Asian-German Growth & Hustle Stories (an AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 side event)
As part of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025, Asian-German Growth & Hustle Stories will spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit and cross-cultural business success that define today’s Berlin — followed by a German-style Stammtisch, an evening of casual networking and shared stories.
Berlin, home to over 200,000 registered job seekers, is witnessing a remarkable trend: an increasing number of young Asian professionals who, despite initial entry barriers in the German labor market, are transforming challenges into opportunities by building thriving businesses.
This event—hosted by Employed.world and Pitchbazaar celebrates these inspiring journeys while creating new bridges between Asian/Indian entrepreneurs and German founders expanding into Asia.
💡What to expect?
Panel Discussion featuring Asian and German entrepreneurs thriving across Berlin & Asia — diving into cross-border entrepreneurship, hiring, and innovation.
Stammtisch & Casual Networking — unwind Berlin-style with drinks 🍻, good conversations, and a friendly mix of founders, professionals, and investors. Meet new people, swap stories, and spark collaborations in a relaxed, open setting.
Agenda:
18:00 – 18:30 | Arrival & Networking Reception
Informal mingling to set the tone for an evening of connection.
18:30 – 19:00 | Opening Remarks
Welcome by Yashvir, Founder @ Employed.world followed by an overview of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 theme and the evening’s purpose.
Interactive audience introduction
19:00 – 19:40 - Panel discussion
A panel of cross-border founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders discussing go-to-market strategies, hiring practices, and lessons from building across continents.
Panelists
Yashvir Chawla Founder of Employed.world
Niharika Rakheja Founder of Drift
Ankita Chopra Founder of NoiLabs
Yash Gadiya Founder of AnyTax
Moderated by - Shruti Kuber founder of CapitalSnapshot
19:40 - 20:00 - Audience Q&A
An open Q&A where attendees can engage directly with speakers — ask questions, share experiences, and exchange ideas on growing across markets.
20:00 - 21:15 - Stammtisch
A relaxed Berlin-style networking session. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and dive into conversations with founders, professionals, and investors. Think of it as your chance to meet potential collaborators, mentors, or even future co-founders in an easy-going, friendly setting.
21:15 - Wrap up!
Community Partners
A huge thanks to our community partners for championing this gathering.
Together, we're creating spaces where founders can celebrate wins, share stories, and build the connections that matter.