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Hi Berliners 💵
Still recovering from Super Week. The calendar, apparently, did not get the memo.
Last week we hosted a Fundraising Salon with RSM Ebner Stolz. Thirty seats. Founders raising. Investors deploying. The kind of room where term sheets get conceptualized over wine — no panels, no keynotes, just the right people at the right table. That's the FOMO format at its most precise.
Next week, we're back on stage. I'll be speaking at the Business Creator Summit in Berlin and the RuhrSummit in Bochum, sharing what it actually looks like to build something like FOMO from the ground up. The real story. The hard parts too.
And we're not done yet. Two sports events for founders and investors are coming — built for the kind of people who close deals in person and don't need a slide deck to connect. Details below 👇
FOMO stopped being "just" a newsletter a long time ago. We're building the infrastructure that connects great people, founders finding investors, startups hiring talent, operators opening doors. Because every investment, hire, and partnership starts with a conversation.
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Our upcoming 3 FOMO Events 🚨
Tue. Jul. 7: FOMO x NordicTrack: Wellness Leaders Gathering 🧘♂️🖤 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Investors, Founders, Studio owners, and operators shaping Berlin's wellness scene, in one room. Movement session in a unique location, NordicTrack product preview, all-black dress sportswear code. Curated. Berlin
Wed. Jul. 8: FOMO x season5: Founder x Investor Padel Open 🎾 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Berlin's founder scene trades boardrooms for courts. Mixed doubles, Giant Americano format, new partner every match. Flying buffet, bubbles, DJ after. TioTio Padel Berlin Rooftop.
Tue. Jul. 14: FOMO x season5: Founder x Investor Padel Tournament Munich 🎾 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Founders. One court. One trophy. Mixed doubles, drawn on-site. Drinks, snacks, racket rent included. Munich's founder scene, but make it competitive. PadelCity München Tucherpark, München.
See you soon, Berlin.
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What did you FOMO last week 📸
FOMO x RSM Ebner Stolz - Fundraising Salon Last Tuesday, FOMO247 and RSM Ebner Stolz brought founders together for an honest conversation on term sheets, investor rights, and fundraising mistakes—without investors in the room. Trust, transparency, and real lessons shared.
FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :
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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (23.6 - 29.6):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥
These are the events I would attend if I find the time:
ROI VENTURES SUNDOWNER 🥂🌇 | Wednesday: Private founder and investor meetup for consumer goods, relaxed sundowner, curated guest list, no pitching, no agenda, just conversations and connections around K5 week in Berlin.
In the /loop - An evening with AI-pilled builders By Claude for Startups 🤖🍽️ | Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Intimate AI builder dinner for engineers, PMs & designers, real conversations on what’s working in AI, production lessons, model limits, and practical workflows.
A Song For You – A Soulful Missa 🎼 | Saturday, 8:00 PM: Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, rewritten in the language of A Song For You. Berlin collective meets Konzerthausorchester. The Bonn premiere already happened — this one's the Berlin moment. Konzerthaus Berlin.
All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨
Sun. - Wed. 21 - 24: Summer Berlinale at Freiluftkino Friedrichshain 🎬✨ | Various Time: highlights from the 76th Berlinale before cinema release, bringing festival-style film experiences to Berlin’s summer nights in a relaxed outdoor cinema atmosphere.
Tue – Wed. 23 - 24: K5 FUTURE RETAIL CONFERENCE 2026 🛒🚀 | 8:30 AM – 5 PM: 5,000 retail heads descend on ESTREL. Two expo halls, 70 masterclasses, an open bar that never runs dry. China, AI and social commerce eat the old playbook alive. The Connect Party closes it out. ESTREL Berlin.
Tuesday 23rd
K5 Ride & Recover 🚴 | 8 AM: 45 minutes of spinning before a full day at K5. LOOSH x Toern bring recovery into the conference conversation. Electrolytes, cycling socks, bagels after. Show up with a clear head. STORM Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin.
FOUNDER MODE TALK - Ufuk 🚀🧠 | 6 PM–11:30 PM: Interactive founder discussion exploring leadership, decision-making under pressure, growth challenges, self-awareness, organizational dynamics and entrepreneurial resilience.
HIGH-RISK HR: PREPARING YOUR PEOPLE TEAM FOR THE EU AI ACT 🤖📋 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM: Expert panel explores EU AI Act compliance, HR technology risks, AI literacy requirements, practical implementation strategies and networking.
Mixtape at Michelberger 🎸 | 8 PM: Jeremy Blvck, Captain Casablanca, Ectoderm88 and more live in the courtyard. Hot dogs. Unlimited Spritz. A very Berlin Tuesday. Michelberger Hotel, Berlin.
Wednesday 24th
ROI VENTURES SUNDOWNER 🥂🌇 | All Day: Private founder and investor meetup for consumer goods, relaxed sundowner, curated guest list, no pitching, no agenda, just conversations and connections around K5 week in Berlin.
Revenue for Breakfast #18 – Multi-Agent AI for Commercial Ops | Cremanski & Company - Events🚀 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Multi-agent AI session shows practical revenue workflows, live demos, GTM systems, and real-world commercial operations applications.
MENTAL MATTERS BERLIN From Kira Marie Cremer 🧠✨ | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Interactive mental health workshop focusing on stress management, prevention tools, reflection and wellbeing in modern working life.
Avomind Connect: Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup - Summer Party ☀️🍻 | 6:30 PM – 12: AM: Summer community meetup for founders, builders & creatives, BBQ, drinks, games, DJ sets, storytelling, and relaxed networking.
In the /loop - An evening with AI-pilled builders By Claude for Startups 🤖🍽️ | 7 PM – 10 PM: Intimate AI builder dinner for engineers, PMs & designers, real conversations on what’s working in AI, production lessons, model limits, and practical workflows.
Thursday 25th
To Customer Value and Beyond – addressable value 📊| 6 PM – 9 PM: Explores B2B SaaS customer value measurement through talks, panel discussion, networking sessions, practical insights, hosted at SAP Berlin event experience.
Nosh RELAUNCH EVENT (Nosh Food and Wine) 🥂| 6 PM - 10 PM: Celebrate Nosh's webshop launch with complimentary Cava, curated wine bundles, DJ sounds, late-night currywurst, goodie bags, and a speech by founder Jordi.
Cee Cee City Walk – Berlin Community Stroll 🚶♂️ | 7 PM: Community city walk through Berlin neighborhoods, starting Kottbusser Brücke, meeting people, exploring streets, ending with drinks and networking in Neukölln.
HER SOUND: VOLUME 4 🎤🌇 | 7 PM – 10 PM: Intimate rooftop live music showcase celebrating women and gender-diverse artists through storytelling, connection, performances, and community gatherings.
FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 :
Mon. Jun. 29: INMerge Berlin 🌉 | 10:30 AM – 4 PM: GITEX's official side quest. Founders, VCs and corporate innovators wire Berlin straight into Baku, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Pitches, panels, one networking break, zero wasted time. AXICA, Pariser Platz 3.
Tue. Jun. 30 – Wed. Jul. 1: GITEX AI EUROPE 🤖 | 9 AM – 6 PM: AWS, AMD and HP take the floor. OpenAI, Bosch and Euronext take the stage. Perplexity, Miro, DeepL and Delivery Hero wander the halls. Supernova founders pitch for €50K. Messe Berlin's AI invasion. Messedamm 22, Berlin.
Wed. Jul. 1: HOTLINE Magazine Issue 6 Launch Party 📰🔥 | 4 PM – 10 PM: Magazine launch event featuring Issue 6 unveiling, DJ sets, drinks, networking, celebrating creative culture and Berlin nightlife community gathering experience.
Friday 26th
Cognee V1 Prelaunch Party 🎉 | 7 PM – 11 PM: Live demo of Cognee V1 AI memory system showcasing benchmark performance, retrieval improvements, and persistent agent memory capabilities with drinks and networking.
DURCHLICHT Group Exhibition - atmo__studios 🎨🍷🎶 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Group exhibition featuring works by Luis West and Self Described, with natural wine, Aperol, music, and contemporary art.
Kolonnadenbar Sommerfestival 🌊 | From 6 PM: Vagabund takes over the Museumsinsel all summer. This week: Tunes & Tastes on Wednesday, DJ Matabolism on Friday. Spree views, craft beer, live sets on one of Berlin's most beautiful terraces. Kolonnadenbar, Museumsinsel.
Kreuzberg Festival 🎸 | From 4: PM daily: Berlin's best street festival returns to Kreuzbergstraße. Three stages, three days — Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, Blues, Metal. Local bands, market stalls, Moonshine in mason jars. Free entry. Kreuzbergstraße, Berlin.
Saturday 27th
telli x LiveKit Voice AI Hack ⚡ | 9 AM – 9: PM: One-day hackathon building voice AI apps using LiveKit infrastructure and Codex, with mentorship, prizes, demos, and full-day hands-on engineering collaboration.
Berlin Book Festival 2026 📚🎤🌿| 11 AM – 7 PM: Large open-air book festival featuring publishers, author readings, stage talks, discussions, food stalls, and literary cultural exchange.
Berlin Schöneberg Spa Opening – Choose Calm | wellnest_spa 🤍✨ | 2 PM – 7 PM: New spa opening with private nests, meditation sessions, snacks, drinks, giveaways, discounts, and chance to win membership prize experience.
A Song For You – A Soulful Missa 🎼 | 8 PM: Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, rewritten in the language of A Song For You. Berlin collective meets Konzerthausorchester. The Bonn premiere already happened — this one's the Berlin moment. Konzerthaus Berlin.
Sunday 28th
Reading Rave – 1 Hour Offline Club Berlin 📚🎶 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM: Phone-free outdoor reading session with live music in Volkspark am Weinberg encouraging relaxation, community connection, and mindful offline social experience.
Día del Ceviche – Atelier Culinario 🐟🍸 | 2 PM: Peruvian-inspired ceviche celebration featuring fresh seafood dishes and Pisco Sour cocktails in a social dining experience by a chef-led culinary studio.
Reading Room x Filter Sessions – Silent Reading & Listening Pop-up 📚🍵 | 3 PM – 4:30 PM: Curated silent reading session with ambient soundscape, tea service, and communal listening experience blending books, music, and mindful shared atmosphere.
The Bittersweet Swap - Mitte Daily 👗👜 | 4 PM – 6 PM: Bring clothing, accessories, or treasured items, exchange them for new finds, enjoy drinks, and win prizes through community swapping.
Tag der Architektur 🏛️ | All day: Berlin's architecture opens its doors. Guided tours, open studios, rooftop offices, and new builds across every district — curated by the Architektenkammer Berlin. The city as a building site worth seeing. Citywide, Berlin.
Monday 29th
The New Village Brunch – Parents IRL Gathering | Jamila Küppers & Kathi Binnig🥐 | 10 AM – 12 PM: Curated intimate brunch bringing parents together for real-life community building, conversation, and connection as a side event of BCS in Berlin.
INMerge Berlin 🌉 | 10:30 AM – 4 PM: GITEX's official side quest. Founders, VCs and corporate innovators wire Berlin straight into Baku, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Pitches, panels, one networking break, zero wasted time. AXICA, Pariser Platz 3.
Eyes in the Sky: The Drone Revolution in Critical Infrastructure - PT1 & Pathfounders 🚁🎙️🤖 | 6 PM – 8:30 PM: Live podcast exploring autonomous drones, AI, infrastructure resilience, startup innovation, founder insights, investor networking, and industry connections.
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