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Editor’s Note

Hey, dear reader! Welcome to the first issue of the found Hamburg newsletter. I’m beyond excited to see it has sparked your curiosity.

Yay! From now on, you’ll never miss out on cool events in Hamburg.

Let’s jump straight to it!

What’s Inside

In this issue, we’ll cover major events from 28.04 to 11.05. Expect to find out about conferences, tech and funding focused events. For those looking for thought-provoking discussions and some brain food, check out ā€˜Get Inspired’ section.

This Issue’s Gem

Drum roll, please! Just kidding, it’s so obvious I can’t ignore it šŸ˜„

What: OMR šŸ’« 

When: May 6-7

Entrance: 549€

Where: Hamburg Exhibition Centre

Why should I care: Expect insights from global figures like actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds, basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki, and tech leaders such as Nicholas Turley, Head of Product at ChatGPT, and Jen Wong, COO at Reddit. Whether you’re attending or not, expect Hamburg to be buzzing — hotels fully booked, streets congested, and the city’s energy at its peak.

Tech Bite

What: Fireside Chat - Deep Tech Investment Stories šŸ§‘ā€šŸ’» 

Entrance: Free

When: May 6

Where: Luruper Hauptstraße 1, 22547 Hamburg

Why should I care: Deep tech isn’t just about bold ideas—it’s about the people brave enough to build them. Join us for an intimate fireside chat as we unpack.

Funding Radar

What: Funding breakfast for innovative companies šŸ’°ļø 

Entrance: Free

When: May 8

Where: Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg

Why should I care: The research grant offers startups and companies an easy, predictable way to refinance up to 35% of their R&D expenses — with much higher approval chances than typical funding programs. This session gives you practical tips from experts who’ve already helped others successfully secure this valuable support.

Get Inspired

What: Founders Running Club šŸƒ 

Entrance: Free

When: Every Saturday at 9:30 am.

Where: Johannes-Brahms-Platz, 20355 Hamburg (near Laeiszhalle)

Why should I care: Tired of late networking evenings and want to kick off your weekend with some sports? Join the FRC for a quick 5K run: no pace judgment, just good conversation and endorphins. Bonus: We always finish at a local cafƩ for that well-earned coffee and networking time.

What: 12MIN.ME | HIRE #10 | EN | HAMBURG šŸš€ 

Entrance: Free

When: April 29

Where: Großer Grasbrook 17, 20457 Hamburg

Why should I care: A great opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders like Mattes Moormann motional.ly and reekruit, Svenja Maaske from Do It Agile, and Oliver Heinemeyer with Mirja Stille of Movendo Consulting and HumanFlow Consulting.

What: 12MIN.ME | HAMBURG | IGNITE #107 šŸ”„ 

Entrance: Free

When: May 8

Where: Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg

Why should I care: Get new ideas and real-world insights from three sharp minds: Derya Torun, Boxing Business Coach at Moving Power, Fiona Jasmut, Co-Founder of KassenKompass, and Julius Wittekind, Founder & Developer at Jazz Palace.

That’s a wrap! Thanks for staying with me on this one. Hope you found it useful :)

One last thing…

Before you call it a day, let me know what you’d like to see in the coming issues of the newsletter — simply reply to this email or hit me up on LinkedIn.

If there’s an event I should definitely include in the next issue, submit it here.

Looking for good vibes or need a companion for the upcoming issue of newsletter? Check out the official found playlist on Spotify šŸ’æļø 

See you soon,

Kyrylo from found Hamburg