we connect
you to the future
Tech Hotspot San Francisco
Scout
We conduct local market research on the latest trends and technologies by attending industry events and conferences, networking with startups and experts, and leveraging our established partner network. This approach allows us to identify promising innovations that align with Swiss market needs.
PoC with Longan Vision
Evaluate
Our experts evaluate potential solutions by assessing their viability, scalability, and alignment with Swiss market demands. This includes idea management, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and pilots to demonstrate the feasibility and potential impact of new technologies.
Swisscom Outpost Office in Palo Alto
Connect
We bridge the gap between the Silicon Valley and Switzerland/Italy. By fostering strategic partnerships, facilitating collaborations, and hosting exclusive events at our Palo Alto office with over 250 visitors each year, we ensure that innovative solutions are matched to the right stakeholders in Switzerland/Italy.
Swisscom Deep Tech StartUp Challenge
Inspire
Innovation thrives on inspiration and creativity. We host workshops and showcases to inspire Swiss businesses and entrepreneurs with insights and trends from the Silicon Valley. By promoting a dynamic mindset of risk-taking, resilience, and relentlessness, we foster a culture of continuous innovation and improvement.
We identify and explore emerging trends and breakthrough technologies within our core innovation fields, ensuring forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
Silicon Valley - A place where global minds converge to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and secure funding.
At the Swisscom Outpost, we bridge the gap between innovators and Silicon Valley’s thriving ecosystem. We collaborate with venture capitalists to evaluate emerging ventures, connect startups with industry leaders through accelerators, and tap into top universities for world-class talent and ideas. Through strategic partnerships with corporations and research labs, we drive collaboration and fuel innovation at Swisscom.
Swisscom established the Swisscom Outpost in Silicon Valley in 1998 as a strategic innovation hub for Swisscom. Its primary focus is to contribute to Swisscom's vision of being an "Innovator of Trust" through innovation transfer, not only to Switzerland, but also Italy (FastWeb).
11’036
Sales in mio. CHF
*Swisscom 2024
19’887
Employees
*Swisscom 2024
Swisscom
FastWeb
Swisscom Outpost
Connect with our innovation experts to explore solutions and drive global collaboration.
Palo Alto
Dusan Vuksanovic
CEO, Head of Outpost & VP Cyber Security
Palo Alto
Vladimir Michalec
VP, Technology & Innovation
Palo Alto
Stefan Petzov
VP, Cloud Lab Engineering
Palo Alto
William Szolnoki
Finance, Administration & Compliance
Palo Alto
Dusan Vuksanovic
CEO, Head of Outpost & VP Cyber Security
Palo Alto
Vladimir Michalec
VP Technology & Innovation
Palo Alto
Stefan Petzov
VP, Cloud Lab Engineering
Palo Alto
William Szolnoki
Finance, Administration & Compliance
Palo Alto
Jeffrey Gantner
Innovation Manager
Palo Alto
Beni Eugster
Cloud Engineer
Palo Alto
Zohaib Khan
Cloud Engineer
Palo Alto
Petra Kempf
Office Manager
Palo Alto
Jeffrey Gantner
Innovation Manager
Palo Alto
Beni Eugster
Cloud Engineer
Palo Alto
Zohaib Khan
Cloud Engineer
Palo Alto
Petra Kempf
Office Manager
Our office is strategically located in the heart of Palo Alto, close to Stanford University and surrounded by emerging startups and venture capitalists. This location allows us to foster a dynamic environment for creativity, collaboration, and connection.
