Financial Technology

Join Soft Stretches for a peaceful evening filled inside an independent bookstore 🤓 Soft Stretches is a grounding movement format – a calm session to listen to the body, stretch, breathe, and do a short meditation. We finish with a cup of nice drink and relaxed hangout. This week is also part of [NGO Peaasjad' mental health vitamin course](https://peaasi.ee/en/mental-health-vitamins/) . *The session fee is 3€* 👉 Reserve your spot here: [paus.studio/book](paus.studio/book)

🙋🏻‍♂️ **Recommended:** check the group description first - it explains our approach and what we focus on You can check out the main online events [here](https://www.meetup.com/online-astrology/?eventOrigin=your_groups) ⬅️ We work **live with natal charts** and explore astrology as a **practical, living system** \- not fortune\-telling or “5\-minute answers” to "*where is my money, partner or purpose"*. This is a focused chart reading where we look at **how a person is actually structured**, where their energy flows easily - and where tension, imbalance or unused potential lives. **What we do** • balance of elements (fire, earth, air, water) - what’s dominant and what’s lacking • strong planets and key aspects - core traits, intensity, recurring patterns • active houses - life areas your energy mostly spins around • leading life scenarios - social, creative, informational, standalone, etc. Using this foundation, we explore: * how aligned a person already is with their chart * where inner conflicts and shadows are located * how to translate chart insight into **real-life action**, so the chart starts unfolding on a higher octave. **How this differs from "interpretative astrology"** We don’t read *planets in signs, one by one* to draw a set of disconnected descriptions. That approach often creates more confusion the deeper you go. Here, the chart is treated as **one coherent organism** \- with structure\, hierarchy and internal logic\. **The format** • meet and greet • live chart reading & discussion • friendly, respectful atmosphere • open both to beginners and astrologers - questions and observations are welcome **How to prepare** Please send your **date, time and place of birth** in advance so I can prepare the chart. Come with real-life questions, for example: • What helps me restore energy? • Where do I lose focus or motivation? • What environments support me best? Come curious - leave with insight. 🏠Place: Reval Cafe Müürivahe. [address ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQMTAcy68X6jBub76) 🕖Time: 18:00 📲In case of questions, text me in Meetup or use WhatsApp if can't find: ‭+372 5553 9303

🙋🏻‍♂️ **Recommended:** check the group description first - it explains our approach and what we focus on You can check out the main online events [here](https://www.meetup.com/online-astrology/?eventOrigin=your_groups) ⬅️ We work **live with natal charts** and explore astrology as a **practical, living system** \- not fortune\-telling or “5\-minute answers” to "*where is my money, partner or purpose"*. This is a focused chart reading where we look at **how a person is actually structured**, where their energy flows easily - and where tension, imbalance or unused potential lives. **What we do** • balance of elements (fire, earth, air, water) - what’s dominant and what’s lacking • strong planets and key aspects - core traits, intensity, recurring patterns • active houses - life areas your energy mostly spins around • leading life scenarios - social, creative, informational, standalone, etc. Using this foundation, we explore: * how aligned a person already is with their chart * where inner conflicts and shadows are located * how to translate chart insight into **real-life action**, so the chart starts unfolding on a higher octave. **How this differs from "interpretative astrology"** We don’t read *planets in signs, one by one* to draw a set of disconnected descriptions. That approach often creates more confusion the deeper you go. Here, the chart is treated as **one coherent organism** \- with structure\, hierarchy and internal logic\. **The format** • meet and greet • live chart reading & discussion • friendly, respectful atmosphere • open both to beginners and astrologers - questions and observations are welcome **How to prepare** Please send your **date, time and place of birth** in advance so I can prepare the chart. Come with real-life questions, for example: • What helps me restore energy? • Where do I lose focus or motivation? • What environments support me best? Come curious - leave with insight. 🏠Place: Reval Cafe Müürivahe. [address ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQMTAcy68X6jBub76) 🕖Time: 17:00 📲In case of questions, text me in Meetup or use WhatsApp if can't find: ‭+372 5553 9303

**Date:** 12 March 2026 **Time:** 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CET **Location:** [Bolt HQ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1wd9xND6SeM4Y1u6) Join Bolt and TiDB for an exclusive in-person meetup where we pull back the curtain on scaling massive production workloads. Discover how Bolt leverages TiDB’s distributed power to navigate hyper-growth, and get a first look at how TiDB X is redefining the category with AI-native capabilities. We’ll dive deep into real-world use cases, debate cloud architecture, and show you why the future of the database isn’t just “distributed” — it’s highly intelligent, scalable, and unified. ## What’s on the agenda? * **The AI-Native Frontier:** Get an exclusive look at TiDB X, an AI-native database platform designed to unify OLTP, OLAP, and vector data, auto-tune performance, and simplify the development of LLM-powered applications. * **The Bolt Blueprint:** Find out how Bolt utilizes TiDB in production to sustain high-velocity workloads that maintain “five-nines” of reliability. ## Is this meetup for you? If you’re building, managing, or breaking systems at scale, you belong here: * **The Builders**: Backend, platform, and infrastructure engineers looking for a next-gen data stack. * **The Architects:** Database engineers and SREs tired of manual sharding and “re-sharding” nightmares. * **The Visionaries:** Technical leaders and AI engineers ready to integrate LLMs with enterprise-grade data. * **The Optimizers:** Anyone who believes “runaway costs” shouldn’t be the price of innovation. If you’re looking to level up your infrastructure or just curious about how AI is fundamentally changing database internals, come grab a seat and join the conversation. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q043Y4p90

🎮 Even though it is not an event held by us, we're thrilled by the fantastic board game nights and the vibrant gaming community of Yo Mana! With an impressive collection of **100+ board games and access to game consoles like PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch**, this is a gaming paradise. 💰 To support the community and help cover the rent, there's a **5€ participation fee**. It would be the easiest for you to bring it in cash. Trust us, it is a modest fee considering the hours of enjoyment and the variety of games at your disposal. 📅 **Check out their [website](www.yomana.ee)**! They have a Discord channel and many other events happening. Just scroll down on the website to see the calendar. Also also, there's a recurring [Facebook event](https://facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-board-games-yo-mana-/967419134491734/) for these Wednesdays. **💬** Because **we're not the organizers of these events**, for any specific inquiries or additional information please reach out to Yo Mana through the contacts on their website.

Dear Friends The next event will take place in the Gustav Cafe inside Kristiine keskus. This is a comfortable location for our group and a place where we can enjoy multiple teas/coffees cake, pastries while socializing and generally enjoying each other's company. You are welcome to pop in and join us. Look forward to seeing you there! Nabil

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.)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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.

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

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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! ☀️