Cases and things that went wrong
Content to challenge the work culture
When startups fail
Challenging gender paradigms
Someone Somewhere's story shows how failure can be the beginning of great transformations and learning in times of crisis.
The CEO and co-founder of the largest interoperable QR payment network México tells us valuable lessons he learned... losing 12.4 MDD
Leo shares his failure in Cozumel, a $130k plane crash that turned into a priceless lesson
Elena Krutova shares how a software purchasing mistake revealed warning signs and taught important leadership and management lessons.
Broadcasting a party on Burger King's account by mistake led Abel to unexpected success, turning a crisis into an opportunity.
In an exclusive story for Fuckup Nights, Leon Winkler shares the reasons why his first company collapsed at the height of his career.
Explore how adjusting your expectations can free you from anxiety and increase your happiness.
We explore the resilience of Fuckup Nights in 2024 with vital lessons for strengthening teams in the face of future crises.
The Senior Director of International Events at Ubisoft reflects on his experience, the lessons learned, and how they shaped his career.
Anshul Punhani, our Lisbon Fuckupper faced an unexpected crisis just hours before a significant launch event for Microsoft.
From aviation to healthcare, preventable failures can lead to significant financial losses, reduced customer satisfaction, and damage to reputation
We uncover the blatant inequalities, the erasure of cultural identities, and the collective agency of communities fighting back with hope.
Here are some of the discoveries we found most interesting along with some tragicomic stories we had.
Alejandro shares his personal vision of failure, framed in his extensive 25-year career in the corporate world.
We're recognizing and celebrating our global community by helping you get to know our "Fuckuppers" a bit better
We're recognizing and celebrating our global community by helping you get to know our German Fuckuppers a bit better.
Join us on a journey through the realms of economics, identity, and social justice as we discover how the economic system has not been able to do so.
In the spirit of Pride Month, join us on a ride through the realms of economics, identity, and social justice for QPOC
Burnout can affect up to 70% of employees - learn to identify the signs and manage or prevent them effectively.
The failure of the war on drugs surprised no one, least of all mental health scholars.
After 6 long years, Fuckup Nights is finally back in the lovely city of Vienna with the help of Salomé and Stephan, but who are they, you might ask?
This is not just a modern problem. It has its roots deep in history, starting with a little thing called colonialism.
In the digital age, information is omnipresent and skills are as vital as knowledge. Where is the university in this context?
In our digital age, information is as omnipresent as air, and skills are becoming as vital as knowledge. Where does a college degree fit in here?
The word 'Fuckup' resonated profoundly with his personal experiences, especially considering the challenges he faced since 2022.
Western colonialism and imperialism, perpetuated by capitalism, continue to harm Indigenous Peoples.
Self-discovery and the unwavering power of these values await for you after you fail, wanna know how?
The evolution of philanthropy witnessed the rise of large-scale organized efforts to address social problems.
Adultcentrism is a system of oppression that favors adults and their views, often at the expense of the well-being of children.
We're celebrating our global community by getting to know our Fuckuppers and what motivates them to become official Fuckup Nights Organizers.
From the medical field to education and the workplace, fat people face barriers and prejudices that hinder their well-being.
As an organization, we're firm believers in the abundance mindset. However, we let a lot of time pass before writing up this blog post.
These are the tips and mental models I've used to help me get by when things get tough.
Before falling into despair, let us stop for a moment and take a closer look at climate catastrophism.
Capitalism is the direct cause of ableism. People with psychosocial disabilities are systematically discriminated against.
As we strive for greater equity in society, we can't shy away from difficult conversations about ableism and capitalism.
Millennials and GenZ are not afraid to change jobs. We understand that we are not our job and that there is more to life than just making money.
What if we told you that you're wrong, you're not as special as you think. Check out why we think we shouldn't call ourselves "special".
There comes a time in life when we look back and realize that we have not achieved any of our life goals.
Fear of failure is fear of that lump in the throat, of crying, of blushing, or of not finding the words to share it.
Fuckup Nights Manifesto As the movement that helps people break free from the paradigms that limit...
With so many expressions and identities, why should success be so limited?
Following the tradition of Day of the Dead, we made an altar to some projects that are no longer with us but inspired ideas in modern times.
Suddenly, a pain in my chest tormented me, as if I had been hit with a baseball. Breathing was becoming more and more difficult....
Although the WHO removed homosexuality from the list of mental disorders 31 years ago, there are still some pending fights...
We recognize the cathartic power of sharing failure, which is why we teamed up with StoryPlace to create a safe space to do so.
The pandemic touched so many people's lives, it seems that it has now turned into a failure pandemic.
Why is resilience a core value for families and caregivers around autistic infants?
A lot happened this year: migration, vaccinations, rebellions, kittens on Zoom and more. Here's our recap: the good, the bad and the fuckup.
What would it be like to live in a place where failure and perfection have another meaning? This story shows us an average day at Fuckup Nation.
What role do stories and information play when getting through difficult times?this is why, just like food, we should care about what we consume.
What do Penicillin, Viagra and LSD have in common? Learn how some accidents resulted in great pharmaceutical discoveries.
Have you ever felt that your accomplishments have been by pure luck? Maybe you have the impostor syndrome?
10 Ways to Stay Authentic at Work Without Taking Things Personally
Let's talk about the mental health of managers, who are often antagonized and overlooked when it comes to discussing their mental well-being.
A big gap between what companies think they are achieving and the actual impact of their efforts while creating their own versions of a Fuckup Night.
It's time to find better ways to refer to these types of talks and remember why "difficult conversations" still matter.
Our co-founder Pepe Villatoro delves into the core concepts surrounding external causes for business failure while teaching a Masterclass in Harvard.
FuN Co-Founder Pepe Villatoro shares the main myths surrounding failure at work and in business at large
Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding these pitfalls can provide valuable lessons to help you navigate business
Businesses need to consider various factors that can compromise their existence, especially in times of crisis. Addressing different fields of resilience
In an interview, Sergio Nouvel, founder of Get On Board, tells us about his journey to found and scale this recruitment platform.
The importance of jobs that offer comfortable salaries, reasonable benefits and standard work schedules as a solution to burnout.
This workshop aims to provide tools and strategies for a more equitable workplace based on your organizational context for long-term impact.
Failure Management is a series of prospective and retrospective processes based on the fact that mistakes can and will happen.
Miscommunication is not always intentional, but it can have a significant impact on our personal and professional relationships.
Regardless of the size of your organization or the industry you operate in, learning how to effectively manage failure will increase your performance.
Mastering the art of difficult conversations is essential for fostering a culture of open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
It is crucial to learn how to slow down and sit with the discomfort of failure in order to embrace innovation.
In order to foster innovation within your organization it is crucial to rewire your thinking about failure and create a safe work environment
We describe the main topics covered in our online course on Difficult Conversations and the cases in which this course may not be a good fit for you.
What is remote work? Will my company run efficiently while working remotely? Are my employees really going to work?
Diversity and inclusion materialize when there is a full awareness of their necessity and a deep deconstruction in those who create spaces for them.
Find out the main topics covered and the cases in which this course may not be a good fit for your organization
Learn how the way we react to failure defines much of our cultural obsession with performance
The Failure Survey is a valuable tool to help diagnose and assess the perception of failure within your organization.
Good time management at work will allow you to have more leisure time to dedicate to yourself and your loved ones.
We will reflect on the importance of maintaining up-to-date salary data in the technology industry.
What if I told you that relying on IA for hiring can be extremely problematic?
Let's be clear about something: if all you care about is profits, you will keep on failing to attract and retain neurodivergent talent.
What can we start doing to exercise the innovation muscle? We list 4 best practices to start in the best way.
Learn why the path to developing a product or service is much more important than the outcome itself.
Most of the time, the mere possibility of failure paralyzes us, preventing us from trying out any idea we come up with.
Detailed info on our psychological safety workshop and specific cases in which it won't be a good fit for your company
If I had learned to challenge the fears I held inside, I might have known what I was capable of becoming.
Millennials and GenZ don't fear job hopping. We understand that we're not our jobs and there's more to life than grind/hustle/killing it culture.
Combine vulnerability, psychological safety, and difficult conversations to increase employee satisfaction.
Even when some companies are pinkwashing, greenwashing, etc, we must acknowledge the direct impact in the workplace.
Leaders must know how to face it, and most importantly, how to encourage and inspire despite it.
We live in a society afraid of trying, where transparent, healthy, efficient communication doesn't usually succeed.
A term that has gained a lot of popularity on the internet and is a problem many organizations are experiencing due to a post-pandemic reality.
We're excited to share some of the things that can turn a feedback session into a complete failure.
I grew up deeply influenced by online media, I used to jump from interest to interest and opportunity to opportunity.
Covering is hiding personal traits to belong to a group or at work. But how to identify it? This is all you need to know about Covering.
With these "Quitting" related phenomena, we have two predominant reactions: do the minimum required or give up.
In a system that rewards results: Is it worth rewarding processes as well? According to experts, this should be recognized at work.
The pandemic affected the project I co-founded: Fuckup Inc. Now there was a group of people under my care and a global crisis unfolding.
You will go bald. You will die. Everyone has a similar opinion about stress. It's not only overwhelming; it's ironically stressful....
Meritocracy tastes like justice: it promises (but does not guarantee) a positive consequence for our effort, but it perpetuates individualistic notions...
The ability to overcome any challenge, face every obstacle and persevere against all odds. But does it have limits?
After a while I understood my problem with this mantra: It's not for everyone.
We do not have absolute control over the things that happen to us, much less over other people or events. Know how to manage your expectations.
As social beings, we slowly descend into a spiral of normativity in order to be accepted. What is recognition after all?
What's up with all that diversity stuff in the corporate world? Discover the reasons why companies need diversity and inclusion.
Fuckup Inc's People & Culture leader shares ways to deal with and manage conflict.
What do you do when you're at your lowest flow point and 83% of your income is at high risk?
Resilience has taught us to evolve, and the COVID19 crisis is just a perfect opportunity to do so...
The need to create a clear and structured onboarding process came after we had some negative hiring experiences
Let's care about people. Check out how to get straight to the point when helping others improve.
How do you know if your workspace is a space of psychological safety? Here's how you can identify it, as...
Failure can be powerful as a tool for innovation and transparency
Giving and getting feedback is not an easy thing. Check out our way to create a safe space for it.
How should we use failure as a driving force at work? Check out these actionable insights!
There is very little understanding surrounding the circumstances in which tech-based companies operate.
Explore how inspirational and empowering leadership, based on active listening, vulnerability and collaboration, can transform relationships and teams.
Mariana Maciel, organizer of FuN São Paulo , shares her learnings on how to turn our failures into catalysts for growth.
By examining Vine, Quibi and Glitch, we can learn from the mistakes of others and understand how to avoid some of their common pitfalls
Coaching can help get a different perspective on the situation, analyze from unusual angles, and get a new action plan.
Resilience is not exclusive to a few; it is an innate capacity that we all possess and that can be cultivated.
In the digital age we live in, it is important to have a strong personal brand if you want to succeed in business and stay relevant.
Learning how to be creative has its rewards, so I'm going to share with you some tips on how to master this skill.
Kindness and compassion are qualities that have the potential to guide us toward a path of healing and growing from failure.
There are some unique challenges women face that will perhaps never be able to be completely 'solved'... or will they?
When it comes to jobs, we don't spend nearly as much time evaluating important factors that will also contribute to our overall happiness
Some suggestions for building an inclusive company beyond Pride Month.
We are a long way from the days when people entered a job and stayed in it for a lifetime.
Creating neutral interfaces and communications does not merely mean no longer assuming that our user is male.
The startup scene is permeated with buzzwords whose original meaning, if it ever existed, has been bastardized, forgotten or disregarded completely.
One thing I'm learning about myself in the pandemic is how to be a hustler without a job. I didn't know how much I needed it until I couldn't have it.
We'll cover certain reasons why this new form of Pokémon engagement can be considered a fad or not. Let us know what you think!
How could something get so popular and in such a short period of time become almost non-existent?
There will be no carrot for anyone until there is a carrot for everyone.
We bring this talk to the present not only for its journalistic value, but for the echoes, similarities and obsessions that resonate in this conversation.
Of all the new businesses launched in the US, around 20% of them will fail after one year. Worse, about 50% will fail after four years.
A close friend of the Fuckup Nights team had a failed business, that experience, rather than being all doom and gloom, taught him valuable lesson.
Some say never combine projects and love, but what if it's a good idea after all?
Curious about how Fuckup Nights grew from a local Mexico City event into a global movement: some FAQ.
Karla Huerta, Liza Durón and Verónica Del Castillo share their stories of failure for Mujeres sin Filtro 's first event at CDMX.
Mixing business and friendship a bad idea? Here are some tips from the friends and co-founders of Fuckup Nights for starting a business.
Zohare founded his company after his 35th birthday. A series of mistakes and learnings gave him some valuable lessons. Take a look at them.
Shark Tank shark Marcus Dantus attended our eighth anniversary and shared his fucking story.
Okinawa's population has one of the highest longevity rates. Why? The ikigai. Discover the power of finding your life purpose.
You don't need to be perfect to succeed. Learn how to overcome perfectionism and fear of failure, and discover how to break free from perfectionism.
Our Director of People & Culture at FuN shares the importance of making balanced decisions.
If we think about it, "chingonería" is something like the burning bush. It denotes a powerful but ineffable quality.
Why, unlike many of my friends, I will not appear on the lists of the "most powerful women of México".
Society imposes stereotypes that are harmful to leadership. Find out how and why.
With International Women's Day coming up, we decided to explore how perfectionism and the fear of failure impacts women and what we can do about it
We need to recognize that something that causes so many inequalities and alters our rhythms so much cannot be so idyllic.
Celebration is used when it is a festive situation of joy. 8M is not a day of happiness.
Ever since I was a little girl, I always heard a saying in Spanish: Calladita te ves más bonita. I ended up internalizing it...
Hadn't she been hired specifically to fill that position? Andrea couldn't believe it, the position she had worked for for years was gone....
3 out of 4 women are burdened with the feeling that at any moment they will be exposed as unworthy of the positions they occupy.
What is it like to live a life that was designed for someone else? Learn how to break free of those filters and standards to become more... you.
Fuckup Nights, the worldwide format that has arrived and that raises awareness not about success stories, but about mistakes that are worth mentioning.
Sept. 5 marks the second anniversary of the Fuckup Nights movement
In 42 cities around the world founders are meeting monthly to share their biggest screw-ups. Should you join them?
Young Mexican entrepreneurs have decided to join forces by creating soirées, where startup creators tell their mistakes.
At the FuckUpNights, you can make a show out of your own headphones - with a lingerie for others.
Mexican startup creators tell in public about their mistakes as therapy to achieve success.
Why Are We So Frustrated at Work and in Life in General? Here Are 6 Techniques to Deal with It.
While sometimes some failures just happen, many others possibly were silently announced behind our backs or loudly in front of our eyes.
A trauma-informed workplace aims to prevent retraumatization - presenting stimuli or experiences that trigger a reliving of past trauma.
Behind motivation at work there is a psychological explanation that not only has to do with money, but also with basic needs.
We are not here to impose ideas, we simply invite you to take the step that aligns with your own values based on verifiable data.
How can we cope with the slow process of innovating while identifying the possibilities that lie ahead?
As every year, we want to remember what made 2023 a good year for us. Also, download our Failure at Work report 2023!
Here we tell you everything: the when, how and why of a good feedback at work.
What if vulnerability is actually a symptom of psychological safety and good failure management?
How to take advantage of the lessons learned from failure (and also from success)?
In a society where individualism and social networking reign, mental health and self-care have become a popular topic.
Raquel, mother and Communications Manager at Fuckup Nights talks about the historical inequality towards motherhood in the workplace and how to change it.
We list some of the most common negative reactions to failure that we see in work environments.
Money, while the main incentive, is not the only reason why tech talent decides to change jobs.
A lot of resistance to change happens because of biases at work. Here are some of them...
We lived 2022 with urgency. Vaccinated and ready to embrace each other again, we were ready to live again, to be better and to learn from failure.
Catharsis cannot be measured or quantified, however, it is a concept with which we are familiar.... or are we?
We came up with 4 fictitious archetypes that encompass toxic habits in the office. Within these four profiles we find real bad practices.
We wanted to get drunk, and instead, we ended up wanting to help advance capitalism to a new stage of transparency through a global organization.
"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure to failure" "Failure is success in progress"... and it is, right?.... RIGHT?!
Creating and maintaining our culture becomes even more important, as it does having something that acts as a guide to drive decision-making processes
We can learn more from failure... can't we? We want to explore this possibility. Is success alone worth sharing?
What if employees were better empowered to create their own workspaces?
Fuckup Nights have happened in unexpected places - why not in the uncharted territory of virtual reality?
We like to infiltrate organizations such as UNDP at México to change the perception of failure in the social sector.
Curious to know what a Failure event for your company would look like? Ricardo shares his experience as a moderator
Failing fast is a great way to accelerate learning, however, we are promoting mediocrity and minimizing the devastating consequences of failure.
We asked some of our team members about the true meaning of failure. Find out what society describes as failure.
A recap of 12 stories of innovators and some interesting insights about failure, discover the Fuckup Book. Download it now!
If celebrity influencers are incorporated into your marketing plan right from the beginning, then your startup better be ready since day 1 as well.
Fuckup Nights Co-founder and Director Leti Gasca and Global Coordinator Yannick Kwik are already including their failures on their LinkedIn Profiles.
Curious about what the first Fuckup Nights flyers and banners looked like? Check 'em out right here!
We're not joking when we say it's hard to deal with this, but at end of the day everybody swears when things go upside down
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