Knowledge. Network. Growth.
Growth Zunft – a practical academy, community & personal networking platform
Join our Skool community for free, connect with like-minded peers, and grow together. Expand your knowledge with flexible, hands-on video courses on marketing, sales, HR, and entrepreneurship, all tailored specifically for startups and SMEs. Our paid academy grants you access to advanced courses and masterclasses delivered by recognized experts.
For personal exchange, we exclusively invite community members to our quarterly business breakfasts via Meetup, where up to twelve participants meet in person for intensive networking, valuable connections, and new cooperation opportunities.
🚀 Practical courses and a vibrant community
💡 Flexible learning with clear business transfer
🤝 Exclusive business breakfasts for genuine networking
🌱 For Swiss SMEs, associations, and startups
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What Sets Growth Zunft Apart?
Growth Zunft is built on the solid expertise of the boutique growth hacking agency Lean & Sharp from Zurich, which has years of experience in data-driven, practical growth for Swiss SMEs and associations.
The community is further enriched by selected partner tutors. These are experienced specialists in marketing, sales, HR, and entrepreneurship, who share their expert knowledge through practical video courses and masterclasses.
Content is primarily in German, with optional subtitles in multiple languages to ensure maximum accessibility and understanding.
Our approach results in an exclusive learning and networking platform based on high-quality expert knowledge, enabling continuous education and direct application in everyday business.
Our Pillars
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The Community – Connect & Exchange
- Open and free Skool community for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and build meaningful connections.
- Forum for questions, discussions, and mutual support.
- Digital events and Q&A sessions on current growth topics.
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The Academy – Learn & Apply
- Basic courses on marketing, sales, HR, entrepreneurship, and business (CHF 25/month).
- Content is practice-oriented, mostly in German, with subtitles in multiple languages.
- Masterclasses and specialized training offered as one-time premium sessions for deep expertise.
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Business Breakfast – Personal Encounters
- Exclusive networking with a maximum of 12 participants for genuine, intense exchange.
- Quarterly business breakfasts organized through our Meetup for personal and regional encounters.
- Every participant can connect with others, get to know each other, and explore potential collaborations.
- Focused on the mid-market segment, from experienced entrepreneurs to growing startups.
- The format combines practical impulses with plenty of room for personal conversations and direct implementation ideas.
Who Is Growth Zunft For?
Growth Zunft targets entrepreneurs from Swiss mid-sized companies, associations, and founders seeking practical growth through modern marketing, sales, HR, and entrepreneurship.
Our community and academy are ideal for:
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SMEs aiming to strategically train their internal teams and prepare them for digital challenges to keep knowledge current and applicable.
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Startups seeking proven knowledge and targeted networking to achieve efficient growth.
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Associations and organizations wishing to strengthen their competencies in leadership, marketing, and strategy.
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Entrepreneurs who value experience exchange, personal connections, and hands-on relevance.
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Growth Zunft provides an exclusive, practice-oriented learning environment and the network characterized by quality, regional focus, and a dedication to real added value.
Whether you are launching a new business idea or looking to elevate your established company to the next level, Growth Zunft offers the right impulses, partners, and tools for sustainable development.
Our Tutors
Gero, aka Dr. Lean, is a passionate growth hacker and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in digital transformation. As the founder and owner of Lean & Sharp, he supports his clients with tailored growth strategies based on data-driven insights. In his free time, Gero goes to the gym, skis, and learns Ukrainian.
Dr. Gero Kühne
Project Management
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FAQs
Our community is aimed at Swiss SMEs, startups, associations, and founders who seek practical knowledge in marketing, sales, HR, and entrepreneurship and want to connect actively.
In the free Skool community, you can network with other members, participate in forum discussions, and join regular digital events and live sessions with experts.
The academy provides practical video courses, seminars, and masterclasses on marketing, sales, HR, and entrepreneurship. Membership in the academy costs CHF 25 per month. Individual masterclasses are also available as one-time premium offers.
The business breakfasts take place quarterly with a maximum of 12 participants and are exclusive to the members of the Skool community. To participate, you receive an invitation and complete registration within the community.
The courses are predominantly in German, with subtitles in several languages to ensure broad accessibility.
SMEs and organizations can train their teams effectively through academy access. The flexible access to practical courses allows your team to continuously develop and apply the acquired knowledge directly within your company.
