Forbes X START Global
Event series
Legendary investor Warren Buffett once said: “You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.” When starting a company, this is 100% true. And while both START Global and Forbes are about inspiring and motivating, we’re also here to help with actionable advice. That’s why we’re starting the START Global x Forbes event series, which will help founders on their way to the top. By listening and learning from the most interesting entrepreneurs and investors from the German-speaking region and beyond, we will help everyone in the START Global community get the few important things right – without getting too many things wrong.
These events will not only give an opportunity to listen to those that have already done it, but also a chance to meet people that can help you get your business off the ground. This is a one-time chance to learn from and meet the best. Don’t miss it.
The Idea
(Virtual)
September 26th, 2023
Tuesday, September 26th, 7pm
virtual event on forbes.swiss
“There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas,
what’s missing is the will to execute them.”
– Seth Godin
Together with young and experienced startup founders, we talk about the most important thing when starting a business: The idea. What’s a good idea? What’s a bad one? And how do you get an idea into action?
Potential speaker lineup
Oriol Hernandez i Fajula (Rever)
Donna Leon (?)
Carlo Badini (Pabio)
Fabienne Hartmann-Fritsch und Daniela Marino (Cutiss)
The Money
(live)
November 21st, 2023
Tuesday, November 21st at 6.00pm
live event
at the Trust Square Paradeplatz
in Zurich
“An entrepreneur without funding is a musician without an instrument.”
– Robert A. Rice Jr.
As soon as you have your idea and business case figured out, you need the money to execute. But how do you get your pitch to the right people? Do cold emails work? And what are investors most interested in in a market that’s flooded with competition?
speaker lineup:
Oliver Heimes
Oliver is Partner at Lakestar and has been at the firm since its founding more than 10 years ago. Oliver leads Lakestar's Healthcare investment group as well as its US-based investments. He led Lakestar’s investments in companies such as Oscar Health, Cedar Health, Rhino and Public.com, as well as Harry’s, Aetion Health, Accurx and Nelly. He also co-lead Lakestar's investment into Auterion. He has been named Forbes 30 under 30, began his career at Goldman Sachs and studied at Universities of St. Gallen, Harvard and Wharton.
The Team
(live)
February 27th, 2024
Tuesday, February 27th
Live event at the HSG Square (St. Gallen)
A strong team is at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to startup success. And we know by a million studies that diverse teams perform better. Still, there’s a huge lack of diversity in the leadership of startups. Why? How do you build a high-performing, resilient and successful team? And what do you need to avoid?
The Growth
(virtual)
May 7th, 2024
May 7th, 2024,
Virtual event on forbes.swiss
You have the idea, you have the money, you have the team – now it’s time to really start
growing. But what does a company in high-growth mode need? What are the challenges
ahead? And how much growth is too much?
Potential speaker lineup:
Georges Kern (Breitling)
Ines Streimelweger (Hedosophia)
Alex Weber (N26)
