17:55 - 18:15
20 minutes

Vision & Perspectives from Corporate VCs

This panel will explore how leading corporations invest in startups, the key drivers behind their funding decisions, and how startups can align with corporate priorities to secure strategic investment.

Speakers

 Jean-Christophe Makuch
Jean-Christophe Makuch

Head of Digital Technologies • SICPA

 Remi Prunier
Remi Prunier

Senior Principal • Orange Ventures

 Damien Rousseau
Damien Rousseau

Head of Group Strategy, Managing Director Switzerland & Austria • SGS

 Jonathan Sadoun
Jonathan Sadoun

Investment Manager • Swiss Post Ventures

Jonathan brings years of experience across various sectors, starting his career at a VC fund in Lausanne. Over the years, he gained valuable insights into investment strategies and analysis. Transitioning to a strategic consulting firm focused on innovation, Jonathan provided tailored guidance to clients on market dynamics and growth strategies. He then moved to project management within an IT development firm, successfully leading complex initiatives. Currently serving as an investment manager, Jonathan draws on his diverse background to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities, along with the rest of the team at Swiss Post Ventures.