THURSDAY GATHERING #48 Hacking Desire: Technology & Human Connection
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If you’ve ever wondered why your apps seem to know more about your relationships than you do, this gathering is for you. Hacking Desire brings together startups, creatives, and Berlin’s sex-positive community to explore how technology is reshaping intimacy, communication, and connection. As a warm-up to SX Festival, this edition blends curiosity, critical thinking, and playful exchange—inviting you to reflect on how desire, data, and digital tools intersect in the modern world.
🧪 Startup Incubator Berlin: UX Testing
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Description:
Join this interactive session to experience early-stage products before they hit the market. Meet founders, test prototypes, and share your feedback directly with the teams building them. A great opportunity to engage with innovation hands-on while connecting with a curious and open-minded community.
💬 Who Hacks Desire
Time: 17:40 – 18:15
Description:
A bold conversation at the intersection of Berlin’s sex-positive culture, ethical companionship, and sensory innovation. This session explores how we communicate desire, navigate algorithms, and shape relationships in an increasingly digital world.
Speakers:
Nike Wessel — CEO, Studio36
Nancy Scotford — Co-Founder, GET RUDE
Ana Ornelas — Erotic Content Writer, Lustery
Marie Morgenstern — Founder, Moonlight Society
🎤 Great Pitch: Sex Tech Edition
Time: 18:30 – 19:00
Description:
Five startups. Five minutes each. No long decks—just bold ideas and honest conversations. Expect sharp pitches, live Q&A, and a space where no question is too uncomfortable.
Featuring:
Nancy Scotford — Co-Founder, GET RUDE
Katie Payne — Founder & CEO, OhMyV
Marina Ekroos — Founder, Handlyk
Marie Sann — Founder & Illustrator, Kinky Karrot
Hannah Elsy — Founder, superfanbase
Ana Ornelas — Erotic Content Writer, Lustery
✨ What to Expect:
Open, thoughtful conversations on intimacy and technology
A playful yet reflective atmosphere
Hands-on interaction with early-stage products
A diverse and curious community
Come curious, leave with new perspectives on how we connect in a digital world.
🎟️ Free & open to all
Full agenda will be announced at venturecafeberlin.org