The first market validation hackathon in Switzerland
Founder's Retreat
Hands-on approach to finding real problems to solve.
Talk to users and iterate on a problem while having fun in a chalet in the Alps!
Your intro to startups.
Ever wondered what building a business from scratch is actually like?
Jump into the shoes of an founder for a weekend.
No bullshit, no useless presentations. Just trying to solving real problems.
In the Swiss Alps. At no cost.
You saw right. This hackathon is free of charge, because we believe in giving opportunities to everyone.
The serenity of the Swiss Alps also give this retreat a unique atmosphere you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Join us for the 2025 edition!
What you can expect
The very first unique
Market-Validation hackathon
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Introductory Workshops
Discover the mindset that make great companies, with our expert-led workshops. Explore success factors of great founders, gain insights into venture capital, and master rapid solution iteration.
You do not need prior experience.
Market Validation Challenge
We're tired of "entrepreneurship" being reduced down to pitch contests. During an intense 24h hackathon, you will gather data by calling customers directly, and iterate on a problem to extract real insights.
You will get in the shoes of real founders for 24h.
Extraordinary People
In the real world, you will have the help of your friends and connections in your projects. This is why this hackathon is collaborative. We've seen it: this yields a tight-knitted group and an amazing vibe you'll remember your whole life.
Our Admission Process
A simple, yet effective three step process
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01. Register
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02. Get to know coffee
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03. Committee Decision
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Testimonials
Hear what our previous participants say
Magnus Müller
Crazy how much one can do in one day. We spoke to more than 20 people on 3 different continents, from professional athletes to national team coaches.
It motivated me to push my bar and of course, I met many amazing people.
Lina Bousbina
Connecting with such inspiring individuals and experiencing an unforgettable weekend left me with fresh ideas, a new perception, and a heightened drive to excel in entrepreneurship. I am still in touch with people from the Founder’s retreat and I think that it is amazing to have such opportunity!
Christopher Perritaz
There is something truly unique when you gather with strongly motivated people. Retreated in the mountains, you get to experience what it really means to exchange and connect. It has unlocked something deeply inside of me. I was hesitant, scared, stressed. Getting acknowledged by your peers and putting your skills to contribution in a collaborative environment has opened me to a future full of confidence, filled with passion, marked by powerful ambitions
Anastasia Pushkarev
My experience at the Founder's Retreat was truly unique. I discovered a community of individuals as passionate about entrepreneurship as I am, which provided an amazing opportunity to collaborate with like-minded and motivated people. Together, we developed an idea from scratch, validating it through the guidance of various field experts, and received valuable feedback that opened doors for further development of our project.
Daniel Finell
It was great to have this hands on experience with useful feedbacks. From my side, the most enriching part was the lasting friendships created there! The weekend was insightful and pleasant, thanks Entrepreneur Club!
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