Build & Learn: Data Science with Coffee


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Week 6 Focus: Storytelling & Presenting Your Work
This week, weāre zooming in on one of the most underrated skills in data science: communicating your project effectively.
š You can start anytime ā the program is designed in a loop, so each theme comes back every 7 weeks. This weekās focus is storytelling and presentation, but feel free to jump in wherever you are. Your project, your pace.
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š Build & Learn: Data Science Meetup --- With Coffee
š” Always wanted to build a data science project but struggle to start? Or just looking for a structured, motivating space to learn and create?
This isnāt just a casual meetupāitās a community-driven program designed to help you go from idea ā working project ā portfolio-ready presentation in 7 weeks.
š What This Meetup Is About
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Guided learning and setup helpāperfect if youāre new to data science or Python.
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A structured weekly challengeāeach week has a focus, with clear milestones and community check-ins.
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Support and accountabilityāwork alongside others, ask questions, and stay motivated through our Discord Server
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A final showcase dayāpresent your project, get feedback, and celebrate your progress.
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In-person AND online participationājoin us at the cafĆ© or follow along remotely via Discord.
š Youāll walk away with:
šÆ A working project to add to your portfolio, GitHub, or resume
šÆ definitely some caffeine in your system ā
š” Not sure what to build?
Ever had a question that stuck in your headāsomething you wish you could map, analyze, or visualize? Nowās your chance.
šµļø Can I map out corporate and government corruption based on their interactions?
š¶ Can I find movies based on emotions instead of genres?
šø Are all skincare products really just the same thing in different bottles?
šŗļø Can I optimize my travels by balancing flexibility with smart planning?
š¤ Can I build an AI that rewrites history in different storytelling styles?
(More ideas at the event! You can also bring your own!)
⨠Whoās Hosting?
Iām Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI, causal inference, and data products. Iāve built models for fraud detection, uplift modeling, and LLM applications.
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When? Saturday , May 3, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
š Where? Octopus Bar, PestalozzistraĆe 5-8, 13187 Berlin
š» Bring: Your laptop, an idea, or just curiosity!
š©āš» **No experience neededājust curiosity.**Grab a coffee, meet cool people, and work on something fun.

Build & Learn: Data Science with Coffee