Inventus Law and TiE Silicon Valley cordially invite you to an exclusive delegation visit featuring international startup founders from the University of Basel, Switzerland.
This immersion program offers the visiting Swiss founders and team members a dedicated opportunity to connect directly with Silicon Valley VCs, experienced TiE Charter Members, and industry mentors. Throughout the day, delegates will gain critical insights into U.S. market entry, navigate cross-border legal strategies, and learn how to pitch and fundraise effectively in Silicon Valley.
Event Details
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Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Agenda
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch (Sponsored by Inventus Law)
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Participants: University of Basel Delegation, Silicon Valley Mentors, VCs & Speakers
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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Legal Issues for Cross-Border Startups
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Speaker: Anil Advani (Founder & Managing Partner, Inventus Law)
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Entering the U.S. Market & Building the Silicon Valley Way
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Speakers: Dr. Anurag Mairal (Director, Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign) and Chris Danek (CEO, Bessel.co) alongside TiE Charter Members & Biotech VCs
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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Startup Pitch Session
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Format: Fast-paced pitches featuring 5 University of Basel startups (201 Therapeutics, Blue Wave Therapeutics, NanoZymeX, OncoGenomX, Specto Medical) followed by Q&A with Silicon Valley VC Partners
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | VC & Industry Feedback Session
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Speakers: Silicon Valley VC Partners & Panelists offering feedback on pitching and fundraising in Silicon Valley
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Focus: 1:1 connections with TiE Charter Members, Biotech Investors, and Mentors
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Please note that these sessions are approval-only events. TiE Silicon Valley reserves the right to decline or cancel registrations at its discretion to manage room capacity and ensure proper audience alignment.