​ Berlin Startup Night: Pitches & Scaling

​📍 CIC Berlin | 🗓 Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 | ⏰ 18:30 | 100 builders come together, share real feedback, and spark connections that could shape the future.

​This edition is powered by Strong & Proud a volunteer-led movement to empower women in leadership, open doors for founders, and eliminate violence through opportunity and visibility. While we spotlight women-led startups, the stage, judges, and audience are open to everyone.

​🌟 What to Expect

• ​Founder Pitches – 5 inspiring founders share their vision in 5 minutes each.

• ​VC Feedback (Live!) – Investors give honest, constructive feedback on scaling & storytelling.

• ​Networking – Connect with founders, investors, and curious minds over drinks.

​💡 Who Should Join?

​✨ Founders – Practice your pitch, learn from investors, and connect with the community.
✨ Investors & Industry Leaders – Spot fresh talent, ask tough questions, and help shape a founder’s journey.
✨ Builders & Curious Minds – Learn what makes a great pitch, get inspired, and connect with Berlin’s startup ecosystem.

​👥 Featured Participants

• ​Fernanda Bosmediano is a Tech Sales Growth leader and Community Builder dedicated to empowering others through innovation and collaboration. As the Founder of Strong & Proud, she creates spaces where people can lead and thrive, while driving impact at the intersection of technology, sales, and community. /fernanda-bosmediano

• ​Sara Ekinci is a Google Cloud Account Executive with over five years of experience helping digital-native startups scale through innovative cloud solutions.

• ​Victoria Kohlrusch — Startup Coach at the Startup Incubator Berlin, supporting early-stage founders and leading initiatives for women entrepreneurs.

• ​Dr. Hedda Ofoole Knoll (Employers for Equality) – Building Ghana’s first solar-powered activated carbon industry.

• ​Fateme TaghiNia (Searchio.AI) – Engineering leader making healthcare accessible with AI.

• ​Magdolin Harmina (Qlyros) – Bringing AI-powered revenue intelligence to B2B growth.

• ​Ala Davoudi (Togethina) – Helping couples create more meaningful moments.

• ​Karina Mang (Smartmeister) – Building AI tutoring for multilingual children.

• ​Orel Yamin – Fintech founder & investor backing ventures solving real problems.

• ​Irina Tveritneva (ex-AWS) – Global growth leader & mentor to women founders.

​And more voices from Berlin’s vibrant ecosystem joining the stage.

​📲 Stay Connected

​Don’t let the energy end when the night does. Keep the momentum going:
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​Follow our journey:

• ​Instagram: @strongandproud_women

• ​LinkedIn: Strong & Proud

• ​Website: www.strongandproud.org