“After my PhD in theoretical physics I was drawn to Zurich. But I quickly became bored with my work as a risk manager at a Swiss bank. I then came up with the idea of founding my own company more by chance.”
"The key thing is to work out what kind of role you want to play in the company. You can’t do everything all at once, but it’s good to try everything out."
«You’re never alone as a business founder – it helps to find an environment with likeminded entrepreneurs who are in a similar situation to you. It’s equally important to draw on the experience of others.»
How do you help a woman who wants to start her own business? Paola Ghillani gives her advice. Her many years in business have paved the way for her to share her experience and insights about her role as a coach for start-ups at Innosuisse.
“After my PhD in theoretical physics I was drawn to Zurich. But I quickly became bored with my work as a risk manager at a Swiss bank. I then came up with the idea of founding my own company more by chance.”
"The key thing is to work out what kind of role you want to play in the company. You can’t do everything all at once, but it’s good to try everything out."
«You’re never alone as a business founder – it helps to find an environment with likeminded entrepreneurs who are in a similar situation to you. It’s equally important to draw on the experience of others.»
