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Business Networking Event in London, Shoreditch. Startups, Entrepreneurs
Looking for **business networking event in London**? Join our informal business and technology networking evening at The Light Bar, Shoreditch, hosted by GMax Card a digital business card built by founders, for founders.
**🎯 Why Attend?**
• Meet founders, entrepreneurs, tech pros and investors
• Build valuable business and startup connections
• Discover new ideas and opportunities
• Network in a mid-sized group where real conversations happen
**🔹 About the Event**
Want to grow your network with London’s innovators? Join us in Shoreditch, London’s startup and design district, for an informal evening where real business connections happen.
This is your chance to **connect with startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, and professionals across business, finance, and tech** in a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.
**📅 Agenda**
18:30 – 21:30
When you arrive, please ask the receptionist or bar staff about the networking event. They will point you in the direction of our event area. Enjoy informal business networking in Shoreditch, London.
**Meet and Connect with:**
• Startup founders & entrepreneurs
• IT, tech & product professionals
• Business owners & consultants
• Finance, banking & investment specialists
• International professionals based in London
**📍 Venue: The Light Bar**
Once a Shoreditch power station from London’s industrial era, The Light Bar is now a spacious venue where the city’s industrial heritage meets modern design.
**🤝 Co-organised by tech startups:**
• [GMax Card – Digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard.com)
• [Ciitab - AI automation tool for LinkedIn outreach](www.ciitab.com)
• [Getshop Today – Build an eCommerce site in minutes](www.getshop.today)
**💼 Note re contactless cards:**
Free RSVP gives entry only - GMax Card card is not included. For the card, book a paid ticket when available.
⚠️ **Important Details:**
* 🔞 Age & ID: 18+. ID may be required for alcohol purchases.
* 📸 Photos & Video: Filming and photography by [CineEye - video production and commercial photography in London](www.cineeye.co.uk). Images may be used for promotion - inform organisers on arrival if you do not consent.
* 👔 Dress Code: Smart casual. As this is a business networking event, please avoid hoodies and overly casual wear.
* ⚠️ Liability: Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no responsibility for loss, injury, or damage to you or your property.
**✅ Register Early!**
We’re excited to meet you - register now and don't forget to join this Meetup group for future event alerts!
Cafe Compute London
Registration Portal: [Event Registration Portal](https://luma.com/cclondon26?utm_source=sherif)
About Event
"Why are there no coffeeshops open late? But what if I want to co-work at night?!?" - everyone on Twitter
Cerebras is excited to present, Cafe Compute. The first, late-night pop-up coffeeshop with a barista bar ☕️, cozy snacks and couches 🛋️, and more.
This event is brought to you in collaboration with OpenAI.
Cerebras is the world’s fastest AI inference, up to 15x faster than leading GPUs. Cerebras Inference is powered by our Wafer-Scale Engine (WSE-3) - the world's largest AI chip. Experience the speed for yourself with OpenAI Codex-Spark, powered on Cerebras, and get free compute at cerebras.ai.
Location
Please register to see the exact location of this event.
MTG Booster Draft Event Tuesday
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 14 players**
Welcome to our **Magic: The Gathering** Booster Draft Tournament. The evening consists of a 50 minute booster draft. After that, you will be paired up and play 3 rounds of Swiss and prizing is distributed to players with a positive record.
To participate in the event, alongside your **ticket purchase [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-events)**, you will be asked to register on the Magic Companion app. We use this app for our tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist.
**How to draft**: First, players sit around a table in a semi-circle. Each player then opens a booster pack and picks a single card without showing the other players.
Each player then passes the remaining cards to the left, and continues drafting from the new cards they get from the player on their right. This continues until all of the cards in those packs have been distributed (drafted). Then each player opens a second pack, but this time, pass the pack to the right. After all those cards are drafted, you do the same with the third pack, passing to the left again. At the end, each player will have about 45 cards (along with any number of basic lands) which they can use to build a 40 card deck.
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
Musical Vibe Coding w/ ElevenLabs
Vibe Coding Collective is teaming up with **ElevenLabs** to push the boundaries of sound-first vibe coded apps. For one night, we’re getting full access to their tech to explore what’s possible when vibe coding meets voice and music generation.
Whether you want to build a voice-controlled game, an AI storyteller, or a children’s app, this is your playground. Use any tools you like (Lovable, Google AI Studio, v0, Cursor, Replit…) and plug in ElevenLabs' power. 🍻
**Format 🛠️**
We’ll be teaming up in small groups (2–3 people). We'll provide a specific "Voice & Vibe" challenge, then it’s heads-down building. The goal is to **vibe, experiment with sound, and see how voice and music changes the way we interact with vibe coding**.
## New to vibe coding or voice tech? ✨
No worries! We’ll provide a special **ElevenLabs Starter Kit** with API recipes and prompt examples so even total beginners can get an AI talking in minutes.
## Schedule 🕒
*(Aim to arrive by 6:50 PM so we can get your API access sorted!)*
* 7:00 – ElevenLabs Presentation & Tech Demo
* 7:20 – The Challenge + Team Formation 🤝
* 7:30 – Round 1: Build & Hear 💻
* 8:15 – Break (Grab a drink, hear what others are cooking) 🍺
* 8:30 – Round 2: Polish & Play 🏗️
* 9:00 – The "Vibe Check" Demos 📺 (Show/Hear what you built!)
* 9:20 – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️
## Who is it for?
Anyone! Curious coders, GameDevs, artists, musicians, sound designers, voice actors, entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wanted to talk to your computer (and have it talk back), you belong here.
## What to bring:
* Laptop! 💻
* Headphones (Essential for testing those voice vibes!) 🎧
* Vibes ⚡
## Location 📍
London College of Political Technology
Newspeak House
133-135 Bethnal Green Road
London E2 7DG
👉 No gatekeeping. No silence (this time). Just new voices and friends!
Disclaimer: By signing up, you consent to the
collection and sharing of your name, email address, photos, videos, and software, unless you explicitly opt out by informing the organizers.
A software engineers guide to LLMs
**A software engineers guide to LLMs**
In this talk Richard Conway will break down what LLMs are layer by layer, how they work, how they use software principles to work and how to use them in software.
This will be a fluid talk with a lot of philosophy, maths from school and how to build your software understanding things like hallucinations and new techniques that can make your management of LLMs more deterministic.
We'll consider a lot of things here including the new code generation tools which have developers quivering in their boots, what they mean for our industry and how to use them for effect.
Lots of mini-demos and great discussions, good people, beer and pizza!
**About the speaker**
Richard Conway co-founded the user group, along with Andy Cross, Joe Hancock and Chris Parsons. He is a Microsoft AI MVP and a Microsoft Regional Director and has been writing software in one form or another since his fingers were large enough to hit a ZX81 keyboard.
New venue:Competitive good standard badminton sessions.3HRS🏸🏸£15
No Beginners
PAYMENT REQUIRED BY BANK TRANSFER AT TIME OF BOOKING. Your place is not guaranteed until payment is received.
Easy transport links via Turnpike Lane tube station then 41bus or 67.
Seven sisters overground station/underground: bus route.41,2:30
We have 4 courts ,very
Nice venue free parking .
Join us for friendly, competitive badminton with like-minded enthusiasts. Players do not have to attend for the entire duration however the price is the same. Please note we limit the amount of attendees to 24 so that everybody gets a fair number of games. Play is from 19:00pm to 22.00pm.
The cost is £15 per session, which includes feather shuttles.
Please pay via bank transfer to the following account:
L Samuels
Sort code: 040004
Account number: 99854842
Please include your name and the session day as reference.
Rules of attendance/Disclaimer**.
Park View Badminton Club exists purely to offer an opportunity for like-minded players to exercise, play and socialise together and nothing more.
All attendees should consider the club as an informal gathering of people who will train together in a loosely structured format.
The club is operated and managed by a number of volunteers in their free time and these volunteers cannot accept any responsibility for any events that occur at the club.
If you have any medical conditions that could affect you, it’s your responsibility to make the
club aware of these. Neither the club nor Park View School will take responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that might arise as a result of participation in club activities. Effective warmup and stretches should be undertaken before play to avoid injury and appropriate clothing and footwear is to be worn whilst playing at all times. Every person attending the club must take full and complete responsibility for their own actions. Know your limits!
The club does not discriminate against any attendees of ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, sex or disability except as a necessary consequence of the
requirements of safely training and participating in the required sport.
All attendees are expected to behave with mutual respect and in a way that does not endanger others or bring the club into disrepute. Not complying with this may result in suspension or termination of attendance.
Any matters of concern should be directed to the administrators via email
(parkviewbclub@gmail.com
If you do not show without notice we reserve the right to charge a full non-attendance fee and persistent offenders may be blocked from our club. So please be thoughtful and let us know in good time if you cannot attend.
Scale Your Brand with AI: Product Marketing, Content Creation & Networking
**Welcome to Networx London – AI, Product Marketing & Startup Professionals!**
Are you a product marketing manager, growth or branding professional, or startup founder looking to harness AI and visual content to scale your business?
Join an engaging evening for innovators, leaders, and executives across industries.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, investor, or business professional, this is your space to connect, share insights, and explore practical strategies in **AI-driven product marketing, visual storytelling, growth, and branding**.
We start at **6:30 PM** with a warm welcome and light icebreakers to get conversations flowing, followed by **open networking all evening**.
No formal pitches just real connections, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships in a friendly, laid-back setting.
👉 **Join us on Luma for deeper connections and connect before the event even starts** [https://luma.com/ntl](https://luma.com/ntl)
📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn**
Located in the heart of London’s vibrant Holborn district, The Sycamore offers a modern and stylish setting with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for networking and socializing after work. Just steps from Holborn station, and easily reachable from Covent Garden, it provides an ideal environment for professionals to connect, share ideas, and enjoy great conversations over drinks.
Come join us, grab a drink, and grow your network—one meaningful conversation at a time.
📅 **Event Schedule**
**18:30 – 19:00 \| Welcome** Kick off with a warm intro and fun icebreakers to set the tone.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| Meet & Greet** Mingle and network in an open, friendly setting.
**19:30 – 21:30 \| Informal Networking** Free-flowing, informal networking all evening—no sales, no pressure. Just authentic connections with amazing people.
💼 **Bring Your Business Cards!** Want people to know what you do? Bring your business cards and share your story. It’s a great way for others to remember you and follow up after the event.
📝 **Have an idea for future events?** We want to hear from you! If there's a specific theme, industry focus, or type of event you’d love to see, let us know. We’ll have a dedicated space with a suggestion sheet where you can write down what you're looking for. Our team will review everything and work step-by-step to make it happen!
💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with product marketing managers, growth and branding professionals, startup founders, and innovators in a dynamic and engaging setting. Exchange insights, discover practical AI and visual content strategies, and meet companies leveraging cutting-edge tools. Get inspired by new ideas, build meaningful connections, and find partners, clients, or investors to scale your projects, business, or startup.
**Who Should Attend:** This event is perfect for **CEOs, founders, co-founders, product marketing managers, growth and branding professionals, startup executives, investors, and business leaders** looking to expand their network, gain actionable insights, and collaborate with a diverse mix of innovators and industry leaders leveraging AI and visual content for growth.
**🎟 Tickets & Entry:** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly.
**Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events.
📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes.
📸 \*\*Follow us on Instagram for updates and event news:\*\*👉 [@networxldn](https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/ "https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/")
🔗 \*\*Join our WhatsApp group to connect before and after the event:\*\*👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg "https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg")
Inventors Events This Week
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Arguments against funding longevity science - and why they are all wrong
On Wednesday 8th of April, public rallies and other events are taking place around the world in support of greater funding for research into longer healthy lifespans.
[The Fund Longevity website](https://fundlongevity.org/en/why/) makes the case as follows:
***Aging Is a Problem***: Aging kills around 110,000 people every day. It is the primary risk factor behind nearly all major non-infectious diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and dementia. Beyond statistics, aging causes decades of frailty, pain, and loss of independence. It is the greatest source of human suffering that is being accepted as "normal".
***This Is Personal***: Everyone you love will age, suffer, and die because of it. So will you. If we had the ability to prevent this, choosing not to would be deeply unethical. If we can stop aging, we should.
***Stopping Aging Is Possible***: Aging is not a mystery or a force of nature. It is a biological process — and biological processes can be studied, modified, and treated. Over the past decades, scientists have identified many of the core mechanisms that drive aging at the cellular and molecular level. While our understanding is incomplete, it is already sufficient to begin developing real therapies.
***What Do We Mean by "Stopping Aging"?*** We mean treating aging as a medical condition. The goal is to restore and maintain youthful biological function — roughly equivalent to being in your twenties — for as long as you choose. This would prevent or reverse age-related diseases instead of treating them one by one.
***Is This Really Realistic?*** Yes. Thousands of scientists have publicly stated that aging is a solvable problem in the [Dublin Longevity Declaration](https://dublinlongevitydeclaration.org/). Research already shows that aging can be slowed, paused, or reversed in laboratory organisms. Some animals exhibit negligible aging or extreme longevity. Nature has already demonstrated that aging is avoidable — humans simply haven't applied these solutions to ourselves yet.
***Is It Difficult?*** Extremely. Reversing aging in humans will likely be more difficult than landing on the Moon. It will require entirely new biotechnologies and breakthroughs that don't exist yet. We will need to remove senescent cells, repair or replace damaged tissues, and solve many other problems we don't fully understand. This is one of the most difficult challenges humanity has ever faced, but just because it is difficult does not mean it is impossible. Many scientists agree that there are no fundamental laws of physics that prohibits stopping aging. Nature has done it in several animals already, like the hydra.
***What's Missing?*** Scale. Today, fewer than a thousand people worldwide are seriously working on solving aging — researchers, biotech founders, and advocates combined. That number needs to grow by at least 1000×. There is no major government agency dedicated to ending aging. Funding is fragmented. Regulation is outdated. Public urgency is nearly nonexistent. This will not change on its own.
***Why We Act***: Aging is the largest cause of death and suffering on Earth. Solving it requires a society-wide effort — scientific, political, and cultural. That's why we organize. That's why we demonstrate. That's why we demand action. Join us — and help make aging optional for humans and animals.\*
== London Futurists gathering on 8th April ==
The arguments for greater funding for longevity science are strong - but at least a dozen arguments are often raised in opposition to such funding.
In our gathering in *Ye Olde Cock Tavern* in Fleet Street, we'll take the opportunity to review these arguments - debating their merits, taking them apart brick by brick, and exploring what really lies behind these arguments.
*Anyone who wishes to make a short presentation on this topic during this gathering should contact the organisers in advance.*
== Schedule ==
5:30pm: The room is available, for early get-togethers
6pm-6:45pm: Food is served; informal conversations
6:45pm-8:30pm: A number of interactive conversations, interspersed with opportunities to visit the bar
8:30pm: Informal networking
== RSVP please ==
Registrations are capped at 40 people.
*First-time attendees are welcome.*
There's no charge to register or attend, but the pub will expect everyone to order at least one drink, and a reasonable number of attendees to [order some food to eat](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/ye-olde-cock-tavern/menu?type=main+menu).
Please order your food on your arrival, so that all plates can be set aside by 6:45pm to allow everyone to concentrate on the main discussion!
== More about the venue ==
Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, Holborn, London, EC4Y 1AA
See [https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/ye-olde-cock-tavern](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/ye-olde-cock-tavern)
We'll be meeting in the room at the top of the stairs, though drinks should be ordered from the bar on the ground floor.
\*\* Note that this is an in-person meeting, and there will be no remote access, sorry \*\*
Investing and Trading in Financial Markets - Discussion & Networking
**Join the London Investors and Traders Group for an afternoon of discussion and networking focused on trading and investing**
Whether you are a short-term trader or a long-term investor, this event offers a platform to discuss market trends, exchange ideas and strategies, and potentially collaborate on future trade and investment projects.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your trading and investing knowledge and skills while making valuable connections in the trading and investing community.
**This event is only for members who have posted RSVPs here.**
(Please change your RSVPs early if you are unable to attend so that some of those on the waitlist could)
**AGENDA**
**15.00 Meet Greet and Network**
**16:30 Discussion**
Topics for Talks & Discussion:
**Current Developments** in the Financial Markets
**Active, Passive & Systematic** Investing Strategies
**Trading Strategies for** Short, Medium & long-term
**Followed by Q&A**
**18:30 Close**
**We look forward to meeting you at this event!**
*(We are a peer group of Investors and Traders, not an advisory service)*
Agents building systems. Humans orchestrating them.
Agents are writing code, running workflows, and building other agents.
The challenge isn’t basic functionality. It’s getting these systems to operate predictably in production, and integrating them into how teams build and ship software.
This session covers both.
From a production lens: how to build agentic systems using spec-driven development, structured context, and evaluation loops that hold up at scale.
From a human lens: what breaks when agents become collaborators. Ownership, coordination, and how teams actually adapt.
Speakers:
**Clifton Cunningham**
**Member of Technical Staff, [guidemode.dev](https://guidemode.dev/?utm_source=luma) \| Former CTO at DailyMail\, Infinitas Learning\, TES Global**
Clifton will explore what happens when AI agents become part of your team. Drawing on experience leading large-scale engineering organisations, he’ll unpack the human, cultural, and operational challenges of working alongside AI colleagues.
**Alfonso Graziano**
**AI Tech Lead\, Nearform \| Author of *AI-Native Software Engineering***
Alfonso will walk through how to build agents that build and maintain other agents. A practical, production-focused session covering spec-driven development, context engineering, evaluation loops, and how to make agentic systems reliable at scale.
Join us for pizza, drinks, and practical AI insights.
Cocktails & Conversation at The Mandarin Oriental
Join us for an evening of sophistication and charm at the illustrious Mandarin Oriental, five star hotel’s opulent bar, The Aubrey. This distinguished event has been thoughtfully curated for discerning singles like yourself – professionals who seek to mingle and connect with like-minded souls in an atmosphere of refinement.
**[Tickets Available here](https://buytickets.at/cocktailsconversation/2064490)**
🗣️ Engaging Conversations:
Prepare to be captivated by the allure of meaningful conversation. Engage with other eligible professionals, each embodying the essence of sophistication and grace. As the night unfolds, forge connections that transcend the ordinary, and embrace authentic encounters with London’s most eligible.
🎵 Melodies of the Night:
From 9pm the DJ will set the stage for an unforgettable night of music and celebration. Let the melodies serenade your soul as you bask in the company of kindred spirits.
**Schedule Of Events**
Arrival Time: 8:00 PM onwards
Welcome Drink Till 9pm
Introductions and mingling till 10pm
DJ & Dancing till 12am
Dress Code: Cocktail Chic – Unleash your most sophisticated attire, embracing the allure of classic elegance.
🎫 Secure Your Place:
This exclusive soirée has limited availability, so reserve your spot now to partake in an evening of mingling, connection, and delight.
In the realm of The Aubrey, where style meets soul, join us for an extraordinary celebration of elegance and meaningful connections. Prepare to be captivated by the allure of The Aubrey’s five-star ambience, the taste of impeccable cocktails, and the enchantment of the night.
**[Tickets Available here](https://buytickets.at/cocktailsconversation/2064490)**
Thursday Evening Badminton - High Intermediate/ Advanced @Euston_MariaFidelis
**\*Please note we had to increase the session fees to £15 due to increase in court hire and shuttles.**
Thursday Evening Badminton, High Intermediate/ Advanced
Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Courts: 3 courts available
Shuttles: Feather (quality feathers)
Session Fee: £15 per person.
TWO HOURS OF BADMINTON - £15,
Venue: Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. 1 Drummond Crescent London NW1 1LY
This session is for those that are high intermediate and above (strictly no beginners/ improvers/ Low Intermediates). We want to ensure the quality of play while controlling the standard of the club, this means that players who are not quite up to the standard may be asked politely to leave.
PLEASE PAY BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION EITHER VIA BANK TRANSFER/ PAYPAL.
IMPORTANT: OUR TERMS!
Coronavirus: Stay Safe, Play Safe
https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/boards/thread/52704882
Badminton Tactics:
https://www.meetup.com/Central-London-Badminton-Club/messages/boards/thread/52043613
\*PLEASE NOTE: LATE CANCELLATIONS (AFTER 12 MIDDAY ON THURSDAY) OR NO-SHOWS WILL INCUR A PENALTY CHARGE OF £15. YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE PENALTY CHARGE BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RSVP AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE SESSION.
• You are responsible for your own well-being and we and the sports facility representatives will not be responsible for any injury, stolen or damaged property or any other occurrences during our sessions.
• Organisers: Mohammed (mr. nice guy), Vin (the merciless) and Moynul (the dark side of badminton)
Women in Product - Informal networking drinks 👩🍹 (in person)
Hi everyone,
Looking forward to the Bank Holiday? So are we! What better way to return to the workweek than a cheeky after-work networking event! This event will be relaxed and informal, with the chance to meet and connect with other Women in Product London members.
Please join us on **Wednesday 8th April** for a quick drink and a chat at [The Jack Horner Pub ](https://www.jackhornerpub.co.uk/)on Tottenham Court Road (nearest station) from 6:00pm until around 8:00pm. Spaces are limited so please make sure you book now. As this event is not sponsored, any food or drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar.
See you soon
The WIP London team x
Entrepreneur, Startup, Founder Business Networking Event - Tide HQ - London
Looking for quality **business networking in London**? Join an exclusive evening at **Tide HQ**, organised by **GMax Card**, **Getshop Today,** and **Tide** \- three products built by founders\, for founders\.
**WHY ATTEND:**
* Free premium digital business card (£65 value) - claim it on the night
* Real connections - co-founders, customers, partners & more
* 50% off premium GMax Card upgrades for your team
* Practical tools & insights to run your startup smarter
Connect with **tech founders, startup teams, business owners, and professionals** **across fintech, finance, banking, business and technology.**
**Testimonials:** Check out [video testimonials from founders who've attended previous events.](https://vimeo.com/1162995661)
**Please note:** Free ticket includes event access only. To receive a physical contactless GMax Card, please purchase a paid ticket when available.
**DRESS CODE**
Business or smart. Dress as you would for an investor meeting - polished and professional.
**VENUE**
**[Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) HQ - Featherstone Building, Silicon Roundabout, London**
Right at the heart of UK's tech and startup hub, Tide's modern headquarters provides an open, professional environment designed for founders and operators and built for collaboration.
**ABOUT THIS STARTUP AND BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT**
In the **startup and business world**, success rarely happens in isolation. The right connections unlock **co-founders, early customers,** and relationships that accelerate **growth**.
But most networking events don't deliver that. After hundreds of iterations, we've built a **format that actually works:**
* Well-tested icebreakers (optional, but they work) to break the initial awkwardness
* "Quick intros" round - 30-60 seconds each so everyone knows who's who in the room
* Short talks from [GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) on strategic networking and Tide on founder-friendly business tools
* On-the-spot [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) consultations - bring your banking and ops questions, get real answers
* Drinks and refreshments for real conversations to develop naturally
Co-organised by **[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)** and **[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**, hosted at **[Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) HQ** \- the digital bank built for entrepreneurs\.
Created by founders who've done it themselves.
Whether you're pre-seed or scaling, solo or building a team, this is where you meet the people who get it and can help you move faster.
**WHO'S IN THE ROOM**
Expect a mix of:
* **Early-stage to growth-stage startup founders**
* **Tech entrepreneurs** and product builders
* **Fintech innovators** and operators
* **Indie founders, solopreneurs** and **bootstrapped business owners**
* **Finance professionals** and **startup advisors**
* People working across **business and technology**
Limited to 40 attendees to keep conversations meaningful.
**WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH**
* Free [premium business card (£65 value) ](https://www.gmaxcard.com/shop)\- ask the host to claim yours on the night
* Real connections - potential co-founders, early customers, advisors, hires, or partners
* 50% off [premium digital cards from GMax Card](https://www.gmaxcard.com/shop) for your whole team
* Actionable insights on tools that actually make running a startup or business easier
Part of our bi-weekly series. Check out [video testimonials](https://vimeo.com/1162995661) from founders and business professionals who've attended previous events.
**ORGANISERS**
**[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)**[ - Free digital business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/), with Premium NFC smart cards and team networking tools.
**[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**[ - UK based eCommerce platform ](http://www.getshop.today/)to build your own independent online store in minutes instead of relying solely on global marketplaces like Amazon or eBay.
**Hosted at [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)**[ - The digital-first business bank ](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)built to support entrepreneurs and SMEs.
**IMPORTANT DETAILS**
Dress code: business / smart
Capacity: 40 people
Photography & Video: Content may be captured by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio in London](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/) for promotional use. If you do not wish to be captured, please refrain from attending.
ID Requirements: Attendance for 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested at reception.
Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 1 day before the event if any. Meetup fees are non-refundable (if any).
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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
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.
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
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 **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**.
Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).
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**!
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Toledo Local Verification Required Event
💓 **Online Speed Dating Built for First Timers – Real Connections, Zero Pressure!**
**🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!**
To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. Limited spots available – register now before they're gone!
**📋 Choose Your Age Range Below to Register:**
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🤝 Tired of swiping with no results? Try real conversations instead! Online speed dating removes all the awkward parts of traditional dating. A friendly host guides you through each round, so all you have to do is show up and be yourself.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- First-time speed daters seeking a welcoming, easy experience
- First-timers who want to date without the pressure of face-to-face meetings
- Busy professionals who value their time and comfort
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Connect on Zoom** – No setup needed. Just click the link and you're in!
4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through fun one-on-one rounds with Toledo singles who share your vibe.
5. **Discover Your Matches** – We'll notify you of any mutual interest after the event. The rest is up to you!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted live on Zoom – guided, fun, and stress-free
- **Location:** No venue needed – just a comfy seat and a good internet connection
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** Light-hearted, easy-going speed dates with open-minded Toledo singles
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone
- **Duration:** About 60–90 minutes of structured, fun conversations
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the conversations?**
Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting!
**What happens after the event?**
We reveal mutual matches after the event. If you both liked each other, we help you connect!
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✨ The hardest part is clicking register. After that, we make everything easy. See you there! 💘 ✨
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
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.



















