Operators Playbook with Carsten Grueber | Proudly Supported by Airwallex

Join us for an evening with Carsten Grueber - former operator at Facebook, Google, and TikTok, and now Co-Founder & CEO of Aether.

Carsten has navigated senior roles across global tech giants. In this session, he’ll share the lessons learned, what he’s carrying forward into his founder journey with Aether, and what he’s leaving behind.

Everything is strictly run under Chatham House Rules.

Carsten Grueber is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aether, an AI-powered marketing platform transforming how enterprises create and share knowledge. Before Aether, he led TikTok in New Zealand, giving him a front row seat to how the biggest platforms in the world capture and convert audiences. Since launch, Aether has raised $3.8m, built an impressive client roster across NZ, Australia, and the US, and is tackling one of marketing’s biggest pain points: wasted time on manual, repetitive work.

This event is designed for operators, founders, and leadership teams who want to hear first-hand what it takes to grow, adapt, and keep moving forward.

We’re proud to partner with Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform built to support ambitious operators. Airwallex helps businesses scale across borders with multi-currency accounts, borderless cards, and streamlined global payments, removing the friction of traditional banking so leaders can focus on growth. Whether it’s expanding into new markets, paying overseas teams, or managing FX, Airwallex is giving Kiwi companies the financial infrastructure to compete on the world stage.

By signing up, you’re also joining the Caffeine Community (welcome aboard!). We’ll share your details with our partners. We’ll also be taking photos and video on the night for socials. If that’s not your thing, just let the crew know when you arrive.