***UPDATE***
***END UPDATE***
The Entrepreneurial Renaissance
Building Anti-Fragile, Triple-Bottom-Line Ventures at the Speed of the Poly Crisis
In an era defined by the poly crisis—where geopolitical instability, climate urgency, technological disruption, and economic volatility intersect—traditional models of resilience are no longer sufficient. The challenge is no longer to simply withstand shocks, but to build systems and ventures that grow stronger through them.
This High Tea explores the emergence of a new entrepreneurial paradigm: one that is anti-fragile by design, triple-bottom-line in impact (people, planet, profit), and powered by the deliberate alignment of human, artificial, and natural intelligence.
At a time when intelligence itself has become a decisive force—capable of amplifying both risk and opportunity—how do we ensure it is orchestrated responsibly? How do we move from fragmented innovation to coherent, purpose-driven venture building at scale? And how can leaders navigate complexity with clarity, speed, and integrity?
To examine these questions, we are honoured to welcome:
Nicholas Niggli
Founder, Oⁿ Venture Studio | Former Swiss Diplomat | Co-Chair, Green Digital Finance Alliance
Nicholas Niggli brings a rare combination of high-level diplomacy, systems thinking, and venture building. Over two decades, he has operated at the forefront of global negotiations, engaging with ministers, institutions, and international bodies across more than 100 countries.
Today, as Founder of Oⁿ, he focuses on orchestrating the next industrial era—uniting human, artificial, and nature intelligence to build net-positive, world-class ventures. His work bridges frontier innovation, capital alignment, and AI-enabled execution to turn global complexity into regenerative opportunity.
Nicholas C. Niggli | LinkedIn
The discussion will be followed by an interactive exchange with participants during an informal High Tea—designed to foster thoughtful, high-level dialogue among peers.
This invitation is also extended to members of partner institutions across Geneva, including LSE, IMD, INSEAD, HEC Montréal / ASAGE, the Graduate Institute, Brown University, and the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
Programme
15:00 — Arrival & welcome
15:20 — Opening remarks & speaker introduction
15:30 — Keynote: The Entrepreneurial Renaissance, followed by Q&A
16:00 — Signature High Tea
17:50 — Closing remarks
18:00 — Carriages
Date & Venue
Sunday, 26 April 2026
15:00–18:00
Salon Parquet, Hôtel d’Angleterre, Geneva
Practical Information
-
Limited to ~30 participants (first-come, first-served)
-
Registration deadline: Monday, 20 April 2026
-
Tickets: CHF 60 per person
-
Dress code: Smart-casual chic
-
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable
For further information:Ludovic Claude — ludo.claude@gmail.com
