Internet of Things (IOT)

A lunchtime conversation with the man who built the world's largest startup accelerator What separates the founders who break through from those who don't? In 2026, the answer increasingly comes down to one thing: how you wield AI. The rules of company-building are being rewritten — faster than most founders realize. AI isn't just a productivity tool anymore. It's compressing the timeline from idea to product, from product to funding, from funding to scale. The founders who understand this shift aren't working harder. They're working smarter, faster, and with leverage that simply didn't exist before. There are few people better positioned to unpack what this means for founders than Adeo Ressi. He's spent over 15 years obsessing over one question: what does it actually take to build a successful startup What You'll Learn - The AI-native founder playbook — How top founders are using AI as a co-founder - From zero to funded, faster - The rewired venture ecosystem — How AI is changing what investors look for and how capital is being deployed - Live Q&A — An open, candid conversation. Bring your hardest questions! Additional Resources Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips About Founder Institute The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide

Bitte via Mail anmelden: anmeldung@gedoplan.de **Referent:** Martin Boßlet, Berater, Dozent und Softwareentwickler **Datum und Uhrzeit:** Donnerstag, 30.04.2026, 18:00 – ca. 19:30 Uhr **Ort:** Online mit Zoom Seit zwei Jahren reden alle über KI-gestützte Entwicklung - und vieles klingt gleich: Gestern war Prompt Engineering der Beruf der Zukunft, heute ist es Context Engineering. Claude Code gegen Codex, GitHub Copilot vs. Cursor, Tool-Vergleiche hier und da. Die Älteren unter uns werden sich mit einem Schmunzeln an Vim vs. Emacs erinnert fühlen. Während CEOs bis hin zum Digitalminister den Untergang der programmierenden Zunft ausrufen, wenden sich viele Entwickelnde frustriert ab. "Das ist nichts für mich" - diesen Satz hört man oft. Die Branche scheint sich in zwei Lager zu spalten: auf der einen Seite diejenigen, die KI fast schon aus Trotz konsequent ablehnen, auf der anderen KI-Propheten, die zumindest der Erzählung nach ihren kompletten Alltag mit KI bestreiten und der Konkurrenz schon längst meilenweit voraus sind. Die eigentliche Frage lautet: Warum gehen die Erfahrungen so weit auseinander? Die These dieses Vortrags: Der Engpass liegt meist weder im Modell noch im nächsten "Tool du jour", sondern in fehlendem, verstreutem oder nur implizit vorhandenem Kontext. Der Schlüssel zu erfolgreicher KI-Zusammenarbeit liegt deshalb nicht in besseren Tools oder clevereren Prompts, sondern in der ältesten Technologie der Menschheit - Sprache. Genauer gesagt: in Markdown als universeller Schnittstelle zwischen Mensch und Maschine. Anhand von Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), Mermaid-Diagrammen, **[AGENTS.md](https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2FAGENTS%2Emd&urlhash=jh-H&mt=F7bnie71WnYrGR3aD-BiSMeaQCiWniKDxaG65SbBgq37lq5u7OZ1P6NjRp-YTlrvhyBy30Lf47AWfYCmtVLwNg99MBUc-2e8qYUzQLXNViKKD4LeW5gizS3yWw&isSdui=true)**-Datei und Agenten-Skills zeige ich, warum Text-First Development kein Retro-Trick ist, sondern ein praktikables Arbeitsmodell für die KI-Ära. Wer Architektur, Entscheidungen und Konventionen in Text statt in Tickets, Chat-Verläufen oder auch nur an der Kaffeemaschine festhält, bekommt bessere KI-Ergebnisse, mehr Präzision und weniger Nacharbeit. Und ganz nebenbei entsteht endlich wieder etwas, das in der Softwareentwicklung jahrzehntelang zu teuer war: aktuelle, brauchbare Dokumentation für Mensch und Maschine. Kein Talk über Prompt-Hacks, Tool-Vergleiche oder das Tool der Woche, sondern über eine einfache, praktische Frage: Wie müssen wir Software bauen, damit KI-Unterstützung nicht nur beeindruckend wirkt, sondern dauerhaft nützt? Die Antwort ist überraschend einfach: kein Tool-Zirkus, kein Hokuspokus. Einfach nur Text. Nach Ihrer Anmeldung schicken wir Ihnen den Anmeldelink zu.

Join us for our second Berlin Tech Talk: Together in DEIB – Redefining Tech Culture Beyond “Always-On.” In recognition of this year's Stress Awareness Month theme #BeTheChange, we’re bringing together leading voices from the tech industry for a panel discussion on how we can start shifting away from the “always-on” culture that has become common in the world of technology. Together, we’ll explore how to build tech cultures that support people, not just output. Our speakers: \- Roe Shani \- Program Delivery Manager at Bettermile \- Dr Anna Varosyan \- Deputy CTO/VP of Engineering at Affinidi \- Kim Anna Kunc \- Engineering Lead\, Head of Platform at Bettermile \- Shruthi Sreenivasan \- Head of IT Service Delivery at Enpal \- Tracy Roesler \- Engineering Growth & Leadership \(Fractional\) at Contiamo Our panel will dive into five key themes: ⚡ Performance Culture & Always-On Expectations - How to measure impact over hours and move away from constant connectivity. 🧠 Psychological Safety & Stress - Spotting hidden pressure, giving feedback that actually helps, and reducing invisible labour. 💭 Imposter Syndrome - Creating environments where people feel confident to be themselves and have their contributions recognised. 🌿Neurodiversity & Stress - Designing workflows and flexible ways of working that reduce cognitive overload. 🔄 Career Breaks & Burnout Recovery - Reframing gaps as growth, supporting reintegration, and modelling healthy boundaries. This session is packed with practical takeaways for leaders, managers, and technologists on building tech cultures where wellbeing and performance can go hand in hand. This session will offer practical insights for leaders, managers, and technologists looking to build cultures where wellbeing and high performance go hand in hand. You’ll also hear real-world experiences from our panelists - how they’ve navigated these challenges, what strategies worked (and what didn’t), and you’ll have the opportunity to ask your own questions during a live Q&A. 📆 Date: Thursday, 30 April ⏰ Time: 18:00 CET 📍 Location: Bettermile Office Berlin Oranienstraße 183 / Aufgang B, 10999 Berlin, Germany Agenda 18:00–18:30 — Networking, snacks & drinks 18:30–19:30 — Panel discussion 19:30–20:00 — Live Q&A 20:00–21:00 — Networking #techtalk #together DEIB #networking #inclusiveleadership #inclusiveculture #stressawarenessmonth

**A** **gathering of people who didn't feel like they belonged where they grew up, and are now creating a life on their own terms.** ​You left an environment that didn’t feel right. Not necessarily because it was objectively bad, but because it didn’t fit *you*. The conversations felt unstimulating, the expectations felt limiting. The way life was “supposed” to look didn’t make you excited at all, to say the least. So you stepped away, maybe physically, maybe emotionally, maybe both. And since then, you’ve been figuring things out on your own. **But even after leaving, parts of you still operate in ways that don’t feel like you. You catch yourself falling into old patterns and ways of thinking, like something is still holding you back from being fully free.** **You want nothing more than to get rid of that hold.** This space is for you! **Here you are welcome to share what you're navigating and discovering, and have honest conversations with people who get it and see things in a similar way.** **If you're someone who…** * Thinks a lot, questions a lot, and rarely just accepts things at face value * Notices how the majority of people live and quietly think, *this isn't it for me* * Has ideas about a different kind of life, even if you can't fully articulate it yet * Values freedom, depth, and peace of mind more than status or doing what's expected * Enjoys meaningful conversations, but often finds yourself in spaces where things stay surface level * Is constantly reflecting, adjusting, and trying to understand yourself better **And you're looking for a space where...** * You can speak freely, without having to translate or tone yourself down * Conversations go beyond small talk and into something real * You are not met with judgment, but with understanding and respect * You can think out loud, explore ideas, and hear different perspectives without the pressure of choosing one * The focus isn’t on staying stuck, but on moving forward * **You can start to untangle the beliefs and patterns that have been holding you back** * **You’re not just sharing, but actually gaining perspective that helps you move forward** You're welcome here. *\*After you RSVP, you will receive the Google Meet link a day before the event.* ​P.S. - This is a free monthly event, part of the Way of The Free community. If you’d like to go deeper, you can learn more and join us [here.](https://wayofthefree.subscribepage.io/?utm_source=luma)

We're thrilled to welcome you to the Berlin Ethereum Meetups! Join us as we explore technical and non-technical topics and new ideas, collaborate on projects, and connect and grow our community! Our meetups are open to all - from those new to Ethereum to long-standing community members and developers. 🗓️ **Agenda** *(subject to change)* 🕕 6:30 - 6:45 pm - Arrivals 🕡 6:45 - 7:00 pm - Ecosystem & Community Updates by Eniko (Ethereum Foundation) 🕡 7:00 - 7:20 pm - Building a Truly Trustless Ethereum Wallet for Android by Dirk Jäckel (independent developer) *Every Ethereum wallet you've ever used secretly trusts a server, and they all silently query centralized RPC providers. This talk presents a different approach: an Android wallet library that eliminates the RPC dependency entirely.* 🕖 7:20 pm - 9:00 pm - Open discussions and community networking 👩‍💻 Full Node is also excited to offer free coworking for all event attendees on the day of the meetup, starting from 9:00am. Feel free to come by Glogauer Str. 6 early and get some work done! Berlin is one of the most vibrant hubs for Ethereum builders, researchers, and advocates of privacy, decentralization, and open-source technology. Whether you’re here to learn, contribute, or simply connect, join us as we continue building the next chapter of Ethereum in Berlin. The talks will be recorded and uploaded to our [Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@ethereumberlin). Subscribe to stay up to date! Apply to speak at our future meetups: [Speaker Application](https://forms.gle/5y9Y5ywZC7pSEqpV9)! The event is sponsored by [Gnosis](https://www.gnosis.io/). To learn more about Ethereum, go to [ethereum.org](http://ethereum.org/) (content available in many different languages).

**Welcome to Berlin's international training community! 🎾** **We offer professional training throughout the season, whether you're new to tennis and looking for a great start or a seasoned player seeking to enhance your skills. Our training programme features flexible booking sessions that mix learning with competition.** **Our aim is to equip players for the game whether you're playing for fun or aiming for Grand Slam success 😎**

We are excited to announce our next meetup, which will again be hosted at the beautiful [HubSpot](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#) Berlin offices. Get ready for rooftop views, snacks, drinks and plenty of opportunities to learn and share. Agenda: • 18:30 – 19:00: **Arrival and Registration** • 19:00 – 19:15: **Welcome & Opening Remarks** • 19:15 – 19:45: **Impulse talk** on "Challenges of measuring ROI in AI projects" from Stefan Kiefer, VP Customer Experience at Octonomy AI • 19:45 – 20:30: **Panel Discussion** with **Dr. Katharina Prohl-Schwenke**, author of "Customer Success Management" (Springer Professional) & Co-Founder of the CustomerSuccess Academy, **Julian Janecke**, Head of Customer Success at nilo and **Stefan Kiefer**, VP Customer Experience at Octonomy AI. • 20:30 – 21:00: **Networking** A heartfelt thank you to our friends at **HubSpot** for providing the location & Drinks. Food will be provided by **addressable value**. Expect an exciting and engaged discussion and feel free to bring questions of your own.

International Meetup for those who still like to follow the Peaceful teachings of Christ. We are free and curious humans, try to practice patience, kindness, humanity, etc, and have the freedom to read any book of the world, including the Gospels. Let's support each-other, upbuild faith, and find some like-minded friends in our community. (If you are a new believer, you are also welcome only if you have been practicing Christianity regularly for at least since last 3 years. )

Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace. Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten. Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns. Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.

**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by https://www.instagram.com/ii_v.i We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

Dear Kotlineers, After a slightly longer break than planned - we are back! This time we meet in the chambers of **voize GmbH** \- one of Berlin's \(if not the\) most flourishing startups\. As the flowers open and the days stretch long, we're dancing into May with some talks. **Line-Up:** 👉 **Coroutines behind the scenes** by *Sergey Shkurov* Have you ever wondered how Kotlin coroutines actually work under the hood? In this talk, we dive into the JVM bytecode behind suspend functions and reconstruct the state machines step by step. You’ll follow a hands-on exploration of real compiled code and see how continuations and suspension actually work. 👉 **YOUR TOPIC HERE** by *TBD* **Speaker Bios:** 🗣 *Sergey Shkurov* A Kotlin enthusiast since 2019. 🗣 *YOUR NAME HERE* TBD

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION MANDATORY ⚠️** Registration on **Luma** is **REQUIRED** to attend this event. **Link: https://luma.com/1rmr2buu?utm_source=meetup** Your registration is subject to host approval. You must complete the registration process on lu.ma to receive the full event location details and confirmation of your attendance. **Please note: Without approved registration on Luma, you will NOT be able to access the event location or attend.** We are excited to host a **BLISS x JetBrains** workshop featuring **Ivan Dolgov**, who will guide us through an interactive session on the field of *LLMs for Code Generation*. ​ **Title:** *Master LLMs for Code Gen* 📅 **Date:** 30th April 🕕 **Time:** 18:00 📍 **Location:** TU Berlin, Marchstrasse 23 MAR 0.011 (ground floor to the left) ​The session will last around 2 hours, followed by a networking session with JetBrains and fellow AI enthusiasts (and free pizza!🍕). Bring your laptop! *** ​**🔍 In this workshop, we will cover:** * ​💡 **The Architecture of Code Models:** Understanding the "under the hood" mechanics of LLMs trained specifically on source code. * ​💡 **Prompt Engineering for Developers:** Mastering the art of context-injection to get high-quality, compilable code outputs. * ​💡 **Evaluating Code Quality:** Techniques for validating LLM-generated code and identifying potential security or logic pitfalls. * ​💡 **JetBrains AI Integration:** How professional IDEs integrate these models to enhance productivity without sacrificing developer control. *** ​**👥 Who should attend?** ​This workshop is specifically designed for *women and underrepresented gender minorities.* Because we will be diving into the technical nuances of code generation, we are looking for: * ​**Students** with foundational knowledge of **python** * ​Aspiring engineers and researchers eager to bridge the gap between ML theory and practical dev tools **⚡ FINAL REMINDER ⚡** **You MUST register and be approved on Luma to attend. The event location will only be visible after your registration is confirmed by the host. Link: https://luma.com/1rmr2buu?utm_source=meetup** *** We are **BLISS e.V.**, Berlin’s AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. Our **BLISS Workshops** connect **students and young professionals with industry partners**, offering an inside look into **how machine learning is applied in real-world settings** \- from research and development to deployment\. ​​​BLISS Website:[ https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/?utm_source=luma) ​​​BLISS Youtube:[ https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin?utm_source=luma)

Hello everyone, After a great restart last month, we’re happy to invite you to the next Rust Berlin meetup at the JetBrains office. We’ll stick to the classic format: an evening with two main talks, followed by time to connect, discuss, and catch up with the community. Finger food and drinks will be available throughout the evening. **Agenda** * Doors open: 18:30 * Start: 19:00 * Short welcome and updates from JetBrains * 2 talks (20–30 minutes each) * Open mic / lightning talks (optional, a few minutes each) * Networking **Speakers** Egor Lebedev - Welcome and a short note from the RustRover team Till Adam - Slint-MCP In this talk, Till will walk you through the implementation of the MCP server for the Slint GUI framework - and how it's implemented in Rust. He will walk you through the implementation from design to implementation. Gaurav Gahlot - Rust meets Kubernetes This talk is a hands-on walkthrough using kube-rs. We'll connect to a cluster, query pods, watch real-time events via async streams, and build a minimal controller - all in Rust, all running live. **Speaker Bios** Till Adam is the CCO at KDAB and has been working on open-source since the 90s. Originally a C++ company, KDAB has been working with Rust for the last 8 years. One of their biggest projects is CXX-Qt. Their specialization on the Rust side is use in hybrid, high-performance, high-correctness codebases. Gaurav Gahlot is a Software Engineer with experience building scalable platforms with Go, Rust, and Kubernetes. He maintains the CNCF Akri project and actively contributes to open source. **Open mic & future talks** We’ll reserve a few short slots for anyone who wants to share something with the group. This can be a quick idea, a project, or an experience. Slides are optional. If you’re interested in giving a longer talk at a future meetup, this is also a good opportunity to connect with the organizers. **Venue & access** Please arrive on time. We will have someone at the entrance to let people in between 18:30 and 19:15. After that, access becomes more difficult as the doors are locked and require manual opening. **Registration** The venue has limited capacity and events typically fill up with a waiting list. If you register and can no longer attend, even at short notice, please un-RSVP so someone else can take your spot. Looking forward to seeing you all!

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

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Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **Radio Signal Analysis Using SDRs and OpenWebRX+** with **Scott McCrory**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio/).

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.