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**Join us for our Table Topics & Evaluations Speech Contest:** Where speakers think on their feet, evaluators sharpen their feedback skills, and our Chief Judge, Bobby Singh, keeps the competition running smoothly. **That’s what this Speech Contest is about.** * **You’ll see brave speakers handle unexpected questions without notes.** * **You’ll hear evaluators give feedback that’s clear, honest, and powerful.** Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular guest, you’re in for an evening featuring our best inspiring impromptu speeches and sharp evaluations, all in a warm and supportive atmosphere. *Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration.* *Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin.* *** **[Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

English: Join our weekly training session for an introduction to the underwater hockey sport. Training sessions are in English and German. Please consider joining only if you have experience swimming and snorkelling beforehand. We are looking forward to seeing you :) Deutsch: **Nimm an unserem wöchentlichen Training für eine Einführung in den Unterwasser-Hockey-Sport teil.** Die Trainingseinheiten finden auf Englisch und Deutsch statt. Bitte nimm nur teil, wenn du bereits Erfahrung im Schwimmen und Schnorcheln hast. Wir freuen uns auf dich! :)

We are thrilled to invite you to a **session on mergers and acquisitions with leaders from Superhuman, Zendesk, and PXR**, who will chat about the real decisions, risks, and realities when millions are on the line. We'll also have a **special guest joining the conversation** — stay tuned! **✅** **Registration** **is managed exclusively via Luma** — please reserve your spot using the Luma event page: https://luma.com/yabtlxq0 **✅** ​Should you sell your startup? How do you sell? What happens after? Get the inside scoop on mergers and acquisitions from industry veterans who've been through it. This session breaks down the entire M&A journey—from building your decision framework to navigating due diligence to thriving post-integration. You'll learn what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to handle curveballs when millions are on the line. **Please RSVP to join the waitlist**. We'll email you to confirm your spot as space allows. Entry is reserved for confirmed guests. **Agenda** * ​17:30–18:00: Doors open, check-in, and refreshments * ​**We'll be welcoming guests with confirmed registrations** * ​18:00–19:00: Panel discussion and Q&A * ​19:00–19:45: Networking and wrap up **For whom it will be interesting** ​Berlin startup founders, VC/early-stage investors, general tech leaders, and anyone who dreams of startup success. **Meet the Speakers** * [Ben Barclay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barclaybenjamin/): Ben is the VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Superhuman. Ben brings 15 years of experience in strategy and corporate development with a track record of driving growth and longterm value within technology businesses. Ben was previously SVP Strategy & Corporate Development at Zendesk, where he was responsible for aligning the company around its strategy and guiding execution through M&A, strategic partnerships, and investor relations. * ​[Reetu Kainulainen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reetukainulainen/): Reetu is the VP of Product for AI Agents at Zendesk. He previously founded and led Ultimate.ai, a leading AI customer service automation platform, which Zendesk acquired in 2024. With over 14 years of experience building companies and developing cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, Reetu has established a strong track record of driving innovation in enterprise technology and successful company exits. * ​[Dr. Cornelius Karcher: ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cornelius-karcher-3a852326a/)Cornelius is a lawyer and specialist in corporate law and M&A at PXR. Cornelius brings over 13 years of experience advising on M&A transactions, shareholder disputes, venture capital financing (equity and debt), and employee stock ownership plans (VESOP/ESOP). * ​Surprise Guest: Founder & COO of a leading AI automations company.

Wie immer: Kein Verkaufs-Webinar, keine Powerpoint-Schlacht. Wir treffen uns wie gewohnt im Café Manstein4, werfen den Beamer an und gehen direkt in die Live-Charts, die **Du** mir vorgibst. **So läuft es ab:** Sende mir bis Montagabend Deinen Wunsch-Wert für die Analyse per Nachricht! Ich bereite die Charts vor, und wir gehen sie gemeinsam am Dienstagabend durch. **Das erwartet Dich konkret:** * 📈 **Deine Charts am Beamer:** Wir analysieren live, was Deine Werte gerade machen. * 🛠️ **Kein Fachchinesisch:** Du bekommst klare Marken für Einstieg und Absicherung. * 🛡️ **Der "Fehler-Radar":** Ich zeige Dir, wo die typischen Fallen in Deinem Chart lauern. * 📝 **Plan für morgen:** Geh mit einem fertigen Analyse-Protokoll in den nächsten Handelstag. * 🎁 **Bonus:** Die 39 € Gebühr werden Dir bei Buchung der 6-wöchigen Meisterklasse voll angerechnet. **Wichtig:** Nur 8 Plätze verfügbar, um maximale Qualität für jeden Teilnehmer zu garantieren. Wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst! :-) **Anmeldung:** Klicke direkt auf die Bezahlfunktion bei Meetup oder schreib mir eine Nachricht für alternative Zahlungswege (z.B. Überweisung), um Dein Ticket für 39 € zu reservieren. Bereit für den Profi-Check? Ich freue mich darauf!

Get hands-on with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), Google’s framework for building, evaluating, and deploying AI agents. You'll progressively learn to design advanced agents and train them to play the text-based adventure game “The Garden of the Forgotten Prompt”. Get ready to explore a mysterious world, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets! 🗓 Agenda: ▶️ 6:00 pm: Doors open with networking and snacks ▶️ 7:00 pm: Opening Keynote ▶️ 7:15 pm: Workshop (📌Laptops are required. Please charge them in advance!) Abdelfettah Sghiouar (Abdel) - Cloud Developer Advocate @ Google Cloud Daniela Petruzalek - Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Google Cloud ▶️ 9:00 pm: Network & Drinks 🍕🍻☕ ▶️ 9:30pm: Doors close Google Cloud Credits We’re planning to offer Google Cloud credits to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP during the event. Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site. Agenda --- Speakers Daniela Petruzalek - Google (Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Google Cloud) Abdel Sghiouar Hosted By Yevgen Batovskyi, Organizer Esra Kadah, Organizer Senior App Developer | Author of "Flutter Design Patterns & Best Practices" | Co-Organizer of Flutteristas, Flutter Berlin, GDG Cloud Berlin, Flutter Community AI Circle | 👩🏼‍💻 Antigua Mobile Hany Elfouly, Co-founder & CEO Mohamed Islem Ayari, Organizer --- Partner Google (https://blog.google/intl/de-de) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-berlin-presents-hands-on-with-agent-development-kit-adk-google-office/.

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

Schärft eure Business-Reflexe. Findet praktische Lösungen. Netzwerken neu gedacht. Bewirb dich für das Event 👉 https://luma.com/nr102fa5 ​**Über das Event** ​Egal, ob ihr euer erstes Unternehmen aufbaut, ein etabliertes Business skaliert oder eine neue Wachstumsphase durchlauft – Erfolg hängt von Klarheit, Fokus und den richtigen Entscheidungen zum richtigen Zeitpunkt ab. ​Founders’ Mindset Gym ist ein interaktives Format für Gründer und Führungskräfte, die praktischen Input zu realen Herausforderungen suchen. Erwartet strukturierten Peer-Austausch, moderierte Übungen und Formate, die darauf ausgelegt sind, dass ihr schärfer denkt und schneller handelt. ​**Was euch erwartet** * ​**Arbeit an realen Business-Fragen** In geführten, interaktiven Sessions identifiziert ihr Engpässe in eurem Unternehmen und erkundet gemeinsam mit erfahrenen Peers praktische Wege nach vorne. * ​**Entscheidungsfindung unter Druck** Trainiert eure Fähigkeit, klar zu denken, effektiv zu kommunizieren und in Echtzeit zu reagieren. * ​**Relevante Kontakte** Trefft Gründer, die aktiv Unternehmen aufbauen und skalieren. ​**Programm** * ​**Strukturierter Peer-Austausch** Ein dynamisches Format, das euch hilft, schnell herauszufinden, wer im Raum für eure aktuelle Herausforderung am relevantesten ist. * ​**Decision Stress Test** Bringt einen realen Business-Case mit. In einer moderierten Gruppe testet ihr eure Denkweise gegen die Erfahrung anderer Gründer und nehmt neue Perspektiven und Ideen mit. * ​**Founder Debates** Dynamische Diskussionen über zentrale unternehmerische Entscheidungen, Abwägungen und Strategien im heutigen Markt. * ​**Open Networking** Nach dem „Workout“ ist es Zeit, in einen entspannteren Modus zu wechseln. Vertieft eure Kontakte und erkundet potenzielle Kooperationen. ​**Über Finom** ​Finom ist eine All-in-One-Finanzplattform für Unternehmer, die sich lieber auf Wachstum konzentrieren, als in der Bürokratie steckenzubleiben. Durch die Kombination von Banking, Rechnungsstellung, Buchhaltung und Finanzmanagement in einem nahtlosen Erlebnis beseitigt Finom Ablenkungen, die Zeit und Energie rauben. Wir vereinfachen die Unternehmensfinanzen, damit Unternehmer sich wieder dem widmen können, was nur sie tun können – ihr Geschäft führen und ausbauen. ​**Wann & Wo** * ​**Datum:** 25\. Februar 2026 * ​**Zeit:** 18:30 – 22:00 Uhr * ​**Ort:** O.S.D. ROOF * ​**Adresse:** Mainzer Str. 16, 10247 Berlin ​Das O.S.D. ROOF ist ein verstecktes Loft in Friedrichshain – ein privater, inspirierender Ort, der für fokussierte Gespräche und wertvollen Austausch geschaffen wurde. ​**Für wen ist es?** ​Gründer von KMU und C-Level-Führungskräfte. Um die Relevanz der Diskussionen zu gewährleisten, prüfen wir die Lu.ma-Anmeldungen und bestätigen die Plätze individuell. ​**Anmeldung** Um dich für das Event zu bewerben, nutze bitte diesen [Link](https://luma.com/nr102fa5). Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, aber die Plätze sind begrenzt. Da der Raum sorgfältig für den Komfort aller Teilnehmer kuratiert wird, können wir bei hoher Nachfrage eventuell nicht jeden berücksichtigen. Bewerbt euch gerne für unser nächstes Event – wir würden uns freuen, euch dort zu sehen! ​**Event-Sprache: Deutsch** ​Keine Sorge wegen deiner Sprachkenntnisse: Wir begrüßen ausdrücklich auch Gründer, die ihr Deutsch noch verbessern möchten. ​Deutsch ist unsere Basis, aber wenn du im Gespräch lieber auf Englisch wechseln möchtest, ist das völlig okay. Die Lösung deines Business-Problems steht immer im Vordergrund.

**THE EVENT IS AT FULL CAPACITY.** **Attendance is only possible if you signed up on our Luma event page and you received confirmation of attendance (not waitlisted).** This session is part of the Berlin Cybersecurity Social community’s monthly meetup, where security professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts come together to share knowledge and connect. So are you a cybersecurity professional looking to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and make friends? Look no further! **Cyber Risk in Banking & Finance: Regulation, Reality, and Measurement (Roundtable & Lightning Talk)** ​Ever wondered what is really happening in banking and finance when it comes to cybersecurity regulation, risk, and board-level accountability? ​Join the Berlin Cybersecurity Social community at the **Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Centre** for an evening focused on how cyber risk is understood, measured, and communicated inside some of the most highly regulated organisations in the world. ​This month’s edition brings together senior security leaders from banking and fintech sectors for an open discussion and lightning talk on cyber risk, decision-making, and operating security programs in complex, regulated environments. ​**🔹 Roundtable Discussion - 45 mins** ​The evening will open with a roundtable conversation featuring: * ​Deputy CISO from **Deutsche Bank** Carsten Fischer * ​CISO of **N26** Reinhold Wochner * ​CSO of **Upvest** Sebastien Jeanquier ​The discussion will explore how security leaders assess and manage risk, align cybersecurity with business priorities, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and boards. ​**🎤 Lightning Talk 1 - 30 Mins** ​**Cyber Risk Quantification: From Theory to Practice** **Dr. Sybe Izaak Rispens** ​Traditional cybersecurity metrics often fail to express risk in business terms. This session explores how cyber threats can be translated into financial impact using quantitative frameworks such as FAIR. Dr. Rispens will walk through practical steps including identifying critical assets, estimating loss event frequency and magnitude, and using simulations to support decision-making. ​Drawing on real-world experience from financial institutions, including leadership roles at **Klarna AB** and **Trade Republic Bank**, the talk shows how cyber risk quantification helps security teams prioritize investments, justify budgets at board level, and integrate cybersecurity into enterprise risk management. ​ ​**🎤 Lightning Talk 2 - 30 mins** **​Entropy and Empathy: Applying Technical Writing Principles to Cybersecurity** **Dustin Smith – DB Security Strategy and Frameworks** ​Despite significant investment in cybersecurity technologies, many successful cyber-attacks still originate from human behavior rather than technical failure. This talk explores why traditional, information-based security awareness programs often fail to translate into secure behavior, and why cybersecurity culture should be understood as a behavioral and organizational change, not just a compliance or training exercise. Drawing on insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and real-world breach data, it highlights how attackers exploit human decision-making habits and social dynamics, and why simply knowing the “right thing” is rarely enough. ​The presentation introduces a transformational approach to cybersecurity culture that focuses on shaping behavior, norms, and shared responsibility across the organization, especially under pressure and during incidents. It connects cybersecurity culture to cyber resilience, a critical concern for financial institutions, and examines how these challenges are amplified in the AI era, where attacks are faster, more convincing, and more personalized. The goal is to offer a practical, strategic perspective on how financial institutions can move beyond awareness and compliance toward sustainable, human-centered security. *** ​As always, expect thoughtful discussion, practical insights, and meaningful connections with peers from across the Berlin cybersecurity community. **About Berlin Cybersecurity Social:** This meetup is open to cybersecurity professionals of all levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey in the field, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for cybersecurity.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Die zunehmende Vernetzung globaler Lieferketten bringt enorme Chancen, aber auch wachsende Risiken mit sich. Beim Event "Risk. Security. Quality. Tackling Challenges in Supply Chains" beleuchten wir aktuelle Herausforderungen, Best Practices und Strategien, um Lieferketten sicherer und resilienter zu machen. Freuen Sie sich auf einen entspannten Abend mit Expert:innen und ausreichend Gelegenheit, Ihr eigenes Netzwerk zu erweitern. ⏰ Wann? 26\. Februar 2026 📍 Wo? adesso, Prinzenstraße 34, 10969 Berlin 📅 Agenda 17:00 Uhr – Einlass 17:30 Uhr – Grußwort von Gregor Böhme, Digitalexperte, adesso 17:40 Uhr – Fireside Chat mit Raoul Mancke, Nachhaltigkeitsexperte, Kiwa 18:00 Uhr – Fireside Chat mit Joachim Mohs, Cybersecurity-Experte, PwC Deutschland 18:20 Uhr – Keynote „Ecosystem of Trust: Neue Ansätze für mehr Sicherheit in Lieferketten“, Sebastian Britz, CEO Kevla 18:45 Uhr – Networking, Food & Drinks Bitte nutzen Sie die Anmeldung auf unserer Website unter: 🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qHZ9J0

Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows: * You should not care how many people are joining this meetup. You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend. * You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining. You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones. * You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time! Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-) * You are ready to use your phone as a real phone! You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone! * You are going to meet some people twice! That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once. If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way. P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).

🎤 **Interner Wettbewerb – Vorbereitete Reden** Bei diesem besonderen Clubabend stehen die **vorbereiteten Reden** im Mittelpunkt. Unsere Mitglieder präsentieren Reden, an denen sie intensiv gearbeitet haben – mit klarer Struktur, starken Botschaften und persönlicher Wirkung. Jede Rede wird von einer Jury bewertet und am Ende ausgezeichnet. **Was erwartet dich als Gast?** Du erlebst unterschiedliche Redestile, Themen und Persönlichkeiten auf der Bühne und bekommst einen Eindruck davon, wie wirkungsvolle Reden aufgebaut sind. Von Storytelling bis überzeugender Argumentation ist alles dabei. **Warum lohnt sich der Besuch?** Ob Präsentationen, Vorträge oder wichtige Gespräche: Gute Vorbereitung macht den Unterschied. Als Gast nimmst du konkrete Impulse mit, wie du deine eigenen Inhalte klarer, überzeugender und selbstbewusster präsentieren kannst – beruflich wie privat. Komm vorbei und lass dich inspirieren von Reden, die im Kopf bleiben! 🎤✨ 📍 **Wo und wann?** Im Clubraum in der Trinitatis Gemeinde (1. OG Hinterhaus – durch den Hof). Unsere Treffen folgen einem klaren, motivierenden Ablauf, der dir Sicherheit und Raum zum Ausprobieren gibt. 📌 **Neugierig geworden?** Dann schau vorbei – wir freuen uns auf dich! Mehr Infos findest du in unserem Linktree (https://linktr.ee/meisterredner)

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 19:00\-19:30 \- Meet & greet \- 19:30\-20:30 \- Silent focus time \- 20:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €14,90/MONTH) [from the website ](www.pausify.org)*www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website ](www.pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org*** For questions, please contact us over [Website](www.pausify.org/) ***www.pausify.org*** as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

🍕 **Data & AI Lunch Meetup – Pizza & Exciting Conversations** 🍕 The second **DVC Data & AI Lunch Meetup Berlin** is coming up! We’ll gather for a **shared lunch** and discuss everything around **Data & AI**. **When:** Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:30 PM **Where:** Monte Mente, Das Center am Potsdamer Platz **Cost:** Self-pay **Topic:** Exchange on Data & AI Join us for a great time of pizza and discussion on the latest developments in the **data world**! Looking forward to an exciting exchange with you! 🍕🤝 [#Data](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Data) [#AI](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#AI) [#Meetup](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Meetup) [#Networking](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Networking) [#Innovation](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Innovation) [#DataStrategy](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#DataStrategy)

## Overview Networking event for aspiring school leaders interested in building their own high-quality K-12 public school in their community. **About the Event:** Aspiring school founders in the Columbus, OH, area are invited to join us for this special in-person networking event where you will be able to ask questions, learn more about the BES Fellowship and make sure you are prepared for the application process and beyond. In addition to meeting like-minded leaders who are also committed to transforming education and bringing a high-quality K-12 option to their community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our team and gain special insights from Dr. Chaundria Smith, BES Senior Director of Fellowship Coaching, who works closely to support BES Fellows. During this event, you can also learn more about the various regions across Ohio we are prioritizing for the BES Fellowship to ensure that new schools will respond to the needs of their community. **About the BES Fellowship:** Leaders in the BES Fellowship embark on a multi-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent K-12 public school that reflects and responds to community needs. We are currently accepting applications to the 2026 BES Fellowship. The extended deadline is March 30, and the 2026 Cohort will begin August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Learn more at [bes.org/fellowship](http://bes.org/fellowship "http://bes.org/fellowship").

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant. I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan