Ask the Expert Startup Workshops

Ask the Expert is a workshop series for Swiss-based entrepreneurs. The workshops provide access to the expertise of handpicked industry specialists sharing key insights about advanced topics such as HR management, company governance, European grant applications, and exit opportunities.

Topics covered in the past include:

Understanding and negotiating your term sheet
Employee stock options and other incentive plans for employees
How to secure a Horizon 2020 grant for your startup
How to get the U.S. government as a customer
Board vs. management: duties, liabilities, and best practices for startups
HR management: everything you need to know before starting to recruit
Scaling culture in a fast-growing startup
Exit for all: how to sell your startup

Apply now for the upcoming Ask The Experts workshops

Smart IP Strategy for Software Startups

Zurich, 02.10.2025

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Ask the Expert: How to spin out of University

Zurich, 07.10.2025

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Smart IP Strategy for Life Sciences Startups

Lausanne, 21.10.2025

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Founders Circle Workshop: Incentive Plans for Employees (tax & legal)

Lausanne, 28.10.2025

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Past Ask the Expert workshops

Each year, Venturelab organizes the Ask the Experts workshops. The 10 most innovative and promising Swiss startups are selected by a jury of investors and startup experts. Discover the Swiss National Ask the Experts Team of the past years and read all about their workshops: