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Founders & Friends Event
Founders & Friends Event

Connect

Connect

Founders & Friends Pitch
Founders & Friends Pitch

Grow

Grow

DJ Alba
DJ Alba

Disrupt

Disrupt

Every last Wednesday of the month.

For founders and builders focused on real connections, sustainable growth, and building an ecosystem together

Pitch Your Company

Present your startup and gain visibility among fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and potential partners.

Founders & Friends Event
Founders & Friends Panelists

Become a Panelist or Moderator

Share your expertise with Berlin’s startup community! Join our panels or lead discussions to inspire founders, exchange ideas, and grow your network.

How does a meetup go?

6.30

pm

Easy Arrival

Welcome Drink + Snacks

7.30

pm

Legal Lounge

With H. Klemtz Winikes

8.00

pm

Ask Me Anything

Panel Discussion with our Experts

8.30

pm

Networking & Fun

Apperitives | DJ | Workshops | Karaoke

20+

Expert Panelists

200+

Different Businesses

150+

Attendees

Our Team

Sina Landorff

Co-Founder & Partnerships

Olena Didenko-Weber

Co-Founder & Operations

Ines Oliveira

Event Marketing Manager

Gopi

Partnerships & Sales

Image by Alexander Shatov
Image by Alexander Shatov

Our Partner Program

Founders & Friends partners with carefully selected brands to offer our community exclusive benefits, tools, and services — aligned with how modern founders build and scale.

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Our Partners

Nosh Food & Wine

Wines & Catering

PrilaPax Logo

Manufacturing

Der Herr Fuchs Logo

Pub Quiz

Hear from our Community

Real experiences, real impact

Yekta Göktaş
Digital Creator & Co-Founder
@ BerlinXperience
I love being part of the Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup! I attend almost every month, panels are insightful, each month has a fun and inspirational theme, and the community is super welcoming, full of inspiring founders or aspiring founders. You can form genuine, mutually inspiring friendships, and every session leaves me motivated with new ideas and connections
Michael Levin (1) - Michael Levin_edited
As both a panelist and attendee, I found the Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup to offer exceptionally relevant content and engaging speakers. The event struck a rare balance between professionalism and a laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere that truly resonated with Berlin’s startup community—grounded, open, and inspiring.
Michael Levin
Founder
@ Uphill Ventures
AnaMaria Quijano-Wittemann
Founders & Friends is a space where people genuinely care about each other’s journeys -curious, supportive, and interested in its members. People show up for each other, share openly, and learn together. Every meetup brings relevant topics to life in a collaborative, fun, and innovative Berlin spirit. It is a true community far beyond  just a networking event.
Co-Founder
@ Re:YVE
Jeet Thakkar
It’s rare to find a live event that balances sharp organization, proactive clarity, and a genuinely positive buzz—but the Founders & Friends Meetup does exactly that.
 
As a two-time panelist, I’ve felt fully supported, welcomed, and invigorated every time. Excellent work by the Avomind team.
Chief Business Officer
@ Lysto
Angeley Mullins
Avomind is a wonderful community that brings together some of the best founders and thought leaders in tech. I have had the pleasure of being a moderator and steering such meaningful conversations.
 
I highly recommend Avomind to anyone looking to build or scale their company.
Founder & CEO
@ Aetheris Ventures
Karina Indytska
The Founders and Friends Meetup is exactly what the name suggests: Founders and other business professionals come together in a friendly setting to share insights on complex topics in a light way.
 
The team plays an important role in setting the tone – always welcoming, supportive, and open to new ideas.
Community & Event Organizer
@ Fuckup Nights Berlin
Tatyana Fernandes
My experience with the Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup was very positive. The team and the level of organization were excellent. What stood out most to me was the cozy atmosphere of openness and the intimate setup, where attendees can ask any questions without being tied to boring agendas - just genuine connections and engaging hot topics.
Growth & Business Development Expert exApple, exSplitMetrics
Shona Neary
Being a panelist for Founders & friends was such a nice experience with the intimate crowd size that allowed more in depth conversations.
 
My fellow panelist speakers also brought up interesting dialogue that made the whole night go on a deeper level.
Founder & Artist
@ CounterCult
Bruno Schubert
With Wakeup Buddy, we had our first public pitch in front of a jury at Avomind's Company Pitch Contest @Playground Berlin. Eventhough a little nervous at first, the warm welcome to the Founders & Friends Community made us feel right at home, while facing challenging questions and gaining valuable feedback both from the judges and attendees. I can highly recommend it to anyone bold enough to embarc on a startup journey.
Co-Founder
@ Wakeup Buddy
Alba Castillo
Attending the Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup has been such an energizing experience. The community is welcoming, inspiring, and full of meaningful connections. I’ve loved being part of the event as both an attendee and a DJ, creating a fun atmosphere that brings people together. It’s a unique mix of networking, learning, and good vibes that makes every meetup memorable.
Sebastian Adler
As a panelist at the Founders & Friends Meetup, I was impressed from start to finish. The organization and communication leading up to the event were seamless and professional.
But what really made the event special was the open and incredibly engaged discussion—not only with the audience, but also within the audience. 
The Avomind team has created an event that really stands out in Berlin: grounded, inspiring, and full of genuine exchange.
Team Lead SEO
@REACHX
Timothy Heys
I’m a big fan of the Founders & Friends events by Avomind. They’re well organized, attract serious and interesting people, and always spark real conversations instead of surface-level networking.
 
Every time I go, I end up meeting smart folks and leave feeling energized and supported.
Founder
@ Blab Lab
Theodora Chatzipavlidis
Founders & Friends is hands down one of the best networking events I’ve attended.
 
It’s the perfect mix of insightful conversations with experts and genuine, human connection — all wrapped in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. That’s rare!
Reece Chittenden
The Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup is really something special. As a guest and panelist, you feel welcomed with open arms and get to meet a range of diverse professionals, all with a common goal of curiosity and meeting interesting people. As a panelist, I got to share my learnings in an environment that was organised and fun at the same time!
 
Can't recommend it enough!
Lead Product Manager
@Taxfix

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