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Webinar: The Startup Team Playbook: Finding, Aligning, and Growing Together
29 Oct 2026 · 12:00 – 13:00 · Online (Zoom)
About this event
Building an effective founding team is one of the most critical steps in launching a sustainable venture. This online session explores how to identify complementary co-founders, establish early trust, and navigate crucial conversations before starting a company together.
Participants will gain practical insights based on Talent Kick's Founders Agreement framework and firsthand lessons from experienced founders.
What to expect
- Insights into why having the right co-founder is critical to startup success
- Methods to find partners whose skills and vision complement your own
- Crucial topics to align on prior to company incorporation
- Strategies for setting clear expectations, roles, and shared long-term objectives
Speakers
Christof RodunerVP Engineering & CIO, Co-Founder of Scandit AG
Viviana GropengiesserCEO of Talent KickWho should attend
Aspiring founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, and students seeking to assemble or strengthen their founding team.
About the host
The Swiss Startup Association acts as the nationwide voice and community platform for Swiss startups, partnering with Talent Kick, a cross-university entrepreneurial program focused on interdisciplinary co-founder matching.
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