Business Model Generation

**Fuel, Focus, and Founders: Join our Coworking Day!** Tired of staring at the same four walls? Let’s change the scenery. 🚀 We’re hosting a full day of coworking, and you’re invited! Whether you’re deep in "deep work" mode or looking for your next big collaboration, this is the place to be. * **The Perks:** A desk for the day, plus all the water and coffee you need to stay sharp. * **The Goal:** Meeting potential co-founders / partners, getting feedback and business insights, and expanding your network. * **The Bonus:** Get the inside scoop on what we’re building at **Berlin Startup School** and how we can help your journey. You also get to know **The Delta** if you are looking for a desk or office. Come for the co-working, stay for the community. See you at the Delta! This event is co-sponsored by our amazing Partner The Delta. If you are looking for a flex-desk, fixed-desk or office, hit us up for a discounted offer.

**🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION: we moved to luma. please RVSP [HERE](https://luma.com/12min.me_Berlin)🚨🚨🚨** # ​[12min.me](https://12min.me/) START UP is a brand new morning format for bold ideas and fresh perspectives ​Berlin Startup Community, we’re launching something new. Together with betahaus, we’re bringing the [12min.me](http://12min.me/) spirit into the morning. ​[12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP is a three-part breakfast series, embedded in the well-known betabreakfast format. Instead of three speakers in one evening, we do things differently. ​One morning. One speaker. One focused impulse. ​12 minutes. One voice. Zero fluff. ​Join us for the first edition of [12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP, a compact morning session for founders, operators, creatives and everyone building things that matter. ​**✔️ What to expect** * ​One inspiring startup-related talk * ​12 minutes of sharp insight * ​Curated exchange over breakfast * ​The familiar [12min.me](http://12min.me/) energy, just earlier in the day# ​🚀 **The formula stays the same** * ​12 minutes talk * ​12 minutes of Q&A * ​12 minutes of networking ​The familiar [12min.me](http://12min.me/) energy, just earlier in the day ​**🎤 Our speakers** **Speaker 1 @March 5** **[Jonathan Hegel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-beisiegel) from [FW Systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frachtwerk/)** Jonathan is the CEO of FW Systems, a specialized system house for open source solutions and IT services with a fixed-price model. After years in traditional IT, where he regularly had to work night shifts due to emergencies, he decided to do things better—for customers and for IT professionals. Today, he help SMEs transform their IT from a constant work in progress to a reliable infrastructure they can depend on. **Jonathan\`s talk: "How we are completely rethinking system administration as a service for your company"** Companies cannot possibly do everything themselves. So things like accounting, logistics, and IT are outsourced to external service providers. In the IT sector, system houses have been doing very well for themselves in recent decades! Every little thing is charged for, and if there are any errors, the customer is expected to open a ticket. We are rethinking this! We are applying the “as-a-service” concept from Airbnb, Uber, and Everstox to system administration and taking responsibility. Jonathan will show how this works in his talk. ​ **Speaker 2 @March 12** **[Anne Biedermann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-biedermann/), independent wealth partner for women** Anne has extensive experience across venture capital, single-family-office & HNWI investing, and early-stage operations. She works with investors who are building, inheriting, or stewarding wealth on how to allocate capital with clarity — particularly where venture capital intersects with long-term wealth strategy. Anne also invests personally, giving her a practitioner’s perspective on capital allocation decisions. **Anna\`s talk: "Not All Capital Is the Same: Decoding Investor Behavior"** Founders often assume all investors evaluate risk, timelines, and returns the same way and that assumption is costly. This session breaks down how funds, family offices, and individual investors actually make decisions, where founder–investor misalignment typically begins, and how founders can better position themselves for the right kind of capital, not just any capital. **Speaker 3 @March 19** **[Immo Ait Stapelfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/immoaitstapelfeld/), Co-Founder & CEO at [913.ai](https://913.ai)** **"From Legal Complexity to Practical AI. How We Help Regulated Industries Use AI Without Losing Control"** This presentation tells the story of Immo’s transition from a trained lawyer working in mass proceedings to an entrepreneur building AI products for regulated industries. His legal background, combined with hands-on experience as a founder, shaped a pragmatic view on AI. not as a disruptive replacement, but as a controlled and compliant tool. At[ ](http://913.ai)[913.ai](https://913.ai), this perspective enables conservative organizations such as insurers to enter the AI era in a way that respects regulation, responsibility, and existing teams while still unlocking real efficiency gains. ​📅 **The series at a glance** [12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP consists of three independent sessions. Please follow the luma link for registration: * ​[March 5, 2025](https://luma.com/yo32qaud) * ​[March 12, 2025](https://luma.com/y0wytmck) * ​[March 19, 2025](https://luma.com/cucrx8is) ​Each session has its own Luma page and can be attended individually. ​📍**Event details for the whole series** * ​**Location**: betahaus Kreuzberg, Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin * ​**Time**: Doors open 9:30, Start 10:00, End 11:00 * ​**Entry**: Free entry including breakfast and drinks * ​**RSVP:** via [Lu.ma](http://lu.ma/) to save your spot as spots are limited ​**Why mornings** Because good ideas don’t only happen after work. We believe in strong insights, respectful use of time and real conversations, even before noon. ​​🎈🎈🎈 Join our WhatsApp group for more details and to engage with the community - [HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWphInbgYaKJUGv7Uusum9) we go. 🎈🎈🎈 ​We’re looking forward to kicking off this new format with you. Lots of love, Your [12min.me](http://12min.me) Berlin crew [Sandra](http://linkedin.com/in/sandrakarner), Olha, Silvana, Ben \*\*\* **Media rights (picture and video recordings):** Participants agree that photos and video recordings made during the event may be used without any claim to compensation and without any time or space restrictions. The rights to image and video material are transferred to the organiser or the representatives of the press or other parties distributing image and sound material who are present on site, without exception and without any time or place restrictions.

**[1 DAY CLASS INTRO TO FIGURE DRAWING](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html)** **[for beginners - with live model](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html)** THU. March 19th 2026 6- 9.30 P.M. 50€ ALL MATERIAL INCLUDED https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html PROGRAM'S POINTS: * tools and guide on how to see and simplify the body's structure * find the weight – connecting lines – volume - shading * live drawing - sketches on different timings and poses Suitable for beginners!

**Last meetup before the summer!** This time, we are trying a new format — **EM Kata Unconference**. ​**Two tracks:** AI in software delivery and fundamentals of tech leadership. Participants can propose topics and either give a short talk or host a discussion. ​**Want to give a talk, discuss a challenge, or bring your own case?** Write to [Alik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/) on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/). ​After this event, EM Kata will take a **summer break** while we focus on launching a new product that will help many people in Germany **pass their German exam Confidently**. ❗❗❗ **Register here** ➡️ https://luma.com/c2vcpxao ⬅️ ❗❗❗ **❓ What is an EM Kata?** EM Kata is a playground where Engineering Managers\* can practice their skills and receive immediate feedback. **\* - 👨‍🔬 / 👩‍🔬EM Kata is also beneficial for** * **Senior Leaders:** Head of Engineering, Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs - to practice and enhance mentoring and coaching skills. * **Tech/Team Leads:** To acquire essential skills for a successful transition to an EM role. * **Software Engineers:** To gain insight into EM responsibilities and explore if a leadership career path interests them. Each small group works on identifying the root causes of the challenges by analysing them from different perspectives, determining the most efficient strategy to solve them, developing a detailed plan, and necessary team constellation changes & architecture. **🕑 Event Schedule** ​​18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 18:30 – Introduction 18:50 - 21:00 – EM Kata Unconference 21:00 till 21:30 — Networking and discussions. **📍 Venue** **Delivery Hero** Oranienburger Str. 70 10117 Berlin **📣 Spread the Word** **Love our meetups?** Help us grow the community! Share your experience on LinkedIn—whether it’s what you’ve learned, key takeaways, or why you enjoy EM Kata. By spreading the word, you’ll help more engineering managers and aspiring tech leaders find a safe environment to practice and enhance their skills. We believe it’s much more fun to have fun with friends, so come join us and bring your friends along! Tag us **#EMKata #Meetup by #SEML about #TechLeadership**. **🤝 Sponsored by Delivery Hero** A big shout-out to Delivery Hero for sponsoring our event and supporting our mission to foster a tight-knit community of engineering leaders. **👍 Code of Conduct** We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.

🎶 Choir Workshop (Berlin) 🎶 No experience needed – just your voice and curiosity! We’ll explore singing together through playful warm-ups, simple harmonies, and collective improvisation. A welcoming space to connect, listen, and create music as a group. Find your true unapologetic voice!

There are many groups promoting this event. Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event. This event is organized by Albert's List. This is an online event. Attendees can be located anywhere in the world! There is a cost to attend this event. In order to attend, please register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-optimize-your-linkedin-profile-for-the-2026-job-search-tickets-1984019828716?aff=ideatoipo](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-optimize-your-linkedin-profile-for-the-2026-job-search-tickets-1984019828716?aff=ideatoipo) Most recruiters spend 5-7 seconds scanning a LinkedIn profile before deciding whether to keep reading. So what makes them stop? Join Leslie Lulham (Founder of Introly) and Tessa Grashuis, former recruiter and career coach/job search strategist, for a behind-the-scenes look at how recruiters really evaluate profiles and how you can optimize yours to spark real conversations (not just profile views). ### In this live session, we’ll cover: ### What Recruiters Actually Look For From a recruiter’s point of view, we’ll break down: * Headlines that get attention * Banners & headshots that build credibility * Experience formatting that keeps them reading * How to strategically build your network * The small profile tweaks that make a big difference Plus, we’ll share practical AI prompts you can use immediately to strengthen your profile. ### Live Q&A (30+ Minutes) Bring your questions. Whether you're actively job searching or planning your next move, we’ll answer them live and give you actionable next steps. **About Leslie Lulham** Leslie Lulham is the founder of SunUp Operations where she is a fractional HR leader, COO, or Chief of Staff for startups and small businesses. She helps bring order to the chaos of building: developing scalable systems, aligning people and priorities, and creating operational clarity during moments of high growth. She also recently launched Introly, a tool designed to surface real opportunities hiding in plain sight. Whether you're looking for clients, collaborators, or your next big role, Introly helps you uncover the warm paths that already exist in your network: no scraping, no spam, no guesswork. Connect with her on LinkedIn at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielulham/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielulham/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielulham/")

**How can freelancers create a professional logo and visual identity without a big budget?** In this practical workshop, you’ll learn the basics of logo creation, common mistakes to avoid, useful free tools, and how AI can support (and where it cannot replace) the design process. You’ll also get practical tips to build and maintain a consistent visual presence for your freelance work. Participants will receive short takeaways with guiding questions and helpful tools. **Room: 121** Trainer: **Anna Martiusheva**, graphic designer with experience in logo creation, corporate identity, and design for print and digital media. The workshop is limited to **10 participants** to allow time for questions and discussion. This event is part of **WorkCoopHub**, funded by the IGP program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).

**Photo Challenge** is our new event series built around bold, real-world photographic challenges that push your confidence, perception, and creative boundaries. This edition — **“In Search of New Models”** — is about developing your ability to recognize visual potential, approach people with presence and respect, and create powerful portraits of individuals with **natural beauty, strong character, and model-like features**. This is not street photography — it’s **street casting**. You’ll learn how to identify striking faces, strong aesthetics, and unique presence in everyday urban life, and how to confidently approach them in a professional, human, and respectful way. It’s a mix of: • confidence training • social intelligence • street casting skills • portrait photography • human connection • visual storytelling ⚠️ **This event is only for experienced portrait photographers.** You must already be comfortable with camera handling, composition, and directing subjects. **Moreover, please bring your business cards or at least a printed QR code with a link to your portrait photography Instagram account!** **🧭 How it works** * We meet at the starting location and wait **15 minutes** for everyone to arrive. * Participants are divided into small teams of **3–4 people**, mixing different confidence levels and social energy. Each group’s mission is to: • Identify people with **model-like features, strong presence, or unique aesthetics** • Approach them respectfully • Introduce the project clearly and professionally • Ask for a portrait • Create strong, clean, expressive portraits • Build genuine, positive human interactions A **simple, respectful conversation script** will be provided to make approaching easier, natural, and non-awkward — focused on clarity, transparency, and consent. **✨ Why join?** • Learn real-world **street casting** skills • Build confidence in approaching attractive, high-presence individuals • Improve your ability to read visual potential in people • Practice portrait photography in uncontrolled environments • Strengthen your directing and communication skills • Create high-quality model-style portraits • Expand your creative and social comfort zone If enough strong portraits are created → we’ll organize a **community photo exhibition**. **📜 Rules** • Always be respectful, transparent, and professional • No pressure — rejection is part of the process • All models must receive their photos • Any public sharing must be approved by everyone involved If posted publicly: • Tag ISO Club: **@the_isoclub** and **@_portraitscenter** • ISO Club may repost and use images, always with **full credit to photographers and models** 📍 **Location:** Hackescher Markt

Join us for an inspiring life drawing session in Vetomat, Berlin. Our sessions provide a supportive and creative space for artists of all levels to practice figure drawing in a relaxed environment. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, our group welcomes everyone to come together and explore the art of life model drawing. Channel your creativity and hone your skills as you sketch our professional life model during our dynamic sessions. You can expect a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where you can exchange ideas, techniques, and feedback with fellow artists. No ticket required, payment is by donation, suggested amount is 10,-

Please also consider registering [on Luma](https://luma.com/vcdsbyd4 "https://luma.com/vcdsbyd4"), as that is currently Social Rising's main channel at [luma.com/socialrising](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising") Let’s make Futurium come alive! ​*Night at the Museum? Close enough.* ​Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize. ​--- ​🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready! ​To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins. ​⚠️ The "Fine Print" * ​Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required). * ​No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app. * ​Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event! ​ ​🔍 What are these tools? ​If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations: * ​Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility. * ​Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production. ​ ​🚀 Further Recommended Generators: * ​Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video). * ​Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model. * ​Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics. * ​Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips. * ​OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik) ​ ​--- ​We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events! ​**Most important information** * ​The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join) * ​If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities. * ​If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\. ​**What do participants & speakers think?** ​"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom) ​"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review) ​"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host. ​"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle. ​**Our story** ​In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide. ​Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections! ​**Virtual events** ​We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)). ​Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/) ​**What is this meetup for?** * ​Get to know new people in the social media space * ​Share experiences with like-minded people * ​Listen to inspiring lightning talks * ​Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators * ​Motivating each other * ​Finding opportunities to work together * ​Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups * ​Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you * ​... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together! ​**Your host** ​Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn! ​\*\*... and now?\*\* * ​Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk). * ​Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer). * ​Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents). * ​Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents). * ​Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation). * ​Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups). ​See you at the event! ​Matteo & the Social Rising Team

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

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.

Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it? Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together. Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**. ‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️ Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/mh18akso](https://luma.com/mh18akso) **Who is this for?** * **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious * Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting * Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals * Founders who want to validate ideas quickly * Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off **What to bring** * A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet * A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot) **Schedule** In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype** **10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled **10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts **10:30-10:50** Individual exploration **11:00-11:30** Group project **11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote → **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸 **Location** **The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin **Price** *Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏) **Disclaimer** Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.

✨ Elevate Pilates: Reformer Community Class ✨ Elevate your body and mind at a special Reformer Pilates class hosted by Elevate Pilates for the Les Amis community. This session is designed to strengthen, lengthen, and energize you through mindful movement—welcoming all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. After the workout, stay and unwind with a curated selection of ROY Kombuchas. It’s the perfect moment to connect, recharge, and enjoy the Les Amis community vibe. Move. Sip. Connect. We can’t wait to share this experience with you. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Is your business taking more of your time than you would like? [Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success. * Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses * Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business * How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements * How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs * How to manage your time for maximum effect * How to deal with nonperforming employees * How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab. Reserve your spot via this link: https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)

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!

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

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)