“Let’s see if they can do it!” Anyone who doubts has practically already lost. If you never fall on your face, you can never win. If you think big and internationally, you can make it – insights from a long-term entrepreneur. The trained polymechanic and Dr. hc of the University of Basel built up the dental implant company Straumann in its current form and founded the medtech company Medartis  . At Straumann (4,800 employees) he is Vice President and at Medartis (560 employees) he is President  of the Board of Directors. He also owns the Grand Hotel “Les Trois Rois” in Basel, the first house on the square.