# #021 - How you can benefit from a multi-corporate accelerator, with Patricia Schlenter, David Emmerth of Kickstart Accelerator, Switzerland

- Show: [The Hardware Entrepreneur](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur)
- Published: 2017-04-12
- Length: 20m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent
- Listen: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thehardwareentrepreneur/021.mp3

## Summary

Patricia Schlenter, Program Lead, and David Emmerth, Vertical Lead, of Kickstart Accelerator in Switzerland explain their multi-corporate accelerator model. They discuss their 11-week program which connects startups with over 15 large corporate partners for proof-of-concept (POC) opportunities without taking equity. The conversation covers their selection process, the business model funded by corporate partners rather than equity, and the cultural context of Switzerland's drive to boost startup innovation.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=1) Introduction and Kickstart Accelerator Overview
- [3:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=213) Roles and Definition of Disruption
- [7:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=428) Selection Process and Startup Example
- [10:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=602) Unique Features and Business Model
- [12:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=740) Switzerland's Innovation Context and Personal Insights
- [15:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-hardware-entrepreneur/2017-04-12-021-how-you-can-benefit-from-a-multi-corporate-accelerator-with-patricia-schlent#t=907) Personal Questions and Contact Information

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Kickstart Accelerator (company)
- Digital Switzerland (company)
- Brinc (company)
- Daloo (company)
- The 4-Hour Workweek (other)
- The Lean Startup (other)

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