Building a startup? Spoiler: it gets messy. At Fuckup Nights, founders share the stuff most people skip: flops, mistakes, faceplants, and how they kept going anyway. It’s raw, relatable, and kind of hilarious (in a “that could’ve been me” kind of way).
This event’s for anyone who’s ever wondered: what happens when things don’t go as planned? Short answer? You learn. You adapt. You maybe cry a little. Then you build better.
What to expect:
A founder takes the mic and walks you through the times things went very sideways, plus what they figured out in the chaos. There’s room for Q&A, awkward laughs, and honest chats about the not-so-shiny side of trying to build something.
Why come?
• You want the real story, not just the LinkedIn version
• You’re curious how people bounce back from failure
• You’re thinking about starting something, but not sure what’s normal
• You like learning from other people’s mistakes (smart move)
On Friday 27 November, the LIFE Cooperative is organising LIFE Compliance Day 2026. The day will be entirely dedicated to current compliance issues, knowledge-sharing and networking within our community on the topic of sustainability in medtech.
With more than 3,000 Life Sciences & Health R&D companies, 13 universities, 2,100+ ongoing clinical trials, 104,000+ employees, and an export value of €50 billion, the Netherlands is a major player in the European life sciences industry, boasting a strong technological position in areas such as human vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare infrastructure. The Dutch sector owes this position to collaboration, cooperation, and coalition building between companies, research institutes, and universities.
LIFE Connect is an informal, exclusive networking event designed specifically for the members and partners of the LIFE cooperative. Hosted in a relaxed setting, LIFE Connect serves as a platform for discussing ALV (General Members Meeting) topics, while also offering short, insightful presentations from selected speakers and rounding up the afternoon with drinks and bites.
