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// why it matters
When women build,
everyone wins.
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More likely to outperform competitors
BCG, 2022
- Higher ROI for startups with a female founder
- 35%
Higher ROI for startups with a female founder
BCG, 2022
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- 2×
Greater likelihood of being innovation leaders
McKinsey, 2023
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About LEXR
LEXR is a law firm advising tech companies at all stages and investors across Switzerland, the EU, and the United States. With deep experience across the tech ecosystem, LEXR specialises in technology, innovation, and practical, business-oriented legal advice. By removing legal friction, LEXR acts as a deal enabler across the full legal lifecycle, from incorporation and financing rounds to growth and exit.
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We are partnering with HerCode to close the gap where too many women-led tech projects stall: the step between a working prototype and an investable company, when the legal foundation is often still missing. Women in the community get practical guidance on incorporation, IP, data protection and fundraising, and HerCode gains a legal partner that understands tech and is there from the start.
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Walder Wyss is one of Switzerland’s leading and fastest-growing commercial law firms, with offices across Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, and Lugano. It advises domestic and international companies, entrepreneurs, and investors on the full spectrum of business law, from corporate and M&A to financing, tax, intellectual property, and data protection, combining deep legal expertise with a practical, commercially minded approach.
Our Collaboration
As a long-term partner, Walder Wyss stands behind the women in our community for the journey ahead, not just the first step. From incorporation and shareholder agreements to funding rounds and protecting IP, its team offers the legal foundation founders need to build with confidence, so that promising women-led projects can grow into lasting, investable companies.
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Foundations for Successful Negotiation Workshop
NOV19
Nov 19, 2026
Zurich
Foundations for Successful Negotiation Hosted by HerCode (hercode.ch) & Schranner Negotiation Institute Date & Time: November 19, 2026 | 18:00 – 21:00 Location: Schranner AG Office, Zurich Facilitator: Anna Cajot (International Director, Schranner Negotiation Institute) Capacity: Limited to 25 participants About the Event True power in a negotiation isn’t about dominating the room. It’s about creating an environment of trust where everyone can speak openly, so agreement becomes possible. In this interactive workshop, you will work with the four core phases of the Schranner Concept®️: Preparation Opening Leadership Deadlock Using this proven framework, you’ll learn how to lead high-stakes negotiations with clarity, confidence, and control. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Master the 4-Phase Framework: Apply the Schranner Concept®️ to real-life negotiation scenarios and execute the right moves at each stage. Prepare Strategically: Define your targets, demands, walk-away options, and mindset before ever stepping into the room. Control the Opening: Set a professional tone and steer conversations toward constructive, outcome-oriented discussions. Overcome Deadlocks: Break impasse situations and keep negotiations moving forward without damaging key professional relationships. Agenda 18:00 – 18:15 | Welcome & Introduction 18:15 – 20:15 | Workshop & Q&A (The Schranner Concept®️ in Practice) 20:15 – 21:00 | Networking & Drinks Meet Your Facilitator Anna Cajot, International Director, Schranner Negotiation Institute Anna leads a global think tank on high-stakes negotiations, equipping senior executives to lead complex deals with confidence and connecting them to an exclusive network of the world’s top negotiation experts. She also heads She’s the Negotiator, an initiative dedicated to advancing female voices at the negotiation table and elevating women within their organisations. Important Information Spots are strictly limited to 25 participants to ensure an interactive, hands-on experience and meaningful networking. Please reserve your spot early! Who Should Attend This workshop is designed for women, tech professionals, managers, and leaders looking to elevate their negotiation skills—whether you're negotiating contracts, career advancement, project scope, or cross-functional strategy.
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Organizations that have run hackathons with HerCode, in their own words.
“HerCode is cultivating a powerful community of emerging talent. It’s more than a hackathon community; it’s a launchpad for future innovators. Our team was impressed by the caliber of participants, who demonstrated not only strong technical expertise but also the creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in today’s workplace.”
Justine Martinez
Senior Manager, Talent Management
“It was a great experience collaborating with HerCode on the EY Women’s Hackathon. Zeynep’s drive and commitment were instrumental to the success of the event. She brought strong ideas, engaged relevant sponsors, and helped shape a thoughtful and well-structured format. The hackathon brought together a highly motivated group of participants, with a very nice mix of industry professionals and emerging talent. From an EY perspective, it also enabled meaningful follow-up conversations with several participants around potential career opportunities, demonstrating the value of this format both for attendees and for organizations looking to build early relationships with diverse tech talent. Overall, it was a valuable initiative to encourage and support more women to engage with technology in a practical and meaningful way, and I am keen to see how HerCode continues to develop and grow.”
Irène Geissbuehler
Assistant Director · Chief of Staff Assurance Advisory & Business Development Lead – Assurance Switzerland · Head of Professional Women’s Network Switzerland
// the flywheel
The HerCode effect.
When women see women build, they start building too.
Visibility builds confidence.
Confidence creates innovators and founders.
- More likely to join innovation programs
- when they see other women participatingGEM Global Report, 2024
- Increase in entrepreneurial participation
- when women have visible role modelsHarvard Business Review, 2022
- Feel more confident pursuing tech careers
- when they see other inspiring women in the fieldWomen Who Code Report, 2024
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200%
70%