Hiring Global Talent & Navigating Work Permits: For Swiss Startups🇨đź‡
​Are you struggling to hire non-EU talent?
​🌍 Build Global Teams in Switzerland with Confidence
​Switzerland offers a world-class environment for innovation – but attracting and onboarding international talent can be complex. For startups building high-performing teams, navigating the Swiss immigration and work permit system is a critical step in scaling successfully.
​Join us for an expert session designed to provide you a real example and simplify this process.
​Hosted by A-Link, in collaboration with Bluelion, this event offers real-world insights and practical advice for startups and businesses growing in Switzerland. Learn from real founder experience, gain legal and HR insights, while staying compliant and competitive.
​📌 What You’ll Get
​A founder’s perspective
​How Swiss work permits work for startups
​A clear framework to reduce hiring delays and legal friction
​Q&A with an immigration expert
​Rooftop networking with founders, HR leads and investors
​👤 Who Should Attend
Startups & scale-ups | Founders | People & Talent Leads | VCs & Accelerators | Ecosystem Partners
​📅 Program Overview
​17:00–17:30 | Arrival & Registration
​17:30–17:35 | Welcome
​17:35–17:40 | Founder Spotlight: Building in Switzerland as a Non-EU Entrepreneur
​17:40–17:50 | Scaling a Global Team from Zurich: Case of UNISERS
​17:50–18:10 | Swiss Work Permits for Startups: A Practical Guide by A-Link
​18:10–18:30 | Open Q&A
​18:30–20:30 | Rooftop Apéro & Networking
​🎙 About the Speakers
​Linda Costabile, VP of Operational Excellence, People & Culture, UNISERS
At UNISERS, a Zurich scaleup revolutionizing semiconductor defect detection to enhance chip manufacturing, Linda helped to grow the team fivefold in the last two years. Discover her insights on why diverse teams drive high-tech success and learn practical tips for scaling a global team out of Zurich.
​Alfiya Shamisheva, CEO & Founder, A-Link
Alfiya turned personal Swiss immigration challenges into a mission to support global talent and the companies that hire them. Today, A-Link is the strategic Swiss immigration partner for startups like UNISERS, enterprises and global talent. Combining legal, investment and tech expertise, A-Link helps to secure work permits and unlock new opportunities in Switzerland. Book your intro call here.
​🤝 Meet Our Co-Organizer
Bluelion is a Zurich-based startup incubator and innovation platform that supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs through structured programs, expert coaching and a collaborative community.