Business Model Generation

**Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ask Female Founders // Finding your first customer is hard. We talk with the two founders of MAD about their step-by-step route to success. ### Finding your first customer is hard, even when many people already believe in you. Location tba In this session, we talk with the two female founders of MAD about their compelling step-by-step story – from their idea of a sustainable material idea to a prototype in a climbing gym. We talk about their first proof of concept and their route to find investment to change the future of plastic materials. #### 💡 What You Will Learn * How a step by step strategy builds trust when founding a company * How media coverage and grant applications play a crucial role in the early days of your startup * Why finding your first customer is challenging even with strong backing and how to tackle it #### 🧑‍🏫 Speakers Marta Agueda Carlero & Manuela Garcia Co Founders of MAD Material * Building a deep tech startup using mycelium fiber to replace hard plastics * Developed the first climbing route made from mushrooms * Featured in Climbing Magazine and winners of multiple pitch competitions * Supported by Berliner Startup Stipendium and selected for Be Visioneers by Mercedes Benz and Vision Lab by Earlybird * Awarded third prize at the Singa Newcomer Award Berlin and funded through Transfer Bonus by IBB #### 🎯 Who Is This Event For * Aspiring female founders who want to learn from founders further along in their journey * Founders planning to raise a funding round and looking for practical tips and insights * Founders interested in finding out whether the Berliner Startup Stipendium is right for them \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈

**Fuel, Focus, and Founders: Join our Co-Working Day!** Tired of staring at the same four walls? Let’s change the scenery. 🚀 We’re hosting a full day of coworking, and you’re invited! Whether you’re deep in "deep work" mode or looking for your next big collaboration, this is the place to be. * **The Perks:** A desk for the day, plus all the water and coffee you need to stay sharp. * **The Goal:** Meeting potential co-founders / partners, getting feedback and business insights, and expanding your network. * **The Bonus:** Get the inside scoop on what we’re building at **Berlin Startup School** and how we can help your journey. You also get to know **The Delta** if you are looking for a desk or office. Come for the co-working, stay for the community. See you at the Delta! In order to provide the space, free coffee and water we have to charge a small fee of 10 €. This event is co-sponsored by our amazing Partner The Delta. If you are looking for a flex-desk, fixed-desk or office, hit us up for a discounted offer.

We are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem! If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun! ❯ **Your hosts of the day:** * Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Business Angel & Coach, MD @ Founder Institute Berlin) * Rikke Klitskov (Marketing Director @ Founder Institute Germany) ❯ **Who should Attend?** * Anyone interested in entrepreneurship * Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea * Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator * Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder ❯ **What is the Agenda?** * (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** **[https://fi.co/e/391859/meetup](https://fi.co/e/391859/meetup)!** **Reminder:** This is an event series for founders and startup enthusiasts looking to invest, mentor or co-found startups. It is not an event to solicit your paid service offerings or find a paid job. If you have a service offering that does apply to early stage founders and might be interesting for many, come up to us and ask us about the (paid) sponsorship opportunities. Service providers being called out by participants for repeated solicitation without us being aware risk being excluded from future editions! To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in October 2026, you can apply here: [https://fi.co/Germany](https://fi.co/Germany)**.** For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and [tech events available in Berlin](https://fi.co/events/berlin), see our [list of Startup Resources](https://fi.co/startup-resources). **About Founder Institute** The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Register: [https://luma.com/rjekky53](https://luma.com/rjekky53) Join us for a **hands-on introduction to Generative AI with Neo4j** with CODE University. ​In this **instructor-led workshop**, participants will explore how graph databases can improve GenAI applications and reduce common challenges such as hallucinations. You’ll learn key concepts including **Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GraphRAG, vector search, knowledge graphs, and AI agents**. ​The workshop follows a **mixed format** with theoretical lessons combined with practical exercises while instructors are available to support and answer questions. ​During the session, you will learn how to: * ​Use **Neo4j to enhance GenAI applications** * ​Build **knowledge graphs from unstructured data** * ​Use **vector embeddings for similarity search** * ​Create **GraphRAG retrievers using Python** * ​Build a **conversational AI agent using Neo4j and LangChain**

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION MANDATORY ⚠️** Registration on **Luma** is **REQUIRED** to attend this event. **Link: [https://luma.com/nklicoct](https://luma.com/nklicoct)** Your registration is subject to host approval. You must complete the registration process on lu.ma to receive the full event location details and confirmation of your attendance. **Please note: Without approved registration on Luma, you will NOT be able to access the event location or attend.** We are excited to invite you to an interactive workshop hosted by LISS x Semrush and led by **Saeid Nobakht, Lead AI Engineer at Semrush**, focused on bringing agentic AI into production. The session will last around 2 hours, followed by a networking session with Semrush and fellow AI enthusiasts (and free pizza 🍴😋🍕!). Bring your laptop! And please arrive a bit early to get settled :) **Schedule** * 17:45 - Doors Open * 18:00 - Start of Workshop * 20:00 - Networking + Catering **Abstract** Building reliable agentic systems requires more than evaluating individual LLM outputs — it demands a systems-level approach to testing, observability, and operations. This session covers how to design evaluation frameworks for multi-step, tool-using agents; how to instrument and trace agent decisions for debugging and audit; and how to recognize and respond to common production failure modes. **Who is this for?** This workshop is open to everyone curious about building with agentic AI. Technical background and Python knowledge recommended. **⚡ FINAL REMINDER ⚡** **You MUST register and be approved on Luma to attend. The event location will only be visible after your registration is confirmed by the host. Link: [https://luma.com/nklicoct](https://luma.com/nklicoct)** *** About BLISS: Berlin's AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. BLISS Workshops connect students and young professionals with industry partners. Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin

A meetup for people in e-commerce. Please find detailed information & registration on the luma listing: **Registration ONLY through** https://luma.com/vdy24kzk

What are dbt meetups? dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. **➡️ Join the dbt Slack community:** [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/) and make sure to add the **#local-berlin** channel in dbt Slack to be part of the conversation. 🤝 **Organizers:** Torsten Glunde (DDVUG), Stephan Durry (dbt Labs), Lucas Silbernagel (dbt Labs) **🏢 Venue:** Jugendherberge Berlin Ostkreuz - Marktstraße 9-12, 10317 Berlin **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** **📝Agenda** * 6:00 PM: **Check in/Registration** * 6:30 PM: **Welcome Remarks** 🎤 (Torsten Glunde, DDVUG) * 6:40 PM: **What’s new with dbt?** 🎤 (Stephan Durry + Lucas Silbernagel, dbt Labs) * 6:55 PM: **1\. Talk:** **Model-driven Platform automation with dbt** 🎤 (Torsten Glunde, DDVUG) * 7:15 PM: Break * 7:30 PM: **2\. Talk:** **From Events to Decisions - Data Engineering in a Blue-Collar Hiring Marketplace** 🎤 (Shpat Cheliku + Jerry Nwabuilo, PowerUs) * 7:50 PM: Networking & Reception with Food and Drinks **Closing doors at 6:40** The Berlin dbt Meetup is always booked out within a few hours - it's amazing to see how many people from the dbt community want to attend. To give those that are on the waitlist a chance to attend, **please update your RSVP if your plans change**. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- dbt is the standard in data transformation, used by over 40,000 organizations worldwide. Through the application of software engineering best practices like modularity, version control, testing, and documentation, dbt’s analytics engineering workflow helps teams work more efficiently to produce data the entire organization can trust. Learn more: [https://www.getdbt.com/](https://www.getdbt.com/)

Deutsch/English mixed, but hosted by a Berliner—expect some real talk. No pressure, no forced vibes. Just a relaxed social evening where you can show up as you are, have a drink, and meet people naturally. Whether you're new to the city or have been here for years, this is a chance to experience Berlin in a more authentic, unfiltered way. Come by, stay as long as you like, and see where the night goes.

Join us for an inspiring life drawing session in Vetomat, Berlin. Our sessions provide a supportive and creative space for artists of all levels to practice figure drawing in a relaxed environment. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, our group welcomes everyone to come together and explore the art of life model drawing. Channel your creativity and hone your skills as you sketch our professional life model during our dynamic sessions. You can expect a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where you can exchange ideas, techniques, and feedback with fellow artists. No ticket required, payment is by donation, suggested amount is 10,-

🚀 **From Idea to First 10 Customers** Turning an idea into a business is one thing — getting your first customers is where it truly begins. 📅 **April 18, 2026** ⏰ **13:15** 📍 **The Social Hub Berlin** This session is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand the **practical steps of going from idea to traction**. We’ll focus on what it really takes to move beyond the idea stage and start building something people actually want. 🔹 How to validate your idea early 🔹 Finding and understanding your target customers 🔹 Practical ways to get your first users or clients 🔹 Common mistakes founders make at the beginning 🔹 Turning feedback into real improvements Whether you’re just starting out or already building your product, this session will give you **clear insights and actionable steps** to move forward. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey. 🤝 Join Our WhatsApp Community For updates about upcoming events, networking opportunities, and founder meetups, join our **WhatsApp community** where entrepreneurs support, connect, and grow together. 👇 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL)

**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)

from the crew that did [the biggest AI hackathon in Germany:](https://luma.com/hl7wv7k3) this is the first build fridays berlin. ​every friday in hamburg, founders and builders bring laptops, work on the thing they actually need to ship, show what moved, and talk through blockers. ​now we are bringing that format to **berlin**. ​ ​**what it is:** * ​an open work session for people building something real * ​startup work, side projects, products, prototypes, agents, workflows, decks * ​​a room full of people who would rather ship than talk about shipping ​ ​**who comes:** * ​founders * ​engineers * ​product people * ​operators * ​first-time builders and repeat founders ​ ​**what happens:** * ​open door from 4pm to 11pm * ​come at the time that works for you * ​7pm intros so everyone knows who is in the room (30s each) * ​work time, demos, feedback, and blocker-solving throughout the evening ​ ​**free.** ​bring your laptop and come ready to work on something. ​ ​**one more thing:** ​we want build fridays berlin to become a real weekly event. ​if you want to help host it long-term and grow it through beavership (our ambassador programm), come talk to us. ​more on that here: [https://ai-beavers.com/beavership](https://ai-beavers.com/beavership?utm_source=luma)

**Flight Levels® Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!** For this **Flight Club** we’re playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes. We’ll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will... * Play in multiple small teams * Roll dice, move work and see what happens * Capture data and metrics for analysis * Have some fun, and learn something * Quick debrief, and * Some networking opportunities Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-) The evening will look something like this... 17:30 — Arrival and socialising 18:00 — Start and introductions 18:15 — Simulation rules and constraints 18:30 — Simulation begins 20:30 — Debrief 20:45 — Wrap up 21:00 — Finish **We will start on time, so please be punctual.** Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.

# The AI Ebook Advantage: Write, Publish & Profit Imagine creating and selling ebooks with the assistance of AI. This intensive masterclass reveals how to build a genuine publishing enterprise. **Important:** An RSVP is just a placeholder. *Click the link below and complete the official registration process* to confirm your spot. ### [🚀 Claim Your Seat! 🚀](https://remoteready.io/product/AIEbookBusiness?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-04-17T22:00:00Z) --- Let's explore how to profit with AI ebooks, including niche analysis, using AI to generate written content, listing on Amazon KDP, and driving ongoing sales. You'll discover a complete methodology for building a hands-off book-based revenue stream. ## Is This For You? * Freelancers aiming toward passive, asset-backed income * Entrepreneurs who are investigating new AI-centric business ventures * Individuals interested in generating passive income through digital offerings * Anyone searching for a scalable, online side business ## What You'll Uncover * Real-world examples of profitable AI ebook businesses pulling in $2K–$20K each month * A deep dive into legal considerations, plus guidelines for using books created with AI * Easy-to-follow steps on how to publish on Amazon KDP, along with other platforms * Strategies for optimising prices and choosing appropriate keywords to improve discoverability * How to build an ebook catalogue to generate ever-increasing passive earnings * AI-driven writing tools to quickly make high-quality books ✨ Publish your first book with the help of AI tech. Your publishing journey begins now! 🖊️ ✨

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

## Unlock the Power of Prediction: Polymarket Masterclass Ever felt like you could foresee the future? Now, put those insights to work. Join us for a deep dive into Polymarket, the prediction market platform, and learn how to turn your knowledge of current events into real opportunities. It's more than just guessing; it's about strategic analysis, risk management, and capitalizing on market inefficiencies. ### Is this workshop for you? This session is tailored for: * Those brand new to prediction markets and ready to learn the ropes. * Sharp minds that enjoy analyzing data and making calculated decisions. * Individuals with a passion for news and current affairs, looking to leverage their insights. * Anyone seeking alternative income streams powered by event analysis. ### What's on the agenda? During our time together, we'll cover: * Demystifying Polymarket: From initial setup to executing your first prediction. * Essential risk management techniques to protect your investments. * Decoding market signals and understanding liquidity dynamics. * Tactics for identifying and exploiting market mispricings. * Constructing a robust portfolio for consistent gains. * Inspiring examples of successful Polymarket strategies put in motion. _"The instruction was clear, the advice was practical, and the techniques were actionable. I've already made back my registration fee!"_ - Recent participant ### Secure Your Spot – Full Registration Required! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out. RSVPing "yes" on Meetup **does not** confirm your spot. You **must** complete the official registration using the link below: ### [✅ Claim Your Seat! ✅](https://remoteready.io/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-04-17T22:00:00Z) Let's transform your knack for predictions into a powerful income stream! Register now.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.