Startup Nights 2024

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 | Winterthur, Switzerland

Kilian Wagner

CEO & Co-Founder

VIU EYEWEAR

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About me

Kilian Wagner is the CEO & Co-Founder of VIU, a Swiss eyewear startup shaking up the market with a premium direct-to-consumer concept. Prior to VIU, Kilian worked 5 years as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. He holds a M.A. in Business Administration from the University of St.Gallen (HSG).

My organisation

VIU is a Swiss eyewear scale-up shaking up the optical industry with a premium eyewear concept that breaks with norms through vertical integration and omnichannel retail. Seamlessly combining online and offline channels VIU is building holistic customer experiences, while offering premium and sustainable products at revolutionary prices. Founded in Switzerland in 2013 VIU is active in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, operating close to 50 own flagshipstores, proprietary online channels and more than 30 partnerstores

Additional questions

Are you looking for funding at the moment?

No

What finance stage are you at?

Series C

Are you hiring at the moment?

Yes

Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 1 November 2024

19:30 - 20:15

The Founder's Story - The Power of Digital Marketing. | Google

Format:In-personLocation:Workshop Room "Shark" (Hall 2)Track:Workshop