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Beyond the Screen: Designing Products for the Spatial Computing Era

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 PM

From ProductTank Columbus

4.8

For decades, product teams have translated a three-dimensional world into two-dimensional interfaces. We’ve gotten incredibly good at taps, clicks, menus, and scrolls—but what if the screen was never the destination? **ProductTank Columbus welcomes Omari Hitson, VP Lead Product Designer: Emerging Technologies at JPMorgan Chase and President of the Ohio Chapter of the VR/AR Association, for a practical look at what changes when digital products move beyond the screen and into the world around us.** Omari Hitson designs where emerging technology meets real-world product problems. He has experience designing and prototyping across the evolution from traditional mobile and desktop experiences to spatial computing—all within a regulated enterprise environment where new technology has to solve an actual problem, not simply generate excitement. He also serves as Chapter President of the VR/AR Association of Ohio and hosts the OhioXR conferences, putting him at the center of Ohio’s growing XR community. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

13 attendees

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers

Fri, Oct 30, 12:00 PM

From Licking County Apartment Association

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers Please join us! You won't want to miss this meeting! We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers. NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS 975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors) Newark, OH 43055 Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”! Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others) Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong! Zoom meeting. Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F) Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1)

1 attendee

Columbus Automate Your Online Store

Sun, Oct 18, 9:45 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

🚀 **AI eCommerce from Zero to Revenue – Masterclass** Launch an AI-powered online store that runs itself. Skip the manual grind. ⚠️ Your seat is only confirmed once you register below. Don't miss out. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T21:45:00Z) --- What you'll build: - AI-powered product research and ad creation workflows - An automated AI-driven store system - A store setup strategy that cuts setup time in half *One blueprint. Endless revenue potential.* ⚡

23 attendees

Ohio Paper Folders Oct folding session Oct 18th

Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 PM

From Ohio Paper Folders

4.6

Our monthly meeting will be Sunday Oct 18th 1-4 PM This will be held at 4049 Garrett W Dr, Columbus, 43214 This is off of Olentangy River Rd, north of Riverside Hospital. This is the home of one of our members. Everyone is welcome - beginner to expert. This is a casual folding session. People will teach a few models.

2 attendees

Columbus Publish Ebooks with AI Fast

Sun, Oct 18, 11:15 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

📚 **AI Ebook Empire – Write, Publish, Earn** Turn your knowledge into sellable ebooks with AI doing most of the work. ⚠️ Register below to confirm your place — RSVP is not your ticket in. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEbookBusiness?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T23:15:00Z) --- What's covered: - Build a publishing pipeline that runs on autopilot - Write full ebooks with AI in hours, not weeks - Scale to multiple titles without burning out *Your ebook empire starts here.* 📖

22 attendees

COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)

Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM

From Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT)

4.8

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

1 attendee

Columbus Build Your AI Agent Today

Mon, Oct 19, 12:15 AM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

🔧 **Build Real AI Agents from Scratch – OpenClaw** Launch a real AI agent in a single hands-on session. No experience necessary. ⚠️ Complete your registration below — RSVP is not a confirmed seat. ### [🔗 GET YOUR PLACE](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-19T00:15:00Z) --- What you get: - A reusable agent framework you keep after the session - A browser-based setup you can use immediately - Practical skills to automate tasks that eat your time *Real tools. Real agents. Built by you.* 🔧

20 attendees

Columbus Professionals: Master Claude AI Today

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

**🔥 Unlock Claude for Real Work – A Hands-On Vibe Coding Session** Two hours, zero filler. Learn how to turn Claude into a daily workhorse for your actual job. 🧑‍💻 **About your host:** a vibe coded entrepreneur making 4 figures/day. He's pulling back the curtain and sharing his secret blueprint, step by step. **⚠️ Seats are limited.** An RSVP alone doesn't hold your place — register through the link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://amber-5d508.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- You'll learn how Claude really works under the hood, practice prompting approaches that consistently produce better output, and build a small toolkit of use cases tailored to your own work. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory - Prompting techniques that noticeably improve your results - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Research, decision making, and brainstorming - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Two hours of practical skill-building — bring your curiosity. ✨ ✨

25 attendees

Back to Basics - Forward to the Future: What's Next for Central Ohio Agile

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

For years, the Central Ohio Agile Association (COHAA) has served as a cornerstone for IT and business professionals dedicated to finding better ways to inspire creativity and innovation in the delivery of value. But as workplaces, team dynamics, and expectations shift, our community needs to evolve right along with them. * Are your teams facing new forms of organizational friction? * Are traditional Agile frameworks and practices feeling stale, misunderstood, or bogged down by enterprise bureaucracy? * As the Agile landscape changes, let's discuss how our community can continue to provide meaningful connections, learning, and support. **What to Expect** Join us for a high-engagement, collaborative evening. Attendees will drive the agenda. We are gathering Central Ohio's practitioners, leaders, and change-agents to tackle the real challenges happening in our day-to-day work lives. Through a focused interactive conversation, we will consider three critical questions: 1. What dysfunctions are you seeing in the workplace right now? Where are teams getting stuck, and what roadblocks are slowing down delivery? 2. What do you actually need from an Agile user group today? How can COHAA serve as a practical, high-value resource for your career and organization? 3. How can we support each other moving forward? What formats, topics, or connections will make showing up worthwhile for you? *500pm-530pm* Connecting & Networking *530pm-630pm* Community Conversation *630pm* Following the conversation, stick around for open networking with fellow local professionals **Who Should Attend?** * Practitioners, Scrum Masters & Delivery Leads navigating daily team dysfunctions and looking for fresh tactics * Product Owners & Business Analysts trying to maximize business value in shifting environments * IT Leaders & Executives seeking better ways to scale agility and support their people * Anyone in Central Ohio passionate about continuous improvement and looking to help shape the future of our local Agile community Come ready to share your thoughts, vent your workplace frustrations, and help us build a stronger, more resilient community together!

9 attendees

< $200 /Month, Ready for Infinity: Modernizing CRM with Claude + AWS in 90 Days

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30 PM

From Columbus AWS (Amazon Web Services) Meetup

4.7

What happens when a fast-growing business outgrows a CRM built to handle 100–200 customers a year? In this session, I'll walk through how I used Claude and AWS to modernize the entire operation in just three months, scaling it to handle an unlimited number of customers for under $200 a month. We'll start with the foundation: a serverless sync that pulls CRM data into RDS Postgres every hour during business hours, plus on demand when key operations happen. This gives the business fast, flexible reporting without overloading the CRM. From there, we'll look at how leads from multiple sources now flow through a single Lambda function, and how new front-end and back-end tools transformed lead handling, sales pipeline visibility, and company-wide reporting. You'll also get the behind-the-scenes examples that made this pace possible: * CI/CD pipelines that let you deploy quickly and often * Using code reviews as the main quality gate for every release * Tips for writing a CLAUDE.md file that maximizes your workflow * A shared STYLE.md that keeps standards consistent across projects * Splitting and combining projects with separate CloudFormation templates so they stay easy to update and simple to maintain Whether you're a solo developer, a consultant, or part of a lean team, you'll leave with practical patterns for building scalable, low-cost systems on AWS, and for getting the most out of AI as a development partner. **SPEAKER BIO** Angelo Mandato is an AWS Columbus User Group leader, AWS Community Builder, and Certified Solutions Architect - Associate who has been developing solutions on AWS since 2007. https://angelo.mandato.com **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

14 attendees

Columbus OpenClaw AI Agent Workshop

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From The Amateur Telescope Makers Collective Hub

💻 **Build Your AI Agent – OpenClaw Masterclass** Launch a real AI agent in a single hands-on session. No experience necessary. ⚠️ RSVP alone won't hold your spot — complete registration below to confirm. ### [🔗 REGISTER NOW](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-amateur-telescope-makers-collective-hub&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- What you get: - Templates and tools to build more agents on your own - A real, working AI agent by the end of the session - A reusable agent framework you keep after the session *Don't just use AI. Build it.* 🤖

21 attendees

Columbus Build an AI Content Brand

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM

From Cipher Enthusiasts Social and Networking Guild

🎭 **Faceless AI Influencer – Grow Without Showing Your Face** Launch a content brand that grows on autopilot using AI-generated media. ⚠️ Complete registration to confirm your seat. RSVP is not enough. ### [🔗 SAVE YOUR SEAT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AiInfluencer?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cipher-enthusiasts-social-and-networking-guild&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-18T20:00:00Z) --- What you'll create: - A faceless brand that runs without your time - Viral AI-generated posts for any niche - A content system that grows on autopilot *Your brand. Your rules. No face needed.* 🚀

25 attendees

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform where founders can connect with peers, share insights, and participate in networking events. It helps build communities around shared entrepreneurial interests.

To find founder groups, search by your location on Meetup. You can browse local groups that align with entrepreneurial interests and attend nearby events to connect with others.

Yes, Meetup enables you to find local groups for founders. Simply search for founder or entrepreneurship communities in your area to discover events you can attend.

Absolutely, you can join as many founder groups as you like. This allows you to diversify your network and gain different perspectives across varying entrepreneurial interests.

You can RSVP by navigating to the event page on Meetup and clicking the RSVP button. This is a great way to confirm your attendance and receive any updates from event organizers.

Joining a local founder group is a valuable way to network, share experiences, and learn from like-minded individuals who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Founder groups offer networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. These groups enable you to connect with peers and gain insights that can support your entrepreneurial endeavors.

Not all events are in person; some may be online. It depends on the organizer's preference, offering flexibility in how you engage with founder communities.

Most meetups are free, but some may charge a small fee to cover venue or material costs. Always check event details for any potential charges.

Frequency varies by group and location; some meet weekly, others monthly. Check specific group schedules on their Meetup pages for details.

While Meetup facilitates connections, it doesn't guarantee success. The outcome depends on your active participation and engagement within the community.

Meetup focuses on group activities and community building rather than 1-on-1 matchmaking, so it’s ideal for broader networking opportunities.

Event hosts determine topics, venues, and schedules. They manage and run events based on the interests and input from community members.

Not all interests may have an active group in every area. However, if you can't find one, consider starting your own to gather like-minded individuals.

Organization quality can vary among groups. It's beneficial to try a few different ones to find the communities that best fit your expectations and needs.

Founder Groups Near Me