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Aligning solutions with corporate strategies can help startups collaborate for success
For startup founders looking to create innovative products and solutions or develop new ways of working, collaboration with a corporation can be a great starting point according to Sibylle Fischer, director of strategic venturing at Baloise Group.
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From Actelion to Idorsia: The entrepreneurial journey of Jean-Paul Clozel & Martine Clozel
Jean-Paul and Martine Clozel cofounded Actelion in 1997. Twenty years later the company was acquired by Johnson & Johnson and the couple cofounded Idorsia as a spin-off. Discover some insights about their entrepreneurial path as well as the challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way.
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The best coworking spaces in the Basel Area
Since supportive environments that provide resources and comfortable workspaces are a key part of any entrepreneurial ecosystem, here are the top seven coworking spaces in the Basel Area according to the local community.
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Creating a clear strategy and vision for financial success: Startup advice from Basler Kantonalbank
According to Basler Kantonalbank, key factors in the success of an early-stage startup include working with the right people, identifying diverse sources of financing and good business planning. The right partner can help with all of these.
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Starting a business in the Basel Area: What you need to know
The Basel Area is a fast-growing ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs. The region prides itself on innovation, with one of Switzerland’s best success rates for startup funding, high wages and relatively low taxes.
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Startup Guide Basel Area
A leader in life sciences and home to a number of excellent research institutions, Basel Area has much to offer innovators in biotech and life sciences. There’s also a thriving wider digital health scene and ample support in this inspiring Swiss hub.
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