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Still Founders: Honest Stories & Dinner

Still Founders: Honest Stories & Dinner

Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 PM
From Still Founders Barcelona

Ten founders. Honest stories. A meal together. Join us at Balordi in Barcelona for a small, private gathering of founders who have experienced business failure or had to close a venture. In the first part, each of us will have up to 10 minutes to share our story: what we built, what happened, what we learned, and where we are today. Share only what you feel comfortable sharing. Everyone else will have space to listen. In the second part, we’ll eat together and let the conversation flow—ask questions, exchange perspectives, and get to know each other beyond our businesses. Perhaps new friendships, ideas, or collaborations will emerge. You don’t need a pitch, a success story, or a plan for what comes next. Just a willingness to listen and connect. Please keep each other’s stories confidential. The business may have ended. We’re still founders.

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Barcelona SaaS Founders Meetup

Barcelona SaaS Founders Meetup

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 PM
From Barcelona SaaS Founders Circle

**Building a SaaS business in Barcelona? Come and meet other founders who are focused on scaling a SaaS in 2026.** This is the third gathering of Barcelona SaaS Founders Circle: an exclusive evening for SaaS founders and cofounders to get to know each other, compare notes and build useful relationships. No panels, or pitch competitions...We'll have a light structure to get the conversations started, followed by time to connect properly. **Who it is for** Founders and cofounders building or running a SaaS product—from actively building and finding first customers to growing an established business. Our core focus is B2B SaaS, but other SaaS founders are welcome when the conversations are relevant. This is not a general business-services networking event. **What to expect** **18:30-18:45:** Arrive, settle in and meet a few people. **18:45-19:05:** A short welcome and introductions in pairs or small groups. **19:05-20:10:** Open conversation with light prompts / suggested topics. **20:10-20:15:** Wrap up and what's next. You can talk about finding customers, product decisions, pricing, hiring, founder-led sales - or simply what building your business is like right now. **The details** Date: **October 27** Time: **18:30–20:15, Barcelona local time** Venue: La Textil Collective ([Carrer de Casp, 33B, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a3791b6168ed:0xccdc2cc0ad2626ca?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)) Language: **English** Price: **Free to attend; please support La Textil by purchasing a drink or water.** Places: **20 founder attendees** **Coming on your own?** Perfectly fine. I will be there to welcome you and introduce you to people. You do not need to arrive knowing anyone. **A few shared expectations** Be generous with your experience, make room for others, and ask before giving advice. Introduce your product without turning the evening into a sales pitch. **Your host** I’m Michael Cummins, and I've worked in the world of SaaS for the last 15 years, at multiple Unicorns - from pre-seed through acquisitions and IPO's. I’m creating this group to build a useful local founder community that's focused on growth. Please RSVP only when you expect to attend. Plans change — just update your RSVP promptly so someone else can use the place. **See you there.**

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LeadDev Barcelona Meetup

LeadDev Barcelona Meetup

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 PM
From LeadDev Meetup - Barcelona
4.7

🚀 **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup #7 – Empowering Engineering Leadership** We’re back for another edition of **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup**, tailored specifically for **tech leads, engineering managers**, and **engineering leaders** looking to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. This event is all about **leading teams, driving engineering excellence**, and exploring strategies that can help you **scale your leadership impact**. With inspiring talks from top professionals and ample networking opportunities, this is the perfect environment for learning, sharing insights, and forging connections with peers. **What can you expect?** * **Actionable leadership insights** on scaling engineering teams and improving productivity * **Networking with fellow tech leads, engineering managers**, and senior engineers * **Delicious refreshments and snacks**, courtesy of our sponsor, Manychat 📅 **Date:** 22nd of October 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00 📍 **Location:** [Manychat's Barcelona Office (Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, Eixample, 08037)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GaVtstraiSM5fHo7) **Agenda:** 18:00 – Arrival, networking, and refreshments 18:20 – Welcome from the hosts 18:30 – Welcome from the sponsor 18:35 – **Leading with Context: AI for the Human Side of Engineering** \- Anastasia Videneeva\, People Growth Partner at Manychat Engineering leadership is deeply human work, but AI can still change how we do it. In this talk, I’ll share how AI can support this work as a thinking partner: helping leaders structure context, notice patterns, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions, while keeping judgement and relationships human. 19:00 - **Choosing the tools is just the First Step: AI adoption at Ocado** \- Edu Capell\, Engineering Practice Lead at Ocado\. In software development, selecting an AI tool is just the start. Real value requires moving beyond the buzz and solving actual engineering problems. We'll share Ocado Technology’s journey, discussing how we assess tools, the critical role of enablement, and how to measure impact as we transitioned from pilot to scale 19:25 – Closing remarks 19:30 – Networking with Food & Drinks 21:00 – Close Spaces are limited – **RSVP to secure your spot** and join a community of engineering leaders who are shaping the future of tech! Whether you're an established engineering manager or stepping into a leadership role, **LeadDev Barcelona Meetup** will give you the tools, insights, and connections to level up your career and make a lasting impact on your teams. If you need further information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@leaddev.com. Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community. We can’t wait to see you there! And don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups in the following months. Thank you to our Barcelona Meetup partner Manychat!

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Fuckup Nights Barcelona | 8th Anniversary

Fuckup Nights Barcelona | 8th Anniversary

Thu, Oct 22, 4:45 PM
From Fuckup Nights Barcelona
4.6

-**Please note this is a paid event that requires** [External Registration](https://buytickets.at/fuckupnightsbarcelona/2171477?a=Meetupmember#ticket_selectionpnightsbarcelona/r/meetup)- Join us to celebrate our 8th anniversary alongside 300 wonderful humans as we bring failure stories and unfiltered discussions with top international founders to the stage. Together, we’ll normalize these missteps as part of the process, stop fearing the fall, and officially rewrite the equation of success. Traditional wisdom presents a false binary: you either succeed or you fail. But real life and business don't work in straight lines. Failure isn't the opposite of success. Failure is an unavoidable, essential variable in the equation, providing data and lessons required to build and achieve something that lasts. Agenda: *18:00 **Doors Open & Welcome Drink** - 18:10 **Vulnerable Open Mic** *18:45 **We #ShareTheFailure (Fuckup Stories & Fireside Chats)** - Timo Buetefisch, Founder & CEO, Cooltra. *Juan Uribe, CEO & Founder, Healthy Poke - Silvia Rivela, Podcast Host *Stefania Nappo, Awaken - 20:10 **Networking** with food and drinks *21:30 **End**. Get [your tickets](https://buytickets.at/fuckupnightsbarcelona/2171477?a=Meetupmember#ticket_selection) and don't miss the great lessons with the stories of our amazing speakers, the fun, the beers and the amazing people which form our beloved community. **[Fuckup Nights](https://www.fuckupnights.com/)** is a global community and event series that shares stories of professional failure. Each month, in events across +250 cities and 70 countries, we get a couple of speakers to get up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional fuckup. The stories of the business that crashes and burns, the partnership deal that goes sour, the product that has to be recalled, we tell them all. The Fuckup Nights community in Barcelona was born in 2015 and currently has + 4000 members, in our by-monthly events we welcome an average of 120 attendees. Please, note this event is hosted in person and conducted in **English.**

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Founders Running Club :: Barcelona

Founders Running Club :: Barcelona

Sat, Oct 17, 7:20 AM
From Founders Running Club :: Barcelona
4.8

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 Now in 35+ cities Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com](http://foundersrc.com/)

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Speak-Up Culture at Work

Speak-Up Culture at Work

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM
From Let’s Speak Leadership
5.0

A practical workshop for leaders and professionals who want to create workplaces where people feel able to ask questions, raise concerns, admit mistakes and challenge ideas without fear of humiliation or dismissal. **[Tickets must be purchased in advance via LUMA](https://luma.com/ude3zcvc)** A strong speak-up culture enables people to raise concerns, ask questions, admit mistakes and challenge ideas constructively. It is not about avoiding difficult conversations, lowering standards or agreeing with every suggestion; it is about how leaders respond when someone brings forward a risk, uncertainty or different perspective. Through realistic workplace scenarios, reflection and paired practice, participants will explore the everyday reactions that either encourage voice or shut it down and how consistent, respectful responses build psychological safety over time. **We will cover:** * Explain what psychological safety means. * Recognise what makes a workplace feel psychologically safe or unsafe. * Use the LISTEN model when someone speaks up. * Choose one action to create more psychological safety at work. **Agenda:** * 19:00h – Doors open * 19:15h – Workshop starts * 20:30h – Networking **PLEASE NOTE:** * Tea/Coffee/Soft Drink/Juice included; additional consumption is at your own cost. * Doors close at 19:10, so please be on time. * Maximum capacity: 10 attendees. **Tickets: [https://luma.com/ude3zcvc](https://luma.com/ude3zcvc)** **About the Speaker:** Saba Shakir is the President of Women4Space and a leadership trainer specialising in workplace communication, leadership development and professional growth. She helps leaders and professionals communicate with greater clarity, confidence and intention. Learn more about her here:[ https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssabashakir/) Build psychological safety. Encourage people to speak up. Lead with accountability. **Don’t miss our next events: [https://linktr.ee/LetsSpeakLeadership](https://linktr.ee/LetsSpeakLeadership)** **Grow Your Voice. Grow Your Impact. ✨**

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Frequently asked questions

A CEO roundtable is a gathering where business leaders exchange insights and ideas. It's a forum for open discussion and mutual learning among peers.

On Meetup, search for CEO-focused groups in Barcelona to join relevant events. The platform lets you explore by interest, making it easy to connect with local CEOs.

Yes, use Meetup to find CEO groups near you. This provides access to regional events and professional networking opportunities tailored to executives.

CEOs benefit from roundtables by gaining new perspectives and ideas. They can network with peers and expand their professional horizon through discussions and feedback.

Participation may vary by event, as some roundtables might focus on current CEOs. It’s best to check the specific group’s criteria or event details on Meetup.

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It varies; some events are free, others require a fee. Check the individual event details on Meetup for any potential costs or requirements for participation.

Once you join a group, browse upcoming events on Meetup and RSVP to save your spot. It's straightforward and ensures you receive relevant updates.

Not necessarily; events can be held in-person or online, depending on the organizers. Verify the format when checking the event details on Meetup.

Starting a group involves signing up on Meetup and outlining your focus. This could be ideal for niche interests or specific leadership topics in Barcelona.

Meetup facilitates connections but cannot assure specific business outcomes. Engagement and active participation are crucial for meaningful networking.

Not always; it depends on the event. Some gatherings may welcome emerging leaders or those in transition to higher roles. Check event descriptions for details.

Meetup supports diverse interests, including business networking. Through groups and events, it connects professionals looking to share insights and opportunities.

It's likely but depends on the event's focus and RSVPs. For exact details, explore the attendee list or connect with the group organizer via Meetup.

Event themes can vary and are set by group organizers. Often, topics aim to address current challenges or trends faced by CEOs in Barcelona.