Fuckup Nights - 10 years BlueCity edition

Over the past ten years, countless iconic Rotterdammers have taken the stage at Fuckup Nights - from politicians to architects. On Thursday, March 26, during the Week of the Circular Economy, the stage is given to circular entrepreneurs from BlueCity’s own ecosystem, ready to bare it all. What went wrong over the past decade of pioneering in the former Tropicana swimming pool? And just as importantly: what did we learn from it?

Trial and error is an integral part of entrepreneurship. With FuckUp nights, BlueCity aims to cater the innovation ecosystem of Rotterdam. It’s where stories of failed businesses are told, questioned, and celebrated.

Under the riveting moderation of Tara Lewis, four circular entrepreneurs from the BlueCity ecosystem get 10 minutes each to present their mother of all fuckups. Vulnerable and humorous stories of a business that crashes and burns, a partnership deal that goes sour, a product that had to be recalled: you name it, and someone has fucked it up. What went wrong? And what have they learned from it? After these brave humans shared their story, both moderator and audience get to fire all their questions at them during a rapid Q&A.

Success stories are interesting, but let’s face it: the real magic unfolds when blunders spice things up, making someone’s journey both entertaining and inspiring. Let’s laugh together, give the speakers a standing ovation for their bravery and learn from each other’s mistakes.

Note: this event is in English

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BlueCity, 100 Maasboulevard, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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