Business Development Berlin

Ask Female Founders: How to be Successful in Climate Tech

Ask Julia Römer everything about the the go-to-market of her ground-breaking technology: a fridge based on water, not watts. ### Can this be true? A refrigerator working without electricity, only with warm water. Julia and her startup team have invented this ground-breaking technology that leads the way to carbon-neutral cooling in times of heat waves and global vaccine demands. But how to go from invention to innovation and bring it to a wider market resonance? Since 2014, the startup has found its way to the market in a climate tech landscape full of global players. #### What you will learn * How **resilient visionaries** must be in **B2B climate tech** * What the **difference** between an **invention** and an **innovation** is * How **working with partners** can create **new opportunities** This event is brought to you by **SIBB Incubator**, who supports founders building the future of cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and deep tech. #### Speaker **Julia Römer - *CEO and co-founder of Coolar UG*** * **Invented** **electricity-free cooling** powered only by hot water * Education in **Industrial Engineering** (Technical Chemistry & Process Engineering) * **20 years** in **German sustainability**; former **BUND e.V. board member** * Developing **mobile cooling** and **air conditioning applications** ***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 * **Innovators** in **climate tech** and **health-tech** * **Female engineers** * People interested in **go-to-market** and **positioning strategies.** We look forward to seeing you! Join us for unique insights into climate tech, hardware and B2B founder life.

Business Netzwerken im Prenzlauer Berg am 24.09. @ 9:10 Uhr

**Veranstaltungsort:** Café Amelie Pappelallee 11 10437 Berlin Nächste **U-Bahn-Station**: U2 Eberswalder Straße (4 Gehminuten) **Start:** 09:10 Uhr **Einlass:** ab 09:00 Uhr Liebe Berliner Unternehmer, nach unserer Sommerpause starten wir im September wieder mit unserem Networking-Event im Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg durch. Wie auf dem Bild bereits ersichtlich "streckt" sich das Café, was uns eine besonders geeignete Basis für intensiven Austausch zwischen den Teilnehmern ermöglicht. Darüber hinaus gibt es hervorragenden Kaffee sowie Gebäck- und Kuchen-Spezialitäten, vielleicht sogar in einem besonderen Combo-Deal für BNB-Teilnehmer. ;-) Vor Ort gibt es wie gewohnt frische Geschäftskontakte, neue Denkansätze und interessante Kooperationsmöglichkeiten. Wir stoßen dies durch eine moderierte Kontaktrunde an, in der sich jeder Teilnehmer kurz vorstellen (ca. 1 Minute) und anschließend intensiven Austausch mit den anderen Teilnehmern betreiben kann. Bringt bitte nach Möglichkeiten **Visitenkarten** mit, da diese uns das Netzwerken erleichtern. Zu Beginn der Veranstaltung gibt es dazu ggf. einen kurzen Impulsvortrag, der dir neue Ideen vermittelt, wie du dein Unternehmen verbessern kannst. Falls du eine Idee für einen Impulsvortrag hast, melde dich sehr gerne bei uns. :-) \-\-\- Alle Gründer/StartUps, Freiberufler und Unternehmer/Unternehmensvertreter sind willkommen beim Business MeetUp im Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg. Die Teilnahme ist generell kostenlos und NICHT an eine Mitgliedschaft gebunden. Den leckeren Kaffee, Croissants, Kuchen oder was auch immer dich zum Kauf animiert hat, bezahle bitte im Café ;-) Bitte beachten: Unternehmer mit Multi Level Marketing-Geschäftsmodellen schließen wir von unseren Veranstaltungen komplett aus. Weiterhin stehen wir auch allen Arten des Provisionsgeschäfts (Finanz-Optimierer, Immobilienmakler, Versicherungsvertreteter, etc.) extrem kritisch gegenüber und gestatten diesen keine Teilnahme an unseren Events. Solltet ihr der Meinung sein, ihr fallt nicht in diese Kategorie, obwohl ihr in einer der genannten Branchen arbeitet, so sprecht uns bitte im Vorfeld an. Für alle anderen Fragen zum Event stehen wir euch selbstverständlich ebenfalls zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns darauf, auch dich persönlich kennenzulernen und dir bei der Entwicklung deines Geschäfts zu helfen! P.S.: Es werden mitunter Bilder auf den Events gemacht. Falls du ein riesiges Problem damit hast, auf diesen Bildern zu sehen zu sein, gib uns vor Ort bitte Bescheid.

Fireside Chat with Marty Cagan and Elias Lieberich

So much is changing in the product world. Obviously Generative AI is already having a profound impact. But also several roles and methods of the past are no longer as relevant as they once were, with Agile being a prime example. Increasingly, companies are moving to the Product Operating Model to leverage AI's benefits, which also highlights the need for much stronger product leadership. During this fireside chat, [Marty](https://www.svpg.com/team/marty-cagan/) and [Elias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieberich/) will discuss these topics, emphasizing what this means for companies and product people in Germany. **Agenda** 18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 19:00 – Welcome from organisers 19:10 – Fireside Chat with Marty Cagan and Elias Lieberich 20:10 – Networking 21:30 – Event ends **Please note:** * **Please bring your IDs as you’ll need it when entering the venue.** * The event is RSVP only: to enter, you must RSVP here on Meetup. * We'd like to capture the event with photographs for promotional purposes, such as sharing on LinkedIn after the event. If you have any concerns or preferences regarding this, please feel free to let us know beforehand. This event is orginised in collaboration with [Productlab](https://productlab.app/) and sponsored by [Delivery Hero](https://www.deliveryhero.com/) **About Marty Cagan:** Marty Cagan has been helping companies to move to the product model for more than 40 years. Before founding the Silicon Valley Product Group to pursue his interests in helping others create successful products through his writing, speaking, advising and coaching, Marty served as an executive responsible for defining and building products for some of the most successful companies in the world, including HP Labs, Netscape Communications, and eBay. As part of his work with SVPG, Marty is an invited speaker at major conferences and top companies across the globe. Marty is also the author of the books INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love and EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products, and the new TRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model. **About Elias Lieberich:** Elias is the founder of Product Matters and he spends his time coaching and advising companies on how to move to the product model and achieve the outcomes they need. He is particularly passionate about high-impact / high-complexity B2B solutions. During his 12+ years at Google, he created >$100Ms of impact across critical products such as YouTube and Google Ads. Elias has also created two landmark platforms in the reservations and deal space. Elias’ product experience includes YouTube, Google Search Ads and Intrinsic.ai. He has successfully led numerous product and engineering teams across the United States and Europe, including organizations with 100+ people.

Let’s solve it: Pitch Your Business Challenge & Get Feedback

**You are running or building a business?** This is for you! Got a business challenge you keep turning over in your head? A decision you’re stuck on? A situation that has become more complicated than it should be? Bring it to the room! **Pitch Your Challenge** is an interactive meetup for business owners, founders, freelancers and leaders who want to work on real challenges ... not just exchange business cards. **How it works** Selected participants bring a real challenge they're currently facing. First, we spar with you live by asking questions, challenging assumptions and helping you get to the core of the problem. Then we open it to the room and add perspectives, experience and ideas from the group. One challenge. Multiple perspectives. A clearer next move. **Your hosts** Belinda Faust is a Focus Agent combining organisational change and mental training to spot patterns others miss. Supporting leaders in turning complexity into clear action by creating room for both personal and business growth. Andrii Zhykhariev is an entrepreneur with a product design background who brings a structured, customer-focused perspective to business problems. He helps challenge assumptions, uncover the core of a problem and turn complex situations into practical next steps. Together, we help entrepreneurs challenge their thinking and make better decisions when the answer isn't obvious. **What can you bring?** Anything that's genuinely on your mind right now, for example: *a difficult business decision - growth or positioning *leadership or team challenges - priorities and focus *a situation where you're going in circles Want to put your own challenge to the test? Let us know when you join the event. Or simply come along, contribute your perspective and see how other entrepreneurs approach difficult decisions. **The Mission** 18:30 \| DOORS OPEN & ARRIVAL Come in, meet the room and get to know who’s around. **19:00 \| START: MISSION BRIEFING** We set the scene, explain the format and get ready to put the first challenge to the test. 19:10 \| LIVE CASES \- CHALLENGE SPARRING Selected participants bring their challenge into the room and we investigate together. 21:00 \| Closing round and open networking\, if you feel like it\. Click the join button here on Meetup and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Andrii and Belinda A special thanks to CISpace for making this event possible: [www.instagram.com/cispacecoworking](www.instagram.com/cispacecoworking)

E-Commerce over Breakfast Berlin [register via Luma!]

A curated meetup for e-commerce operators to share learnings, strategies, and ideas. Free for e-commerce operators (approval required). Apply via Luma: [https://luma.com/de1xkage](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://luma.com/de1xkage&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw25WU02--YTuAtgJ3FUAfU7) Exact location will be shared after approval.

OpenSpace Networthing Workshop

**meet, share and co-create** every month with interesting **entrepreneurs** from diverse backgrounds at our **OpenSpace Networthing Workshops**. **This is a potluck event. Bring food**, a **slide** or two of your project or anything you want to share with the community. 1. **Boarding time**: 15:00-15:30, where we ask these questions like: What is one meaningful goal you would like to achieve with the help of the FirstFriday Community and why is it important to you? 2. **Intro-Round**: tell your name, what you do, what you bring into the community and what the community can do for you to bridge the gap. 3. **Pause** to eat the food and network 4. **Workshop** with **Milap Singh**, where we learn, build, co-create and deploy together a meaningful community project based on the needs of our community. 5\. Finish the food and drinks

Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

September Product Meetup 🚀

Join us for an evening with the **Product Management Society Berlin**! We’re bringing together product designers, managers, founders, and engineers for a relaxed night of networking and conversation. **If you're in the product world or want to be, come connect with your community. See you there!** Anyone interested in Product Design or trying to get into Product Design is welcome. Our meetups typically include a mix of product designers, product managers, founders, marketers and engineers :) The event follows a relaxed format, giving the participants an opportunity to network with fellow product people. * **Follow us on Linkedin:** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-management-society/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-management-society/) * **Join our Slack channel:** [https://join.slack.com/t/product-mgmt-society/shared_invite/zt-2t477uzhc-0RWKnexUEQLmjlymeZ3_bg](https://join.slack.com/t/product-mgmt-society/shared_invite/zt-2t477uzhc-0RWKnexUEQLmjlymeZ3_bg) * **Subscribe to our blog:** [https://blog.productmanagementsociety.com/](https://blog.productmanagementsociety.com/) * **Connect with the founder, Gabriela Naumnik:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielanaumnik/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielanaumnik/) * **Connect with Product Designer and co-host, Konrad Krawczyk:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradkrawc/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradkrawc/) * **Connect with Product Designer and co-host, Sara Bruszt:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-bruszt-21360bb4/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-bruszt-21360bb4/)

Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders

🍷 Founders & Wine: Friday Night Networking

It’s time to unwind, sip some wine, and connect with fellow founders in Berlin! Our next event is all about **casual conversations and meaningful connections** in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this is your chance to meet like-minded people and share ideas over a glass (or two) of wine. **What to Expect:** • **Meet & Greet**: Chat with other startup founders, swap stories, and find potential collaborators. • **Wine & Network**: Enjoy great wine (available for purchase at the bar 🍷) and let the conversations flow. • **Inspiring Connections**: Share challenges, brainstorm ideas, and grow your network in Berlin’s vibrant startup scene. This event is all about keeping it simple, social, and stress-free. So come as you are, grab a glass of your favorite vintage, and let’s build some great connections in the Berlin startup community! **Pitch Your Startup & Find Cofounders:** Join our Berlin founders-only startup community on Slack - [https://join.slack.com/t/startupsberlingroup/shared_invite/zt-38iro2d1e-ykoEtiW6LVfKV2~U2nu_YQ](https://join.slack.com/t/startupsberlingroup/shared_invite/zt-38iro2d1e-ykoEtiW6LVfKV2~U2nu_YQ)

Okupljanje ex-Yu tech stručnjaka i preduzetnika u Nemačkoj #9

# Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Work and Decide Who Gets Funded Two investors. Two sides of venture capital. One evening to understand how the money actually moves. No fluff. === Please see the English version below === Vraćamo se sa **9\. okupljanjem ljudi iz sveta tehnologije\, startapa i preduzetništva iz bivše Jugoslavije \(ex\-YU\)**, u organizaciji [Nemačkog kutka](https://nemackikutak.com/) i [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). Događaj se održava na **engleskom jeziku** i otvoren je za sve - bilo da dolazite iz regiona ili ste deo šire startup i tech zajednice. ## Datum i lokacija * **Sreda, 23. septembar 2026** * **[LVL World of Gaming](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=c828aacda31190d4&sxsrf=APpeQnvx9kITsqeqOxSES2WM6qd2xuUuuA:1788428569971&q=LVL+World+of+Gaming+-+Berlin&si=APenkKmVGdgpMPDQZoEWS8RIAhsqXAKlNLP0B8DNkkiU9KPI0X--3c4dLBaZW5axno4ufRA0h3UUgCguVhaEOLKDzfTPAWK7CsWzqwiJ3dUxtk2o3WWwFmdrbiNgNrPJ8FRiQaq98DEL&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJ1_nMj9KWAxXdQvEDHXIHGCQQ_coHegQINBAB)** \- Schützenstraße 73\, 10117 Berlin * Lokacija se nalazi odmah kod **Checkpoint Charlie-a** * **Početak: 18:00** ## Predavači i teme Dva predavanja. Dve perspektive. Od toga kako fond rizičnog kapitala funkcioniše iznutra, do pitanja koje verovatno najviše zanima svakog foundera koji razgovara sa investitorima: **kako VC zapravo odlučuje u koga će investirati?** ### Dr. Luka Nićin Dr. Luka Nićin je investitor i rukovodilac za bio i zdravstvene tehnologije u **Pace Ventures**, sa fokusom na kompanije na preseku nauke, zdravstva i tehnologije. U svom predavanju, Luka će otvoriti crnu kutiju VC fonda: odakle dolazi novac, kako je fond strukturiran, kako investitori razmišljaju o riziku i povratu i šta se zapravo dešava iza kulisa pre nego što fond uopšte može da investira u startup. * **Tema: Iza kulisa: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala zaista funkcionišu** ### Miloš Matić Miloš Matić je partner osnivač u **Omorika Ventures**, VC fondu fokusiranom na pre-seed i seed kompanije iz Srbije i šireg regiona. Nadovezujući se na Lukino predavanje, Miloš će objasniti šta se dešava kada konkretan startup dođe pred investitora. Kako VC procenjuje priliku? Šta je zaista važno prilikom donošenja investicione odluke? Kako izgleda interni proces odlučivanja? I šta na kraju pravi razliku između "ne" i odluke da se investira? * **Tema: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala odlučuju u koga investiraju** Drugim rečima: **Kako VC fond zapravo funkcioniše?** A kada to razumemo: **Kako VC odlučuje u koji startup će investirati?** ## Program događaja * **18:00 - 18:30** Ulaz i upoznavanje * **18:30 - 18:40** Uvodna reč * **18:40 - 19:00** **Dr. Luka Nićin: Iza kulisa: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala zaista funkcionišu** * **19:00 - 19:15** Pitanja i odgovori * **19:15 - 20:00** Umrežavanje uz hranu i piće * **20:00 - 20:20** **Miloš Matić: Kako fondovi rizičnog kapitala odlučuju u koga investiraju** * **20:20 - 20:35** Pitanja i odgovori * **20:35 - 20:45** Završna reč * **20:45 - 21:30** Druženje i umrežavanje * **Od 21:30 Nastavljamo druženje u baru i restoranu LVL World of Gaming** Na prethodnim okupljanjima smo se oko 21:30 selili u neki od okolnih kafića kako bismo nastavili druženje. Ovog puta za tim nema potrebe - **LVL World of Gaming ima svoj bar i restoran**, tako da nakon zvaničnog dela možemo jednostavno da ostanemo na istom mestu i nastavimo veče zajedno. ## Podrška događaju Ovaj događaj podržali su [LVL World of Gaming](https://lvl.global/), prostor za arkadne igre, PC gejming, esport i različite vrste događaja u Berlinu, i [Rubik's Code](https://rubikscode.net/), platforma za učenje softverskog razvoja, veštačke inteligencije, mašinskog učenja i analize podataka. ## Registracija Učešće je **besplatno**, ali je broj mesta ograničen. Molimo vas da potvrdite dolazak kako bismo mogli da isplaniramo prostor, hranu i piće. Gradimo, delimo i podržavamo jedni druge. **Vidimo se u LVL World of Gaming!** *** # ENGLISH VERSION We’re back with the **9th gathering of builders, founders, investors, and tech professionals from the former Yugoslavia (ex-YU)**, organized by [Nemački kutak](https://nemackikutak.com/) and [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). The event will be held in **English** and is open to everyone - whether you’re from the region or simply part of the broader startup and tech community. ## Date and Location * **Wednesday, September 23, 2026** * **LVL World of Gaming** \- Schützenstraße 73\, 10117 Berlin * Right next to **Checkpoint Charlie** * **Start: 18:00** ## Speakers and topics Two talks. Two perspectives. From understanding how a venture capital fund actually works behind the scenes to the question probably on every founder’s mind when talking to investors: **how does a VC actually decide who gets funded?** ### Dr. Luka Nićin Dr. Luka Nićin is an investor and Head of Bio & Health Technologies at **Pace Ventures**, focused on companies at the intersection of science, healthcare, and technology. In his talk, Luka will open up the black box of a venture capital fund: where the money comes from, how funds are structured, how investors think about risk and returns, and what actually happens behind the scenes before a fund can even invest in a startup. * **Talk: Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Really Work** ### Miloš Matić Miloš Matić is the founding partner of **Omorika Ventures**, a VC fund investing in pre-seed and seed startups from Serbia and the wider region. Building on Luka’s talk, Miloš will take us to the next step: what happens when an actual startup lands in front of an investor. How do VCs evaluate an opportunity? What really matters when making an investment decision? How does the internal decision-making process work? And ultimately, what separates a "no" from a decision to invest? * **Talk: How VCs Decie To Write a Term Sheet** In other words: **How does a VC fund actually work?** And once you understand that: **How does a VC decide which startup to invest in?** ## Timetable * **18:00 - 18:30** Entry & networking * **18:30 - 18:40** Opening note * **18:40 - 19:00** **Dr. Luka Nićin: Inside Venture Capital: How VC Funds Really Work** * **19:00 - 19:15 Q&A** * **19:15 - 20:00** Networking with food and drinks * **20:00 - 20:20** **Miloš Matić: How Venture Capital Funds Decide Who to Invest In** * **20:20 - 20:35** Q&A * **20:35 - 20:45** Closing note * **20:45 - 21:30** Networking * **From 21:30 onwards** We’ll continue at the LVL World of Gaming bar and restaurant At our previous events, we usually wrapped up around 21:30 and moved to a nearby bar to continue the evening. This time, there’s no need to go anywhere - **LVL World of Gaming has its own bar and restaurant**, so after the official part of the event we can simply stay at the venue and keep the conversations going. ### Event Support This event is supported by [LVL World of Gaming](https://lvl.global/), a Berlin venue for arcade games, PC gaming, esports, and various types of events, and [Rubik's Code](https://rubikscode.net/), a learning platform for software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. ## Registration Admission is **free**, but spots are limited. Please confirm your attendance so we can plan the space, food, and drinks accordingly. Let’s keep building, sharing, and supporting each other. **See you at LVL World of Gaming!**

The Invisible Funnel: What actually works in AI Visibility | DeepL x Semrush

**📅 Wednesday\, 30th September \| 6–8pm** **📍 DeepL Office, Berlin Mitte (see practical info below)** **Topic:** The Invisible Funnel: what actually works in AI visibility, and what the evidence says doesn't **This session:** Every marketing team is now being sold a number for how visible their brand is inside AI answers. Very few can say what that number actually measures. We've teamed up with [Anton Andrusenko, Senior PM AI Lab at Semrush](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-andrusenko/) to look for for the evidence: controlled experiments, independent benchmarks, academic research, and the vendor studies behind today's AI visibility claims. **In this 30-min. session we will cover:** * **Clicks and traffic:** what the research really shows about AI answers and referral behaviour. * **Retrieval and selection:** how AI systems find and choose sources, and what that means for what you publish. * **Tactics under test:** which optimisation moves hold up under testing, and which are just confident guessing. * **Why the tools disagree:** how two platforms can give the same brand very different visibility scores. **Q&A with Guests** Bring your questions.This is an open conversation and all perspectives are welcome. **Happy Hour** Wind down with drinks, pizza and a great company. **Practical Info** 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM (please arrive by 6:15 PM for registration at reception) 📍 WeWork / DeepL Office, 2nd Floor · Neue Schönhauser Str. 3–5, 10178 Berlin 🎟️ Spots are limited, grab yours now See you there! [Stan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eustachybielecki/) & the SaaS Marketers Connect Berlin team