Startup Nights 2023

2–3 Nov 2023 | Winterthur, Switzerland

Friday, 3 November 2023 | 21:00 - 21:45

Start Small, Dream Big: Scaling Your Startup’s Dev Team | Online Group

Format:In-personLocation:Workshop Room "Dragon" (Hall 1)Track:Panel Discussion
121 participants

Event Description:
In this panel session, we will explore the topic of building and scaling a successful development team using the team extension model, with a particular focus on Poland. Learn from Swiss startup leaders about the process of setting up a team in Poland, the challenges faced, and valuable lessons learned. Gain a deeper understanding of the team extension model and its advantages

Section 1: "Why Did We Build Our Development Teams in Poland?"
Balz Zürrer from Online Group, as a moderator, will be joined by Christian Meier from Yapeal AG and Michael Hauser from notime (Schweiz) AG to share their personal journey and the reasons behind their decision to establish a development team in Poland. Katharina Lasota Heller from Lexcellence will discuss legal aspects related to the team extension model, while Rafal Zimoch from Online Group will provide insights into the benefits of recruiting and working with Polish software engineers.

Section 2: "Why Poland?"
Discover why Poland is an ideal location for your development team and how you can successfully collaborate with Polish developers. Learn from the experiences of Swiss startups notime and Yapeal in building a development team in Poland.

Section 3: "Practical Tips and Questions"
Receive practical advice and strategies for effective collaboration with a development team in Poland. Explore communication tools, agile recruitment methodologies, and how to navigate cultural differences for seamless teamwork.

5 speakers