Hey, dear reader!
A couple of months ago I asked you to share your favorite laptop-friendly spots in Hamburg. The list has grown to 30+ cafes and other spots where you can drop by and work — and it keeps growing.
But sometimes working alone just isn’t that much fun. Many of us spend days, if not weeks, working from home. Entirely remote, no office, no one to bounce ideas off. And most community events happen in the evening, when your energy is already low or you have other errands to run.
Hamburg has co-working spaces, but most require a membership, an application, or a monthly commitment. Sometimes you just want to show up and work.
That’s why we’re teaming up with betahaus and inviting you to the first found co-working day! Just show up with your laptop and work alongside other founders and operators from the community.
April 17, 10am–5pm at betahaus. Sign up here.
Because building something shouldn't be lonely.
Save the Date 🗓
The events I'm most excited about in the weeks ahead.
April 20
Scientists Founder Journey (English) — Meet physicist Dr. Dirk Raiser, the entrepreneur reinventing the modern spacesuit, and explore science-to-startup paths.
April 24
DN Capital Networking Brunch (English) — Network with founders, angels, and operators from Northern Germany's ecosystem featuring fireside chats.
May 4
TokenMade (German) — Experience 27 live AI product demos from 100 builders the evening before OMR. Apply by April 20.
Weekly Picks📍
All the events on my radar for this week.
This Issue’s Gem 💎
April 10-11
Future Leader Summit (English/German) — Connect with leading experts, gain mentorship, and turn opportunities into actionable plans at this 2-day event for aspiring leaders. Reply to this email, if you still need a ticket.
AI Everywhere 🤖
April 8
Autonomous Intelligence Forum (German) — Explore how autonomous AI agents are transforming business decisions through keynotes, panels, and a live podcast.
April 9-10
ChefTreff AI Hackathon (English) — Build real AI solutions for 9 corporate challenges alongside 350+ participants at this AI hackathon.
Tech Bite 🧑💻
April 9
Cursor Meetup #3 (English) — Dive into the latest AI-powered coding tools and workflows.
Startup 101 🔨
April 10
Startup Port @ FLS (German) — Network with founders, explore startup resources, and connect with Hamburg's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
April 10
build fridays (English) — Ship products alongside other builders, demo your progress, and get feedback from fellow founders.
Get Inspired ✨
April 8
Hamburg Global Innovators Circle Meetup (English) — Expand your network with founders and innovators from Hamburg's global community over drinks.
April 9
12min.me | IGNITE #117 (English) — Experience three rapid-fire talks on diverse topics followed by networking with Hamburg's most eclectic crowd.
April 9
Cleanup Run / FLS Side Event (German) — Run 5km through the park while collecting litter in this community challenge with 1KOMMA5° and adidas runners.
April 9
SheCapital Dinner (English) — An intimate dinner connecting female investors during the Future Leader Summit week.
April 9
ARIC Movie Night | The Imitation Game (German) — Watch the Alan Turing biopic and discuss what the Turing Test means in the age of modern LLMs.
Every Saturday
Founders Running Club (English) — Energize your weekend with fellow entrepreneurs during a judgment-free 5K run followed by coffee and meaningful networking conversations.
Open Calls 📣
Grants, programs, and opportunities waiting for your application.
ClimateLaunchpad 2026 — For early-stage teams with a green business idea. The world's largest green business ideas competition: free boot camp, weekly coaching, and a path from the Germany National Final to the Global Grand Final in Singapore. Deadline: April 30.
Entrepreneur First — Find a co-founder from EF's vetted talent pool, get an equity-free grant during ideation, up to $250K investment at company formation, and $600K+ in tech credits. Deadline: May 10.
NGI Zero Commons Fund — For developers, tech founders, and small teams building open-source software, hardware, or standards that strengthen the internet. Grants of €5,000–€50,000, zero equity, funded by the European Commission. Deadline: June 1.
Job Picks 💼
3 open roles worth a look this week.
Staff Engineer (AI Product Focus) at plancraft, a construction SaaS startup (Series B, €38M).
Head of Commercial Strategy at traceless materials, a bio-circular plastic alternative (Series A, €36.6M).
AI Operations Manager at Impossible Founders, a startup incubation hub (€50M+).
Hiring? Submit your job here. Want to feature it in the newsletter? Reply to this email.
That’s a wrap!
Check out the tune of the week from the found playlist
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Share found Hamburg with your friends
See you next week,
Kyrylo from found Hamburg