Team SideLight
11 February 2025, Team SideLight enthusiastically embarked on its first day of outreach.We meticulously scheduled meetings with several bike retailers to discover the latest market innovations.At the same time, we connected with specialized rental companies to understand their needs and explore potential collaborations.These exchanges enabled us to identify professionals’ expectations and enrich our strategic vision.Buoyed […]
The sunrise at the Golden Gate
On February the 20th, a small subset of our team wake up early in order to witness the sunrise above the Golden Gate. I had brought with me my camera, which I intended to use to take pictures of the sunrise, however its battery sadly died just before the sun would start to show up. […]
A ride with Waymo
During our innovation trip to the United States , we had the chance to experience something you can only find here – a fully autonomous ride with Waymo. In San Francisco, it’s surprisingly easy to book a Waymo. You just download the app, set your destination, and wait for your car to arrive – with […]
A Day at Stanford !
On February 21st, our group of twelve students set out early from the hostel, energized for a full day exploring Stanford University. The morning began with a guided visit to the iconic Stanford Memorial Church—a stunning architectural gem at the heart of the campus. With its vibrant mosaics, peaceful atmosphere, and rich history, the church […]
Figma
On February 13th, 2025, our group had the chance to visit Figma’s headquarters in San Francisco. Some of us, especially those studying Media Engineering, were particularly excited, Figma is a tool we use almost daily. The visit began with a tour of their vibrant, colorful offices, led by a designer on the team. The space […]
Swissnex: Promoting Swiss Excellence
At Pier 17 of the Port of San Francisco, a small yet striking detail catches the eye: a flag of Switzerland atop a building. A prominent CFF clock dispels any doubts that we’ve stumbled upon a piece of Switzerland right here in San Francisco. Adjacent to the Consulate General of Switzerland lies Swissnex, an initiative […]
Farm to Table @ Swissnex
On the Thursday of our first week in San Francisco, our host, Swissnex, offered us the opportunity to participate in an evening conference and networking event. From major innovation players from Nestlé to inspiring speeches from small entrepreneurs, a wide range of speakers gave us a very interesting insight into innovation management in San Francisco, […]
Kiwi Campus
Who are they ? Kiwi Campus, commonly referred to as Kiwi, is a Colombian-owned startup company that originated in Colombia, and later moved to California to expand its business. Felipe Chavez, the CEO of the company, decided to substitute human couriers with robots to lower delivery costs and increase efficiency. KiwiBots were first launched in UC Berkeley in […]
Adobe
Everybody heard about Adobe, and at least about their software “Adobe Acrobate” which you maybe use every day and allows you to manipulate your electronic documents in pdf format. Well, during a sunny Tuesday in February we had the opportunity to explore Adobe’s headquarter which is located in San José, California. Firstly, we were welcomed […]