FOMO Berlin: October 9 - October 15

Hi, Berliners 👋

Berlin Saas week, ARRtist Summit, and PAKCon - this week is on fire 🔥 And I am sure I will get FOMO. Why? I won't be able to attend any events 😔 I am heading to New York 🗽 tomorrow to attend New York Tech Week backed by a16z to launch FOMO New York 🚀

Stay tuned for a new update next week 😏 and follow my journey on insta @ce_phas if you are curious. If you are in NYC or know someone who I should meet (founders, investors, eco-system builders), please reach out to me 😘 

FOMO Shout-outs 📢 

• My amazing friend Amelie Marie Weber, author and journalist has just released her debut book, "Generation Krise Hoffnung”. If you're seeking an uplifting perspective during these challenging times, this book is a must-read.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

The events below are the ones I am aiming to attend this week if I find the time for it:

• Bar Convent Berlin - Kink x Punch Room🍸 l Monday, 7 pm - The international bar and beverage trade show is on, and this event by Kink is definitely worth a visit! It’s held at KINK with Punch Romm as a guest!

• TechDay 2023📱l Tuesday, 9.30 am - An in-person conference by Project A leverages the tech community for exclusive and no-bullshit tech knowledge exchange. 😉 Hit me up if you want to join 👋

• ARRtist Summit🕴️l Thursday, 10 am - Meet 400 high-profile B2B SaaS Founders, CxO, VPs, and 100 B2B SaaS investors. Network with and learn from the most relevant community in B2B SaaS for DACH

The FOMO Berlin Week 💙 (9.10 - 15.10):

Monday 9th

• Factory Berlin - free coworking pass 🧑‍💻 l 9 am - sign up for a free week of coworking at Factory Berlin and receive exclusive program and event updates from Germany's strongest tech network

• Berlin Food Week 🍱 l 12 pm - Berlin Food Week combines people, doers, and ingredients. experience events like House of Food, French Affair Gönn Dir Gastro, and many others during the next week

• Bar Convent Berlin - Kink x Punch Room🍸 l 7 pm - The international bar and beverage trade show is on, and this event by Kink is definitely worth a visit! It’s held at KINK with Punch Romm as a guest!

Tuesday 10th

• The Breakfast Club | Peak x Collective 🍳 l 8.30 am - Rise and shine with an intimate mix of Berlin's most active business angels, founders, and more for a casual morning of croissants and conversation

• TechDay 2023📱l 9.30 am - An in-person conference by Project A leverages the tech community for exclusive and no-bullshit tech knowledge exchange. 😉 Hit me up if you want to join 👋

• Slack Community Event - Light up your workflows! 💡l 6 pm - Berlin Slack Meetup Group is taking part in Berlin’s annual Festival of Lights in an innovative way. You are of course welcome to join!

• Book release party “(Ge)Gründet!” by Anastasia Barner 📖 l 6.30 pm - My dear friend is celebrating the release of her book with 200 other people from the startup scene

Good Friends of FOMO (sponsored) 😏 

• The Mastermind Experience l 13. November - Join exceptional founders and creators for 5 days in Los Angeles. Sarah and Benjamin aim to empower the participants to achieve their next level in business and personal life. Now it’s your turn!

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Wednesday 11th

• PAKCon 🧠 l 9 am - Project a Knowledge conference: one of Europe’s most practical conferences bringing together founders, investors, thought leaders, digital experts, international media, and talents. Hit me up if you want to join 👋

• Women in Sales Network Breakfast Club Berlin 🥞 l 9 am - Join WiSN for a powerful morning of connecting, inspiration, and empowerment as they bring together female Sales leaders in Tech

• CMO & CRO NETWORKING NIGHT 🍽️ l 6 pm - OMR Reviews and Cremanski & Company are hosting this exclusive night with like-minded individuals from other SaaS companies. Apply now to get a seat!

• Open Source Fireside Chat 💬 l 6.30 pm - SquareOne VC is hosting a panel that is set out to answer one question: where does the intrinsic value of a software company reside? Followed by food, drink, and networking

Thursday 12th

• Cathay Innovation x Endeit Capital Founders Breakfast ☕️ l 8 am - a fantastic opportunity for founders gearing up for their Series A or B growth rounds, to share experiences with like-minded founders

• ARRtist Summit🕴️l 10 am - Meet 400 high-profile B2B SaaS Founders, CxO, VPs, and 100 B2B SaaS investors. Network with and learn from the most relevant community in B2B SaaS for DACH

• eSeed Berlin - Drinks 🥂l 6 pm - ​If you are in Berlin, eSeed would like to welcome you to our first event, meeting at Freundschaft for drinks and networking

• Verdane x ARRtist Official Growth Dinner 🌇 l 6.30 pm - Join the Verdane team for drinks and nibbles together with hand-picked DACH SaaS CEOs, co-founders, and executives at Fotografiska's rooftop bar

• ARRtist Closing Party 🎧 l 9 pm - Cavalry Ventures, Instaffo, and Zendesk are inviting ARRtist SUMMIT attendees and company friends to celebrate the finale of ARRtist and SaaS week, with special DJ guest

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Friday 13th

• Berlin SaaS Week Revenue Breakfast 🍳l 10 am - Pyne invites you to a morning filled with engaging discussion, networking, valuable insights, and of course a delicious breakfast!

• Communication & Donuts: How to communicate successfully 🍩 l 2 pm - For B2B firms, clear communication is key for visibility & brand strength. Join PIABO's free PR workshop to learn & network over donuts

• ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival 🎬 l 7.30 pm - The best poetry films from all over the world. 25 out of 1200 submissions are competing for 3 exciting awards, for best film at Kino KulturBrauerei

Saturday 14th

• Podfest Berlin 🎙️ l 10.30 am - PodFest Berlin is a homegrown podcasting festival celebrating our city's podcasts and podcasters. A friend of mine, Janine is having a live show with her podcast “On The Up & Up“

• PRN by Pornceptual ⛓️ l 11 pm - Muenzy is once again hosting the infamous Pornceptual, with a strict dress code, art installations, and a 🔥 lineup! You can still get tickets, so hurry before they sell out

Sunday 15th

• Festival of lights - closing/last day 💡l 7 pm - The annual festival of light, where Berlin’s sights and monuments light up, started this past weekend. This day is your last chance to check it out! 

• Reclaim the Internet 🦊 l 10 am - Mozilla invites you to an in-person event to shape its destiny and celebrate visionary voices who champion a more ethical, responsible, and inclusive web, with panels, exhibitions, etc.

Upcoming top events 🚨

• BlackInTech Europe Summit l 19. October - Ignite your passion for technology, innovation, and empowerment at the premier event dedicated to elevating Black Talent! a place to connect, inspire, and empower individuals shaping tech's future

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Don't FOMO 😬 We are back next week. 

Cephas & the FOMO team 💙

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