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**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**Cogito ergo creo — I think, therefore I create.** First gathering of OpenClaw Bulgaria — a community for builders who use AI agents as creative partners, not just tools. **The format — three phases:** 🧠 **Mental** — The idea. What AI agents actually are, how they think, remember, and act. Not theory — the real shift happening right now. 💻 **Demo** — See it work. Live walkthrough of an AI agent doing real tasks — memory, skills, autonomy. No slides, no fluff. 🔥 **Live** — Your turn. Bring your laptop, your project, your questions. Build something, break something, ask anything. Open floor. **Who is this for?** Developers, makers, entrepreneurs, and the simply curious. Whether you've been running agents for months or just heard about it — if you like building things, you belong here. **Language:** English + Bulgarian — whatever flows naturally. 📍 **Location: SOHO — HOLISTIC Room, 4 Iskar Street, Sofia 1000 (near Serdika metro stati**on) 🕐 **Start:** 17:00 🌐 www.openclaw.bg 💬 discord.gg/qu4gusnZd3 This is a recurring meetup — **every first Thursday of the month.** Come once, come always. Hosted by Alex Alexiew & Aria 🤖 ─── 🇧🇬 **Български** Cogito ergo creo — Мисля, следователно създавам. Първата среща на OpenClaw Bulgaria — общност за хора, които създават с AI агенти, а не просто ги ползват. **Форматът — три фази:** 🧠 **Mental** — Идеята. Какво всъщност са AI агентите, как мислят, помнят и действат. Не теория — истинската промяна, която се случва сега. 💻 **Demo** — Вижте го на живо. AI агент изпълнява реални задачи — памет, умения, автономия. Без презентации, без празни приказки. 🔥 **Live** — Вашият ред. Донесете лаптоп, проект, въпроси. Създайте нещо, счупете нещо, питайте каквото искате. **За кого е?** Разработчици, създатели, предприемачи и просто любопитни. Не е нужен опит — достатъчно е да обичате да строите неща. 📍 **Локация: SOHO — зала HOLISTIC, ул. „Искър“ 4, София 1000 (до метростанция Сердика**) 🕐 **Начало:** 17:00 🌐 www.openclaw.bg 💬 discord.gg/qu4gusnZd3 Срещаме се **всеки първи четвъртък от месеца.** Елате веднъж, останете завинаги.

Здравейте, приятели, В първия ден на април ще си говорим за нещо, през което почти всеки е минал, но рядко се разказва честно. Наш гост ще бъде **Калин Каракехайов** с темата: „Как WordPress се вписва в пътя на Интернет предприемача“ Казват, че най-трудно е началото. А понякога е и най-хаотичното, най-обърканото… и най-ценният учител. В тази лекция Калин ще ни върне назад към първите си стъпки – време, в което още не е знаел как се правят пари онлайн, пробвал е различни неща и един вид е "преоткривал топлата вода", но все пак винаги по свой си начин. Именно този път - с грешките, експериментите и малките победи - стои в основата на това, което изгражда по-късно. Какво да очаквате от лекцията му: * реална история за старта без опит и без ясна посока * как се стига от „нямам идея как работи това“ до устойчив онлайн бизнес * къде и как WordPress влиза в играта като инструмент за изграждане, тестване и развитие на идеи * какви грешки си струва да направите (и кои е по-добре да пропуснете) * практически поглед върху мисленето на един интернет предприемач Това няма да е просто техническа лекция, а разговор за процеса - за решенията, съмненията и моментите, в които WordPress се превръща от инструмент в реална възможност. Както винаги, ще отделим време за въпроси, дискусия и нетуъркинг – онази част, в която най-често се раждат нови идеи и бъдещи проекти. Очакваме ви на първи април в познатата ни уютна обстановка на **Sky Beauty Lab.** Събитието и този път се реализира с подкрепата на нашите партньори - **JetHost.BG, SuperHosting.BG**, **Delta.BG** и **Jump.bg**, които продължават да стоят зад WordPress Sofia Meetup и общността ни като цяло. И разбира се - благодарим на **WordPress**. Не просто като платформа, а като безплатен инструмент, който дава възможност на всеки да започне. Поканете приятели и колеги или споделете събитието - ще е супер да се съберем повече хора! Както всеки път, срещата ще бъде напълно безплатна и отворена за всички, като единственото нещо, което трябва да направите, е да се запишете в събитието тук в платформата. Ако имате Facebook акаунт, можете да се включите в WordPress Sofia Meetup групата: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/344049376341346](https://www.facebook.com/groups/344049376341346), в която обсъждаме предстоящите събития, коментираме актуални теми и си помагаме. Заповядайте и в Sofia WooCommerce Meetup! Независимо дали сте начинаещ или опитен професионалист, ако имате интерес към WordPress и WooCommerce, се абонирайте за предстоящите събития и останете в течение за новините и полезната информация около WooCommerce. Запишете се в групата тук: [https://www.meetup.com/sofia-woocommerce-meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/sofia-woocommerce-meetup/) За тези, които не знаят: месечните срещи на WordPress Sofia Meetup събират десетки хора (независимо дали са професионалисти или абсолютно начинаещи), които по някакъв начин са свързани с най-използваната система за управление на съдържанието в света. Те са напълно безплатни и отворени за всички, които обичат WordPress - единственото нещо, което трябва да направите, за да присъствате, е да се регистрирате в събитията тук. До скоро! :)

На 1 април Xcoders се събира отново, за да си поговорим за AI и по-конкретно може ли наистина да ни помага със SwiftUI. 🔹 SwiftUI + AI: Practical Workflows 🙋‍♂️ Емил Атанасов 🗓️ 1 април 2026 от 19:00 📍 Barter - Community Hub, бул. Черни връх 47 Емил Атанасов е основател на Lancelot Mobile и CTO на Lunar Lizard. Работи с мобилни технологии още от 2006, когато започва с J2ME. Той е автор на книгата Learn Swift by Building Applications и преподава курсове по Swift и iOS в Софийския университет. В свободното си време изследва нови технологии, играе настолни и видео игри.

Fresh from KubeCon EU 2026, join us for an evening of talks, knowledge sharing, and networking! 📅 Date: Friday, April 2, 2026 🕖 Time: 19:00 📍 Venue: SAP Labs Bulgaria, ul. Srebarna, Sofia ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📋 AGENDA 19:00 – 19:10 - Doors open & networking 19:10 – 19:15 - Welcome & intro 19:15 – 19:40 🎤 Talk 1: From Bare Metal to Cloud: Owning the Stack Without a Hyperscaler(In English) - Boris Kochev 🗣️ Boris Kochev — SAP Labs Bulgaria What does it take to build cloud infrastructure starting from physical servers while remaining independent from hyperscalers? This talk explores the foundations of modern open infrastructure in the context of growing interest in vendor-neutral and sovereign cloud services. We'll begin with a walk-through of the European Apeiro Reference Architecture initiative and its role in promoting open-source, interoperable cloud technologies. From there, we'll dive into bare metal provisioning using IronCore/CobaltCore and Metal API, showing how physical servers can be automated and integrated into a programmable infrastructure layer. We'll finish zooming out to see the bigger picture: how these building blocks can be combined into a full Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform. 19:45 – 20:10 🎤 Talk 2: KubeCon Recap - Open Mic (БГ/EN) 20:10 – 21:30(22) Q&A, networking & drinks 🍻 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📝 NOTES \- The event is free and open to everyone \- Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly \- Hosted at SAP Labs Bulgaria 🙏 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ See you there! 🚀

What counts as betrayal? Does art require authenticity? How do we define fairness? Do our memories make us who we are? In this event, we will explore these questions and more by discussing detailed scenarios where these ethical dilemmas play out. We’ll rotate in small groups between four different scenarios. Debate, share, and hear how others think. This is for anyone who enjoys: * Thought-provoking discussions * Meeting new people in small groups * Practical philosophy 📅 Date: Tuesday, 31 March 🕖 Time: Event begins at 19:15 📍 Location: The Steps (upstairs) 🎟️ Price: Free NOTE: There is NO LIMIT on the number of participants, Meetup sets a restriction automatically. Even if you don't reserve a spot, you can still come along.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.** We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on: **How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.** We’ll cover: * what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level) * why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.) * how people are building real systems with them today * where things break in practice This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A. Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join. No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems. We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.