
Startup Coaching
28 Sept 2026 · 20:00 · Signature Bahnhofplatz Zürich
About this event
This exclusive SICTIC Investor Academy workshop focuses on the art of coaching startup founders. Geared toward angel investors, the session dives into how mentors can deliver true value, steer clear of common pitfalls, and establish productive reporting relationships with founding teams.
With capacity limited to just 15 attendees, participants will have ample opportunity to engage in discussions, exchange experiences, and ask questions throughout the evening.
What to expect
- Practical strategies to become a high-impact startup coach
- Insights on setting up meaningful KPIs and monitoring frameworks
- Intimate peer discussions and extensive Q&A opportunities
Agenda
1. Detrimental Coaching Motivations Recognizing and avoiding counterproductive coaching behaviors 2. How to Be a Winning Coach Key methodologies for guiding founders successfully 3. Situation Analysis and Solution Design Assessing startup challenges and building structured plans 4. Addressing Specific Topics Deep dives into critical growth and management issues 5. Reporting and KPIs Establishing transparent tracking and operational metrics 6. Swiss Startup Support Ecosystem Leveraging regional support initiatives and networks
Who should attend
This workshop is tailored for SICTIC angel investors who want to actively mentor founders and refine their post-investment coaching toolkit.
About the host
SICTIC (Swiss Information and Communication Technology Investor Club) is the largest and most active business angel network in Switzerland, connecting early-stage tech startups with smart capital and investor expertise.
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