WorkshopIn personNZD 24.35

Fuckup Nights Auckland // Vol. 01

AUG13
18:00
  • This event features founders and creators sharing open and honest stories about their failures and lessons learned.
  • Attendees can expect a mix of talks, Q&A, socializing, and drinks in a relaxed environment.
  • The event encourages shifting perspectives on failure as a natural part of growth.

About this event

This isn't your typical networking event. We're here to embrace the screw-ups, hear stories that rarely get told - with big laughs and drinks in hand.

What to expect
Real people, real talks - no sugarcoating or polished corporate fluff.
4 speakers on stage
Q&A session
Big laughs and hard-earned lessons
A room full of curious, open-minded people
Two complimentary drinks per guest

Our speakers
Philippa Middleton - Business Owner and Managing Director at None Of My Business
Jenna Lee - Lusid Hair Extraordinaire, Head of Marketing at Natural Sugars & Premium Liquor Co
Ben Forman - Brand and Growth Architect at Ongoing Theory
Eduardo Rodriguez -Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Host of the Night
Ruby Hewitt - Head of Pure SEO

Programme
6.00pm - Doors open, welcome drink and mingle
6.30pm - Speakers + Q&A
7.30pm - Networking, second drink, snap a pic at our photo wall

So what the f* is Fuckup Nights?
Fuckup Nights is a global event series held in 250+ cities worldwide, where founders, entrepreneurs, creatives and innovators share brutally honest stories about the times they truly messed up.
The business idea that flopped. The launch that tanked. The decision that backfired. The moment everything felt like it was falling apart - and what happened next.
A night of vulnerability, authenticity, deep connection, and big laughs.
Fuckup Nights has arrived back in New Zealand, to break taboos and to shift the way we see failure - as a natural, healthy part of the journey, and key to growth.
Don't miss the Auckland launch event.

Our Partners
BATCHED Premium Coctails - Award winning prebatched coctails, proudly made in New Zealand by the Premium Liquor Company.

Good Juju Soda - Low-sugar sodas made to support your gut, without sacrificing flavour. It is packed with pre, pro and postbiotics for the gut health trifecta. Made in Tauranga by Natural Sugars.

GRID AKL - Auckland's innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter, providing the space, support and community for a strong and v

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