AsiaBerlin Summit 2025

24–28 Nov 2025 | Berlin, Germany

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Jamal Maxey

Founder & Head of Events

Pitch Lounge

Berlin, Germany

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Pitch Lounge

Pitch Lounge

Startup Ecosystem Builder

Berlin, Germany

At Pitch Lounge, we offer a unique and engaging approach to helping entrepreneurs hit their targets. We work between Berlin-Dubai-Hyderabad-Riyadh. Our pitch events series makes it easy to connect with potential investors and network with like-minded individuals. We provide an environment that is both relaxed and professional. We understand that pitching can be intimidating, so we are here to guide you through the process. Our team of experts will work with you to prepare and refine your pitch, so that you can make the most out of your presentation. \\\* Engage with Our Community Newsletter Archive & Subscription Pop-Up: http://www.pitchlounge.net/newsletter Follow Us - LinkedIn company pages: https://www.linkedin.com/company & https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodpreneurs-collective Community Page - see all our LinkedIn and WhatsApp groups: http://www.pitchlounge.net/community Events Page: www.pitchlounge.net/pitchevents Events Archive: http://www.pitchlounge.net/reports Hire Us: bit.ly/4kMNzVH Sponsor Our Events: www.pitchlounge.net/sponsor YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PitchLounge Membership Page: https://www.pitchlounge.net/membership \\\* We run supportive events for founders raising investment for the first time or who would appreciate feedback on a new investor pitch deck and presentation. Currently, we run Pitch Lounge events on the following themes: 1\. Food/Drinkpreneurs (feedback/guidance coaching events) 2\. Food & Beverage/FoodTech/AgTech (investor pitch events) 3\. Female Founders (hybrid format between 1 & 2) We have previously run successful startup-investor pitch events series on EdTech, Marine & AgTech, DACH ICT, Germany-Italy, and more! Have other event theme ideas? Contact me with collaborative ideas - email jamal@pitchlounge.net Thanks to Meiraj Ahmed for developing the current Pitch Lounge umbrella brand and associated assets.
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About me

Currently living in Berlin, Germany | Wearing multiple hats* (business, community, and ambassador) and - for the right role - open to taking some or all off!

FoodTech Ecosystem Top 100 Global Shaper (TheFoodCons) | Connecting startups to mentors & investors | Coached and hosted 500+ sector-agnostic startup pitches | Organising Meetups Globally | Seeking a marketing/events/community role in the startup/tech sector

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Want to join us in Dubai for the Food Security SummitX?

Pitch Lounge & Foodpreneurs Collective are the proud co-producers of the Startup Ceremony and are promoting this and other opportunities to be involved in the Summit.

Attend - www.pitchlounge.net/summit

Exhibit - www.pitchlounge.net/exhibit

Pitch - www.pitchlounge.net/startupceremony

Sponsor - www.pitchlounge.net/sponsorfoodsecurity

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Head of Events/Community - www.pitchlounge.net

Experienced in event production, project management, and marketing that connects early-stage #FoodTech #ClimateTech | #AI | #FemaleFounders | #EdTech | #Marine | #AgTech | #DACH | #India | #US | #MENA | #UK | #EU | #Germany founders to strategic advisors, B2B partners, and investors via events, consulting, and referrals.

Join our Events - www.pitchlounge.net/pitchevents

Sponsor Us - https://bit.ly/4lYtcoO

Hire Us - https://bit.ly/3UwGPzr

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Owner (My Guide Berlin) - www.myguideberlin.com/experiences

Connecting Berlin businesses with tourists and locals.

Want help securing new customers?

Email jamal@myguideberlin.com

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Running world-renowned EdTech events 2020-2021 resulted in being hired for Minerva University 2021-2022) in partnerships and student support roles through Smart Germany.

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Open to marketing work in the startup & tech sector - comfortable with responsibility, taking initiative, managing campaigns, and leading teams.

Promoted youth, education projects, and startup events, conferences, and hackathons in Germany & globally:

-Youth, NGO, and philanthropy projects with Philanthropy University/Stars Foundation, Enactus, Youth Production Network. and the UK National Citizen Scheme (NCS) Programme.

-Lean Startup Summit 2018 (ESMT-Startup Colours), the Blockchain Hackathon 2019 (Outlier Ventures), Gamesweek Berlin across multiple years, and the online WomenTech Network Global Conference 2021 (united 1M women & minorities in tech), GameX 2021, Foodhack Summit 2022, Hack Summit 2023, Free From Amsterdam 2023, and IFE 2024 & 2025.

-Twice held contracts in 2024 with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to co-lead their expo-sized events (Saudi Food Summit and Gulfood Green).

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    F&B Startup-Investor Pitch Hosting

    For five years, we've hosted startup-investor pitch events across a number of sectors especially in F&B/Food/AgTech/Beverage sectors.

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    • Marketing & Branding
    • Consulting & Advisory
    • Agriculture & FoodTech
    • Event Planning & Management
    • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
    • Financial & Accounting Services
    • Public Relations & Communications
    • GreenTech & Sustainable Solutions
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    • Venture Capital & Investment Opportunities
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    Jamal Maxey

    Founder & Head of Events at Pitch Lounge

    Berlin, Germany