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Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

Join us every Friday night downstairs at our underground Ocaña Club for live performances from the funkiest local bands in Barcelona! Free entrance but you are welcome to tip the band! Downstairs at Ocaña Club! If you’re not sure how to get there, ask one of the waiters or hostesses at the lobby. En Ocaña tenemos conciertos a entrada libre todo los viernes en nuestro Club underground! Ven a descubrir los ritmos más funky de la ciudad. La entrada es libre y a taquilla inversa! Abajo en el Ocaña Club! Si es tu primera vez, pregúntale a un camarero o las hostess en la entrada. A Ocaña tenim concerts a entrada lliure tots els divendres al nostre Club underground. Vine a descobrir els ritmes més funky de la ciutat! Entrada lliure amb taquilla inversa.

En aquest col·loqui explorarem com fer els primers passos en el món de l’emprenedoria sense necessitat de grans inversions. Parlarem d’estratègies pràctiques, recursos accessibles i mentalitat emprenedora per transformar idees en projectes reals, fins i tot amb pressupostos limitats. A més, incorporarem un enfocament de millora personal i motivació, treballant aspectes clau com la confiança, la gestió de la por al fracàs i la constància, elements essencials per iniciar qualsevol camí emprenedor. La sessió tindrà una durada de 2 hores: * **1a hora:** exposició i col·loqui amb idees, exemples i eines pràctiques. * **2a hora:** espai participatiu per compartir opinions, debat obert, resolució de dubtes i anàlisi de casos reals. * Tant si vols participar activament com si prefereixes venir a escoltar, aquest és un espai pensat per a tu. No cal que siguis emprenedor: només cal tenir ganes d’aprendre, compartir i créixer conjuntament amb els altres. Una oportunitat per inspirar-te, aprendre i connectar amb altres persones amb inquietuds. **Cost:** 5€ per a gastos d'organització. **Punt de trobada:** Plaça de Josep Maria Folch i Torres

Una escapada de cuatro días para desconectar, respirar pura naturaleza y dejarnos envolver por la magia del Pirineo. Rutas fáciles y llenas de encanto, historia, espiritualidad y paisajes que nos acompañarán mucho después de volver a casa. Ideal para quienes amamos caminar, descubrir y sentir la montaña. **🌄 Viernes 3 — Ruta a la Ermita de Sant Antoni** Comenzamos nuestra aventura ascendiendo desde la fuente de la calle Sant Quintí hasta la Ermita de Sant Antoni, una joya del siglo XVII con vistas espectaculares sobre la Vall. Un mirador privilegiado donde también visitaremos un auténtico búnker de la Guerra Civil. Después, descenderemos por un bosque precioso hasta la Font del Ferro, famosa por su agua rica en minerales. **🚶 Itinerario** **\- Distancia:** 9.45 km **\- Desnivel:** 436 m **\- Exigencia física:** Fácil-moderada **🏔️ Sábado 4 — Núria y Camino de Noucreus** Subiremos en el emblemático tren cremallera hasta la Vall de Núria, un lugar rodeado de cumbres de casi 3.000 m y una energía natural única. Nuestra ruta seguirá el torrente de Noufonts, donde el sonido del agua será nuestro compañero constante. Pasaremos por la Font de Sant Llorenç, el mágico Pont de l’Escuder, la Font d’en Llorenç y, si las fuerzas acompañan, llegaremos hasta la Font d’en Guillem. Un recorrido que conecta con la esencia más pura de los Pirineos. **🚶 Itinerario** **\- Distancia:** 8.35 km **\- Desnivel:** 324 m **\- Exigencia física:** Fácil-moderada **💧 Domingo 5 — Ruta al Salt del Grill** Exploraremos las Gargantas del Freser hasta llegar al impresionante Salt del Grill, una cascada de 30 metros que te dejará sin palabras. Visitaremos el precioso pueblo de Queralbs y si el tiempo lo permite, nos adentraremos en el Bosque de Estremera y remontaremos el río de Tosa hasta el Estret del Forn, un paso estrecho entre paredes de roca que parece sacado de una película. **🚶 Itinerario** **\- Distancia:** 12.42 km **\- Desnivel:** 293 m **\- Exigencia física:** Fácil-moderada **🌊 Lunes 6 — Els Set Gorgs de Campdevànol** Una ruta preciosa siguiendo el torrente del Estiulà, donde descubriremos siete cascadas de una belleza única. Un recorrido tranquilo y perfecto para despedirnos de la montaña con calma y plenitud. **🚶 Itinerario** **\- Distancia:** 11.65 km **\- Desnivel:** 175 m **\- Exigencia física:** Fácil–moderada **🏨 Alojamiento** Nos alojaremos en un hotel acogedor, en habitaciones dobles y en régimen de media pensión. Incluye los picnics del sábado, domingo y lunes para disfrutar de las rutas sin preocupaciones. **💶 PRECIO POR PERSONA: 398 €** **Incluye:** * 4 días y 3 noches en hotel (habitación doble) * Media pensión * Picnics del sábado, domingo y lunes * Cremallera Núria * Teleférico Coma del Clot * Cremallera Queralbs * Organización de rutas y visitas * Guía titulado de baja y media montaña **No incluye:** * Picnic del primer día * Traslados desde/hasta Barcelona (en coches particulares, 13 € por persona para gasolina) **🔒 Reserva imprescindible: 98 € antes del 28 de marzo. (si no te comunicas conmigo y no realizas la reserva, el hecho de estar apuntad@ en la página en ningún caso estará garantizada tu plaza)** **Para confirmar tu plaza o pedir más información:** **📞 654 80 79 44 — María**

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting to share ideas, build relationships, and spark new opportunities. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, this is a space to meet people who value growth, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. Agenda: -6 pm - 6:15 - Introductions -6:15 - 7 pm - Share anything you want ideas on and get input from the group - 8 minutes per person -7 pm - 8 pm - Freestyle Afterwards we sometimes go somewhere for a meal/drink Language: English (Non-English speakers welcome, but everything is in English) Note: Max, the host will not attend. send host a message to join the WhatsApp group

Enjoy a live jazz concert while you eat or have a drink. The best way to end the week! Free entrance but you are welcome to tip the band! En Ocaña tenemos jazz en directo todos los domingos! La mejor forma de terminar la semana. La entrada es libre y a taquilla inversa! A Ocaña tenim jazz en directe tots els diumenges! La millor forma de tancar la setmana. Entrada lliure amb taquilla inversa.

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The April Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **April 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kayla Boor**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22562814501129?p=w1cSxeUXFTVeIpZiMw)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Accidental friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together to optimize the system.** This session is focused on how to communicate effectively between teams to improve alert fatigue, performance, and observability. \*\*NEW SPEAKER \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)