ALAN'S FRIENDS AND FOUNDERS FORUM 2023

A3F 2023 Speakers

“Hausi” Hans Leutenegger is a Swiss entrepreneur and former bobsledder. He achieved success in both fields, becoming a olympic gold winner with his team in 1972 in Sapporo. In his entrepreneurial career, he founded several companies and became a successful real estate developer.

Xenia Tschoumi is a Swiss-Italian entrepreneur, public speaker, author and former model. In addition to her media work, she is a successful businesswoman.
She’s a freelance magazine contributor and stands for female empowerment. Xenia is the writer of “Empower Yourself” a self-help book about independent thinking.
She has recently given three motivational TEDx talks and spoke at the United Nations.

Peter Schüpbach is a Swiss entrepreneur who has made a name for himself in the technology industry. The investor is also a mentor and advisor to other entrepreneurs, sharing his expertise and insights to help them grow their businesses. With his visionary thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, Peter Schüpbach is a leading figure in the Swiss startup scene, inspiring others to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of technology.

Adrian Locher is the co-founder and CEO of Berlin-based Merantix, the world’s first venture studio for AI and initiator of the AI Campus.
He has been a serial entrepreneur and investor for the past 20 years, founding more than 10 companies both in Europe and the US, in digital healthcare, e-commerce and AI. Adrian holds a degree in business and economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
He sold his previous company, a leading Swiss e-commerce firm, at EUR 100M revenue. Adrian has received various awards and is a close advisor to one of Europe’s largest initiatives for young entrepreneurs.