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Events27 October 2026

Alter Start Apéro at La Pépite, with Simone from Back to Roots

At La Pépite in Lausanne, entrepreneurs, mentors and partners came together to hear from Simone, founder of Back to Roots.

Flyer for the Alter Start Apéro on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at La Pépite, Place de la Gare 10, Lausanne, with guest speaker Simone, founder of Back to Roots

On Tuesday 27 October, we continued our new Entrepreneurs' Apéro format at La Pépite, in Lausanne. A format that puts entrepreneurs and their journeys in the spotlight: a chance to hear inspiring stories, share advice and talk about the realities of entrepreneurship.

Simone's story, founder of Back to Roots

For this edition, we were delighted to welcome Simone, founder of Back to Roots, who shared her entrepreneurial journey, her experience and the lessons she has learned.

On the programme

  • Simone's talk on her journey and how she built Back to Roots
  • 2-minute pitches from entrepreneurs who wanted to present their business
  • Discussions and networking between entrepreneurs, mentors and partners
  • A friendly apéro to keep the conversations going

Thank you to Simone for her talk, and to everyone who came along to listen, share and support the entrepreneurs!

See you at the next Alter Start Apéro on 24 November.

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