Sven Hardt

🇨🇭Switzerland ranks second in the IMD annual World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) which looks at the digital capabilities of 67 countries worldwide. While Singapore secured the top position, Denmark follows 🇨🇭Switzerland in third. Our country's success results from leadership and knowledge in areas such as technology (4th place) and future readiness (5th place). We remain highly competitive in skilled labor (3rd), legal framework (2nd), and business flexibility (7th). Notable improvements were recorded in high-tech exports (9th), e-participation (up 11 spots to 27th), and cybersecurity (11th). 🚀 The new ranking says that the digital divide can be closed by governments and enterprises working together. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3eHDrTh

🚀 Implementing Seismic: A Game Changer for Content Creation Before joining Alpha FMC, Andrew Salmon had the opportunity to work at Vontobel Asset Management, where he implemented Seismic to transform how content was created. Andrew referred to Seismic as the "3rd lane of the highway" in their content creation process—making it faster, more efficient, and more aligned with the needs of the business. Seismic helped streamline workflows, allowing teams to create, manage, and distribute content more effectively. It wasn't just about producing more; it was about creating better, more targeted content that truly resonated with clients and prospects. Looking back, Andrew sees this as a crucial step in modernising how the team worked, showcasing how technology like Seismic can empower teams to scale and innovate. 👉 Listen to the full episode 8 here: https://bit.ly/3Xs9lEM #ContentCreation #Seismic #Technology #AssetManagement #Innovation #AlphaFMC #SeismicSessions

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Testing out client calls on the road... So we arrived at our next location in Switzerland on Tuesday - on a 6 hour train journey from Munich via Zurich. 🔌 Having already established that O2's data roaming includes Switzerland, what we hadn't realised was that the plugs are not the same as the rest of Europe. Nothing a quick dash into a local supermarket in Interlaken couldn't sort - clearly not the only silly tourists making this mistake! 🛜 The Mifi device inclusive data, however, doesn't cover Switzerland, so we've had to top it up with additional data specifically for here. 🏞️ The views from our latest pitstop are terrible, as you can see... we're in Iseltwald which is a 20 min bus ride from Interlaken and if it wasn't so expensive I don't think I'd ever want to leave. Anyway... ✨ Vicky Heward and I are here for long enough to have availability for some 1-1 calls over the next couple of days, which have been a popular way for our clients to access our operational support in smaller packages - if you happen to have a spare hour today or tomorrow and you have an operational challenge you'd like our input on, we've set up an easy way to book and pay for it - if you're interested I've popped a link in the comments for you to find out more ✨ #Operations #DigitalNomads #WorkingHoliday

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The good old CMS can be costly and stressful. However, it all starts there for the user's experience. Furthermore, it is also crucial for the dynamics of the entire media company. This article explains why we at SWI swissinfo.ch, a digital and multilingual Swiss media company at SRG SSR, are now using WordPress VIP. You might be wondering if that's even possible. That was my first reaction, too. Yes, it is possible! Swissinfo.ch is taking on a pioneering role here. Read how a potentially costly problem becomes a new strategic key driver. 👉 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eeTfREbw Veronica DeVore Syde GmbH 💡 Some insights on what we at SWI swissinfo.ch learned from our CMS-journey to WordPress: 📍 Having a "good" CMS is crucial for product development and time-to-market, and ultimately, it impacts the quality of the offering, especially if the key challenge is linguistic diversity. 📍 The CMS is an excellent example to demonstrate the impact of technology on cultural change. This happens not only due to simpler, and faster workflows. Even small, but rapid, and visible developments of new key features are extremely important for aligning and implementing the business strategy. It all starts with the CMS - this is crucial for the dynamics of the entire media company. 📍 There's no question about it: if you want to attract and bring users into the funnel, you need proximity, engagement and loyalty—and yes, this is primarily about the backend of your CMS. If processes are simple and intuitive for journalists in their interaction with users, the content experience will be more engaging and meaningful for your users, too. 📍 If you are fast in the developments, you need to adapt the organization to implement this new tempo and secure quality. At SWI swissinfo.ch, the Product Board and PO’s decide on the business requirements, the website PO with UX and Requirements engineer elaborate the features, it needs a coordination of technical implementation, programming of the microservices with interfaces on AWS (Thanks also to our partner FABITUS GmbH) and then programming CMS (Syde), testing, recording bugs and explaining the features. 📍 Above all, it needs a team effort and a strong and resilient IT-team that understands the audience and use cases for value creation, can stay composed, and has clear goals in mind: Isabelle Schrills Enrique Calahorra Ariza Ismael Carrasco Fricker Dominique Javet Olivier Fankhauser August Oberhauser Felipe Schärer Giuseppe Ciliberto and Luca Schüpbach.   Last but not least, a CMS migration needs a strong partner you can trust, and that's not a given either. There are not many companies that can develop a new CMS with a media company based on Wordpress. Syde GmbH can do that. Thank you for the trusting collaboration Alexander Frison Sönke Grewe Yuliana Yordanova   #DigitalTransformation #Newsroom #Multilingual #Microservices #AWS #WordPress #AI #Innovation #servicepublic #srgssr

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🌍 Join Us for the Climate Tech MeetUp Vienna | Summer Edition! 🌞 🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 25th | 18:30 - 22:00 📍 Where: Wien, Wien (Address will be shared upon approval) 🎟️ Registration: Approval Required We are excited to invite climate tech innovators to the upcoming Climate Tech MeetUp Vienna | Summer Edition powered by Triple Impact Ventures! This is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and enthusiasts in the climate tech space to (re)-connect, share ideas, and foster new collaborations in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Event Highlights: Network with fellow funders and founders in the Viennese Climate-Tech scene. Enjoy the first round of drinks on us, courtesy of Triple Impact Ventures! Engage in meaningful conversations and potential partnerships. 🔓 Location Details: Exact address will be provided upon registration approval. How to Join: Register below by clicking the link. Wait for your registration to be approved by the host. Receive the event location details and get ready to join us! 🔗 Request to Join We look forward to seeing you there and making impactful connections together! #ClimateTech #Entrepreneurship #Networking #ViennaEvents #Sustainability #Innovation

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Camels instead of unicorns? 🐫 🦄 In a recent comment article with immobilienmanager, I shared insights on why I believe the #proptech comeback won't mirror the past "good old times." The green transformation in real estate is reshaping structures profoundly. To seize this vast potential, startups must embody qualities of camels, not unicorns. That means prioritizing endurance, cash efficiency, and profitability over skyrocketing valuations and high burn rates. Curious to learn more about the proptech camels approach and my personal perspectives on the evolving proptech landscape? Check out the full article [link in comments]. STYX David Zwilling Erik Walkling Inger Egeland-Helgøy Josep R. Novell LL.M.

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🚀 Addressing the Funding Gap: Empowering Female Founders in the DACH Region 🚀 I recently came across an eye-opening article highlighting a significant issue in our startup ecosystem. The report, by Female Founders Fund and the Vienna Business Agency, reveals that in 2023, only 1.5% of funding in the DACH region (Austria, Switzerland, Germany) went to all-female founding teams. This is starkly below the European average of 3%, as Atomico’s State of European Tech reported. Even more concerning is that mixed-gender teams in DACH only secured 6.5% of total capital, compared to 15% across Europe. Meanwhile, all-male startup teams dominated, raising 92% of the capital in DACH and 82% across Europe. (thanks to my Sifted colleagues for bringing that up) 💡 It's time to rethink and act. 💡 This disparity is not just a statistic, it's a call to action. We need to explore and implement strategies to change this status quo. Here are some questions to spark the conversation: ❓ How can we create more inclusive funding opportunities for female founders? ❓ What role can early-stage VCs play in levelling the playing field? ❓ How can public funding initiatives be better tailored to support women entrepreneurs? ❓ What unique perspectives and innovations do female founders bring to the table that can benefit the entire investment landscape? Let's leverage the power of our network to share insights, strategies, and success stories that can inspire change. Your ideas and experiences are invaluable in shaping a more equitable future for all entrepreneurs. 🌟 Join the conversation and let's make a difference together! 🌟 #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #GenderEquity #StartupEcosystem #DiversityAndInclusion #Investment #DACHStartups #Entrepreneurship I especially look forward to my colleagues: investors, entrepreneurs, and supporters of the startup ecosystem around the globe sharing your thoughts and suggestions on bridging this gap and creating a more inclusive and innovative startup environment. Ideas? Comments?

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Congratulations Andreas Vetter on this incredible milestone! Being part of the QAI VENTURES Accelerator alumni is a testament to the hard work and dedication of your team. Wishing you and your startup continued success as you move forward with all the insights and connections gained from this experience! #Startup #DemoDay #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AcceleratorProgram #QAIVentures #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #GrowthMindset #BuildingTheFuture

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Congratulations Andreas Vetter on this incredible milestone! Being part of the QAI VENTURES Accelerator alumni is a testament to the hard work and dedication of your team. Wishing you and your startup continued success as you move forward with all the insights and connections gained from this experience! #Startup #DemoDay #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AcceleratorProgram #QAIVentures #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #GrowthMindset #BuildingTheFuture

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🚀Navigating Switzerland's investor landscape can be complex for startups. Here’s a guide with insights into the key players, their industry focuses, and the stages at which they invest. #venturecapital #startup #switzerland

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Book Review #25 | 2024: The StorySelling Method: Master The Art Of Storytelling To Build Trust, Stand Out, And Boost Sales by Philipp Humm “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Big picture: Story-telling is an important tool to connect with people and leave a lasting impact on memory The book provides a guide to build skills to tell captivating and lasting stories Review Simplistic book providing useful anecdotes on art of story telling Key learning was that story-telling isn’t a monologue but an exchanging dialogue and listening is actually more important #bookreviews #thepowerofreading #storytelling https://lnkd.in/di-34ktR

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🌟 Exciting News from AC Authentic Consult! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share that AC@Authentic Consult GmbH is now officially a Certified Ikigai Coach, accredited by #CertifiedExcellence! 🎓✨ This milestone is more than just a certification – it represents a significant step forward in the way we help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. At AC Authentic Consult, we firmly believe that aligning personal purpose (Ikigai) with professional strengths (CliftonStrengths) creates a transformative impact in the workplace. 🚀 By integrating Ikigai’s philosophy of “living with purpose” into our talent assessment and development programs, we’re enhancing how we guide leaders and teams to discover what energizes them, aligns with their skills, and drives value for their organizations. 🔗 Why This Matters: • Ikigai helps people identify the intersection between what they love, what they are good at, and where they can make the greatest contribution. • CliftonStrengths focuses on amplifying innate talents and turning them into strengths. Together, these tools empower individuals to thrive personally and professionally – and now our clients can experience the best of both worlds. 🌱 This is just one of the ways AC Authentic Consult continues to evolve and innovate. We’re committed to deepening employees' emotional engagement, driving strengths-based cultures, and helping companies navigate the future of work. 👏 🎉 #Ikigai #StrengthsBasedDevelopment #AuthenticLeadership #ACAuthenticConsult #FutureOfWork #TalentDevelopment #PurposeDrivenWork

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How to measure success in restructuring key business units, functions or transformations? By Thomas Kessler Managing Partner at Integration Success GmbH and Atlantic M&A Partners | Pioneer in AI and M&A Integrations | I was recently pinged by Sofoklis Yiannacou, FCCA with a very interesting question following one of my posts: "How do you measure restructuring of key business units or functions or transformation?" My answer: Measuring the restructuring or transformation of key business units or functions requires a comprehensive approach that combines quantitative and qualitative metrics. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as: + Financial metrics (e.g., revenue growth, cost positions), + Operational efficiency measures (e.g., productivity rates, process efficiency and technological, service, and product differentiators), + Customer-related metrics (e.g., satisfaction scores, retention rates) provide a quantitative foundation. These are complemented by project-specific KPIs that track milestones, budget adherence, and timeline compliance. A perfect tool to drive performance in transformation is the GE 9Box Matrix. Maybe long forgotten and yet still tremendously powerful to drive success in transformations. My answer also has to highlight - the importance of the human-centric aspects - of restructuring! This involves explaining the changed purpose and ensuring people buy-in to the picture painted for the joint future. The success of your new strategic direction can be measured by tracking employee metrics like engagement scores, turnover rates, and time-to-hire for new positions. Additionally, qualitative assessments through surveys and interviews can gauge employee sentiment, cultural alignment, and adoption of new processes or technologies. Leadership effectiveness in guiding the transformation, fostering open communication, and addressing employee concerns is another vital human-centric factor to evaluate. Leadership effectiveness is also achieved if the leadership team is fully aware of its strengths, motives and desires. The use of psychometric tools like motivationfinder.com, and https://lnkd.in/giRU__bs have been tremendously helpful for my clients when used in transformation projects. By balancing hard metrics with these human-centric approaches, measuring the success of organizations is one approach that has proven to be massively helpful in the restructuring or transformation process. They help to measure, progress and adjust the course taken all while making informed decisions and adjustments to ensure success. What is your point of view on measuring success in restructuring key business units, functions or transformations?

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Innovation without Borders! Foreigners have played a major role in making Switzerland the innovation world champion They account for half the country's innovation output 1. Entrepreneurship 13 out of 20 companies of the Swiss Market Index (SMI) were originally founded or co-founded by foreigners. Today, every second start-up founder comes from abroad 2. Research and Development 52% of researchers and 37% of inventors (based on patent applications) have a foreign passport 3. Universities From professors (51%) to PhDs in STEM subjects (74%), a significant proportion of university staff have foreign roots 4. Highly Productive Sectors In Switzerland’s top ten value-added industries, 37% of all employees are non-Swiss – in the highly productive pharmaceutical industry, the figure is as high as 56% If Switzerland wants to continue innovating successfully, it must remain attractive and open to foreign talent Check out the brief by Avenir Suisse here: https://lnkd.in/dbhcSRWZ #innovation #switzerland #entrepreneurship #research #policy #patents

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Discover the unparalleled business landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (#NRW). Understand NRW's strategic significance as a gateway for #ASEAN enterprises into the European market. Explore collaboration, business opportunities, and investment prospects in NRW. Start iiX cordially invites you to join us for this enlightening session with NRW.Global Business as we delve into the promising business prospects that NRW holds. Webinar Details: Date: June 27, 2024 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 PM (Germany) 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand) 3:00 - 4:30 PM (Malaysia, Singapore) Agenda: - Introduction to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Europe’s Heartbeat. - North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s hub for hydrogen. - GreenTech opportunities in NRW and the global market opportunities for a sustainable economy. - Stratosfare in ASEAN - How Startups and German Corporates can benefit from each other. - NRW: The Home of Biotech and your Bridge to Germany Please confirm your participation at your earliest convenience to secure your place at the webinar by registering through the following link: https://lnkd.in/gUG7Eanw. #startiix #iix #innovationimpactxchange #menarajland #jland #fraunhoferiem #innovation #malaysia #singapore #vietnam #startup #sme #innovation #hydrogen #greentech #biotech #Germany

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🚀 Implementing Seismic: A Game Changer for Content Creation Before joining Alpha FMC, Andrew Salmon had the opportunity to work at Vontobel asset management, where he implemented Seismic to transform how content was created. Andrew referred to Seismic as the "3rd lane of the highway" in their content creation process—making it faster, more efficient, and more aligned with the needs of the business. Seismic helped streamline workflows, allowing teams to create, manage, and distribute content more effectively. It wasn't just about producing more; it was about creating better, more targeted content that truly resonated with clients and prospects. Looking back, Andrew sees this as a crucial step in modernising how the team worked, showcasing how technology like Seismic can empower teams to scale and innovate. 💥Listen to the full episode 8 in the comments below 👇 #ContentCreation #Seismic #Technology #AssetManagement #Innovation #AlphaFMC #SeismicSessions

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🇨🇳 Das Ende von Chinas langem Wirtschaftswachstum? 1️⃣ „Xi Jinping sought to stoke confidence in China’s economy in his New Year’s address to the nation. China’s markets reacted by plunging. 2️⃣ The vote from investors reflects deepening dismay at the leadership’s ability to spur growth—a task made more challenging by a looming trade fight with Trump 2.0. 3️⃣ In his Dec. 31 speech, Xi made clear what his priorities are, highlighting the progress China has made in a number of sectors seen as crucial to outcompeting the U.S., including electric cars, semiconductors and artificial intelligence.“ schreibt das The Wall Street Journal 👉 Das Momentum liegt wohl gerade nicht bei Xi, was Chinas Wirtschaftswachstum angeht.

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🚨 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🚨 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘👉 https://lnkd.in/e44FstAS 📅 Join us on 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗕𝗦𝗧/ 𝟰𝗽𝗺 𝗖𝗘𝗧 for an insightful webinar featuring: 🎙️ Christian Paul (CEO & Co-Founder, nnamu GmbH) 🎙️ Myself, Lance Younger (CEO & Founder, ProcureTech) 🎙️ Special Guest Speaker: Cyril Pourrat (Founder & CEO, BT Sourced) Don't miss out on the discussion between industry leaders on how game theory and AI are transforming sourcing and autonomous negotiations! #ProcureTech #nnamu #BTSourced #Procurement #DigitalProcurement #GameTheory #AI #Sourcing

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Is there a difference for founders who happen to have a first name other than Thomas, Stefan or Michael? This was the leading question of last week's Ment2be event presenting some selected case studies from migrant founders in Germany. And the answer to the question is “yes”. While “Michael founders“ typically face lots of obstacles as well – as I know from personal experience 😉 - migrant founders often must tackle additional issues. Missing support from family, mentors and qualified personal network are typical pitfalls for example. The good news is that #2hearts is solving exactly these issues with its community and network of mentors. Cheers to #BRYCK.COM and 2hearts for organizing a great event, Cherno Jobatey for his empathic facilitation as well as Oktay Erciyaz and Min-Sung Sean Kim for convincingly representing the 2hearts community. Photo: Philipp Behrendt

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