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Hardware Horizons: Success Stories & Masterminds

Learn from practical examples and actionable strategies from fellow Swiss startup pioneers and understand with practical examples why the Chinese culture causes specific challenges for startups.

“Success Stories & Masterminds” is the second event of the Hardware Horizons Startup Program, which is designed to empower your hardware innovation and global supply chain strategy. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful Swiss startup founders who have navigated the complexities of the hardware industry and supply chains in China. They will share their experience with IP protection and offer practical advice on managing common challenges.

What to expect: 

  • Hear firsthand accounts from Swiss entrepreneurs who have successfully launched and scaled their hardware startups.
  • Discover the challenges they faced and the solutions they employed to overcome them.
  • Learn how to effectively manage your supply chain, optimize production processes, and scale your hardware manufacturing in China. 
  • Understand the critical IP considerations for startups and learn how to protect your innovations in China. 

Speakers

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    Bio

    Nicolas Musy

    Founder of the Swiss Centers & Founding Partner of China Integrated

    Nicolas Musy holds a MSc. in Physics Engineering from the EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne). He has won his university’s first Special Alumni Award for demonstrating outstanding innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. He has been responsible to establish EPFL’s presence in China and his Alma Mater cooperation with Chinese top universities and the Chinese Academy of Science. 

    Exclusively involved in China trade, investment, research, strategy and project management, he has resided in the Shanghai area since 1988. He founded the Swiss Centers, co-founded the first Swiss industrial SME in China, Suzhou 2-ply Co. Ltd and is the Managing Director of LX Precision. As a Founding Partner of China Integrated (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Nicolas has successfully supported a number of multinationals and over 100 mid-sized companies for their legal set-up, market-entry, operations management, business acquisition, conflict resolution, and restructuring.

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    Bio

    Dr. Rolf Adelsberger

    CEO and co-founder of Sensoryx

    Dr. Rolf Adelsberger is the CEO and co-founder of Sensoryx, a Swiss startup specializing in VR and AR technology. He has a Master’s in Computer Sciences and a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zurich. Sensoryx, under his leadership, has developed advanced motion capture and haptic technologies, including the VRfree® glove system, which offers precise hand and finger tracking. Dr. Adelsberger’s work focuses on enhancing user interaction with digital content in the metaverse, earning multiple international patents and recognition in the tech industry.