Elena Weber is the Bridge & Accelerator Manager at SINGA Switzerland and a Business Partner at Renova. With a background bridging business law, entrepreneurship, and startup scouting, Elena helps non-EU entrepreneurs navigate the Swiss business landscape and build scalable ventures from the ground up. In this episode of Red Couch Talks, Elena sits down with Angie Weinberger to discuss the realities of migrant entrepreneurship in Switzerland. She shares practical legal workarounds for non-EU founders (such as joint ventures and associations), the power of corporate mentorship programs with partners like Deloitte, and how her personal passion for extreme water sports—like cliff diving and freediving—helps her master fear and risk management in executive decision-making. Key Talk Takeaways: 🎥 Watch the full unedited […]

Living as an expat in Zurich can be both exciting and expensive. When I moved from a fixed income to a fluctuating income I learned a lot of tips and tricks to be able to survive in Zurich as a lifestyle expat. I realized that many of you might struggle with your income and that you would love to have these ideas. They can also help you to be more environmentally friendly. Here are my 12 Tested Tips for Saving Money in Zurich as a Lifestyle Expat 1. Learn to Budget Create a detailed budget to understand your income, fixed expenses, and discretionary spending. This will help you identify areas where you can reduce expenses and save money. 2. Public […]