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February

Urs Hölzle: «Computer science is actually not a narrow career choice, as it leaves plenty of options open to you.»

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Urs Hölzle

As a top manager at Google, Urs Hölzle not only shapes the global technology landscape but also affects the lives of millions of people through his work. In his view, a competent manager has three distinguishing qualities: a good understanding of technology based on solid training, the ability to communicate and a somewhat relaxed attitude to career planning.

29.02.2016 by 360° Magazin, Open Systems AG

Walter Fischli: “It could have gone horribly wrong.”

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Walter Fischli

Walter Fischli was a cofounder of the biopharmaceutical company Actelion, founded 18 years ago. His motivation was not commercial success, but rather the search for applications for very promising molecules.

02.02.2016 by Samuel Schläfli

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