Nordic Chambers Event – Long Game: Creating durable enterprises

Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland in collaboration with Nordic Chambers and St. Gallen University are inviting you to join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to the topic of durable entrepreneurship focusing on businesses that aspire not merely to become unicorns, but instead prioritise resilience, longevity, and sustainable growth over the long term.

The keynote speaker is the experienced and well recognised investor Gerri Kodres, based in Geneva. This event is hosted by St. Gallen University and HSG Entrepreneurship in their stunning innovation hub SQUARE.  

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS

Welcome Address

– Michael Reiss von Filski,

Estonian Honorary Consul and President of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland.

– Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik,

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Institute for Technology Management at the HSG

Introduction

– Dr. Bernd Schneider, Co-Head of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of St. Gallen.

Discover the entrepreneurial ecosystem of HSG Entrepreneurship, covering Ideation, Incubation, and

Acceleration, and learn about the unique approach fostering durable success for internal and external entrepreneurs at the University of St.Gallen.

Keynote Speech

– Gerri Kodres, Tech investor and entrepreneur, Founding Partner of Specialist VC.

Gain personal insights and inspiration from a successful Baltic-Nordic entrepreneur and investor who was voted #1 startup investor by Estonian tech founders. Gerri Kodres will share his journey and reflections on sustainable entrepreneurship and enduring market success.

Panel Discussion

Engage in a dynamic dialogue featuring

– Hans Märtson – Head of CX Impact & Business Process Excellence at Hilti Group and

Advisor to Board of Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland

– Nicole Lavrov – Vice President Product at Start Global

– Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik,

Prof. of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Institute for Technology Management

– Prof. Dr. Charlotta Sirén, Associate Professor at University of St.Gallen.

– Gerri Kodres, Tech investor and entrepreneur, Founding Partner of Specialist VC.

Panel is moderated by Dr. Maria Luisa Fuchs, Co-Head of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Service Center of the HSG.