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To Customer Value and Beyond & OKR Leaders at SAP
We are excited to announce our next meetup, which will be hosted at the impressive SAP Berlin office. We are so excited to join forces with the OKR Leaders community to move beyond Customer Value and goal setting towards value driven integrated strategy execution. 🚀
Get ready for snacks, drinks and plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
🗓️ **Agenda**:
• 18:30 – 19:00: Arrival and Registration
• 19:00 – 19:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 19:15 – 20:30: Goal setting beyond organizational boundaries: Still Cooking 👩🏼🍳👩🏻🍳
• 20:30 – 21:00: Networking
⏰ **Doors Open:** 18:30
📍 **Location:** SAP Office, George-Stephenson-Str. 7-11, 10557 Berlin
**Important: Please register with your full name for smooth check-in at the venue. Photos will be taken during the event for the purpose of sharing wrap-up posts and event summaries.**
Expect an exciting and engaged discussion and feel free to bring questions of your own.
We are looking forward to having you back,
Steven & Stefan
Act Easy
**This event can be different from anything you have experienced before - if you're willing to jump in.**
This is something vivid, something challenging, something new: spontaneous, creative, fun, goofy, because we blend theatre with real-life interactions.
Together, we improvise scenes and playful actions in public places, such as cafes, bars, public transport, and more. While acting out, the public becomes the audience — without even knowing it.
We start easy and become more creative and a little crazier over time.
You might change your life tonight.
Group size: 6–8 people.
English and German are both welcome. No acting experience required.
They don't accept credit cards in the Dachkammer. So cash is needed.
hosted by sOcial saloon
OKR Leaders Meetup #6 - From Beginners to Experts - everyone is welcome!
✨ Let the lively discussions continue! ✨
**Join Us for our 6th OKR Meetup** \- at the SAP Headquarter\.
We are so excited to join forces with the community of **Customer Value and Beyond** to move beyond OKRs and goal setting towards value driven integrated strategy execution. 🚀
🗓️ **Agenda:**
* 18:30 – 19:00: Arrival and Registration
* 19:00 – 19:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks
* 19:15 – 20:30: Goal setting beyond organizational boundaries: Panel Discussion with Ambre Jeanneau
* 20:30 – 21:00: Networking
⏰ **Doors Open:** 18:30
📍 **Location:** SAP Office, George-Stephenson-Str. 7-11, 10557 Berlin
**Important: Please register with your full name for smooth check-in at the venue. Photos will be taken during the event for the purpose of sharing wrap-up posts and event summaries.**
We can't wait to welcome you for an evening of fresh perspectives, bold conversations and real connection.
Our OKR meetups thrive on commitment, meaningful exchange and good planning. To improve planning reliability and reduce no-shows, we’re introducing a small attendance fee of €4.78.
This allows us to keep offering high-quality meetups for an engaged community. If you’re unable to pay the fee, please reach out. We’re happy to find a solution!
🚫 No sales, no pitches, no hidden agendas
This is not a sales or marketing event. Our Meetups are purely focused on learning, sharing experiences, and open exchange. We want to create a safe and trusted space where insights, challenges, and lessons learned can be discussed openly.
See you soon!
Vivien & Maxi
Intro to Improv: Presence & Spontaneity (Thursdays)
Thursdays 19:00-21:30, March 12-April 30
Class Show: Thursday May 7
Prerequisites: none!
ImprovWorks Berlin is excited to announce our next round of improv comedy courses! We truly believe that everyone can become confident and funny on stage.
Over 8 weekly classes, we explore the principles of comedic improvisation primarily through short-form games. Together, we create a conscious, supportive space where we focus on becoming good listeners, making spontaneous choices, and working together as a team. We’ll empower each other with the “Freedom to Fail,” thereby unleashing our inner creativity. The concepts of presence, agreement, trust, commitment and support are fostered through large and small group exercises.
We’ll also have a ton of fun and make new friends! In the end-of-class show, you’ll get to show off all you’ve learned to an invited audience of family and friends.
Thursdays 19:00-21:30, March 12-April 30
Class Show: Thursday May 7
Spots are limited in these small classes, so sign up soon!
[https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online)
12MIN.ME | BERLIN | STARTUP #1.2 🚀
**🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION: we moved to luma. please RVSP [HERE](https://luma.com/12min.me_Berlin)🚨🚨🚨**
# [12min.me](https://12min.me/) START UP is a brand new morning format for bold ideas and fresh perspectives
Berlin Startup Community, we’re launching something new.
Together with betahaus, we’re bringing the [12min.me](http://12min.me/) spirit into the morning.
[12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP is a three-part breakfast series, embedded in the well-known betabreakfast format.
Instead of three speakers in one evening, we do things differently.
One morning. One speaker. One focused impulse.
12 minutes. One voice. Zero fluff.
Join us for the first edition of [12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP, a compact morning session for founders, operators, creatives and everyone building things that matter.
**✔️ What to expect**
* One inspiring startup-related talk
* 12 minutes of sharp insight
* Curated exchange over breakfast
* The familiar [12min.me](http://12min.me/) energy, just earlier in the day#
🚀 **The formula stays the same**
* 12 minutes talk
* 12 minutes of Q&A
* 12 minutes of networking
The familiar [12min.me](http://12min.me/) energy, just earlier in the day
**🎤 Our speakers**
**Speaker 1 @March 5**
**[Jonathan Hegel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-beisiegel) from [FW Systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frachtwerk/)**
Jonathan is the CEO of FW Systems, a specialized system house for open source solutions and IT services with a fixed-price model. After years in traditional IT, where he regularly had to work night shifts due to emergencies, he decided to do things better—for customers and for IT professionals. Today, he help SMEs transform their IT from a constant work in progress to a reliable infrastructure they can depend on.
**Jonathan\`s talk: "How we are completely rethinking system administration as a service for your company"**
Companies cannot possibly do everything themselves. So things like accounting, logistics, and IT are outsourced to external service providers. In the IT sector, system houses have been doing very well for themselves in recent decades! Every little thing is charged for, and if there are any errors, the customer is expected to open a ticket. We are rethinking this! We are applying the “as-a-service” concept from Airbnb, Uber, and Everstox to system administration and taking responsibility. Jonathan will show how this works in his talk.
**Speaker 2 @March 12**
**[Anne Biedermann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-biedermann/), independent wealth partner for women**
Anne has extensive experience across venture capital, single-family-office & HNWI investing, and early-stage operations. She works with investors who are building, inheriting, or stewarding wealth on how to allocate capital with clarity — particularly where venture capital intersects with long-term wealth strategy. Anne also invests personally, giving her a practitioner’s perspective on capital allocation decisions.
**Anna\`s talk: "Not All Capital Is the Same: Decoding Investor Behavior"**
Founders often assume all investors evaluate risk, timelines, and returns the same way and that assumption is costly. This session breaks down how funds, family offices, and individual investors actually make decisions, where founder–investor misalignment typically begins, and how founders can better position themselves for the right kind of capital, not just any capital.
**Speaker 3 @March 19**
**[Immo Ait Stapelfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/immoaitstapelfeld/), Co-Founder & CEO at [913.ai](https://913.ai)**
**"From Legal Complexity to Practical AI. How We Help Regulated Industries Use AI Without Losing Control"**
This presentation tells the story of Immo’s transition from a trained lawyer working in mass proceedings to an entrepreneur building AI products for regulated industries. His legal background, combined with hands-on experience as a founder, shaped a pragmatic view on AI. not as a disruptive replacement, but as a controlled and compliant tool. At[ ](http://913.ai)[913.ai](https://913.ai), this perspective enables conservative organizations such as insurers to enter the AI era in a way that respects regulation, responsibility, and existing teams while still unlocking real efficiency gains.
📅 **The series at a glance**
[12min.me](http://12min.me/) STARTUP consists of three independent sessions. Please follow the luma link for registration:
* [March 5, 2025](https://luma.com/yo32qaud)
* [March 12, 2025](https://luma.com/y0wytmck)
* [March 19, 2025](https://luma.com/cucrx8is)
Each session has its own Luma page and can be attended individually.
📍**Event details for the whole series**
* **Location**: betahaus Kreuzberg, Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin
* **Time**: Doors open 9:30, Start 10:00, End 11:00
* **Entry**: Free entry including breakfast and drinks
* **RSVP:** via [Lu.ma](http://lu.ma/) to save your spot as spots are limited
**Why mornings**
Because good ideas don’t only happen after work.
We believe in strong insights, respectful use of time and real conversations, even before noon.
🎈🎈🎈 Join our WhatsApp group for more details and to engage with the community - [HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWphInbgYaKJUGv7Uusum9) we go. 🎈🎈🎈
We’re looking forward to kicking off this new format with you.
Lots of love,
Your [12min.me](http://12min.me) Berlin crew
[Sandra](http://linkedin.com/in/sandrakarner), Olha, Silvana, Ben
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Meet Your Creative Monsters - Breathwork & Sharing session
This gathering is part of an ongoing exploration of creative block and the strange inner patterns that often interfere with the creative process. In the Poetic Toolbox we sometimes call these patterns creative monsters — the voices, doubts, and protective mechanisms that show up when we try to make something meaningful.
During the evening we’ll explore these ideas through a mix of conversation, reflection, and a gentle embodiment practice designed to reconnect with the body and creativity from a calmer place.
You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to join. Curiosity about your own creative process is enough.
Toward the end of the evening we’ll move into a light breathwork and visualization practice, followed by a quiet moment of creative integration and sharing.
If you’re planning to join, please bring:
• a yoga mat
• something to cover your eyes (eye mask or scarf)
• a small pillow or neck support
• a light blanket in case you get chilly
Looking forward to exploring this together.
There Must Be a Lilac: EventStorming with Alberto Brandolini
*This event is a collaboration with our friends from Domain Driven Design Berlin, check out their Meetup page [here](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/domain-driven-design-berlin/) and sign up there!*
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**About the evening**
He's back! The inventor of EventStorming is once again joining the Berlin Collaborative Modeling Meetup for an evening of massive learning, massive laughter, and no doubt a massive number of sticky notes.
This is a rare opportunity to spend time with a true thought leader in the DDD community and the person who contributed to the world the whole premise of our meetup. He's full of insights and stories, wit and wisdom, and we are lucky to have him drop by to share them with us. Don't miss this one!
**Please do not RSVP if you do not intend to come. For this event only, we have to limit attendance.**
As always, everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a software engineer to participate. In fact, it would be great to have more people who aren't software engineers. We're here to solve problems cross-functionally, not get into implementation details. As long as you care passionately about getting things right, then you belong here!
This is a hands-on workshop. Be prepared to participate fully and add to the energy of the room. Looking forward to seeing you there!
**RSVPS:**
**Please sing up on the event page from [Domain Driven Design Berlin](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/domain-driven-design-berlin/)!**
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**Code of Conduct**
We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. The event space operates under largely compatible [Thoughtworks Meetups & Events CoC](https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-de/about-us/events/code-of-conduct-germany).
**Accessibility**
The Location is accessible for wheelchair users. This includes the entrance (no steps to get into the location), toilets and the stage.
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Coffee Run Club Lichtenberg
Fuelled by our pre-workout Espresso we go on a scenic run to Treptower Park. Whether you're training for a marathon or just decided to give running a shot: with us, you are welcome. We offer 5k or 10k routes, both with plenty of talk and good vibes all the way.
> Meet us @ 9:20 AM @ Green Wall Coffee Lichtenberg
> Get your pre-workout Espresso for only €1
Productive Sunday Morning - Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all work welcome)
Hey everyone!
I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂
To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique:
**50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks.
It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique).
Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background.
I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-)
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AGENDA:
* **15min Intro**
* Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today
* **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...*
* ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones)
* ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc.
* Repeat
* Conclude and celebrate your progress
Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊
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We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵
**\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***
Short & Sweet Improv Jam
It's short-form improv by the sweetest people on earth, including... YOU!
Hosted by members of ImprovWorks, it's Berlin's only short-form improv jam! We'll pick some improv games in a range of difficulties, and if you want to play, just sign up.
We aim to create an atmosphere where both first-timers can feel comfortable and supported getting on stage, and more experienced performers can get some fun practice.
Doors: 19:30, Jam: 20:00
Tickets are free, but limited in number, get yours in advance to avoid disappointment: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)
🎬 MAKE YOUR MOV(I)E Kick-Off Event
You’ve been meaning to make a film… but somehow it never happens.
The **Movie Nerds Filmmaking Challenge** is here to change that.
Over the next **8 weeks**, we challenge you and ourselves to write, shoot, and finish a short film.
At this kick-off event we will:
* reveal the **official challenge prompt**
* explain the **rules and timeline**
* share tips on **how to make a film** within the challenge timeframe
* **creative sessions** to get you into gear
* help you **find collaborators** if you want to work in a team
You can join as a **director, writer, actor, cinematographer, editor**, or just someone curious about filmmaking. Beginners and experienced filmmakers are welcome.
**Challenge timeline**
Kick-off event — 15 March
Film deadline — 8 May
Community screening — 10 May
Films should be **2–12 minutes long** and must be filmed during the challenge period.
At the final screening we celebrate all films together and give out an **audience award and jury award**.
🎬 **Stop waiting. Start creating!**
All you need to know about the challenge:
https://movienerds.com/movie-challenge
Pitch and Planning Session # 56 - FREE EVENT
**\*\*\* Please note the new time! This will take place at 15:30 instead of the usual 19:00.\*\*\***
The next **Pitch and Planning Session** will be on **Sun. Mar. 15th at 15:30.** We are super looking forward to hearing your pitches and watching you meet people ready to help you make your films a reality in the really real world!
📍The event is located at **House of Music** in RAW Gelande, Revalerstr 99, 10245 Berlin . The event is on the ground floor, by the bar. This is a very large and amazing space that we are now calling home.
Please note that this is **a free event**. In order to support the work we do, our community, and the lovely space that is gracious enough to let us hold events there, **All we ask is that that you have 2 drinks** of some kind.
For those who are new, our Pitch and Planning Session is a monthly English language event held here in Berlin for people who have an idea for a film and would like to pitch it, as well as those people who are eager to work on films. It's all about getting films made.
If you have a film idea that is burning a hole in your brain, tell the people in the audience your story idea and hopefully you will meet people who can help you make your idea into a reality!
This event is also for people who want to help out in all aspects of filmmaking to help make these pitches happen. So if your passion is camera, sound, hair and makeup, writing, lighting, fighting, or anything that could help, you are always welcome. Whether you're new to filmmaking or experienced and want to work on something cool and creative, no matter what your area of expertise/interest is, this is for you!
Be sure to show up to either pitch your idea or be ready to listen to some interesting pitches from excited people and potentially help someone make their film. Let's make some cool shit!
If you still want more information you can head on over to our website:
*https://berlinfilmcommunity.com/pitch_and_planning/*
I have been a part of making some of these pitched projects into real world movies and I have always had a blast.
Pitch. Improve. Connect.
# Pitch. Improve. Connect.
📅 **March 15, 2026**
⏰ **1:00 PM – 6:00 PM**
📍 **The Social Hub Berlin**
Join us for an interactive startup session where founders, builders, and startup enthusiasts come together to pitch ideas, receive feedback, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Whether you are working on an early-stage startup or simply curious about the startup world, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with other ambitious builders.
During the event, selected founders will present their startup ideas and receive constructive feedback from the audience while connecting with other entrepreneurs.
**Our goal is simple: help founders improve their ideas while creating valuable connections.**
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# 👀 Want to Attend?
If you would like to watch the pitches, meet founders, and network, attendance is completely free.
Please register on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-improve-connect-tickets-1984825987960?aff=oddtdtcreator) or [Luma](https://luma.com/jjr25ack)** using the **General Admsission ticket.**
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# 🎤 Want to Pitch Your Startup?
If you would like to present your startup, you can apply for a **Pitch Ticket (€5) on Meetup**.
The small contribution helps us cover basic event costs such as the screen and technical setup.
To pitch at the event:
1️⃣ Purchase a **Pitch Your Idea Ticket (€5)**
2️⃣ Send your **pitch deck, picture of yourself and your LinkedIn profile** to:
📩 **info@datenstrom-3ag.com**
Please send these materials **after registering** so we can prepare the presentation order.
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# 🤝 Join Our WhatsApp Community
For updates about upcoming events, networking opportunities, and founder meetups, join our **WhatsApp community** where entrepreneurs support, connect, and grow together.
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[Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5MlDQgJtG0GF6WdRu3dYb?mode=gi_t)
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**We look forward to seeing you in Berlin’s startup community and creating an inspiring afternoon of ideas, feedback, and connections.**
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First Friday Women's Self Defense Workshop
The Mission: Finding Your Strength
It’s natural to feel intimidated by the idea of a self-defense class. At Kore, our “First Friday” sessions are designed to replace that hesitation with confidence. This isn’t about traditional “gym moves” or martial arts rituals—it’s about taking agency over your life.
Taught by our Certified Female Instructors, this free workshop focuses on practical applications of the Kore Standard. We help you sharpen your natural intuition and provide a toolkit of effective, simple responses to common safety concerns. This is about building the confidence to navigate the world on your own terms.
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.
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## **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?**
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## **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.
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## **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.
ProductTank DC Happy Hour 3/31
🍻 What: ProductTank Happy Hour -- Join your fellow DC product people for a casual opportunity to connect and learn more about all things product from our ProductTank members. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or interested in diving into product management, all are welcome!
🏢 Where: The Admiral in Dupont (1 block from Dupont Metro) -- Guests will be asked to open their own tab. There is no minimum required.
🕒 When: 3/31/26 6:00-8:00 PM
👋We hope to see you there!
Build Smarter — Grow Without Burnout | Career Pivot Lessons (Ashburn)
# ✨ Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn)
**Saturday, March 14 • 2–4 PM • Ashburn, VA**
What if growing your work didn’t have to come with constant exhaustion?
This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** — and without chasing work that drains your energy.
Whether you’re launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same:
👉 protect your energy
👉 make smarter pivots
👉 build momentum that lasts
👉 apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows
Over 12 years, I’ve launched **7 startups and side hustles** — alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasn’t scaling tactics…
It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers — an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout.
A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways — helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity.
During this session, I’ll share real founder insights — including a live screen walkthrough — showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle.
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## What We’ll Explore
1. **How to recognize when to pivot — and when to stay the course**
2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles**
3. **Founder decision-making under pressure**
4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum**
5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture**
6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows**
This is not a lecture or pitch — it’s a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts.
Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately.
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## Event Details
💵 $20 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks
📍 Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP)
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
👥 Max 15 attendees — intentionally small for meaningful conversation
Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas.
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## About the Space — Startup Garage Style
Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage — a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate — closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar.
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## Background — Corporate to Founder Journey
After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience.
If you’re exploring a career pivot or next chapter, you’ll find this conversation highly practical.
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## 🔗 Builder Ecosystem & Resources
🌐 Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
▶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness)
💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/)
🤝 Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/)
📚 Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)
Everything shared comes from lived founder experience — not theory.
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**Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**
Hacking the Stack: Using OpenSearch Dashboards as an Application Framework
**Agenda:**
* 6-6:30 pm: Networking and food/drinks
* 6:30-7:15 pm: Announcements and presentation
* 7:15 pm-7:30 pm: Q&A and close-out
**Hacking the Stack: Using OpenSearch Dashboards as an Application Framework**
Most developers treat OpenSearch Dashboards (OSD) strictly as a visualization layer—a place for charts and graphs. They are missing the bigger picture. OSD is a powerful, untapped environment for full-stack application development. In this session, we peel back the architecture of **an enterprise-grade risk, compliance, and security platform built entirely *on top of* OSD**. We moved beyond simple plugins and pushed OSD to its limits to create a seamless, interactive application experience.
Join us for a deep dive into the engineering reality of the OpenSearch stack, including:
* **The Analysis:** Why the OpenSearch stack beat out the competition.
* **The Build,** **Beyond Visualization:** How to implement custom React components to build complex workflows and interactive UIs within OSD.
* **The Integrations:** Integrating Wazuh for agent management and ingesting data at scale.
* **The “Gotchas”:** Honest, real-world lessons on data handling, state management, and what to look out for.
**If you are ready to push your plugins from “reporting tools” to “robust software,” do not miss this session!**
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.





















