True Art is to Embrace the Lows – a contribution from CARU
As an Age-Tech startup in Switzerland, what does your journey look like? Founder and co-CEO of CARU Susanne Dröscher describes in the blog below what it’s like to be a founder of an impact startup, including some helpful recommendations! What is CARU? CARU is grandma’s and grandpa’s digital flatmate. In short, CARU brings the family […]
Meet the 10 finalists for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact
The 10 finalists for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact have been selected! Learn more about who they are and what they do below. With 365 applications, the number of applications for the SEIF Awards 2020 Tech for Impact hit a record high. The competition was very strong, with high quality applications from more than 30 […]
It is not so much a question of hope as the belief that we can and must make a substantial contribution – Dario Casari on the Ageing Society
Dario Casari is a skilled Sales and Marketing Manager in the field of Information Technology and consumer electronics. He started with Samsung in 2007, and has managed to work his way to the top. Now, as the Vice President of Samsung Electronics Switzerland, Dario is all about speed and staying on top of innovation in […]
“Simply looking for a solution for ‘the old’ would probably not be enough.”: Dr. Antonia Jann about the ageing society
Switzerland is an ageing society, which confronts us with some future challenges but also opportunities. The current Covid-19 crisis demonstrates a solidarity between generations that must continue even after this pandemic is over. We spoke with Dr. Antonia Jann, Managing Director of the Age Stiftung, about future challenges of the ageing society and the role […]
Applications for the SEIF Awards Tech for Impact hit record high
With 365 applications across 34 countries, the number of applications for the SEIF Awards Tech for Impact has hit a record high. Switzerland is in the lead representing more than 40% of the impact startups who are now competing for a total of CHF 40’000. Looking at the number of applications, Germany represents the second largest […]
“Entrepreneurship is Crucial to Tackle Current Issues”: An Interview with Andri Silberschmidt
Switzerland is an ageing society. While the proportion of older people in society is growing due to an increase in life expectancy, the proportion of younger people is declining through lower birth rates. What does that mean for us? We talked to Andri Silberschmidt, the youngest member of the Swiss parliament and strong supporter of […]