Urs Haeusler

The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.

SWISS FINTECH was founded under the name Swiss Finance Startups in May 2014 in Zurich by Christina Kehl, Urs Häusler, Thomas Brändle und Gian Reto à Porta, all startup pioneers of the Swiss fintech industry, to create synergies, join forces, drive innovation, inspiration and change in Switzerland. SWISS FINTECH is a non-profit organization. More than 120 fintech companies and startups as well as valuable partners have teamed up under the umbrella of SWISS FINTECH. Together we foster the common Swiss innovation spirit and are at the forefront of the digitalization of the financial industry. Host of Swiss Fintech Fair | http://swissfintechfair.com

About valantic valantic is one of the fastest growing digital solutions, consulting, and software companies on the market. More than 500 blue chip clients rely on valantic, including 33 of 40 DAX companies and many leading international companies as well. With more than 4,300 specialized digitalization experts and net sales of approx. EUR 650 million in 2025(e), valantic is represented in more than 20 countries around the globe. More than 2,000 digitalization projects over the past five years have shown that valantic understands the business challenges of its customers. From strategy to tangible implementation, they have the necessary expertise to accompany projects from start to finish and make them successful. In this, valantic combines technological expertise with industry knowledge and the human touch. valantic consults companies on all challenges of digital transformation, helps them to better manage their corporate performance and leverage the potential of data and artificial intelligence. In addition, valantic supports its customers in optimally shaping the customer experience, profitably using core digitalization technologies and optimizing company processes from end to end. www.valantic.com/en  

The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.

The Swiss Startup Association (SSA) is the umbrella organisation and the voice of Swiss startups. As a sector-independent non-profit organisation, the SSA gives startups a strong voice vis-à-vis politics, business and the public and works to improve the conditions for startups in Switzerland. Beyond its political engagement, the SSA fosters a community for startups, recognizing the unique challenges they face. Through networking opportunities, educational sessions, and practical services, the SSA collaborates with industry partners to offer tailored support and valuable resources to guide founders on their entrepreneurial journey.

SWISS FINTECH was founded under the name Swiss Finance Startups in May 2014 in Zurich by Christina Kehl, Urs Häusler, Thomas Brändle und Gian Reto à Porta, all startup pioneers of the Swiss fintech industry, to create synergies, join forces, drive innovation, inspiration and change in Switzerland. SWISS FINTECH is a non-profit organization. More than 120 fintech companies and startups as well as valuable partners have teamed up under the umbrella of SWISS FINTECH. Together we foster the common Swiss innovation spirit and are at the forefront of the digitalization of the financial industry. Host of Swiss Fintech Fair | http://swissfintechfair.com