Unicorn Bakery Founder Padel Club powered by pplwise
- Date
- 2026-01-29
- Location
- Unterföhring, Bayern, Germany
- Host
- Unicorn Bakery
About this event
Founders spend a lot of time in meeting rooms, on calls, and behind laptops. This evening is a reason to step out of that routine, get on court, and spend time with people who are building ambitious things too. Unicorn Bakery Founder Padel Club powered by pplwise brings together founders and operators in a setting that makes conversation easier, networking less forced, and the whole experience more energizing. About the Event This is an in-person founder meetup built around padel: a social, active format that gives people something real to do together instead of defaulting to another standard networking night. The idea is simple: bring smart, curious people from the tech and startup community into the same space, let the game create natural interaction, and make room for the kind of conversations that usually happen after the formal part of an event is over. The event sits at the intersection of community, movement, and meaningful connection. If you know Unicorn Bakery, you can expect a crowd that cares about company-building, honest exchange, and meeting people who are actually in the arena. If you are new to that world, this is a strong entry point because the format is more relaxed than a panel or a pitch event and still highly relevant for anyone in tech. Because it is powered by pplwise, there is a clear intention behind the gathering: create a setting where the right people can meet in a way that feels human. Not transactional. Not overproduced. Just a solid room of people with shared context and enough time to talk. What to Expect Expect an evening that blends light competition, casual conversation, and startup community energy. The core activity is padel, but the bigger point is what the game unlocks: quick rapport, easier introductions, and a more memorable way to meet other founders, operators, and ecosystem people. A typical flow for this kind of event includes: Arrival and check-in at the venue in Unterföhring Time to meet the group and get settled before play begins Padel matches or rotations that help people mix naturally Breaks between sessions for conversation, introductions, and follow-up chats A social atmosphere throughout the evening, with plenty of room to keep talking off court You do not need this to feel like a formal sports event to get value from it. The strength of the format is that it gives the evening structure without making it stiff. You are not standing in a circle trying to think of a clever opener. You are sharing a game, observing how people communicate, and getting to know them in a setting that feels more like real life. You should also expect a different pace than most founder events. Instead of sitting still and passively listening, you will be moving, reacting, laughing, competing a little, and then continuing the conversation afterward. That changes the quality of interaction. People tend to be more open, more relaxed, and more memorable when there is an activity involved. Why Attend If you are building in tech, the people around you matter. This event gives you access to a community of people who understand the demands of startup life and are interested in meeting others beyond surface-level small talk. The result is often better than traditional networking because the context does some of the work for you. You might come for the sport, the founder community, or simply because you want a better use of a Thursday evening than another inbox-heavy night. The value is in the combination: Meet founders and startup-minded people in a setting that feels natural Build relationships through shared activity, not just introductions Get out of your usual work mode and reset your energy midweek Expand your network in a way that is more personal and easier to follow up on Spend time with people who understand growth, hiring, product, fundraising, and the realities of building There is also a signaling benefit to the room itself. People who show up to something like this are usually there because they want real connection, not just visibility. That tends to create a better caliber of conversation. You are more likely to leave with a handful of people you genuinely want to stay in touch with than a long list of names you never message again. For founders in particular, environments like this can be unusually productive. You can swap notes quickly, get perspective from people in similar situations, and form relationships that may turn into future hires, partnerships, customer introductions, or simply trusted peers you can text later. Practical Details The event takes place in person in Unterföhring, Germany, which means this is a local, real-world gathering rather than an online session. The physical format is a big part of the appeal: expect a venue suited to padel and social interaction, with the evening centered around being present, active, and engaged. It starts on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM GMT+1. That timing makes it easy to attend after the workday and positions the event as a strong end-of-day reset: less screen time, more movement, and better conversations. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: This is a social, community-led event with a clear startup and founder angle The experience is designed for in-person interaction, so showing up ready to engage matters The format is ideal if you like networking that feels more relaxed and less performative Since the event is built around padel, come prepared for an evening with an active component If you have been meaning to meet more people in the tech ecosystem without forcing yourself through another generic meetup, this is a much better option. It is focused, social, and grounded in a shared activity that makes the whole evening more enjoyable and more useful.
Who should attend
This is for people who like the idea of meeting strong people in tech without doing it in the usual forced way. - You are a **founder or co-founder** who wants to meet other builders in person and have better conversations than you typically get at standard networking events. - You work in **startups, venture, product, growth, or operations** and want to build genuine relationships inside the founder ecosystem. - You enjoy **active social formats** and would rather connect through a shared activity than stand around making cold introductions. - You are looking for a **high-signal community event** where the people in the room are likely to share your pace, ambition, and context. - You are new to the local tech scene around Munich or Unterföhring and want an easier, more natural way to get plugged in. - You want a Thursday evening that is **social, energizing, and actually useful**—with the potential to leave with new peers, future collaborators, or simply a few great conversations.