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We’re back with the third edition of the Budapest Databricks Meetup, a gathering for Databricks users, data engineers, analytics professionals, AI practitioners, and everyone interested in modern data platforms. This time, we’ll explore how **metadata** is becoming a key driver of **enterprise AI**, how **lineage** can help teams better understand KPI changes across BI environments, and how Databricks engineers can better navigate and integrate with the **SAP ecosystem**. 📍 **Location:** Agora Park, Hub 3, 4th floor (Árbóc utca 1–3, 1133 Budapest) 📅 **Date:** May 27\, 2026 \| 18:00–20:30 \(detailed agenda below\) 🤝 **Organizer:** Abylon Consulting 🍕 **Catering:** Pizza, snacks & beer **Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks** 🔹 Miguel Angel de Luna Gomez – Practice Lead EMEA, Databricks Enterprise data has always been at the heart of understanding how businesses really work. But things are changing. Today, it’s not just about the data itself, but also the metadata around it — and that shift is opening the door to a whole new generation of AI capabilities. In this session, Miguel will explore how organizations can accelerate their AI journey by combining Databricks with existing enterprise data landscapes. He’ll also introduce emerging patterns in enterprise AI, including how users can interact with enterprise data using natural language and what these capabilities look like in practice. **Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI** 🔹 Edina Vedelek & Olivér Vetési – Abylon Consulting A practical look at how to cut through dashboard confusion by connecting backend SQL dependencies with Power BI reporting layers. Crossing the bridge between the two, thanks to Databrick AI (agent) and some Power BI tricks. This session will explore how metadata-driven lineage helps teams: ➡️ Assess downstream impact faster ➡️ Reduce dependency chaos between engineering and reporting teams ➡️ Move from guesswork to clear answers ➡️ Replicable automated information retrieval **SAP Data Meets Databricks: A Data Engineer’s Perspective** 🔹 Gábor Takács – Abylon Consulting In this session, we’ll explore how to work with SAP data from a Databricks data engineer’s perspective. We’ll cover common integration patterns, typical challenges, and practical ways to extract and make SAP data usable in a modern data platform. 🗓️ **Agenda** 17:30–18:00 — Arrival & Registration 18:00–18:30 — SAP Data Landscape from a Databricks Engineer’s Perspective 18:30–19:00 — Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks 19:00–19:30 — Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI 19:30–20:30 — Networking *\* Please note that photo and video content may be recorded during the event for use on our social media channels. By participating, you acknowledge and accept that you may appear in this content. If you prefer not to be included, please inform the organizers at the venue.*

HunBAN Startup Arena is a **monthly event series** by the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN), created to connect **early-stage founders** with **angel investors** and the **wider startup ecosystem**. Each edition blends **inspiring fireside chats** with **live startup pitches** and **Q&A** from the audience and experienced investors. The event series provides a regular platform for: * **Early-stage startups** to showcase ideas and gain valuable investor insights * **Business angels** and investors to discover the local startup dealflow * **Ecosystem players and students** to engage with Hungary’s dynamic startup scene After the official program, participants are invited to stay for **networking** — continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting. Current Event Details **📅 Date & Time:** 2026\. May 27\. 18:00 \- 22:00 **📍 Venue:** STRT Office, Budapest, Lövőház street 39. 🎟️ **Tickets**: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-may-edition-20260527 **🎤 Fireside chat:** Start it @ K&H: Running a Founder-First Accelerator in Hungary * Guest: Anikó Ivanics - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Guest: Paris Nobel - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Host: Ádám Brándisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN What does it take to build a startup in Hungary in 2026 - and what does it actually take to become investable? Join Paris Noble and Anikó Ivanics, the team behind the relaunch of Start it @K&H, for an open conversation on building a founder-first accelerator, preparing startups for investment, and navigating the realities of the Hungarian startup ecosystem today. Drawing from years of experience across the Swiss and CEE innovation ecosystems, corporate-startup collaboration, and early-stage acceleration, the discussion will explore what founders truly need beyond funding - from community and strategic support to international visibility and long-term resilience. **🚀 Founders pitching their investment case:** * 🦷 An AI-powered SaaS rebuilding an entire healthcare vertical. One platform replacing 8+ legacy tools clinics still juggle every day. Less admin, more patients, a fraction of the price. * ⚡ A deep-tech spinoff turning a power electronics lab into a desktop tool. Cutting testing costs from €100/hour to under €10, and shaving 30% off automotive and aerospace dev cycles. Paying customers already on board. * 🎨 An AI that finally remembers your brand. Upload once, generate forever — on-brand ads, visuals and packaging for every SMB that can't afford an agency.

WESTERN MIGRATION A Comedy Showcase by Akos & Tauseef A night of stand-up comedy about culture shocks, moving abroad, bad decisions, and surviving life in the West Featuring hilarious international comedians bringing fresh jokes and chaotic energy. at Bunkert Free Entry — donations are expected First come, first served

Ahead of the **[BA & Beyond 2026 Conference](https://ba-beyond.eu/events/2026-convergence/)**, join **[EPAM](https://www.epam.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=epam-branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1417497090&gbraid=0AAAAADHa0dIqc9UM3Ar0Z5AOKS3aPATMS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9xuBv3KeQvxTsUM2kndebnl1WVakrADaTquJ8S5nshYKXIC_9OSHpMaAsIfEALw_wcB)** and the **International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)** for an exclusive in‑person pre‑event at EPAM’s Budapest Office. This free evening event brings together local and international business analysis professionals to explore the future of BA, share perspectives, and connect within the community—setting the tone for the conference ahead. **📅 Date:** May 27, 2026 (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM) **📍 Location:** EPAM Budapest Office ([Budapest, Bókay János str. 44-46, 1083](https://www.google.com/maps/place/EPAM+Systems/@47.4857881,19.0756114,18z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sEPAM+Systems!3m6!1s0x4741dda5d1de2fe1:0x8f6ce1be9b6d027d!8m2!3d47.485117!4d19.0792498!15sCgxFUEFNIFN5c3RlbXMiA4gBAVoOIgxlcGFtIHN5c3RlbXOSARBzb2Z0d2FyZV9jb21wYW55mgFEQ2k5RFFVbFJRVU52WkVOb2RIbGpSamx2VDIwMWJXTnRUbnBSYmxJeFZYcGplVTlYVGxSUk1YQnZZak5hYjFVeFJSQULgAQD6AQQIABAh!16s%2Fg%2F11h4ncs0dt?hl=hu&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)) **🎟️ Attendance:** Free, in‑person only, but **registration required** on the following **[LINK](https://wearecommunity.io/events/shaping-the-future-of-business-analysis-an-evening-with-epam-and-ba-and-beyond)**

**sip & journal 〜 *reflect*** (**May 27th**\, Wedneday 18:30 \| **Location:** Művház Kávézó) *Welcome to the* **unplugged club Budapest ✨** This evening we'll be journaling about **7 questions that will define your next 10 years**. You’ll have quiet, uninterrupted time to write and reflect. Afterwards, there will be space to share insights or reflections - completely optional. You can simply listen as well. **〜 What to expect** All you need to bring: ◦ A journal or notebook - no laptops, please ✎ A pen ☻ An open mind **〜 Schedule** 18:30 – Welcome, short introduction & journaling prompts 19:00 – 20:00 – Solo journaling time 20:00 – 21:00 – Optional sharing & informal conversation **〜 Notes** \- The event is free\, but please buy a beverage to support the venue\. \- We'll be sitting outside to enjoy the nice weather\. \- Come alone or bring a friend\. \- Please confirm your attendance on Meetup to save your spot\. We’re keeping the event small \- max 15 people\. **☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and turn inwards ☻**

Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!

**Details / Részletek** The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺 Tudtad, hogy az építőipar digitális transzformációja nem csak szoftverekről, hanem a gondolkodásmódunkról is szól? A **Digital Architecture Meetup** legújabb eseményén a **LEAN módszertan** és a **digitális eszközök metszéspontját járjuk körül.** Ebben a rendhagyó kiadásban három elismert szakértő segítségével nézzük meg, hogyan lehet a pazarlást minimalizálni és a folyamatokat optimalizálni – a tervezőasztaltól egészen a kivitelezésig. **Miért érdemes eljönnöd?** Betekintést nyerhetsz a LEAN gyakorlati alkalmazásába olyan szakemberektől, akik nap mint nap ezen elvek mentén alakítják az iparág jövőjét. Megismerheted a rendszerszintű hatékonyság eszközeit, legyen szó irodai szervezettségről vagy a helyszíni irányítás forradalmasításáról. **Amiről beszélni fogunk:** 🔹 **5S a gyakorlatban:** Hogyan teremtsünk rendet és átláthatóságot a munkafolyamatainkban? 🔹 **Szervezeti Lean:** Hogyan vezethető be a módszertan a core tevékenységek szintjén egy modern szervezetnél? 🔹 **Last Planner System:** Felejtsd el a kaotikus ütemterveket – ismerd meg a kivitelezés irányításának egy sokkal hatékonyabb módját! **🎙️ Előadóink:** * **Hittner Márton** – LEAN szakértő/délkelet-európai régió, STRABAG (5S) * **Pap Réka** – LEAN szakértő (Szervezeti és core folyamatok) * **Tarnai Csaba** – LEAN szakértő (Last Planner System) ✔ Jelezz vissza (RSVP), hogy biztosítsd a helyed! **🏢 Helyszín** Puzl CowOrKing Budapest 1036 Budapest, Lajos u. 126-130. **📋 Agenda** 18:00 - Kapunyitás 18:30 - Intro & **Szakmai előadások:** Békési Imre, Pap Réka és Tarnai Csaba prezentációi 19:45 - 🎈 **Social Time:** Kötetlen szakmai eszmecsere, falatozás és networking. \-\-\- ☎️ **Ha plusz infóra van szükséged, hívj minket** Szalai Dóra +36 20 314 0421 Gaschitz Ágnes +36 20 2122427 \-\-\- **💬 Prezentációk utáni kötetlen beszélgetés** Az előadások csak a kezdet! Maradj velünk egy laza, kötetlen beszélgetésre (és falatozgatásra 🥗🥐). \-\-\- **Szeretnénk kifejezni őszinte köszönetünket a KÉSZ Group, Market Építő Zrt. és Strabag nagylelkű támogatásért.** ☝️ **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t (Visszajelzés a Meetup-oldalon, hogy jössz-e)! Ha valamilyen okból mégsem tudsz eljönni, kérünk, frissítsd a visszajelzést, hogy helyet szabadíts fel valaki más számára. **📸 Fényképek, videók** Készíts te is fényképeket és töltsd fel ide a meetup.com rendezvény oldalára. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket! **💡 Neked is van egy Meetup témád?** Rendezvényeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani. Ha van egy témád, vagy szeretnéd, ha céged szponzorálna egy rendezvényt, esetleg szeretnél segíteni a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk. **Előadónak jelentkezem: [https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8](https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8)** **Máshogyan akarok beszállni: [https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79](https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79)** \-\-\- The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺

Hello everyone, Welcome to the Monthly Book Club — the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together. This May, we’ll be reading *Why Nations Fail* by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. The book explores the monumental question of why some nations are wealthy while others remain locked in poverty, diving deep into the powerful role that political and economic institutions play in shaping a country's destiny. It’s a thought-provoking, sweeping read that opens the door to deep conversations about history, economics, power, and the structures that govern our societies. 🕕 **Time:** 18:00–20:00 – Group discussion about the book (no silent reading hour this time) 📍 **Location**: Lumen (we will be outside in the backyard garden). I’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it heavily debatable, or didn’t quite manage to finish — you’re invited. This month's book was the winning choice voted by you! If you want to have your say on what we read next, make sure to join the poll in our Goodreads group. **Follow us:** 📌 **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting) 📌 **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)

Hello everyone, Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading. **Schedule** 10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round 11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour 12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion **The After-Event** ☕ After the session, we’ll head over to "Kisüzem" for some tea, coffee, cookies, and sandwiches. Feel free to stick around and join us to keep the conversation going! **Location** Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there! **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions) **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting) **[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?) This is a free event, but Meetup has its own fee. If you'd like to contribute and help keep this going, you're welcome to donate [via Revolut](https://revolut.me/schmidtpeter), every bit helps! (we keep track of all donations in this [spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing))

Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.

**The 2026 elections are over.** The dust is settling. And 2027’s new "EU Inc." company model is staring us down. When big structural changes happen, it is completely normal to put them on the back burner. You have a business to run. But the upcoming shifts in Hungary and the EU might actually change how you operate. We are heading to KLUSTER to figure out exactly how this affects us, without the panic or the guesswork. We are splitting the night in two. First, Bence Gajdácsi (CEO of Gajdácsi Flakon Kft.) tackles the macro reality of Hungary's post-election landscape and the new EU Inc. He will break down what these legal shifts mean for your business structure so you can adapt before the rest of the market even catches on. Second, Nándor Fehér (Content Marketing Specialist) reveals the steps of building a predictable client acquisition machine with no technical skills. Even if you genuinely hate marketing, you will leave knowing how to spot the psychological hooks others and your competitors use. **The Agenda & What You'll Learn** * **17:45:** Arrive, grab a drink, and connect. * **18:10 – 18:15:** Event Kickoff. * **18:15 – 18:35: Hungary's shift & a new EU structure** * Bence breaks down two major shifts: Hungary’s new reality under a new government, and an early peek at the 2027 EU Inc. This new European company structure aims to cut bureaucracy and accelerate cross-border growth. You get an honest look at how to position your business for both. * **18:35 – 18:55: Automating Client Acquisition** * Imagine a vending machine that turns a €1 coin into a €2 coin. How many times would you use it? Nándor will show you how to build that exact machine. In marketing and sales, this is called a 'funnel', a simple sequence of steps that naturally guides a complete stranger to buying your offer. You will learn to spot competitor patterns and walk away with a clear idea of which exact system actually makes sense for your own business. * **18:55 – 20:00:** Genuine networking & conversations with quality food and drinks. * **20:00 onwards:** We head to a nearby bar as usual. **Location** We'll be hosting at the fantastic **KLUSTER Coworking** space. **Who Is This For?** This series of presentations is for freelancers, founders, and open-minded people in Budapest. As you might know, the presentations are really just an excuse to get us all in the same room. Join real conversations with a real community of curious people who are navigating the exact same challenges you are. **The Legal Bit** As usual, we’ll be taking photos and videos throughout the night. By showing up, you consent to being in them. Thanks for reading, see you on the 29th (of May)! Bence & Nándi

A terület egyszerre szól elektronikáról, rádiófrekvenciás technikáról, antennákról, analóg és digitális kommunikációról és kísérletezésről – ezért sok ponton kapcsolódik az etikus hackelés világához is. Az előadásban szó lesz a vezeték nélküli kommunikáció alapjairól: modulációkról, protokollokról, digitális módokról, elérhető ingyenes szoftverekről, valamint arról, hogyan is vágjunk bele a rádiózásba és egy RF szignál azonosításába. Mindezt olcsón beszerezhető eszközök használatával. Az előadás végére remélhetőleg felismerésre kerül, hogy a rádiózás etikus hacker szemmel kiváló terep RF-biztonsági kutatásokhoz, SDR-es elemzésekhez és legális, kontrollált kísérletezéshez. Az előadásra hozunk egy csomó RF-fel működő kütyüt, ha van otthon elfekvőben régi kocsikulcs, távnyitó, elemes távirányítható játék, Flipper Zero vagy hasonló, hozd el és nézzük meg, mit tudunk kezdeni velük.

This month's topic is an discussions about clean energy. If you are: * working or interested in sustainability, * interested in bringing climate action into your current role, * or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people, …this event is for you! Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian. **Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/UrgJ3EdHNx) to get to know our speaker before the event, and to keep in touch between meetups! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What to expect:** 1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive. Have a drink or take a snack, and chat with the other. 2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction** 3. 18:10 - 18:20: **[Dénes Bulkai](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denes-bulkai-9a751017/) \- Energy Resources of Hungary** Brief primer for the discussion. 4. 18:20 - 19:20: **The Hard Questions of Clean Energy** Discussing solar power, batteries, nuclear, and air quality. We prepared a lot of questions for Dénes, but you'll have a chance to ask yours too. 5. 19:20 - 20:00: **Mingling** Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included! This event's speaker is Dénes Bulkai, Senior Environmental & Energy Efficiency Expert, consultant at [Bulkai Ltd.](https://bulkai.com/): *Denes has over 45 years of professional experience in environmental and social due diligence, development of energy efficiency projects and preparation of feasibility studies, which includes serving 17 years as a Senior Environmental Advisor at the EBRD in London. He has also worked as a consultant for the Green Climate Fund, EIB, FMO, IADB and IFC in 28 countries, including Albania, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Hungary, India, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, and as an UNIDO and UNDP consultant in Jamaica, China, and Iraqi Kurdistan. His experience includes reviewing environmental and social impact assessment documentation compliance with equator principles, EU and Hungarian regulations and calculation methodologies for energy savings and GHG emission reductions. Denes is a British and Hungarian citizen, and resides in Hungary. He has an MSc in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Analytical Chemistry, a post gradual degree in Economics and History, he speaks English, Hungarian, German, Russian.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together! **Note**: The talks and Q&A are recorded and published on YouTube, and photos on Meetup and in social media. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event. This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).

*“In a forest, there is no master tree that plans and dictates change when rain fails to fall or when the spring comes early. The whole ecosystem reacts creatively, in the moment.”* *―* **Frederic Laloux**, Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness **(Session in english!)** Frederic Laloux is a former management consultant and organizational theorist best known for the book **Reinventing Organizations**, where he argues that human organizations evolve alongside human consciousness. Drawing from developmental psychology, systems thinking, and real-world case studies, Laloux proposes that many modern companies still operate with industrial-age assumptions centered on hierarchy, control, and bureaucracy, even though the nature of work and society has fundamentally changed. His work became influential among some founders, innovators, and organizational reformers searching for alternatives to rigid corporate structures. At the center of Laloux’s vision is the idea of “Teal organizations”: companies built around self-management, personal wholeness, and evolutionary purpose rather than traditional command-and-control leadership. Influenced by thinkers such as **Ken Wilber**, Laloux presents organizations not as machines to optimize, but as living systems capable of adaptation and emergence. His ideas are both inspiring and controversial, praised as a blueprint for post-industrial collaboration and criticized as overly idealistic, difficult to scale, and even utopian. **Introduction of guests (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the topic and of the guests 1. What kind of organizations have you been a member of? 2. Was there anything in common in the way they operated? **Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)** 1. What sense does it make to categorize organizations into consciousness levels? 2. When it comes to organizations, should efficiency or harmonious functioning be the primary goal? 3. Is personal fulfillment a good foundational goal and guiding principle for an organization? 4. Can dynamically distributed authority function in the long run? 5. How solid a foundation for success is the self-organization of roles based on earned authority and trust? 6. Alongside self-organization (i.e., without overarching control), can it be guaranteed that every necessary role will have a sufficient number of competent members? 7. Is full transparency in finances and decision-making sustainable? 8. Is trust-based delegation necessarily better than competence-based delegation? 9. Is it not dangerous to optimize for pleasantness when one may have to face serious competitors? 10. Can the claim really be true that the propaganda proclaims: "the question is not whether you are good enough"? 11. Can actual quality of life be measured through feedback about how a person feels? How reliable a reflection for one's quality of life is one's sense of happiness? 12. Is it sufficient to weight the evaluation of an idea based on the degree of involvement of the voters? 13. Can a parliament whose members are selected based on popularity rather than competence truly be competent 14. Can a community feedback-based competence assessment be as good as an objective test-based one? 15. Does it make sense to speak collectively about the fulfillment of the people? 16. If people make decisions by relying on results provided by AI, are those decisions truly their own? 17. If a country was to transition to the Teal model today, how could it enforce its laws? 18. Was the Zappos example more of a good initiative or a bad one? *** **RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup to save your space and if you cannot assist, yield your space to another person in the waiting list. We welcome donations from 1.000 HUF (min 400 HUF) to keep the costs of the meetup. **If you order food, or alcohol-free wines, you dont need to donate for the group. Thank you!**

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

REGISTER HERE: [SIGN UP TODAY](https://link.elitereimm.com/widget/form/mUCJcb9LFDGoPqRg82jP?am_id=debbie4540) Should a real estate investor get a real estate license? Sometimes it’s a massive advantage… and sometimes it can complicate your business if you don’t know what you’re walking into. In this training, we’ll cut through the “agents vs investors” drama and focus on one thing: **what makes you more money and gives you more leverage**. You’ll learn: * **When being licensed helps investors win** (better access, better data, better terms, better deal flow) * How investors use a license to **create extra profit centers** (commissions, referrals, listings, buyer rep, property management pathways) * The truth about **MLS access, pocket listings, and being first to the good deals** * How licensing impacts **wholesaling, double-closing, assignments, and disclosures** * What brokerages don’t tell you: **fees, splits, compliance, and time requirements** * When it’s smarter to **partner with an agent** instead of becoming one * A simple decision framework: **licensed vs partnered vs hybrid model** You’ll walk out knowing whether licensing fits your goals—and if it does, the cleanest path to do it without slowing down your investing. REGISTER HERE: [SIGN UP TODAY](https://link.elitereimm.com/widget/form/mUCJcb9LFDGoPqRg82jP?am_id=debbie4540)

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)**.) Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:00–8:30 PM Eastern Central Ohio Chapter Meeting IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals If you can’t fund it, you don’t have a deal. And right now, funding is where more investors are getting stuck. Private lenders are more cautious. Partners are asking better questions. And deals that look good on paper still fall apart when the money doesn’t show up. That’s why we’re bringing in a panel of investors who are actually getting their deals funded right now. You’ll hear how they’re finding money, structuring deals, and building relationships that lead to repeat funding. Here’s what you’ll learn: * Where they’re finding private lenders today * How they start conversations that lead to funding * What makes lenders and partners say YES * How they structure deals to be fundable * The biggest mistakes investors make when raising money * How to build repeat funding relationships **Early Session (6:00–7:00 PM Eastern):** **Having Trouble Finding Tenants? How Community Shelter Board Can Help** Nicholas Brenner will walk you through programs designed to help rapidly rehouse tenants, including financial support that can stabilize your rentals. **The Deal Room (7:00–7:30 PM Eastern)** Bring deals, funding needs, buyers, and problems. This is where connections turn into action. This meeting is for serious real estate investors nationwide, and we’re known for our high-content, real-life education and our nationwide community of dealmakers. Members and non-members at all levels are welcome. Register below to reserve your seat. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)** and register on our website!

**How to Get Off-Market Deals With Direct-to-Seller Marketing** Want to learn how to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing without relying on agents, wholesalers, or the MLS for consistent deal flow? That is exactly what we are covering at this next Columbus Investors Club Meetup. Get Your Free Ticket **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)🎟️ Most investors who try to do off-market deals make the same mistake: they throw money into a marketing channel, pray that it works, and hope a deal comes out the other side. There is no real strategy, no clear math, no tracking, and no process to know what is actually working. At this meetup, we are going to break down how to reverse engineer direct-to-seller marketing using our SCALE framework so you can approach your marketing with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. We will cover how to think through inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels, how to choose the right channel for your goals, how to run the numbers before you spend, how to allocate the right budget, how to launch the campaign correctly, and how to evaluate and track performance so you can make better decisions moving forward. **SCALE Framework:** **S –** Select the right channel **C –** Calculate the numbers **A –** Allocate the budget **L –** Launch the campaign **E –** Evaluate and track it **What We’ll Cover** * How to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing * How to stop guessing and start reverse engineering your marketing * The difference between inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels * How to choose the right channel for your business and market * How to calculate the numbers before launching * How to allocate a budget based on goals, not emotion * How to launch and track a campaign the right way * How to create more consistent and predictable deal flow **Date:** May 28, 2026 (Thursday) **Time:** 6 - 8pm EST **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Save Your Seat** → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp **FREE DRINKS & FOOD PROVIDED!** **About Columbus Investors Club** The Columbus Investors Club is a local meetup for real estate investors, aspiring investors, contractors, vendors, lenders, realtors, and other professionals who want to grow in the Columbus market. The goal is to create real connection, real opportunity, and real growth by getting the right people in the room. Whether you are brand new or already doing deals, this is a place to build relationships, learn from others in the business, find opportunities, and grow your presence in the local real estate community.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

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