🎄🎁 FOMO Berlin - Become an ANTI Health Founder & join the biggest Secret Santa night | 16.12 - 23.12

Hey Berliners 🎄 

10 more spots left for ultimate FOMO’s Secret Santa & Christmas Sing-Along Night 2024 💙on Dec 18th, Wednesday, 7 PM. In collaboration with Urbanara, and powered by Heinz Wagner Sekt, Almdudler and Onibar we’re inviting 60 amazing FOMO community members—founders, investors, creators, and friends 💙—to an exclusive night of festive cheer. 🙋 Okay, I’ve got FOMO!

Check out these awesome carve-outs by Berlin startup stars Lea-Sophie Cramer (Mind Map 2025), Feliks Eyser, and Moritz Blees! 🚀✨ Links are at the bottom of the NL.

PS: We conducted a kinda fun video together with @mittedaily about Mitte and Wedding, check it out 👈

FOMO Shout-Outs 📢 

• 🥊 FOMO Berlin x Lucky Punch: Last Saturday was a blast, and we’ll be back on Saturday, 28.12, 11 am! Don’t miss out—bring a friend for just €25 (single ticket €19) because workouts are always better together! 💪 Stay afterward for mingling and snacks. 🎉

• 🛍 Christmas shopping at Urbanara: Enjoy 20% OFF on everything at Urbanara's stunning showroom in Schröderstraße (Berlin Mitte)! Just say you’re from FOMO 😎. Open Thursday to Saturday and on December 22 & 23.

• 🍙 Onibar (Catering) Soups & Onigiris: Whether it’s a casual gathering or a formal occasion, ONIBAR brings its bold flavors of Onigiris straight to your event! Reach out!

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FOMO Secret Santa Night partners 📸 

The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (16.12 - 23.12):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would like to attend if I find the time:  

• ENDSTATION – Cheers to the Journey 💘😀 | Monday, 6 pm - 9:30 pm: Celebrate an incredible year with Endstation at their first event in collaboration with nightart.club and justconnected.de! Expect music, surprises, and unique experiences. Limited spots!

• BNVC RealTalk – Perspectives on Nightlife & Culture: 2025 & Beyond 🎉✨ | (free) Tuesday, 6 pm - 10 pm: Join for insights into the future of nightlife, featuring panelists like Gizem Adiyaman (Hoe_mies) and Bernard Koomson (Deadhype), followed by an end-of-year celebration with festive drinks and music.

• FOMO Berlin Secret Santa & Christmas Sing Along night 🎄🎤 | 18.12, Wednesday, 7 pm - 10 pm: In collaboration with Urbanara, we’re thrilled to invite 60 of our cherished FOMO community members—founders, investors, business creators, and the people we love 💙—to an unforgettable Christmas night.

Monday 16th

• The Berliner Art Tour – Hip Hop: Conscious Unconscious at Fotografiska 🎶 🧑‍🎨 | 6 pm - 8 pm: Join The Berliner for its first-ever guided art tour, presented by Mastercard, at Fotografiska. From its origins in the Bronx to its global influence on music, art, and fashion, this tour offers unique insights.

• Female Capital Event – Empowering Women in Business 👩‍💼💡 | (free) 6 pm - 9 pm: Celebrate women-led innovation at Drivery, featuring inspiring startup pitches and exhibitors. Build connections and support female founders and investors!

• Amela Weihnachtsmarkt 🎅🕴️| 6:30 pm - 9 pm: Join Amela for a festive evening of connection and celebration at the Amela Weihnachtsmarkt, designed for aspiring founders, founders, investors, and allies.Holiday activities like Glühwein Tasting, Secret Stories Exchange, and Gift Raffle.

• ENDSTATION – Cheers to the Journey 💘😀 | 6 pm - 9:30 pm: Celebrate an incredible year with Endstation at their first event, in collaboration with nightart.club and justconnected.de! Expect music, surprises, and unique experiences. Limited spots!

Tuesday 17th

• HBA BERLIN PRESENTS 🍷🎅 | (free) 6 pm - 8 pm: Meet the Healthcare Business Women’s Association at the lovely Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market for their event “Meet the HBA”! Enjoy inspiring conversations, network with healthcare professionals, and soak in the holiday atmosphere. Don’t miss out!

• BNVC RealTalk – Perspectives on Nightlife & Culture: 2025 & Beyond 🎉✨ | (free) 6 pm - 10 pm: Join Best Night VC’s December RealTalk for insights into the future of nightlife, featuring panelists like Gizem Adiyaman (Hoe_mies) and Bernard Koomson (Deadhype), followed by an end-of-year celebration with festive drinks and music.

• Exclusive AR-Glasses Mastermind – Shaping the Future of Smart Glasses 👓✨ | (free) 6:30 pm - 9 pm: Join a selective gathering of AR pioneers in Berlin. Featuring discussions, expert insights, and networking with Mark Billinghurst and Karl Guttag.

Wednesday 18th

• XMAS Party – A Festive Gathering for Freelancers & Creatives 🎄 | 6 pm - 10 pm:Expect curated activities, a holiday gift exchange - Bring a small 5-euros present -, tasty snacks, festive drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and fantastic music in a cozy atmosphere.

• DIGITAL MIRRORS 🧠📹️ | (free) 6 pm - 10 pm: Experience the intersection of art, technology, and human experience at Factory Berlin Mitte. Explore immersive installations and live performances, followed by intimate artist discussions. Limited spots available!

• Framed Faces Exhibition 📸 | (free) 6 pm - 10 pm: The Framed Faces exhibition features stunning artwork by Artelier Jess and Bunkerwest Berlin. Expect musical guests and many special surprises throughout the night.

• ÜBERSTUNDE Berlin x AXICA – Festive Afterwork Celebration 🎄✨ | 6:05 pm - 11 pm: Join the collective Überstunde at the stunning AXICA by Frank Gehry, near Brandenburg Gate, for festive vibes, networking, and a toast to 2024. Registration required—secure your spot now! 🥂

• FOMO Berlin Secret Santa & Christmas Sing Along night 🎄🎤 | 7 pm - 10 pm: In collaboration with Urbanara, we’re thrilled to invite 60 of our cherished FOMO community members—founders, investors, business creators, and the people we love 💙—to an unforgettable Christmas night.

Thursday 19th

• AI-Powered Product Club 🤖 | 6 pm - 8 pm: Product folks exploring AI tools in their work. Share your AI journey—clever hacks, tool discoveries, and amusing fails—in a casual, intimate setting. Limited spots available!

• Founders & Wine: Thursday Night Networking 🍷 | (free) 7 pm - 9 pm: Unwind with fellow founders in Berlin over wine and casual conversations. Meet like-minded entrepreneurs and build connections to move forward with your ideas!

• INSIDE THE LIGHT – A Gourmet Winter Experience Series ✨ | 7 pm - 11 pm: Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening with a Michelin-star 8-course vegetarian menu by Stephan Hentschel, paired wines, and performances.

• Chess Thursdays: Game Night ♟️ | (free) 7:30 pm - 10 pm: Join the World Chess Club Berlin for a friendly tournament and casual games with the community. All levels welcome 🤝 

• #BOPS #GEN Z & BOOMER x Heimathafen Neukölln 🎭️ | (German) 8 pm - 10 pm: A performance where Berlin's Gen Z meets Boomer poets. This event brings TikTok trends and vinyl records, smartphones and newspapers together, offering witty insights into the clash of generations. Game on!

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 🚨

• FOMO Berlin x Lucky Punch 🥊 | 28.12, Saturday, 11 am: Don’t miss out—bring a friend for just €25 (single ticket €19) because workouts are always better together! 💪 Stay afterward for mingling and snacks. 🎉

• Summer Grooves Pt. 2 pres. by Luca Nova 🌞🎶 | 28.12, Saturday, 8 pm - 4 am: Danceable house and disco beats brought to you by Luca Nova & friends. Close the year in style at Bredouille Bar!

• MULTISEX NEW YEAR 👄 | 29.12, Sunday to Monday, 6pm - 8 pm+1: One last dance at Watergate—what better event than MULTISEX? Save the last dance and take Monday off to recover (though I’m guessing most of you already have it off 😎).

Friday 20th

• CODE x GitHub x LLM Studios HackDay #2 🚀 | (free) 10 am - 7 pm: Join builders of all levels for a day of focused work—finish a project, build an MVP, or polish your pitch deck! Enjoy coffee, lunch, and feedback sessions. To your keyboards!

• IWB Xmas Party with Jane and the Jam 🎉 | 6 pm - 10 pm: Celebrate the end of the year with UWB at Jane & the Jam - Enjoy music, networking, and fun with the IWB community!

• SOFIIA x STUDIO 1111 🎶 | (free) 9 pm - 12 am: A live show featuring exclusive tracks from SOFIIA, whose powerful voice and stage presence will captivate you. DJs UkiOki, Schiela, and Karolina Bnv will keep the beats flowing all night.

• Farewell: Mind Against 🎶 | 11 pm - late: You’ve all heard about legendary Watergate’s sacrifice to the real estate monster - we don’t thank you Gijora. For the final tributes, Mind Against takes the stage this Friday, accompanied by Sideral on the main floor.

Saturday 21th

• Founders Running Club :: Berlin 🏃‍♂️ | (free) 9:30 am - 11 am: Join a relaxed run through Berlin, bringing together founders, investors, tech enthusiasts, and creatives. Finish with coffee and networking. Pets, friends, and family are all welcome!

• Music Lovers & Creators Meetup 🎶 | 9 pm - late: Get ready for a groovy night at Ayoka Event Space. DJs will be performing. Don't miss out—comment "nice" in the post comments for the ticket link!

Sunday 22nd

• EPISODIC 2.4 – Episode III 🎉 | (free) 1 pm - late: Final EPISODIC 2.4 of the year at Studio DB with a Le Xmass Zpecial - The entire day will be filled with music and unique gifts. The market opens at 1pm with downtempo beats by talented artists, followed later by live and visual performances from 8 pm.

• More Christmas Markets 🎄🥨 | All day: The ultimate list for you to soak in as many Christmassy vibes as possible and roam through delicious displays before it all closes down until next year!

Monday 23nd - JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) 🎁

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FOMO Carve Out 🧠

• Another fantastic episode (in German) of Founder Mode by founders and investors Feliks & Moritz! This time, they interviewed the Solo GP Robin Haak. I love the radical honesty in this episode🎙️

• Fill out the FOMO Survey and win prizes!

• Here comes the Mind Map 2025 by Lea-Sophie Cramer. How will yours look like?

• Andreessen Horowitz published a new list of requests for startups to build. For anyone exploring what to build next, Ben Lang has summarised it for you.

• Newsletter that we like: 20 Percent Berlin

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