Regula Bleuler
CEO Swiss Startup Association
Swiss Startup Association
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About me
Regula Bleuler is the CEO of the Swiss Startup Association, the leading voice of startups in Switzerland. She drives the organization’s mission to strengthen the Swiss startup ecosystem through advocacy, community building, and strategic partnerships across business, academia, and politics. With a background in innovation, and ecosystem development, she is passionate about connecting people, fostering entrepreneurship, and shaping “Startup Nation Switzerland.”
Speaker sessions (3)
Thursday, 6 November 2025
14:00 - 14:12
Opening Ceremony with Shannon Jenkins, Alyssia Kugler, Regula Bleuler
Startup Nights begins with Alyssia Kugler, Regula Bleuler and Shannon Jenkins, our moderation for the first day of Startup Nights. Get ready for energy, inspiration, and the perfect start to two days of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Friday, 7 November 2025
16:45 - 17:15
The real investment case is your team | Jürg Schwarzenbach (known from Höhle der Löwen) - Deutsch
Investor Jürg Schwarzenbach (Höhle der Löwen Schweiz, Payrexx, Carvolution) shares why the real investment case isn’t the product or market — it’s the team. Learn what makes founders truly fundable. This fireside chat will be held in German.
20:00 - 20:30
From grants to Growth capital: Advice for your fundraising journey | Christoph Falk (Innosuisse), Christian Marty (Evulpo), Andreas Schenk (Alstin Capital), Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer (EquityPitcher Ventures)
Christoph Falk, Christian Marty, Andreas Schenk and Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer share insights on fundraising — from grants to growth capital — and how founders can build investor trust, secure funding, and scale sustainably.