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Becoming a Mendix Architect: The Path, the Mindset, and the Practice
Architecture isn’t a job title—it’s a way of thinking and making decisions. 🧠
In this meetup, you’ll discover how you (from junior to senior) can grow architectural skills and create lasting impact.
As Mendix developers, we’re trained to move fast and deliver value. 🚀
But Mendix has evolved into a mature enterprise platform, used for increasingly complex and business-critical solutions.
As applications grow into landscapes—with more teams, integrations, security requirements, and quality expectations—delivery alone isn’t enough.
That’s where architectural thinking comes in:
• making trade-offs explicit
• designing for change
• creating guardrails that keep teams productive
This meetup explores the path toward becoming a Mendix architect from two complementary perspectives.
🔹 **Zooming in:**
What architecture really means in practice, how the architect role differs from senior development, and how you can start creating architectural impact—regardless of your current level.
🔹 **Zooming out:**
How Mendix is positioned compared to buying off-the-shelf software, traditional development, and other low-code platforms like PowerApps.
We’ll also look ahead at how Mendix fits into the future of software development, including its role in Agentic AI and how it compares to AI-generated code.
You’ll leave with:
• a clearer architectural mindset
• a shared vocabulary
• practical examples
• strategic context you can immediately apply in refinements, design sessions, or technical reviews 🎯
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**What you’ll learn**
• What architecture is (and isn’t): mindset, responsibilities, and outcomes
• The progression from junior → medior → senior → architect
• Making better decisions in Mendix: modularization, integration strategy, security-by-design, performance
• How architects enable teams through principles, guardrails, and governance—without slowing delivery
• How Mendix is positioned as an enterprise platform versus traditional code, packaged software, and other low-code options
• How Mendix fits into the future of AI-driven development, including Agentic AI and AI-generated code
• Practical takeaways: review checklists and a next-steps roadmap you can start tomorrow 🛠️
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**Audience**
Anyone building Mendix solutions—from curious juniors to experienced seniors and tech leads. 👥
***
**Agenda**
• 18:00 – 19:00 🍽️ Dinner
(for in-person attendees only—don’t forget to RSVP with your dietary requirements!)
• 19:00 – 20:00 🎙️ Presentations by the speakers, followed by Q&A
• 20:00 – 21:00 🍻 Drinks & Networking
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**Speakers**
🎤 Zefanja Kleuters – Sopra Steria
Mendix Expert with a broad range of experience in both development and architecture.
🎤 Andreas Lennevi – Mendix
Mendix Lead Architect, sharing the broader enterprise positioning of Mendix and its role in the future of software development.
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**About this event**
This is an in-person event hosted at the Sopra Steria office in Machelen. 🏢
A recording will be made available for those who can’t attend live.
Mendix Meetups are all about community, learning, and real-world experience—no sales pitches, no recruiting, just valuable insights and knowledge sharing. 🤝
***
**Any questions about this meetup?**
Contact community@mendix.com, matthias.strauven@soprasteria.com, or jeroen.desmedt@soprasteria.com for more details.
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró, African Dance Classes/Cours
EN (FR en bas):
We're still accepting people in our classes. Join us!
-step 1: Book here! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html)
-step 2: Show up!
Schedule:
[Monday to Thursday](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#schedule)
Fees :
[All info on trials, packs, subscriptions here](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#fees)
Locations:
-Rue Brialmont 7, Brussels
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1:
From base to the dancefloor!
When you come for the first time we go over the base & rhythm with you. Then you are included in the group and everybody learns the same new steps for which you just need the base.
Practice makes perfect: just relax and enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop and/or Forró!
Our group is very welcoming and looking forward to meet new dancers!
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2:
Ready to go deeper on Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop &/or Forró? Let's go!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3:
Looking for #SalsaChallenge? Already familiar with Forró Root? We've got your back!
[https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates)
More info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be](https://www.danceproject.be)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
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FR:
Nous acceptons encore de nouvelles personnes dans nos cours. Rejoins-nous !
-1ère pas : Fait ta réservation ! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html)
-2ème pas : Vient danser !
Horaire :
[lundi à jeudi](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#horaire)
Les prix :
[Toutes les infos sur les essais, packs, abonnements ici](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#prix)
Endroits :
-Rue Brialmont 7, Bruxelles
Metro/Tram: Botanique
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1 :
De la base à la piste de danse !
Lorsque tu nous rejoins on voit la base et le rythme avec toi. Ensuite, tu es inclus dans le groupe et tout le monde apprend les mêmes pas pour lesquelles tu as juste besoin de la base.
C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron : détend-toi et profite la Salsa, de la Bachata, du Lindy Hop et/ou du Forró !
Notre groupe est très accueillant et a hâte de rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs !
Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2 :
Prêt à approfondir la Salsa, la Bachata, le Lindy Hop &/ou le Forró ? Allons-y!
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities)
Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3 :
Tu cherches #DefiSalsa ? Tu connais déjà Forró Roots ? Nous sommes là pour toi !
[https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires)
Plus d’info:
-Web: [https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html](https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html)
-Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10
-Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com
-[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project)
-[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)
BOUNCE BACK BREAKFAST / BOUNCE BACK YOUR LINKEDN ACCOUNT
🇬🇧 BOUNCE BACK BREAKFAST – The Rebound Breakfast Series
✨ Every 2nd Monday of the month, Baob Brussels organizes a Bounce Back Breakfast: an inspiring moment to reconnect, learn, and grow together.
Each session includes:
✔️ A specific monthly theme
✔️ A guest expert speaker
✔️ Experience sharing
✔️ Practical and actionable tools to help you bounce back after life challenges.
📍 Monday, March 9
With Melissa, expert in Social Media & LinkedIn
👉 How can you communicate effectively on LinkedIn, increase your visibility, and confidently strengthen your positioning?
These breakfasts are designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, as well to
people impacted by long-term illness, particularly after cancer, as well as and caregivers seeking clarity, resilience, and strategy.
💛 All proceeds from the breakfasts directly support the mission of Baob Brussels: accompanying people affected by long-term illness after cancer, breaking isolation, and creating spaces for resources and empowerment.
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Les petits-déjeuners du rebond
✨ Tous les 2ᵉ lundis du mois, l’ASBL Baob Brussels organise un Bounce Back Breakfast : un moment inspirant pour se reconnecter, apprendre et rebondir ensemble.
Chaque rencontre s’articule autour :
✔️ d’une thématique spécifique
✔️ d’un·e expert·e invité·e
✔️ d’un partage d’expériences
✔️ d’outils concrets et actionnables pour rebondir après une épreuve
📍 Lundi 9 mars
Avec Melissa, experte en réseaux sociaux & LinkedIn
👉 Comment communiquer efficacement sur LinkedIn, développer sa visibilité et affirmer son positionnement ?
Ces petits-déjeuners s’adressent aux entrepreneurs, professionnels ainsi que auprès des personnes en situation de maladie de longue durée, notamment après un cancer, mais aussi aux aidants proches qui souhaitent avancer avec plus de clarté et de stratégie.
💛 Les bénéfices des petits-déjeuners sont entièrement réinvestis pour soutenir la mission de Baob Brussels : accompagner les personnes impactées par une maladie de longue durée suite au cancer, briser l’isolement et créer des espaces de ressources et de résilience.
🎟️ Réservez votre place dès maintenant !
https://asbl-baob-brussels.s2.yapla.com/fr/event-105894
Monday Afterwork Socializing
Drinking & Networking in Brussels. For newcomers, temporary in town - couch surfers and regulars to meet & socialize. What a better day to start the week than drinking & socializing starting on Monday evening?
Cardio dance fitness en plein air
English below
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Quoi? Cours de cardio dance fitness pour se défouler, faire du sport, danser et s'amuser.
Quand? Tous les lundis à 19h
Pour qui? Toutes celles et ceux qui aiment faire du sport et de la danse en s'amusant
Où? En plein air au parc du cinquantenaire devant le musée de l'aviation (près des arcades). Voir la photo de l'évènement ou les vidéos en description pour voir le lieu précis et l'ambiance des cours.
Comment? Ramenez une tenue de sport et de l'eau
Qui donne cours? Joe (16 années d'expérience à votre service)
Combien? 10 euros (cash) par cours et par personne.
Le lieu est couvert et en plein air (pas de problèmes en cas de pluie)
Vidéo 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@dance_in_brussels/video/7420179026712595745
Vidéo 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlRL-0oZ51/
Vidéo 3: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1622178705342082
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What? Cardio dance fitness to relax, workout, dance and have a good time.
When? Every Monday at 7 p.m.
For who? Anyone who likes to dance and workout with fun
Where? Outside, at the park du cinquantenaire in front of the aviation museum (near the arches). See event picture or videos in the description to know precisely where we are and see the mood of our classes.
How? Bring sports gear and water
Teacher? Joe (16 years of experience)
How much ? 10 euros (cash).
The place is covered (we can still dance even if it rains)
Vidéo 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@dance_in_brussels/video/7420179026712595745
Vidéo 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlRL-0oZ51/
Vidéo 3: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1622178705342082
Brussels – Improve Your Public Speaking with Armada Toastmasters! 🇬🇧 🇪🇸
Want to feel more confident when speaking in public – in any language?
Do you live in Brussels and speak Spanish, but often find yourself switching to English or French at work? **Armada Toastmasters** is the perfect place to practise expressing yourself clearly and confidently – whatever the language.
We are a bilingual Toastmasters club where communication and leadership skills grow together – in a fun, supportive setting.
Next meeting:
Second Monday of the month
19:30 – 21:00
Elzenhof, Kroonlaan / Avenue de la Couronne 12, Elsene / Ixelles (Room 2.1)
Why join Armada Toastmasters?
✔️ Practise public speaking with prepared speeches and impromptu exercises
✔️ Improve your communication and leadership skills
✔️ Receive constructive feedback in a positive environment
✔️ Meet a vibrant, multicultural community – many of us speak Spanish too!
Meetings are in English – but we celebrate linguistic diversity.
Whether you’re new to Toastmasters or a seasoned speaker, you’ll find space to grow at your own pace.
Guests are always welcome – no pressure, just participation.
Interested? RSVP on Meetup and come experience Toastmasters for yourself!
**ESPAÑOL**
¿Hablas español y vives en Bruselas? ¿Te gustaría mejorar tu forma de hablar en público, también en inglés?
En **Armada Toastmasters** te ayudamos a ganar confianza al hablar, ya sea para una reunión de trabajo, una entrevista o una presentación.
Somos un club bilingüe donde podrás practicar habilidades de comunicación y liderazgo en un ambiente amistoso y multicultural. ¡Muchos de nosotros también hablamos español!
Próxima reunión:
segundo lunes del mes
19:30 – 21:00
Elzenhof, Kroonlaan / Avenue de la Couronne 12, Elsene / Ixelles
¿Por qué unirte a Armada Toastmasters?
✔️ Practica discursos preparados y ejercicios improvisados
✔️ Mejora tu expresión oral y tu capacidad de liderazgo
✔️ Recibe feedback constructivo y motivador
✔️ Conoce personas internacionales que, como tú, quieren crecer
Las reuniones son en inglés, pero celebramos la diversidad lingüística.
No importa si eres principiante o ya tienes experiencia: aquí puedes avanzar a tu ritmo.
La entrada es gratuita para los invitados.
¿Te interesa? Apúntate en Meetup y acompáñanos en una próxima reunión.
Public Speaking and Leadership Training
Do you want to become a confident public speaker? To communicate better and connect? And have fun? Come and join the Atomium Toastmasters of Brussels.
You'll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment.
It doesn't matter if you are an experienced speaker or if you are a guest. We are there to support you, to make you feel good about yourself and to help you learn in a way that's fun.
We have lovely Table Topic sessions (impromptu speeches) and 3 to 4 prepared speeches.
Through practice, peer evaluation and educational tools, we learn how to present our messages effectively, concisely and professionally.
And.. we are excited to welcome you on Monday. Entrance free on the first Monday of the month.
Atomic Team
Financial Innovation Events This Week
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[BRUSSELS] Monthly Bitcoin Meetup in Brussel/Bruxelles
**⚡️ Bitcoin accepted** via [Swiss Bitcoin Pay](https://swiss-bitcoin-pay.ch/) **⚡️**
Special guest this month: Rob from bitsaga.be !
No altcoins or shitcoins.
No photos.
Telegram: [https://t.me/BrusselsBitcoinMeetupGroup](https://t.me/BrusselsBitcoinMeetupGroup)
NOSTR: [https://tinyurl.com/BRUSSELS-BITCOIN](https://tinyurl.com/BRUSSELS-BITCOIN)
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Meet and make new friends in Brussels
Making new friends in a new city doesn’t need to be a struggle at all.
Brussels-Science of Dance & DanceTherapy
A transformative weekend that bridges science, psychology, and movement, showcasing the therapeutic and educational power of dance. This immersive two-day experience blends cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and dance therapy to enhance well-being, deepen self-awareness, and revolutionise the way we learn and teach through movement. Whether you're a therapist, educator, dancer, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this workshop offers practical tools and scientific insights to elevate your practice.
All workshops have theory applied to practice.
📅 15th March\, 2026 \| Vleugelsstraat\, Goossensstraat 3\, 1030 Schaarbeek\, Belgium
⏳ 10AM – 9PM (with a 1-hour break)
Book https://www.neuroscienceofdance.co/plans-pricing
💃Part 1
\- The Science of Dance therapy
Delve into the neuroscience, psychology, and therapeutic applications of dance in this intensive course. Through a blend of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll explore how movement impacts the brain, emotions, and overall well-being.
🔹 Neuroscience of Dance – How movement stimulates brain regions linked to creativity, memory, and emotional regulation.
🔹 Psychology of Dance – Understanding embodiment, nonverbal communication, and symbolism in movement therapy.
🔹 Therapeutic Applications – Practical techniques that enhance the benefits of dance.
🔹 Experiential Learning – Engage in improvisation, group discussions, and reflective practices to develop self-awareness and resilience.
For: Dancers, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in integrating dance into personal or professional wellness practices.
🧠 PART 2
The Neuroscience of Dance
– Learn and Teach Better
Unlock the science behind movement-based learning and teaching with insights from neuroscience. Whether you're a dancer looking to refine your learning process or an educator seeking to enhance instruction, this session will transform the way you approach dance.
🔹 Neuroscience Demystified – Understand how the brain processes dance and movement for optimal learning, teaching and performance.
🔹 Accelerated Learning Strategies – Evidence-based techniques to enhance skill acquisition and retention.
🔹 Teaching Excellence – How to structure dance instruction in alignment with the brain’s natural learning mechanisms.
🔹 Fostering Creativity – The role of dance in boosting creative thinking and problem-solving.
🔹 Neurodiversity: How to learn and adapt teaching techniques to neurodiverse dancers.
For: Dance educators, choreographers, performers, and movement enthusiasts looking to optimize their practice.
Non-fiction Book Club: "Your Inner Fish" by Neil Shubin
Let's read and discuss non-fiction together.
In **March** we will be discussing "Your Inner Fish: a Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body" by Neil Shubin.
For more information about the book check out goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1662160.Your_Inner_Fish
How it works:
- 10-15min Introduction round
- 1 - 1,5h Free discussion around the book
- 10min selection of the next book. (We will vote between three possible books. I bring two suggestions and we select a third one from the group. So if there is a book you like to discuss feel free to put it forward.)
Don't worry if you cannot finish it in time. Just join us for a coffee or tea and a good conversation. :)
Happy reading!
Intercambio francés español en Bruselas
La idea es quedar y practicar francés y español en Bruselas. Apto para todos los niveles.
Groupe pour améliorer l'espagnol et français à Bruxelles. Pour tous les niveaux.
Nos juntaremos en el Centro Cultural Metaprosa (Chaussée de Saint Pierre 9, 1040 Etterbeek, Bruselas) para conversar con un café o una cerveza en la mano.
Todos los martes de 19.00- 21.30.
Fast Friending: Real Connections! (21-40/Bring a Lady FREE)
Has it been just you and your phone lately? It’s easy to feel connected yet still feel alone. Digital interactions can’t replace the warmth of eye contact, real laughter, and meaningful conversations. True connection happens when we step away from our screens and show up as ourselves — present, open, and engaged.
At Fast Friending, we create spaces where real relationships begin. - just genuine conversations and shared moments. Because nothing compares to meeting face-to-face, discovering common ground, and walking away with a connection that truly feels real.
**You will need to buy a ticket for attending -**
[https://brussels14thmarch.eventbrite.co.uk](https://brussels14thmarch.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - €5 per person
Regular Ticket - €10 per person
Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay €15 cash to your host Katrin when you meet her at the event.
\- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Katrin She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\.
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Tanya will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside.
\- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\.
\- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\.
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\.
Why do we have tickets?
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing)
How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)
How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI)
Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)
Member feedback -[ https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw](https://youtu.be/zHOPHMg_7es?si=kK2A-MjisVue-jdw)
Arguable Authenticity - The Brussels Philosophy Meetup
It is no secret that throughout the history of the (western) world, the individual has played more and more of a central role. When it comes to morality for example, we rarely talk about virtue, duty or the cosmic order, but mostly about pleasure, pain, human rights, … things that pertain to individual persons.
During this meetup we'll discuss what came along for the ride: an idolization of authenticity.
Why is “Be yourself” such an attractive slogan and what does it mean? Is being authentic always better or can it be dangerous? Are populists and extremists not the most authentic politicians?
If we then consider the rise of synthetic materials, plastic surgery, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, is authenticity doomed? Is the popularity of "Reality TV" and online influencers not a sign that authenticity can be gamed? What is the difference between something/someone seeming authentic and actually being authentic?
Or was authenticity an illusion all along? What (in)forms this self we need to be true to? How can we trust our own interpretation of ourselves?
Come and join this philosophical conversation as you are - and try to arrive on time so you can get a drink before we start :)
Cover photo: Echo and Narcissus by John William Waterhouse
Financial Innovation Events Near You
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NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies
FREE meetup. Register HERE 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp
**Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies in Self-Directed Accounts**
**Featuring Guest Speaker:** Amanda Holbrook (Specialized Trust Company)
**Hosted by:** Columbus Investors Club
### **Event Description**
Most people think retirement accounts are passive.
That they’re “for later.”That you can’t touch them. That real estate and retirement money don’t mix.
They’re wrong.
This meetup is about how investors use **Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s** to put retirement capital to work…**buying real estate, funding deals, and even raising private money** (the right way).
### **Featured Guest Speaker: Amanda Holbrook**
We’re excited to welcome **Amanda Holbrook of Specialized Trust Company** to break this down clearly and practically…so you understand what’s allowed, how it works, and what to avoid.
### **What You’ll Learn**
Amanda will walk through:
**Flip inside a Self-Directed IRA or Solo-401(k)**
* How to structure the deal correctly
* How expenses must be handled
* When UBIT may apply
**Wholesale within a retirement account**
* How assignments work
* What type of income it creates
**Use OPM (Other People’s Money) to scale**
* How investors raise private money from Self-Directed IRAs
* How to structure notes properly
* How to fund deals inside **and** outside your own retirement account
### **The Core Idea**
There is a lot of capital sitting in retirement accounts.
This session shows you how real estate investors unlock it **without guessing, winging it, or accidentally creating a compliance mess.**
### **Who This Event Is For**
* Investors flipping or wholesaling who want to understand self-directed rules
* Anyone raising private money (or wanting more capital sources)
* People with retirement funds who want them working harder than stocks/mutual funds
### **Event Details**
**Location:** Ohio Brewing Company – 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
**Date & Time:** Thursday, March 26th, 6–8 PM *(Doors open at 5:30)*
**Cost:** Free *(Seats are limited — RSVP required)*
**Food:** Free food included
**FREE meetup. Register HERE** 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp
*Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice.*
Columbus Women's Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group**
This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy:
[Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy):
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
[Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php):
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!
From Chaos to Clarity to Control - A Workshop For Business Leaders
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.)
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️








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