Venture Leaders 2010 launched among success stories with ties to Switzerland
Venture Leaders 2010 launched among success stories with ties to Switzerland
Networking was never more ardent than on Wednesday, June 9, at the launch of Venture Leaders 2010.
Twenty bright, young entrepreneurs from Switzerland, the “Venture Leaders”, arrived with energy, ideas and minds ready to soak up more than just the legendary Boston spring during their 10-day program. In seeking to woo Boston-area venture capitalists with their ideas and solicit the ever-elusive nod of approval, swissnex Boston gave them the opportunity to build relationships with counterparts in the Boston area. The Venture Leaders were able to consult with countrymen who had successfully navigated the uncertainties and difficulties of setting up innovative start-ups in the valuable American market. Among successful entrepreneurs with ties to Switzerland like Jost Allmeling of Plexim, Andreas Goeldi of Buzzient and Hadi Barkat of RedCut, the Venture Leaders got personal stories on the start-up experience, feedback on refining their presentations and advice on charting their trajectory in the volatile markets of competitive fields like medtech, biotech, nanotech, software and IT. As the first of many such sessions during their stay in Boston, this networking opportunity was a fitting start to an intense and hopefully profitable 10-day experience.As the first of many such sessions during their stay in Boston, this networking opportunity was a fitting start to an intense and hopefully profitable 10-day experience. 
