Founders & startups — 20 profiles
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Anouck Reber
Founder & CEO · Geneva CH
Startup
Propfy Software SA
All-in-one SaaS CRM for Swiss real estate agencies, combining centralised brokerage management, a field SmartApp and integrated data scraping.
Key achievements
15+ years in Swiss real estate. Former Director at a Geneva PropTech startup, leading teams of 30+. Solo-founded Propfy: from vision to 46+ agencies and 195+ interested potential users.
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Artem Kokhov
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Foresenta
Behaviour prediction engine for consumer research
Key achievements
Took products to USD 1M+ annual revenue at multiple startups, owning product and sales. 8 years building B2B sales from first customer to a working process. Ran end-to-end product discovery.
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Curtis Barker
Founder, Advisor · Geneva CH
Startup
Retrace
Retrace helps sales teams answer complex customer questions faster, without making promises the business cannot keep.
Key achievements
Led product strategy at Rezilion (US$31M Series A, acquisition). Founding Product VP at Blueflag (US$11M seed, concept to MVP). At SecurityScorecard, grew integration adoption 120% in 18 months (+10% retention).
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Daphné Truan
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
N/A
Clinical platform that helps dietitians and doctors prepare consultations with structured patient data.
Key achievements
Director R&D Protein Design at GSK: led a team across 4 countries, introducing gen AI and protein language models. Grew Lonza client portfolio 6x to 120+. Founded a clinical decision intelligence startup (MVP in 4 languages, Innosuisse coaching).
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Eugénie Demeure
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Apiona
Apiona helps patients with complex conditions find the right care and prepare their consultations with AI.
Key achievements
Founded Apiona (Swiss healthtech, complex care pathways) and built its full web app. Building EEG/VR research paradigms at CHUV. Head of robotics & software at Autonomyo (EPFL spin-off); NCCR Robotics MSc Thesis Award.
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Gwendal Brossard
Founding software engineer / ex-founder · Annecy, FR
Startup
N/A
Building a vertical AI workforce to automate repetitive, end-to-end workflows in underserved industries. B2B, sales-led. Vertical TBD.
Key achievements
Built & sold multiple SaaS as a solo founder. Co-founded & exited an AI RFP SaaS platform. First founding software engineer hire at a YC S24 startup.
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Harshal Sonar
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Feedback Intuitive
Wearable for atheletic recovery for elite squads
Key achievements
Founder of Feedback Intuitive (wearables for muscle fatigue and recovery; Science2Market winner, Innogrant). Head R&D at Bearmind (concussion-prevention wearables, elite ice hockey). EPFL PhD in Robotics & AI.
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Ibrahim Elhagali
PhD student at EPFL · Lausanne CH
Startup
Coolego
Precision liquid cooling for next-generation AI hardware
Key achievements
Fulbright Scholarship (MSc, Penn State University). Worked at Tesla on the DOJO project. Almost got a PhD from EPFL.
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Kerem Kapucu
Founder · Lausanne CH
Startup
N/A
A next-generation CG device with built-in Al to detect fetal distress more reliably and earlier
Key achievements
EPFL PhD. Led a medical device from R&D to market launch as Systems Engineer & Tech Lead. Built systems engineering capabilities at scale in a major pharma company.
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Luis Carlos Mendoza Toledo
Founder & CEO · Avenches CH
Startup
Beyond Scroll SA
Oil-free compressor
Key achievements
Patented Technology, Company Incorporated, Customer pipeline
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Matteo Peduto
Co-founder · Lausanne CH
Startup
WindLens
WindLens helps renewable energy operators quantify and manage imbalance risk by combining production uncertainty with electricity-market conditions.
Key achievements
Applied researcher at MIT & EPFL (ML for renewable-energy forecasting and risk). Founded WindLens, EPFL-incubated, working with European renewable operators and traders. Secured ~CHF 180k non-dilutive; reached industry pilots.
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Mauro Pellonara
Machine Learning Research Intern · Lausanne CH
Startup
PyleAI
The trust layer for enterprise AI.
Key achievements
Built a zero-budget party game played by 2M+ people via organic growth. Co-led a zero-downtime deployment architecture at PwC, cutting AI department overtime by 60%. Launched 5 projects in a year with a 5.7/6 GPA (EPFL Data Science MSc).
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Paula Nunes-Hasler
Founder, Group Leader UNIGE · Geneva CH
Startup
Talixeon Therapeutics
Talixeon is developing a small-molecule additive for TIL manufacturing to improve the expansion and function of cancer-fighting T cells.
Key achievements
Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva leading an immunology group, 15+ years of research. Co-inventor of patent-pending ImmuneCell Booster for TIL manufacturing. Leads a CHF 776k Innosuisse project toward cell therapy.
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Phuong Pham
Software Developer · CH
Startup
Académie Innovatech
Innovatech lets people try real jobs through hands-on projects and build tangible, employer-recognized proof of their skills.
Key achievements
Finalist, TotalEnergies entrepreneurship challenge. Delivered trading & analytics systems at major financial/energy firms. Founded Innovatech, an AI experiential learning platform with 10k revenue in under 6 months.
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Reza Hosseini
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Marsys AI
Marsys builds Spren, an AI employee you can delegate responsibilities to. It takes the lead and works with you and your team where you already work.
Key achievements
Founded Marsys AI. Built large-scale AI applications at Nestlé. Granted patent for a specific AI software design.
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Roland Richter
Scientist, R&D engineer · Thun, CH
Startup
N/A
Development and deployment of ML-assisted process monitoring/control tools in the manufacturing industry
Key achievements
Led and completed multiple Innosuisse projects, securing over CHF 2M in funding. Deployed end-to-end ML control loops in industrial environments.
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Sandra Marcadent (& Johann Hêches)
CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Obstetrical Care Solutions
We develops a 3D vision solution to render models of maternal pelvis and fetal skull during childbirth to aid management of biomechanical complications.
Key achievements
PhD in biomedical engineering, FIT Tech Grant Award, Top 6% Future of Health Grant
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Sahar Taheri
Founder & CEO · Bern CH
Startup
DentiNova
DentiNova is the first AI platform to bring the dental check-up home, turning a few smartphone selfies into a personalized oral-health check.
Key achievements
Founder & CEO of DentiNova. Dentist (DDS) and AI engineer. Author of peer-reviewed publications in digital dentistry and AI.
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Saurav Aryan
Founder · Lausanne CH
Startup
Melilot Analytics SA
Building Sports Analysis platform powered by AI and Augmented Reality
Key achievements
Launched a Tennis 3D Analysis platform (3K+ downloads, 50+ countries). Published in Nature Machine Intelligence. Filed US patents for 3D ball and racket tracking.
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Teodor Burtea
Independent Healthcare & Pharma Physician, H4 Scientific Support Committee · Coppet CH
Startup
N/A
Digital Therapeutic Education with AI-engagement support drives Quality of Care Improvement, Patient Satisfaction and Clinic Efficiency in Obesity Management
Key achievements
Reduktil (obesity): best new-product launch, 55% unit market leadership in 8 months in a non-existing market. Pre-launch/launch ex-US of Rebyota, first FDA-approved microbiome therapy. Ferring peer-voted Executive Award; Pharma Executive of the Year 2017 (Canada).
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Aline Bissell
Founder in Residence, former COO · Geneva CH
Key achievements
Built MagicTomato from the ground up through COVID, B Corp certification, regional expansion and the Label Bleu M&A integration. Automated orders and moved to just-in-time supply, saving one FTE. Founder in Residence at Vento.
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Alistair Hugh Venables
Fractional GTM CCO · Zurich CH
Key achievements
Developed 5M+ in consulting revenue. Managed budgets up to 25M. Led global development teams. GTM head UK for a Swiss fintech; product lead and Middle East account lead.
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Amal Amrouane
Investment Analyst · Paris FR
Key achievements
Managing a €4bn real assets portfolio. Founding a tech startup. Mentoring youth. Participating in the UN Tourism startup competition.
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Anton Styrefors Sparby
Student, Founding Engineer · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Built the engineering team and scaled manufacturing. Developed autonomous systems from concept to production (TRL 4–9). Sourced a technical partnership generating a €25M commercial order.
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Charles David Sasportes
Independent Tech Consultant · Morges CH
Key achievements
Managed the software and system engineering team at .NeuroRestore, CHUV. Founder of a tech/innovation consultancy. Co-founder of CareHomie.ch, helping patients find home care practitioners.
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David Hickman
Aspiring Biotech Founder, R&D & Drug Development Leader · Morges CH
Key achievements
First scientist at AC Immune, building R&D from scratch and later leading an 18-person team. Science underpinned major partnerships with Eli Lilly and J&J. Advanced therapeutics from discovery into clinical development.
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Heiko Richtzenhain
Vice President, CDMO Business and Global Key Accounts · Basel CH
Key achievements
Closed Lonza's largest cell & gene therapy contract (CHF 160M) and its first commercial pre-filled syringe deal. Built Menarini Biotech's €100M CDMO pipeline in 2 years. Led teams up to 80; drives 30% p.a. growth at Olon with 15 sales managers.
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Hélène Lajous
PhD in biomedical technologies · Gland CH
Key achievements
Worked across neuro-oncology, biology, pharmaceutics and industrial drug formulation. Developed a clinically validated, open-source numerical phantom simulating fetal brain imaging. Coordinated a complex dense-sampling pilot MRI study.
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Jordane Provin
Project leader · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Co-founder of Heliogix (AI-powered solar), from market analysis to MVP launch. At GTS Group (2 yrs), created a photovoltaic services department. At Romande Energie (6 months), worked on strategic innovation, data centers and AI.
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Kris Putrins
Head of Sales · Wollerau CH
Key achievements
Scaled a Zurich-based SaaS startup from 0 to USD 3M ARR. Sold directly from a 20-person Swiss startup to Fortune 500 companies. Signed direct government contracts in DACH, US, Canada and Middle East.
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Lana Cvijic
Research assistant, masters student · CH
Key achievements
Co-authored 7 articles in top medical informatics conferences and journals alongside master's studies. Won best presenter award for an AstraZeneca case study at PharmaCamp 2026.
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Luc Henry
Venture Fellow, Innovation Advisor · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
CEO & co-founder of Limula (2020–2026): incorporation to early commercial traction, raised CHF 10M equity and CHF 12M non-dilutive. Advisor to the EPFL President (2017–2019). Life science researcher, >15 high-impact publications.
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Luca Brambilla
Senior Program Manager · Zurich CH
Key achievements
Built Sennheiser Mobility 0 to 1 into a profitable business: 3 Tier-1 OEM customers, €8M+ contract value. Created scalable operating models and processes. Led European launches of Cadillac EV and Super Cruise.
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Luca Musumeci
Financial advisor · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
1 year in investment banking at Asklepios Advisors (small-cap life sciences, €5–15M rounds); won 2 fundraising mandates via conference contacts (incl. SACHS Basel). Financial advisory for individuals and SMEs at Swiss Life Select.
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Marco Portugal
Growth & Go to Market Advisor · Vevey CH
Key achievements
Pi Imaging: growth & successful ZEISS exit. 9T Labs: 200%+ lead growth, +30% sales. Fischer Connectors: 30%+ YoY lead growth.
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Mateus Pereira
Software Engineer at CERN · Saint-Genis-Pouilly CH
Key achievements
Developing automation for CERN's LHC powering tests (~11,000 tests, 1,500 superconducting circuits). Worked on satellite mission-operations automation at Open Cosmos. MSc in Software Engineering, thesis graded 19/20.
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Matteo Grigoletto
Senior Researcher (Post Doc, Economist) · Zurich CH
Key achievements
Ran 50+ online, lab and field experiments on voter/consumer behavior. Led a USD 250k Amazon forest project from idea to implementation. Built AI/ML pipelines extracting narratives and behavioral insights from media.
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Mohak Chawla
Deep-Tech Commercialization & Venture Development · Zurich CH
Key achievements
Led end-to-end B2B business development for airport automation projects at Siemens, from prospecting to contract signing. Built commercialization and funding strategies for university deep-tech ventures (medtech, bioprinting).
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Naser Khosropour
Senior ASIC Designer and System Architect · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Directed a multi-site team of 19, delivering a functional-safety ASIC in 14 months. Led IC development from product definition to mass production. Delivered power/area-constrained analog front-end blocks with first-silicon success.
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Paul Philipp
Sales Development Manager · Morges CH
Key achievements
Launched an EPFL medtech startup and raised the necessary funds. Created Lunaphore's Sales Development team (grew to 5), contributing to 4X revenue growth. Expanding the team and its tools into Nasdaq-listed Bio-Techne.
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Pedro Faustino
Leader Operator · Fribourg CH
Key achievements
Created companies (SA/AG/Ltd); board member and Swiss country manager (10 FTE). Co-founded and exited a deep-tech company (trade sale). At the acquirer, grew project management from 0 to 7 FTE, 20x support capacity.
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Philipp Weder
PhD Student · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
PhD research with multiple publications in Scientific ML and simulation science. Completed the Venturelab Business Concept Course. Turned research into a filed patent.
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Piero Pontelandolfo
Senior Academic Associate HES-SO Genève (HEPIA) · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Principal Engineer on ESA/NASA space programs. Led applied R&D and Innosuisse projects at HES-SO/HEPIA. Managed technology transfer and industry collaboration at NCCR PlanetS.
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Saeed Saadatnejad
AI Engineer · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
EPFL PhD in Computer Science (EPFLInnovators fellowship), published at top-tier venues. 6+ years in computer vision, ML and generative AI at Toyota, Disney and Valeo. Business Concept course; co-founded a startup with early funding.
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Sorin-Sebastian Mircea
Senior Product Engineer · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Brought emojis to the iOS Gmail client (400M+ front-facing feature). Sped up Siri production model training by 2.5x on certain models. Shipping and launching products for 10+ years.
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Stanislav Marycev
Head of operations · Montreux CH
Key achievements
Zero-to-One Mindset. Verify and then build. Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Toluwani Oshinowo
PhD Candidate · FR
Key achievements
Research intern at two international labs (environment, biotech). Published original research in a Q1 journal. Graduated 1st in bachelor's and top 3 in master's program.
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Vincent Luczkiewicz
Senior IT Consultant · Geneva CH
Key achievements
Co-founded a healthtech SaaS and a Solar-as-a-Service platform. Full-stack operator across product, cybersecurity and architecture.
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Xhorxhina Shaulli
Project Leader · Fribourg CH
Key achievements
Founded and grew a 300+ member global scientific network. Led cross-functional pharma programs (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory) for Phase I/II. Built academic–industry collaborations.
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Yann Lorido
Board Director, Executive · Genolier CH
Key achievements
Turned innovation into a 9-digit business. General Management of a large BU ($200M / 100 employees).
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