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✍️ FOMO Berlin: Lovable Founder Series is in town | 7.04 - 13.04

✍️ FOMO Berlin: Lovable Founder Series is in town | 7.04 - 13.04

Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Berlin

Cephas from FOMO
April 07, 2026

Hi Berliners 👋

Someone asked me last week what FOMO actually means.

I skipped the dictionary. I said: FOMO is the specific anxiety of knowing something important is happening somewhere — and you're not in the room.

He laughed. Lives in Mitte. Over 60. Still showing up.

That's Berlin. And April is when it peaks. Terraces open. Founders back. Investors who were "in a quiet period" suddenly very reachable. Something switches on. You feel it the moment you step outside.

Week of April 7. — Cephas, we are here so you don't have FOMO.

FOMO Off-Market connects a small number of companies with exceptional people from our network — no noise, just curated intros. Apply if you want in.

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📨 Stay subscribed to FOMO247 and keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities we’ve got in the works. Trust me, you won’t want to miss what’s coming next! 😉

I am very much looking forward to speaking at the Female Business Festival and talking about the power of IRL Events, Audience, and Community.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

We felt it at our last Padel event. The right people. The right energy. Can't wait to do it again.

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

TechThrive Scholarship Program 🌱 | Deadline 12th April: Scholarship spots for underrepresented individuals in tech to join the TechThrive experience. Includes coaching, mindful movement, and curated networking. For those facing financial hardship. Event in Munich Apr. 24.
Venture Architect f/m/d – Uplift Ventures 🚀: Hands-on role shaping logistics ventures with AI, automation, and digital platforms. Build, prototype, and scale innovative solutions alongside founders, partners, and customers. Mentorship, fast learning, and leadership growth.
OpenAI Cap Table Leak (via Philipp Klöckner) 📊 | Insight: Early investors are seeing extreme returns — angels up ~140x, Khosla 30x, Ashton Kutcher’s fund 43x. Employees hold ~20%, the non-profit ~25%, and Microsoft ~27%. A rare look at one of venture’s most asymmetric outcomes.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (7.4 - 13.4):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

Superchat × Needle: Builder’s Night 🤖 | Wednesday, 5:30 – 10 PM: Hands-on builder night creating AI agents, automations, and workflows, with teams building real solutions, showcasing projects, and networking over drinks.
BIANCO x FORBES – A New Chapter 🎬✨ | Friday, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM:
An invite-only gathering at the intersection of culture, business, and the creator economy. Featuring Pamela Reif, Younes Zarou, and selected leaders shaping the space, plus the reveal of something new. 📍 Delphi Filmpalast, Berlin
Lovable Founder Series Berlin - Build & Scale 🚀 | Saturday, 3 – 6 PM: Build your MVP, learn from real founders, and connect with a global community of builders scaling ideas.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

Apr. 10 – Apr. 12: ALGORAND BUILDERS HACKATHON Berlin BY 42 Berlin Blockchain 💻🚀 | 6 PM: 50-hour hackathon building AI-powered payments, DeFi, and real-world blockchain solutions with $20K prizes.
Apr. 13 - Apr. 15: ICBC Berlin 2026 🌿| 9 AM: Europe’s leading cannabis B2B conference connecting global brands, investors, and innovators through panels, networking, exhibitions, and industry insights.

Tuesday 7th

OpenClaw/Clawdbot Anonymous Berlin 🤖 | 7 – 9 PM: Informal AI meetup sharing workflows, experiments, ideas, and discussions around OpenClaw agents with builders, developers, and curious minds.

Wednesday 8th

WahlheYmat Talks – English Media Berlin 🗣️ | 5 – 6:45 PM: Key English-language media voices in Berlin discuss trends, insights, and challenges shaping the local news and content scene.
Superchat × Needle: Builder’s Night 🤖 | 5:30 – 10 PM: Hands-on builder night creating AI agents, automations, and workflows, with teams building real solutions, showcasing projects, and networking over drinks.
Women Who Build: Leadership Edition 👩‍💻| 6 – 10 PM: Edenity and Netflix created an event for leadership experience for women in tech, exploring challenges, growth, and connection through talks.
Ladies Social Hour @ Jane & the Jam 🍷 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Relaxed evening connecting women over wine, meaningful conversations, and curated moments designed to build genuine friendships and community in Berlin.

Thursday 9th

Factory Berlin: Art Meets Business 🍷🎨 | 5:30 PM: Evening exploring art, business, identity, and creativity with discussions, wine, and meaningful conversations between artists and founders.
Builders Night Berlin (OpenClaw, Paperclip & GStack) 🤖🔨 | 6 PM – 11 PM: A curated builder night focused on multi-agent orchestration and context engineering. Build, experiment, and demo alongside top founders, OSS maintainers, and AI builders. Limited spots, application required.
Less Data, More Presence - Future of Wearables ⌚ | 6 – 8 PM: Explore Calm-Tech™ wearables, stress interruption, and neuroscience to enhance presence over endless data tracking.
From Productivity to Meaning: Working with AI 🤖 | 6 – 9 PM: Explore strategic AI use, Cognitive Debt, and human judgment in product management for meaningful innovation.
ServiceNow Developer Meetup Berlin 💻| 6 – 9 PM: Developer meetup with presentations, AI workflows, networking, and discussions connecting ServiceNow professionals, sharing insights, ideas, and community knowledge in Berlin, Free Snacks and Drinks.
Building Wealth in Germany: Pension & Investments for Women 💸| 6:30 – 9 PM: Financial workshop for women covering pensions, investments, taxes, and strategies to build wealth, confidence, and long-term financial security.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 :

Thu. Apr. 16: Verena Pausder | Gründerszene x The Delta 💡| 6 – 11 PM: Fireside chat with Verena Pausder on startups, investing, and shaping Europe’s next-gen entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Wed. Apr. 22: After Work @Auxxo 🍷| 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Relaxed after-work gathering for Berlin VC and startup community with networking, drinks, and light snacks.
Thu, Apr. 23: BEST NIGHTS VC'S INVESTOR BRUNCH & MIMOSAS 🥂| 8:30 – 11 AM: Casual investor brunch with mimosas, bagels, high-quality conversations, networking, and connecting top investors in Berlin.

Friday 10th

2026 Fontstand Conference, Berlin 🎨| 10 AM: A two-day typography conference featuring workshops, talks, and networking with global designers, ending with a social party experience.
Employed.world Community Gathering #2 🤝 | 5:45 PM – 9:15 PM: Join panels, masterclasses, and networking sessions focused on AI, employability, portfolio building, and career growth insights from industry experts.
Secret Berlin Pop-Up Party Night 🎧 | 8 PM – 12 AM: Dance, connect, and enjoy high-energy DJ sets with a vibrant crowd, new friendships, and unforgettable late-night Berlin party vibes.
BIANCO x FORBES – A New Chapter 🎬✨ | (invite only)3:30 PM – 6:30 PM:
An invite-only gathering at the intersection of culture, business, and the creator economy. Featuring Pamela Reif, Younes Zarou, and selected leaders shaping the space, plus the reveal of something new.

Saturday 11th

Agentic FinAI Hackathon Berlin 🤖| 10 AM – 8 PM: Build AI finance agents, compete for prizes, collaborate with experts, and create real-world fintech solutions using cutting-edge tools.
Build Your AI Agent - Founders Only ⚡ | 12 – 6 PM: Founders build real AI agents with expert support, gaining hands-on experience, practical skills, and confidence applying AI to business ideas.
VELOBerlin Cycling Festival 🚴 | 2:30 PM: Explore cycling innovation, test bikes, watch races, attend workshops, and connect with enthusiasts at Berlin’s largest urban mobility festival.
Founder Series Berlin - Build & Scale 🚀 | 3 – 6 PM: Build your MVP, learn from real founders, and connect with a global community of builders scaling ideas.
LFDY – LIVE FAST DAY PARTY ROUND 2 🔥🍹| 4 – 8 PM: Streetwear, DJs, free drinks, day-party energy, community vibes, fashion meets music, socialize, and celebrate Berlin style.

Sunday 12th

Berlin Runs on FACTOR_ #2 | Running FOMO x FACTOR_ 🏃 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Join a social 6km run, enjoy healthy meals, connect with runners, and experience fun vibes, giveaways, and community fitness energy.
Oatly Sakura Pop Up 🌸 | 11 AM – 5 PM: Experience a sakura-inspired pop-up café with Japanese vibes, signature Oatly drinks, adaptogenic snacks, and matcha tastings. Start your day with a 6k cherry blossom run if you RSVP early.
Conversation Salon: Deep Talks – Joy vs. Pleasure 💬 | 4 – 7:30 PM: Step into an intimate space to explore the boundary between fleeting Pleasure and lasting Joy. Engage in structured conversations, reflection exercises, and mindful dialogue with a small group, accompanied by wine and light bites.

Monday 13th

Refugeworldwide Festival Curation & Programming Talk | 6:30 – 8 PM: An intimate workshop and Q&A exploring festival bookings, programming, and marketing, offering insights into curating underground music events and scenes.