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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2023-06-07T19:10:00Z

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Lara von Däniken is a former University Innovation Fellow who holds a Bachelors in Design Management International[[File:Portrait Lara von Däniken.png|alt=|thumb]]from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), and a Masters in International Business from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Design Management refers to creative problem solving, innovating new products, services, experiences and systems, as well as and improving user experiences in all types of organizations through a system-oriented approach. The International Business program equips students with the necessary skills to advise multinational corporations on topics such as internationalization, mergers, corporate strategy and transformation.<div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the Bachelors program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Manager’s Talk” at HSLU. She then successfully participated in the UIF program from which she graduated as a fellow in 2020. </div><div><br /></div><div>Her passion is to solve complex problems and challenges in an international environment, surrounded by people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br /></div><div>
Apart from her academic career, Lara started her professional career at a Swiss insurance, followed by a Junior Consultant role focused on customer experience and innovation. Then, she worked in Cloud Strategy for UK-based SMEs, and for a multinational consumer goods company in the area of organization design and people change. Today, Lara works in Strategy Consulting at Accenture, in the area of operating model and organization design within the CFO & Enterprise Value practice. In her free time, Lara likes to spend time with family and friends, make music, be outdoors and travel.{{Category:Student Contributors}}</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

[[Rachel_Cummings|Rachel Cummings]]

[[Lauren_McMillan|Lauren McMillan]]

[[Gian_R._Grob|Gian R. Grob]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]
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2023-06-07T19:09:41Z

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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2023-06-07T19:07:33Z

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Lara von Däniken is a former University Innovation Fellow who holds a Bachelors in Design Management International[[File:LVD.jpg|thumb]]from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), and a Masters in International Business from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Design Management refers to creative problem solving, innovating new products, services, experiences and systems, as well as and improving user experiences in all types of organizations through a system-oriented approach. The International Business program equips students with the necessary skills to advise multinational corporations on topics such as internationalization, mergers, corporate strategy and transformation.<div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the Bachelors program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Manager’s Talk” at HSLU. She then successfully participated in the UIF program from which she graduated as a fellow in 2020. </div><div><br /></div><div>Her passion is to solve complex problems and challenges in an international environment, surrounded by people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br /></div><div>
Apart from her academic career, Lara started her professional career at a Swiss insurance, followed by a Junior Consultant role focused on customer experience and innovation. Then, she worked in Cloud Strategy for UK-based SMEs, and for a multinational consumer goods company in the area of organization design and people change. Today, Lara works at Accenture in the area of operating model and organization design within the CFO & Enterprise Value practice. In her free time, Lara likes to spend time with family and friends, make music, be outdoors and travel.{{Category:Student Contributors}}</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

[[Rachel_Cummings|Rachel Cummings]]

[[Lauren_McMillan|Lauren McMillan]]

[[Gian_R._Grob|Gian R. Grob]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]
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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-18T06:52:38Z

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<div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in [[File:LVD.jpg|thumb]]communication at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (also called Hochschule Luzern or HSLU). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

[[Rachel_Cummings|Rachel Cummings]]

[[Lauren_McMillan|Lauren McMillan]]

[[Gian_R._Grob|Gian R. Grob]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]

Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-16T09:00:25Z

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<div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in [[File:LVD.jpg|thumb]]communication at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (also called Hochschule Luzern or HSLU). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

Rachel Cummings

Lauren McMillan

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]

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2019-10-16T08:59:41Z

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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:57:39Z

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<div>[http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ]</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (also called Hochschule Luzern or HSLU). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

Rachel Cummings

Lauren McMillan

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]

Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:57:25Z

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<div>[http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>[[Lara_von_Däniken_image.jpg|Lara_von_Däniken_image.jpg]]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (also called Hochschule Luzern or HSLU). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

'''Lara_von_Däniken'''

Rachel Cummings

Lauren McMillan

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]

Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:55:09Z

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<div>[http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (also called Hochschule Luzern or HSLU). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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[[Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts|Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]]

[[Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities|Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

[[Lara_von_Däniken|Lara_von_Däniken]]

Rachel Cummings

Lauren McMillan

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[[Vinzenz_Leuenberger|Vinzenz_Leuenberger]]

[[Jonathan_Grubenmann|Jonathan_Grubenmann]]

[[Michael_Huonder|Michael_Huonder]]

[[Philipp_Hamm|Philipp_Hamm]]

Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:47:22Z

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<div>http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at HSLU (Hochschule Luzern). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:46:37Z

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<div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQcommunication at HSLU (Hochschule Luzern). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:41:37Z

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<div>http://universityinnovation.org/extensions/WYSIWYG/ckeditor/skins/kama/images/noimage.png?t=B49E5BQ<br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at HSLU (Hochschule Luzern). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:40:41Z

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2019-10-13T19:39:55Z

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Fellow:Lara von Däniken

2019-10-13T19:33:10Z

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<div>Lara von Däniken is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student studying Design Management International with a focus in communication at HSLU (Hochschule Luzern). Design Management is one of the newest bachelor programs at HSLU and is described as follows:</div><div>''“Design is the act of making deliberate improvements and solving problems. Design management, on the other hand, refers to the activities within organizations that support the design process. This can involve leading a design team (such as at a design agency or department), applying design methods to other areas internally, or developing a culture internally that focuses on solving problems.” (source: HSLU)''</div><div><br/></div><div>Lara grew up close to Basel and moved to Lucerne as soon as her studies at HSLU started. Already during the first year of the bachelor program, she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows program during a public event called “Design Managers Talk” at HSLU. </div><div><br/></div><div>At HSLU, Lara has been in the role of the student’s counsellor during the entire first year. Afterwards, in the second year, she joined the student association lead team which represents the whole bachelor program “Design Management International”, and which aims to improve the DMI student experiences at HSLU.</div><div><br/></div><div>One of the reasons why Lara chose to study Design Management International, is because of the international context. Her passion is to work in an international environment and getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is also why she chose to work in different countries, such as Singapore, Ecuador or the UK and speaks six different languages.</div><div><br/></div><div>Besides the university, Lara offers consultancy to a start-up company, specialized in touchpoint management, in order to improve customer experiences and drive forward an innovative and agile culture. In her free time, Lara likes to make music, to be outdoors and to travel.</div>
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2019-10-13T19:32:47Z

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2019-10-02T18:01:00Z

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= ''Cohort 2019: Lara von Däniken, Gian R. Grob, Lauren McMillan, Rachel Cummings'' =

= Four Projects to Address Key Issues at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts =

As part of this year's cohort, we will outline four projects that we will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship at HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts).

== 1# Project Name: The HSLU Festival ==

=== Person in charge: Lara von Däniken ===

==== Key tactics to bring this project to life ====

1. All deans and the director of HSLU must see the added value in the event and agree on the realisation of it.

2. A team in charge of organizing the event must be found, preferably with students from all different departments to bring in all perspectives. This team can then conduct research into the needs of the students to make sure that the event will be interesting to them and successful.

3. A budget, as well as an outline of the event, must be pitched to the board in order to get approval.

4. As soon as approved, the event can be further planned into all details, and eventually, put into reality.

5. After the event, it is advisable to analyze what went well and what could be improved. The team in charge should also evaluate if it makes sense to repeat this event, and if yes, with what frequency.

= ''Cohort 2017: Vinzenz Leuenberger, Jonathan Grubenmann, Michael ''''Huonder'''', Philipp Hamm'' =

= The Five Step Strategy for Lucerne University =

<br/>We have encountered three priorities that we will develop over the coming semesters to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Lucerne University.

=== '''Venture Capital Movement'''<br/> ===

[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.45.57.png]]

We are building a Venture Capital Fund that helps students to get funding for their idea. At the same time, the get the chance to experience and learn about Lean Startup while invest the won budget during a startup course at University.

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Refine / Polish the idea and gain insights about the expectations of the target group''

''2. Setup a communication strategy with Website and Flyers to validate the interest and inform stakeholders''

''3. Get in touch with faculty to discuss options of development and to gain the funding needed''

''4. Recruit the needed commitee for the VC Fund''

''5. Contact sponsors for collaboration''

<br/>''[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.47.27.png]]''

=== '''Startup Ecosystem Map Switzerand'''<br/> ===

We help students and entrepreneurs in Switzerland to find the resources within our ecosystem by providing them with a map that not only shows all the assets, but also puts them in a chronological relevance. What does the Swiss startup ecosystem offer in terms of incubation? What in terms of funding? Where can you go to to get your funding? 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Research on current offerings''

''2. Find the assets that would be relevant for the Ecosystem Map''

''3. Build MVP / Mockup for the map with easy tools''

''4. Gain attention from the stakeholders''

''5. What is the business model? How do we assure the right data?''

=== '''The Student Project Platform'''<br/> ===

We are building a platform that helps students to find projects for their final thesis on master and bachelor (undergraduate / graduate) level. 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Get support from the board of directors from our campus''

''2. Find a easy way to integrate the platform into our current university ecosystem''

''3. Do a first test run for projects in February 2019''

''4. Track the results and get more funding for next iteration''

Link to Storytelling Video:

[https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

Priorities:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities

2019-10-02T17:59:54Z

Laravondaeniken:

= ''Cohort 2019: Lara von Däniken, Gian R. Grob, Lauren McMillan, Rachel Cummings'' =

= Four Projects to Address Key Issues at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts =

As part of this year's cohort, we will outline four projects that we will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship at HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts).

== 1# Project Name: The HSLU Festival ==

=== Person in charge: Lara von Däniken ===

==== Key tactics to bring this project to life ====

1. All deans and the director of HSLU must see the added value in the event and agree on the realisation of it.

2. A team in charge of organizing the event must be found, preferably with students from all different departments to bring in all perspectives. This team can then conduct research into the needs of the students to make sure that the event will be interesting to them and successful.

3. A budget, as well as an outline of the event, must be pitched to the board in order to get approval.

4. As soon as approved, the event can be further planned into all details, and eventually, put into reality.

5. After the event, it is advisable to analyze what went well and what could be improved. The team in charge should also evaluate if it makes sense to repeat this event, and if yes, with what frequency.

==== <br/> ====

= ''Cohort 2017: Vinzenz Leuenberger, Jonathan Grubenmann, Michael ''''Huonder'''', Philipp Hamm'' =

= The Five Step Strategy for Lucerne University =

<br/>We have encountered three priorities that we will develop over the coming semesters to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Lucerne University.

=== '''Venture Capital Movement'''<br/> ===

[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.45.57.png]]

We are building a Venture Capital Fund that helps students to get funding for their idea. At the same time, the get the chance to experience and learn about Lean Startup while invest the won budget during a startup course at University.

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Refine / Polish the idea and gain insights about the expectations of the target group''

''2. Setup a communication strategy with Website and Flyers to validate the interest and inform stakeholders''

''3. Get in touch with faculty to discuss options of development and to gain the funding needed''

''4. Recruit the needed commitee for the VC Fund''

''5. Contact sponsors for collaboration''

<br/>''[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.47.27.png]]''

=== '''Startup Ecosystem Map Switzerand'''<br/> ===

We help students and entrepreneurs in Switzerland to find the resources within our ecosystem by providing them with a map that not only shows all the assets, but also puts them in a chronological relevance. What does the Swiss startup ecosystem offer in terms of incubation? What in terms of funding? Where can you go to to get your funding? 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Research on current offerings''

''2. Find the assets that would be relevant for the Ecosystem Map''

''3. Build MVP / Mockup for the map with easy tools''

''4. Gain attention from the stakeholders''

''5. What is the business model? How do we assure the right data?''

=== '''The Student Project Platform'''<br/> ===

We are building a platform that helps students to find projects for their final thesis on master and bachelor (undergraduate / graduate) level. 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Get support from the board of directors from our campus''

''2. Find a easy way to integrate the platform into our current university ecosystem''

''3. Do a first test run for projects in February 2019''

''4. Track the results and get more funding for next iteration''

Link to Storytelling Video:

[https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

School:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

2019-09-26T17:29:16Z

Laravondaeniken:

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''<span>Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts </span>'''<span>(German: </span>'''''<span lang="DE">Hochschule Luzern</span>'''''<span>) (HSLU) is a Swiss public university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Rotkreuz and Zug. Various courses can be chosen within the six main departments located at the foot of Mount Pilatus:</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">School of Engineering and Architecture </span></span>
*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">School of Information Technology</span></span>
*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Business School </span></span>
*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">School of Social work </span></span>
*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">School of Art and Design </span></span>
*<span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Lucerne School of Music </span></span>

[[File:Hslupilatus.jpg]]

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At the Lucerne University, innovation and entrepreneurship is mostly promoted by a cross-departmental organization called Smartup (</span></span><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>[https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/) )]</u>, which gives the students the tools to invent, build and spin-out their business idea. Furthermore, Smartup offers several open spaces where students have access to mentors, toolboxes and promotional events and even coworking places</span></span>(<span style="font-size:medium;">https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/</span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">[https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/angebot-fuer-studierende/) )]. In addition, these spaces serve as a place where venture capitalists and students come together to realize business ideas.</span></span>

[[File:Smartup.jpg]]

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The students that want more exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, can find several offers on the Lucernce University campus, such as the student-initiated projects, namely Future Forum Lucerne (<u>[http://www.futureforum.ch/) http://www.futureforum.ch/)]</u>, the club Innovatis ([https://www.innovatis-club.ch/) https://www.innovatis-club.ch/)], Women in Business (</span></span><span style="font-size:medium;">https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/</span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">) or TEDxLucerne University (</span></span><span style="font-size:medium;">https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch</span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>[http://tedxhochschuleluzern.com/) )]</u>. These projects serve as a base for networking and learning.</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe the question should be: how can innovation and entrepreneurship be taught in university modules, when the faculty body does not have the mindset needed?</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At the Lucerne University, faculty member are not excluded from participating in innovation and entrepreneurship programs that are offered on campus. Due to the presence of innovation and entrepreneurship modules, there is a high level of expertise, regarding those topics. Consequently, our faculty members possess the necessary abilities and mindset to promote these invaluable assets.</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As of January 24, 2018, the Lucerne University does not have a technology transfer office.</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Smartup, the Lucerne University organization previously mentioned above, has already supported multiple spin-offs, especially including startups in the engineering and digital marketing industry. In addition, Smartup supports student entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of spinning out their business, by supporting them in with their team match making data base ([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/) https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/)].</span></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Especially the engineering and architecture departement managaged to build up collaborations with partners in the industry, that allow hundrets of strudents each semester to work on collaborating projects. After all, every students bachelor thesis is a co-production of graduate and industry partner.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Lucerne University cherishes its industry partnerships to share its knowledge with them to partake in regional and local economic development. The University’s industry partners include well-known organizations, such as the city of Lucerne, Swiss Tourism as well as the VBL (Lucerne’s public transportation organization) and VBZ (Zurich’s public transportation organization.</span></span>

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