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Hypothetical Agentic Unicorn Clinic: Improving Random Ideas until Perfect
\#\# The Premise
What if you could take any idea — half-baked, borrowed, ridiculous, too early, too late — and run it through a gauntlet of AI agents and sharp minds until it either becomes bulletproof or reveals exactly why it doesn't work?
That's this meetup.
\*\*The Hypothetical Agentic Unicorn Clinic\*\* is a structured, playful, and rigorous session where we take startup ideas — yours, someone else's, totally made up — and improve them in real time using agentic workflows, collective intelligence, and honest feedback.
No judgment. No stakes. Just ideas getting better.
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\#\# Why "Hypothetical"?
The hardest part of sharing an idea isn't the idea — it's the fear of being judged for having it.
So we made it hypothetical.
You're not pitching your life's work. You're not asking for funding. You're not committing to anything. You're running a \*\*thought experiment\*\*: \*What would it take for this idea to become a unicorn?\*
That framing changes everything. When the idea is hypothetical, you can be honest. You can poke holes. You can say "this probably doesn't work because..." and someone else can say "unless you do X." You can disagree without it being personal. You can be wrong without it mattering.
The best insights come when the stakes feel low enough to think clearly.
Hypothetical Idea Submission Form
https://form.typeform.com/to/CPRbn0RL
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\#\# What Actually Happens
\*\*You bring an idea. Any idea.\*\*
It could be:
\- Something you've been sitting on but are afraid to say out loud
\- A startup you saw and thought "that's almost right but\.\.\."
\- A totally absurd concept you find interesting
\- A real thing you're building and want to stress\-test anonymously
\- Something an AI suggested to you that you couldn't stop thinking about
\*\*We run it through the clinic.\*\*
The group — with the help of AI agents — takes the idea through a structured improvement loop:
1\. \*\*Diagnosis\*\*: What's the actual insight here? What problem does this solve?
2\. \*\*Challenge\*\*: Where does this break? What assumptions is it making?
3\. \*\*Repair\*\*: How do we fix the broken parts without losing the core?
4\. \*\*Amplification\*\*: If this worked\, what would make it a unicorn?
5\. \*\*Verdict\*\*: Is it viable\, pivotable\, or dead on arrival — and why?
Each round takes about 20 minutes. We run 4-6 ideas per session.
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\#\# The Role of AI Agents
This is an agentic meetup — so agents do real work, not just window dressing.
During the session, we'll use agents to:
\- \*\*Research the market\*\* in real time: Is anyone building this? What does the landscape look like?
\- \*\*Steelman the idea\*\*: Generate the strongest possible version of the argument for why this works
\- \*\*Identify failure modes\*\*: Systematically surface the ways this breaks
\- \*\*Propose pivots\*\*: Suggest modifications that preserve the core insight while fixing structural problems
\- \*\*Draft a one\-pager\*\*: Turn the improved idea into a coherent pitch summary
The agents accelerate the process and introduce angles the group might miss. The humans provide judgment, context, and the instinct for what actually matters.
This is what governed agents with flexible orchestration looks like in practice — not automation replacing thinking, but amplifying it.
Hypothetical Idea Submission Form
https://form.typeform.com/to/CPRbn0RL
\#\# Who Should Come
You don't need to have a startup. You don't need to be a founder. You don't need to have the idea ready when you register.
You should come if:
\- You're curious about how AI agents can be used for real strategic thinking
\- You want to practice the skill of rapid idea development and critique
\- You enjoy building on other people's ideas and having yours built on
\- You want to see agentic workflows in action\, not just hear about them
\- You want to contribute to a room of builders who think seriously about ideas
\*\*What we're looking for in participants:\*\*
\- Technically literate enough to follow an agentic workflow
\- Willing to be both generous and honest in feedback
\- Comfortable with ambiguity and unfinished thinking
\- Curious\, not defensive
You don't have to be an expert. You have to be willing to think in public.
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\#\# Format & Practicalities
\*\*Duration:\*\* 2-2.5 hours
\*\*Format:\*\* In-person (Prague) with livestream option
\*\*Ideas per session:\*\* 4–6
\*\*Each idea:\*\* \~20 minutes of structured clinic work
\*\*Timeline:\*\*
\- 18:00 — Doors open\, idea submissions collected
\- 18:30 — Brief intro: the format\, the rules\, the spirit
\- 18:45 — Clinic begins \(3–4 ideas\, 20 min each\)
\- 20:15 — Open discussion: what did we learn?
\- 20:30 — Drinks\, conversations\, follow\-ups
\*\*How to submit an idea:\*\*
Fill out a short form before the event (2 sentences max — idea + the core assumption). We select 3–4 ideas for the session. All submissions are treated with discretion. You can submit anonymously if you prefer.
Hypothetical Idea Submission Form
https://form.typeform.com/to/CPRbn0RL
\#\# The Rules
1\. \*\*No bad ideas\.\*\* There are only ideas at different stages of development\.
2\. \*\*Critique the idea\, not the person\.\*\* "This doesn't work because X" not "you haven't thought this through\."
3\. \*\*Build before you destroy\.\*\* Steelman first\, then challenge\.
4\. \*\*Hypothetical protects everyone\.\*\* No one is committed to building what we discuss\.
5\. \*\*Confidentiality by default\.\*\* What's shared in the clinic stays in the clinic\.
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\#\# Why This Matters
Most ideas die not because they're bad — but because the person holding them never found the right room to test them.
The clinic is that room.
It's also a live demonstration of what agentic tools can do for strategic thinking. Not AI replacing judgment, but AI extending it — doing the research, generating alternatives, stress-testing assumptions — so the humans in the room can focus on what they do best: connecting patterns, making calls, and knowing when something is worth pursuing.
\*\*When execution becomes cheap, the premium moves to orientation.\*\*
The clinic is practice for that skill.
REAL MEN: DESIRES AND SEXUALITY
A straightforward, grounded men’s gathering about navigating difficult periods — stress, emotional heaviness, burnout, and the moments when life feels unclear.
It’s a space where men talk honestly, listen to each other without judgment, and learn practical tools for staying steady during challenging phases.
You can share or stay quiet — both are welcome.
What matters is being in a room where you don’t have to pretend you’re fine.
Good for men who want clarity, brotherhood, stability, and a real conversation about what’s actually going on under the surface.
Facilitated by Zdeny Cibulka and Prabodh Prem.
300 CZK, https://vev.co/atma-community-space-praha
English Conversation Club (Ládví Praha 8)
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**!
We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!**
**Details:**
* **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna)
* **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance
* **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English
**Things to know:**
Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development.
This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.
Women in IT #Prague
Hello ladies,
Another meeting is here 🎉
Would you like to get to know other women who are interested in IT or work in the field? Let's build a community together, meet & get to know new friends, and talk about everything and anything.
A table will be booked on name Michaela.
Looking forward to seeing you! 😊
Jak se fotí strat kosmické rakety
LIVE TALK \| Jak se fotí start kosmické rakety?
Honza Březina se s námi podějí o jeho nadšení ke kosmickému programu, fotografii a cestování.
Přijďte si poslechnout, jak už od 16 let jezdí fotografovat starty kosmických raket do USA. Fotí starty raketoplánů, Falconů 9, Delty IV, ale fotil i Starship či Blue Origin ještě před startem. Měl možnost navštívit řídící centra v Housonu a na Cape Canaveral.
Připravil si pro vás povídání o tom, co je všechno možné a hlavně hromadu fotografií s tematikou kosmického programu.
Přijměte jeho srdeční pozvání!
Tuesday 3x3 Basketball in Pražačka with Galaksians
**3x3 Basketball** practice in **Gymnázium Na Pražačce** indoor basketball court.
**Start at 19h00**. Everybody is welcome, no age, gender nor any restriction of any type to join.
We got a full field, rotating with 3x3 matches on each side.
Cost: **90 crowns**.
Please send the money using the **QR Code** stored here: https://imgur.com/a/thtAJd0
In case of any Opt-out within 24h of the session, or no show, the payment will be due (you still can ask someone to come instead of you, as your spot will be booked)
Make Friends | International Meet-Up
\~FREE EVENT\~
Meet Locals & internationals People Every Tuesday & Make New Friends🙂
For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by.
Everyone is invited to enjoy amazing Cocktails in 135kc only🍸
Beer in 49 kc 🥂🍻
It is organized after our Biggest Event in Central Europe with 234 people in a single event. 🙂
📍LOCATION
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic
(Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd)
❓Questions❓
Follow & write to
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
***
\~AKCE ZDARMA\~
Každé úterý se seznamte s místními a mezinárodními lidmi a najděte si nové přátele🙂
Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte.
Všichni jsou zváni k vychutnání úžasných koktejlů jen za 135 kč🍸
Pivo za 49 kč 🥂🍻
Je pořádána po naší největší akci ve střední Evropě s 234 lidmi na jediné akci. 🙂
📍 POLOHA
TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB
Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha, Česká republika
(nejbližší tramvajová zastávka- Hellichova & Újezd)
❓Otázky❓
Sledujte a pište
https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/
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Filozofická kavárna (Café Philo): přemýšlet a diskutovat
Filozofování o životě a o všem ostatním pro všechny, bez vstupného a bez přihlášky:
Co si přejete, s čím si lámete hlavu, co Vás nenechá spát, o čem dumáte, o čem sníte, co Vám vrtá hlavou, čeho se bojíte, na co vzpomínáte, o čem přemýšlíte? Nenechte tyto věci jen pro sebe, zkuste rozhovor s jinými lidmi. U nás nejde jen o to, si popovídat, o to taky, ale to máte i jinde. U našeho stolu se pokusíme, spolu *filozofovat*. Nejdříve se dohodneme, jaké téma budeme diskutovat, a pak se do toho pustíme, budeme přemýšlet, rozmýšlet, promýšlet a zamýšlet se, až se nám z toho bude točit hlava, přitom nám budou podporou filozofové všech věků, abychom jí neztratili, tu hlavu. Ani byste nevěřili, jak filozofie může být osvěžující…
Pyvo Prague #179: Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark
**Talks:**
**Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark**
*by Ondřej Profant*
Proč vznikl, co přináší a kdy ho použít, jaký má vztah k Databricks. Mimojiné se dozvíte o tom jak Amazon zasadil krutou ránu Oraclu.
Přednáška je určena lidem, kteří tuto technologii neznají. Nejedná se o tutorial ani řešení zapeklitých DB query, ale o úvodní seznámení, abyste věděli, zda se touto technologii chcete zabývat hlouběji, popřípadě kdy se vám hodí.
**Schedule**
**18:30** – Doors open
**19:00** – Talk “Úvodní představení Spark a PySpark”
19:45 – Lightning talks: add yours to [https://bit.ly/prpylight](https://bit.ly/prpylight)
after 20:00 – Networking
**Good to know**
* You don’t have to register for this meetup – the actual attendance is much bigger (40–70 Pythonistas) than indicated in the “Going” list here.
* **Cash only payments – club doesn’t accept cards.**
* Talks at Pyvo are mostly in Czech but it there’s somebody who doesn’t understand Czech talks are switched to English if the speaker is able to do so.
* Besides both soft drinks and beer it's possible to eat at the club. Choice is variable and consists of 4 to 7 options ranging from toast, sausages and soup to fried cheese in a bun, goulash or schnitzel.
* Club closes at midnight.
Eros Reading Circle: Mesoamerican Sexual Practices & The 18 Intimate Archetypes
Would you like to know more about the tantric approach and add more depth to your sexual life but don’t know where to start?
Would you like to deepen the relationship with yourself or with your partner?
Or maybe you just want to be able to talk about these topics openly with like-minded people?
I created Eros Reading Circle because I believe erotica nowadays is very misunderstood. Fast satisfaction is the preferred way on societal level. There are plenty of negative emotions – shame, guilt, low self worth – attached to the topic of pleasure in the collective and also on the individual level.
The past few years I dedicated to self-exploration and the broadening of my horizon when it comes to depths of pleasure and living the tantric approach.
We gather every three weeks in a cozy tearoom in the heart of Prague (near I.P. Pavlova).
You don’t need to join every time. You can attend only one session or more – each time we will cover a different topic.
We don’t read full books. When you book your spot, you will receive an email with the text for the upcoming circle and 2-3 reflection prompts.
We usually cover one chapter, 10 to 30 pages (written in English). You are asked to read the chapter before the session.
All genders, singles and couples are welcome. Our readings explore erotica, pleasure, tantra, ecstasy, desire and the polarity of masculine and feminine energies. Some sessions focus on men’s sexuality, others on women’s, and some on pleasure as a whole.
During each circle, we begin with a short grounding practice, share what resonated or didn’t, engage in discussion and end with a closing reflection.
Eros Reading Circle is for you:
- If you are desiring to have a more conscious sexual life
- If you want to deepen your relationship to self (and to your partner)
- If you would love to attract a partner who complements you
- If you would like to connect and exchange ideas with like-minded people
- If you want to experiment with new practices, try new things
- If you would like to leave behind negative imprints attached to your sexuality
- If you are interested to learn about pleasure from a more spiritual or philosophical aspect
- If you have wondered what tantra is and how could you apply it in your own life
- If you would love to join a circle of book lovers but can’t commit to reading long books
When? 15th April, 19.00-21.30
Where? Čajovna Šamanka
How much does it cost? 350 CZK
Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1SNqTudNch/?mibextid=wwXIfr
You can book your spot after clicking the link below:
https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cuelraocf8T0rP5Ne07
If you cancel with more than 24 hours’ notice, you can reschedule within three months.
Our topic will be: The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka - The teachings of the Nagual tribe.
We will explore also the 9 female and 9 male genital anatomy types.
I look forward to welcoming you in the circle <3
Coffee and Conversation (Karlin / křížikova metro)
• What we'll do
This meet up is for those who are learning English as a second language and want a chance to practice. We will provide a fun and interesting activity to encourage simple English conversation. It may be a game, an interesting topic, or whatever. We promise to keep the evening relaxed and give you a chance to practice your English.
• What to bring
Just you.
• Important to know
We are hosted by Do Slova Praha. As a church, we want to help our community in practical ways. We may hand out information to other events that our church does, but do not worry... this is not a religious event. Just come to practice English :)
[https://www.doslovapraha.cz/](https://www.doslovapraha.cz/)
Prague Writers Group [in-person & virtual]
\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\*
This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy.
To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano)
DROPBOX INFO:
* add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark")
* When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya").
* The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.
Spanish Through Reading - Book Club - B1
📚 Improve your Spanish through guided reading, vocabulary in context, and discussion-based speaking practice.
In these lessons, we use books and stories to improve your Spanish in a natural, structured way.
We read a level-appropriate text and focus on vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation, and speaking.
The goal is not to finish a lot of pages.
The goal is to understand the text, notice useful grammar in context, and use it in speaking to build confidence.
Level: A2–B1
📚 What to expect:
– Small group learning
– Friendly and interactive atmosphere
– Guided language practice
– Specialty coffee served during the event
Fee: 300 CZK
If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, send me a message.
I look forward to reading and learning together!
\- 60\-minute lesson
10 min: warm-up and review
5 min: vocabulary preview
20 min: guided reading
15 min: comprehension questions
10 min: discussion and recap
ServiceNow Developer Meetup - This time special guest!
Another quarter another meetup.
This time with really special guest!
**What Is It About?**
* Meet ServiceNow community, swap war stories, and reconnect with old teammates.
* Talks with zero sales pitches — pure tech.
* Food, drinks and ServiceNow SWAG on us!
**What to Expect**
* Presentations on technical topics
* Networking, discusions
* Drinks and activities designed to spark fun and connection
* A chance to get exclusive ServiceNow SWAG and prizes
**Agenda**
\- 17:00 Doors open and drinks are served\, networking can begin
\- 17:30 Welcome from organisers and sponsor
\- 17:45 **Jiří Kurčík** and the topic of "ServiceNow Table Hierarchy Concept"
\- 18:30 Break
\- 18:45 **[Laszlo Balla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lballa/)** will give us answers to "Autonomous What Now? How ServiceNow Turns AI Buzzwords Into Production Workflows"
\- 19:15 Break
\- 19:30 Opportinuty to win some ServiceNow SWAG followed by little surprise
\- 19:45 Networking and drinks
\~ 21:00 Closing of the event
**Why You Should Attend?**
* Free entry, great content
* Swag, prizes, and great company
* Real, practical insights from across the ServiceNow ecosystem
* Open to everyone — developers, admins, architects, analysts, and the ServiceNow-curious
**Special Thanks**
Big thanks to **[Accenture](https://www.accenture.com/cz-en)** for providing the venue and refreshment!
Another round of applause goes to our speakers:
* **Jiří Kurčík** (Accenture)
Jiří is a Program Architect at Accenture. Before joining Accenture, he worked as a full‑stack developer at a small company—handling everything from development to requirements and delivery—before moving to Accenture to gain new experience and keep progressing. He grew from Senior ServiceNow Developer to Team Lead and Architect, and now focuses on solution design, clarifying requirements, leading delivery, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes. He builds ServiceNow workflows and employee portals, mentors junior talent, and values curiosity as the key to finding the right answers.
* **[Laszlo Balla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lballa/)** (ServiceNow)
Laszlo is a Senior Developer Advocate at ServiceNow, based in Berlin, Germany. Before joining the mothership, he spent two decades in enterprise tech - nine of them deep in the ServiceNow ecosystem, on both the partner and customer side. Today he turns complex platform topics into content people actually want to consume, and is actively involved in growing the ServiceNow developer community across events and meetups both in-person and virtually.
**Save Your Spot**
Places are limited — register now to secure your place.
If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies, please let us know when you register.
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What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise.
We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration.
Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Apply to be an Ohio Virtual Men's Group Leader!
Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us.
As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead.
**Apply now to lead a group in your area:**
👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind
Global Azure - Columbus
The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map.
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/














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