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Cephas from FOMO
April 21, 2026

Hey FOMO Munich,

It feels good to be back! So okay, next topic:

Who’s heading to OMR this year? 🎉 We’ve created the ultimate 👉 OMR Side Event Cheat List, your go-to guide for everything happening beyond the main stage. It’s a working document, so check back in 24 hours for updates.

Got an event we should include? Send it our way at [email protected], and we’ll make sure it’s on the list.

We’ll be there too, feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect.

Week of April 7. — Cephas, we are here so you don't have FOMO. 

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FOMO Sponsor 🤝 : Berlin Build Station

Berlin Build Station runs from April 27 to May 11, it's a two-week in-person sprint for the Solana startup competition with over $2.5m in prizes & pre-seed investment. Build cool products and meet other founders, developers and mentors.

The program wraps up with Demo Day on May 12 and we offer $16.5k in local prizes there. Apply now: https://lu.ma/buildstation.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

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FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

  • Account Director, Startups — OpenAI 🤖 | Munich (Hybrid): Own relationships with top startup customers building on OpenAI's platform. 6+ yrs PaaS or API sales, founder background preferred. One of the first startup-facing hires in DACH.

  • Future Founder Program — Point Nine Founder Summit 🏔️ | Jun 4–7: 150 founders. Bavarian Alps. Point Nine opens a Future Founder track — early builders, off-record sessions, AI-era company building. Apply-based. Das Achental, Grassau.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (21.4 - 27.4):
FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

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

  • Munich MLOps Community Meetup #24 📊 🤖 | Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Technical meetup featuring AI talks, agent systems, real-time data, and networking for machine learning engineers and enthusiasts.

  • Founder Fail Tales Vol. 5 💥🚀 | Tuesday, 7 - 10 PM: Storytelling night where founders share real startup failures, lessons learned, and entrepreneurial journeys followed by open mic and networking session.

  • Point Nine Physical AI Meet-up Munich ⚙️ 🤖 | Thursday, 5 - 9 PM: Evening focused on robotics and embodied AI featuring talks on spatial intelligence, world models, infrastructure, and real-world AI deployment systems.

Tuesday 21st

  • Food Startup Campus 2026 From StartinFOOD GbR. 🍽️🚀 | 9 AM - 6:30 PM: Full-day conference with startup pitches, masterclasses, tastings, and networking for founders exploring food innovation and business growth opportunities.

  • Digital Products Creation in the AI Era - Prjctr Global Community 🧠💡| 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Panel discussion on designing AI-driven products, real workflows, tools, challenges, and collaboration between designers, developers, and product teams.

  • Munich MLOps Community Meetup #24 📊 🤖 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Technical meetup featuring AI talks, agent systems, real-time data, and networking for machine learning engineers and enthusiasts.

  • Women in Sales München April Dinner 🍷💬 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Intimate networking dinner for women in B2B sales focused on honest conversations, career sharing, and community building in a relaxed setting.

  • Founder Fail Tales Vol. 5 💥🚀 | 7 - 10 PM: Storytelling night where founders share real startup failures, lessons learned, and entrepreneurial journeys followed by open mic and networking session.

Wednesday 22nd

  • Social Run Munich 🏃‍♀️🌞 | 6 PM: Easy-paced 5K group run with warm-up session, scenic route through Maxvorstadt and English Garden, plus free drinks post-run.

  • Donna Luise x raaaw RUN 🏃‍♂️🧃 | 6 - 8 PM: Social 5K group run with warm-up, steady pace route through Munich landmarks, ending with free drinks and community hangout.

Thursday 23rd

  • Why START? Info Session Presented By Start Munich 🚀🎓 | 4:30 - 7 PM: Student entrepreneurship intro event with founder stories, short talks, Q&A, and networking for those exploring startup community and growth opportunities.

  • Point Nine Physical AI Meet-up Munich ⚙️ 🤖 | 5 - 9 PM: Evening focused on robotics and embodied AI featuring talks on spatial intelligence, world models, infrastructure, and real-world AI deployment systems.

  • Innovative Entrepreneurs Lecture Series 🎤🌱 | 5:30 - 7 PM: Featuring founders sharing insights on building and scaling startups in green tech and consumer products with live entrepreneurial experience stories.

  • Bavarian Tradition Meets Biotech By Nucleate 🧬🍺 | 5:30 - 10 PM: Biotech networking evening with keynotes, startup ecosystem pitches, funding discussions, and open networking for founders, researchers, and industry builders.

  • Fuckup Nights Munich Vol. 19 🎤 🔥 | 6:30 - 9 PM: Honest storytelling event where founders share real failures, lessons learned, and personal journeys with humor, insight, and community engagement.

  • €4.5M to Fight Aging - YOU(th) App Founders in Munich 🧬📱| 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Founder talk on AI-powered longevity app, biomarker tracking, funding journey, live testing, and health-tech networking with innovators and enthusiasts.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

  • Wed. Apr. 29: VivaTech Tour 2026: Everything Startups Need to Know 🚀 | 6 – 7:30 PM: Startup meetup featuring VivaTech 2026 insights, founder networking, investor pitching opportunities, product showcasing, and ecosystem connection with drinks and Q&A session.

  • Thu. Apr. 30: TANZ IN DEN MAI | OBVS x AAHHH x Pardon Paris 🎶 | 7 PM - 2 AM: Munich electronic music party with DJs, tattoo special, and collaborative studio event celebrating music, art, and nightlife culture.

  • Sat. May. 2: RAGAZZI.MUC 1-Year Anniversary Party 🎉 | 4 PM – 3 AM: Sunset open-air birthday celebration in Munich with DJs, dancing, free entry, and late-night club continuation for a full community experience.

Friday 24th

  • TechThrive – City Edition Munich 🧘‍♂️🧠 | 1 - 6 PM: Small-group workshop blending mental fitness, movement, and peer exchange to help tech professionals build resilience, clarity, and focus under pressure.

  • Launch Night – START Labs: MedTech Edition 🩺🚀 | 6:30 - 9 PM: Kickoff event unveiling healthcare challenges, keynote talks, and networking connecting founders, students, and innovators building solutions in MedTech space.

  • TEG Talk: Corporate Entrepreneurship at O2 Tower 🏢🚀 | 6:30 - 10 PM: Insightful talks on innovation inside corporations, featuring industry leaders, real-world strategies, and networking with founders, professionals, and decision-makers.

Saturday 25th

  • Munich Hacking Legal 2026 - START Munich⚖️💻 | 9 AM: LegalTech hackathon bringing together developers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs to solve real-world legal challenges through coding, collaboration, and innovation.

  • Raw Reen Vintage POP-UP🪑✨ | 10 AM – 7 PM: Curated vintage furniture and objects showcase exploring material history, timeless design, and unique pieces to experience and purchase.

  • CR TALK&RUN – Beyond Miles 🏃‍♂️💬 | 11 AM - 4 PM: Community fitness event combining group run, meaningful conversations, and social connection for active individuals seeking more than just miles.

  • Chique Munich Terrace Daydrinking @ Max & Moritz 🍹☀️ | 3 PM: Open-air social drinking event with music, relaxed vibes, and Aperol specials creating a lively daytime party atmosphere.

Sunday 26th
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