Founders & startups — 23 profiles
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Aldo Cattano
CEO · Bedigliora CH
Startup
windtracx sagl
decarbonise shipping trasnportation thanks to a rigid wing drone that pull the ship like a sail
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4 startups, 6 wind turbine patents, 10 products built from scratch.
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Alexis Cantaloube
Postdoc & Project Leader · Lausanne CH
Startup
Oviu
Turning everyday observation into objective insights for better health outcomes using smartglasses
Key achievements
Building Oviu (smart glasses for clinicians) and Hito (climbing app). PhD in gait analysis.
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Aris Maroonian
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Neology
Developing ammonia-to-power and hydrogen generation systems to replace diesel gensets in off-grid industrial applications.
Key achievements
Founded Neology (ammonia-to-power generators). Senior Manager at Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe. Pilots across Europe, Japan, US.
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Arnesh Das
CEO, Hydken · Zurich CH
Startup
Hydken
Hydken is an ETH spin-off developing chemical additives for high-performance low-carbon concrete
Key achievements
3 patents in 2 years. Raised CHF 650K non-dilutive for Hydken. 2 key industry partnerships.
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Agustin Pintos
CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Oncopai
We help radiologist make more accurate early Lung Cancer diagnosis through AI-assisted detection
Key achievements
Healthtech go-to-market with 20+ KOLs. Biotech expansion across LATAM and Europe. Clinical lead at Ziwig.
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Charles Azanlekor
CTO · CH
Startup
Quantpulsar
Run 3x more blockchain audits - without hiring more seniors.|
Key achievements
CTO at Swibeco (early-stage to 70+ employees). Core contributor to Embabel AI framework (Fortune 500). Helped raise $6.5M as fractional CTO.
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Dimitri Scherbakov
Co-founder & CEO · Basel CH
Startup
Transfidelity
First-in-class disease-modifying therapy targeting pathogenic protein misfolding and neurotoxicity in age-related diseases (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's)
Key achievements
50+ publications, h-index 22. Founded Transfidelity. Raised CHF 230K.
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Ekaterina Rezugina
Senior Project Manager · CH
Startup
Mixverse
Deep tech startup developing next generation wearable human-machine based on directed retinal projection.
Key achievements
Led AR automotive programs, €10M+ supplier contracts. Managed EASA-certified AI aviation projects. COO at deep tech startup.
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Giacomo Massini
Principal Investigator · Neuchâtel CH
Startup
LACRIMA
The first platform for Alzheimer's biomarker testing from a tear drop.
Key achievements
PI on Bridge grant for wearable hormone biosensors. Led 7-person team. Contributed to FDA-approved devices.
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Giulia Zancolli
Researcher · Lausanne CH
Startup
Stealth biotech startup
Our platform replaces legacy systems, harnessing evolution to produce complex proteins, unlocking scalable manufacturing for pharma, agrotech and diagnostics.
Key achievements
Self-funded independent researcher. Translating research into commercial opportunities.
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Ilyan Vilensky
Co-Founder & COO · Geneva CH
Startup
ClairVault
Encryption ecosystem working securing AI-native data pipelines.
Key achievements
Founded ClairVault (AI pipeline encryption) as full-time student. Top 15 at Harvard M&A Case Competition 2025.
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Jose Vasquez Porto Viso
PhD Researcher · Lausanne CH
Startup
VarGene
We leverage genetic variant analysis to identify therapeutic leads for gene therapy
Key achievements
Predictive models for single-cell biology. Biotech and MedTech expertise.
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Kejdi Lleshi
PhD Candidate · Lausanne CH
Startup
Andrra-box
AI copilot that helps construction engineers search project documents, check code compliance, and automate reporting.
Key achievements
PhD completed. Built platform for construction engineers. Relocated from Albania, rebuilt career in Switzerland.
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Marwan El Chazli
Founder & CEO · Lausanne CH
Startup
Bioneris
Bacterial detection for the food industry (currently in the process of pivoting)
Key achievements
Raising CHF 1.2M, 2 patents filed, signed term sheets. Co-founded EPFL Entrepreneur Club. Research at EPFL and Johns Hopkins.
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Maria Sivers
CEO & Scientist-Entrepreneur · Lausanne CH
Startup
REON
EON is an AI decision engine predicting the reuse value of building components before demolition — making circular construction profitable across Europe.
Key achievements
AI methodology for building component reuse. BRIDGE grant secured. MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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Moad Kissai
Founder & CEO · Morges CH
Startup
PolyPilot
PolyPilot is an AI Engineering OS that helps regulated teams (such as MedTech) automate non-value-added tasks such as evidence workflows across existing tools.
Key achievements
Founded PolyPilot (AI Engineering OS). Led GenAI at Renault, Stellantis, Aptiv. PhD in autonomous vehicles.
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Nadia Jamali
Founder & Managing Partner · Zurich CH
Startup
InnoTech Management GmbH
Tools and Methods for Technology and Innovation Strategy, for Health Care (MedTech) SMEs and Startups
Key achievements
Product development at Applied Materials and Roche. Strategy at Swiss Innovation Park/ETH. Lifecycle at J&J Switzerland.
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Rashid Akbergenov
Scientist · CH
Startup
Transfidelity
Drug development against age-related neurodegeneration
Key achievements
Discoveries in protein synthesis, drug-target interaction, neurodegeneration.
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Steven Antalics
Founder & CEO · Bonne FR
Startup
EkoHaul
We eliminate unnecessary idling in long-haul trucking using a solar & battery retrofit.
Key achievements
Employee #7 at IndustrialNext ($20M+ YC/Lenovo/Khosla). 20 yrs in global logistics. Won N.A. Solar Challenge.
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Oskar Wysocki
Founder, Valviser & Bridge PoC Fellow · Martigny CH
Startup
ValViser
Fleet management: Stop just tracking, start deciding.
Key achievements
Lived in 4 countries. CHF 185K funding secured. Bridged academia and industry.
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Pavel Tomek
Principal Structural Engineer · Montreux CH
Startup
SEPAR Sarl
We develop hardware and software solutions that facilitate the practical reuse of reclaimed concrete elements.
Key achievements
Building complex structure in the USA. Deployed automated engineering workflows. New structural system for circular economy.
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Warissara Jutidamrongphan
Radiologist & PhD Candidate · Bern CH
Startup
MessenBaum
Clinical software that automatically measures whole-body tumor burden from PET/CT scans to guide cancer treatment decisions — starting with prostate cancer.
Key achievements
Board-certified radiologist, 7+ yrs experience. Developed PSMA PET/CT tumor quantification method. Active in medical AI.
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Wasu Mekniran
Doctoral Researcher · Zurich CH
Startup
SanaFin
Building a reimbursement layer for digital health and longevity medicine
Key achievements
PhD in healthcare financing. Startups in Japan and Germany.
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Amélie Villard
R&D Scientist, Cancer & Cell Biology · Nyon CH
Key achievements
7 years in cancer biology. Expert in advanced cellular models.
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Anne-Maud Laprais
Mechatronics Engineer & CEO · Préverenges CH
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10 yrs prototyping for high-tech industries at EPFL and US firms.
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Dietmar Kraemer
Engineer & Business Leader · Zürich CH
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Tripled B2B revenue in 2 years. Engineering teams across US, India, China. Products across 4 continents.
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Djata Sigam
Software Security Engineer · Geneva CH
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Built backend systems for wealth management (APIs, Kafka). Full product roadmap ownership. Cloud-native security testing platform.
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Donato Di Paolo
Senior Manager, Supply Chain · Geneva CH
Key achievements
Global BD strategy and ops cost optimization programs.
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Ehsan Reyhanian
Data Engineer · Zurich CH
Key achievements
ETH MSc Mechanical Engineering. Published in top journals. Built numerical simulation frameworks.
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Fabian Moritz
Product Engineer, Avalanche Safety · Lucerne CH
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Firmware engineer for leading avalanche transceivers. Translated field knowledge into product improvements.
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Francesca Mayol
Business Development · Payerne CH
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PhD in Molecular Engineering. 1+ yr in BD and marketing. Innosuisse startup training with digital health project.
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Gabriela Maria Kirsch
Pharmacist & Research Assistant, EPFL · CH
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President of PharmaCamp, CHF 15K secured annually. Built patient education tool piloted in hospital. Grew social media 400%.
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Jiwon Rhee
Marketing & BD · Lausanne CH
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Commercial Lead at Nestlé, Vale, Abbott. EMBA at IMD. Seeking co-founder role.
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Joyce Lam
Data Engineer · CH
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Built ETL validator, video matching platform, and ERP from scratch.
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Kasia Radomska
Senior Scientist & Project Leader · Zürich CH
Key achievements
Data packages for 6 out-licensed drug candidates. Supported Boehringer Ingelheim's 2024 Saiba acquisition. Expert in VLP platforms and CRO management.
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Laurent Vieira de Mello
CEO, Strascend · Geneva CH
Key achievements
Scaled startup from 15 to 85 people through IPO.
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Linda Kadi
Advisor & Consultant, Life Sciences · Geneva CH
Key achievements
Advised on $80M+ oncology transactions. Backed HAYA Therapeutics before $1B Eli Lilly deal. R&D lead at Debiopharm.
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Lucas Sinclair
Senior Digital Consultant · Geneva CH
Key achievements
EPFL diploma. Data science and bioinformatics background.
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Manuel Capel
AI Strategy Expert · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Commercializing AI and secure ML technology. Won AI strategy engagements. Automating workflows in finance and banking.
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Markus Kohli
Consultant · Montagny-près-Yverdon CH
Key achievements
Co-founded IR Microsystems (trade sale exit). Led industrialization at AMF Medical (acquired by Tandem). Key role at Nestlé.
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Maximilian Casagrande Kulcke
Materials Science Engineer · Lausanne CH
Key achievements
Patent from MIT thesis. EPFL Innovation Prize. Packaging Engineer at Nestlé.
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Miro Grey
Electromechanical Engineer · Préverenges CH
Key achievements
Led product development at Artmyn SA to exit (2022). Scaled to 15+ units/yr (~CHF 950K). Hardware/software integrating mechanics, optics, electronics.
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Mohammad Sohaib
Doctoral Researcher · Windisch CH
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Leading early-stage Alzheimer's research in rodents. Built VR setup for in-vivo calcium imaging.
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Mohammed Khalesi
Head of Product · Zurich CH
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Global med-tech launches. M&A evaluations for tech platforms. Go-to-market for leading dental implant line.
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Nathan Dupertuis
Ex-Founder & COO · Lausanne CH
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Launched instrument with first sale in 6 months. Seed round closed in 9 months.
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Nicolas Christe
Co-founder & CCO · Lausanne CH
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McKinsey manager, 5 yrs, 20+ projects. Co-Founder & CCO at Logmind — 6x pipeline in 3 months. Built marketplace and catering ventures.
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Olga Meichtry
Founder, Kestrel Consulting · Egg SZ CH
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15+ yrs managing €50M+ portfolios across AI, IoT, decarbonization. Bridged R&D and commercial scale. Cut inefficiencies by 50%.
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Olha Mykhailenko
MSc Chemistry Graduate · Yverdon-les-bains CH
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MSc Molecular Chemistry, EPFL. Startup experience at Hostland.ai. Led student associations and events.
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Oriol Lopez
Co-Owner & Business Developer · Blonay CH
Key achievements
Co-developed zero-emission propulsion system. Built ABB power converter prognostics. Translated $50M NUS R&D portfolio commercially.
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Raquel Rouco Garcia
Innovation Manager · Geneva CH
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10+ publications in top journals. President of ACECH. Active at RAICEX.
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Rémi Charrier
Advisor · Lausanne CH
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Co-founded Intuitive Therapeutics (Class IIb, 7 yrs) and Stereotools (5 yrs). QMS lead at MindMaze.
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Roman Gisler
AI Innovation Engineer & BD · CH
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Startup concepts from idea to GTM with financial models. AI trend tool for EPFL thesis. Dual MSc ETHZ and EPFL.
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Saeed Saadatnejad
Founding AI Engineer · Lausanne CH
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EPFLInnovators fellow. AI solutions for Disney, Valeo, Toyota. Expert in computer vision and GenAI.
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Sandra Rodríguez López
Project Manager · Lausanne CH
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Biomarkers for cardio-metabolic diseases. Screened Alzheimer's lead compounds. Supported Phase I–III drug development.
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Shengzhao Lei
Data Engineer · Lausanne CH
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Leading AI agent product and vibe coding trading assistant.
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Sophie Bouchard
Senior Strategy Associate · Zürich CH
Key achievements
Built BD from scratch (20→80+ people). CHF 2M+ in partner commitments. Enabled CHF 50M+ Series A.
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Sonia Allegretti
Innovation & Tech Transfer Specialist · CH
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Research at CERN, innovation at Rolex, tech transfer at UniGe/HUG. Coordinated 60+ partner CERN consortia. EU project reviewer.
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Valerie Marquardt
Innovation Leader, Life Sciences & AI · Froideville CH
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15+ yrs leading Nestlé R&D innovation. Governed CHF 5–50M portfolios. Mentor at MassChallenge Switzerland.
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Victor Vicario
Innovation & Fundraising Consultant · Lausanne CH
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CEO of Arc Hardware Incubator, 7 yrs — 100+ startups scaled. Bridged corporate-innovation gap. Mentored at European accelerators.
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Vincent Luczkiewicz
Senior IT Consultant · Geneva CH
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Co-founded healthtech SaaS and Solar-as-a-Service platform. Full-stack operator across product, cybersecurity, architecture.
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Yahyaa Osman Ahmed
Student · Lausanne CH
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1st prize UNIL Entrepreneurship Week — AI in Education.
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