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.
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.
Two Swiss expatriates, Patrice Crisinel and Olivier Thevoz, paint a portrait of Texas and explain why it is so attractive. They also make the bitter observation that Switzerland needs to wake up if it wants to stay in the global race.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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