🦀 FOMO Munich: Two Months After OpenClaw Went Viral, Its Founder Joins OpenAI | 17.02 - 23.02

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Cephas from FOMO
February 17, 2026

Hey FOMO Munich,

Next Wednesday, I’m excited for Berlin auf die 1, a room full of people building what’s next for this city. We opened 10 extra FOMO guestlist spots and received 200+ applications. Ten were selected. If that’s you, check your inbox. Moments like this prove again that FOMO is one of the best places to bring investors, founders, and tech operators in Berlin into one room.

We’re already planning several gatherings for April. If you want to bring the right people together — future customers, partners, investors, reach out. Our job. Our passion. Bringing the best people into the same room.

🚨 My third column is live. This time, I’m writing about the “Cape Town dilemma” of the German startup scene — the ocean views, mastermind dinners, and pitch decks at sunset, but also what often goes unseen. As a Black founder and immigrant, I experience this world differently — not just fascinated, but questioning.

For the first time, I allowed myself to be more personal here. I usually keep my more personal opinions out of the FOMO Berlin newsletter — which is exactly why this felt important.

🚨 PS: For an upcoming FOMO x Gründerszene column, we’re planning conversations with NGO founders and people creating real impact in Cape Town. While the startup scene spends the winter months in CPT, the city faces real challenges. We want to shift the lens and listen to the people doing the work on the ground.

If you’re building impact in Cape Town, or know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you.   

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

A few impressions from our First Thursday event at the beginning of the month, which welcomed over 600 guests.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (17.2 - 23.2):
FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

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

  • Air Street Munich AI Meetup 🤖 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM: Explore AI research, applied projects, State of AI Report insights, and network with founders, engineers, and product experts.

  • Pitch with Pretzels 🥨🎤 | 8 – 11 AM: Network over breakfast, enjoy pretzels and coffee, and pitch your startup idea in a casual, high-energy Munich community setting.

  • Sound Bath Relaxation 🌊🌟 | 6 –7 PM: Experience crystal & Tibetan bowls, chimes, and rain instruments to calm your mind, release tension, and boost focus.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

  • Feb. 22 - 24: Palletti Bar Regensburg 🍸 | All Day: Award-winning café and bar featured in Mixology and Falstaff guides, serving refined cocktails and curated spirits.

Tuesday 17th

  • OBVS Karneval | Winterquartier 🎭 | 3 PM – 2 AM: Costume-required party with DJs LESANO, B-ZEY, ANON & more. Music, dance, and late-night vibes.

  • Air Street Munich AI Meetup 🤖 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM: Explore AI research, applied projects, State of AI Report insights, and network with founders, engineers, and product experts.

  • Munich Energy Stammtisch ⚡🍻 | 7 – 9:30 PM: Relaxed meetup for energy professionals across infrastructure, policy, research, and retail to connect, exchange ideas, and network.

Wednesday 18th

  • Pitch with Pretzels 🥨🎤 | 8 – 11 AM: Network over breakfast, enjoy pretzels and coffee, and pitch your startup idea in a casual, high-energy Munich community setting.

  • Lunch & Learn: Building a Resilient State in an AI-Native World 🤖🏛️ | 12 – 1 PM: Explore German GovTech, AI-driven infrastructure, and resilient digital systems over an interactive lunch session with networking.

  • Social Reading Party – Munich Reads! 📚 | 6 PM – 9 PM: An evening at Helma Café & Tagesbar where book lovers gather to read side by side. Bring your current read, enjoy quiet focus, and connect during short breaks to swap books and share stories. €12 entry.

  • Afterwork in der Kunsthalle München 🍸 | 6:30 PM: After work, but make it art. Explore Digital by Nature featuring Miguel Chevalier until 10 PM, then head to Theatiner 8 for DJ Alkalino, drinks, and a raffle. No registration needed, regular exhibition ticket applies.

Thursday 19th

  • Sound Bath Relaxation 🌊🌟 | 6 –7 PM: Experience crystal & Tibetan bowls, chimes, and rain instruments to calm your mind, release tension, and boost focus.

  • Ethereum Munich #1 🥨 Monthly Meetup ⛓️ | 6 – 9 PM: Talk by Base team on AI agents onchain, Ethereum building insights, and focused networking with Munich’s crypto community.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

  • Tue. Feb. 24: BIPoC Media Meet-up 🎬 | 6:30 PM - 10 PM: A networking space for BIPoC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) founders, creators, and media professionals to connect and exchange perspectives. Featuring an input talk on “Networking & Connections” by Wakila Ajagbe (Moderator & Founder of GirlClubSociety), followed by community networking

  • Feb. 26 Thursday: KI ohne Hype: Praxisabend für Entscheider 🤖 | 5:30 – 9 PM: Evening for decision-makers to learn structured AI adoption through real-world examples, live demos, and actionable insights. Pizza, drinks, and networking included.

  • Tue. Mar. 10: Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026 🤖 | 1 PM – 8 PM: Plug and Play’s largest AI-focused event in the DACH region, bringing together founders, corporates, and investors in Munich to tackle Europe’s key tech challenges for 2026 — from AI implementation and VC perspectives to corporate innovation. Limited spots, registration required.

Friday 20th

  • Female Founders Breakfast 🍳 | 9 – 11 AM: Connect, share experiences, and get inspired with female entrepreneurs over breakfast, networking, and co-working.

  • 19th Munich Job Fair 💼 | 10 AM – 5 PM: Meet employers, explore career paths, attend workshops, get application tips, and network for jobs across industries and experience levels.

  • PressClub Reading: “Just Think About Data Differently!” 📊 | 2 – 6 PM: Learn how to turn company data into actionable insights, improve decisions, and unlock business potential with expert guidance.

  • Rotes Zimmer – Second Round 🔥 | From 8 PM: House & Tech House at Unter Deck with Bensen, Melow, and Sveska. Real, close to the floor energy. Dress to sweat. Free entry until 10 PM.

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd

  • Run Girl Run x COR Pilates 💗 | 12 PM: Enjoy easy kilometres, Reformer flow, and coffee with snacks after. Connect, move, and hang out with like-minded women.

  • PROJEKTIL presents “Infinity” ✨ | 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM: An immersive light and sound experience inside St. Markus Church. NASA imagery, spherical sounds, and Gregorian chants merge into a meditative journey from the smallest particle to distant galaxies. Tickets from €11.90.

Monday 23rd

  • FEMALE BUSINESS FORCE – Auftakt 💼✨ | 4:30 – 7 PM: Connect with female leaders, exchange perspectives, and gain fresh business insights through discussions and inspiring roundtable networking.

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