L.E.S.S. SA: A Success Born at EPFL – The Inspiring Journey of Our CEO for the 20th Anniversary of Startup Stories

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of EPFL’s Startup Stories, we are proud to highlight the journey of our CEO, Dr. Yann Tissot, and the vision that has shaped L.E.S.S. SA from day one.

This anniversary marks two decades of entrepreneurship, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies emerging from EPFL’s research ecosystem. It is within this environment that L.E.S.S. SA was founded, driven by a bold ambition: to revolutionize lighting by creating ultra-thin, high-performance illumination systems for inspection and automotive applications.

A bold vision – from EPFL to global markets

In his interview, Dr. Tissot reflects on the company’s early years, shaped by scientific challenges, major technological breakthroughs, and an unwavering determination to push the boundaries of guided light.

He also explains how innovation and perseverance transformed a laboratory project into what is now LuxiBright, an international technology company recognized for its unique laser-based lighting solutions.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Startup Stories of the EPFL