Entrepreneurial Backpack Series

Hi, future entrepreneurs!

  • Do you have an idea or innovative approach to tackle a current problem and would like to turn your idea into a market solution?”

  • Are you interested in shaping your entrepreneurial mindset?

  • Or are you just looking for inspiring ideas?

Then you've come to the right place at the Entrepreneurial Backpack Series. Get inspired by former ETH students who have founded a startup and share their insights on their journey.

Attend a live talk

Take part in the moderated live talk with one or two recent founders of ETH startups and connect with them in person. Mingle with other entrepreneurs or those who are interested in becoming one over some drinks and nibbles.

Listen to a podcast

Did you miss an event? No problem. You can listen to the talk as a podcast when and where you want. Thanks to the chapters, you can jump directly to the passages that are relevant to you.

Browse the podcast repository here.

Who is this for?

  • University students who feel the desire to get involved in a start-up environment. Maybe because this has always been their dream or because some great idea is buzzing in their head waiting to be realized.

  • Intrapreneurs or young professionals who are responsible for innovation within their existing organizations and who want to learn more entrepreneurial skills.

  • Young entrepreneurs who recently have founded or joined a start-up.

How can you benefit?

Experience is the best teacher. If you plan for a city trip you will most likely ask friends who are familiar with the destination.
Likewise, you can benefit from the insights of entrepreneurs who have walked the same path as you are about to. Get inspiration from former ETH students who share their insights about how to successfully launch a startup and overcome difficult challenges.

What's your journey?

Sooner or later these key questions are on the mind of every entrepreneur.

  • How to find a good business idea?

  • How to find the right co-founders?

  • How to build the first product?

  • How to find and acquire first customers?

  • How to find investors?

Get ready for your journey and fill your backpack with relevant insights with the Entrepreneurial Backpack Series, brought to you by ETH Zurich and UBS.

Entrepreneurship initiative

UBS and ETH Zurich are proud to present jointly a significant platform for Swiss innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2022, ETH Zürich and UBS have launched a partnership to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Switzerland.

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