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.

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