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Venture Briefing @ FHNW Brugg
13 Oct 2026 · 14:00 – 13:00 · FHNW (Raum 6.0D09)
About this event
The Venture Briefing event series offers students, researchers, and aspiring founders an inspiring look into the startup journey. Attendees will hear firsthand experiences from an entrepreneur while gaining practical guidance on turning innovative ideas into thriving ventures, complemented by complimentary lunch and drinks.
What to expect
- An inspiring keynote from Brian Livingstone detailing the creation and scaling of fintech startup Liquid
- An open Q&A session addressing idea validation, fundraising, and startup challenges
- An overview of supportive programs including Venture Kick, InnoBooster, and First Ventures
- Networking over complimentary lunch and drinks with fellow students and entrepreneurs
Who should attend
Students, PhD candidates, postdocs, academic staff, alumni, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and launching a startup.
About the host
Venturelab designs and operates premier startup support and training programs in Switzerland, helping university talents and ambitious founders launch and scale high-tech ventures.
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