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Think Global, Grow Local: What I Learned Scaling the Swissnex Mentor's Community from 0 to 100
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Think Global, Grow Local: What I Learned Scaling the Swissnex Mentor's Community from 0 to 100

Matteo leads all the startup programs at Swissnex in San Francisco, helping Swiss startups break into the U.S. market. A passionate community builder, he's developed a network of 100+ Silicon Valley mentors from tech giants like Microsoft and Google to support founders in their entrepreneurial journey. He holds two master's degrees in Economics from top Italian and Swiss universities, with research conducted at Cornell University.

Session Description:

In this session, Matteo explores how Swissnex San Francisco built its mentor network from zero to 100+ Silicon Valley professionals. He'll share the digital tools and in-person strategies that drive community growth, explain the matchmaking process that connects mentors with Swiss entrepreneurs, and reveal how understanding individual strengths creates meaningful cross-cultural relationships. This session offers practical insights for cultivating engaged communities that bridge international ecosystems, with real examples from Swissnex's journey.

Agenda:

6:00PM - Doors Open, Check-in Begins

6:30PM - Presentation Begins (20 min + Q&A)

7:15 -8:00PM - Networking, Drinks & Food

8:00PM - Event Concludes

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Starting in 27 days
May 14, 6:00 PM, PDT (Event Time Zone)
Location
Gradual HQ, 164 Townsend Street, Unit 12, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Susan Tenby
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Starting in 27 days
May 14, 6:00 PM, PDT (Event Time Zone)
Location
Gradual HQ, 164 Townsend Street, Unit 12, San Francisco, CA, USA
Organized by
Susan Tenby
Susan Tenby
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