Ep. 173: Freelance Unlocked 2025, Europe’s Top Freelance Conference – Building a Stronger Freelance Economy, Together

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