BNVC RealTalk #7: Growing Pains – Setbacks & Success in Entrepreneurship
Best Nights VC is excited to invite you to our next Real Talk marking the seventh installment of the series, and our first of 2025!
RealTalk is BNVC’s ongoing panel series, bringing together founders, investors, innovators, and creatives for open, honest conversations on entrepreneurship, culture, and nightlife. It’s a space to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections—all while celebrating community and enjoying an unforgettable night with leaders from the start up industry and nightlife culture - Open Doors For Open Minds!
This time, we’re diving deep into the realities of building a business—the highs, the lows, and everything in between!”
Growing Pains: Setbacks & Success in Entrepreneurship"
will explore the challenges that come with scaling, the resilience needed to push through setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way.
Expect real insights from experienced entrepreneurs on topics including:
The Founder’s Journey – from idea to execution
Overcoming Challenges – navigating obstacles and failures
Investment & Growth – securing funding and scaling smart
Community & Customers – building meaningful relationships
Measuring Success – What defines winning?
SPEAKERS:
Rea Stamatoulakis – Founder of Nea-Kosma, helping entrepreneurs master financial literacy and navigate growth.
Avelina de Ment – Co-founder of LubeLab, the Berlin-based startup, revolutionizing sexual well-being and intimate lubricant optimized for female health and destigmatized through design.
Rune Orloff – Entrepreneur & brand strategist with 15+ years of experience. Former co-founder of POOL, now leading brand partnerships at Highsnobiety.
Arinze O. – Lawyer, entrepreneur, and founder of the law firm LegalSide, supporting startups from launch to scale.
This will be a raw and real discussion, packed with unfiltered takeaways for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial path.
Date: February 26th, 2025
Location: BNVC Gallery Office, Rochester, 16, 10178 Berlin
Doors Open: 6 PM
Panel Starts: 7 PM
After the Talk: Drinks, food & music to keep the conversations flowing
Whether you're a founder, an investor, a creative, or simply curious about the journey of building something from the ground up—this is your chance to engage, exchange, and expand your network.
RSVP now—spots are limited!