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Founder Meet&Greet: In-Person Startup Networking Summer Edition!
Thu, Jul 9, 5:00 PMWe are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem! If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun! ❯ **Your hosts of the day:** * Rikke Klitskov (Co-Director @ Founder Institute Berlin) * Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director @ Founder Institute Germany) * Mats Kuuskema (Country Director Germany @e-Residency Estonia) ❯ **Who should Attend?** * Anyone interested in entrepreneurship * Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea * Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator * Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder ❯ **What is the Agenda?** * (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** [https://fi.co/e/401517/meetup](https://fi.co/e/401517/meetup)**!** To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in October 2026, you can apply here: [https://fi.co/Germany](https://fi.co/Germany)**.** For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and [tech events available in Berlin](https://fi.co/events/berlin), see our [list of Startup Resources](https://fi.co/startup-resources). **About Estonia e-Residency** Launched in 2014, e-Residency provides entrepreneurs from around the world secure digital access to Estonia's advanced e-services and transparent business environment. Today, the programme helps over 110,000 people and their businesses operate location independently. [Here's how they do it and how they got here](https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/). **About Founder Institute** The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Co-Founder finden
Fri, Jul 24, 4:00 PMBei diesem Termin wollen wir versuchen, Mitstreiter und Mitbegründer zu finden. Es wäre in diesem Fall sehr ratsam schon mal vorher den Businessplan mir zuzuschicken, damit ich schon vorher schauen kann, ob jemand passen könnte. For this meeting, we will try to find potential collaborators and co-founders. In this case, it would be highly advisable to send me your business plan in advance so that I can review it beforehand and determine whether there might be a suitable match among potential candidates.

Founders Running Club :: Berlin
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 AM**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. Every Saturday morning we gather together and run through Tiergarten. Join us in one of these 3 routes: \* **5K** – for new & beginner runners \* **7K** – for regular runners \* **11K** – for more experienced runners **OBS**: We are usually around 30 people, between regulars and newcomers (from here and from Luma), so don't be scared if there are not a lot of people confirmed on the event here. The pace is chill and conversational, around **6:30**. On the 7k and 11k some people like to push a bit more, but no one gets left behind. We finish with a nice coffee and amazing conversations. The vibe is always great. Pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about **FRC**: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 50+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats?utm_source=luma) Berlin Instagram [http://instagram.com/frcberlin](http://instagram.com/frcberlin?utm_source=luma) **Global FRC**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC?utm_source=luma) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/?utm_source=luma)

Hive Minds × GIIC: Founder & Innovation Exchange
Fri, Jun 26, 2:30 PM**Hive Minds × GIIC: Founder & Innovation Exchange** We're excited to invite you to our next gathering, this time in collaboration with **GIIC (German-Indian Innovation Corridor)**. This will be an evening filled with of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to connect with founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem builders from both communities. ✨ **What to expect:** 🎤 Keynote by **Dr.-Ing. Mitchel Polte** on innovation and global health 🎬 Keynote by **Mathivanan Rajendran** on creativity, technology, and building at the intersection of culture and innovation 🔥 Fireside Chat & AMA with **Siddharth Bhasin**, covering emerging markets, angel investing, and the founder-investor dynamic 🤝 Curated networking and dinner with members of both the Hive Minds and GIIC communities 📅 **26 June 2026** 🕓 **4:30 PM onwards** 📍 **NLND Neuland** As this is a collaborative event, we've kept a small contribution fee of **€5** to help us manage registrations and reduce no-shows. Whether you're building a startup, exploring new ideas, looking for collaborators, or simply keen to surround yourself with ambitious people, we'd love to have you in the room. Seats are limited, so grab yours early! 🔗 Register here: [https://luma.com/hsmhg0nn](https://luma.com/hsmhg0nn) Let's continue doing what Hive Minds does best: **Collaborate. Co-create. Elevate.** 🐝🚀

How to start a Startup: The owner Trap
Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 PMEvery first Friday of the month (except January), people from diverse disciplines and cultures meet to share experiences, business contacts and wine. **AGENDA**: 1. Boarding time: 18.00-18:30 2. Intro-Round 1-2 min p.p. and "Book of the month" 3. Pause 4. Part 1: The Owner Trap: How to finally Step Out of Your Own Business by Milap Singh 5. Pause 6. Diskussion-Round finish the wine and network \*\*\* **DETAILS**: From Founder-Dependent to System-Driven - A2 - Hour Workshop Sprint Is your business running you, instead of the other way around? If you are a founder or small business owner who can't take a week off without things falling apart - this session is for you. In just two hours, we'll use a hands-on Service Blueprint sprint to map how your business actually works, identify hidden bottlenecks and build a clear plan to run it without you in the loop for every decision. No slides. No theory. Just sticky notes, honest conversations and a map of your business you can immediate act on. This workshop is for you, if you are: A service-based business owner (agency, studio, salon, clinic, coach) with a small team A founder who feels like the business would stop if you stepped away for two weeks A startup operator ready to move from "figuring it out" to build repeatable systems. Facilitated by Milap - Founder of Aspire Digital Design Agency, UX Researcher & service Designer based in Berlin. Connect with Milap on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singhmilap \*\*\* All events are free of charge. Please bring Wine/Snacks instead

Ask Female Founders: Women* Wanted: How to Pitch to Specialized VC Funds
Thu, Jul 2, 3:30 PMOnly 1% of Venture Capital reaches all-female teams. Nina Wöss is on a mission to change that. ### Gender-diverse and and all-female startups receive just 9% of all venture capital according to the latest Female Founders Monitor 2025 published by Start-Up Verband Germany and Bertelsmann Stiftung in 2025. These numbers have not changed much in the last 10 years. New ideas are needed to change a system that is not leveraging all its potential. Creating new specialized venture funds is one solution. In this session, Nina Wöss—Managing Partner of the VC Fund F tells us what motivated her to found a venture capital fund specializing in gender-diverse founders only. Fund F writes cheques of up to EUR 600k, acts as lead investor, and brings an active follow-on policy—backed by a team of entrepreneurs, investors, and operators who provide hands-on support and connections to their portfolio companies. Nina will also pull back the curtain on how VCs actually think and what they look for. She previously founded the Female Founders Community with 83.000 members all over Europe and is a leading figure in Austria’s VC Scene. #### 💡 What you will learn * What **VC funds in general and Fund F** in particular **looks for in early-stage startups** and how to get on their radar * Why **gender-diverse teams outperform** all-male teams * **Concrete steps** you can take today to **strengthen your fundraising position** This event is brought to you by **SIBB Incubator**, who supports founders building the future of cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and deep tech. #### 🧑🏻🏫 Speaker **Nina Wöss - *Managing Partner, Fund F*** * **Founder** and **Managing Partner** of **Fund F**, Austria's first VC fund specifically for female and gender-diverse founding teams * **Co-founder** of **Female Founders Global** (since 2016), one of Europe's largest communities for female entrepreneurs * **Former Principal** at **Speedinvest** * **Former COO** at **AVCO** (Austrian Private Equity & Venture Capital Organisation) * MSc in **Strategic Management**, WU Vienna * **Active in the startup ecosystem** since 2012 ***Moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach.*** Etta Dannemann moderates the event in her role as Startup Coach at the SIBB Incubator. As a solopreneur, trainer, and architect by education, she loves creating new things — but even more, supporting others as they build and grow. Etta is passionate about empowering women in tech, helping them turn their ideas into action and leave their unique mark on the world. #### 🎯 Who is this event for * **Gender diverse teams** and **female founders** who are preparing a **funding round** * Anyone who wants to **understand** **how VCs think** * **Startup ecosystem** professionals, accelerator participants, and/or incubator members We look forward to seeing you! Come with your questions, and an appetite for honest answers about the funding landscape.
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