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KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 · Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer
**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)**
**Welcome to KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 – Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer**
**A hands-on session. No slides. Just your stories.**
We couldn't be more excited to tap into this with you at Thoughtworks Berlin. *Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped).*
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is a creative playground born in Berlin — and we're kicking off with the discipline that sits at the heart of every other one: **storytelling.**
Because here's what AI can't replace: the human desire to create. Creativity is what makes us uniquely human — it's a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs training. Most of us have stopped.
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is where we change that — through hands-on sessions with working practitioners across visual arts, tactile crafts, narrative & sound, and spatial & performative disciplines.
**This evening** is about words, voice, and presence. In a world full of decks, dashboards and screens, we've forgotten how to just… tell a story. This evening is a practice in putting the slides away and using the oldest tools we have — your voice, your hands, your story.
**Expect a short provocation from [Ben](https://bensauer.net/), a hands-on session with a sketching element to flex that creative muscle, a round of group sharing, and time to actually meet the people in the room.**
**Who's this for?** Anyone with a story to tell — and the willingness to tell it without a slide deck.
No job title. No prior experience. Just the willingness to tap in.
Creativity untapped. Connection for real.
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**ABOUT [BEN SAUER](https://bensauer.net/)**
Ben Sauer is a speaker, author, and coach who teaches the art of strategic storytelling — and the perfect person to launch this series.
He's the author of "Death by Screens: How to Present High-Stakes Digital Design Work and Live to Tell the Tale" — a go-to resource for designers, product people and creatives who want to stop boring their audiences and actually be heard.
Ben spent years as a UX designer at Clearleft, then as Director of Product for AI at Babylon Health, leading a team of 100 on products worth $100m+. He has trained teams at NASA, Amazon, and the BBC, and spoken at The Economist, NEXT Conference, UX London, VW + Audi and dozens more — frequently as the audience's top-rated speaker.
More about Ben: [https://bensauer.net](https://bensauer.net/)
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**AGENDA**
• 18:30 – 19:00 · Check-in
• 19:00 – 19:15 · Intro – what KREATIV UNTAPPED is and why we're here
• 19:15 – 20:15 · Hands-on storytelling session with Ben Sauer (incl. sketching element)
• 20:15 – 20:45 · Group sharing round
• 20:45 – 20:50 · Wrap-up & what's next
• 20:50 – 21:30 · Networking
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**ADDITIONAL NOTES**
**Donation-based event**
This first edition is donation-based — give what feels right. Your contribution supports building KREATIV UNTAPPED into something lasting. Donations are non-refundable.
**Photos & video**
We'll be taking photos and potentially videos throughout the evening. By attending, participants agree that visual material may be used for promotional purposes. Anyone who prefers not to be photographed can let us know on arrival.
**Where** Thoughtworks Berlin Revaler Str. 31 (Event Space), 10245 Berlin (In walking distance from S Ostkreuz)
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**FOLLOW US**
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped)
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped)
**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)**
See you there!
Creativity untapped. Connection for real.
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***An event by our friends from KREATIV UNTAPPED***
Business Netzwerken im Prenzlauer Berg am 21.05. @ 9:10 Uhr
**Veranstaltungsort:**
Café Amelie
Pappelallee 11
10437 Berlin
Nächste **U-Bahn-Station**: U2 Eberswalder Straße (4 Gehminuten)
**Start:** 09:10 Uhr
**Einlass:** ab 09:00 Uhr
Liebe Berliner Unternehmer,
wir freuen uns, dich auch im Mai wieder im Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg begrüßen zu dürfen.
Wie auf dem Bild bereits ersichtlich "streckt" sich das Café, was uns eine besonders geeignete Basis für intensiven Austausch zwischen den Teilnehmern ermöglicht. Darüber hinaus gibt es hervorragenden Kaffee sowie Gebäck- und Kuchen-Spezialitäten, vielleicht sogar in einem besonderen Combo-Deal für BNB-Teilnehmer. ;-)
Vor Ort gibt es wie gewohnt frische Geschäftskontakte, neue Denkansätze und interessante Kooperationsmöglichkeiten. Wir stoßen dies durch eine moderierte Kontaktrunde an, in der sich jeder Teilnehmer kurz vorstellen (ca. 1 Minute) und anschließend intensiven Austausch mit den anderen Teilnehmern betreiben kann. Bringt bitte nach Möglichkeiten **Visitenkarten** mit, da diese uns das Netzwerken erleichtern.
Zu Beginn der Veranstaltung gibt es üblicherweise einen Impulsvortrag. Solltest du Interesse haben, einen Impulsvortrag zu halten, so schreib uns sehr gerne. Weitere Informationen gibt es auch hier: [Impulsvorträge bei BNB](https://netzwerken.berlin/impulsvortraege/)
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Alle Gründer/StartUps, Freiberufler und Unternehmer/Unternehmensvertreter sind willkommen beim Business MeetUp im Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg. Die Teilnahme ist generell kostenlos und NICHT an eine Mitgliedschaft gebunden.
Den leckeren Kaffee, Croissants, Kuchen oder was auch immer dich zum Kauf animiert hat, bezahle bitte im Café ;-)
Bitte beachten: Unternehmer mit Multi Level Marketing-Geschäftsmodellen schließen wir von unseren Veranstaltungen komplett aus. Weiterhin stehen wir auch allen Arten des Provisionsgeschäfts (Finanz-Optimierer, Immobilienmakler, Versicherungsvertreteter, etc.) extrem kritisch gegenüber und gestatten diesen keine Teilnahme an unseren Events. Solltet ihr der Meinung sein, ihr fallt nicht in diese Kategorie, obwohl ihr in einer der genannten Branchen arbeitet, so sprecht uns bitte im Vorfeld an.
Für alle anderen Fragen zum Event stehen wir euch selbstverständlich ebenfalls zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns darauf, auch dich persönlich kennenzulernen und dir bei der Entwicklung deines Geschäfts zu helfen!
P.S.: Es werden mitunter Bilder auf den Events gemacht. Falls du ein riesiges Problem damit hast, auf diesen Bildern zu sehen zu sein, gib uns vor Ort bitte Bescheid.
KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer, A hands-on Session
**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)**
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## **Welcome to KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer**
## **A hands-on session. No slides. Just your stories.**
We couldn't be more excited to tap into this with you at **[Thoughtworks Berlin](https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-de/about-us/locations/berlin)**.
Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped)
***
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is a creative playground born in Berlin – and we're kicking off with the discipline that sits at the heart of every other one: **storytelling.**
Because here's what AI can't replace: the human desire to create. Creativity is what makes us uniquely human — it's a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs training. Most of us have stopped.
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is where we change that — through hands-on sessions with working practitioners across visual arts, tactile crafts, narrative & sound, and spatial & performative disciplines.
**This evening** is about words, voice, and presence. In a world full of decks, dashboards and screens, we've forgotten how to just… tell a story. This evening is a practice in putting the slides away and using the oldest tools we have — your voice, your hands, your story.
**Expect a short provocation from Ben, a hands-on session with a sketching element to flex that creative muscle, a round of group sharing, and time to actually meet the people in the room.**
**Who's this for?** Anyone with a story to tell — and the willingness to tell it without a slide deck.
No job title. No prior experience. Just the willingness to tap in.
*Creativity untapped. Connection for real.*
***
**About [Ben Sauer](https://bensauer.net)**
Ben Sauer is a speaker, author, and coach who teaches the art of strategic storytelling — and the perfect person to launch this series.
He's the author of **Death by Screens: How to Present High-Stakes Digital Design Work and Live to Tell the Tale** — a go-to resource for designers, product people and creatives who want to stop boring their audiences and actually be heard.
Ben spent years as a UX designer at Clearleft (one of the first UX agencies in the world, working with the BBC, Penguin Random House and Tesco), then as Director of Product for AI at Babylon Health, leading a team of 100 on products worth $100m+. He has trained teams at NASA, Amazon, and the BBC, and spoken at The Economist, NEXT Conference, UX London, VW + Audi and dozens more — frequently as the audience's top-rated speaker.
His background doesn't fit neatly in a single box: comedy, software, English literature. Which is exactly why he's so good at this.
***
**Agenda**
* **18:30 – 19:00** · Check-in
* **19:00 – 19:15** · Intro – what KREATIV UNTAPPED is and why we're here
* **19:15 – 20:15** · Hands-on storytelling session with Ben Sauer – including a sketching element to support your storytelling and flex that creative muscle
* **20:15 – 20:45** · Group sharing round – share your story, your sketch, your takeaway
* **20:45 – 20:50** · Wrap-up & what's next
* **20:50 – 21:30** · Networking
***
**Donation-based event**
This first edition is donation-based — give what feels right. Your contribution supports building KREATIV UNTAPPED into something lasting.
**Please note:** if you can't make it on the day, or decide to cancel, donations are non-refundable. By booking, you're not just paying for a seat — you're backing the spirit of what we're building. Thank you for that.
***
**A heads-up on photos & video**
We'll be taking photos and potentially videos throughout the evening to capture the spirit of the session and share what KREATIV UNTAPPED is all about.
By attending, you agree that visual material featuring you may be used for promotional purposes — on our social channels, website, newsletter, and future event communications. If you'd prefer not to be photographed or filmed, just let us know on arrival and we'll make sure to keep you out of the frame.
***
**Where**
📍 **Thoughtworks Berlin** Revaler Str. 31 (Event Space), 10245 Berlin (2 minutes from Ostkreuz)
***
See you there.
***Creativity untapped. Connection for real.***
Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped)
Coworking at Moxy Ostbahnhof
Today we are working at Moxy Ostbahnhof, a beautiful air conditioned location near Ostbahnhof with big desks, booths and available food/drinks.
**Cost:** There is no payment required, but it is common courtesy to buy drinks or something from the people providing the space.
If you want to chit chat with out coworkers, please check out our Telegram channel: **[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)**
😴 Tired of working by yourself?
🌡️ Too hot to work at home?
🍫 Do the contents of your fridge, or housework, distract you while working from home?
💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking!
☕️ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks!
⏰ We'll be there from 11:00, but feel free to stop by any time. The venue is open in the morning too.
• DO WE HAVE PERMISSION? •
Yes, we have permission to use the hotel as a coworking spot. So long as we are paying customers, they are happy for us to use their location for coworking between the hours of 11:00 to 17:00. They're sometimes (but not always) quite busy and short on tables and chairs outside of those hours.
• WHAT TO BRING •
Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :)
• QUESTIONS? •
Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions:
[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)
• MORE EVENTS? •
To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)
KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 – Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer
**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)**
**Welcome to KREATIV UNTAPPED #1 – Storytelling Untapped w/ Ben Sauer**
**A hands-on session. No slides. Just your stories.**
We couldn't be more excited to tap into this with you at Thoughtworks Berlin. *Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped).*
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is a creative playground born in Berlin — and we're kicking off with the discipline that sits at the heart of every other one: **storytelling.**
Because here's what AI can't replace: the human desire to create. Creativity is what makes us uniquely human — it's a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs training. Most of us have stopped.
**KREATIV UNTAPPED** is where we change that — through hands-on sessions with working practitioners across visual arts, tactile crafts, narrative & sound, and spatial & performative disciplines.
**This evening** is about words, voice, and presence. In a world full of decks, dashboards and screens, we've forgotten how to just… tell a story. This evening is a practice in putting the slides away and using the oldest tools we have — your voice, your hands, your story.
**Expect a short provocation from [Ben](https://bensauer.net/), a hands-on session with a sketching element to flex that creative muscle, a round of group sharing, and time to actually meet the people in the room.**
**Who's this for?** Anyone with a story to tell — and the willingness to tell it without a slide deck.
No job title. No prior experience. Just the willingness to tap in.
Creativity untapped. Connection for real.
\-\-\-
**ABOUT [BEN SAUER](https://bensauer.net/)**
Ben Sauer is a speaker, author, and coach who teaches the art of strategic storytelling — and the perfect person to launch this series.
He's the author of "Death by Screens: How to Present High-Stakes Digital Design Work and Live to Tell the Tale" — a go-to resource for designers, product people and creatives who want to stop boring their audiences and actually be heard.
Ben spent years as a UX designer at Clearleft, then as Director of Product for AI at Babylon Health, leading a team of 100 on products worth $100m+. He has trained teams at NASA, Amazon, and the BBC, and spoken at The Economist, NEXT Conference, UX London, VW + Audi and dozens more — frequently as the audience's top-rated speaker.
More about Ben: [https://bensauer.net](https://bensauer.net/)
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**AGENDA**
• 18:30 – 19:00 · Check-in
• 19:00 – 19:15 · Intro – what KREATIV UNTAPPED is and why we're here
• 19:15 – 20:15 · Hands-on storytelling session with Ben Sauer (incl. sketching element)
• 20:15 – 20:45 · Group sharing round
• 20:45 – 20:50 · Wrap-up & what's next
• 20:50 – 21:30 · Networking
\-\-\-
**ADDITIONAL NOTES**
**Donation-based event**
This first edition is donation-based — give what feels right. Your contribution supports building KREATIV UNTAPPED into something lasting. Donations are non-refundable.
**Photos & video**
We'll be taking photos and potentially videos throughout the evening. By attending, participants agree that visual material may be used for promotional purposes. Anyone who prefers not to be photographed can let us know on arrival.
**Where** Thoughtworks Berlin Revaler Str. 31 (Event Space), 10245 Berlin (In walking distance from S Ostkreuz)
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**FOLLOW US**
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreativ-untapped)
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped](https://www.instagram.com/kreativuntapped)
**\>\>\> Registration takes place on Luma: [https://luma.com/yp90isjd](https://luma.com/yp90isjd)**
See you there!
Creativity untapped. Connection for real.
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***An event by our friends from KREATIV UNTAPPED***
Nerds, Creatives & Dreamers
**Nerds, Creatives & Dreamers** is a small, curated gathering in Berlin for two kinds of people who almost never end up in the same room: the ones who build things with code, and the ones who build things with imagination.
Developers and painters. Engineers and writers. Founders and photographers. In daily life these worlds rarely collide — here, that collision is the whole point.
Just a good space, a deliberate mix of curious people, and the freedom to let the evening unfold. Come ready to be surprised by who you meet and where the evening takes you. A room full of curious humans. We’re here to socialize as human beings. And if you do exchange contacts — make it personal, not transactional.
**🛠 If You Build Things**
· Developers & Engineers
· Designers & Product People
· Founders
· People Who Code for Fun
**🎨 If You Create Things**
· Writers & Journalists
· Photographers
· Artists & Painters
· Anyone With a Side Obsession
👉 **You can also join via Luma if this event reaches capacity: https://luma.com/0y2yd2q4**
Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.
**📝 Note:** You are welcome to attend our social meetup! The event is free. The space is generously hosted for us — the only thing we ask is that you support it by buying a drink, etc. A small gesture that keeps evenings like this possible.
**🤝 Community:** This is a space built on curiosity and respect. We keep it that way — for everyone.
Startup Businesses Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🧠 Decision-Making Under Pressure (Part 2)
🧠 **Decision-Making Under Pressure (Part 2)**
The wait is over.
After the great response to our first session, we’re bringing it back — with new scenarios, new challenges, and even more real-time decision-making.
This is not a typical event.
It’s an **interactive business simulation**, where you step into the role of a founder and face real-world startup situations under pressure.
You’ll work in small teams, analyze scenarios, make decisions within limited time, and present your approach — just like in real life.
***
# 💡 What to Expect
🔹 Work in teams
🔹 Solve realistic startup scenarios
🔹 Make decisions under time pressure
🔹 Present your strategy
🔹 Receive feedback and different perspectives
Each round becomes more challenging, pushing you to think faster, communicate clearly, and act with confidence.
***
# 🎯 Why Join
Because building a startup is a series of decisions —
and the ability to make them under pressure is what makes the difference.
Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious, this session will challenge you to think critically and act decisively.
***
# Event Details
📅 **May 24, 2026**
⏰ **13:00 – 15:30**
📍 **The Social Hub**
See you there!
Check out our websites:
Company-[Datenstrom-3ag.com](https://datenstrom-3ag.com/?utm_source=luma)
Application-[Growfirma.com](https://growfirma.com/?utm_source=luma)
Founders Meet & Connect ⭐
🚀 **Founders Meet & Connect**
Join us for a relaxed evening where founders, builders, creatives, and like-minded people come together to connect, exchange ideas, and have meaningful conversations.
Whether you’re actively building a startup, exploring new ideas, freelancing, or simply interested in the startup ecosystem, this event is designed to create genuine connections in a welcoming atmosphere.
No stage.
No pressure.
No forced networking.
Just real conversations with people who share similar ambitions, challenges, and experiences.
***
# 💡 What to Expect
• Relaxed networking
• Conversations with founders & builders
• Sharing ideas and experiences
• Meeting new people from the startup ecosystem
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
***
# 🎯 Who Should Join
• Founders & entrepreneurs
• Aspiring founders
• Creatives & freelancers
• Startup enthusiasts
• Anyone looking to connect with ambitious people
***
# 📅 Event Details
📅 **May 23, 2026**
⏰ **17:00 – 20:00**
📍 **The Castle Pub**
See you there!
Check out our websites:
Company-[https://datenstrom-3ag.com/](https://datenstrom-3ag.com/)[](https://datenstrom-3ag.com/?utm_source=luma)
Application - [Growfirma.com](https://growfirma.com/?utm_source=luma)
OpenSpace Networthing
Meetup -> Teamup -> Startup
After or FirstFriday Meetup we connect Entrepreneurs in our OpenSpace format.
How it works:
In this high-energy "unconference" format, there are no pre-set speakers. Instead we introduce ourselfs and share our challenges to find together solutions or present our pitchdecks to get valuable feedback.
Join us in our next inspiring session.
Entrance is free. Please bring some snacks instead.
***
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking.
Every Saturday morning we gather together and run through Tiergarten.
Join us in one of these 3 routes:
\* **5K** – for new & beginner runners
\* **7K** – for regular runners
\* **11K** – for more experienced runners
**OBS**: We are usually around 30 people, between regulars and newcomers (from here and from Luma), so don't be scared if there are not a lot of people confirmed on the event here.
The pace is chill and conversational, around **6:30**.
On the 7k and 11k some people like to push a bit more, but no one gets left behind.
We finish with a nice coffee and amazing conversations.
The vibe is always great.
Pets, friends, family, are welcome.
More about **FRC**:
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 50+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats?utm_source=luma)
Berlin Instagram [http://instagram.com/frcberlin](http://instagram.com/frcberlin?utm_source=luma)
**Global FRC**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC?utm_source=luma)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/?utm_source=luma)
Don't eat alone lunch #90 (in Fhain)
🌟 Join us for **"Don't Eat Alone"** – an event designed to transform your lunch break into a social feast! **Tired of solitary meals in front of the computer?** **Thriving to meet some new people and curious what it may bring to your life?**
Just come, check and enjoy a delicious meal with friendly faces. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and make your lunchtime a memorable social experience.
Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and let's build connections, one meal at a time! 🍽️🤝✨
PAYMENTS: the meetup is free, but everyone pays for their meals. Here you can pay by card easily.
The Founder's Sprint
The Founder's Sprint event is a fast, high-energy gathering for founders, builders, and innovators who want to think sharper, move quicker, and spark fresh momentum.
Here's what to expect:
→ Warm Up (30 mins) Ice-breakers and quick connects to get the energy flowing.
→ Sprint 1 (60 mins) Dive into a real challenge, collaborate, and build solutions with the room.
→ Sprint 2 (60 mins) New challenge. New ideas. Stronger outcomes.
**Requesting you to click on the link to register via [Luma](https://luma.com/dt993y7h).**
Come ready to engage. This is a space for genuine conversation and creative momentum.
A few things to know:
• Arrive a few minutes early so we can kick off on time
• Bring a curious mind and an open attitude
• Capacity is intentionally limited. You're one of a curated group.
We're building something real and we're glad you're part of it.
See you on the 23rd.
The Hive Minds Team
Collaborate. Co-create. Elevate.
[LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/hive-minds2026)
Netzwerken in der Alchemist Bar
Wir wollen uns wieder treffen und austauschen - diesmal in der Alchemist Bar.
Ich freue mich auf euch :)
Startup Businesses Events Near You
Connect with your local Startup Businesses community
Spring In-Person Meet-N-Greet
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!***
*Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level.
Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to:
* ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community.
* ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers.
* ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth.
* ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners.
Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together!
**Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners.
**When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926
**Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion
[4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Time**: 4pm-6pm
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Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today!
This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!
Introduction to Grant Writing for Non-Profits
Join us for an introduction to writing grant proposals for your nonprofit organization, led by consultant Tiffany Nobles.
We'll discuss the most common funder requirements and how to successfully meet them. We'll also share common pitfalls to avoid.
This event is free and open to the public.
ECDI: Pop-Up Market
[ECDI Pop-Up Market Official Registration Site --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecdi-pop-up-market-tickets-1986071755083](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecdi-pop-up-market-tickets-1986071755083)
Celebrate Small Business Month by shopping local for food, drinks, and handcrafted gifts!
Join us for the ECDI Pop‑Up Market, a celebration of local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month. Explore delicious food and drinks, discover handcrafted goods, and shop unique items from small businesses in your community.
Whether you’re looking to support local makers, discover new favorites, or pick up a thoughtful gift, this market has something for everyone.
**What you’ll find at the market:**
* Local food and beverage vendors
* Handcrafted goods and unique gifts
* A chance to meet and support small business owners in your community
* An easy, fun way to discover new local favorites
[SCORE Central Ohio](https://www.score.org/ "https://www.score.org/") will also be on site to talk about their small business mentorship program.
**Market Vendors:**
Baked Goods
* Shante Makes
Body Care
* [Bellas Natural Beauty Products](https://www.facebook.com/Bellasnaturalbeautyprod/ "https://www.facebook.com/Bellasnaturalbeautyprod/")
Clothing & Accessories
* [The Krafted Kollection](https://www.thekraftedkollection.com/ "https://www.thekraftedkollection.com")
* [Loayza Elegant Jewelry](https://www.loayzaelegantjewelry.com/ "https://www.loayzaelegantjewelry.com/")
* [Swahili House 254](https://www.swahilihouse254.com/ "https://www.swahilihouse254.com")
Food/Beverage
* [Aqua Pure Central Ohio](https://aquapurecentralohio.com/ "https://aquapurecentralohio.com")
* [Better Beverage](https://betterbevshop.com/ "https://betterbevshop.com")
* [Cherays Banana Pudding](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567527322952 "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567527322952")
* [Dr. May's Thai Kitchen](https://www.drmaysthaikitchen.com/menu "https://www.drmaysthaikitchen.com/menu")
* [Kronchy LLC](https://www.kronchys.com/ "https://www.kronchys.com")
* [Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill](https://terra%20mezcal%20mexican%20grill/ "https://Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill")
Packaged Food
* [Grow to Eat, Eat to Live](https://growtoeattolive.com/ "https://growtoeattolive.com/")
* [Underworld Feast](https://underworldfeast.com/ "https://underworldfeast.com/")

Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.
Hustle Bus: Columbus to Black Tech Week
**[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)
Networking Night
Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now.
Good marketing starts with good relationships. That is what this event is built around.
Networking Night is a free monthly event for local business owners in Columbus who want to build real connections with other serious operators in their market.
No structured rotations. No forced elevator pitches. Just a room full of local business owners who are worth knowing, in a space that makes it easy to have an actual conversation.
Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)
Lewis Center Networking Lunch
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)




















