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STARTUP CAMPUS Alumni Event Southeast Switzerland

Feel the startup groove

8. October 2025 10:00 - 11:30

The STARTUP CAMPUS Alumni Event is coming to Southeast Switzerland – this time as a full-day gathering dedicated to one of the most decisive challenges for every startup: product–market fit.

Our keynote speaker Laurent Decrue will share his journey of building and scaling several of Switzerland’s most successful startups. From his role at DeinDeal AG, later sold to Ringier, to co-founding MOVU AG, which was acquired by Baloise, and leading bexio AG through its sale to die Mobiliar, Laurent has navigated the critical path from idea to exit multiple times. Today, as Co-founder and Co-CEO of Holycode™, he supports startups and scale-ups with IT services designed for growth. His insights will offer practical lessons on how to identify, achieve, and sustain product–market fit.

Alongside the keynote, the event will offer space to reconnect with fellow alumni from our Business Concept, Business Creation, and Business Growth courses, exchange experiences, and explore new opportunities.

Join us for a get-together full of learning, networking, and inspiration – we look forward to welcoming you.

Speakers

Laurent Decrue

From barista to telesales employee to a role at a major bank – Laurent DeCrue’s career took an unexpected turn with the financial crisis, which ultimately set him on the path of entrepreneurship. What began as a part-time job in a café developed into an impressive journey through Switzerland’s startup scene. He became Entrepreneur in Residence at DeinDeal AG, which was later sold to Ringier, before co-founding and leading MOVU AG until its acquisition by Baloise. He then took on the role of CEO at bexio AG, guiding the company after its sale to die Mobiliar. Today, Laurent is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Holycode™, an IT service provider supporting startups and scale-ups. Alongside building companies, he is active as a business angel, investing in promising young ventures and sharing his knowledge with the next generation of founders.