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Inspiring journeys and recent news.
Alter Start is a social incubator offering one-to-one, personalised support to turn talent into income and help people return to work for good.
Aheza: six months already for our incubator in Rwanda
Six months after its launch with African Leaders Hub, the Aheza programme is achieving its first concrete results.Read the article →
A very productive summer for Alter Start entrepreneurs
An internship at the Beau-Rivage Palace, a workshop on imposter syndrome, a test buffet, training at EVAM: great stories to share.Read the article →
Building bridges between talent and the business world
Looking back at the 2nd Job Fair for people with a migrant background, at the University of Lausanne.Read the article →
Marcela Carrasco Saucedo: “I no longer feel like I'm rowing alone”
Supported by the Talent Workshop, Marcela shares how hard it is to find a job in Switzerland, despite experience and qualifications.Read the article →
Skills-based volunteering with the CEOs of Marriott International hotels
At the 360 Serve conference, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, our entrepreneurs pitched to the CEOs of Marriott hotels in Switzerland.Read the article →
Team building on the stage of the Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne
Mentors and entrepreneurs came together for a public speaking workshop led by an actor from the theatre.Read the article →
The 3rd Alter Start Entrepreneurs' Apéro at Espace Dickens
Seven entrepreneurs pitched in Lausanne, followed by a talk from Christophe Guichard, President of Alter Start.Read the article →
Veni, Vidy, Vici
The 2nd Social Entrepreneurship Prize at the Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne: four finalists presented their projects to an audience of 150.Read the article →
Committed experts supporting our entrepreneurs
A training pathway on networking, the art of persuasion, personal branding and time management.Read the article →
The 4 finalists of the Alter Start Social Entrepreneurship Prize
Pitches, partner prizes and votes by the jury and the audience at the Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne.Read the article →
A corporate partnership that creates real opportunities
With Eldora SA, our culinary entrepreneurs serve their authentic cuisine in the group's restaurants.Read the article →
La Pépite buzzed with the 2nd Alter Start Apéro
50 people and 14 pitches: art, food, sustainability, business services and education.Read the article →
The Alter Start support model comes to Rwanda
In partnership with African Leaders Hub and several local NGOs, a programme built on skills-based volunteering.Read the article →
Alter Start Talents advised by professionals from J.P. Morgan
Three participants took part in an evening of one-to-one mentoring.Read the article →
A full house for Alter Start's 1st Entrepreneurs' Apéro
50 people, 15 pitches and a cocktail reception prepared by entrepreneurs from the programme.Read the article →
Aga, founder of Les Pieds Libres
A barefoot shoe shop opened in Lausanne after 9 months of support from Alter Start.Read the article →
An evening on social impact at the Geneva Marriott Hotel
With Trust To Achieve, companies and associations explored skills-based volunteering and work placements.Read the article →
Masterclass at the Geneva Marriott Hotel
A culinary masterclass with chef Salvatore De Luca: turning a traditional recipe into a Swiss fusion creation.Read the article →
Skills-based volunteering with finance professionals
Seven entrepreneurs presented their concepts to banking professionals.Read the article →
Ahmad, founder of AMPROD
A photographer and videographer who arrived in Switzerland in 2018, Ahmad became self-employed in 2021.Read the article →
Inna, founder of l'Atelier des Fleurs
Inna opened l'Atelier des Fleurs in Morges after her time with us: “my dream is coming true”.Read the article →
The Social Entrepreneurship Evening
At the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an evening to celebrate the entrepreneurs we support.Read the article →Never miss a story.
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