Marketing and Sales

We are excited to announce our next meetup, which will again be hosted at the beautiful [HubSpot](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#) Berlin offices. Get ready for rooftop views, snacks, drinks and plenty of opportunities to learn and share. Agenda: 6.00pm - Casual arrival 6.30pm - Welcome and intro to "To Customer Value and Beyond" 6.45pm - Benefits of a value-driven sales approach: Led by Angeley Mullins ([Aetheris Ventures](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aetherisventures/)), we’re bringing together three leaders who have cracked the code on value-driven growth: - [Caroline Dépierre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdepierre/) ([Pollup AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pollup-data/)): Elevating customer ops through AI. - [Pavel Novák](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgrpavelnovak/) ([Pricefx](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pricefx/)): Architecting revenue enablement. - [Balaji Kannadasan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/balajikannadasan/) (ex-[Infor](https://www.linkedin.com/company/infor/)): Mastering value engineering. 7.45pm - Q&A 8.00pm - Networking A heartfelt thank you to our friends at HubSpot for providing the location! Drinks and snacks will, of course, be provided. Expect an exciting and engaged discussion and feel free to bring questions of your own.

Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\! Our wednesday training is focused on **Striking and Weapon training as well as the sparring in those disciplines**. This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Arts. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts or Weapon fighting Styles like FMA, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level. Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts. We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other. Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today! And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;) Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese. If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !

An engaging, high-energy evening focused on audience engagement, effective feedback, and leadership through communication — right in the heart of Berlin. **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** invites you to a special workshop meeting at our home at Das Center, Potsdamer Platz, in the stunning Imperial Historic Breakfast Hall. This evening brings together two practical workshops designed to help you connect more powerfully with your audience and give feedback that truly supports growth. Expect a welcoming, international atmosphere where ideas are tested, skills are sharpened, and confidence grows through practice and reflection. **Workshops** **The Art of Audience Engagement** This workshop examines how great speakers consistently capture and sustain attention. Based on the study of high-impact speakers and personal speaking experience, it reveals practical engagement techniques Toastmasters can use right away to make speeches more dynamic, memorable, and audience-centered. **Effective Evaluation – From Feedback to Leadership** This workshop explores how evaluations influence confidence, motivation, and growth. Drawing on best practices and real club experience, it introduces practical approaches evaluators can apply immediately to make feedback clearer, more supportive, and development-oriented — turning evaluation into a meaningful leadership moment. **🕢 Time:** Doors open at 7:15 PM Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM **[What you’ll gain 🎤](https://luma.com/n22m5azb)** • Practical techniques to capture and hold audience attention • Clear frameworks for giving focused, motivating feedback • Insight into how evaluation becomes a leadership skill • A supportive, international group of 25–30 participants *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[See you Wednesday night!](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)**[ 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

Cuban salsa classes every Wednesday . Join us, learn how to dance, save lives and make friends! **Classes**: 19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free) 20:00 - Beginners 2 21.00 - Improvers 1 **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You don't need any prior dancing experience. - You get to know loads of new people. - No registration, just swing by. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water**? Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

Ready to captivate any audience, nail your next presentation, or give feedback that people actually enjoy hearing? Then come check out **First Berlin Toastmasters**, Berlin's oldest public speaking club. We're a warm, supportive, and international community here to learn, practice, and grow together. Our meetings are full of laughter, and every voice adds something special. The stage is a safe space, so come by, listen, and see how much fun communication can be. Please, be our guest! The most important people in the room aren't the speakers, they're the audience. Your presence, energy, and reactions are what bring the evening to life. **When** 🗓️ Every **1st & 3rd Wednesday** of the month 🕒 Doors open at **6:30 PM** \- Event starts at **6:45 PM** sharp **Where** St. Lukas-Kirche (near Anhalter Bahnhof) Bernburger Straße 4-5 10963 Berlin 📍 [https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9](https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9) You’ll find us in the **Gemeindesaal** on the first floor of the building to the right of the church. We look forward to welcoming you! Best wishes, John aka Yevgen Schweden - VP Public Relations Important note: We take pictures and clips during our meetings for promotional use only. By attending our meetings, you agree to that by default. If you don´t want to be on any picture, please let the VP PR or another representative from the board know (for example the president.)

Hola chicos, Moin zusammen, lasst uns Deutsch und Spanisch sprechen und ein paar Bier zusammen trinken, die Idee ist einfach und gut :) Bitte bringt zumindest basis Deutsch oder Spanisch Kenntnisse mit! Vamos a hablar español y alemán y tomar unas cervezas, la idea es simple y buena jaja. ¡Por favor, ven por lo menos con un nivel básico de español o alemán! Danke, gracias!

**Space is limited! RSVP on the [343 Labs Website](https://343labs.de/events/ableton-user-group-berlin-3/) to reserve your spot!** This month we will host an intimate **Track Feedback Session** where producers of all levels come together to share new tracks and works-in-progress. Peers and experienced mentors will offer each participant constructive feedback aimed at helping you improve your track; from songwriting to arrangement to sound design to mixing. Register now on the 343 Labs website and **bring your track on the day of the event** (mp3 file, email link, private Soundcloud). This monthly meetup is open to producers, songwriters, DJs, and musicians of all types and proficiency levels who use Ableton and are looking to exchange ideas, network, meet like-minded producers, and learn new tips and tricks from our presenters and fellow participants.

**Veranstaltungsort:** Café Amelie Pappelallee 11 10437 Berlin Nächste **U-Bahn-Station**: U2 Eberswalder Straße (4 Gehminuten) **Start:** 09:10 Uhr **Einlass:** ab 09:00 Uhr Wir starten ins neue Jahr und laden erneut ins Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg ein. Wie auf dem Bild bereits ersichtlich "streckt" sich das Café, was uns eine besonders geeignete Basis für intensiven Austausch zwischen den Teilnehmern ermöglicht. Darüber hinaus gibt es hervorragenden Kaffee sowie Gebäck- und Kuchen-Spezialitäten, vielleicht sogar in einem besonderen Combo-Deal für BNB-Teilnehmer. ;-) Vor Ort gibt es wie gewohnt frische Geschäftskontakte, neue Denkansätze und interessante Kooperationsmöglichkeiten. Wir stoßen dies durch eine moderierte Kontaktrunde an, in der sich jeder Teilnehmer kurz vorstellen (ca. 1 Minute) und anschließend intensiven Austausch mit den anderen Teilnehmern betreiben kann. Zu Beginn der Veranstaltung gibt es darüber hinaus einen Impulsvortrag (ca. 15 Minuten), diesmal mit dem Titel: **Wie du deinen individuellen Führungsstil verkörperst und spirituelle Autorität in deinem Alltag als Unternehmer:in lebst** Asta Hemmerlein erläutert uns in ihrem Vortrag, wie sich Führung neu denken – und vor allem neu *fühlen* lässt. **Über Asta:** Asta Hemmerlein ist Mentorin für verkörperte Führung und spirituelle Autorität im Zeitalter des Wandels. Mit Methoden aus Embodiment, Schreibtherapie, Kunst und Astrologie unterstützt sie Führungspersönlichkeiten dabei, innere Klarheit und magnetische Präsenz zu entwickeln – für Leadership, die inspiriert statt kontrolliert. \-\-\- Alle Gründer/StartUps, Freiberufler und Unternehmer/Unternehmensvertreter sind willkommen beim Business MeetUp im Café Amelie im Prenzlauer Berg. Die Teilnahme ist generell kostenlos und NICHT an eine Mitgliedschaft gebunden. Den leckeren Kaffee, Croissants, Kuchen oder was auch immer dich zum Kauf animiert hat, bezahle bitte im Café ;-) Bitte beachten: Unternehmer mit Multi Level Marketing-Geschäftsmodellen schließen wir von unseren Veranstaltungen komplett aus. Weiterhin stehen wir auch allen Arten des Provisionsgeschäfts (Finanz-Optimierer, Immobilienmakler, Versicherungsvertreteter, etc.) extrem kritisch gegenüber und gestatten diesen keine Teilnahme an unseren Events. Solltet ihr der Meinung sein, ihr fallt nicht in diese Kategorie, obwohl ihr in einer der genannten Branchen arbeitet, so sprecht uns bitte im Vorfeld an. Für alle anderen Fragen zum Event stehen wir euch selbstverständlich ebenfalls zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns darauf, auch dich persönlich kennenzulernen und dir bei der Entwicklung deines Geschäfts zu helfen!

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right

🍕 **Data & AI Lunch Meetup – Pizza & Exciting Conversations** 🍕 The very first **DVC Data & AI Lunch Meetup Berlin** is coming up! We’ll gather for a **shared lunch** and discuss everything around **Data & AI**. **When:** January 22, 2026, 12:30 PM **Where:** Monte Mente, Das Center am Potsdamer Platz **Cost:** Self-pay **Topic:** Exchange on Data & AI Join us for a great time of pizza and discussion on the latest developments in the **data world**! Looking forward to an exciting exchange with you! 🍕🤝 [#Data](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Data) [#AI](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#AI) [#Meetup](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Meetup) [#Networking](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Networking) [#Innovation](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Innovation) [#DataStrategy](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#DataStrategy)

🎤 **Bereit für Bühne, Begeisterung und ein bisschen Bauchkribbeln?** Dann komm zum **Clubabend der Berliner Meisterredner** – dem Ort, an dem Worte wirken und Persönlichkeit wächst! **Was erwartet dich?** Inspiration, Abwechslung und echte Bühnenmomente: Unsere Mitglieder halten mitreißende vorbereitete Reden – mal humorvoll, mal tiefgründig, aber immer authentisch. Und wenn du willst (ganz freiwillig! 😉), kannst du bei unseren **Stegreifreden** spontan selbst ans Mikro treten – perfekt, um Lampenfieber abzubauen und Kreativität freizusetzen. ✨ **Warum solltest du kommen?** Weil du hier nicht nur reden lernst, sondern auch **wertschätzendes Feedback bekommst**, das dich persönlich und beruflich weiterbringt. Und ganz nebenbei triffst du auf tolle, redefreudige Menschen mit ähnlichen Zielen. 📍 **Wo und wann?** Im Clubraum in der Trinitatis Gemeinde (1. OG Hinterhaus – durch den Hof). Unsere Treffen folgen einem klaren, motivierenden Ablauf, der dir Sicherheit und Raum zum Ausprobieren gibt. 📌 **Neugierig geworden?** Dann schau vorbei – wir freuen uns auf dich! Mehr Infos findest du in unserem Linktree (https://linktr.ee/meisterredner)

Einmal im Monat öffnet unser neues **Kiez Büro im Kalle Neukölln** die Türen und lädt zum gemeinsamen Coworken ein. 📅 **Am 21.01.** ist es wieder so weit: Komm vorbei, entdecke den neuen Space, genieße frischen Kaffee ☕ und die Aussicht vom Dach 🌇. 🕘 **Ab 9:00 Uhr** sind unsere Türen fürs Coworking geöffnet. 🍽️ **Zur Mittagszeit** können wir gemeinsam im Food Court der **Kalle Halle** essen gehen – mit einer Auswahl aus **7 unterschiedlichen Küchen**. 🤝 **Ab 17:00 Uhr** starten wir in die **Networking Night**. Bei Bier 🍺 und Wein 🍷 hast du die Gelegenheit, uns kennenzulernen, dich auszutauschen und neue Verbindungen zu knüpfen. 🎤 **Ab 19:00 Uhr** öffnen wir die Bühne für eine **Pitch Night** – kurze Pitches, frische Ideen, offener Austausch. ✨ **Bist du dabei?** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🧑‍💻 Open Coworking Day & Networking Night Once a month, our new neighborhood office at Kalle Neukölln opens its doors and invites you to come and cowork with us. 📅 On January 21, it's that time again: Come by, discover the new space, enjoy fresh coffee ☕ and the view from the roof 🌇. 🕘 Our doors are open for coworking from 9:00 a.m. 🍽️ At lunchtime, we can eat together in the Kalle Halle food court, which offers a selection of seven different cuisines. 🤝 Networking Night starts at 5:00 p.m. Over beer 🍺 and wine 🍷, you'll have the opportunity to get to know us, exchange ideas, and make new connections. 🎤 At 7:00 p.m., we open the stage for Pitch Night – short pitches, fresh ideas, open exchange. ✨ Are you in?

**Join us for a swim at Stadtbad Tiergarten Pool (near Hauptbahnhof)!** Hey everyone, We are doing a casual non-professional swim. It's an indoor heated (+26°C) pool, and I'd love for you to join us! We'll be gathering for a casual chill 30-minute swim. No need to race or compete, just enjoy the water and calm after completing the swim. Afterwards we go to a nearby café for coffees and chat, but no pressure to stick around - totally optional! **Bring** * swimsuit * towel * 1 Euro coin (for a locker) * ticket (5.50€, buy online or on site) **Where** In the entrance hall inside the pool.

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

**What makes one market a goldmine and another a money pit?** Success in real estate starts long before you make an offer. Choosing the right market and knowing how to analyze a deal are what separate confident investors from expensive mistakes. At this month’s meeting, we’ll talk about how to evaluate markets, spot demand drivers, and understand local fundamentals. We’ll also walk through how to analyze properties, run the numbers, and determine whether a deal actually makes sense before you move forward. Come for the training, stay for the networking! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

📍 [FREE] Business Networking Event in Reston, VA **In this networking event, you’ll learn:** 1\. How wholesaling works & why it’s a game\-changer\. 2\. How to find\, negotiate\, and close deals without using your own money\. 3\. How to connect with like\-minded investors and grow your network\. **BONUS PERKS:** ✅ First-time guests get the chance to introduce their business! ✅ Bring more guests, win prizes! ✅ Free beverages & appetizers! Spots are LIMITED! Wholesaling is hands-down one of the best ways for new investors to dive into real estate. Why? Because you DON’T need any upfront capital, and that means ZERO risk to your wallet. It’s also a core skill every real estate investor should master. Whether you’re just getting started (or looking to sharpen) your investing game, learning how to wholesale can set you up for long-term success in this business. Ready to get started? Let’s break it down together. **Event Details:** **• Date:** Feb 5, 2026 * 6:00pm ET — Sign In for Registration * 6-6:05pm ET — Introduction * 6:05pm-7:30pm ET — Training * 7:30pm-8:00pm ET — Q&A/Networking **• Location:** 1900 Campus Commons Dr. #100 Reston, VA 201919 **• Directions:** Park in rear parking lot for easiest access to 1900, office is on the 1st floor, to the left of entrance.

Visit Artistic Artifacts on for our in-store 5th Saturday Special — if you **finish a bolt, you save 40% on that fabric!** We will also be offering **25% off our shop selection of 1/2 and 1-yard fabric cuts\*** and our own **curated precut bundles!** We *start this in-store sale early* for our customers, — beginning Thursday, January 29th and extending through Sunday, February 1st! **[Our Alexandria, VA store](https://www.artisticartifacts.com/annex.html)** hours are Tues-Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. \*Note: Precut products packaged by fabric companies and fabrics cut to order that day are not included in this special event.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

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.

**Did you know that female friendships are critical for every woman's well-being and longevity? Scientifically proven fact!** *Ladies, join me for a special gathering, let's celebrate the power of female friendships* *and* *empower each other through sharing our stories 💕* As a host & [Life and Relationship Coach](https://lovedandfulfilled.com/), I will be there to create a safe, fun space to truly connect and have conversations about life & love. Please [RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979238487596?aff=oddtdtcreator) for me to know who is coming. **When**: January 24th at 3:00 pm. **Location:** True Food Kitchen in Reston Send me a direct message (571-315-1469) if you are running late and please only RSVP if you are coming. I look forward to seeing you there. \~ Irena