Event Series
Community Nights are all about connection, conversation, and collaboration. It's a welcoming space where founders, students, and curious minds gather to share ideas, stories, and experiences. Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of entrepreneurship or already building your venture, these evenings provide the perfect setting to meet new people, learn from each other, and find inspiration. There’s no agenda other than to connect, support, and engage in meaningful conversations that can spark fresh ideas and lasting relationships. Join us to be part of a vibrant community where knowledge flows freely, and everyone is welcome to contribute their perspective.
Startup Tour Goes London
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As part of their ongoing Startup Tours, students had the opportunity to visit the vibrant startup city of London, engaging with a diverse range of innovative companies and inspiring people.
The tour offered insights into startup journeys with Diginius, Greentech innovation from OKIPA and OakTree Power, and cybersecurity perspectives from Coalition Inc., Zeit AI (YC S24) gave students a glimpse into early-stage entrepreneurship and the Y Combinator experience.
At Northeastern University London’s Startup Hub, students enjoyed a diverse lineup of speakers and discussions, while QuantCo offered valuable networking opportunities and a look into data-driven business.
The tour also included key insights into the investment world—from Sustainable Ventures’ distinctive business model and co-working concept, to entrepreneurial support from Entrepreneurs First, venture debt perspectives from Claret Capital Partners, and a closer look at investment banking with Carlsquare.
The experience gave students a hands-on understanding of the startup and VC ecosystem—showcasing the many paths available in the world of tech innovation.
Startup Tour Goes Munich
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Over four packed days, 16 HPI students explored Munich’s vibrant startup ecosystem—meeting founders, VCs, and tech pioneers up close.
The journey began at 10x Founders, offering a firsthand look into early-stage venture capital. At CareMates, students gained personal insights into the realities of founding and persistence. A visit to UnternehmerTUM and the MakerSpace at TUM sparked ideas through hands-on innovation and inspiring conversations.
Networking and founder stories took center stage at START Munich’s Connect event, while deep dives at First Momentum Ventures and project b. shed light on startup funding and founder experiences.
Highlights continued at Marvel Fusion with a look into nuclear tech entrepreneurship, followed by a live robotics demo at RobCo, and meaningful discussions around purpose and data protection at Kertos.
This tour gave students real-world insights into the challenges and possibilities of entrepreneurship—showing just how diverse, demanding, and exciting the startup journey can be.
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