It's not at school that you learn that entrepreneurship is a possible career choice. It's life that pushes you towards it. But shouldn't the entrepreneurial model - which more often than not fails, but which, when successful, supports many families and generates significant tax revenues for the community - be a path we shouldn't discover by chance?
Because schools fail to promote an entrepreneurial spirit, we've set out to capture and spread the entrepreneurial spirit.In this section, you'll find a number of texts on what entrepreneurs are and what they need. Several interviews are also available on the Regard Libre.
Supported by the Bonny Foundation for Freedom and the PEMOL-Baumann Foundation, this multi-year project is available in German from our colleagues at Schweizer Monat and in French in Le Regard Libre.
Entrepreneurs are freer people
Entrepreneurs see the world differently. A declaration of love to a minority that deserves protection, as seen through the eyes of a media professional.
Federalism and capitalism: the story of a misunderstanding
Liberals have long been reticent about the federalist idea. But the development of their conservative wing prompted them to reconsider their position. Today, federalism is seen by liberals as a pillar of the Swiss entrepreneurial spirit.
«Anyone who wants to innovate is more likely to fail».»
Without crises, there would be no real progress, says Daniel Bloch, owner of chocolatier Camille Bloch. For him, success is partly a matter of luck.
«Switzerland must not become the world's library».»
Aurélien Demaurex embodies a singular path between ecology, entrepreneurship and politics. The co-founder of Ecorobotix shares his vision of an audacious country, and offers advice to those who want to put technological innovation at the service of the common good.
Productive self-doubt
The myth of the fearless, unshakeable entrepreneur crumbles on closer inspection. What counts is not the volume of the voice or the pose, but restraint, humility and the ability to correct mistakes.
Dream job: «employee»
Everyone knows Elon Musk, but hardly anyone wants to be an entrepreneur. Yet entrepreneurship still holds a fascination, as our micro-trottles with young people in Lausanne and Zurich show.
«Anyone can become an entrepreneur»
Tuesday's event, organized by Schweizer Monat and Le Regard Libre, was dedicated to entrepreneurship. The aim: to arouse the interest of the younger generation in entrepreneurship.
Fostering entrepreneurial spirit
The risk-taking that characterizes entrepreneurship enables human beings to exercise their freedom and responsibility to the full. This form of personal fulfillment, which is conducive to social fulfillment, has a special value.
Timon Zimmermann: «I want to live intentionally».»
At 32, the native of La Béroche (NE) embodies a new generation of entrepreneurs at ease with new technologies. The co-founder of one of Europe's fastest-growing startups talks about his career and shares his tips for success.
«Juggling tradition and innovation is a constant challenge».»
Founded in Geneva in 1915, Caran d'Ache - Russian for «pencil» - is part of the country's cultural heritage. Carole Hubscher, Chairman of the Board of Directors and the face of the fourth generation at the helm of the company, shares some of her manufacturing secrets with us.
Alan Frei: «The entrepreneurial spirit is not innate».»
Alan Frei failed with 51 start-ups, he succeeded on the 52nd attempt - with sex toys. According to him, a good idea is only a small part of success.
«If you have a cool team, you know very well why you do what you do.»
As an entrepreneur, you've got to be constantly striving to get better at what you do. At least, that's the credo of Léa Miggiano, co-founder of Carvolution. In return, you're rewarded with freedom. The pleasure lies in making progress and observing the company's development.
Entrepreneurial desertion of parliamentary chambers
Major entrepreneurs played a direct role in building the federal state born in 1848. These economic figures subsequently became rarer, often giving way to the leaders of employers' associations. An evolution that has left its mark.
Venture capital: it's not the money that's lacking, it's the will
Switzerland is rich. And yet, start-ups find it hard to raise capital. To change this, a change of mentality is needed. It also requires perseverance - and an intelligently supportive government.
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