Growth Hacking Berlin

How to start a Startup:

meet every first Friday of the month\* people from diverse disciplines and cultures to * share food & experiences * get inspired * connect with interesting people **AGENDA** 1\. Boardingtime : 18:00\-18:30 2\. Welcome & Introduction\-Round: 18:30\-19:45 3\. Book of the month: 19:45\-20\.00 tba. Pause 20:00-20:30 3. **Topic of the month:** 20:30-21:30 The Delivery Gap, Brenn Hill The innovation speed in ai is so fast, that companies can't keep up reviewing, testing, securing, validating and deploying it. Brenn Hill will share his experience on how we can bridge the gap. 4\. Discussion\-Round: 21:30\-22:00 \>22:00 finish the wine and network The event is **free of charge**. **No previous registration required**. Just **show up between 18-18:30 with snacks/wine** or a friend. You register at the event by introducing yourself in the intro-round (60 sec p.p.). This is event is public and we take pictures, videos, that will be shared in our **Community-Support-Group in Whatsapp** and on social media. \* (except January since 2017)

AFRICAN FOOD FESTIVAL - BLACK & BIPOC LGBTQ MEETUP 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☀️

Hey y'all 🌞🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Let's get together for a Sunday afternoon filled with good music, good food, great conversation, a sunny vibe. Come join **BLACK & BIPOC LGBTQ+ Meetup @ African Food Festival Berlin.** **Date:** Sunday, August 23, 2026 **Location:** Jules B-Part (Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalderstr. 68) **Time:** 15:30 - 19:30 **There will be:** * Authentic African cuisine from talented chefs 🇪🇹🇳🇬🇬🇭 * African fusion & vegan options for a unique taste experience * 50+ Black-owned businesses showcasing fashion, jewellery, & more * Live DJ sets featuring Afrobeats, Amapiano & Afrohouse all day long **You can find more information here:** https://www.eventbrite.de/e/african-food-festival-berlin-summer-market-212223082026-tickets-1992479332319?aff=erelexpmlt **Please Note:** There is an entrance fee €5-€10. You can purchase an entrance ticket online or you can purchase an entrance ticket in person on the day of the event (although it may cost more). See you there! ❤️

Founders Meet & Greet🤝

Looking to connect with fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators? Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, networking, and collaboration at our **Founders Meet & Greet**. 📅 **Date:** 8 August 🕔 **Time:** 17:00 – 20:00 Whether you're building a startup, exploring new ideas, or looking to expand your network, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange experiences, and spark new collaborations. ✨ What to expect: • Networking with founders and entrepreneurs • Insightful conversations and idea sharing • New connections and collaboration opportunities • A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere Join our Whatsapp community for meaningful collaborations with other founders : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/K75rj3CXgqF2CpkIUtsVQs](Growfirma's Whatsapp community) We look forward to seeing you there!

berlinCreators Werkstattabend

Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace. Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten. Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns. Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.

Don't eat alone lunch #96 (in Fhain; Korean place)

🌟 Join us for **"Don't Eat Alone"** – an event designed to transform your lunch break into a social feast! **Tired of solitary meals in front of the computer?** **Thriving to meet some new people and curious what it may bring to your life?** Just come, check and enjoy a delicious meal with friendly faces. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and make your lunchtime a memorable social experience. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and let's build connections, one meal at a time! 🍽️🤝✨ PAYMENTS: the meetup is free, but everyone pays for their meals. Here you can pay by card easily.

berlinCreators eLAB-Werkstattabend

Wir bieten allen Interessierten die Möglichkeit, mit Elektronik zu basteln. Workshops und Vorträge zu verschiedenen Themen rund um Elektronik und Software sind willkommen. Von Arduino bis zu komplett selbst entwickelten High-End Schaltungen sind wir für alle kreativen Ideen offen. Wir haben auch Gruppen rund um das Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Wir treffen uns immer am Dienstag und am Freitag ab 18:00 Uhr. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr jederzeit Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten elektronischen Gehversuche starten. Wenn zeitgleich in den vorderen Räumen Workshops oder Vorträge stattfinden, kann hinten Werkstattbetrieb stattfinden.

Lerne Reden zu halten und Menschen zu begeistern | Berliner Rhetorikmeister

Liebe Rhetorikfreunde, Habt ihr Lust, die Kunst des Redens zu erlernen? Du kannst als Gast einfach reinschnuppern oder als Clubmitglied das volle Programme nutzen. Mithilfe eines ausgezeichneten praxisorientierten Programms kannst du einen von 11 verschiedenen Lernpfaden auswählen und in 5 aufeinander aufbauenden Stufen lernen: * frei und ohne Blackout zu reden * unterhaltsam und überzeugend zu präsentieren * souverän zu moderieren * Deine Körpersprache wirkungsvoll einzusetzen * spontan zu einem vorher unbekannten Thema zu pitchen Haben wir dich neugierig gemacht? Ganz gleich, ob du einfach mal „reinschnuppern“ oder dein Können gleich mit einer kurzen Stegreifrede unter Beweis stellen möchtest – wir freuen uns auf dich. Willkommen sind * Redebegeisterte * Redescheue * Kreative, denen die Werkzeuge zur Kommunikation fehlen * Angestellte/Selbstständige, die besser vor Publikum oder vorm Chef reden wollen Du kannst bei uns alle aktuellen Herausforderungen trainieren: * Präsenztreffen vor Publikum * Onlinetreffen * Präsentieren * Pitchen Wir freuen uns auf rege Teilnahme und Anmeldung. *** Der Eintritt ist kostenfrei. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 19:00 Uhr. Einlass ab 18:45 Uhr.

Model Mondays - Spotlight On Model router in Microsoft Foundry

AI agents rarely rely on a single model to solve every task. In this episode of Model Mondays, we'll explore how model router helps developers apply a hill-climbing approach to agent development by continuously finding better models for different steps in a workflow. Learn how to evaluate models, compare performance across providers and model families, and dynamically route requests to the model best suited for each task. Through discussions and demos, we'll show how model router helps agents improve quality, efficiency, and cost by treating model selection as an ongoing optimization process rather than a one-time decision. *** * [Explore the Resources](https://github.com/microsoft/model-mondays) * [Read the Newsletter](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/newsletter) * [Continue the conversation on the Discord](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/discord)

Build & Learn: From Data Science to AI Engineering Week 1

**📅 Week 1: Kickoff — From Data Science to AI Engineering** After a short break, Build & Learn is back with a new seven-week focus: learning how to build and ship real AI applications. 👩‍💻 AI engineering is becoming an increasingly important path for data scientists, analysts and Python developers. The biggest shift is not simply learning more machine learning theory—it is learning how to turn an AI prototype into a working application that other people can use. Over seven weeks, we will build AND deploy basic end to end LLM/AI project touching key technologies ( FastAPI, Postgres, Docker, a real AI pipeline. ) * **Week 1 — Kickoff & Setup:** Set up Python, GitHub, Docker, API keys, and run the starter project locally. * Week 2 — Learn the LLM specific layer. (OpenAI API) * Week 3 — Build production ready AI backends. (Fast API, MCP server) * Week 4 — Connect AI to your data with RAG (vector database) * Week 5 — Lean into evals and observability (tracing, evaluation) * Week 6 — Build & Ship Your Version * Week 7 — Demo Day By the end of the 7 weeks you will have a working AI application in your own GitHub repository and experience building an AI pipeline, backend, database and frontend. **✨ Who is this for?** This cycle is designed for data scientists, analysts, software developers and anyone interested in transitioning toward AI engineering. No previous LLM or AI engineering experience is required. However, you should already understand basic Python or be willing to complete some preparation before the first build session. **✨ Who’s hosting?** I’m Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI systems, causal inference and data products. I’ve worked on machine learning, uplift modelling, fraud detection and production LLM systems. I care about learning through building—and about moving beyond AI hype toward applications that actually work. 💻 **Bring:** **Your laptop** and curiosity. Please also grab ☕ at the octopus bar to support their business and providing the location!

OKR Leaders Meetup #7 - From Beginners to Experts - everyone is welcome!

✨ Let the lively discussions continue! ✨ **Join us for our 7th OKR Meetup!** We’re excited to welcome you to TAM Akademie, an inspiring location that perfectly matches what our community stands for: fresh thinking, experimentation, and meaningful exchange. 🚀 This time, we’re diving into: **“Beyond the OKR Playbook: 3 Challenges and How We Cracked Them at the TAM Akademie”** OKRs look great on paper - but in practice, they often create confusion, friction or unrealistic expectations when applied too rigidly. In this session, we’ll share insights from 4 years of working with OKRs at TAM: the myths, mistakes and tensions we’ve seen - and what actually helped. Together, we’ll explore three common OKR beliefs, challenge some “golden rules” and discuss when it makes sense to adapt the framework instead of following the textbook. Expect practical input, honest lessons learned and an open exchange with fellow practitioners. 🗓️ Agenda: 18:30 – 19:00: Arrival and Registration 19:00 – 19:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks 19:15 – 20:30: Interactive Session: Beyond the OKR Playbook: 3 Challenges and How We Cracked Them 20:30 – 21:30: Networking ⏰ Doors Open: 18:30 📍 Location: TAM Academy, [Hagelberger Str. 53/54, 10965 Berlin](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a84e4ee9d03035:0x3c19998b440eca7d?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Important:** Please register with your full name for smooth check-in. Photos will be taken during the event. 🚫 **No sales, no pitches, no hidden agendas:** Just honest conversations, shared learnings and real connection. **"MOVED":** We have moved this meetup to August, due to the slow response rate! The agenda will stay the same. Also the ticket price has been removed. Any paid tickets have been reimbursed. We are looking forward to seeing you there! 🥰 See you soon, Vivien & Maxi

Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders

CREATIVE WRITING

**DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING"** In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. **HOURGLASS METHOD** Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) **APPLICATION OF THE METHOD:** The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. **SETTING:** The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.