🏃 FOMO Munich: Introducing FOMO Off-Market: The Best Hires Aren’t on Job Boards | 24.03 - 30.03

Hey FOMO Munich,

Over the past months, something interesting kept happening. Almost every week, founders would reach out asking, “Do you know someone for this role?” — and at the same time, operators and investors would tell us, “I might be open for something new, let me know if you hear anything.” And more often than not, we actually did.

After 80+ events and 40,000+ people brought together across Berlin and Munich, we sit pretty close to what’s actually going on — who’s building, who’s moving, who’s quietly exploring. So we started making introductions. Informal, low-key — but with surprisingly strong outcomes.

Now we want to lean into this and try something new: FOMO Off-Market. A more intentional way to connect a small number of companies with high-signal people from our network. No job boards, no noise — just curated introductions to people you wouldn’t come across otherwise. If you’re hiring (or thinking about it), reach out → Learn more. 

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

• Mon. Mar. 23 – Wed. Mar. 25: Data Driven VC Summit 2026 📊 | Virtual:
  A global summit for investors, founders, and operators exploring data-driven venture capital. Expect insights on AI, investing strategies, and the future of tech — all through a data-first lens.

• Lessons of a First-Time Fund Manager — Mario Gabriele shares insights from running his first VC fund: developing conviction, backing founders early and navigating the uncertainty of venture.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (24.3 - 30.3):

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

• Foundacious #2: Munich 💼 | Tuesday, 5:30 – 9:30 PM: Fundraising insights with speakers, networking, and prize draw; connect with startups, angels, and VCs.

• Gourmet Event “Fashion × Food” 👗🍴 | Thursday, 8:15 – 11:59 PM: Michelin-starred chefs, live music, drinks, and fashion presentations for a luxurious evening.

• Gründerpokern im WERK1 ♠️♦️ | Friday, 6 PM – 2:30 AM: Poker night with founders, networking, free drinks, music, and prizes, perfect for beginners and startup enthusiasts.

Tuesday 24th

• OpenClaw Hackathon + Roundtable Munich 🤖🛠️| 1 – 9 PM: Hands-on hackathon exploring OpenClaw agents, prototyping workflows, and discussions on AI strategy, business impact, and networking with builders and leaders.

• Foundacious #2: Munich 💼 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM: Fundraising insights with speakers, networking, and a prize draw; connect with startups, angels, and VCs.

Wednesday 25th

• Lunch & Learn: Championship Mindset 🧠 | 12 – 1 PM: Learn mental performance, resilience, and leadership strategies from a former tennis pro turned sports psychologist.

• AI Innovator Munich 🤖 | 6 – 9 PM: Explore building production-ready AI apps with live demos, expert talks, and real-world insights for developers and engineers.

• Drinks & Chess on a Ship ♟️ | 7 – 11 PM: Relaxed chess evening with drinks, music, and matched games for players of all skill levels.

Thursday 26th

• OpenAI Codex Community Build Meetup – Munich ☕️💻 | 9 AM – 1 PM: Casual coworking meetup for Codex users to build projects, meet OpenAI engineers, exchange ideas, ask questions, and network over coffee.

• Ethereum Munich #2 🥨 | 6 – 9 PM: Monthly meetup for Ethereum builders, founders, and curious minds, networking, talks, and small-group discussions.

• MUC.KI – AI Meetup Munich 🤖 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Exchange ideas on AI in practice, for tech experts, founders, and decision-makers.

• Partnerships Meetup Munich 🤝 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Learn and network with B2B partnership professionals while enjoying snacks and drinks.

• Dinner Club 💛 🍽 | 6:45 – 10 PM: Cozy girls’ dinner with food, chats, and good vibes, meet amazing women and enjoy a lovely evening.

• Gourmet Event “Fashion × Food” 👗🍴 | 8:15 – 11:59 PM: Michelin-starred chefs, live music, drinks, and fashion presentations create a luxurious evening experience.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

• Tue. Mar. 31: Agentic Coding Meetup 🤖 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Explore real workflows, tools, and lessons on building with AI coding agents while scaling engineering productivity efficiently.

• Thu. Apr. 16: Unprepared Night 🎤 | 7 – 11 PM: Interactive discussion on democracy, media, and optimism with experts, no scripts, just real conversations and audience engagement.

Friday 27th

• Female Business Brunch I 🌸 | 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Network, share insights, and connect with Munich’s female entrepreneurs in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

• How to Play IP the Silicon Valley Way 💡 | 4 – 5:30 PM: Learn patents, trademarks, strategy, and AI legal insights to build scalable and defensible startups from an expert speaker.

• Gründerpokern im WERK1 ♠️♦️ | 6 PM – 2:30 AM: Poker night with founders, networking, free drinks, music and prizes, perfect for beginners and startup enthusiasts.

• Séjour x Studio Vimø 🪩 | 7 – 10 PM: Meet, chat and enjoy drinks in a relaxed 20–33 crowd, with short conversations, good vibes and fun connections.

Saturday 28th

• Early Birds x Dolce Vita Club 🌊✨ | 3 – 7 PM: Enjoy yoga, community run, music, drinks, food, and an exclusive merch drop in a vibrant social atmosphere.

• LOOSH x SESSION LABS MUNICH: SAUNA RAVE VOL1 🔥 | 6 – 10 PM: Experience sauna, ice bath, music, movement, and community in a high-energy, sober wellness rave atmosphere.

Sunday 29th

• Run. Coffee. Rave ☕️⚡️ | 11 AM – 1 PM: Join a social run through Munich followed by a daytime coffee rave with DJs, free coffee, and exciting prizes.

• Run & Rave by NVRSTP 🏃☕ | 11 AM – 1:30 PM: Join a community run then enjoy a coffee rave with music, free coffee, and raffle prizes in an energetic social atmosphere.

Monday 30th

• Feminists United Open Meeting ✊ | 7 – 9 PM: Join an open feminist meeting for exchange, networking, learning, and discussions on intersectional change and collective action in the community.

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