How ArtNight Scaled 1,000 Monthly Offline Events

ArtNight runs more than 1,000 creative events per month across Germany — with minimal central headcount. In this episode, Chris Fahrenbach speaks with Aimie-Sarah Carstensen, Founder of ArtNight, about building a tech-enabled offline platform, navigating hypergrowth, surviving COVID-driven disruption, and restoring operational focus after structural complexity nearly overwhelmed the business. This conversation examines: IRL tech and decentralized event infrastructure Cultural adaptation of US business models to DACH markets Why experience quality is an economic variable The hidden risks of venture-fueled hypergrowth Post-pandemic strategic simplification For founders, operators, and investors evaluating experience-driven platforms, this episode offers structural insight rather than tactical advice. If this episode helped you, follow the podcast and share it with a founder who needs this playbook. Enjoy the show? 📖 Blog recap: https://www.startuprad.io/post/how-artnight-built-an-irl-tech-platform-that-scales-offline-events Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BV1a6NlE5yQ 🎧 The Audio PodcastSubscribe here: https://linktr.ee/startupradio 🚪 Connect with UsPartner with us: partnerships@startuprad.io Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/startupradio Feedback: https://forms.gle/SrcGUpycu26fvMFE9 Follow Joe on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=joernmenninger Folge direkt herunterladen --- Startuprad.io™ - All Rights Reserved | AI & research reference → https://www.startuprad.io/llm