FOMO Munich - love in the air 💘 : February 12 - February 18

Servus München 🥨 

Alibaba asserts that starting an e-commerce business has never been more straightforward. What I heard was, there has been never a better time to demage the environment… I might be bias, but you had to be there. They're aiming to globalize their dropshipping suppliers, which might feel like a great way to be more sustainable, some business models cannot be sustainable since china does not publish their minimum living vage since 2011.

However attending an IHK crypto sustainability meeting at Donnersblock, I was pleasantly surprised by the meaningful discussions on challenges and the role of demand creation in environmental impact.

Happy Monday 🫶 

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Thomas is the Founder & CEO of pplwise. pplwise offers a scientific recruitment approach that predicts and delivers hires, realistically. +99% of companies struggle with accurate headcount planning, which leads to HR teams not being flexible to deliver on hiring peaks. The old way of handling hiring peaks was hiring recruiters at all costs and then laying them off again when the hiring peak was over.

Leading companies like Uber, Wolt or Clark leverage the flexibility of plugging pplwise recruiters on and off whenever they need them to stay flexible during hiring peaks and deliver on headcount plans, predictable.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

• Faschingsdienstagsparty 🍷 | Tuesday - Celebrate with sparkling wine at Gürmet Wein & Meze.

• Climate Café: Sustainable Packaging 🌍 | Thursday - Join an informative session at TUM Think Tank to explore eco-friendly packaging solutions. Ideal for those passionate about combating climate change through smarter, greener alternatives.

• Climate Techies Munich 🌳 | Friday - Connect & network with fellow Munich Climate Techies founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability, climate change & cleantech

The FOMO Munich Week 💙 (12.2 - 18.2):

Monday 12th (9°C)

• Mobility Playground 🧘 | 6:30 PM - Join an open yoga class series at Lynk & Co Club München, featuring dynamic and energizing flows with Francesca Palmeri.

• Critical Sustainability Initiative 🌱| 7 PM - A critical discussion on sustainability at PATHOS theater.

Tuesday 13th (8°C)

• Galentine's Day: Intro to UI Prototyping 👩‍💻| 6:30 PM - Dive into web development with a friend this Galentine's Day in a free 2-hour prototyping workshop at Le Wagon Munich.

• Faschingsdienstagsparty 🍷 | After Viktualienmarkt Dance - Celebrate with sparkling wine at Gürmet Wein & Meze.

• Helau und AlaaW @ Schreiberei Innenhof 🎉 | 10 PM - Celebrate with a lineup of artists including MOLE NINI, KIMMERLING, and TUFACE.

• THE STAGE 🎤 | 7:30 PM - Celebrate girl's night with a Valentine's Special at THE STAGE, showcasing female artists and newcomers from Munich.

Wednesday 14th (11°C)

• Wine & Art Night 🍷 | 6:30 PM - Unleash your creativity with a brush and palette knife during a 3-hour abstract painting session. Enjoy fine wine while creating your unique artwork, guided by an expert.

• Red Roses Reception 🌹| 8 PM - Live music and dancing at Legal, with a complimentary shot. More Info

• MAC Cosmetics Preview Night 💄| 6 PM - Exclusive makeup demo at MAC Cosmetics in Munich before the dinner.

• FOMO Sundown Sail: Independent Valentine's Voyage 💘 | 6 PM- ​Listen up, lovebirds! ❤️‍🔥 Valentine's Day is around the corner, and we're ready to turn up the heat in Cape Town! Who said that Valentine's Day is all about romance? Join us for an unforgettable experience designed for those looking to make new and meaningful connections.

Thursday 15th (15°C)

• How to Change Careers into Tech 💼 | 6:30 PM - Explore transitioning into tech by learning about the Bildungsgutschein, a German educational voucher. This event offers insights on tech career paths, reskilling opportunities, and networking with professionals over pizza and drinks

• Climate Café: Sustainable Packaging 🌍 | 7 PM - Join an informative session at TUM Think Tank to explore eco-friendly packaging solutions. Ideal for those passionate about combating climate change through smarter, greener alternatives.

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Friday 16th (14°C)

• Climate Techies Munich 🌳 | 6 PM - Connect & network with fellow Munich Climate Techies founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability, climate change & cleantech

• WFP Innovation Pitch Event 🌐 | 4 PM - Join the WFP Innovation Accelerator to discover groundbreaking solutions addressing the global food crisis. It marks the conclusion of WFP’s 54th Innovation Bootcamp, aiming to stretch donor dollars further and reduce global hunger effectively.

• 🎉 +58 & TodaSana | 10 PM - Featuring the best of Latin and House music at Mint Club München. It's an 8-hour event that promises an unforgettable night of dancing and music.

Saturday 17th (11°C)

• Munich Security Conference 2024 🌍 | February 16-18 - The Munich Security Conference, celebrating its 60th anniversary, will convene global leaders to debate pressing international security issues. Hosted at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof, the event promises high-level discussions on the future of global order, defense, human security, sustainability, and technology, under the guiding principle of engaging in dialogue to build peace.

• Gluten-Free Recipes (Colombian & Italian)🍴 | 10 AM - This hands-on workshop led by Chef Álvaro at Munich Urban Colab teaches you to prepare delicious gluten-free dishes.

• Live Your Kinky Truth @ DNA Club 🏳️‍🌈 | 10 PM - Celebrate diversity and freedom at DNA Club. Embrace an inclusive, respectful night of techno, rave, and dance in a sex-positive environment.

Sunday 18th (11°C)

• GG Bavaria: The Gaming Convention in Munich 🎮 | 10 AM - Dive into the heart of Bavarian gaming culture with esports, indie games, anime, and nerd culture. Featuring a Career Day with workshops, information on game studies, and job openings at game studios.

• Propaganda Comedy presents Carmen Chraim 🎤 | 7:30 PM - Join for a night of humor with Carmen Chraim at LUCKY PUNCH Comedy Club, Munich. Enjoy her unique perspective on life as an Arab in Germany through observational comedy and personal anecdotes.

Upcoming top events 🚨

• ☕ SALON F: Female Founders Breakfast | February 27 - A networking event for female founders at SALON F - Club & Coworking for Women in Munich. Enjoy open exchange with peers over a French breakfast, sharing the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship, getting feedback, and networking

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