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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!

**UPDATE:** We moved this months meetup to Wednesday. Please go here for the topic and registration: [https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/315705196/](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/315705196/) **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: 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/ **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

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!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Modern AI can write software, analyze documents, use tools, and solve problems that seemed impossible only a few years ago. It can also miss obvious instructions, invent convincing facts, forget important information, and confidently claim success after failing. Why can AI appear brilliant one moment and surprisingly unreliable the next? In this beginner-friendly talk, we’ll explore the major limitations of today’s AI systems and the situations where they are most likely to break. We’ll look beyond the usual “AI hallucinates” explanation and examine recurring failure modes such as: * Confidently producing incorrect information * Losing track of details and instructions * Struggling with unfamiliar reasoning problems * Making compounding mistakes during long, multi-step tasks * Failing to recognize when tools or external systems have gone wrong * Optimizing for the literal instruction instead of the user’s actual goal We’ll also touch on modern AI research, including current work on long-term memory, context, reasoning, and agent reliability. No advanced machine-learning background is required. The talk will explain the concepts from the ground up, but it is geared toward programmers and anyone interested in building AI applications that need to work outside of a controlled demo. You’ll leave with a clearer framework for understanding what modern AI can do, where it remains unreliable, and how engineers can design systems that expect AI to fail safely. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**NOTICE: Space is Limited** Please RSVP here, only if you are able to actually attend this *IN-PERSON opportunity* to network with other women at the **Ohio Valley DynamicsCon Regional event in Dublin, OH.** All times are Eastern. Many women have experienced moments in their careers when asking for help felt uncomfortable, speaking up felt risky, or admitting they didn't have all the answers felt like a sign of weakness. Yet the most successful leaders rarely succeed alone. This interactive roundtable explores the confidence challenges many women face throughout their careers, the isolation that can come from believing you're the only one experiencing them, and the power of community in changing that narrative. Through candid discussion and shared experiences, participants will explore how to advocate for themselves, build trusted support networks, seek mentorship, navigate professional challenges, and support other women along the way. At its core, this conversation is rooted in a simple belief: there is room for all of us. Success is not a limited resource, and leadership is not about earning one of a few available seats. It is about building bigger tables, pulling up more chairs, and creating opportunities for others as we grow. This is not a lecture. It is a conversation. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, new perspectives, meaningful connections, and renewed confidence to ask for help, offer support, and help create workplaces where more women can thrive together. ***Reminder, All times are Eastern for this In-Person Event!***

**[Guy Royse](https://www.linkedin.com/in/groyse/)** will be presenting "Agents & Arbiters - An Adventurer's Guide to Multi-Agent Collaboration with LangGraph.js" Building interactive systems with conventional coding means anticipating every possible user action and writing the right response for each. This quickly becomes nigh impossible. You end up lost in a maze of recursion, fragility, and nested if statements. The more interactive you make your system, the more complex your code gets, until debugging feels like being eaten by a grue—you know something's wrong, but you're just fumbling around in the dark. There's a better way. Instead of scripting every interaction, we can give some of the elements in our system their own intelligence. Multi-agent collaboration enables us to create systems in which entities can become autonomous agents with their own perspectives and voices. Imagine a text-based adventure game where the brass lantern, the white house, and even the mailbox have something to say when the player responds. Or consider a help desk system where agents from billing, technical support, and account management each weigh in to determine the best solution for a customer. In this session, we'll explore multi-agent collaboration through a live demo of a text-based adventure system. You'll meet the orchestration workflow—router, classifier, agents, arbiter, and committer—and discover how LangGraph.js coordinates the chaos when multiple agents want to respond. We'll shine our brass lantern over the code to see how it uses Redis and LangGraph.js to make it all work. Then, we'll explore how this same approach solves real-world problems beyond gaming. When the adventure's over, you'll understand how to coordinate agents to handle complex interactions and know when this is a good approach. You'll have a working example you can adapt for your own adventures—be they exploring the Great Underground Empire, customer service platforms, or content management systems. And, you'll never look at building interactive systems the same way again. ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: In this session, we will explore the concept of hyperdimensional computing (HDC), a brain-inspired method of computing. We'll begin by talking about neurons and the brain. Through simple Python examples we’ll dive into HDC and answer: What it is? How does it work? And, how does it learn? We will review how other researchers have applied HDC and demonstrate how it can be used for solving cybersecurity tasks. Where deep learning fails, HDC excels. No supercomputer? No problem. HDC offers interpretability, low energy requirements, robustness to errors, online learning, on-device learning, and more. By pushing the difficult calculations into the embedding process, learning becomes a cinch. By the end of this talk, attendees will have everything they need to teach their own hyperdimensional computing models. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.

Odoo Academy is a series of **one-day**, **FREE training** sessions where participants can learn directly from our **seasoned experts**. Master a specific **Odoo application** or delve into **industry-specific** functionalities. Join us in our **Columbus, OH** for hands on training in Odoo's Accounting app and take your business to the next level! Training will be given in **ENGLISH**. Lunch is **included**. Participants must bring their **OWN laptop** for the practical exercises. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at ellee@odoo.com. [Register Here Now! ](https://www.odoo.com/r/8yd)**[\[](https://www.odoo.com/r/gO9)Limited Seats Available!]**

Where innovation meets practicality. Join us in **Columbus, OH** for our **immersive event** featuring dynamic, audience-driven demonstrations showcasing the groundbreaking features of our software. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from Manufacturing and Accounting to Inventory Management, Sales/CRM, and eCommerce, as we **delve into the capabilities of Odoo 19**. Discover how it can transform your business processes and support your journey towards digital transformation! Attend for FREE -[ ](https://www.odoo.com/r/dKG)**[Register now!](https://www.odoo.com/r/QU4)** For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at ellee@odoo.com

**REGISTER HERE: [DynamicsCon Regional: Ohio Valley Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981189370740?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **\*\*\*\*Only those registered through Eventbrite will be able to attend.\*\*\*\*\*** DUG is excited to bring a DynamicsCon Regional focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Finance & Operations/Supply Chain, Customer Engagement/CRM), Power Platform, and the future of business technology! This event is designed for professionals across the Microsoft ecosystem who are looking to learn, connect, and explore the latest innovations shaping the way organizations work. Whether you’re leveraging Dynamics 365, building solutions with Power Platform, exploring AI capabilities, or simply looking to stay ahead of industry trends — this event has something for you. **Two days full of...** * Cutting-edge content covering Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, AI, and the latest innovations across the ecosystem * Local presenters sharing their expertise, insights, and real-world experiences * Discussions and networking over free coffee, breakfast, and a lively happy hour * Opportunities to meet with sponsors and explore tools, services, and partnership opportunities **Interested in sponsoring?** Fill out the form [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1rvm2GMeFSjOputhUKAOdvQraai5) and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch. **Need a hotel?** Check out our discounted room block rate just for you [here](https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025dugohioregionmetting-957/)! Book by July 27, 2026. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for two days of education, inspiration, networking, and fun at this can’t-miss DynamicsCon Regional event!

**REGISTER HERE: [DynamicsCon Regional: Ohio Valley Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981189370740?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **\*\*\*\*Only those registered through Eventbrite will be able to attend.\*\*\*\*\*** DUG is excited to bring a DynamicsCon Regional focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Finance & Operations/Supply Chain, Customer Engagement/CRM), Power Platform, and the future of business technology! This event is designed for professionals across the Microsoft ecosystem who are looking to learn, connect, and explore the latest innovations shaping the way organizations work. Whether you’re leveraging Dynamics 365, building solutions with Power Platform, exploring AI capabilities, or simply looking to stay ahead of industry trends — this event has something for you. **Two days full of...** * Cutting-edge content covering Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, AI, and the latest innovations across the ecosystem * Local presenters sharing their expertise, insights, and real-world experiences * Discussions and networking over free coffee, breakfast, and a lively happy hour * Opportunities to meet with sponsors and explore tools, services, and partnership opportunities **Interested in sponsoring?** Fill out the form [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1rvm2GMeFSjOputhUKAOdvQraai5) and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch. **Need a hotel?** Check out our discounted room block rate just for you [here](https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025dugohioregionmetting-957/)! Book by July 27, 2026. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for two days of education, inspiration, networking, and fun at this can’t-miss DynamicsCon Regional event!

**REGISTER HERE: [DynamicsCon Regional: Ohio Valley Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981189370740?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **\*\*\*\*Only those registered through Eventbrite will be able to attend.\*\*\*\*\*** DUG is excited to bring a DynamicsCon Regional focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Finance & Operations/Supply Chain, Customer Engagement/CRM), Power Platform, and the future of business technology! This event is designed for professionals across the Microsoft ecosystem who are looking to learn, connect, and explore the latest innovations shaping the way organizations work. Whether you’re leveraging Dynamics 365, building solutions with Power Platform, exploring AI capabilities, or simply looking to stay ahead of industry trends — this event has something for you. **Two days full of...** * Cutting-edge content covering Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, AI, and the latest innovations across the ecosystem * Local presenters sharing their expertise, insights, and real-world experiences * Discussions and networking over free coffee, breakfast, and a lively happy hour * Opportunities to meet with sponsors and explore tools, services, and partnership opportunities **Interested in sponsoring?** Fill out the form [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1rvm2GMeFSjOputhUKAOdvQraai5) and our Sponsorship Sales Manager will be in touch. **Need a hotel?** Check out our discounted room block rate just for you [here](https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025dugohioregionmetting-957/)! Book by July 27, 2026. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for two days of education, inspiration, networking, and fun at this can’t-miss DynamicsCon Regional event!

Cloud costs can grow fast... and can you leave you shocked when the bill comes. In this session, Technologist Karinne Bessette shares practical, real‑world techniques for reducing Cloud spend by up to 40% while maintaining performance and reliability. This session walks from foundational concepts like monitoring to advanced optimization patterns. Here are some concepts we have to share: \- Where AWS and Azure costs quietly creep in and how to stop them \- When VPC endpoints meaningfully reduce data transfer spend \- How Spot instances and Karpenter work together for savings ... and more. Note: This month is a combined **Central Ohio Azure** and **Columbus AWS** User Group meetup! Thanks **Central Ohio Azure** for cooperating with us!!! Bio: Karinne Bessette is a Technical Storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, focusing on Microsoft 365 and Backup Technologies, with certifications spanning Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam since 2017. A Microsoft MVP and certified MCT, she also teaches IT subjects like CompTIA and Azure fundamentals at Knox County Career Center and collaborates with the Board of Education on curriculum development. She's committed to hands-on learning and staying current with emerging tech trends. Learn more at [https://linktr.ee/rinbytes](https://linktr.ee/rinbytes). **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: 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/ **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

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

[DateColumbus is throwing a ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)***[rooftop luau](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)***[ 🌺](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) & every single person in Columbus is invited. We're talking leis, tropical drink specials, a private rooftop, and a whole lot of people who are just as ready as you are to actually meet someone IRL. [Save your spot linked here! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-in-the-summer-a-rooftop-luau-social-tickets-1991416103172?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) This one's for the person who's over the apps. Who just moved to Columbus and doesn't really know anyone yet. Whose entire friend group somehow got married overnight. Who works from home and can't figure out how to meet people without it feeling completely weird. We know. We get it. We've literally been there — it's a big part of why we started DateColumbus in the first place. So come as you are. No agenda, no pressure. Just good people, good drinks, and rooftop vibes that feel like a mini summer escape right here in Columbus. We've got the **Paddle Club** all to ourselves — a massive private rooftop bar with giant Connect Four, plenty of tables, and cozy lounge seating. It's the perfect setup to grab a tropical drink, throw on your lei, and see who you meet. 🌺 Lei included with every ticket 🍹 Tropical drink specials all night Private rooftop — just our group ☀️ Good vibes only

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD

Register now! [https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjoIaqpz0A42xubLnsURs-BbvwwEkOFvg86kCqSCudrTW0lHN2-J~AlP4Qq7pTYq5CI7twrjIGbDU0uF30exUSUnCFFmZ3B1CgIqHT8ZdFT1PyL0Ka4B_IXAE9McsSSpE3BHHpIq0CeeRag](https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjoIaqpz0A42xubLnsURs-BbvwwEkOFvg86kCqSCudrTW0lHN2-J~AlP4Qq7pTYq5CI7twrjIGbDU0uF30exUSUnCFFmZ3B1CgIqHT8ZdFT1PyL0Ka4B_IXAE9McsSSpE3BHHpIq0CeeRag) What does a roller coaster have in common with a refinery? More than you'd think. This talk applies bowtie analysis — a proven process safety methodology — to theme park ride control systems, showing how OT cybersecurity and functional safety can be quantified together in a single framework. Theme park ride control systems occupy a rare and underappreciated position in the OT cybersecurity landscape: they are life-safety-critical and continuously networked. While the integrated system is unique to each installation, the components themselves are an integration of commercial IT and OT products, often managed by teams whose primary expertise is mechanical and electrical engineering, not cybersecurity. As cyber threats targeting industrial control systems grow more sophisticated, the theme park industry needs analytical frameworks that speak both languages: the language of functional safety and the language of cyber risk. Bowtie analysis does exactly that. John will examine managing the risks in these ubiquitous systems using bowtie analysis, which is a visual risk methodology with deep roots in the process safety world, refineries, chemical plants, offshore platforms, where it has been used for decades to map threat and cause pathways to a top event, and consequence pathways from the top event to harm. This talk is for everyone dealing with ICS/OT cybersecurity risks and their management. Register now: [https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjoIaqpz0A42xubLnsURs-BbvwwEkOFvg86kCqSCudrTW0lHN2-J~AlP4Qq7pTYq5CI7twrjIGbDU0uF30exUSUnCFFmZ3B1CgIqHT8ZdFT1PyL0Ka4B_IXAE9McsSSpE3BHHpIq0CeeRag](https://events.zoom.us/ev/AjoIaqpz0A42xubLnsURs-BbvwwEkOFvg86kCqSCudrTW0lHN2-J~AlP4Qq7pTYq5CI7twrjIGbDU0uF30exUSUnCFFmZ3B1CgIqHT8ZdFT1PyL0Ka4B_IXAE9McsSSpE3BHHpIq0CeeRag) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Becoming a paid member is quick and easy (and helps us keep offering free educational opportunities!). Please join now! [https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing) All past seminars and symposiums are available to paid [CS2AI.ORG](https://www.cs2ai.org/) members. Check out the Resources area of our website in the Members Portal [https://www.cs2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/) Certificates for Professional Development/Continuing Education Units (PDUs/CEUs) are available for all registered individuals who attend at least one hour of the event. [https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved) \*Please note that (CS)²AI Online™ events are provided free of charge as educational career development content through the support of our paid members and the generous contributions of our corporate Strategic Alliance Partners. Contact information used in registering for our directly supported seminars may be shared with sponsors funding those specific events. Unless noted on our Zoom Event registration page, all events are open for direct funding support. © Control System Cyber Security Association International 2026

**Welcome to Startup Oasis!** If you are a startup founder, developer, UX designer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their business or idea to the audience like on Shark Tank. Except there are no winners, and founders are not pitching for money. Instead, founders get their own breakout room to continue building, workshopping, and/or onboarding the startup with attendees. This is a brand-new type of structure that has never existed before, and there is so much direct value for all parties. Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business. See our [overview video ](https://youtu.be/VH11MFd3X1Q?si=eavhvdVj5oSn5RI8)for more info! **Agenda:** 1. **Introductions:** during the first 10 minutes, we will give you the history, structure, and future plans of Startup Oasis and open signups for founders that want to pitch their startups. 2. **Pitches:** each founder will then get up to 3 minutes to pitch their startup. This format is recommended: name, business, the problem, your solution, target customer base, and your biggest challenge/current need. This part is similar to Shark Tank. 3. **Breakouts:** for the remainder of the event, each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk to the founders in greater detail their about their needs and challenges in a small group setting. This part is similar to a hackathon. Use this [link](https://lnk.bio/startup.oasis) to: * Follow us on LinkedIn * Join our community on Discord * Donate to our cause * Visit our website **FAQ:** **Is this event free to attend?** Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can do so directly on our [website](https://donate.stripe.com/eVa2a0dV27Nlb2ofYY). You can also talk to us about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities. **How do I sign up to pitch?** RSVP here. Right when the event starts, fill out the form and then raise your hand on Zoom. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, coaches, MLM schemes, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts. **What happens after the pitches?** The breakout groups open for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk more about their business and needs with them. **Can I invite other people that I know?** Yes - please have them RSVP here or on the [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-oasis-global) event listing. **How do I get the most out of this event?** * Founders - In this event, no money is awarded nor are any winners named. We are not here to critique your pitch, just to help you find teammates, cofounders, and feedback from other professionals. Make sure your pitch is 3 minutes or less and clear about what your biggest needs are. * Attendees - If you are new to startups and tech, feel free to just watch with no pressure to participate. If you are looking to join a startup or find a side project, make sure you take notes during the pitches to join the group of the founder that you're most interested in helping. Most founders need help with either developing the product or with a go-to-market strategy. **Do we meet in person?** We do this event in Atlanta, USA each month. We will visit your city in the future to do this event in person during our world tour. If you'd like to help us organize, please let us know! **Content:** We are looking for founders to be interviewed or people to interview founders for short videos. Let us know if you are interested!

Connect with Pete and Jim Friday morning to discuss your current projects! Show off your successes! Discuss future plans! Grow your community! Join us in Discord: https://discord.gg/wJhNUzUted Agenda --- Host Pete Gordon Pete has been an Internet Software fanatic for decades since Information Systems at The Ohio State and then Informatics at Northwestern, and more recently thrown into the AI/ML/NLP world after joining the Columbus Collaboratory in 2015. Beginning with IBM Watson Services and Google DialogFlow (and resisting the Hadoop Big Data hype), he has now been swept away by Large Language Models and Open… Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-gdg-columbus-shots-on-goal-2026-07-17/.

**Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.** **Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!** A **free, fun, friendly livestream** for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, **Scott Fox**, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking. **NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!** Just join us at call time here: **[https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours](https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours)** **WHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).** **That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.** **AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:** **[https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours](https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours)** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil) [https://www.youtube.com/scottfox](https://www.youtube.com/scottfox) (with Live Chat!) **HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?** You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance! **Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: [https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp](https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp)** ***Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members*** *Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup **Member** companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at* https://StartupCouncil.org/join[ ](https://StartupCouncil.org/join) **Your Host & Moderator:** Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more… **SPONSORS** **[StartupCouncil.org](https://StartupCouncil.org/)**: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders. ***SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: [https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters](https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters) .*** **[StartupInvestorsDirectory.com](StartupInvestorsDirectory.com)**[:](https://www.startupinvestorsdirectory.com/) Visit [startupinvestorsdirectory.com](https://www.startupinvestorsdirectory.com) for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH ) **SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS** **Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW?** Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at [https://www.youtube.com/scottfox](https://www.youtube.com/scottfox) \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.

Beyond the hype, local models are genuinely useful, sometimes they are the right tool, and sometimes not. This class covers the full picture: the open-weight model ecosystem, the hardware landscape, real performance numbers, and how to decide when local is the right call or not.

Relationships can be uplifting — but they can also be confusing, stressful, or even painful. When someone you care about hurts you, it affects your emotions, your confidence, and your ability to trust. This seminar-style meetup is designed to help you understand *why* this happens and *what you can do about it.* What we'll cover: ### • Why relationships sometimes bring pain instead of support • How to recognize unhealthy behavior — and protect your own well-being • How to communicate your needs more clearly ### This is a friendly, respectful space where you can relax, learn, and talk if you want — or simply listen. You’ll leave with simple emotional tools that help you understand people better, handle difficult situations, and strengthen the relationships that truly matter. This group is created by the **Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.**

We will be doing prep work for the Anthropic Certified Architect Exam. Join the forums at https://mojoaistudio.com/forum/ to discuss with our over 4000 Meetup members globally. You may not invite a recorder, but we will and recordings are posted to https://mojoaistudio.com/learn