What we’re about
Swiss Startup Community by StartupWize Ventures, is a community for founders, product people, investors, and many other random people interested in startups. Our goal is simple: to bring smart, driven people into the same room and let ideas collide. We believe when great minds connect, great things happen.
This is not a place to wait for permission. Talk to people. Share your challenges. Ask questions. Offer your experience. The more open you are, the more valuable this community becomes. If you have any ideas for the next event, reach out. Let's talk.
I heard that many of the world’s most successful companies started the same way. It is just people trading ideas, solving problems, helping each other, or just got talking at some bar. That’s the spirit we want here, from Switzerland to the moon and back.
If you’re building a startup, or want to build one, join us.
PS. My name is Abhiram. I stepped in as the organizer when I heard that Swiss Startup: Idea to IPO was close to shutting down. I didn’t want to see this community disappear, because I believe strongly in keeping spaces alive where founders and doers can connect. I started StartupWize Ventures with the mission to help startups thrive, and this group is a natural extension of the earlier communities I’ve built. If you’d like to co-create this community, please reach out. You are always welcome here
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•OnlineJob Search Chess: How Tech Workers Can Win More Interviews in 2026
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This event is organized by Albert's List.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-search-chess-how-tech-workers-can-win-more-interviews-in-2026-tickets-1783241977759?aff=ideatoipo
Job searching is exactly like chess. Most people move pawns around randomly, sending countless applications and hoping for luck. But random moves never win games. You need a clear, proven strategy to secure interviews and land the roles you really want. And as we stand on the doorstep of 2026, it's even more important to have the right skills and strategies to stand out.
Join Albert’s List and Nader Mowlaee, the Job Search Chess Master, in an exclusive free webinar designed specifically for engineers and technologists ready to upgrade their job search game.
In this 60-Minute Live Session, You’ll Discover:- Opening Moves: How to quickly identify ideal target companies that align with your strengths.
- Precision Strategy: How to locate and engage the hiring managers who control the job offers.
- Checkmate Tactics: Proven messaging techniques that guarantee recruiter responses and get you in the interview room.
Stop playing checkers in a chess market.
Learn a smarter way to move from application to interview in record time.Seats are limited. Reserve your spot and start making strategic career moves!Meet Your Job Search Chess Master: Nader Mowlaee
Hi! I'm Nader, founder of The Job Search System®, a premium career coaching program that has helped over 1,000 growth-minded tech professionals land their ideal roles in as little as 21 days.As a former engineer and Silicon Valley recruiter, I’ve spent more than a decade reverse-engineering the exact moves that quickly lead to real job offers. My coaching is practical, precise, and structured—no guessing games, no ghosting.Why Play the Job Search Game with Me?
- 200+ verified client testimonials on LinkedIn.
- Proven results for over 1,000 tech professionals.
- Specialized expertise in engineering and technology hiring trends.
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•OnlineSilicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
OnlineThis event is organized in collaboration with many groups!
Organizational Sponsor:
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Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!
-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!
For more info, send an email message to:
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This event is 100% online.
Participants can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend!
In order to attend, please register here:
(The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the start of the event.)
Hurry! Slots are limited!
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.
Build your business network - face to face (online)!
Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
Network, socialize and connect!
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally)
https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)
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•OnlineHow to Build a Side Hustle with AI in One Weekend
OnlineThere are many groups promoting this event.
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This event is organized by Albert's List.
This is an online event.
Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend.
In order to attend, please register here:
The job market has never been more uncertain. Layoffs, reorganizations, and a looming recession mean you can no longer rely solely on traditional employment for your livelihood. Moreover, artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived and threatens many traditional roles, including marketing, finance/accounting, law, operations, HR, and recruiting.
It's long been known in entrepreneurial circles that having your own business is the path to freedom from economic uncertainty. While the arrival of the internet birthed many new ventures, the arrival of AI has created new freedom, allowing you to start your own business in as little as a weekend.
If you're looking to start a new side hustle and want to set the foundation to breaking out on your own, this webinar can help you understand how combining your expertise with traditional business approaches and infusing AI can get you to revenue faster than ever, all with lower operating costs.
You'll learn:
- Why Side Hustles are the Key to Future-Proofing Your Career: Gain valuable entrepreneurial skills while hedging against economic uncertainty.
- How AI Provides the Launchpad for Your Business: See how AI tools can accelerate everything from branding and marketing to automation and networking.
- The Quickest Path from Expertise to Revenue: Leverage what you already know to provide valuable services and products in demand.
- Real-World Examples of Expertise-Driven Businesses: Get inspired by success stories across industries.
- And much, much more!
ABOUT MOHIT ASTHANA
Mohit Asthana is a sales consultant, real estate investor, and entrepreneur born and raised in Silicon Valley. In his work, he uses a wide variety of AI solutions to streamline communications, drive engagement, and build revenue streams. He’s helped notable companies including SurveyMonkey, SocialCycle.io, and CompStak build significant revenue through his processes, and does the same today through his venture at CampusCareerConcierge and in his commercial real estate investment business. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitasthana/8 attendees
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