Laurent Decrue

Join Lars Mangelsdorf, the Co-founder and CCO of Yokoy, as he shares his expertise in scaling sales teams and maximizing AE efficiency. Tobias Häckermann, Co-founder and CEO of Sherpany, unveils the crucial strategies from his acquisition journey, addressing hiring dilemmas. Laurent Decrue, Co-founder of MOVU and Holycode, emphasizes the essential role of lead magnets in growth. These insights spark a lively discussion on performance metrics and evolving hiring strategies to build an effective sales force.

Laurent Decrue, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Holycode, a builder of AI-driven software for startups and SMEs. Sophie Lamparter, Founder & Managing Partner at VitaminºC, an early-stage climate and deep-tech investor. They discuss Switzerland gaining attention for AI, robotics and drones. They explore liquidity paths beyond IPOs, founder trade-offs between exits and scale, and the playbook of building in Europe while fundraising in the US.

Laurent Decrue, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Holycode and active angel investor in robotics and medtech. Sophie Lamparter, Founder and Managing Partner at VitaminºC, early-stage investor focused on deep tech and health data. They discuss big March funding rounds and investor sentiment. They unpack ETH Zurich’s record spin-off pipeline and why robotics and industrial tech may be Switzerland’s next breakout sector.

Laurent Decrue, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Holycode, shares a founder’s view on fundraising and scaling. Sophie Lamparter, Founder and Managing Partner at VitaminºC, brings early-stage and climate-tech investing insight from Switzerland and San Francisco. They debate AI’s energy squeeze, whether Swiss funding is big enough, the appeal of Delaware C-Corps, ESOP tax hurdles, and quick policy fixes like a tailored Startup AG.

Join Kai Eberhardt, CEO of Oviva; Fredrik Isler, CFO of ANYbotics; and Laurent Decrue, co-CEO of Holycode, as they unravel the mysteries of Series A and B fundraising. They discuss how much founders should realistically aim to raise and the importance of nurturing relationships with existing investors. The trio shares insights on navigating investor expectations, mitigating risks, and the shift from bootstrapping to raising capital. Tune in for their valuable strategies on aligning investor interests for long-term success!