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Pitch & Feedback #2 for founders and freelancers
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00 PM**Pitch & Feedback #2** Looking for honest feedback, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections? Skip the feeds and join the conversation. Join Pitch & Feedback - an interactive session where founders, freelancers, creatives, builders, and curious minds share ideas, get actionable feedback, and meet people who can move your projects forward. If you want to pitch, fill out this FORMS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd97VL_UczfiqObd2gxAfBcg1u8PJ-9eanHGPl1aINCpBQTLQ/viewform This is not a passive meetup. Expect: • Pitches & structured feedback • Guided networking • Open conversations **Who should attend?** 🎤 Presenters Anyone working on an idea, project, business, service, creative concept, or initiative and looking for feedback. 👥 Participants Anyone interested in startups, creativity, entrepreneurship, collaboration, or simply meeting ambitious and interesting people. To come and join, just click “participate” here on meetup and show up :)) . **Agenda:** 18:00 – Doors open 18:15 - Introduction & warm-up of guided networking 18:35/45 - Pitching & Feedback - Part 1/2 19:40 - Group foto (if you want) 19:45 - Pitching - Part 2/2 20:45 - Guided networking 21:00 - Open networking Timeline might adapt to current set-up. **What you get** * Get close to real ideas and challenges - whether you're presenting or contributing from the audience. * New perspectives & jumping straight into the conversion ... without algorithms, endless scrolling, or waiting for replies. * Meet people you probably wouldn't have crossed paths with otherwise. * Discover new insights and ways of thinking beyond your own bubble. Ah yeah, and we forgot one: HAVING FUN : **)** **Session Details** **📅 Monday, 22.06.2026** **🕕 18:00 – 20:30h** **📍 CI Space \| Bugenhagenstraße 9** Hosts: Erik & Belinda Presenter spots are limited: 4 presenter spots. Any questions? If you have any doubt or question, please contact us via LinkedIn. This helps us keep all communication in one place. Erik [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-hansen-488705180/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-hansen-488705180/) Belinda [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/befaust/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/befaust/) Looking forward to seeing your ideas and projects come to life. Belinda & Erik

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/event/meet-greet-cofounder-search-summer-edition](https://fi.co/event/meet-greet-cofounder-search-summer-edition)**!** 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
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