For Karina, networking has always been a way to meet people from diverse backgrounds. In practice, however, she encountered a common obstacle: sometimes networking events feel more like sales events, where people talk to impress rather than to truly connect.
After attending Fuckup Nights Barcelona, she discovered that getting to know someone through their “oh-shit” moment was a much more genuine way to build connections. When she saw that the Berlin license was available, she decided to take the plunge and become the chapter’s host.
Building a community on authenticity
Leading the chapter in the German capital as a newcomer to the city was a challenge. Karina even braced herself for the idea to fail and ended up telling her own story about how she “ruined Fuckup Nights another city.”
Instead, she found a community eager for a different vibe. The biggest impact she has seen is people realizing it’s okay to be authentic humans in business, with all the weaknesses and failure stories that entails.
“Simply sharing this supportive space already has an impact on each individual, and I’m confident that people will carry this mindset back into their own lives.”
Chapter Growth and Diversity
Since joining the movement, Karina has built a strong foundation in the city:
- Experience: She has been part of the movement since January 2025.
- Volumes:She has successfully hosted +6 editions of the event.
- Reach: Her events have impacted +500 attendees so far.
- The Team: More than 50 motivated volunteers have signed up to help.
- The Stories: The stage has hosted everything from Spiegel bestselling authors to CMOs who lost millions of dollars scaling companies.
Personal Lessons: The Art of Trust
Being an organizer has taught her the fundamental value of trust:
- Trusting her team and being able to delegate.
- Trusting the audience to maintain a safe and supportive space.
- Trusting the process: "Everything that needs to happen will happen."
The Spirit of Fuckup Nights
For Karina, Fuckup Nights is a space to be yourself and an inspiration to change your life. Her advice for those looking for a license is straightforward: “Just do it. The worst that can happen is you screw up, and that’s what this is all about.”
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