Swissnex in San Francisco

??And that’s a wrap! Today is the end of our Startup Camp (Industry Agnostic) in Texas ??Thank you to all our participants for making this experience so wonderful:? - Volker Bartenbach CEO, and Fabio Gobbo Head of Operations & Finances, representing Auxivo AG - Matteo Panzavolta, CEO and Founder, representing Authena - Olga? Ergeneman, CEO, representing Magnes AG - Greta Preatoni, CEO and Co-founder, representing MYNERVA - Dr. Maximilian Moser, CTO and Co-founder, representing Biosimo Chemicals - George Papagiannakis, co-founder & CEO, representing ORamaVR ??The Startup Camp (Industry Agnostic) in Texas, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco was an intensive 2-week program designed to support startups from all industries looking to immerse themselves in the Texas entrepreneurship ecosystem and build relationships in the US. Over the last two weeks, 6 innovative startups from Switzerland headed to Austin and Houston to get a sense and learn more about the US business mindset. ??The program helped participants develop new ideas, practices, and models aiming to provide them with strategic advice to internationalize, visibility and a home base to succeed in the US. Our participants had the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with each other as well as with our workshops hosts. The program featured cohort sessions, individual coaching, networking event, visits and a pitch event! ??The program wasn't just about learning; it was about action. Participants took part in our pitch event – Swiss Startup Night: Pitches & Brisket, the occasion for them to pitch their project. The event attracted ~60 attendees including founder, VC and more. Our startups also participated in visits such as the Texas Medical Center Innovation during which they had the opportunity to present their work. ??Thank you to all of our program participants for being present and engaged during our workshops, and our hosts for sharing their knowledge and creating a space in which we can look critically at our work and receive the support of experts and peers. ??This program was powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco. Corine Thommen Matteo Cariglia Sharon Ambrosio Amara Cespedes Swissnex

?? The Multimedia Lab for Journalists, a two-week program focusing on the future of journalism and multimedia storytelling in an AI-driven world, took place from August 12 to August 23. We had the pleasure of hosting ten journalists from Switzerland's biggest media houses, and this is what they have to say about the program. ?? Thank you to our MLJ program cohort, Adina Renner, Benjamin Magnin, Célia Héron, Cyrill Pinto, Fabian Hock, Geraldine Normand Jacot, Harry Stitzel, Hugo Savary, Mirja Gabathuler and Pierre Ballenegger. ?? Because we missed them, on December 16, we will organize a Swissnex Alumni Event for Journalists, reuniting our Immersion to Action (edition 2023) and Multimedia Lab for Journalists (edition 2024) participants at the Impact Hub in Zurich. ?? If You want to learn more about the MLJ program and our participants testimonials, check the link: https://lnkd.in/eeYyPXJZ ?? A big Thank you to Gebert Rüf Stiftung for making this program possible! Alicia Rieckhoff Swissnex

??Swissnex in San Francisco has a new position opening ?? ??Are you passionate about innovation, creativity, and making an impact? ??We at Swissnex in San Francisco, the Swiss global network connecting the dots in education, research, and innovation, seek a new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lead to join our dynamic team. ??We have a fantastic opportunity available starting February 1, 2025: - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lead - You will be responsible for managing and reimagining existing programs and being our in-house expert on all things related to entrepreneurship and innovation. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, startups, and innovation, forward-thinking, impact-oriented, entrepreneurial, and a solid networker with experience working for/with the SF Bay Area and Swiss ecosystems. ??To apply, check the link: https://lnkd.in/e2nJ9vqD Applications close on December 1, 2024. Very important: due to our legal status as an annex of the Swiss Consulate, we can only hire candidates who are already legally authorized to work in either the U. S. or Switzerland. There can be no exceptions. ??We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our organizational goals. Even if you don’t think you meet all of these requirements but still think you would be a good fit for the position, please apply anyway. ??Join us at Pier 17 and help empower the next generation of innovators! Emilia Pasquier Corine Thommen Sophie Bohnen Caitlin Miller Sharon Ambrosio Matteo Cariglia Sarah Burckhardt Julia Kuhn Mirza Diego Riva Maulde Cuérel Alicia Rieckhoff Dana Piercy Amara Cespedes Gwena?lle Gisiger Pascale Speck Swissnex

??The Startup Camp (Industry Agnostic) in Texas, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco is not over! This week, our participants will explore Houston and its startup ecosystem. ??We are thrilled to welcome the six Swiss startups for the first time in Texas, for a transformative 2-week program designed for startups from various industries looking to immerse themselves and build relationships in the US entrepreneurship ecosystem. Part of this Camp: - Volker Bartenbach CEO, and Fabio Gobbo Head of Operations & Finances, are representing Auxivo AG - Matteo Panzavolta, CEO and Founder, is representing Authena - Olga? Ergeneman, CEO, is representing Magnes AG - Greta Preatoni, CEO and Co-founder, is representing MYNERVA - Dr. Maximilian Moser, CTO and Co-founder, is representing Biosimo Chemicals - George Papagiannakis, co-founder & CEO, is representing ORamaVR Week 2 is fully booked with workshops, learning sessions, and more. Workshops include: ??Leadership Session ??DEI Workshop ??The ION Mentorship Program Session ??Go-to-market Session ?? Additionally to the cohort sessions, our participating startups take part in individual check-ins with our Entrepreneurship Program Manager,?Matteo Cariglia, allowing them to receive a personalized approach. ??Our cohort will also have the opportunity to attend a bunch of events, such as, “Software Day at the Ion: Blockchain 2.0: Innovating Across Industries”, “Envision 2024”, “State of the Texas Medical Center”, and “Ignite Fire Pitch Competition”. ??Thank you to all of our program participants for being present and engaged during our workshops and our hosts for sharing their knowledge and creating a space where our startups can grow and reach new levels of success. Powered by Innosuisse. #SwissStartupsGoGlobal #StartupCamp #poweredbyInnosuisse Swissnex Sharon Ambrosio Amara Cespedes

??Today marks the end of the first week of our Startup Camp, powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco. ??This first week took place in Austin, Texas. Next week, our program participants will head to Houston for a second intensive week of camp. ??What happened this week? Our program participants had the opportunity to take part in various workshops, among them “Incorporation Strategy”, “Business Insurance and Risk Management”, “CPA and Financial Structuring”, “Brand Strategy”, “Sales and GTM”, and “HR Session” ?? ??Through these sessions, the participants learned more about the US business mindset and immersed themselves in the Texas startup ecosystem. ??The highlight of this first week was our pitch event on Wednesday November 6, with over 50 attendees, this pitch night was our first in Texas. The program participants presented their projects to other founder, VC and more. We want to thank everyone who attended and a special thank you to our participants for being part of the success of this special evening! ??The camp is not over, so stay tuned for more! Sharon Ambrosio Matteo Cariglia Amara Cespedes Matteo Panzavolta Greta Preatoni Dr. Maximilian Moser Volker Bartenbach Fabio Gobbo Olga? Ergeneman George Papagiannakis Swissnex

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And that’s a wrap! Today is the end of our Discovery Tour with Nursing Leaders from the Ct. Vaud! ?? Thank you to the delegation for making this experience so wonderful: Stéphane Cosandey, Annie Oulevey Bachmann, Chantal Montandon, Gyuriga Perez Teresa, Philippe THOMAS, Jose Iglesias, Valérie Klein, Marina Kreus, and Christine Gaulis ?? ??For those of you who don’t know what we’re talking about: We had the pleasure to welcome in San Francisco the leaders for nursing care in the Ct. Vaud with our key academic partner La Source School of Nursing for a week of immersion in the Bar Area healthcare ecosystem. It was a first time for a Vaud Nursing Delegation to come to the US for a trend discovery tour and we're delighted to have been the door opener for them. This one week program was designed to support nurses and hospital leaders in learning about the best practices in nursing in the US and specially in California—particularly with regards to nurse-patient-ratios and delivering top-notch patient care. Over the last week, our Delegation took part in various learning sessions, visits, and meeting with peers. Here a sneak peak: ??Exchanging with five of the leading SF Bay area hospital institutions, namely UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Sutter Health CPMC, Kaiser Permanente and UC DAVIS MEDICAL GROUP-SACRAMENTO Center Deb Bakerjian PhD, APRN, FAANP, FGSA, FAAN (UC Davis) Jim Benney (Sutter Health) Karin Cooke (Kaiser Permanente) @Jen Baker (Zuckerberg GH) ??Interacting with California legislators, lobbyists, and advocacy organizations on the nurse ratio law and learning from 20 years of experience Kristy Wiese, @Lara Flynn @Vincent D. Marchand Kathryn Austin Scott (California Hospital Association) ??Learning about the most recent developments in AI and what it means for nursing with Amy McCarthy from Hippocratic AI and Andreas Caduff ??The program wasn't just about learning; it was about action. Participants explored cutting-edge practices in nursing and immerse thermselves in the Bay Area healthcare ecosystem. ??Thank you to all of our program participants for being present and engaged during the workshops, and thank you to all the practitioners, educators, experts, and innovators who shared their knowledge and insights throughout the week, creating a space in which we can look critically at our work and receive the support of experts and peers! ?? Etat de Vaud Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source CHUV /?Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois H?pital Riviera-Chablais (HRC), Vaud-Valais EHC - Ensemble Hospitalier de la C?te Fondation de Nant Clinique de La Source Corine Thommen Pascale Speck Swissnex

??Swissnex in San Francisco has a new position opening ?? ??Are you passionate about innovation, creativity, and making an impact? ??We at Swissnex in San Francisco, the Swiss global network connecting the dots in education, research, and innovation, seek a new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lead to join our dynamic team. ??We have a fantastic opportunity available starting February 1, 2025: - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lead - You will be responsible for managing and reimagining existing programs and being our in-house expert on all things related to entrepreneurship and innovation. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, startups, and innovation, forward-thinking, impact-oriented, entrepreneurial, and a solid networker with experience working for/with the SF Bay Area and Swiss ecosystems. ??To apply, check the link: https://lnkd.in/e2nJ9vqD Applications close on December 1, 2024. Very important: due to our legal status as an annex of the Swiss Consulate, we can only hire candidates who are already legally authorized to work in either the U. S. or Switzerland. There can be no exceptions. ??We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for fostering creativity and achieving our organizational goals. Even if you don’t think you meet all of these requirements but still think you would be a good fit for the position, please apply anyway. ??Join us at Pier 17 and help empower the next generation of innovators! Swissnex

??The Startup Camp (Industry Agnostic) in Texas, powered by?Innosuisse?and managed by Swissnex in San Francisco, just started yesterday! ?? ??Join us in welcoming our participants to Austin for the first week of the Camp. ??No time for jet lag for our 6 Swiss startups! We are thrilled to welcome a new cohort of Swiss startups for the first time in Texas for a transformative 2-week program designed for startups from various industries looking to immerse themselves and build relationships in the US entrepreneurship ecosystem. ?Taking part in this Camp: - Volker Bartenbach CEO, and Fabio Gobbo Head of Operations & Finances, are representing Auxivo AG - Matteo Panzavolta, CEO and Founder, is representing Authena - Olga? Ergeneman Ergeneman, CEO, is representing Magnes AG - Greta Preatoni, CEO and Co-founder, is representing MYNERVA - Dr. Maximilian Moser, CTO and Co-founder, is representing Biosimo Chemicals - George Papagiannakis, co-founder & CEO, is representing ORamaVR ?Week 1 is fully booked with workshops, learning sessions, and more. Workshops include: ??Incorporation Strategy ??Capital Factory visit ??Business Insurance and Risk Management ??CPA and Financial Structuring ??Brand Strategy ??Sales and GTM ??HR Session ??Thank you to all of our program participants for powering through their jetlag to be present and engaged during our workshops and our hosts for sharing their knowledge and creating a space where our startups can grow and reach new levels of success. Sharon Ambrosio Matteo Cariglia Amara Cespedes Swissnex

Join us in welcoming Manuel Arias Chao to San Francisco ??. He joins us as part of Swissnex’s Impact Sabbatical program, which allows Swiss researchers, professors, and lecturers to spend an Impact Sabbatical at Swissnex in San Francisco. ?? Manuel Arias Chao is a Senior Lecturer for the ZHAW School of Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. He is particularly interested in the Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) that play a vital role in the global energy landscape, providing a significant share of electricity worldwide. With an imperative to ensure their safety and efficiency, a strategic shift towards digitalization has happened. The NPP industry is currently exploring digital technologies, automation, and data-driven approaches to enhance maintenance practices. Through this program, Manuel seeks to exchange insights, share expertise, and contribute to ongoing advancements in nuclear power plant technology. He aims to foster knowledge exchange between ZHAW and NPP experts in digitalization, exploring technology transfer opportunities to enhance ongoing projects at the ZHAW, initiate collaborative research projects addressing challenges in predictive maintenance, digital twin development, and condition-based monitoring, and strengthen international networks for future collaborative opportunities. The sabbatical program at Swissnex is designed to immerse participants in the vibrant innovation ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area, offering them access to new ideas, connections to a local audience, and support in further developing their research projects. ?? We invite you to connect with our guests and explore more about the exciting sabbatical opportunities. Sarah Burckhardt