SH**TUATIONS: THE STORIES BEHIND SUCCESS

Everyone loves a success story. But what about everything that happened before the success?

The unexpected turns. The failures. The doubts. The risks. The moments when nothing goes according to plan.

Because success is one thing. The story behind it is another.

ABOUT SH**TUATIONS

SH**TUATIONS is an event series created to bring people together through honest stories, real experiences and conversations that go beyond the polished version of success.

Because behind every success, there are situations worth talking about.

THE EXPERIENCE

SH**TUATIONS brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals and curious minds for an evening of inspiring talks, art, music and meaningful connections.

An evening where real stories meet creativity, and conversations continue beyond the stage.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

AYLA LUPIEN – CO-FOUNDER OF TECHNOMATIC ACADEMY

After a decade teaching English and History, Ayla made an unexpected turn into robotics and technology education. Today, she is co-founder of Technomatic Academy in Málaga and Beyond Academy in Hong Kong and Beijing, bringing technology education to the next generation.

ROBERT-JAN BROUWER – SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR

In 2008, Robert-Jan founded one of Europe’s first electric vehicle charging networks, long before electric cars became mainstream. He bet everything on changing the world – and knows what it means to lose it all.

KATE FEENEY – BEHAVIOURAL SCIENTIST & STAND-UP COMEDIAN

After a career at Microsoft in Ireland, Kate decided to rewrite her life before 40: start a business, move to Spain and find love. Today, she runs a behaviour change agency in Málaga, combining her professional experience with a fresh approach to understanding human behaviour.

ADRIAN TINEO – AI CONSULTANT & PhD IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Adrian works across fintech, proptech, edutech and sports analytics. His clients have included major companies such as Goldman Sachs and Series A startups. As co-founder and president of Malaga-AI, he is also helping shape Málaga’s growing AI community.

ART EXHIBITION & LIVE PAINTING

This edition also brings art into the experience.

Discover an art exhibition and a live painting experience by Laura Porporato, adding a creative dimension to the evening.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Welcome drink
• Talks from four inspiring speakers
• Honest stories and personal experiences
• Live Q&A and audience interaction
• Art exhibition & live painting
• Networking with an international creative community
• Live DJ set

WHY COME?

Whether you’re building a business, exploring a new career, starting something from scratch or simply figuring things out, SH**TUATIONS is a space to connect, exchange ideas and hear stories that might resonate with your own journey.

Take a step away from the usual networking event and experience an evening that brings together ideas, art, music and people.

COME FOR THE STORIES. STAY FOR THE EXPERIENCE.

FOUR SPEAKERS. REAL STORIES. UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS.