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š FOUNDER JOURNEY: FROM PRE-SEED TO EXIT
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00 PMš FOUNDER JOURNEY: FROM PRE-SEED TO EXIT What does it really take to build a company from the ground up and eventually exit? Join us in Berlin for an meaningful conversation with Dilip Maurya from Rocket Internet SE, as he takes us through the realities of the founder journey from the early pre-seed days to building, scaling, and ultimately navigating an exit. Weāll go beyond the success story to explore what happens behind the scenes: š” Starting with an idea š± Navigating the pre-seed stage š° Raising and managing capital š Building and scaling a company ā” Facing challenges and making difficult decisions šÆ Working towards an exit Expect real stories, practical insights, and an honest conversation about the highs, lows, risks, and lessons that come with building a company. š 17 September 2026 ā° 18:00 ā 20:00 š The Social Hub, Berlin Whether youāre a founder, entrepreneur, aspiring founder, investor, or simply curious about the journey behind building a company, this conversation is for you. Come curious. Leave inspired. š From pre-seed to exit hear the story behind the journey.

Founder Meet&Greet & Cofounder Search: Cohort Start Edition!
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 PMLooking for the right people to support you with your next step? Looking for the right co-founder? Just have a question? We are proud to continue this event series with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem with you at the KERB food hall! 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:** * Ferdinand MühlhƤuser (Managing Director @ Founder Institute Germany) ⯠**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 **Code of conduct** We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. Discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to remove attendees who violate this code of conduct. **āÆāÆ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** **[https://fi.co/e/404580/meetup](https://fi.co/e/404580/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 Founder Institute** The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the worldās 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.

Angels & Beers - Investors only
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00 PM**Are you an angel investor or an institutional investor?** Join us for **Angels & Beers** ā a relaxed, no-pitch evening dedicated to connecting current and future angel investors in the Berlin community. āā This edition is organised together with Start-Up investment Accelerator, Leapfunder, and Startups. Berlin. **RSVP on** - [https://luma.com/hytotuyz](https://luma.com/hytotuyz) **Flock and Startups. Berlin** is the largest startup network in Berlin. Powered by the [Flock](https://joinaflock.com/) team, it brings together founders and investors for bi-weekly networking events. āā**Startup Investor Accelerator**, by Mossy Ventures, helps build stronger, more investable startups while growing the next generation of angel investors within local ecosystems through hands-on learning and real investment experience. Their 3-month program brings together aspiring investors to evaluate real startups, conduct due diligence, and make a group investment, all while gaining practical insights into early-stage investing. āā**Leapfunder** is a European platform that connects startups with early-stage angel investors through a simple, standardized investment structure. It allows investors to easily diversify their portfolio, support promising startups from the ground up, and benefit from improved access, transparency, and seamless cross-border investing across Europe. āāā This gathering is **exclusively for individuals who are actively investing in startups**. Whether you're just getting started or already have a portfolio, it's a chance to share experiences, exchange insights, and grow your network ā all in an informal setting over a drink. āāāNot sure if you fit the profile? Reach out ā or drop by and let's talk. **Please note: this is for investors only, and you must RSVP on** [https://luma.com/hytotuyz](https://luma.com/hytotuyz)

Angels & Beers - Investors only
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM**Are you an angel investor or an institutional investor?** Join us for **Angels & Beers** ā a relaxed, no-pitch evening dedicated to connecting current and future angel investors in the Berlin community. āā This edition is organised together with Start-Up investment Accelerator, Leapfunder, and Startups. Berlin. **RSVP on** - [https://luma.com/26kg1uqq](https://luma.com/26kg1uqq) **Flock and Startups. Berlin** is the largest startup network in Berlin. Powered by the [Flock](https://joinaflock.com/) team, it brings together founders and investors for bi-weekly networking events. āā**Startup Investor Accelerator**, by Mossy Ventures, helps build stronger, more investable startups while growing the next generation of angel investors within local ecosystems through hands-on learning and real investment experience. Their 3-month program brings together aspiring investors to evaluate real startups, conduct due diligence, and make a group investment, all while gaining practical insights into early-stage investing. āā**Leapfunder** is a European platform that connects startups with early-stage angel investors through a simple, standardized investment structure. It allows investors to easily diversify their portfolio, support promising startups from the ground up, and benefit from improved access, transparency, and seamless cross-border investing across Europe. āāā This gathering is **exclusively for individuals who are actively investing in startups**. Whether you're just getting started or already have a portfolio, it's a chance to share experiences, exchange insights, and grow your network ā all in an informal setting over a drink. āāāNot sure if you fit the profile? Reach out ā or drop by and let's talk. **Please note: this is for investors only, and you must RSVP on** [https://luma.com/26kg1uqq](https://luma.com/26kg1uqq)
Asian Builders in Berlin ā From 0 to 1
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00 PM**Starting up in Berlin as an Asian builder brings unique challenges: navigating an unfamiliar landscape, finding early adopters, and building a local network from scratch.** **From 0 to 1** is an evening for Asian founders, builders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are figuring out those questions. āWe'll hear from Asian founders at very different stages of their journey to unpack what it really takes to build in Germany. ā**š¤ Meet the speakers** ā**Karl Villanueva ā Co-Founder, Ostrom** Karl started Ostrom in 2021 from nothing. Five years later, the company has grown into a venture-backed energy startup and raised its Series B. āHe'll share what the journey from those very first days to building and scaling a company actually looked like, including the decisions, challenges, and lessons along the way. ā**Xiaoheng Chen ā Co-Founder, [mloda.ai](https://mloda.ai/?utm_source=luma)** Xiaoheng spent years as a scientist and researcher before making the leap into entrepreneurship. She and her co-founder started [mloda.ai](https://mloda.ai/?utm_source=luma) just seven months ago. Today, they already have a product and a few pilot projects underway. āShe'll share what it's like to be in the early days right now, figuring out the product, finding early users, and turning an idea into something real. **Abhishekkumar Rai (Abhi) ā Founder & CPTO, Aerolead** Abhi has 15+ years experience across fintech, e-commerce, and healthtech, and decided to start a company in aviation, exploring a problem shaped by legacy systems. āHeāll share what it means to build as a solo technical founder: finding the right problem through customer discovery, navigating a complex and regulated industry, and working toward a first pilot when the people who feel the pain are not always the people who can buy the solution. Together, their stories offer three perspectives on the same journey: **from finding a problem worth solving, to building an early product, to scaling a company beyond its first stage.** āš” **What we'll talk about** * āHow do you decide what is worth building? * āHow do you get your first customers, partners, or pilot projects? * āHow do you build a network when you're starting out in a new environment? * āWhat does the first year actually look like? * āWhat changes as a startup moves from its earliest days to the next stage? * āWhat do you wish you had known when you were at 0? āCome with your questions, your half-formed ideas, or simply curiosity about what it takes to start. āš **What happens** ā**18:00 ā Grab a drink & settle in** ā**18:30 ā Panel: From 0 to 1: How Asian Builders Start** ā**19:30 ā Drinks & open conversations** ā**21:00 ā See you next time** āš **Who it's for** āAsian founders, engineers, product managers, researchers, operators, investors, and aspiring builders in Berlin. āYou might already be building something. You might have an idea you've been thinking about for months. Or you might simply be curious about entrepreneurship and wondering whether it's for you. ā**You don't need to have it figured out. That's the point.** āšø **A few quick notes** ā**Photos:** We'll take a few photos during the event for community posts. Let us know at check-in if you'd prefer not to be photographed. āš± **Stay in the loop** āFollow **Asian Builders in Berlin** for future events, meetups, and community stories.

Founders Running Club :: Berlin
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 AMā**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. āEvery Saturday morning we gather together and run through Tiergarten. Join us in one of these 3 routes: ā\* **5K** ā for new & beginner runners ā\* **7K** ā for regular runners ā\* **11K** ā 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**: āšļø Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 š Now in 50+ cities š Running + Networking events + Community ā**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) ā **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)
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