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**You are doing the work. But are the right people seeing the value of it?** **In a difficult economy, being good at what you do is not enough. People are making decisions all the time: who gets trusted, promoted, referred, hired, renewed, funded, or invited into the next room.** **If your value is not clear in those moments, the cost is real.** **You get passed over. Your ideas get credited to someone else. Clients question your rate. Managers miss your contribution. You leave important conversations with vague promises instead of a clear next step.** **This workshop helps you make your value visible without sounding defensive, arrogant, or aggressive.** **Small group of max 20. You need working English to participate.** **This is for you if** * You deliver results but the recognition goes to someone else * You are doing more than people realise, but struggle to say it clearly * You over-explain, soften, or freeze in important conversations * You want to be taken seriously by managers, clients, partners, stakeholders, or decision-makers * You are preparing for a review, pitch, interview, promotion, raise, rate, or business conversation **What you leave with** * A framework to make your value clear * Your own real situation prepared and ready to use * Scripts for stating your contribution * Responses for pushback, dismissal, or vague answers * Practice saying it out loud in a small group * A follow-up email with the scripts and tools from the session **About the host:** Sumita Kar is the founder of Take a Brava Leap (TABL), based in Berlin. She spent 13 years building her career across global teams, moving from associate level to Vice President across customer success, cross-cultural leadership, C-level client management, high-stakes escalations, negotiations, and commercial execution. In 2023 she was recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Indian Women Leaders from Germany by Women's Entrepreneur Magazine. She has navigated these rooms as an international woman where she was often the only one. She built this session so you don't have to figure it out the way she did.

We're helping spread the word about the upcoming Berlin FinOps Foundation Meetup and would love to see more of our Meetup community there. Please note: **registration is handled by the FinOps Foundation**, not through Meetup. Secure your spot here: [https://community.finops.org/event/berlin-finops-foundation-meetup-july](https://community.finops.org/event/berlin-finops-foundation-meetup-july) The event brings together FinOps practitioners, cloud cost leaders, and community members for networking and knowledge sharing. If you're interested in FinOps, cloud financial management, or connecting with peers in the Berlin area, this is a great opportunity to join the conversation. We're also excited that Henrique Amorim, who recently started as the FinOps Foundation's EMEA Community Lead, will be joining this event. Henrique is eager to connect with the community, share ideas, and discuss the future of the FinOps community across Europe. Bring your questions, feedback, and thoughts on where the community should go next. Register via the FinOps Foundation event page above and we'll see you there.

An *electric* atmosphere featuring visiting pros and some of the best comedians in Berlin at the city's longest-running weekly show. There's no such thing as a bad Chuckleheads; it's as consistent as it gets. Come and find out why we have more regulars than any comedy show in Berlin. The right mix of lively yet laid-back energy in an intimate setting, with well-curated line ups. Chuckleheads is primarily for experienced comedians, though depending on the week we might have a spot for a newbie or two. Doors: 8:00 pm Showtime: 8:30 pm RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We got limited seating. Book the amount of seats you need with your name and we'll have them ready for you. It is still a free-entry show, though please donate to keep the laughs coming and pay for production costs. Suggested donation is 10-20 euros. If you've been to other shows, you know it's well worth it. Come be part of it! As is tradition in the nine years (!) of the show, free shots are also given at the start of each show. Produced and hosted by Daniel Gutierrez. See you all Thursday!

Only 1% of Venture Capital reaches all-female teams. Nina Wöss is on a mission to change that. ### Gender-diverse and and all-female startups receive just 9% of all venture capital according to the latest Female Founders Monitor 2025 published by Start-Up Verband Germany and Bertelsmann Stiftung in 2025. These numbers have not changed much in the last 10 years. New ideas are needed to change a system that is not leveraging all its potential. Creating new specialized venture funds is one solution. In this session, Nina Wöss—Managing Partner of the VC Fund F tells us what motivated her to found a venture capital fund specializing in gender-diverse founders only. Fund F writes cheques of up to EUR 600k, acts as lead investor, and brings an active follow-on policy—backed by a team of entrepreneurs, investors, and operators who provide hands-on support and connections to their portfolio companies. Nina will also pull back the curtain on how VCs actually think and what they look for. She previously founded the Female Founders Community with 83.000 members all over Europe and is a leading figure in Austria’s VC Scene. #### 💡 What you will learn * What **VC funds in general and Fund F** in particular **looks for in early-stage startups** and how to get on their radar * Why **gender-diverse teams outperform** all-male teams * **Concrete steps** you can take today to **strengthen your fundraising position** This event is brought to you by **SIBB Incubator**, who supports founders building the future of cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and deep tech. #### 🧑🏻‍🏫 Speaker **Nina Wöss - *Managing Partner, Fund F*** * **Founder** and **Managing Partner** of **Fund F**, Austria's first VC fund specifically for female and gender-diverse founding teams * **Co-founder** of **Female Founders Global** (since 2016), one of Europe's largest communities for female entrepreneurs * **Former Principal** at **Speedinvest** * **Former COO** at **AVCO** (Austrian Private Equity & Venture Capital Organisation) * MSc in **Strategic Management**, WU Vienna * **Active in the startup ecosystem** since 2012 ***Moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach.*** Etta Dannemann moderates the event in her role as Startup Coach at the SIBB Incubator. As a solopreneur, trainer, and architect by education, she loves creating new things — but even more, supporting others as they build and grow. Etta is passionate about empowering women in tech, helping them turn their ideas into action and leave their unique mark on the world. #### 🎯 Who is this event for * **Gender diverse teams** and **female founders** who are preparing a **funding round** * Anyone who wants to **understand** **how VCs think** * **Startup ecosystem** professionals, accelerator participants, and/or incubator members We look forward to seeing you! Come with your questions, and an appetite for honest answers about the funding landscape.

In Bad Company is a one-hour stand-up show hosted by Sepideh Kaav, featuring 2–3 of Berlin’s best comedians at one of Mitte’s coolest bars, HIER WO DU STRAHLST. Expect a night of great comedy, terrible decisions, and the kind of socializing where by the end of the night we all somehow know each other a little too well. No topic is off limits. No one is fully safe. Come with friends, come with a date, come alone, honestly, especially come alone, maybe you meet your future best friend or soulmate here. 🍸 HIER WO DU STRAHLST 📅 Thursday 8:30 PM (CEST) Doors: 20:30 Show: 21:00 to 22:00

Most brands track whether they appear in ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews. But mentions and citations only tell half the story. In this session, Raoul Schreck, our CEO at Buzzmatic will show you how to systematically analyze what AI actually says about your brand: which attributes it assigns to you, which USPs it credits to your competitors, and where your communicative blind spots are. Using a real client case and a concrete 4-layer framework, you’ll learn how to move beyond visibility tracking and uncover the narratives AI systems are building around your brand — and what to do about them the next morning. Book your ticket now to secure your spot at the Rise & Rank SEO and AI breakfast!

Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ bieten zu können. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

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.

**Get ready for savage laughs, kinky confessions, and top-tier comedians spilling the tea on all things fetish. At the legendary Incognito Showpalast, smack in the heart of Schöneberg's iconic LGBT+ nightlife district. (In English!)** Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/fetish-comedy-show-csdpride-month-special-tickets-1986294301726?aff=mu Presented by Vilain Garçon Part of BLACKWEEKENDBerlin by male.space – the ultimate leather & fetish blowout! Doors slam open: 8:00 PM Show explodes at: 9:00 PM ***This show is open to all genders and sexualities! We are an English-language event with a k!nky vibe but everyone who is open-minded with a good sense of humour is welcome! Dress up in fetish or just dress however you want!*** **HOST:** **L’aDios – Liliana Velásquez** Liliana Velásquez is forever a New York City gal. Her tough love Latinx charm will have you laughing uncontrollably as she relates how learning to set boundaries led to great comedic moments. She has Shamelessly self-produced multiple shows and empowers her art with her activism. As a SW, Doula, and Entertainer, her performances are bound to leave you both entertained and slightly scared. **HEADLINER:** **Teddy Hall** Since 2017 Teddy Hall has been performing all over Europe. Presenting a uniquely introspective and self-reflective brand of comedy, Teddy's raw and authentic style has led to him headlining shows across Europe and featuring on television in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Romania, not to mention selling out shows in more than 10 countries. Teddy's comedy veers from the profound to the inane with a fundamentally empathetic and optimistic view on life. In 2025, Teddy's show SLAYBOY won "Best Stand Up Comedy" at Reykjavik Fringe Festival and was taken for runs at Barcelona Fringe, Tallinn Fringe, and Adelaide Fringe. Teddy was nominated for a Swiss Comedy Award 2022 was also featured on Comedy Central DE Roast Battle. He is also the first mainland European comedian to be featured on LMAOF, the OnlyFans Comedy Production. Teddy has opened for Todd Barry, Alok, Elf Lyons, Victor Patrascan, Gianmarco Soresi, Dragos, Ashley Gavin, Robby Slowik, Mike Rice, Patrick Spicer, Casey Balsham, Emma Dalenberg, Vidura BR, and many more. He attended the École Philippe Gaulier and has trained in clown with Piotr Sikora and Dan Lees. As a bisexual (well, pan, but he says “bi” so the normies understand) his destinations have varied from Vagina Village to Buttopia, with regular detours to Nipple City. He consistently goes to therapy to try to figure out why he likes what he likes, but he's too scared to actually find out. **GUEST:** **Maya Upchurch** Maya Upchurch is ranty, wild and morally corrupt. Inspired by the likes of Bill Hicks, Bill Burr and Joan Rivers, she's a high-energy force of Gen-Z nature who lacks the ability to speak of anything other than exactly what's on her mind. Based out of Berlin, she's got a truckload of tales from the European capital of hedonism and her Polish/American background means she really knows how to take a shot. While Maya most certainly will make fun of everyone and everything on her path, her favorite person to roast is undoubtedly herself. Bringing light to her time-wasting habits, irrational anxieties, and dependence on technology, she believes that "punching up" is best done when it’s an uppercut to yourself. Maya started doing standup in 2020, but shortly after her first set there was lockdown because China was scared of her power. Since then, she's done shows all around Europe, was featured in The New York Times, performed with Don't Tell Comedy, opened for the likes of Ashley Gavin, Todd Barry and April Macie and did all sorts of other really cool and exciting stuff. Please note that the lineup for this show may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however we always promise high-quality sexy comedy. Ticket prices Advance purchase: €17 (limited quantity discount price)-€24 (advance purchase) (plus booking fee) At the door: €30

Book a ticket [HERE](https://www.epiccomedyberlin.com/weekly-shows?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=epic-comedy-showcase-meetup-berlin-sales&utm_content=listing-main-v1&target=weekly-shows&show=epic-comedy-showcase&city=berlin) A comedy extravaganza that showcases the very best veteran and up-and-coming comedic talent in Berlin. DOORS 8:00 PM, SHOW STARTS 9:00 PM BAR IS CASH ONLY Join us for a night of Epic Comedy as we bring you the cream of the crop when it comes to Berlin's established and up-and-coming comedians. Our code is quality. That means no first-timers, no hobbyists, just tried and tested comedians bringing you tight sets of original comedy. We pick our comics based solely on their ability to take you from the sprawling plains of average humour and usher you through the gates of next-level hilarity. This is a Pay-What-You Want show. This means you reserve a ticket and don't pay anything upfront. You pay what you think the show is worth at the end. We are confident in our ability to deliver a lineup and show that is worth at least 15-20 Euro and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is. Can we make it any fairer than that? Still, if you'd rather pay upfront, we also have the option of purchasing a table seat which offers you somewhere to stack your drinks and is located farther back from the stage. The call has gone out, the comics are gathering. The only question is, are you in the mood for something Epic?! Join us for the best Friday comedy live event in Berlin! Book now! PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer refunds within 24 hours of showtime

Die Bundesbank quittiert der Deutschen Wirtschaft im ersten Quartal 2026 erneut stagnation. Die deutsche Industrie könne aufgrund ihrer schwachen Wettbewerbsposition nur eingeschränkt vom zunehmenden Welthandel profitieren. Zudem bliebe die Kapazitätsauslastung in der Industrie niedrig und bremse weiterhin privaten Investitionen aus. Seit Jahren nun tritt die Deutsche Wirtschaft auf der Stelle. Die Politik hat bislang noch keinen nennenswerte Konjunkturimpulse auf den Weg gebracht. In einer Sache sind sich fast alle Einig: Es braucht wieder Wachstum. Aber warum stagniert unsere Wirtschaft überhaupt und was sollten oder können wir tun? Fragen die wir am 3. Juli versuchen auf den Grund zu gehen.

Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ bieten zu können. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

Join us for the **Berlin DevOps Summer Meetup**: our last edition before the summer break! We're excited to be hosted by **Parloa** for an evening of interesting talks, discussions, and networking. There will be food and drinks provided, and plenty of time to connect with fellow DevOps enthusiasts. **📌 Please register at least 24 hours before the event.** We need to share the attendee list with the Parloa office in advance, and **spots are limited**. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agenda** 18:30 Open Doors, Networking with Food and Drinks 19:00 Welcome words by Parloa and BLN DevOps team 19:25 **Running K8s with AI: Automating** **the SRE Lifecycle with Grafana MCP and GitLab** 19:50 **The Pipeline Was Green — AI Agents and CI Trust** 20:15 Short Break 20:30 **Managing Uninvited Guests: Securing Open Source Dependencies** 20:55 Networking 21:30 Closing ➡️ Interested in hosting an event? Fill out our [Call for Hosts](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBpga8Yp-QAQt2lGskZWOThaKyQ_MbMbZaNcklgeXxqr5Vrg/viewform?usp=sf_link) and let's set up a meeting. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Christoph Ebeling* **Running K8s with AI: Automating** **the SRE Lifecycle with Grafana MCP and GitLab** What does it look like to run 30+ microservices, 8 databases, and a Kafka cluster almost entirely through AI agents? This talk walks through a practical demo of automating the full SRE lifecycle: from incident investigation to deployment validation, using Grafana MCP and the GitLab Agent Platform, and where humans still need to stay in the loop. *Serhii Vasylenko* **The Pipeline Was Green — AI Agents and CI Trust** We’ve spent years building CI/CD pipelines that tell us when code is "technically correct," but are they capable of telling an autonomous AI agent if a change is safe to apply? This talk explores a real-world incident where an AI-powered automation -- pairing Renovate with Claude Code -- successfully executed a "green" pipeline that broke a critical QA cluster for three days, how the team reacted, and how we evolved our vision toward the future of human-agentic collaboration with code. *Frithjof Hoffmann* **Managing Uninvited Guests: Securing Open Source Dependencies** Open source software is the ultimate neighborhood party, but what happens when an uninvited guest slips through the door? This talk digs into the messy reality of dependency hell and its role in software supply chain security: from typosquatting attacks to maintainer account takeovers, and the abandoned projects with known CVEs quietly living in your codebase rent-free.

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.

**[Official registration site --> https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)** **[You must register and will receive an approval/confirmation](https://luma.com/du41v0tg).** We’re taking HustleBus from Columbus to **Black Tech Week in Cincinnati** for a high-signal, founder-only experience focused on community, collaboration, and momentum. ​ **Why Black Tech Week?** ​Black Tech Week is one of the best rooms in Ohio to meet builders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Expect meaningful connections, great energy, and programming that spotlights founders and what’s being built. ​ What’s included (thank you to our sponsors Huntington Bank, Burton D Morgan Foundation, and Lightship Foundation) * ​Founder-only HustleBus transportation (free) * ​**Black Tech Week ticket comped** for HustleBus participants (must register with code) * And much more! There are limited seats on the Hustle Bus, so if this sounds like something you want to get in on, register today * Learn more and Register here --> [https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)