​YC Stories - From SF to Munich

​In San Francisco, startup culture is defined by Y Combinator, high-growth teams and builders operating at extreme speed, making it one of the most intense and high-signal startup ecosystems in the world.

​With “YC Stories” we’re bringing the SF culture and mindset into Munich through first-hand experiences from people who have lived and built inside it. Get ready to hear exciting stories from our guests!

• ​Stefan Zheng – Co-founder @Mercura (YC W25 / START Munich SS21)

• ​Lorenz Neuner – Co-founder @Finto (YC S25 / START Munich WS19)

• ​Mark Orester – Operator Insights @Spherecast (YC S24 / START Munich SS23)

​Who should come?

​Builders, founders and anyone interested in how real startup environments like SF and YC shape how companies are built.

​We bring SF building culture into Munich through the people who’ve actually lived it.

​Agenda

• ​18:30 - Doors Open & check-in

• ​19:00 - Intro & START x YC Context

• ​19:15 - Bay Area & SF Insights: Key takeaways from our trip

• ​19:30 - Operator Story: Experience working @Spherecast (YC S24)

• ​19:50 - YC Founder Stories

• ​20:30 - Drinks & Networking

​Catering

​​Snacks & drinks provided

​Location

​​Vorhoelzer Forum
Technische Universität München
Arcisstr. 21
80333 München