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Backstage at Monzo: From Problem to Product
Join us as we pull back the curtain on how we build, ship, and scale product at Monzo đ
Hear from some of our Product Managers and Designers as they walk through three recently shipped features, sharing how we identify customer problems, make product decisions, deliver at scale and more.
Expect insights, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Monzo operates in Product.
**Agenda:**
* **How we scaled to become one of the UK's biggest pension consolidation products in under 6 months** \- Rebekah Hornsby\, Product Manager in the Wealth team\.
* **Making Tax Digital *(and maybe even likeable)*: Building a tax filing product for real people** \- Sam Broadey\, Product Manager in the Business Banking team\.
* **Designing habit-forming products at scale: Inside Monzoâs 2026 Saving Challenge** \- Elaine Chiong\, Product Manager in the Core Banking team\.
Each talk will be around 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions
⨠Interested in what we get up to? [Check our tech blog](https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology "https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology") and [careers page](https://monzo.com/careers#jobs "https://monzo.com/careers#jobs")
*Please be aware that this is held in our event space on the ground floor of this building. To access, head to where Appold Street and Worship Street meet.*
Claw House â OpenClaw London Build Night
**Join us for an evening with builders exploring OpenClaw - from a fresh install to a working agentic agent.**
**Weâll walk through a live end to end setup, showing how you go from a clean machine to a running OpenClaw agent.**
**If youâre curious how the stack actually comes together in practice, this is a great chance to see it in action.**
**Weâre also opening the floor for anyone building with OpenClaw to showcase their setups, automations, and experiments.**
**Whether you're already hacking on agents or just starting to explore the space, come join other founders, builders and investors working on the next generation of agentic systems.**
**What to expect**
**đŚ Live install walkthrough**
**đŚ Builder demos**
**đŚ Make great friends**
**đ Pizza + good company**
In person meetup to critique work submitted by members.
This is a live session at The Mitre in Greenwich.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide and receive critique on submitted extracts of members' creative writing, whether they're working on a novel, screenplay, poetry, a memoir or short story, etc. We share our extracts via email ahead of the meeting to give us all a chance to read the work in our own time and reflect upon it so as to be able to provide useful critique. If you want to submit an extract mail me at gpatrick66@hotmail.com to book a slot.
If you are new to the group we ask that you participate in at least two of the Wednesday critiquing sessions before you submit work for review so that you get to know us and have a good understanding of how we operate. This will help you to get the most from a critique of your own work.
Extracts should be approx 3,000 words and the full document (extract plus blurbs, questions etc) should not exceed 3,500 words in total. Extracts must be mailed to me (gpatrick66@hotmail.com) at the latest by 9pm on the Saturday before the session so that I can share your work with the rest of the group. We have a limit of 4 extracts per session to give adequate time to review work properly. Feel free to give guidance on any specific areas on which you would like feedback. E.g. Plot, pacing, structure or character development etc. (If you have not received the extracts by the Sunday before the session, mail me.)
The group is friendly and relaxed, so please don't feel nervous about sharing your work!
We will normally review extracts according to the order in which they are sent to me but if you need a particular slot let me know when you submit your extract and we will try to accommodate that.
Please note that all phones MUST be switched to silent mode for the duration of the meeting.
London 2-player Playtests
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The event will take place in the National Theatre
Welcome to London 2-player Playtestsâa friendly meetup open to everyone interested in playing 2-player or solo games.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
For designers: Whether your game is for TWO PLAYERS, a SOLO experience, or a larger game youâd like to test with fewer players, this event is for you. Please comment with the game length, whether you need 1 or 2 playtesters, and a brief description.
The event is free and will take place at the National Theatre: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74QGHXWPs5KZH6MC9
We'll meet around 6:15âŻpm, and playtesting sessions will begin at 6:30âŻpm.
Join us for an evening of engaging playtests and creative feedback!
ÂŁ10/Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections â Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**
Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**. Prepare to dive into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology innovation at the most anticipated event of scientific minds and entrepreneurial spirits! This event is a transformative experience that will reshape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and technological advancement.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gUa
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-innovators-professionals-tickets-1982187148119?aff=oddtdtcreator
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room.
**Temper Covent Garden** \- Located in Covent Garden on Mercer Walk\. Like its sister restaurants in Soho and City\, temper Covent Garden features an open grill where chefs cook ethically\-sourced meat\. Similar to the other sites\, this location also focuses on tacos\, meat and fire\.
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 â 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 â 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**19:30pm \- 20:30 \| Network & chill: I**t will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **Biotech Professionals.** Connect with industry leaders who are literally designing tomorrow's medical and technological solutions.
Discover breakthrough innovations that have the potential to solve global challenges
Gain direct access to potential investors and strategic partners
Learn from real-world success stories and cutting-edge research
Position yourself at the forefront of biotechnological advancement
**One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**Who Should Attend**
This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Visionary Startup Founders, Pioneering Investors, Research Professionals,**
**Technology Innovators, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gUa
Book here via:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-innovators-professionals-tickets-1982187148119?aff=oddtdtcreator
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience!
**Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.**
**Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**
Wednesday 7-9pm, badminton for intermediate players, Southwark (SE1)
Come and play 2 hours of intermediate level badminton with us at the fantastic sports hall at Ark Walworth Academy in Southwark (SE1), playing with Yonex 600 plastic fast shuttlecocks on 4 badminton courts. It's in between Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle, Borough, Kennington, Peckham Rye stations.
You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/](https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/)
If you have any questions or want to book the term (approx 3 months) at a discounted rate then contact us here:
Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1](https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1)
Email: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact](https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact)
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our badminton sessions, new locations and get exclusive offers: [https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter](https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter)
MxLDN Relaunch: 18th March 2026
**The main event: MxLDN**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00
* **Location:**
Dotdigital Offices,
9th Floor, 1 London Brg, London SE1 9BG
**Drinks & games hosted by Hypernode:**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 21:00 - 23:00
* **Location:**
Bermondsey Bierkeller,
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY
**Speaker 1: HervĂŠ Tribouilloy - Why Websites Become Hard to Change â and How to Stop It**
*Commerce platforms develop architectural entropy over time. HervĂŠ will host a live demo showing how new features can be introduced outside the platform and embedded back into the storefront â enabling faster experimentation while keeping the core stable.*
**About MxLDN**
18th March, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square!
Weâre relaunching as a free, bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world â developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name itâŚ
We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in eCommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events.
We host open conversation over free pizza, free beerâŚwhat more could you want?
More? Here you go then, after the talks weâll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games hosted by Hypernode! Thereâll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables and shuffleboards galore!
First one for 2026. Save the date. See you there!
Presented by: JH, HĂżva, Hypernode & Dotdigital
Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**
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March 2026 Mayfair Legal Private Client Sector Networking Breakfast At Bonds
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/
The Legal London Committee would like to extend you an invitation to our March 2026 Mayfair Private Client Networking Breakfast to be held in the private mezzanine of the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for a pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026.
We now have over 4000 diverse and relevant London members so itâs the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at https://www.legallondon.co.uk/
ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 50-80 guests).
Careers Panel at IG Group
**\*\*** ***When you RSVP, please ensure your full name is included on your meetup account profile to ensure successful entry to the event, thank you. \*\****
Join the London Software Craftsmanship Community (LSCC) and a panel of speakers with a wide range of career paths from **IG Group, Bank of America, Ohme** & **Codurance** for an evening of tech career advice.
**A big thank you to our sponsors for the evening, IG:**
IG is a FTSE 250 FinTech company building award-winning trading platforms used by over 340,000 people worldwide. Our mobile, web, and desktop products give clients access to thousands of markets â from stocks and shares to futures, options, and crypto â across 16 global regions.
We operate with high autonomy in cross-functional teams, moving fast to ship better experiences for our customers. With offices in 18 countries and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're on a journey to evolve our tech and push the boundaries of what's possible in financial trading. Come along to learn more about the engineering challenges we're tackling and the products we're building.
Discover IG at [https://www.ig.com/uk](https://www.ig.com/uk)
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Panelists:
* Tolga Sofuoglu - Head of Engineering, Ohme
* Nathalie Gavet - Engagement Manager, Codurance
* Qaiser Maher - CTO UK&IE, IG Group
* Micheal Nestor, Technology Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The panel will be facilitated by **[Ed Farrow, Principal Consultant @ Codurance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfarrow/)**
Hear our panel discuss their personal journeys and strategies, including:
* Unlocking career growth and key points to look out for
* Navigating career pivots and embracing new technologies
* Practical strategies to land your next promotion
* Tech careers in the AI era
Whether you're starting out, aiming for leadership, or a seasoned pro ready to share your wisdom, this event is for you.
**Spots are limited, register now!**
**Agenda:**
18:00 - 18:30 - Arrival, pizza and drinks + networking
18:30 - 20:00 - Intros and panel + Q&A
20:00 - 21:00 - Networking & exit
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors IG Group who are providing the space, drinks and pizza and to [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/) for organising the meetup.
Romford - (Thursday) SRP Badminton Session All Levels (READ DESCRIPTION)
**PLEASE PAY FOR ANY GUESTS YOU BRING!!!!**
**PLEASE PAY BEFORE YOU ATTEND IN THE EVENT THERE'S A WAITLIST U WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE ATTENDING TO WAITLIST IF PAYMENT ISN'T MADE 4 HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION START TIME.**
This is an all levels badminton SRP session hosted by Kevin.O @ Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre RM11 1JU
**Session:** This session has a runtime of 3 hours starting from 19:00 to 22:00 (24 clock format).
**Shuttle type**: The shuttle type used will be feathers (Sheer Yellow/ Yehlex Tournament Grade)
This is a relatively new club so available spots may be limited at first.
**How to get there:**
The leisure centre is located on Harrow Lofge House Road
When you reach the reception please ask for a badminton booking under the organisers name.
From Harold Wood station you take these routes to the bus stop Hornchurch Town centre (stop F)
\*\*256 to Hornchruch Mirmar Way\*\* 7-9 min walk from here
From Romford station you can take these routes to the bus stop Harrow Lodge Park (stop RM): 4 min walk from this bus stop
\*\*365 to Beam Park/Orchard Village\*\*
From Hornchurch station you can take these routes to the bus stop Hornchurch Town Centre (stop G): 7-9 min walk from this bus stop
\*\*256 to Noak Hill\*\*
**Payments:** All payments can be made via direct bank transfer here please add **"Your name - SRP Badminton or Your name - date of session"** as a reference when you send the payment. We have a 24 Hour cancellation policy, if you cancel within 24 hours from game time payment will still have to be made, failure on payments will result in revoked access from future games till its paid off. Please pay for any guests you bring.
**Session Fee:** ÂŁ11.00 pp (Per Person)
**Account Name:** Bolaji Olakitan
**Account No. :** 75191151
**Sort Code:** 04-00-03
**Bank:** Monzo
The Host will organise people into new pairs before each new game to avoid repetitive games and allow everyone to play as many matches as they can.
Please bring your own racket, appropriate clothing and a refillable water bottle there is an available water fountain and a vending machine.
any questions or concerns please email [sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com](http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/) or text message 07990330521.
C++ in Finance : an experts round-table
This might be the first time we've had two events in one month!
We have a special *second* March event with a panel of experts from Citadel Securities who will discuss what it's *really* like using C++ in financial systems. The event is timed to be just before the WG21 (C++ standards committee) meeting the following week, so we have some big visiting names.
**Citadel Securities** will be hosting this one and providing a larger venue (the same place they hosted us last summer) with drinks and snacks. Thanks Citadel!
**For this venue we need to collect full names and email addresses** so they can send you a QR code to get in. You will also be sent terms & conditions via Docusign.
The data will only be used for this purpose and not published anywhere or used for other purposes.
Please note that the QR code will be sent from **[notify@22bishopsgate.com](mailto:notify@22bishopsgate.com)** (a send-only address).
If you'd like to speak at a future event please get in touch at [cppldn.uk/speak](http://cppldn.uk/speak).
**Here's the approximate schedule:**
**18:30** *Doors open*
**19:00** "Intro and news" - *Phil Nash*
**19:10** Lightning talks
* Timur Doumler â *C++26 contract assertions*
* Gasper Azman â *std::execution*
* Juan Alday â *Why C++ Is Critical to Finance*
* Carl Cook â *C++26 and Low Latency Systems*
* Herb Sutter â *Reflection + Totality of C++26 and Why it is an important release*
**20:00** Panel Discussion
Herb, Timur, Gasper, Juan and Carl stay with us for a panel, moderated by Allie Tamburro, on the topic of, "*What itâs really like using C++ in financial systems/industry"*
**21:00** *Conclusion, and moving on somewhere else*
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**About the speakers**
*Herb* is a technical fellow at Citadel Securities, designer of several Standard C++ features, and chair of the ISO C++ committee and the Standard C++ Foundation. His current interest is simplifying C++.
*Juan* is a seasoned professional with a rich background in finance and technology. He has a specific focus on C++, and serves as a member of the ISO C++ Standards Committee (WG21) and Vice-Chair for INCITS Programming Languages, US.
His expertise extends to developing high-frequency electronic trading systems, with a focus on derivatives and financial markets. His academic foundation is in computer science and electrical engineering.
*Timur* is a software engineer specialising in low-latency and real-time C++. He works at Citadel Securities and is an active member of the ISO C++ standard committee, where he has (co-)authored many successful proposals including [[assume]], std::inplace_vector, and contract assertions.
*GaĹĄper* is a C++ committee member (WG21), ecosystem engineer (CitadelSecurities), and occasional monad whisperer. Currently developing \`std::execution\` as the basis for general async in C++ and advancing contracts for a safer, more expressive language. Believes the best abstractions are zero-cost â the rest are just category theory you haven't applied yet. C++ London regular.
*Carl* is a quantitative developer on the low latency options team at Citadel Securities, where he builds and optimizes resilient, high-performance trading systems. Carl holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
March 2026 Mayfair Property + Construction Sector Networking Breakfast
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
The London Built Environment committee would like to extend you an invitation to our March 2026 Mayfair Networking Breakfast to be held at the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026.
We now have over 20,000 diverse and relevant London members so itâs the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 70-100 guests).
Claude Code for Technical Writers: Beyond the Chat Interface
đ¤ **Most AI writing tools keep you in a chat box. This talk is about what happens when you step outside it.**
Led by **[Max Clayton Clowes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxclaytonclowes/)**, afractional product manager, we'll look at how technical writers â regardless of coding background â can use Claude Code to work in a docs-as-code environment, extend their documentation tooling, and build workflows that hold their own standards over time.
We'll cover:
\- Why Claude without proper context is a frustrating experience and how Skills fix that
\- How Claude Code enables technical writers to work with frameworks like Docusaurus without needing to be developers
\- Building and extending documentation tooling â plugins\, components\, GitHub Actions â that most teams don't have the time or skills to build from scratch
\- Using Claude Code to maintain docs at scale: auditing\, keeping content in sync with a changing codebase\, and automating the checks that keep quality consistent
The talk is aimed at technical writers of all levels. You don't need to be comfortable in a terminal to get value from it â we'll show a clear path from the Claude web interface through to Claude Code, and you can engage at whichever level suits you.
**Want to follow along?**
Pick the level that works for you and get set up before you arrive:
\- Web interface: A Claude account at claude\.ai\. Free tier is fine\.
\- Claude Code: Download the Claude desktop app at claude\.com/download\. Requires a paid Claude plan \(Pro or above\)\. On macOS/Linux\, run *curl \-fsSL https://claude\.ai/install\.sh \| bash* to install. Windows users can download the installer directly. No other dependencies needed.
Not set up? Everything will be on screen â you can explore at your own pace afterwards.
**đď¸ Agenda**
**When:** Thursday 19 March, from 6.30pm
**Where:** The Gallery @ [The Corner](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1iSyEeMffB7BZjf6) (42 Adler Street, E1 1EE)
**What:**
**18.30 - 19.00** Arrival
**19.00 - 19.10** Welcome & Housekeeping
**19.10 - 19.40** Part 1 of presentation
**19.40 - 20.00** Break
**20.00 - 20.30** Part 2 of presentation
**20.30 - 21.00** Closing and networking
*All times are approximate.*
**đ How to find us:**
Enter the hotel, turn right and right again past the bar to find The Gallery meeting room. Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers.
**đ¸ Photos:**
Note that the organizers will take some photos for the WTD group.
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Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
Curtain Players Local Playhouse đ Tickets are on sale now!
TBA- We will do lunch before the play too! Tickets are on sale now only $20.
The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
Whether youâre 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)
Shut Up & Write!ÂŽ East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! Weâve discovered that itâs strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if itâs true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
Lewis Center Networking Lunch
Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us.
We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business.
Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you!
All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSâs 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 Kiroâs 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 Kiroâs 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 â Associate, AWS Certified Developer â 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





























