Manuel Grenacher - About the Early Stages of AI, Finding Co-Founders and the Road to an IPO | Podcast - A3F 2026

This episode is a special fireside chat recorded live at
A3F 2026 in Zurich with entrepreneur and
investor Manuel Grenacher.





Manuel is best known for building and scaling successful
technology companies from Switzerland, including an early exit
with Coresystems. In this conversation, we explore what it takes
to build ambitious companies, why Switzerland needs more founders
who think big, and how entrepreneurs can prepare for the long
journey toward an IPO.





We also discuss the early days of AI, lessons from multiple
startup journeys, the importance of finding the right
co-founders, and why timing often matters as much as execution.





Topics include:


The early evolution of AI and what has changed

How to find great co-founders

Building and scaling companies from Switzerland

How he’s building unique.ai

Timing vs. decision-making in startup success

Preparing a company for a potential IPO

Opportunities and risks of AI

What ambitious founders should focus on today






A conversation about thinking bigger, building longer, and
creating companies that can compete on a global stage.