I Changed Career Direction After 20 Years in Tech. But I Didn’t Start Over.

I Changed Career Direction After 20 Years in Tech. But I Didn’t Start Over.

This morning, I sat with a small group of around ten people in Basel and talked about something that has become deeply personal to me over the last few years: Changing career direction after more than 20 years in technology. The session was hosted by Hello 50:50 World Basel, and instead of doing a presentation, [...]

The Invisible Work of Building a Life Abroad

The Invisible Work of Building a Life Abroad

You packed the boxes, signed the papers, and checked every practical detail. But even with everything in place, a few months (or years) in, something starts to feel off. Not dramatically wrong, just harder than you expected. You are exhausted in ways that don't match your calendar and irritable with no obvious reason. Skills that [...]

How to build a community in Switzerland?

How to build a community in Switzerland?

Contrary to popular belief, building (or belonging to) a supportive community is neither easy nor self-sustaining. It takes time, a clear vision, patience, persistence, consistency, and a strong belief that the goal is absolutely vital for its members. It's an emotional ride, and there's a constant insecurity that you might mess things up or someone [...]

Entrepreneur of the Month: Meet Carolina Almeida | Navigating the trail from Corporate Life to Hikes of Life

Entrepreneur of the Month: Meet Carolina Almeida | Navigating the trail from Corporate Life to Hikes of Life

And just like that, we welcome October - the final summer sunsets and the first crisp autumn notes are in the air. As fall marks the transition weโ€™re thrilled to return with our most cherished series on the platformโ€”a place where we highlight the stories and achievements of women entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders. These stories [...]