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Business Stories is a conversation series about how real businesses are built, operated, and eventually transitioned. The focus is on decisions, trade-offs, and long-term thinking rather than tactics or trends. ​This session features **[Šárka Betke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%A1%C3%A1rka-betke-12a7a457/)**, founder of **[Vinofactum](https://www.vinofactum.wine/)**, a Berlin-based wine importer and distributor focused on natural wines from Central and Eastern Europe. ​After becoming a mother, Šárka left her stable career in fintech and founded Vinofactum in 2020, growing it to a combined revenue of over €1M without external funding. She built a trusted discovery platform shaped by close, long-term relationships with producers and loyal B2B clients. The business grew through disciplined commercial decisions in a traditional and highly competitive market. ​The conversation follows the full arc of the business, from the shift out of a well-paid director role to doing everything alone, through the hard trade-offs of bootstrapping and the reality of being an immigrant founder, to preparing a company for exit. *** ## ​Who this event is for * ​Founders building bootstrapped or capital-efficient businesses * ​Operators running distribution, wholesale, or product-led companies * ​Entrepreneurs in food, beverage, retail, or traditional industries * ​Business owners thinking about an exit in the coming years * ​Investors, advisors, and ecosystem builders interested in founder-led companies ​It is designed for people who value practical experience over abstract frameworks. *** ## ​What you will take away * ​A realistic view of how a bootstrapped business evolves over time * ​Insights into sourcing, pricing, and portfolio discipline * ​A grounded perspective on preparing for exit without rushing growth * ​Lessons on trust and relationships as a competitive advantage * ​Clear examples of decisions that shaped long-term outcomes *** ## ​🗓 **Agenda** * ​**18:00** – Doors open & informal networking * ​**18:30** – Fireside chat & open Q&A with **[Šárka Betke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C5%A1%C3%A1rka-betke-12a7a457/overlay/about-this-profile/)** * ​**19:30** – Relaxed networking *** ## ​**​Supported by** ​​✨ This event is proudly supported by **[Jimmy Technologies](https://www.fromjimmy.com/)** and **[Uppersky](https://uppersky.co/).**

Hello Python magicians and A.I. operators! The 33rd Prague PyData meetup will take place at **Pure Storage offices**. As usual, the talks will start at 18:30 but we encourage you to come as soon as **18:00** to enjoy the opportunity to socialize and refresh yourselves (which you can continue doing during the break and after the talks). Note that this time we will want you to sign a **non-disclosure agreement (NDA) when entering** (only to protect the Pure Storage hardware in development; the talks themselves are public of course!) Our main goal is to build the community around Python and data and make it welcoming to people of various skills and experience levels. ⚡ If you are interested in giving a lightning talk (up to 5 minutes to present an idea, tool or results related at least to some degree to Python and/or data), please contact us before the event or at its beginning. **📢 Evals, Benchmarks, and Guardrails: A Pythonista's Guide to Not Mixing Them Up** **([Šimon Podhajský](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpodhajsky/), Waypoint)** "I'll just write pytest tests for my LLM"—but should you? This talk untangles benchmarks, evals, and guardrails: three concepts that sound similar but map to different Python patterns. Learn why pytest CAN work for evals (with the right mindset), why guardrails aren't tests at all, and a grounded theory approach to defining what "good" actually means for your task. **📢 Orchestration Beyond the Schedule: Real-Time Integrations with Prefect** **([Ondřej Hlaváč](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ondrej-hlavac-24423a217/), Pure Storage)** As Python data workflows grow in complexity, relying on simple scripts and cron jobs often leads to "silent failures" and a lack of visibility. Enter Prefect—a modern orchestration framework that empowers developers to build, observe, and manage robust pipelines using standard Python code. While Prefect is rapidly gaining traction for scheduled batch processing, we took a different path: using it to power real-time event integrations for Master Data Management. In this talk, I will introduce what makes Prefect unique compared to legacy tools and demonstrate how we adapted it to handle immediate, event-driven flows. We will explore how its built-in resilience capabilities—like automatic retries, state management, and detailed observability—can be repurposed to make real-time integrations as reliable as nightly ETL jobs.

In this workshop you will learn to make your own mini (25×25) or small rug (30×40) from scratch! No experience needed and all material provided. Feel free to join alone and meet people on the spot or bring a friend and share the fun! **Due to limited spots reservations are mandatory** - get your ticket on our website: www.tuftingprague.com/bookings Workshop is held in Letna, Kostelni 32.

*** **Description** Join us for the very first Pure Tea Tasting Prague event! Discover unique teas, meet fellow tea lovers, and enjoy a relaxing evening focused on wellness and mindful living. **What to Expect:** * Guided tasting of premium pure teas (including vegan and wellness-focused options) * Introduction to tea rituals and culture * Friendly conversation and community networking * Light healthy snacks **Agenda:** * 19:00 – Welcome & introductions * 19:15 – Tea tasting session (multiple varieties) * 20:15 – Open discussion, Q&A, and social time * 21:00 – Event close **What to Bring:** * Just your curiosity and good mood! All tea and snacks are provided. **Location:** Pure Spa, Le Palais Art Hotel, Prague (Details and directions will be sent after RSVP.) **Who Should Join:** Anyone interested in tea, wellness, or making new friends in Prague. All experience levels welcome! ***

Another special edition where we run towards distant galaxies. Meeting point is at Respekto Bar, close to Metro station Florenc, at 18:30. The run will be on the order of 9 km, as usual for the group.

🎤🔥 OPEN MIC \| JAM SESSION @ Tequila Tales 🔥🎶 Ready to step on stage, grab the mic, and let your talent shine? ✨ We’re launching a weekly Open Mic \| Jam Session — a vibrant\, inclusive space where artists come together to create\, experiment\, and perform in front of an energetic\, supportive crowd 🎭💛 📅 Every Wednesday 🚀 First Edition: Wednesday, 21st January 2026 🎭 Who can perform? 🎤 Poets & spoken word artists 😂 Stand-up comedians 🎸 Musicians & bands 🎭 Improv & theatre performers 🪄 Magicians & experimental acts ⏱ Performance slots: 15–20 minutes 🎶 Open format \| Free entry \| Community vibes only 📝 Want to perform? Sign up here: 👉 https://forms.gle/uwcZcDdGkBwM3Yqs9 ⏰ Signup deadline: Sunday 19:00 (same week) 📋 Final roster announced: Monday ⚠️ Late requests may be considered via WhatsApp on Monday & Tuesday only if slots are available — no guarantees once the lineup is full. Whether you’re testing new material, performing for the first time, or just soaking in the creative energy — this stage is yours 🎶🔥 Come perform, come support, come vibe ✨🍹 🎤💥 Every Wednesday. One mic. Endless talent. 💥🎤

**5-a-side Football** practice at Rajská Zahrada artificial grass pitch. No cleats shoes. Maximum of 15 participants for a 3 teams of 5 rotating. **Kick off at 18h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join. Cost: **90 crowns**. Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/G8NWGjM In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)

**Cooking & Learning Czech 🇨🇿** 📅 **12 February** ⏰ **From 19:00** 📍 **Přístav 7, Holešovice – v Přístavu 24** Join us for a cozy, hands-on evening where **cooking meets language learning**. We’ll explore Czech culture through food and simple Czech words, phrases, and conversations—no pressure, no textbooks, just learning by doing. ### What we’ll do Together we’ll prepare **kyselé zelí** (fermented cabbage) for one person and learn Czech vocabulary connected to food, cooking, and everyday life. While chopping, salting, and mixing, we’ll practice Czech in a natural, relaxed way. ### What you’ll need * 1 small cabbage (for 1 person) * Cumin seeds (whole, not powder) * 1 glass or ceramic jar (just be sure to get a cover/lid 😄) * 1 knife ### Why join? * Experience Czech culture hands-on * Learn Czech in a fun, practical way * Meet new people and connect * Absolutely **no prior knowledge needed** Come cook, learn, connect, and have fun with us 🌱 Everyone is welcome!

The next book we're reading is centered around a mundane idea and relationship but since it's famous we'll read it. We're reading Lolita. (That's two ironic introductions to the events in a row so I will be sincere in the next one...to keep it interesting ;) We'll have a discussion around the these questions: 1. How does Nabokov use Humbert's literary sophistication and unreliable narration to manipulate reader sympathy? 2. What role does America itself play in the novel? 3. How do we see Dolores Haze as a real person despite Humbert's attempts to transform her into "Lolita"? If discussing this book in a group setting creates a mixture of uncertainty and excitement - good - you're just like us and the other millions of people who have read it. Bring an open mind and your opinion - even if it isn't strong one. I'm looking forward to seeing you there! Tony

5 rehearsals where you’ll learn our rhythms, play real Batala pieces, and experience what it’s like to be part of the band. No musical background needed. No instrument needed. 🏷️ 1450 CzK ⚠️ Limited spots — based on available instruments 🎟️ contact us by email batalapraha@gmail.com, we will send you a QR code for the payment and once you pay your spot will be reserved 👉 Full FAQ in the pinned comment Anything else? We’ll be really happy to welcome you 💛🥁

Real Breakfast is one of our favourite monthly gatherings — a simple, relaxed way to meet, talk, and start the day together over good food. Each time, we choose a new café somewhere in Prague and come together to try breakfast, share conversations, and enjoy being in easy company. There is no facilitation, no exercises, and no agenda — just food, presence, and the right people around the table. What, if not food and the right company, connects people best? What to Expect • A cosy café atmosphere • Shared breakfast and easy conversation (guided by the hosts) • Meeting familiar and new faces from the ATMA community • A slow, relaxed start to the day You can come alone or bring a friend. Joining and leaving is easy and informal. Who This Is For • Open to everyone • Perfect if you’re curious about ATMA and want a gentle entry point • Great for meeting people without pressure or structure • Suitable for all ages No registration fee — just pay for what you order at the café. Practical Information • Duration: 2 hours • Price: Free (self-paid food and drinks) • Language: English (with a natural, mixed atmosphere) Registration needed! Only 15 spots: [https://vev.co/atma-community-space-praha](https://vev.co/atma-community-space-praha?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWDJ1TjlUam1jWjIwb2hYOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6f2Z3FjAoJ0P6ZUmOzXCtKdPAOJ9vjJ6TQBtq_2uqiq_OBSD5c-01ZDDdY_Q_aem_I5VN9hnnarqyRMwNhJKHIQ) Hosted by Alex and Andreea

📅 Čtvrtek 12.února 2026 🕕 18:00
📍 Na břehu Rhôny – Francouzská 246/84, Praha 10
 Večer bude neformální, s přátelskou atmosférou u sklenky vína nebo kávy.
Co tě čeká:
• Přivítání a krátký icebreaker
• Povídání o tom, co nás baví a jaké akce chceme společně tvořit
• Čas na sdílení, smích a podporu
💶 Každý si platí své jídlo a pití.
👥 Kapacita omezená – doporučujeme rezervaci.
📅 Thrusday, February 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Na břehu Rhôny – Francouzská 246/84, Prague 10
This is a relaxed evening over wine or coffee, with space to meet like-minded women and share ideas for future events.
What to expect:
• A warm welcome and a short icebreaker
• Conversation about what we’d love to do together (walks, cinema, dinners, classes…)
• A safe, open space to connect and be yourself
💶 Everyone pays for their own food and drinks.
👥 Limited spots – book early.

Free Event/Vstup Zdarma Pro češtinu, podívejte se níže EN Hello, people of Prague!! We bring you a forum to trade your language skills and learn something more. If not interested in language, you could have a general conversation. The goal is to create a chill environment for social networking with a focus on learning the language of your choice. So grab some beverages at the bar/cafe and get on with it every Thursday. **NEW** Venue: Tequila Tales Bar **NEW** Location: Ujezd 409/19, 11800 Malá Strana Timing: 1900-2200 (Every Thursday) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- CZ Ahoj Pražáci!! Přinášíme vám fórum, kde můžete vyměnit své jazykové znalosti a dozvědět se něco víc. Cílem je vytvořit pohodové prostředí pro sociální sítě se zaměřením na výuku jazyka dle vašeho výběru. Takže si vezměte nějaké nápoje v baru/kavárně a pusťte se do toho každý čtvrtek. **NOVE** Místo: Tequila Tales Bar, Ujezd 409/19, 11800 Malá Strana Čas: 1900-2200 (každý čtvrtek)

In this series of meetings, we'll come together to read and discuss some of the **greatest texts** and essays from the fields of **Philosophy, Politics, and Economics**: from the Nobel laureates, famous philosophers, both ancient and modern, and influential political theorists. No academic background is required! Anyone is welcome – as long as you've read the text in advance ;) \~\~\~ For the February – and St Valentine’s – edition of the Reading Circle, let’s read the most famous book ever written about love: *Plato’s Symposium* 🧡 *The Symposium* consists of seven speeches on the nature of love, delivered by different guests at a drinking party. Among the most memorable are Pausanias’ speech, which introduces the idea of **Platonic love**; Aristophanes’ comic yet profound myth, in which humans were once **whole beings split in two** by Zeus, and love is the longing to reunite with our lost half; and Socrates’ speech, in which he presents Diotima’s **Theory of Ascent** (also known as the **Ladder of Love**), describing love as a drive toward immortality through the pursuit of the good and the beautiful. The dialogue concludes with the drunken entrance of Alcibiades, who delivers a passionate confession of his unreciprocated love for Socrates. *The Symposium* is remarkable not only for its philosophical depth, but also for its boldness: it discusses Eros, beauty, homosexuality, desire, myth, and even hermaphroditic beings, combining poetry, comedy, and philosophy into a timeless meditation on love. Join us to discuss! \~\~\~ Since the full dialogue is about 70 pages long, let’s focus on the key sections. In the Oxford World’s Classics edition linked below (translation by Robin Waterfield), I recommend reading the Introduction (around 30 pages), which is very insightful and makes the dialogue much easier to follow. As a core text, let’s read Socrates’ main speech (through Diotima), found in paragraphs 201d–212d, which presents the dialogue’s central philosophical argument. In addition, feel free to choose a few other speeches that interest you. We can go through them one by one and, ideally, cover all of them together during the discussion. For reference: Phaedrus speaks in 178a–180b, Pausanias in 180c–185c, Eryximachus in 185c–188e, Aristophanes in 189a–193d, Agathon in 193d–197e, Socrates (through Diotima) in 201d–212d, and Alcibiades in 212d–222b. Link: [https://archive.org/details/symposium0000plat_j5o4/](https://archive.org/details/symposium0000plat_j5o4/) You may need to register and click ‘Borrow’ to access the full version of the book. \~\~\~ **Location:** this time we’ll meet at our friend’s home near Vyšehrad. The address is Svobodova 135/11. Ring the doorbell with the name ‘Rud’. Sometimes the door can be a bit tricky, so if it doesn’t open, just ring again or drop me a message. Go to the second floor and turn left from the staircase. **Meeting structure:** each session will begin with a brief summary of the key ideas from the reading, followed by open discussion. Please read the text in advance, make highlights, and write down any thoughts or questions that you find especially interesting and compelling. *Knowledge Will Break the Chains of Slavery* Veritas Vos Liberabit ✊

**🎬 Movie Meetup: Avatar: Fire and Ash + Pizza & Games at Pins! 🍕🎳** Join us for a fun, low-key outing at Easton! We’ll be seeing *Avatar: Fire and Ash* together and then heading over to Pins for Mikey’s Late Night Slice, games, and hanging out. **📍 Location:** Easton Town Center **🕓 Start Time:** 4:30 PM (please arrive a little early so we can get seats together) ⌛**Movie Duration**: 3 hours & 15min **After the movie:** We’ll walk (or drive) over to Pins Mechanical Co. to grab Mikey’s Late Night Slice and enjoy some games and social time. Feel free to come just for the hangout if you can’t make the movie! **What to expect** * Casual, friendly group * No pressure — come solo or bring friends * Stay as long (or short) as you’d like **Cost** * Movie ticket $15.99 (purchase individually) * Optional food/drinks after

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

We will have lunch at Cap City Diner in Gahanna at 12:00 then walk over to the theater afterwards. The Movie Solo Mio starts at 1:20.It will be posted when tickets available to purchase probably the week before then we’ll post our seat number so we can all sit together 😎

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!