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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, client or partner 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**
**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
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).
**Secure your ticket today!**
The Blueprint to Land a Data Job in the UK
Applied to 1,000+ jobs and still hearing silence?
The job search "rules" on social media are usually outdated. We’re cutting through the noise. **Nitish Galat** (BI Analyst at PredictX, ex-Google) is opening his playbook to show you exactly how to automate the boring stuff and land offers at top-tier UK firms.
**This isn’t a sit-and-listen lecture. This is a "Bring Your Laptop and Build" session.**
### What we are Covering
* **The "Auto-Pass" Blueprint (CV & Cover Letters):** Nitish breaks down the exact quantifiable achievements UK hiring managers look for in Data, Product, and BI roles. Learn how to craft a high-conversion CV and a personalized cover letter that actually gets read. Stop the "auto-reject" cycle before it starts.
* **Interview Mastery:** Learn the technical and behavioral frameworks (including a data-driven take on the **STAR method**) that Nitish used to crack interviews at Google and beyond.
* **Live Demo: The AI Job Agent:** Watch Nitish build a live, AI-powered agent that scans JDs and customizes your application in seconds.
* **The Extension Reveal:** Get exclusive access to a custom-built tool designed to speed up the tedious parts of your daily search.
### The Vibe-Coding Sprint (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
This is where the magic happens. We’ll break into groups of 2 or 3 to **"vibe-code"** something useful for the job search. Whether it’s a LinkedIn outreach bot, a portfolio scraper, or an automated tracker—we build it together.
**Important:** You do **not** need to be an AI expert or a pro coder. Nitish will be floating between groups to guide you. Just bring your **laptop or tablet**, an open mind, and good vibes!
### The Evening Plan
* **6:30 PM – 6:45 PM:** Arrival & Networking (Grab a spot!)
* **6:45 PM – 7:30 PM:** The Masterclass: CV, Interview Strategy + AI Agent Live Build
* **7:30 PM – 9:00 PM:** The Sprint: Form groups & Vibe-Code your own tools
* **9:00 PM – 9:30 PM:** Show & Tell: Present your builds and share tools with the room
### What to Bring
* ✅ Your Laptop or Tablet
* ✅ A charger
* ✅ Your "can-do" attitude (Vibes are mandatory!)
**[Nitish Galat – BI Analyst & Gen AI Specialist](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitish-galat/)** Currently a BI Analyst at PredictX in London and formerly of Google, Nitish is an expert in leveraging Agentic AI to automate data workflows. Beyond his corporate role, Nitish is a dedicated educator who teaches Data Science to aspiring professionals. He is a recognized thought leader on LinkedIn and shares technical deep-dives on his YouTube channel, helping thousands build real-world AI and ML skills.
📺 [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NitishAnalyst)
📸 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nitish_analyst/)
Tales from Tarot: an Evening of Creative Writing + a FREE Book!
YOU CAN BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/tales-from-tarot-once-upon-a-pub-a-free-book
Hi there!
For this session, we'll be using tarot cards to help you unpack, develop, and hone your storytelling ideas.
The session will be hosted by published fiction writer, editor, and general story and tarot lover, Annie Percik.
If you're already writing something, great! And if you're approaching the page for the very first time - that's great, too!
**Whoever you are, we'd love you to come and join us**.
When you arrive, please feel free to buy yourself a drink at the bar, then come and join us in the upstairs function room and say hello to some new, friendly faces before we begin.
\*\*\*No experience of creative writing is necessary.
\*\*\*No pressure to read your work in front of the group.
**For this session, we'll be focusing on the imagery and ideas in tarot cards**, and we'll walk you through a detailed story-writing process accordingly, to help you expand your own ideas and characters.
You're welcome to use this session to work on something you're already writing, but if you're just starting out, this will also be the perfect opportunity to develop things from scratch.
We've been hosting writing workshops, social events, retreats, and courses for 10+ years now and we strive to make our events inclusive, friendly, informative, and highly creative.
If you have **any questions whatsoever, you're very welcome to text 07891948039** and we'll answer as soon as possible!
Otherwise, please RSVP, book the date in your diary, and join us for this exciting event.
Cheers!
Write & Pint
Coding Agents and ACP with JetBrains (Luma Approval Required)
***P.S: [Luma](https://luma.com/4hs6hs36) Registration is Required for this event.***
**Theme:** ***Agentic Coding 🤝 [ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/)* (Agent Client Protocol)**
**💻 Coding Agents and ACP with JetBrains**
💎 State of [ACP ](https://www.jetbrains.com/)from **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/) & [Zed Industries](https://zed.dev/)**
🎙️Panel with **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/) [Zed Industries](https://zed.dev/) [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/) & [Vibe Kanban](https://vibekanban.com/)**
**Agent Client Protocol ([ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/)) and the Future of Interoperable Coding Agents**
Coding agents are part of everyday development workflows. Whether you are using an IDE or working in the CLI, coding agents are helping developers write, refactor, test, and debug code. But today’s ecosystem is fragmented, we have so many coding agents Claude Code. Codex, Gemini CLI and many others. Every editor, every tool, and every agent often speaks its own language and has own harness. Not single coding harness will solve you all needs and you should be able to switch or have a choice to use different harnesss
What if you could use **any coding agent** inside **the editor you love**?
That is exactly what the **Agent Client Protocol ([ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/))** enables.
ACP is an open protocol that standardizes communication created by Zed Industries, between code editors and coding agents. It works for both local and remote scenarios. Think of it as the LSP for coding agents. Just as the Language Server Protocol unified language tooling across editors, ACP aims to unify how editors interact with intelligent coding agents.
**Sponsors**
Big Thanks to our Sponsor **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/)**
And thanks to **[Tessl](https://tessl.io/)** for hosting the venue.
**What You Will Learn**
In this session we explore how ACP is shaping the next generation of coding agent interoperability.
• What the Agent Client Protocol is and why it matters
• Current State of ACP and Future
• How ACP standardizes communication between IDEs and coding agents
• How to use ACP inside your favourite IDE
• How to build an ACP client
• Practical considerations for using ACP effectively
• The future of coding agent interoperability
If you are building or using coding agents, this session will give you both conceptual clarity and practical direction.
🎤 **Talks**
**Talk 1: State of ACP and Future (45min)**
Speakers:
**[Sergey Ignatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-ignatov/) Director of Engineering, JetBrains**
\*\*[Ben Brandt ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrandt/)\*\*Zed Industries
**Description :** This talk with In this session Sergey and Ben will introduce ACP and share Future plans of Agent Client Protocol from the company behind the ACP (Zed Industries) and Jetbrains
ACP:
\- Overview
\- State of ACP
\- Ecosystem around it
\- Future
\- Recent Implications: OpenClaw\, Custom Agents with Agent Frameworks like LangGraph\, LlamaIndex and Cursor Wrapper etc
🎙️ **Panel and Q&A 25 min**
**Topic:** Agentic Coding, ACP anf Future
Panelist:
**[Sergey Ignatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-ignatov/) Director of Engineering, JetBrains**
\*\*[Ben Brandt ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrandt/)\*\*Zed Industries
\*\*[Clément Drouin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cl%C3%A9ment-drouin-785643137/)\*\*Software Engineer at Mistral AI
\*\*[Louis Knight-Webb ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/knightwebb/)\*\*Vibe Kanban
We will close the evening with a focused panel discussion and audience Q&A on coding agents, interoperability, and the future of agent powered development. The questions on the current and future of ACP. Bring your hard questions.
**Agenda**
6:00 PM – Doors Open
6:00 – 6:40 PM – Welcome and Refreshments
6:40 PM – Opening Remarks and London Agentic AI
6:45 – 7:30 PM – Talk 1: State of ACP and Future
6:30 – 7:35 PM – Break
7:35 – 8:00 PM – Panel Discussion (Jetbrains, Zed, Mistral AI, Vibe Kanban), Audience Q&A
8:00 – 8:05 PM – Closing Remarks
8:05 – 8:200 PM – Networking/ Wrap Up Walk to the [Big Chill ](https://www.bigchillbar.com/)
8:30 PM onwards – [Big Chill pub](https://www.bigchillbar.com/) and informal networking
**Who Is This For**
• Agentic coding builders
• Engineers working with coding agents
• IDE plugin developers
• AI tooling engineers
• Infrastructure and DX builders
• Anyone interested in interoperable agent systems
If you are serious about coding agents and want to understand how interoperability standards like ACP will shape the future of development workflows, this is the meetup for you.
**Venue & Important Data Usage Message:**
Thanks to Tessl for providing venue for the event.
📍 Tessl
210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY
Tessl [Policy](https://tessl.io/policies/privacy-cookies/):
*P.S: Full Name, Email Data Collection and Usage Update:As per Tessl building security, all attendees must provide their first name, last name, and email address. Your email will only be used for event-related purposes. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to event updates from the AI Native Dev Community from Tessl. You can unsubscribe at any time.*
Also published on original Meetup & page [here](https://www.meetup.com/london-agentic-ai/events/313554470)
Scalable AI Sales Systems and Organic Growth Strategy for Business Owners
***In partnership with MentorX***
A practical, hands-on session for founders and business owners who want to transform unpredictable sales into **clear, scalable systems powered by AI, automation, and repeatable organic growth**.
No hype. No complicated funnels.
Just structured thinking that helps your business generate consistent opportunities — even when you’re not actively selling.
## Why Attend?
Most businesses don’t actually have a sales problem.
They have a **system problem**.
This focused session is designed for decision-makers who want:
* Predictable lead generation
* Reduced founder dependency
* Scalable processes that work in real life, not just on slides
Clear frameworks. Real execution.
## What You’ll Receive (Free) 🎁
* **200+ ready-to-use sales and automation templates**
* **Business Owner Habit Tracker (Excel)** to build consistency and execution
* **Practical frameworks** you can immediately adapt to your own business
You won’t leave with just ideas — you’ll leave with **months of direction**.
## What We’ll Cover 📌
Three short, implementation-focused sessions:
* **Systemising sales in the AI era**: Move from random outreach to structured, measurable pipelines.
* **Reducing founder dependency through automation**: So growth continues without constant manual effort.
* **Designing repeatable, scalable sales processes**: Workflows your current — and future — team can actually follow.
* **Designing Organic Growth Systems with SEO in the AI Era**: How to turn search visibility, AI, and structured content into a repeatable engine for sustainable business growth.
## Networking & Atmosphere 🤝
Between sessions, you’ll connect with other business owners in a **relaxed, informal environment**.
Complimentary drinks and light refreshments include:
* Red & white wine
* Prosecco
* Bottled beer
* Soft drinks
* Olives, nuts, and crisps
Comfortable, focused, and built for real conversations.
## Final Note
This meetup is a **clear thinking space for founders who want scalable sales and sustainable organic growth** — without burnout or unnecessary complexity.
If you’re ready to build systems that grow your business quietly in the background,
this room is for you.
AI on Tap | London | Episode 1
**AI on Tap: Real AI. Real People. Real Beer.**
**📍** London’s monthly meetup for AI-curious business minds
*Cut through the AI noise - over a pint.*
***Tired of AI hype and jargon? So are we.***
AI on Tap is a no-BS meetup for London’s business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and knowledge workers who want to understand how AI is actually being used in the real world - without needing a computer science degree.
No pitches. No slides. No tech bro talk.
***What to Expect***
Imagine a night down the pub with those mates of yours who’re actually doing AI – not just talking about it. You’ll meet leaders and technologists from London’s business community who are in the trenches every day, putting AI to work.
They’ve seen what works and how to make it happen; what flops and how to avoid it. Now they’re here to share – pint in hand.
**🎯 "Pick a Problem" panel discussion**
Before the event, you’ll have the chance to submit your thorniest AI challenge – then vote on which problems the room tackles first. Our expert panel will dig into the top-voted challenges live on the night, share what they’ve seen work (and fail), and give you practical next steps.
*Your problems. Honest answers. Usable solutions.*
**🏆 "Wins & Bins" lightning round**
Got an AI gem that’s saving you hours? A tool that actually delivers? We’ll pass the mic around for quick-fire tips from the room – the stuff that’s working (or what to avoid), shared by the people using it.
*Two minutes, one tip, everyone learns.*
**🤝 "Sip Sync" on-on-ones**
Want a guaranteed chat with one of our expert hosts? No awkward hovering required. Book a 5-minute slot on the night, grab a drink, and talk through your AI challenges – see if there’s a fit to keep the conversation going.
*Totally optional, zero pressure, pint in hand.*
***What You'll Walk Away With***
*Stories from the trenches*
Hear from local leaders actually using AI – from streamlining operations to scaling sales. What’s working, what’s not, and what they’d do differently.
*Ideas you can use tomorrow*
Practical stuff you can immediately try in your own business – no fluff, just value.
*People who get it*
Like-minded professionals navigating the same AI questions and challenges. Share what you’ve tried, ask what you’re stuck on, and figure it out together.
*Great beer and a relaxed vibe*
The Old Ivy House is a proper London pub with a cracking beer selection. Grab a pint and settle in for an evening of laid-back, intelligent conversation.
***Who's It For?***
Whether you’re leading a team or just getting curious, if you want to understand AI’s real-world impact, you’re welcome here:
* Business leaders trying to make sense of AI’s potential
* Managers exploring tools to improve productivity
* Founders and entrepreneurs experimenting with AI
* Knowledge workers who want to stay relevant
* Anyone interested in practical, human-first AI conversations
*No technical background required - we speak human, not code.*
***Event Details***
📅 **When:** Wednesday, March 11th, 6:00–9:00 PM (doors open from 5:30 pm)
📍 **Where:** The Old Ivy House: 166 Goswell Rd, London EC1V 7DT
🍺 **What to bring:** Yourself, your questions, and a thirst for both insight and beer
💰 **Cost:** £39
🎯 **Format:** Expert panel + lightning tips + mingling + optional one-on-one chats with hosts
***Why We’re Doing This***
We believe that businesses using AI will replace those that don’t - and the ones that thrive will be the ones that learn fast, adapt faster, and support each other along the way.
**AI on Tap** is an initiative of **Proof to Production**, a community dedicated to helping business leaders share practical AI stories from the frontlines - no theory, just results.
***Ready to see what AI can really do for your business?***
Grab a pint and join the conversation.
👋 First-timers especially welcome!
Lead Generation Events This Week
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Dead Product Society | After Work Drinks
**Dead Product Society \| After Work Drinks**
Come along, bring a friend/colleague or two and join us for a relaxed evening of informal product and tech chats over a few drinks and doughnuts. We aim to connect everyone without awkwardness or LinkedIn spiel, and value good conversation over boring presentations.
**Who is welcome?**
Product Managers, CEOs, UX/UI Designers, Developers, Scrum Masters etc. We welcome anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product.
*Note: We intentionally keep our After Work Drinks on the smaller side to allow for more in-depth conversations.*
**The Bike Shed**
We'll be hanging out in the lounge area (behind the area with all the tables, next to the store).
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**Dead Product Society**
Dead Product Society is a collective of like-minded professionals sharing real-talk and joining forces to navigate the twists and turns of the product world. Our down-to-earth community is for anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product teams regardless of their background or experience.
**Our Sponsors**
Shout out to our generous sponsors at Waggel Pet Insurance; Lifetime pet insurance, simplified. With their support we are able to host these events for you and create a space for those important, honest conversations.
Agentic AI & Platform Engineering Leadership in Financial Services - LBG
Hello and welcome to our joint **Cloud Platform Engineering London x Platform Engineering Leaders x Data & AI Leaders** meetup.
This special crossover event brings together platform engineers, data and AI leaders, architects, SREs, and technology executives exploring how agentic AI systems intersect with modern platform engineering in regulated financial services environments.
We are delighted to host this event at Lloyd's Banking Group in London.
**Speakers & Sessions:**
Panel: Agentic AI in the Enterprise
Speakers:
* Joseph Reeve, Growth, ElevenLabs
* Chris Parsonson, CEO, Solve Intelligence
* Joanna Crown, Director of Data, Moonpig
* Sultan AI Awar, Solutions Architect (Digital Natives) at Databricks
* Moderator: Ethan Sumner, Co-Founder & CEO at Community Stack
Session: Agentic AI in Practice: How LBG is delivering scalable business value through AI
Description: This session highlights LBG’s enterprise approach to scale Agentic AI, showing how the Group has built a scalable and safe foundation for Agentic AI through investments in data & AI platforms, governance frameworks, reusable agentic patterns, and AI upskilling for colleagues.
Speakers:
* Astitva Karunesh - AI Business Lead, AI CoE, Lloyds Banking Group
* Lara Vomfell - Senior Data & AI Scientist, AI CoE, Lloyds Banking Group
Session: How AI can catch what staging environments can't
Description: Dylan from Overmind will spend five minutes explaining a complex Cloudfront outage that exposed the personal data of more than a hundred thousand people. Then another five minutes explaining the AI techniques that we used to simulate this exact outage using off-the-shelf models and live infrastructure state, which would have allowed them to prevent it before it ever happened.
Speaker: Dylan Ratcliffe, Founder & CEO at Overmind
**Agenda:**
18:00 — Arrival and refreshments
18:15 — Welcome and introduction — Ethan Sumner
18:20 — Agentic AI in Practice - LBG
18:40 — How AI can catch what staging environments can't - Dylan
18:50 — Break
19:00 — Agentic AI in the Enterprise
20:00 — Close and networking
We are always keen to hear from:
• Speakers
• Hosts
• Sponsors
If you would like to speak, sponsor, or host a future event, please reach out to [Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/) via LinkedIn.
These communities form part of the [Community Stack](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/) ecosystem and follow the [Community Stack Code of Conduct](https://www.communitystack.io/code-of-conduct) and [Privacy Policy,](https://www.communitystack.io/privacy-policy) ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Product is... prompt AND context engineering
Product Is… is BACK! After a break since April last year, we're excited to return in 2026 with lots of really interesting new themes and discussions to be had.
Let's start with one.
Here's the thing: you've been learning to write better prompts. But what if the prompt is the easy bit? What if context is where all the real work lives - and what if product people are the only ones who know how to do it properly?
Will Chan, Senior Product Manager at Risk Ledger and organiser of the AI Signals meetup, will lead us through why context engineering might be the most important skill you're not thinking about.
This event will be at Synechron's office on the seventh floor, 95 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NA. A massive thank you to Synechron for providing the venue.
Doors open at 6:30 PM, we kick off at 7:00 PM, and wrap up by 8:30 PM. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Come ready for proper discussion, new connections, and ideas worth thinking about.
\-\-\- THE THEME \- PRODUCT IS\.\.\. PROMPT AND CONTEXT ENGINEERING \-\-\-
For product managers, designers, and researchers, context is everything. Context is the currency that sets product people apart from other disciplines like development or commercial teams. Product professionals need to understand the widest range of contexts - from users to business to implementation.
As AI tools become embedded in our work, something interesting is emerging. To create effective prompts, context has to be injected accurately. But here's where things get fascinating - you may need to create prompts to create context to create prompts. It's turtles all the way down.
The more time you spend using AI in products, the more you find yourself going back in your process. You're creating prompts for the final prompt, for the output you need to be as effective as possible. You might spend longer creating the prompt than doing the work itself.
Join us as we explore what context engineering means for product people. How do you manage context in a rapidly changing world? What does this look like in a qualitative world where product people live in the grey area? Is context engineering the right term, or is it something else entirely? These are the questions we'll be tackling together.
\-\-\- THE SPEAKER \- WILL CHAN \-\-\-
Will is a Senior Product Manager at Risk Ledger and organiser of the AI Signals meetup. With over 10 years of experience building and scaling SaaS products in regulated, data-heavy environments, Will specialises in taking complex problems and turning them into products that drive measurable outcomes.
Across legaltech, telecoms, workforce management, and retail media, Will has led discovery through delivery for AI and automation initiatives, improving adoption, containment, conversion, and operational efficiency at scale. Most recently, he's owned AI strategy and delivery for customer-facing platforms, doubling feature adoption and embedding AI safely into real workflows rather than demos or prototypes.
Alongside delivery, Will enjoys developing product talent. He's coached PMs, shaped product playbooks, and led teams through clearer discovery, prioritisation, and execution practices. Will is passionate about practical AI application and real customer impact over hype.
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ABOUT 'PRODUCT IS\.\.\.' \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
PMs, UX & UI designers, user researchers, developers - you like to dream big when it comes to digital products… Now it's time share your perspective!
'Product is…' grounds itself in informed, knowledgeable context and healthy conversation - vital ingredients to tech success. One keynote speaker sets the tone on a theme of less travelled subject matter before all attendees add their perspective during the second half of round table-style discussion.
Don't expect standard tech meetup fare like "How to improve your CV/Portfolio for that dream job at Facebook" or "How this new framework/approach will improve your workflow" - this meetup is food for the mind, but also a place to meet like-minded big-thinkers!
We welcome everyone who works in tech - EVERYONE has a valuable perspective that we learn from.
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- WHY WE CHARGE FOR TICKETS \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
We do not aim to make a profit from this meetup, our goal is to create healthy and interesting conversations, meet new people and make new connections. Speakers and the organising team give up their time free of charge to ensure the events are enjoyable for all.
A small charge is required for attendance - this allows the organisation team to cover overheads, including the Meetup.com subscription, plus food and drink for the evening.
ONLINE | How to get paid users into your apps
If you are looking to build and monetise an app, then you are going to have to ask people to pay for it. But you don't have to feel like a pushy salesperson to do so.
In this **FREE ONLINE** webinar, I will be explaining the basics of **GO-TO-MARKET**, or how to give yourself the best chance of getting your product into people's hands.
Only ten spots available for this event, and you can register at [https://luma.com/pwvodr16](https://luma.com/pwvodr16)
* 5 mins for welcoming
* 20 mins presentation
* 30 mins Q&A
Singles Party @ Mint Leaf Lounge, Bank (Age Range: 35-55) *Free Welcome Drink*
**\*\*THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT & RSVP ON MEET UP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY\*\***
**TO ATTEND THIS EVENT A TICKET MUST BE PURCHSED FROM OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET:** [https://truedating.co.uk/events/saturday-night-singles-party-14-mar-2026](https://truedating.co.uk/events/saturday-night-singles-party-14-mar-2026)
### 💘 London's Most Fun Way to Meet Real Singles – No Swiping Required! 💘
**Hosted by True Dating– London's #1 Speed Dating & Singles Party Experts**
If you’re tired of endless swiping, awkward DM convos, and dating apps that go nowhere… this is your sign to shake things up.
Welcome to **True Dating’s Singles Party** – where London’s most eligible, outgoing singles meet *in real life* for a night of laughter, chats, connections... and maybe even a first date that turns into your last first date.
### So what exactly *is* a Singles Party?
It’s simple:
✅ A room full of friendly, professional singles
✅ A free welcome drink before 8.30pm to break the ice
✅ Balanced ratio of men/women
✅ And plenty of opportunities to spark something real
We’ve hosted **hundreds of events** across London and helped **thousands of people** meet their match. No awkward setups, no cheesy games—just a relaxed, buzzing atmosphere where genuine connections happen.
### Why you should come:
* **Everyone’s in the same boat.** Seriously. Tired of apps? So is everyone else here.
* **Real conversations, real chemistry.** Way better than text banter and filtered selfies.
* **You’ll actually meet people.** Like... face-to-face. Revolutionary, we know.
* **Your next drink could lead to your next date.** Just make sure you get there before 8.30pm!
### How it works:
After the event, you’ll receive login details for your **True Dating account** to select your matches from the night.
If they select you too – boom! You’ll be able to chat securely via our private messaging system and set up that all-important date #2. (Just be sure to make your matches by 4pm the next day!
### “But what if I don’t click with anyone?”
We’re so confident you’ll meet someone you'd want to see again that **if you don’t, your next event is FREE.** No strings, no stress.
### Event Info:
🕒 Doors open at **8.pm**
🍸 Free welcome drink if you arrive before 8.30pm
📍 Ask for **True Dating** at the venue entrance and we’ll guide you to your reserved area
🎟️ **Tickets are limited** and most events sell out – don’t wait!
👉 **Stop Swiping. Start Dating.**
Earn £1k Challenge - become an LSC Event Host 💸
**EARN £1K CHALLENGE**
**Become a Paid Event Host**
We’re expanding fast. Which means we need hosts.
**If you’ve ever thought:**
*“I could run a better brunch than this.”*
*“Why are there no good midweek events?”*
*“I’d love to host music nights/food tours/activity socials.”*
**This is now your chance!**
**The Opportunity**
We are recruiting event managers to run **curated socials** across London.
Trial shifts available **immediately**.
**Paid shifts** after successful trials.
Some hosts will **earn £1,000+ monthly** as we scale.
**We provide:**
Part-time, flexible, self-employed shift/gig/event work.
We handle organisation, logistics, sales, marketing and training.
NO prior experience needed!
**You bring • Energy • Reliability • Initiative • Ideas • Good vibes**
**HOW TO APPLY:**
1. RSVP to this event.
2. Comment with what you’d like to host and your availability.
3. We’ll DM you the Host Application form.
**Comment format:**
Hi, I’m *[Name]*.
I can host *[Brunch/Games/Walks/Food/Live music/Day trips]*.
Available to host events on *[Days]*.
Based in *[Area]*, can host in *[Areas].*
**We are especially looking for:**
• Weekday evening event hosts (Mon–Thu)
• Food-based events
• Live music nights
• Games & Activity socials
• Afterwork/evening walks
• **Female hosts**
Spots are limited! We’re onboarding and training in waves.
If you’re ready to **build something** and get paid for it, **comment below!**
Private curated events & matched guestlist - get priority invites 🎟️
**THE GUESTLIST**
**Private Curated & Matched Social Events**
We’re launching a new wave of private, curated and matched events across London.
Small group socials. Activity & games nights. Live music. Food experiences.
UK day trips. International trips and much more.
Most of these will **not** be listed publicly on Meetup.
This page is the gateway.
**HOW IT WORKS:**
1. RSVP to this event.
2. Leave a short intro comment below.
3. We’ll DM you a quick 60-second form so we can match you to the right events.
**EXAMPLE:**
Hi, I’m *[Name]*.
Based in *[Area]*.
I’m into *[Drinks/Games/Food/Music/Day trips/Travel/Other]*. I'm available mostly *[Weekdays/Fri/Sat/Sun]*.
**WHY COMMENT?**
We are building curated groups based on:
**• Interests • Location • Availability • Vibes**
People who engage get priority invites and access to private event drops.
**WE'RE ALSO GIVING AWAY:**
• Event tickets • Trip discounts • Gift cards • Partner prizes
Winners are selected from engaged members.
This isn’t a generic high-volume drinks meetup.
It’s **curated**. It’s **matched**. It’s **intentional**.
If you’re ready for better socials, **RSVP now**!
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Mclean Business Connections - Power Networking
Please join us every week for power networking! Our Chapter Passed $1,666,736 USD in the past 12 months!
BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other.
Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!!
We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter.
Visit a meeting to find out more and lock out your competition!
Register Here: https://bninovanorth.com/va-nova-north-bni-mclean-business-connection--n136/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=16988
The AI Workflow That’ll Help Fix the Gaps in Your Funnel
Leads come in, but they don’t move.
Prospects engage, but they don’t convert.
Customers join, but they don’t stay.
And most teams are guessing where the breakdown actually is.
At this DC Marketing Tech Talks event, Geoff Livingston will walk you through a practical, end-to-end AI workflow designed to help you identify and fix the gaps in your customer journey. This session is about using AI to analyze how buyers are actually moving through your funnel, uncover where engagement drops off, and turn that insight into measurable improvements.
You’ll learn how to:
* Map your real customer journey
* Identify friction points across your lead funnel
* Use AI to analyze messy marketing data in a structured way.
Geoff will show you how to turn disconnected touchpoints into a clear picture of behavior, how to surface usable insights, and how to feed those insights back into your campaigns to improve performance.
This session will give you a detailed playbook. You will see the specific tools, the specific processes, and the step-by-step structure to implement this workflow inside your own organization. From auditing your journey to identifying measurable gaps, to prioritizing the highest-impact fixes, to building a repeatable optimization loop, you will walk away knowing exactly how to execute this approach from start to finish.
Resource Presentation - Build Systems That Support Your Growth
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation**
**Why Not Today? Build Systems That Support Your Growth**
**Presented by Leslie Kane, Founder of Why Not Today?**
**Wednesday March 25th \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for a powerful resource presentation designed to help entrepreneurs move from scattered effort to sustainable momentum.
***
## **About the Session**
Entrepreneurs rarely struggle because they lack ideas.
They struggle because everything lives in their head.
In this session, **Leslie Kane**, founder of **Why Not Today?**, will explore how developing intentional systems creates clarity, focus, and forward progress in business.
Drawing from decades of leadership experience and working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Leslie shares how structure reduces overwhelm, simplifies decision-making, and transforms inconsistent action into repeatable success.
If you’re building a business and constantly feeling stretched thin, this conversation will challenge you to ask a powerful question:
**Why not today?**
***
## **What You’ll Gain**
* Insight into why systems are critical for growth
* Practical perspective on turning ideas into structured action
* A framework for reducing overwhelm
* A mindset shift from reactive to intentional leadership
This is not about adding more to your plate — it’s about building the foundation that allows your business to grow without burning you out.
***
## **About 1 Million Cups**
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through conversation and collaboration. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us for coffee, connection, and a conversation that may completely change how you approach your business growth.
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.
**At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.
Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event.
We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation).
Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.
Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric
**Agenda :**
* 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking
* 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric"
Hello Everyone! Please join us for our March 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.**
**Title:** Data Science & Machine Learning with Microsoft Fabric
**Description:** Explore Microsoft Fabric’s integrated Data Science experience across ideation, preprocessing, modeling, & deployment. Learn how to ingest and prepare data via OneLake and Lakehouse, leverage Notebooks, Data Wrangler, Spark, SynapseML, MLflow for experimentation, & operationalize predictions with batch scoring and Power BI direct integration. Also, learn to build generative AI Q&A systems using Fabric Data Agents.
**Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.
**Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception.
We will meet in Room Lake Anne.
We hope to see you all there!!!!
QStudio Business Presentation
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – March 11th Business Presentation**
**Featuring Q Studio**
**Wednesday \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for an engaging and forward-thinking presentation as we welcome **Q Studio** to the 1 Million Cups Loudoun stage.
***
## **About the Business**
Q Studio operates on the belief that **peak mental performance** is a state of optimal functioning — where individuals intentionally control their thoughts, understand their emotions, and respond with clarity and wisdom to opportunities and challenges.
Through science-backed **Mind Skills**, Q Studio helps individuals strengthen focus, resilience, emotional regulation, and performance. Their digital platform, the **MyQStudio app**, provides unlimited access to micro-learning courses, personalized assessments, practical techniques, habit-building tools, progress tracking, and a supportive member community — all designed to build sustainable mental excellence.
Beyond individual development, Q Studio partners with organizations to help teams integrate Mind Skills into everyday work. With customizable tools, reporting, and expert guidance, companies gain insight into how developing Mind Skills as a core competency drives engagement and performance at every level.
***
## **Target Markets**
Q Studio serves:
* Organizations seeking workforce upskilling
* HR and talent development leaders
* Corporate teams focused on engagement and performance
* Businesses looking to strengthen leadership and team resilience
***
## **Current Business Focus & Barrier**
As Q Studio continues to expand, they are seeking feedback around:
* Hiring strategic personnel
* Expanding market reach
* Scaling sustainably
* Strengthening positioning in B2B markets
Insight from leaders who have scaled teams, grown SaaS or app-based platforms, or expanded into new markets would be especially valuable.
***
## **Why Attend?**
* Learn how mental performance directly impacts workforce success
* Offer insight to a growing, innovation-driven company
* Connect with business leaders focused on growth and development
* Be part of a collaborative, solutions-oriented conversation
**About 1 Million Cups**
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us for coffee, connection, and a powerful conversation about unlocking peak performance in individuals and organizations.
We look forward to seeing you there.



























