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We are proud to introduce the second Entrepreneur Club Founder's Retreat, set in the serene Swiss mountains, and completely free of charge! This event is your gateway into entrepreneurship, specifically designed for individuals eager to dive into the subject but have never found a good opportunity to learn. Dive into real-world challenges and present your innovative solutions to industry experts, such as founders and VCs (investors) from some of Switzerland's most exciting funds and startups!
You can expect a blend of social activities, collaborative teamwork, and vibrant idea-sharing in a dynamic and enriching environment. Get ready to transform your concepts into potential ventures!
Note: no prior experience needed, you don't need an idea, and you don't need a team. Just motivation and the right mindset 😊
February 21-23rd (Fri-Sun) 2025
Surprise Location in the Swiss Alps!
📚 Do I need to prepare anything?
No! You will have two introductory workshops in the weeks leading up to the event. The event is designed to give you an amazing introduction to how entrepreneurship works in the real world.
🏁 What is the application deadline?
Latest deadline is December 26th , 2024, at 23:59, but we strongly encourage you to submit your application before December 26, 2024, as we will start processing applications shortly after this date !
👀 What will we actually do?
Here is a broad overview of what we've got cooking for you... A more detailed schedule will of course be sent to your inbox closer to the event date.
Departure mid-afternoon from Lausanne
Matchmaking party! You'll get to meet every other person at the retreat in various little workshops and the networking party which will follow 😉.
Time for the hackathon! Unlike any other hackathon you've done before, this one is not focused on diving straight into a solution. Instead, with your team, you will focus on iterating on a problem as quickly as possible, contacting people, and gathering real data from real conversations. You will be able to put what you learned from the workshops into practice as you dive into a founder's world for a day...
Note: There are no pre-requisite like knowing how to code or design.
You'll be able to present what you worked on in front of a jury, composed of experienced founders, investors, and other experts from the industry, and you'll see what other amazing projects other people have been cooking🍾!
Departure early evening from the chalet after a great weekend of discovery and fun.
Note: This event is specifically designed to not be a competition, no pressure!
All the logistics will be taken care of! The transport, the food, and the chalet are all on us. Just bring some cash to pay at the bar 😉.
English will be the spoken language during the events related to the Founder's Retreat.
If you are for some reason unable to attend, have other questions, need to talk with someone, or have a last minute issue, please reach out to
[email protected] or
[email protected] ! We'll be here to help you.
By filling out this form you give your consent to Entrepreneur Club to view your data in order to assess your application. We will not share any of this data with third parties.
What's your first name ?
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What do you study? (level + field(s))
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We want to know what you've been up too - please upload your CV :
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Anything else you would want to share with us: Project, Document,...
Why the Founder's Retreat ?
What would you bring to the group during the Founder's Retreat?
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Why do you want to participate in this weekend? What are you hoping to get out of it?
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How experienced would you say you are?
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Could you describe a past experiences or role you're proud of?
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Tell us about something you're passionate about.
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Anything else you want to tell us about yourself? 😊
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Please upload a PDF file with a link to your video or a video, answering these following questions. This will help us get to know you better and hear you present yourself with your own voice. The questions are :
If you could launch a startup tomorrow, what problem would you tackle, how would you approach it, and why is it worth solving? Additionally, what role would you take, and how would your contributions ensure the success of the team?
Now for some admin/logistic details...
Through which email should we reach out to you? (please double check that there are no typos)
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Do you have any dietary preferences/restrictions? (vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, lactose/gluten intolerance, celiac, no pork, no alcohol (cooked, in dishes), allergy, ...). Please only mention what you cannot eat/drink.
Will you be coming to the event from Lausanne?
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Do you have an SBB travel card?
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Note: We will be paying for group tickets for all participants coming from Lausanne. Don't buy your own ticket (unless you are coming from elsewhere), since we will only be paying for this group ticket.
Will you be UNDER 25 years old at the time of the Founder's Retreat?
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Will you be UNDER 25 years old at the time of the Founder's Retreat?
Can you bring your own bedding (for mattress and pillow) or will you be renting it at the chalet (about 8 CHF)?
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Can you bring your own bedding (for mattress and pillow) or will you be renting it at the chalet (about 8 CHF)?
ATTENTION: the chalet does not offer blankets so you will need to bring your sleeping bag.
Please confirm your commitment to attend the Founder's Retreat, in person, from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.
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Please confirm your commitment to attend the Founder's Retreat, in person, from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.
Please confirm your commitment to attend the introductory workshop on Wednesday, February 19, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
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Please confirm your commitment to attend the introductory workshop on Wednesday, February 19, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
Please confirm your commitment to attend the workshop on Thursday, February 20, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
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Please confirm your commitment to attend the workshop on Thursday, February 20, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
If you can't come to one of the above, why?
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How did you hear about the Founder's Retreat?
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How did you hear about the Founder's Retreat?
Would you like to be kept in the loop for our future events?
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Would you like to be kept in the loop for our future events?
Reminder: the submission deadline for applications is January 2nd, 2025 at 23:59.
