Social

**It's time to meet one of the top Kaunas startups 🙂‍↕️** **Startup Social Kaunas** is a monthly meetup that has been happening every first Tuesday of the month for over 3 years. The goal – to inspire, connect, and educate people about the startup world. We welcome everyone: startup founders, service providers, investors, or anyone simply curious about the Kaunas startup scene 🤝 On April 7th we’re meeting a startup with over **€15M in revenue** (2024), one of the **[Financial Times Top 1000](https://www.ft.com/content/afd4a379-6332-47bb-bc65-04bd6eb24a19) fastest-growing companies** in Europe, and a company whose profit from 2023 to 2024 almost tripled – **growing by 205%**. **And that’s [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) 🫡** What started as a project in a garage is now one of the best-known startups in Lithuania 👀 Our guest – **CEO [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/)**. After he joined [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/), the company’s growth accelerated. With a background as a CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Dainius will share behind-the-scenes insights into what it’s like to manage a fast-growing startup: the mistakes and wins along the way, what’s important to understand about startups and startup culture, and maybe even a few thoughts about the future. **❗ Don't forget to register** **When: Tuesday, April 7th, at 6:00 pm (doors open)** **Where: Kaunas Science Island** \*\* AGENDA:\*\* 18:00 - Doors open + networking 18:30 - Intro 18:35 - Founders Spotlight: a fireside chat with [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/), CEO [@OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) + QnA from the audience Moderator: [Elvinas Kukys](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekukys/), Co-Founder & CEO [@Luna Robotics](https://lunarobotics.eu/) 19:35 - networking, snacks, and drinks IMPORTANT: The event will be photographed. Interview language - English.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

We’re bringing back Adult Field Day. Last year was a good mix of competition and just hanging out, so we’re doing it again with some new games mixed in. Think team-based challenges, simple races, and a few things inspired by game shows. You don’t need to be athletic. Most of the fun is just being part of a team and getting to know people you wouldn’t normally talk to. The goal isn’t really winning. It’s meeting people, laughing a bit, and leaving knowing a few more names than when you showed up. If you stick around after, we’ll have a potluck, a bonfire, and a couple comedians in the evening. Bring: * Something to share for the potluck * Clothes you can move around in A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. Please send $2 per person to guarantee your spot. Venmo (preferred) or PayPal @WiseUnlimitedLLC Actual links in comments below! Include your Meetup name + event name in the note.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem. **Highlights:** • Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process • Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery - and updates on What's New at the winery! • Opportunity to taste our current wine selection • Ask questions and interact with the Wyandotte team **Start Times**: 1:00 PM, other times by request. **Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door **Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk. **Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs. After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small plate! Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking. Cheers!!![🍷]()

**$1 Slices of Pizza!!!** #5xNWPizzaCrawl is back!! Start at Barrell & Tap where Brenz pizza will serve slices at the bar and you can grab the voting link from our booth. Then take a walk to Fibonaccis, Halwanis, Deweys, and finally Jets to choose your favorite! (the walk is about a 10 block square) Join us for this great community event and check back for more information on our route. (Grandview area)