🍝😋 FOMO Berlin 💙 - FOMO Supper Club Dinner & Berlinale 75 | 10.02 - 17.02

Hey Berliners! 🍽

Berlinale 75 is here—are you ready? 🎬✨ If you get the chance, grab a ticket, catch a unique film, and soak in the magic of this iconic festival!

Meanwhile, we’ve been making waves in Cape Town! 🌍 WirtschaftsWoche gave us a few shoutouts in their latest piece: "How the German Tech Scene Spends the Winter in Cape Town" (paid article), and as well Diana Zur Loewen; thank you.

From our epic padel tournament last Sunday to our FOMO Supper Club dinners and our upcoming music festival appearance, a lot is happening. But what we’re most proud of? Our social impact event with Project Y.

FOMO Sponsor: Project Y - Smart Way to hire Tech Talents and Change Lives 🌍

I love meeting people who are building the future, and at one of my recent events, the FOMO x Project Y Impact Event in Cape Town, I met some truly inspiring ones.

Project Y is transforming lives by training insanely talented full-stack developers/people who’ve overcome extreme hardships and relentlessly honed their skills to break into tech. Now, they’re making an impact at top European companies like The Delta, Playbook, and Uncap.

Here’s why this is game-changing:

• Work with them for 2 months at ZERO cost—no risk, just pure potential.

• Hire for just €1,950/month—Project Y covers payroll, office space, and upskilling.

• This isn’t charity; it’s smart hiring. These devs were chosen from 21,000+ applicants and are ready to build and ship from day one.

Every employer who’s tried this has hired. And I get why. Cape Town sunsets? Stunning🌅 Next-level talent? Even better. 🤝

Don’t miss out—this is your chance to hire differently. Check out Project Y 👈

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FOMO Shout-Outs 📢 

• Last day of Y-Combinator’s Spring application is tomorrow🚀: It's never too early to apply for YC. You can even apply pre-revenue, key things are a strong application, a strong team, and a clear understanding of your problem.

• Blue Factory Berlin is launching its 2025 Exist Women Program, supporting up to 8 ambitious female founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Deadline Feb 14th.

• We are opening up a new FOMO Berlin Whatsapp Group, if you are on the waitlist or did not make the cut last time, this is your chance!

What did you FOMO last week 📸?

The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (10.02 - 17.02):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would like to attend if I would be in Berlin:

• Coffee Break with Atlassian ☕ | Tuesday, 9 am - 12 pm: Join experts from Figma and Atlassian to learn how to turn reactive work into proactive collaboration. Discover strategies to enhance cross-functional teamwork from the ideation phase all the way through to product launch and beyond.

• Bytes Against the Right 🧑‍💻 | Wednesday, 6 pm - 9 pm: Bytes Against the Right is an evening dedicated to empowering the Berlin tech community to stand up against far-right ideologies, hate speech, right wing populist agendas and champion democratic values.

• Imperia - Burning Love 🤩 | Friday, 8 pm: This is not just a show night - it is a gala and a party! Expect a glorious after-party post-show where you can dance to the sounds of love with our DJ, where you can play games, connect, and where many surprises await.

Monday 10th

• Impact Hub Berlin Open House Week #3 🏠 | 10 am: Come for the day to explore the wonderful Impact Hub (the biggest in Europe!). You can meet other potential members, co-work from the building, and come together in a zero-waste cafe for lunch. Pretty sure you'll love it! 

• Play Date Berlin Vol. 3 - Let's play! 🔥 | 6 pm: Bored in Berlin? Come along between 6 pm and 10 pm and play at one of the many game stations, look around, or just chat with people. Simply state which game you want to bring when you register for your free ticket.

• Spitzenpolitik x Berlin Tech: The Dialogue before the Federal Election [FDP] 🤗 | 6 pm - 8 pm: In this series of events, leading politicians visit the PT1 Clubroom to present their positions for progressive economic, climate and startup policy, to discuss them together and to question them controversially.

• Samurai Museum Berlin - ‘Waking Visions’ Exhibition 🖼️ | 7 pm: The Samurai Museum Berlin proudly presents 'Waking Visions', an exhibition celebrating the legacy of Surrealism while championing the voices of four exceptional young female artists—Lucia Berlanga, Eliane Diur, Zohar Fraiman, and Yunyoung Kim.

Tuesday 11th

• Coffee Break with Atlassian ☕ | 9 am - 12 pm: Join experts from Figma and Atlassian to learn how to turn reactive work into proactive collaboration. Discover strategies to enhance cross-functional teamwork from the ideation phase all the way through to product launch and beyond.

• Open Day & Introduction at 42 Berlin 🤗 | 5 pm: Discover a new approach to tech education at 42 Berlin. No traditional classrooms. Instead, you’ll have a project-based curriculum focusing on collaboration and solving real-world problems.

• BERLIN QUANTUM BBQ #11🧑‍🏫 | 5 pm - 7 pm: This event series is all about building community and sharing knowledge in a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you are a quantum expert or just curious about this cutting-edge field, you are welcome to join in for an evening of fun, networking, and learning.

• Fireside Chat #3: When to Pivot Your Business🧑‍💼 | 5:30 pm: Pivoting is one of the toughest decisions a founder can face—so how do you know when it’s the right time? Join this conversation with Sam Tuke, a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience leading tech companies, NGOs, and cooperatives.

• AI infra & open-source models #1 💻 | 6 pm: This event is designed to unite individuals deeply involved in the AI space to exchange ideas, share technical insights, and connect. Don’t miss it!

• SLEEK x Soho House Talk 🎙️| 7 pm: Step behind the scenes of modern filmmaking to uncover the challenges and rewards of balancing both creative and production roles in the industry with Luise Großmann, ‘UpperCut’ Actress and Producer and Christian Bracht, Publisher of SLEEK.

Wednesday 12th

• Berlin Founder Session with Matteo Cassese🤩 | 6 pm: Join founder coach Matteo Cassese for an intimate diagnostic session where you'll discover which of your "business problems" are actually symptoms of deeper issues, amongst other inspiring topics.

• Customer Success Meetup - Bites & Bonds Berlin 📉 | 6 pm - 9 pm: ​This Valentine's season, swap roses for retention strategies and chocolates for chats about churn! Join in for a special Bites & Bonds event, where Customer Success professionals come together to connect, share, and fall in love with NRR all over again.

• IWB Galentine’s Meet-Up Edition 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🕺| 6 pm - 9 pm: Join in for an inclusive Galentine’s evening where you’ll dive into the world of fertility preservation and egg freezing, led by Dr Lynae Brayboy, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Ovom Care.

• Bytes Against the Right 🧑‍💻 | 6 pm - 9 pm: Bytes Against the Right is an evening dedicated to empowering the Berlin tech community to stand up against far-right ideologies, hate speech, right wing populist agendas and champion democratic values.

• Artificial intelligence in pharma: between hype, hope, and fear 🤖 | 6:30 pm: Are you an AI enthusiast? ​In this talk, the panel will look beyond the hype and disentangle in which AI applications promise immediate benefits (e.g. by automating mundane work).

Thursday 13th

• Film meets Climate - presented by DCM x Waterbear x Carbon Equity 🎥 |10 am: DCM, Waterbear, and Carbon Equity want to use the opportunity to connect film with climate entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors. Don’t miss out!

• AI Builders Monthly Berlin 🍕 | 5:30 pm: ​This informal Meetup is all about the latest open-source AI models, RAG dev tools, agent frameworks, drinks, pizza and more!

• Berlin Independent Film Festival 2025 🎬 | 6 pm: Be prepared to be mind-blown! Come to the amazing @moviemento cinema between 12-16 February and dive into the world of independent films.

• Communication & Creativity for Start-Up Growth🧑‍💼 | 6 pm: ​This interactive workshop is designed for small business owners and tech startup founders looking to elevate their brand and communications efforts.

• 75th Berlinale: The films in competition 🎥 | 7 pm: The 75th Berlinale (Feb 13–23, 2025) brings 19 films into the race for the Golden Bear, including Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon and Michel Franco’s Dreams.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 🚨

• FutureTalk by BetterTrust: Start-up Hub Deutschland 📉 | February 19, 6:30 pm: Tune in as industry experts and start-up founders share their experiences and predictions. Look forward to an evening of exciting discussions and unique insights, presented by our select panel and wonderful networking opportunities.

• AWS GenAI Loft Berlin 🧑‍💼| February 24 - March 7, 9 am: Whether you're looking to gain deep insights, or get your questions answered by generative AI pros, AWS GenAI Lofts got you covered and provides everything you need to start building your next innovation.

Friday 14th

• Blurry Tales by Artyshox Collective 🎭 | 6 pm: Inspired by the stark contrast between ancient and modern dreams and desires, our current group exhibition, Blurry Tales, seeks to approach the topic of fairy tales and urban stories from various artistic perspectives.

• Valentines' Powerpoint Pitch Night 😄 | 6 pm: ​Join in for a fun evening where you can pitch your awesome single friends in a 3-5 minute PowerPoint presentation—or just come to watch, mingle, and meet new people!

• HAPPA Restaurant Berlin - Be Your Own Valentine's Dinner 💝 | 7 pm: No Valentine's date? No problem! Indulge yourself at this Valentine's Day dinner with a difference: all guests will sit together at two large tables, come alone or drag your bestie along - your choice!

• Single & Fabulous: Valentine's Eve Feast 💝 | 7 pm: Roots invites you to "Single & Fabulous", a night where heart-shaped pizzas meet heart-stealing vibes - whether you’re single, mingling, or rolling in with your crew (couples welcome too!)

• Full Circle Dinner-Series 🍲 | 7:30 pm: Clique Events Berlin has curated an intimate gathering of 8-15 guests for each event, ensuring the perfect mix of people around the table.

• Valentine’s with the Girls 🥯 | 8 pm: This is for the girlies - it’s actually a whole night of treats. Sweet, salty, buttery, bubbly—carbs, wine, and just a damn good time.

• Imperia - Burning Love 🤩 | 8 pm: This is not just a show night - it is a gala and a party! Expect a glorious after-party post-show where you can dance to the sounds of love with our DJ, where you can play games, connect, and where many surprises await.

Saturday 15th

• Berlin Winter Pride 😊🏳️‍🌈 | 11:55 am: Under the motto “Vote Love”, around 40 demonstrations, rallies, and events will take place across Germany, as part of a nationwide day of action by the German CSD movement.

• Candlelight Döner - Berlin Date Nights 💞 | 6 pm: It's a match! Residence at BU for Club Dating! What a commitment;) From now on every third Saturday of the month and from now on regularly in the great Beate Uwe!

Sunday 16th

• Co-Reading Meetup 📚 | 11 am: ​Bring along your current book to read (or something creative to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus session + discussion.

• ZumZum Sessions 🎧 | 7 pm: Get ready for a night of soul, jazz, and Brazilian rhythms with Monica Mussungo at ZumZum Sessions!

Monday 17th

• Aerial Yoga in Berlin 🧘‍♀️ | 4:45 pm: Floating weightlessly and wrapped in the cloth, it feels safe and liberating at the same time. Yoga exercises in the sling are an effective and powerful workout for the whole body.

• Friends In Fashion - Fashion Networking Party 👒 | 7 pm: Style & Sound invites you to mix and mingle with fellow creatives who share your passion for fashion - make new connections that could lead to exciting collaborations, lasting friendships, and fresh perspectives.

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