Co-Founder Matchmaking Event
Get to know inspiring startups and find your perfect match!
Are you a startup looking for driven co-founders with complementary skills and a shared vision? Or perhaps an individual seeking to bring your talent & ambition into an inspiring startup shaping the future?
If so, our Co-Founder Matchmaking Event is for you. Taking place on the 29th of April at MC3 in Allschwil, it is designed to help you make your match!
Highlights of the program include:
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3 inspiring keynotes highlighting insights from the founder, business angel and legal perspective on shaping & sustaining a winning team
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Startup elevator pitches
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Speed-dating sessions with any of the 15+ startups that will be at the event, and which are all looking for new team members (Note: you get to review and pre-select your “dates” beforehand via a smart networking platform).
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Wrap-up & networking lunch
As the saying goes: “Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.”
Register now to secure your spot and start building your successful startup team!
This event is powered by Innosuisse Entrepreneurship Training.
Agenda
Welcome
- Thérèse Schmutz, Manager Startup Innovation, Basel Area Business & Innovation
The founder’s perspective, Founder to be announced soon
How to set up a team that aligns with you, your personal goals and your startup vision?
A founder's personal take on shaping and sustaining their core team.
What secures a “Yes” from an angel investor?
Often, it isn't the idea, it’s the people. Nicolas Lehmann prioritizes the startup team above all else in his investment approach. He will reveal his insights on what he looks for in a team and share practical tips on how to get your setup even more investment ready.
- Nicolas Lehmann, angel investor, finance professional, board member, advisor and startup judge, SICTIC
Startup elevator pitches
Get to know 15+ startups on stage in 30’-seconds elevator pitches.
Coffee break
Startup speed dating sessions
With any of the 15+ startups that will be at the event, and which are all looking for new team members (Note: you get to review and pre-select your “dates” beforehand via Brella, a smart networking platform).
Partner session
What are the key legal steps to consider when onboarding a co-founder, a new team member, or a business angel? Christoph Burckhardt and Alexander Gutmans will share practical insights from their advisory experience and will be available to answer legal questions regarding co-founding and early growth.
- Christoph Burckhardt, Senior Associate, WalderWyss, Attorney at Law
- Alexander Gutmans, Partner, WalderWyss, Partner & Attorney at Law
Wrap up
- Thérèse Schmutz, Manager Startup Innovation, Basel Area Business & Innovation