Freelance Unlocked, Europe’s Top Freelance Conference – Building a Stronger Freelance Economy, Together
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Leaders,
In this special episode of the Human Cloud Podcast, we sit down with the organizers behind Freelance Unlocked, Europe’s #1 conference for freelancers and solopreneurs. Held May 14-15 in Berlin, this year’s event arrives at a critical time for the freelance economy. While freelancers face mounting challenges—economic downturns, political uncertainty, and a flood of AI disruption—this conversation is a reminder of what’s possible when freelancers come together to learn, share, and build community.
You’ll hear from Marc Clemens, Founder of CodeControl & 9am, Manuel Meurer Founder & CEO of Uplink, Thomas Maas, CEO of Freelancermap, and Jon Younger Founder of Mensch.Work, hosted by Matthew Mottola Human Cloud CEO . Together, they discuss the state of freelancing today, why professionalization matters, and how the power of community and knowledge sharing can carry the freelance economy forward.
Key Takeaways:
- Why now is a defining moment for the freelance economy
- The impact of AI, economic pressures, and remote work on freelancers
- How community and upskilling reduce risk and drive growth
- What freelancers and platforms must do to increase trust with clients
- What to expect at Freelance Unlocked 2025 in Berlin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Freelance Unlocked Conference
04:59 Reflections on Last Year’s Conference
09:58 The Importance of Community for Freelancers
15:06 The Current State of the Freelance Economy
20:04 Future Projections for Freelancing
24:57 The Struggles of Freelancers and Small Businesses
26:30 Market Dynamics and Professionalization
28:51 Increasing Value and Reducing Risk for Freelancers
31:13 The Power of Community and Shared Knowledge
33:03 The Impact of AI on Freelancing
35:40 The Future of Freelancing and AI Integration
44:14 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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