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The event will be held in Bulgarian English below – – – – – „Нощта на Предприемачите“ за шеста поредна година организира своето Grand Networking издание в София. Това е форматът, който се провежда веднъж годишно и събира повече хора, повече организации и повече възможности за нови контакти в една вечер. Тази година темата ще бъде посветена на възможностите по време на криза, финансовата грамотност и решенията, които стоят зад развитието на устойчив бизнес. Специален гост на събитието ще бъде Георги Захариев, предприемач, инвеститор и съосновател на Finance Academy. Георги е част от класацията „40 под 40“ на Дарик за 2025 г., носител на наградата „CEO на годината“ за 2024 г. и сред отличените лидери в Bulgaria’s Top 100 Workplace Leaders. Професионалният му път минава през проекти като Google „Дигитален гараж“, където работи с хиляди български бизнеси, както и през SoftUni, където отговаря за партньорства с едни от най-големите работодатели в страната. Предприемаческият му опит включва проекти в сферата на краткосрочните наеми, дигиталния маркетинг, образованието и финансите. Той е и съосновател на Finance Academy, образователен проект, който за 5 години достига до над 75 000 българи. В момента развива Finny, AI-first софтуер за лични финанси и инвестиране, който само за първите 4 месеца достига над 1500 потребители. Ще говорим за възможностите по време на криза, за финансовата грамотност, за преминаването през различни индустрии и за решенията, които стоят зад всяка следваща стъпка в бизнеса. След основната част вечерта ще продължи с мащабен нетуъркинг в познатия формат на „Нощта на Предприемачите“. Програма 19:00 – 20:00 Регистрация\* и нетуъркинг 20:00 – 21:00 Основна част с Георги Захариев 21:00 – 21:30 Q&A 21:30 – 00:00 Свободен нетуъркинг \*Регистрацията е възможна през цялото събитие. Организатор: Ивайло Георгиев, основател на „Нощта на Предприемачите“ С подкрепата на: KPD BG, ProCredit Bank и JetHost Кога: 08.06.2026 г., понеделник, 19:00 – 00:00 ч. Къде: FOMO The Club, ул. „Цар Калоян“ 6, хотел Рила, София Вход: Предварителен билет: 20 € / 39.12 лв. На място: 25 € / 48.90 лв., само при останали свободни места Начини на заплащане: 1\. Предварително \(препоръчително\): \- Билети от epaygo bg и в касите на EasyPay Линк: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/) 2\. На място \(след 19:00 ч\.\): \- В брой или с карта – само при останали свободни места Важно: – За достъп до събитието е необходимо да представите закупения билет на входа. – Закупени, но неизползвани билети не подлежат на възстановяване, освен в случай на отмяна на събитието. – При промяна в датата на събитието, закупените билети запазват своята валидност и важат за новообявената дата. – Не се приемат резервации за маси. Настаняването ще се осъществява по реда на пристигане. Препоръчваме ви да пристигнете навреме, за да си осигурите желано място. Още за нас: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/) [https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut](https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut) Ще се радваме да се видим на живо. – – – – – For the sixth consecutive year, Entrepreneurs Night Out is organizing its Grand Networking edition in Sofia. This is the format that takes place once a year and brings together more people, more organizations, and more opportunities for new contacts in one evening. This year, the topic will be dedicated to opportunities during times of crisis, financial literacy, and the decisions behind building a sustainable business. The special guest of the event will be Georgi Zahariev, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Finance Academy. Georgi is part of Darik’s “40 Under 40” ranking for 2025, winner of the “CEO of the Year” award for 2024, and among the recognized leaders in Bulgaria’s Top 100 Workplace Leaders. His professional path includes projects such as Google Digital Garage, where he worked with thousands of Bulgarian businesses, as well as SoftUni, where he was responsible for partnerships with some of the largest employers in the country. His entrepreneurial experience includes projects in short-term rentals, digital marketing, education, and finance. He is also co-founder of Finance Academy, an educational project that has reached more than 75,000 Bulgarians in 5 years. He is currently developing Finny, an AI-first software for personal finance and investing, which reached more than 1,500 users in its first 4 months. We will talk about opportunities during times of crisis, financial literacy, moving across different industries, and the decisions behind each next step in business. After the main part, the evening will continue with large-scale networking in the familiar Entrepreneurs Night Out format. Program 19:00 – 20:00 Registration\* and networking 20:00 – 21:00 Main session with Georgi Zahariev 21:00 – 21:30 Q&A 21:30 – 00:00 Open networking \*Registration is available throughout the entire event. Organizer: Ivaylo Georgiev, founder of Entrepreneurs Night Out Supported by: KPD BG, ProCredit Bank, and JetHost When: 08.06.2026, Monday, 19:00 – 00:00 Where: FOMO The Club, 6 Tsar Kaloyan St., Hotel Rila, Sofia Entrance: Early ticket: €20 / 39.12 BGN At the door: €25 / 48.90 BGN, only if seats are still available Payment options: 1\. In advance recommended: Tickets from epaygo.bg and at EasyPay offices Link: https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/ 2\. At the door after 19:00: Cash or card, only if seats are still available Important: – To access the event, you must present your purchased ticket at the entrance. – Purchased but unused tickets are non-refundable, except in case of event cancellation. – In case of a change in the event date, purchased tickets remain valid and apply to the newly announced date. – Table reservations are not accepted. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving on time to secure your preferred seat. More about us: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/) [https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut](https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut) We will be happy to see you in person.

Curious about personality psychology and where you fit in? Come explore the Big Five personality theory in a fun, interactive way! Here’s how it works: 1. Everyone takes a short personality quiz, but only the host sees the results 2. Participants discuss and rank themselves and members of the group highest to lowest on each trait 3. Then, the host reveals the scores, and you compare perceptions vs. reality This is for anyone who enjoys: * Psychology * Group activities * Meeting new people 📅 Date: Monday, 8 June 🕖 Time: Game begins at 19:15 📍 Location: The Steps (upstairs) 🎟️ Price: Free NOTE: There is NO LIMIT on the number of participants. Even if you don't reserve a spot, feel free to come along!

The event is free, but **prior registration is required -** [Mindset to Move - Growth, vulnerability, and the courage to change. · Luma](https://luma.com/4uo58izw) Growth rarely happens while staying in our comfort zone. In this inspiring session, Temenuzhka Zlateva will share her personal and professional journey from Development to VP Operations and the mindset shifts that helped her navigate change, embrace uncertainty, and continue growing along the way. ​Through real experiences and practical insights, the session will explore how growth, vulnerability, and the courage to move forward are deeply connected. From taking small steps without always knowing the full path ahead, to understanding why saying “I don’t know” is not a weakness, this talk is about building the confidence to keep evolving. ​We’ll also dive into the power of transferable skills, visibility, curiosity, and asking questions and how the lessons we gain professionally often help us grow personally as well. ​**What to expect:** * ​Lessons from a career journey across different roles and functions * ​Why growth starts outside the comfort zone * ​The importance of visibility, curiosity, and vulnerability * ​How transferable skills shape both career and personal development * ​A practical perspective on embracing change and continuous growth ​This is a session about developing a **mindset to move -** because growth is not about having all the answers, but about having the courage to take the next step.

🦞 Cogito Ergo Creo 🦞 Third gathering of OpenClaw Bulgaria. This time — Demo Day. Less talk, more show. We're opening the floor to the community: bring what you've built, plug in, and walk us through it. Agents, local LLM setups, side projects, half-broken experiments — all welcome. The point isn't polish. The point is to see what people are actually making. 🎤 Demos — 5–10 minutes each. Show the thing, tell us what's working, what isn't, what you'd build next. 💬 Q&A — Real questions from a room of builders. 🔥 Open floor — Stick around, swap notes, find collaborators. Want to demo? Please register your presentation at https://openclaw.bg/events/ — or ping us on Discord so we can sketch out a running order. Who is this for? Developers, makers, entrepreneurs, and the simply curious. Whether you're shipping in production or just got something running for the first time — if you're building, you belong here. Language: English + Bulgarian — whatever flows naturally. 📍 Location: SOHO — HOLISTIC Room, 4 Iskar Street, Sofia 1000 (near Serdika metro) 🕐 Start: 17:00 🌐 www.openclaw.bg 💬 discord.gg/qu4gusnZd3 Recurring meetup — every first Thursday of the month (moved this month). Come once, come always. Hosted by Alex Alexiew & Aria 🤖 ——— 🇧🇬 Български Cogito ergo creo. Трета среща на OpenClaw Bulgaria. Този път — Demo Day. По-малко приказки, повече показване. Отваряме сцената за общността: донесете това, което сте направили, включете го и ни го разкажете. Агенти, локални LLM, странични проекти, полусчупени експерименти — всичко е добре дошло. Целта не е лъскавост. Целта е да видим какво всъщност прави хората. 🎤 Demos — 5–10 минути на човек. Покажете нещото, кажете какво работи, какво не, какво следва. 💬 Q&A — Истински въпроси от стая пълна с builders. 🔥 Open floor — Останете, обменете идеи, намерете съмишленици. Искаш да демонстрираш? Моля, регистрирай презентацията си на https://openclaw.bg/events/ — или пиши в Discord, за да направим програма. 📍 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.

The event will be held in Bulgarian English below – – – – – „Нощта на Предприемачите“ за шеста поредна година организира своето Grand Networking издание в София. Това е форматът, който се провежда веднъж годишно и събира повече хора, повече организации и повече възможности за нови контакти в една вечер. Тази година темата ще бъде посветена на възможностите по време на криза, финансовата грамотност и решенията, които стоят зад развитието на устойчив бизнес. Специален гост на събитието ще бъде Георги Захариев, предприемач, инвеститор и съосновател на Finance Academy. Георги е част от класацията „40 под 40“ на Дарик за 2025 г., носител на наградата „CEO на годината“ за 2024 г. и сред отличените лидери в Bulgaria’s Top 100 Workplace Leaders. Професионалният му път минава през проекти като Google „Дигитален гараж“, където работи с хиляди български бизнеси, както и през SoftUni, където отговаря за партньорства с едни от най-големите работодатели в страната. Предприемаческият му опит включва проекти в сферата на краткосрочните наеми, дигиталния маркетинг, образованието и финансите. Той е и съосновател на Finance Academy, образователен проект, който за 5 години достига до над 75 000 българи. В момента развива Finny, AI-first софтуер за лични финанси и инвестиране, който само за първите 4 месеца достига над 1500 потребители. Ще говорим за възможностите по време на криза, за финансовата грамотност, за преминаването през различни индустрии и за решенията, които стоят зад всяка следваща стъпка в бизнеса. След основната част вечерта ще продължи с мащабен нетуъркинг в познатия формат на „Нощта на Предприемачите“. Програма 19:00 – 20:00 Регистрация\* и нетуъркинг 20:00 – 21:00 Основна част с Георги Захариев 21:00 – 21:30 Q&A 21:30 – 00:00 Свободен нетуъркинг \*Регистрацията е възможна през цялото събитие. Организатор: Ивайло Георгиев, основател на „Нощта на Предприемачите“ С подкрепата на: KPD BG, ProCredit Bank и JetHost Кога: 08.06.2026 г., понеделник, 19:00 – 00:00 ч. Къде: FOMO The Club, ул. „Цар Калоян“ 6, хотел Рила, София Вход: Предварителен билет: 20 € / 39.12 лв. На място: 25 € / 48.90 лв., само при останали свободни места Начини на заплащане: 1\. Предварително \(препоръчително\): \- Билети от epaygo bg и в касите на EasyPay Линк: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/) 2\. На място \(след 19:00 ч\.\): \- В брой или с карта – само при останали свободни места Важно: – За достъп до събитието е необходимо да представите закупения билет на входа. – Закупени, но неизползвани билети не подлежат на възстановяване, освен в случай на отмяна на събитието. – При промяна в датата на събитието, закупените билети запазват своята валидност и важат за новообявената дата. – Не се приемат резервации за маси. Настаняването ще се осъществява по реда на пристигане. Препоръчваме ви да пристигнете навреме, за да си осигурите желано място. Още за нас: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/) [https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut](https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut) Ще се радваме да се видим на живо. – – – – – For the sixth consecutive year, Entrepreneurs Night Out is organizing its Grand Networking edition in Sofia. This is the format that takes place once a year and brings together more people, more organizations, and more opportunities for new contacts in one evening. This year, the topic will be dedicated to opportunities during times of crisis, financial literacy, and the decisions behind building a sustainable business. The special guest of the event will be Georgi Zahariev, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Finance Academy. Georgi is part of Darik’s “40 Under 40” ranking for 2025, winner of the “CEO of the Year” award for 2024, and among the recognized leaders in Bulgaria’s Top 100 Workplace Leaders. His professional path includes projects such as Google Digital Garage, where he worked with thousands of Bulgarian businesses, as well as SoftUni, where he was responsible for partnerships with some of the largest employers in the country. His entrepreneurial experience includes projects in short-term rentals, digital marketing, education, and finance. He is also co-founder of Finance Academy, an educational project that has reached more than 75,000 Bulgarians in 5 years. He is currently developing Finny, an AI-first software for personal finance and investing, which reached more than 1,500 users in its first 4 months. We will talk about opportunities during times of crisis, financial literacy, moving across different industries, and the decisions behind each next step in business. After the main part, the evening will continue with large-scale networking in the familiar Entrepreneurs Night Out format. Program 19:00 – 20:00 Registration\* and networking 20:00 – 21:00 Main session with Georgi Zahariev 21:00 – 21:30 Q&A 21:30 – 00:00 Open networking \*Registration is available throughout the entire event. Organizer: Ivaylo Georgiev, founder of Entrepreneurs Night Out Supported by: KPD BG, ProCredit Bank, and JetHost When: 08.06.2026, Monday, 19:00 – 00:00 Where: FOMO The Club, 6 Tsar Kaloyan St., Hotel Rila, Sofia Entrance: Early ticket: €20 / 39.12 BGN At the door: €25 / 48.90 BGN, only if seats are still available Payment options: 1\. In advance recommended: Tickets from epaygo.bg and at EasyPay offices Link: https://entrepreneursnightout.org/events/ 2\. At the door after 19:00: Cash or card, only if seats are still available Important: – To access the event, you must present your purchased ticket at the entrance. – Purchased but unused tickets are non-refundable, except in case of event cancellation. – In case of a change in the event date, purchased tickets remain valid and apply to the newly announced date. – Table reservations are not accepted. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving on time to secure your preferred seat. More about us: [https://entrepreneursnightout.org/](https://entrepreneursnightout.org/) [https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut](https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneursNightOut) We will be happy to see you in person.

Get ready for our biggest event so far, in partnership with Togeda and Sofia Expats! The main focus of this networking event is to bring our two vibrant communities together, sparking new friendships, valuable connections, and great conversations. **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) **Please note:** The primary language of communication for this event will be English to accommodate our international guests. **🌟 What to expect?** To make networking as smooth and engaging as possible, the venue will be divided into 6 dedicated interest zones: Travel, Socialising, Business, Tech, Sport, and Arts. You choose your preferred zone, and the games begin! ⏱️ **Event Program & The Rules of the Game** **Game 1: The Icebreakers (30 minutes)** Start by connecting with people who share your specific interest. You will chat 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 5 people). We will provide specially curated icebreaker questions tailored to your zone to help you kickstart meaningful conversations easily. **Game 2: The Dilemmas** Participants in each zone will gather into larger groups. Together with your like-minded peers, you will discuss and debate engaging dilemmas prepared by our team. **Game 3: Cross-Zone Bingo** Time to mingle! In this dynamic round, you will need to meet people from the other interest zones. Your goal is to discuss specific topics, find individuals with certain traits, or complete fun tasks together to fill out your Bingo card. **🎟️ The Reward:** Everyone who successfully completes their Bingo card will enter a raffle for an exclusive rewards. There will be three winners. **🥂 Networking & Party Time** After the structured games are over, the whole venue turns into a free zone. This is your time to relax and continue the conversations that intrigued you the most. 🎉 At 22:00, the venue will kick off a special party night! It’s the perfect way to elevate the mood, celebrate your new connections, and enjoy the rest of the evening on a high note. We wish you successful partnerships, new friendships, and an unforgettable night! **Location:** [Bar de Rouge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDJr6JfboskSxznx6?g_st=ic) You need a ticket for this event: **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) See you there!

**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/)

Curious about personality psychology and where you fit in? Come explore the Big Five personality theory in a fun, interactive way! Here’s how it works: 1. Everyone takes a short personality quiz, but only the host sees the results 2. Participants discuss and rank themselves and members of the group highest to lowest on each trait 3. Then, the host reveals the scores, and you compare perceptions vs. reality This is for anyone who enjoys: * Psychology * Group activities * Meeting new people 📅 Date: Monday, 8 June 🕖 Time: Game begins at 19:15 📍 Location: The Steps (upstairs) 🎟️ Price: Free NOTE: There is NO LIMIT on the number of participants. Even if you don't reserve a spot, feel free to come along!

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.