excited to announce a special giveaway for the upcoming RiseUp Summit 2024! Here's your chance to win: ✨ 2x2 Tickets to the Summit 🥤 A stylish drinking bottle 🧢 An exclusive "Out of Office" Cap …and more! To enter: 1️⃣ Tag someone in the comments who you'd like to bring along. 2️⃣ Make sure both you and your plus one are following Female Founders Initiative Switzerland, STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland, and Impact Hub Zürich on LinkedIn. ⏰ Hurry! The raffle closes on September 5th at 23:59. Winners will be announced via DM on Friday, September 6th. You can find more info about the Riseup Summit here: https://riseupsummit.ch/ Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join us at one of the most anticipated events of the year! Good luck! 🍀 #RiseUpSummit2024 #Giveaway #ZurichEvents #FemaleFounders Marcela Durand Merle Zur Vanessa Mohrig Annina Graf Matthias Filser Melanie B. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Emanuel Lüthi Lorena Perrin Kreis Richard Blaese, PhD Beata Dinger

🎯 Don’t miss Michael Mey at the RiseUp Summit tomorrow, 4th of October at Google Europaallee, in Zurich! Michael Mey is the Managing Consultant at Obvious Works GmbH where he helps international companies optimize team collaboration and efficiency through Agile Methodologies, with a strong focus on Business Analysis and Requirements Engineering. He holds a diploma in Computer Science from Furtwangen University, Germany, where he first explored AI and neural networks. Michael’s extensive experience spans both large international corporations and startups. He has held key management roles at UBS, EY, and STOXX, where he led international teams and managed complex projects in the financial industry. At EY, he also gained expertise in Fraud Investigation, further broadening his skillset in risk management and compliance. Now, as one of the creators of the AIxRE Masterclass, Michael is dedicated to bridging the gap between Agile practices, Requirements Engineering, and AI. He regularly speaks at industry conferences such as REConf, REFSQ, and Scrum Day, sharing his insights on how AI can transform Requirements Engineering. Before founding Obvious Works, he successfully launched a crypto startup, demonstrating his adaptability across both corporate and startup environments. 👉 Secure the last tickets today and don't miss out on our stellar speaker lineup: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by @STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and @Impact Hub Zürich Michael Mey Obvious Works GmbH Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google

✨ Join us at the RiseUp Summit tomorrow for the "Innovation Towards the Future of Inclusive FinTech" panel discussion, where industry leaders from the startup, public, and private sectors will explore key innovations shaping financial technology. 🌟 The panel will feature Katka Letzing, CEO & Co-Founder of Kickstart Innovation, and Franziska Steiner, Senior Opportunity Architect at VNTR by PostFinance, moderated by Merle Zur. They will discuss the latest fintech trends, challenges, and opportunities, focusing on financial inclusion and open innovation. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of health! 👉 Secure one of the last tickets today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich. Franziska Steiner PostFinance Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation Merle Zur Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #Innovation #KickstartInnovation #FutureOfFinTech #InclusiveFinTech #RiseUpSummit

🔔 Ready for some inspiration? Katka Letzing will be taking the stage at the RiseUp Summit with a powerful message—join us! After studying in Europe and working in finance and education, Katka worked in Silicon Valley for more than a decade - on innovation, entrepreneurship, and related topics for the Institute of International Education, and in the U.S. Department of State programs/White House initiatives involving startups and other organizations from more than 170 countries. Since 2013, she has led startup innovation activities in Asia including engagements with Startup Malaysia, and co-founded a bioactive demo-cosmetics startup in Prague and helped to scale it through Europe. She also co-founded and leads Kickstart Innovation working on innovation with startups and private and public sector organizations with more than 200 organizations in the last 8 years and with over 400 startups from over 80 countries. She coaches student entrepreneurs in her free time helping them build businesses as well as she is a board member of Capacity, an organization supporting the labor refuggee force through innovation and entrepreneurship. Katka has also been part of the pioneer projects connected to the Circular Economy via Kickstart and Mava Foundation for the last 3 years as well as a co-led project on launching the first Circular Gap Report in Switzerland. She was also awarded for her efforts in diplomacy and innovation by the Department of State/White House. In addition, she was recognized as a Digital Shaper of Bilanz of Switzerland in 2019 and 2023. 👉 Secure one of the last tickets today and join us tomorrow for the RiseUp Summit: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024

🔥 Mark your calendar! Tomorrow Franziska Steiner will be sharing her wisdom at the RiseUp Summit—prepare for an inspiring experience! Franziska Steiner is a trained economist, philosopher and future lover. Born in a small, rural Swiss village, Franziska has always been driven by an insatiable curiosity & hunger for exploring the new. This has led her to work in different roles enabling the future of a variety of industries including energy, healthcare and finance. As of 2017, Franziska joined swissnex, the Swiss Innovation outpost in San Francisco where she was running operations for a global clean tech accelerator program, doing tech and trend scouting for different Swiss corporates and enabling the exchange between the Swiss and American innovation ecosystem. As head of Entrepreneurship, Franziska was building and running programs for startups, designers & futurepreneurs. After returning from the US, Franziska joined VNTR (Innovation & Venturing by PostFinance) as a Senior Opportunity Architect where she is in charge of open innovation. Currently she’s building up the network for VNTR in the Nordics and Baltics to leverage that regions‘ innovation power. Besides her day job, Franziska also serves as co-president of the board of Swiss Healthcare Startups and as a jury member for the jury for work design grants. Join us tomorrow at the RiseUp Summit and secure the last tickets! 👉 https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich Franziska Steiner PostFinance Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024

🎉 Exciting speaker alert! Josephine Ritzel will be inspiring us all at the RiseUp Summit—get ready to be uplifted! Josephine is a dynamic healthcare expert with a rich healthcare management and health economics background. Having gained her 13 years of expertise in the fields of hospitals, management consulting (hospitals, health & life insurance), startups, startup incubation and business development. She now uses her expertise to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the Universitätsspital Zürich and shape the future of healthcare organisations. Get ready for an amazing experience with our stellar speakers at the RiseUp Summit on October 4th! 👉 Secure your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich Josephine Ritzel Universitätsspital Zürich Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024

✨ Inspiration awaits! Anna Rosenkranz is joining the RiseUp Summit for a must-hear talk. Reserve your spot today! Anna is the Co-Founder of the Swiss startup Health Yourself, which makes routine healthcare services like lab tests available from home. She is passionate about patient-managed care and increasing adoption of prevention in Switzerland. Get ready for an amazing experience with our stellar speakers at the RiseUp Summit on October 4th! 👉 Secure your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich Anna Rosenkranz Health Yourself Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024

✨ Join us for the Innovation towards Future of Health panel discussion, where industry leaders from the startup, private, and public sectors will dive into the latest trends and innovations transforming healthcare. Join us at the RiseUp Summit on October 4th where this engaging conversation will explore crucial topics such as prevention, business impact, and the importance of diversity in driving meaningful change in the health sector. 🌟 The panel will feature Katka Letzing, CEO & Co-Founder of Kickstart Innovation, as the moderator, alongside Anna Rosenkranz, CEO & Co-Founder of Health Yourself, Joanna Keiller, Business Unit Director at MSD Switzerland, and Josephine Ritzel, Head of Innovation at Universitätsspital Zürich. Together, they will share their insights on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare innovation and the lessons learned from building businesses in this vital industry. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of health! 👉 Secure your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich. Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation Anna Rosenkranz Health Yourself Joanna Keiller MSD Switzerland Josephine Ritzel Universitätsspital Zürich Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024 #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealth #HealthTech #DiversityInBusiness #Innovation #KickstartInnovation

✨ The RiseUp Summit is coming up fast!  Join us in Zurich on October 4th for a day of expert talks, networking, and workshops to boost your entrepreneurial skills. ⚖️ Don’t miss the masterclass, "What Legals Look For When 'AI' is in Your Business Model," led by Elias Mühlemann and Nicole Ritter from VISCHER. Learn the key legal insights for integrating AI into your business! October 4th is fast approaching! Don’t miss out on the inspiring talks from our amazing speakers at the RiseUp Summit!👉 Secure your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich. Nicole Ritter Elias Mühlemann VISCHER Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024

💪 Ready for some serious motivation? Joanna Keiller is bringing her insights to the RiseUp Summit. Don’t miss it! Joanna Keiller serves as the Business Unit Director for Vaccines at MSD Switzerland, bringing 15 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry across various countries, in both high- and low-income environments. She is deeply committed to two topics in particular - women's health and prevention, and passionately advocates for access to vaccine-preventable diseases. October 4th is fast approaching! Don’t miss out on the inspiring talks from our amazing speakers at the RiseUp Summit! 👉 Secure your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3RMC0ku RiseUp Summit is an event by Female Founders Initiative Switzerland which is an initiative by STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland and Impact Hub Zürich Joanna Keiller MSD Switzerland Marcela Durand Vanessa Mohrig Merle Zur Annina Graf Matthias Filser Johanna M. Ana Davin Katka Letzing Kickstart Innovation STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Impact Hub Zürich Google #riseupsummit #entrepreneurship #femalefoundersswitzerland #riseup2024