#006 - Maria Ryder Start-Up Founder Exclusive Event Solutions GmbH Interview - Episode - 006
In this first podcast series, today you will learn more about Maria Ryder and her decision together with her husband to start a new business in Switzerland, to relocate and more. Having both been in the meetings, events and conference organising industry for over 15 years, it was a logical move to start again when they arrived in Switzerland.Maria in this episode explains what her past experience has taught her, how her obvious passion for events and making memories will help her and the team to be successful as they work through their first year of trading in Switzerland. Maria takes time out during the podcast to share insight and advice, she reiterates the importance of planning, flexibility and how sustainability makes an event even more experientialQuestions covered include: 01:04 - Maria talks about her passion for event organisation and management 02:13 - The secret for organising a successful and memorable event 04:07 - The importance of flexibility 05:29 - Managing multiple event demands and suppliers professionally 08:05 - Past experience and its importance today for launching in Switzerland 10:40 - Making the best situation possible out of the COVID-19 pandemic 13:30 - Hybrid event solutions during COVID-19 15:10 - The importance of supporting local suppliers and relationships 16:35 - Advice for someone organising their first event 18:00 - Experiential events and the future For show notes and Maria`s contact information:Link to our group website - www.zurichnetworkinggroup.com full podcast show notes, speaker bio and contact informationWe hope you enjoyed this local business founder episode and PLEASE remember to let us know if you would like a specific topic or industry covered in a future episode. You would help us to deliver content you want to listen to and to be relevant to our new audience. If you do get 5 minutes, why not take a look at our group resources and find out more about the people who are sharing their knowledge and their businesses.Support the show