A powerhouse for Swiss and EU Startups in the US

The Swiss innovation ecosystem is very strong with CHF 23 billion in R&D investment, but with only 4 billion in venture capital there is ample opportunity to invest and further commercialize its potential. Swiss and European companies are like raw diamonds; early access to the US market gives them the ability to scale faster. What role can we play? Guest: Toni Schneider, Partner at True Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based VC firm focused on early-stage technology startups. Toni is a serial entrepreneur with several successful exits. He was the CEO of True Portfolio company Automattic, where he helped WordPress become a top 10 global internet destination. Today, Toni focuses on climate tech investments. https://trueventures.com/team/toni-schneider Host: Sophie Lamparter, Founder and Managing Partner at DART Ventures, a Zurich and San Francisco-based venture fund and accelerator empowering Swiss and European Health and Climate Founders to thrive in the US Market. https://www.dartlabs.io Startups: Gaeastar, the zero-waste disposable clay cup https://gaeastar.com PeriVision. combining AI, VR, and cloud computing to build the next-generation eye testing & care platform https://www.perivision.com "Thank you Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, swissnex San Francisco, and Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco for providing a forum for ideas and an open discussion."