The uncomfortable truth
Event details
| Date | 28.10.2026 |
| Hour | 17:30 › 19:00 |
| Speaker | Vincent Bieri, co-founder of Nexthink and Role Model for Project Switzerland |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
Behind every fast-growing startup lies a story of experimentation, setbacks, and continuous reinvention. Drawing on the experience of Vincent Bieri, co-founder of Nexthink - the Swiss-born technology company that grew into a unicorn - this seminar will look beyond headlines and valuations to examine the challenges, tough decisions, and perseverance that shape the entrepreneurial journey.
The Viewpoint Series, is a new entrepreneurship seminar series designed to expose students and scientists to real-world perspectives from founders, operators, and investors.
Supported by E4S and organized by EPFL - College of Management of Technology, and EPFL Entrepreneurship Education Hub, it brings together experienced practitioners to share candid perspectives on:
- Navigating uncertainty and key transitions
- Critical inflection points in building ventures
- Lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey
Combining inspirational talks with interactive discussions, the series encourages reflection and dialogue on what it truly means to build and scale ventures.
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Contact
- Davide Bavato