Editor’s Note
Hey, dear reader!
While on vacation, I revisited Eric Ries' The Lean Startup, a book I first read years ago without the right context to truly absorb its lessons. Now, as a founder, concepts like value vs. waste, validated learning, and MVP aren't just theory, they’re shaping every decision I make.
What strikes me is how these ideas, now considered startup fundamentals, reveal new layers of meaning with experience. I'm discovering that truly grasping these concepts isn't about knowing the definitions, it's about living them through the messy reality of building something from scratch.
What's a book you've revisited or discovered recently that hit differently because of where you are in your journey? I'd love to hear about reads that have shaped your thinking.
Eric Ries - The Lean Startup
What’s Inside
This week, I invite you to look beyond Hamburg and find out what other Nordic cities like Kiel and Bremen have to offer (spoiler: a lot!) ⚓
Enjoy these small adventures!
This Issue’s Gem 💎
What: Waterkant Festival
When: June 19-20
Entrance: Paid
Language: German and English
Where: Kiel
Why should I care: Experience one of northern Germany’s most vibrant festivals for innovation, startups, and digital culture. Set by the sea, this two-day event brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech minds for inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and unforgettable networking in a festival atmosphere.
Festival Summer 💃
What: nextMedia Festival
When: June 18-19
Where: Am Sandtorkai 27, 20457 Hamburg
Entrance: Paid
Language: German
Why should I care: Explore the future of media in a one-day experience filled with bold ideas, emerging technologies, and innovative storytelling formats. Connect with creators, innovators, and industry professionals shaping what’s next in the digital content landscape.
What: Startup Summit Bremen
When: June 19
Where: Bremen
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Why should I care: Meet with founders, investors, and innovation leaders from across northern Germany at this full-day summit packed with pitches, panels, and networking. Whether you’re launching, scaling, or scouting talent, this is the place to plug into Bremen’s growing startup ecosystem.
AI Everywhere 🤖
When: June 17
Where: ABC-Straße 19, 20354 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Why should I care: Want to learn how to build and deploy agentic systems? Dive into the world of AI agents at this hands-on workshop featuring Dawid Ostrowski from Google.
When: June 17
Where: Neuer Pferdemarkt 17, 20359 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Why should I care: Exchange ideas and network with other female AI enthusiasts in a relaxed atmosphere. Regardless of whether you are already deeply involved in the subject or are simply curious - everyone interested in artificial intelligence is welcome here!
Make Impact 🤝
When: June 17
Where: Alter Teichweg 25, 22081 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Why should I care: Learn how to turn good intentions into real impact on this strategy workshop for changemakers, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs. You’ll gain practical tools to sharpen your goals, align your actions, and increase your effectiveness.
Tech Bite 🧑💻
When: June 17
Where: Schäferkampsallee 16, 20357 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Why should I care: Explore the future of GitLab with an in-depth look at ‘GitLab Pages: Parallel Deployments and more’. Hear from GitLab Senior Fullstack Engineer Janis Altherr and discover how to create review apps for Pages sites.
When: June 17
Where: Schopenstehl 32, 20095 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Why should I care: Connect with the Flutter community at a relaxed evening meetup where developers of all levels come together to share experiences, ask questions, and talk all things Flutter.
What: Vue.js Meetup
When: June 19
Where: Überseering 18, 22297 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Why should I care: Expect an evening of tech talks, Q&A, and networking — hosted by Tchibo.
What: Dev & Design Meetup
When: June 19
Where: Große Rainstraße 31, 22765 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Why should I care: Join Hamburg’s dev and design community for an evening of insightful talks, relaxed networking, and creative exchange.
Get Inspired ✨
When: June 17
Where: Rothenbaumchaussee 19, 20148 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Why should I care: Engage with other women to exchange ideas, find like-minded individuals, and grow your network.
When: June 18
Where: Feldbrunnenstraße 67, 20148 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: English
Why should I care: Connect with influential voices from business, politics, philanthropy, and science in Hamburg. This evening promises thoughtful conversation, exceptional cuisine, and space for meaningful reflection.
What: Founders Table
When: June 18
Where: Eifflerstraße 43, 22769 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German
Why should I care: Exchange ideas and get honest feedback from fellow founders facing similar challenges. Be a part of the space to share insights, troubleshoot issues, and grow together.
What: Startup2Go
When: June 19
Where: Jungestraße 10, 20535 Hamburg
Entrance: Free
Language: German and English
Why should I care: Walk, talk, and connect with fellow founders and startup enthusiasts on a morning stroll through Borgfelde to Hamm.
When: June 20
Where: Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg
Entrance: Paid
Language: German
Why should I care: Start your day with a high-energy networking session featuring a morning impulse, 60-second intros from all attendees, a focused 10-minute talk, and an open exchange of recommendations.
What: Founders Running Club
Entrance: Free
When: every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Johannes-Brahms-Platz, 20355 Hamburg
Language: English
Why should I care: Tired of late networking evenings and want to have kick off your weekend energetically? Join us for a quick 5K run. No pace judgment, just good conversation and better endorphins. Bonus: We always finish at a local café for that well-earned coffee and networking
That’s a wrap! Thanks for staying with me on this one. Hope you found it useful :)
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Kyrylo from found Hamburg