FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk

What counts? 👉 Measure 1 KPI - or "tell". It was very interesting to hear David Eberle share his main take-aways from Typewise (YC S22) being part of the Y Combinator program. We could not agree more on focusing on one specific tell, right Christian Nauer, CFA? Thank you David Eberle for openly sharing your experiences with a very engaging and interested crowd of young entrepreneurs. And thank you Innosuisse and Swiss Economic Forum for your continued support of entrepreneurs and the entire ecosystem. #scaleups #startups #SEFGrowth

It’s a wrap! 🎬💥 Applause! 👏 But we don’t care about the fame. Sure, we love hearing your amazing feedback. But what truly drives us? Being thought-provoking and inspiring! ❤️🔥 We’re here to add real value to your journey and these are our promises to all event participants: 💡 We offer carefully curated content for your growth 🏆 We bring in expert voices like Jonas Hiller, Dan Tangnes, Nicole Herzog, Thomas Inhelder, Karin Weigelt, and Fabian Bamert — leaders who are ready to share their learnings. 🤝 We give you opportunities to connect with your peers, from entrepreneurs to business angels, board members, and coaches. See for yourself and check out our sneak-peak video of our SEF.Growth x FS Partners partner event at OYM AG in Cham that focused on mastering decision-making in high-pressure environments. Inspired by the worlds of both sports and business, speakers like Dan Tangnes, Jonas Hiller and Christian Nauer, CFA shared valuable insights on how preparation, intuition, and teamwork can drive confident decision-making, whether you're on the field or scaling a startup. Missed the event? Don’t worry! 👇 Follow the link in the comment below and you will be rewarded with exclusive insights into the event. Don't want to miss any more events? Follow us to stay up to date. A huge thank you to Luiza Dobre, Beat Walther, Regula Bleuler, Christoph Bernhard, Alyssia Kugler, Mathias Wegmüller, Sybille Zimmermann and so many others for your kind words after the event. 🤩 And of course many thanks to Swiss Economic Forum, our fellow SEF.Growth partners and all the wonderful people who have joined us, including the following: Simon Krähenbühl, Franz Bittmann, Corsin Camenisch, Michael Hartweg, Patrick Flury, Philipp Dick, David Meier, Tim Oliver Pietsch, Patrick Barnert, and Daniel Kallay. #ThoughtLeadership #Startup #Networking #MeasureWhatMatters

«Seeing mobileup.ch gradually adapt to the new model and recognize the advantages was incredibly rewarding.» At FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk, we strive to provide hands-on, strategic support to startups and scaleups. When mobileup.ch partnered with us, they sought to revise and optimize their financial model for a more comprehensive approach to their business operations. That’s where Tom Schlups work began… 🎯 Tom, what was your main objective during the collaboration? «We aimed to refine their financial model to bridge the gap between operational and financial understanding, giving the team insight into how their activities impact the business from a financial perspective.» 📈 What were some of the challenges, and how did you tackle them? «As with many such projects, the initial challenge was managing limited financial information and the busy schedules of the management team. By asking targeted questions, we efficiently gathered the necessary data and created an initial draft model. This draft allowed us to clarify further details and refine the model to align it with expected developments quickly.» 🌟 What impact did the collaboration have on mobileup? «Our contributions enabled the mobileup team to make more informed, data-driven decisions on a daily basis. By integrating profit orientation and cash flow planning on both a monthly and annual level, we helped them gain a more comprehensive and strategic financial view of their operations.» 🙏 Reflecting on the experience, what stood out for you? «Seeing the mobileup team gradually adapt to the new model and recognize the advantages was incredibly rewarding. It’s fulfilling to watch a team leverage our expertise to improve their financial clarity and planning capabilities.» We’re proud to have contributed to mobileup’s financial planning journey, and we look forward to seeing their continued growth and success! 🚀 #startup #scaleup #financialadvice #growthmindset

«This experience has shaped how we approach our financial strategies moving forward.» When Elias Böni, Co-Founder and CEO of Mobileup, reached out to FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk, they were in the midst of preparing for the SEF Growth Assessment. They needed a partner who could help them create a robust financial plan and provide guidance on navigating complex challenges. And that’s where our story with mobileup.ch begins… 🛠️ Can you briefly outline the starting point of the mandate? «We were searching for a partner who could help us develop a solid financial plan. FS Partners was recommended to us because of their expertise in financial coaching and deep understanding of startups. Our goal was to improve our cash flow forecasting and profitability metrics.» 🌟 What stood out during the collaboration? «The experience was highly positive. The smooth collaboration and the dedicated effort of Tom Schlup stood out, particularly his ability to create a straightforward and understandable financial model. He helped us refine our KPIs, improve cash flow forecasting, and track our performance on a deeper level than before.» 📈 How did FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk contribute to achieving your objectives? «They guided us in setting more accurate KPIs and offered in-depth financial planning, enabling us to track performance more effectively on a monthly basis. We now have more accuracy in cash-flow planning and detailed profitability metrics, which were significantly enhanced through this collaboration.» 📣 Anything else you'd like to share? «The personalized approach of FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk really set them apart. Tom’s flexibility and ability to quickly develop an accurate financial plan with minimal effort from our side were key benefits The guidance was invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.» Thank you, Elias, for sharing your journey with us. We’re excited to see Mobileup’s growth and success! 🚀 #startup #scaleup #financialplanning #growthstrategy

📣 Digital Assets & Finance Strategy Expert Joins Core Team at FS Partners Scaleup Desk! We are thrilled to announce the newest win to our core team at FS Partners – The Scaleup Desk: Welcome Philipp Richner! 🎉 As an experienced CFO specializing in startups, Philipp has a track record of transforming financial plans into actionable results. Since founding his own company in 2021, he has delivered CFO-as-a-Service to clients like Alephium. Before becoming part of the FS Partners - Scaleup Desk core team, Philipp has already supported more than 10 clients from various industries as an expert from our FS Partners pool of hand-picked and highly competent individuals. Philipp is a seasoned professional with profound expertise in Digital Assets Strategy and Financial Planning. With a deep understanding of the tokenization of assets, wallet services, and blockchain projects, Philipp brings a wealth of knowledge in navigating the complex world of crypto exchanges and digital assets. 👾📊 Beyond digital strategy, Philipp is also an expert in crafting sophisticated business models, developing cost center structures, and implementing advanced reporting and KPI frameworks, including management dashboards. This is coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach tailored to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. When he's not steering startups to success, you might find Philipp on the volleyball court, freeride biking in the summer, or hitting the slopes in winter. Outside of sports, he enjoys quality time with his family and friends. 🏐🚴♂️⛷️ Join us in welcoming Philipp to our team, where his skills will further elevate our clients’ growth journeys! Need a Digital Asset and Financial Planning Hero? From December 2024, Philipp will be available to help scale your business to new heights! #ScaleupSuccess #DigitalAssets #StartupFinance  

We are looking forward to addressing the challenges of cash management as part of Innovaud's Lunch & Learn series. See you in Lausanne on October 1st.

What's your tell... Christian Nauer, CFA asked kicking off yesterday's event. Counting it by the number of faces smiling or lightened up with amazement, the event was a big success. Thank you Swiss Economic Forum for co-hosting and the team onsite for working tirelessly behind the scenes. You rocked! Lukas Froesch, Jana Stucki, Christoph Bernhard, Sophia Hänssler, Una Keller, and Danielle Gribi. Thank you OYM AG for having us and for taking great care of us: the food was amazing. Last but not least, a big thank you to our speakers who, according to the audience, were very truly inspiring. Jonas Hiller Dan Tangnes Nicole Herzog Karin Weigelt Thomas Inhelder Fabian Bamert Christian Nauer, CFA For those of you, who missed it: our friends at Fruitjuicer were able to produce a ton of material. Please give us some time to curate it properly, but we will be able to share many impressions and a lot of the content with you. Follow us on LinkedIn and you won't miss it.

What are you working on and how do you know if it's working? Our very own Christian Nauer, CFA was invited by Launch Control - Swiss Startup Incubator & Accelerator to host a workshop on smart decision making and execution competence. As you can tell from the pictures, Christian believes in engaging closely with the audience. What are your tells? Thank you Home of Innovation for hosting us. BTW, if you want to know more about decision making, particularly in an organization, be sure to attend our next event OYM AG! Only very few spots left!

💪 Congrats to QUMEA for winning the award. It is awesome to see how the company went from its initial assessment only 2 years ago to winning the award! Great testament to the value of the Swiss Economic Forum Growth Program. We are proud to support such a great ecosystem. #SEF2024 #scaleup #entrepreneurship

Have confidence in your decisions by training your recognition skills! Christian Nauer, CFA, who heads our Scaleup Desk, knows a thing or two about decisions from his 13-year career as a handball referee with handball.ch (SHV). He shared his decision-making secrets in a recent interview with the Swiss Startup Association, reflecting not only on his time as a referee but also on his experience as an entrepreneur and having supported startups such as Librio, Alithea Genomics, CodeCheck and many others. Please find the link to the blog in the comments below. And if you'd like to meet Christian personally and sharpen your own decision-making skills, mark September 19th (17:00-21:00) in your calendar and join us for an exclusive event, part of the Swiss Economic Forum Growth Programme. And check this channel regularly for updates on the agenda and other exciting details of the event.