Lean Product Management

Welcome to the Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup Group! Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at Sweetway Cafe. We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto. If you have any suggestions for meeting locations or activities, feel free to let me know!

This is a casual drop-in style event. Anyone is welcome to attend. Grab food and/or drinks, and engage in such wild activities as; interesting conversation, taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi, drinking, not drinking... Social starts and ends with you so please leave a comment letting other's know when you plan to arrive. Thanks.

Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at a new location; Sweetway Cafe **THE COFFEE SHOP IS EXCLUSIVLY OPEN FOR THIS EVENT AT THAT TIME, AND MAY NOT SERVE FOOD OR DRINKS** We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto.

League Night at Peel Archery Club for those interested in shooting in a competition format. Fun for all levels of archery. $15 for non-members

Eventbrite link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/436368649377?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/436368649377?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **8PM Sundays SHOCK SHOW\| Improvised Comedy \- BOMBING gets the host SHOCKED** Join us at the **Backroom Comedy Club** for a night of laughter and surprises on **Every Sunday at 8pm**. Get ready for a unique comedy experience where **BOMBING** leads to electrifying shocks for the host! Don't miss out on the funniest show in town!

Join your community of fellow Intuitives and MBTI nerds for a casual evening of engaging conversation. We get together every second Sunday – with a mix of regulars and new friends. There is no fee to attend, though we ask that you support the venue by ordering something to eat or drink. **Feel free to contact event host B. via Facebook/Meetup messenger, or text/call 416-712-8635 for directions**. About the venue: The Pint Public House Nearest Subway: Union Station Map / Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G5GfXDSQXeifJ5ot5 We make an effort to find pubs that are quiet and introvert friendly, with a section to ourselves. We make no effort to muffle our extroverts, but should they get out of hand, our resident INTJ will use their death stare, to pull them back in line.

**Join us for the ['Warm & Bright'](https://juliewellness.ca/warm-and-bright/) Series, brought to you by JulieWellness!** ❄️ Mindful Walking. What a great way to hone your Mindfulness Practice. Walking meditation can help with stress, depression, and anxiety. Believe it or not, the buzz and energy of a bustling place can enhance our focus and ability to get into that special state of mind important to wellbeing. Multi-sensory objects of attention guide us through the meditation journey. Whether you're still learning or wanting to create a stronger habit, we will focus on our breath, the movement of our body, the sights, the sounds, the beautiful scents in our environment. * Taking advantage of the secret to surviving Canadian winters - mall walking! 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏽‍➡️ * Let's build the capacity to find our bliss everywhere we go 🧘🏼 Let's break up the cabin fever and beat the winter blues. Nurturing this other state of mind brings peace and joy to our soul and resets our nervous system. Combined with exercise and great conversation it doesn't get better than this ☕☺️ **What else will be provided?** * Meeting location for mindful walk * Meeting location for coffee * Light instructional tips will be shared * Discussion prompts * Please note: this does not include coffee **Tickets are limited and will go quickly.** This is a small-group event allowing for high quality engagement and connection. Hope you will be there! ***-Julie***

Discover how GitHub Copilot CLI can supercharge your CI/CD workflows by integrating directly into GitHub Actions. In this session, we’ll demonstrate how Copilot can automatically review code, validate logic, and assess specifications as part of your pipeline. You’ll see practical examples of enhanced automation, improved reliability, and streamlined collaboration—all powered by Copilot’s intelligent insights. Whether you’re looking to strengthen quality gates, accelerate delivery, or experiment with fully automated workflows, this talk will show you how to unlock new levels of efficiency with Copilot inside GitHub Actions. Come at 5:30 pm have some pizza and chat for a bit. The presentation starts at 6:00 pm.

**Hello Toronto** 🤍✨ Welcome to the first KAP session of 2026. A new year gives you a clean beginning, a clear reset, and a chance to return to yourself. Feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode is common after the rush of the holidays. You do not have to carry that into the year ahead. This Kundalini Activation Process session gives you a space to pause, release what feels heavy, and let your system find a new rhythm. **What is KAP?** A living transmission of Kundalini life force energy and non-dual consciousness that supports your mind, body, and spirit in letting go of stored stress and reconnecting to your natural clarity. As you lie down and receive, the energy may support: ✨ Release of tension and emotional overwhelm ✨ Nervous system regulation ✨ Softening of old patterns and limitations ✨ A clearer sense of presence and intuition No breathwork. No effort. You rest and your system does what it needs. Everyone experiences KAP differently. Some feel strong movements of energy. Some enter deep stillness. All experiences are valid and guided by your body’s intelligence. This session gives you a space to: 💗 Remember your wholeness 🌿 Let your guard down 🤍 Come home to yourself If you feel a small yes in your body, follow it. Your healing begins the moment you enter the room. I look forward to sharing this field with you as we open 2026 together. With love, Tracey **[Kundalini Activation Process® (KAP)](https://www.kapacademy.com/)** is a powerful and life-changing experience that helps you unlock your true potential. Imagine going on a deep adventure within yourself, finding hidden treasures of your personality and abilities that you didn't know existed. With KAP, you learn to light up the energy inside you and connect with the life force present in all living things. This process guides you to break free from old habits and beliefs that have been holding you back, allowing you to live in new and fulfilling ways. KAP is the ***path of surrender***, it's about letting go rather than trying harder, different from practices like kundalini yoga, tantra, or chi gong. Energy moves from the top of your head down to your base, clearing blockages and healing old wounds on its way. In this session, you'll receive a "***double transmission***" - a powerful mix of Kundalini energy and non-dual consciousness. This fusion will enliven your life force energy, revitalizing your body, mind, and energy flow. Simultaneously, your awareness will expand into the realm of non-duality, enriching your perception of the unity of all beings. **HOW IS THE SESSION?** I invite you to find a cozy spot to lie down on a yoga mat, where you can fully sink into this experience. Once you're settled, I'll start playing some specially chosen music that helps your brain relax more deeply. During our time together, I'll focus on your energy centers, also known as chakras, and specific meridian points on your body. My goal is to use gentle touch and light pressure to help clear any energy blocks and support your overall well-being. Rest assured, the pressure will always be soft and comfortable to ensure you feel safe and at ease throughout our session. **WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING A SESSION?** Walking into a KAP session, you leave the outside world behind. What happens next is nothing short of amazing. **Energetic Vibes**: While you're lying down, you might start feeling a powerful energy moving through you. It's like an electric wave that fills you up, making every part of you come alive. **Visual Adventures**: Your inner sight, or "third eye," wakes up, and suddenly, you're seeing vivid images, colors, and maybe even going on visual journeys to places beyond your wildest dreams. **A Rollercoaster of Emotions**: It's normal to feel a whole spectrum of emotions during the session. You might feel anger, sadness, fear, happiness, or even burst into laughter. The magic happens when you allow yourself to fully experience these emotions without holding back. **Unexpected Movements**: You might find your body moving in ways you didn't plan, like stretching, shaking, or even striking a yoga pose. Listen to what your body wants to do without overthinking it. You may feel tension build up and then release, leaving you in a state of deep relaxation. **Blissful Moments**: There's a chance you'll reach a bliss state, where you're completely in the moment, feeling a deep sense of joy and satisfaction. It's tough to put this feeling into words, but it's unforgettable once you've felt it. **DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF KAP** * **Freedom from Emotional Baggage**: Wave goodbye to those heavy emotions that drag you down. * **Broadened Consciousness**: Find yourself thinking and understanding beyond your usual limits. * **Intuition Amplified**: Your gut feelings get louder and clearer. * **Stress and Anxiety Reduction**: Watch your worries and tensions melt away. * **Boosted Confidence**: Feel more sure of yourself and your value. * **Wiser Decisions**: Navigate life with a sharper compass. * **Pure Bliss**: Experience moments of unadulterated joy. * **Stronger Boundaries**: Learn to say no with confidence. * **Shedding Limitations**: Free yourself from thoughts and patterns that hold you back. * **Breaking Old Habits**: Step out of cycles that no longer serve you. * **Increased Resilience**: Find strength to change what doesn't work in your life. * **Deeper Compassion**: Understand and connect with others on a new level. * **Clear Mind**: Enjoy the tranquility of a calm and focused brain. * **Creative and Spiritual Growth**: Explore new ideas and feel more connected to the world. * **Purpose and Direction**: Find your path and walk it with confidence. * **Healthier Relationships**: Connect with others in more meaningful ways. * **Unity and Gratitude**: Feel part of something bigger and appreciate the small things. * **Enhanced Intuitive Skills**: Tap into your inner psychic. * **Empowerment**: Take control of your life and happiness. **An Invitation to Remember** This space is not about performance or perfection. It is not about doing more, achieving more, or becoming someone new. It is about remembering. Feeling. Coming home. To your body. To your soul. To the divine intelligence already within you. Whether this is your first session or part of your deeper path, I welcome you with all my heart. With love, **Tracey Amoura** @traceyamoura \| [www.essencerising.com](http://www.essencerising.com) ***Got questions?*** Connect with me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/traceyamoura) or shoot an email to [kapbytracey@gmail.com](kapbytracey@gmail.com). Catch up on my *previous* sessions on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@kapbytracey). Want to know more about the event? Find all the details [here](https://essencerising.com/event/kap-toronto-mosaic-yoga-sterling-1pm-to-3pm-january-10).

Looking forward to having you join us! **• What we'll do** We will be meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at [The Maker Bean Cafe](https://themakerbean.com/) at [1052 Bloor Street West](https://goo.gl/maps/xB63PDggYo8PRWHC7) in Toronto. **There is no presentation or workshop** \- just people interested in 3D printing meeting to talk about it\! Please purchase a drink or food to support the event and The Maker Bean\, which donates the space at no cost to us\. **• What to bring** Curiosity about 3D printing products, services and training programs for makers of all ages. Business cards to network with other makers. **• Important to know** Join us to find out more about programs organized by the Maker Bean in Toronto and Makerwiz in Richmond Hill! [Makerwiz](https://makerwiz.com/) is Canada's hottest and coolest maker company and has been "Inspiring Boundless Creativity" since 2014\. We have been a long\-time sponsor of this group\. If you are interested in maker technologies from 3D printing and CNC to videography with drones to coding with robots\, come talk to us at our new 3DTech Shop \| DigiFab Lab \| STEAM3D Space north of Toronto\! \(120 East Beaver Creek Road\, Suite 200\, Richmond Hill\) [The Maker Bean](https://themakerbean.com/) is Toronto's first makerspace cafe (est. 2017) and where guests can enjoy great drinks and food in a warm, welcoming environment, while letting their imaginations soar by designing and making things together! We are excited to bring you Making in all its forms: from traditional arts & crafts to high-tech digital fabrication like 3D printing, laser cutting and educational workshops. Paired with locally roasted coffee and food, customers will share the experience of bringing their creative ideas to life!

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/Da9fZFxPfs **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

Hello Everybody! 【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）, near the Union Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】

Business Builders is a Toronto-based, in-person community for **professionals**, **founders**, and **entrepreneurs** who are building—or preparing to build—meaningful businesses. This is **not** a pitch room. This is **not** a motivational talk club. This is a **builder room**. We meet monthly to focus on **practical growth**, share real experiences, solve real business problems, and help each other move forward—together. Each session is built around one core theme that matters right now, such as: * Scaling systems and teams * Improving cash flow and financial clarity * Marketing and lead generation that actually converts * Hiring, delegation, and company culture * AI and automation in real-world businesses * Preventing burnout while maintaining momentum If you’re tired of surface-level networking events and want conversations that actually move your business forward, you’ll feel at home here. **Who This Group Is For** Business Builders is designed for people who are **actively building**. You’ll fit right in if you are: * A business owner or founder * An entrepreneur or independent professional * Running (or growing toward) a real business * Focused on revenue, systems, and long-term sustainability * Looking for meaningful conversations—not business card swaps **This group is especially valuable if you want:** * Honest conversations about what’s working and what isn’t * Practical frameworks you can apply immediately * Accountability and momentum between sessions * A trusted circle of peers who understand the challenges of ownership **What We Do at Each Meetup** Every month, we host a **2-hour in-person session** built around one high-impact theme. **Each meetup includes:** * **Practical Learning** Short, focused insights from an experienced guest or facilitator. * **Real Conversations** Members share wins, challenges, and what they’re currently working through. * **Hands-On Building** Group exercises, workshops, or problem-solving sessions—not passive listening. * **Momentum & Accountability** You leave with clarity, next steps, and support from the group. **Typical Meetup Agenda** **Arrival & Intro (10 min)** Casual mingling, introductions, and agenda overview. **Expert Talk or Theme Presentation (30 min)** A focused presentation on the month’s topic by an experienced practitioner. **Open Sharing & Discussion (30 min)** Members share a win, a challenge, or a current focus area. **Group Workshop (30 min)** Hands-on work on a specific business problem or exercise. **Guided Theme Discussion (15 min)** Facilitated conversation to go deeper on the topic. **Wrap-Up & Social (5 min)** Next steps, upcoming dates, and casual networking. **Topic of the Month** Top 10 AI Tools Every Business Builder Should Know AI is no longer a future trend, it’s a practical advantage for builders who know how to use it correctly. This month, we’ll break down 10 high-impact AI tools that business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs can use right now to think better, grow faster, automate smarter, and build more efficiently. **Meetup Details** **Frequency:** Monthly **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM **Duration:** 2 hours **Location:** Rotating venues in Toronto Exact location details are shared before each event. **Community Values** To keep this group high-quality and valuable for everyone, we operate with a few simple principles: * Be practical * Be honest * Be generous * Be willing to ask for help * Find ways to add value * Respect everyone’s time * Support others before asking for support This is a peer-driven community. Everyone contributes. **What This Group Is NOT** To set clear expectations: ❌ Not a sales pitch room ❌ Not a casual networking happy hour Due to limited capacity, **walk-ins will not be accepted**.

Coming in January 2026: a warm, reflective gathering to close one chapter and open another. More details coming soon. Together, we look back at the moments, shifts, and practices that shaped the past year—what worked, what surprised us, and what we’re ready to release. Then we lean forward into who we want to become: the intentions, experiments, and stories we want next January’s version of ourselves to be telling. A gentle, inspiring circle that invites clarity, connection, and shared wisdom.Check us out on Meetup to learn more and rsvp #womeninagilecolumbus #womeninagile

SQL Server 2025 delivers a major round of improvements across performance, security, manageability, and hybrid connectivity, and this session gives you a practical, no‑nonsense tour of what matters most. We’ll cover enhancements to the core engine, query processing, storage, and availability that benefit DBAs and developers regardless of where SQL Server runs. You’ll see how SQL Server 2025 aligns with Azure SQL’s roadmap while still supporting strong on‑premises and VM‑based deployments. We’ll highlight new management, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities designed to simplify operations and reduce firefighting. AI‑powered features exist in this release, but the focus here is on the foundational improvements you can use immediately. Whether you’re modernizing, maintaining, or planning your next upgrade cycle, this session will help you understand what’s new and how to prepare your environment and your team.

**Course Overview:** For project management professionals, the PMP certification is a widely accepted credential. It attests to their proficiency in project management and leadership. Obtaining PMP certification indicates proficiency in project management techniques and a dedication to best practices. It raises earning potential, creates new chances, and improves career prospects. The Project Management Institute (PMI) administers the PMP certification, which necessitates passing a demanding exam, proving experience, and fulfilling professional development criteria. **Training Overview:** This in-depth PMP® course is carefully crafted to provide professionals with the information, tools, and techniques needed to lead projects in a wide range of industries. Updated according to the most recent PMBOK® Guide and PMI standards, the course addresses fundamental project management areas such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project. Attendees will receive hands-on practice through live case studies, interactive training, and exam techniques so that they are well-equipped to take the PMP certification exam. The training is also in compliance with the PMI 35 contact hour requirement and is conducted by certified trainers with real-world industry experience. 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**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

**This is a paid program.** **Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/bhuta-shuddhi-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-16-2026)\>\> to register\.** ### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.** **Benefits:** * **Keeps the system in harmony and balance** * **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy** * **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system** **For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.** **This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. I've been hardware hacking a See N Say to make it say whatever I want - while the project is in progress still, it should be working by this meetup! I'll bring it for demo. [See N Say Project](https://github.com/cdeever/esp32-see-n-say) While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.