Negotiating as an Entrepreneur and Investor

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Date 19.05.2026
Hour 17:0019:00
Speaker Fiorella Erni, professional negotiator and founder of Cheetah Stories Guy Giuffredi, General Partner at Koyo Capital
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Category Conferences - Seminars
Event Language English
What makes a successful negotiation between entrepreneurs and investors? In this interactive, hands-on workshop, Fiorella Erni and Guy Giuffredi will explore the dynamics of negotiation from both sides of the table — from building trust to aligning incentives in  high-stakes decision-making.
Drawing on their respective experiences in negotiation and venture capital, the speakers will share practical insights into how founders and investors approach discussions around value creation, partnerships, and long-term collaboration.
This session is aimed at students, researchers, aspiring founders, and anyone interested in understanding the human and strategic dimensions behind entrepreneurial negotiations.
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This event is part of the Viewpoint Series, a new entrepreneurship seminar series designed to expose students and scientists to real-world perspectives from founders, operators, and investors. Each session offers a distinct viewpoint on entrepreneurship: how ideas move from labs and classrooms to markets and how innovative ventures are built and scaled.
Rather than promoting a single narrative of success, the Viewpoint Series invites speakers with first-hand experience to share:
  • How they navigated uncertainty and transitions
  • What really mattered at key inflection points
  • Lessons learned along the journey
The series combines inspirational talks and interactive formats, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and a deeper understanding of what it means to build ventures at different stages.

Practical information

  • General public
  • Free

Organizer

  • EPFL - College of Management of Technology, EPFL Entrepreneurship Education Hub, E4S

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Entrepreneurship Negotiation Investment Innovation

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