Hiring Global Talent & Navigating Work Permits: For Swiss Startups🇨đź‡
​Are you struggling to hire non-EU talent?
​🌍 Build Global Teams in Switzerland with Confidence
​Switzerland offers a world-class environment for innovation – but attracting and onboarding international talent can be complex. For startups building high-performing teams, navigating the Swiss immigration and work permit system is a critical step in scaling successfully.
​Join us for an expert session designed to provide you a real example and simplify this process.
​Hosted by A-Link, in collaboration with Bluelion, this event offers real-world insights and practical advice for startups and businesses growing in Switzerland. Learn from real founder experience, gain legal and HR insights, while staying compliant and competitive.
​📌 What You’ll Get
​A founder’s perspective
​How Swiss work permits work for startups
​A clear framework to reduce hiring delays and legal friction
​Q&A with an immigration expert
​Rooftop networking with founders, HR leads and investors
​👤 Who Should Attend
Startups & scale-ups | Founders | People & Talent Leads | VCs & Accelerators | Ecosystem Partners
​📅 Program Overview
​17:00–17:30 | Arrival & Registration
17:30–17:35 | Welcome
17:35–17:50 | Founder Spotlight: Building in Switzerland as a Non-EU Entrepreneur
17:50–18:10 | Swiss Work Permits for Startups: A Practical Guide by A-Link
18:10–18:30 | Open Q&A
18:30–20:30 | Rooftop Apéro & Networking
​🎙 About the Speaker
Alfiya Shamisheva, CEO & Founder, A-Link
Alfiya turned personal Swiss immigration challenges into a mission to support global talent and the companies that hire them. Today, A-Link is the strategic Swiss immigration partner for startups, enterprises and global talent. Combining legal, investment and tech expertise, A-Link helps to secure work permits and unlock new opportunities in Switzerland. Book your intro call here.
​🤝 Meet Our Co-Organizer
Bluelion is a Zurich-based startup incubator and innovation platform that supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs through structured programs, expert coaching and a collaborative community.