ALAN'S FRIENDS AND FOUNDERS FORUM 2023

A3F 2023

As the Alan’s Friends & Founders Forum (A3F) returned to Zurich for its second installment at Samigo, we shared insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities. We featured talks from accomplished entrepreneurs, including Hausi Leutenegger, Xenia Tschoumi, Peter Schüpbach, and Adrian Locher.

A3F 2023 Speakers

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  • “Hausi” Hans Leutenegger is a Swiss entrepreneur and former bobsledder. He achieved success in both fields, becoming a olympic gold winner with his team in 1972 in Sapporo. In his entrepreneurial career, he founded several companies and became a successful real estate developer.

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  • Xenia Tschoumi is a Swiss-Italian entrepreneur, public speaker, author and former model. In addition to her media work, she is a successful businesswoman.

    She’s a freelance magazine contributor and stands for female empowerment. Xenia is the writer of “Empower Yourself” a self-help book about independent thinking.

    She has recently given three motivational TEDx talks and spoke at the United Nations.

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  • Peter Schüpbach is a Swiss entrepreneur who has made a name for himself in the technology industry. The investor is also a mentor and advisor to other entrepreneurs, sharing his expertise and insights to help them grow their businesses. With his visionary thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, Peter Schüpbach is a leading figure in the Swiss startup scene, inspiring others to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of technology.

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  • Adrian Locher is the co-founder and CEO of Berlin-based Merantix, the world’s first venture studio for AI and initiator of the AI Campus.

    He has been a serial entrepreneur and investor for the past 20 years, founding more than 10 companies both in Europe and the US, in digital healthcare, e-commerce and AI. Adrian holds a degree in business and economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).

    He sold his previous company, a leading Swiss e-commerce firm, at EUR 100M revenue. Adrian has received various awards and is a close advisor to one of Europe’s largest initiatives for young entrepreneurs.

AF3 2023 Talks and Interviews

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