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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/)

15.45 Uhr Kochen für Kochliebhaber 17.30 Uhr gemeinsames Essen 19.30 privat den Film anschauen 21.00 Besprechung des Films Liebe Filmliebhaber Wir besprechendie die 89 Minuten dauernde französische Komödie «Nichts zu verschenken» (Original «Radin! - «Knauser») aus dem Jahr 2016, nachdem sie jeder privat angeschaut hat. Das Drehbuch stammt von Laurant Turner und Nicolas Cuche, die Regie von Fred Cavayé Wir freuen uns über jeden, der kommen kann und Freude am gemeinsamen Besprechen hat. Sie können sehr gerne diese Einladung an andere Interessierte verschicken. Weitere Daten für Filmabende: Immer am letzten Samstag des Monats (ausser Juli und Dezember) – zum Eintragen in die Agenda 27\. Juni 29\. August 26\. September 31\. Oktober 28\. November 19\. Dezember Handlung: Der Violinist François Gautier erlebt Genugtuung, wenn er bis zum Äussersten sparsam sein kann und minimiert dabei seinen ökologischen Fussabdruck, ohne Auto, ohne Strom, ohne Warmwasser, ohne Ö, ohne Kleider und anderem Konsum. Er erlebte in den ersten Lebensjahren, dass die Mutter ständig mit dem Vater wegen dessen Ausgaben heftig stritt. Die Mutter versuchte den Sohn dazu zu erziehen, nicht wie der Vater zu werden. Francois schloss unbewusst daraus, der Mutter genügen zu müssen. Er musste seinen unverstandenen Lebenssinn darin finden, kein Geld auszugeben. Scheint es ihm nicht zu gelingen, kommt er in grösste Not. Diese klare Zielrichtung durchdringt sein gesamtes Fühlen, Denken und Handeln - mit allen Nebenwirkungen auf seine Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen. So muss er andere ständig vor den Kopf stossen, indem er Kleinigkeiten entwendet, anderen keine Freude machen kann, wenn es etwas kostet oder seinen Beitrag in der Eigentümerversammlung bezahlen sollte. So muss er sich isolieren. Er wird für andere zu einem unsympathischen Menschen. Die Liebe zu der Cellistin Valerie und das plötzliche Auftauchen einer 16-jährigen Tochter bringt die Einschränkungen seiner Lebenslinie besonders deutlich zum Ausdruck. Er wird darauf humorvoll darauf gestossen, dass eine Gefühlswandlung bei ihm ansteht. Die Unterstellung, dass er ein guter Mensch ist, hilft ihm dabei, nach und nach Freude daran zu entwickeln, für andere Menschen Interesse entwickeln zu können, zu helfen und darin Genugtuung und Beziehung zu anderen Menschen zu erleben. So kann er sowohl symbolhaft mit seinen Nachbarn eine gute Verbindung aufbauen, seiner Tochter helfen und ebenso die Liebe von Valerie erwidern und mit ihr ein gemeinsames Leben aufbauen.

**Registration required [HERE](https://events.wwf.ch/de/day-of-good-deeds-clean-up-by-the-international-volunteers-zurich-4a6vVj1bwn/)!** Switzerland is considered a very clean country. What not everyone knows: We also have a waste problem with a considerable impact on nature and the environment. On the Day of Good Deeds, we want to counteract this and carry out a clean-up together. To begin with, we hear an expert talk about the specific situation of waste and recycling in the city of Zurich. Our guest is Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich. **Program** From 8.45 on: Arrival, welcome-Croissant (offered) 9.00: Start with an expert talk, Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich, 30' 9.30: Start Clean-up, 90' 11.00: Conclusion, sorting and weighing the waste Approx. 11.30: End **Requirements for participation** Good physical condition. **Food and drink** Please bring sufficient drinks with you. Snacks will be provided. **What to bring/equipment** Good shoes, sturdy clothing, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear depending on the weather, your own (filled) water bottle, work gloves (if available) **Comments** The event must be canceled in the event of flooding or thunderstorms. You will be informed by email. The Day of Good Deeds is an initiative by Coop.

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)** or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Make New Friends this Sunday** Join us for a relaxed forest walk focused on great conversations, not intense hiking. We’ll match you with new friends for one-on-one chats – no small talk, just real connection. It’s the perfect Sunday to move your body, breathe fresh air, and meet like-minded people! ☯️ **Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app - we will introduce you to it during the event **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU](https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU) *If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.* **Timeline** * ⏰ **11:45** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * **12:15** – Take line 10 up to Uetliberg * **12:40** – Arrival at the top and quick icebreakers to get things flowing * ️ **13:00** – Walk through the forest (panorama trail) with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way) Enjoy live music with Annebel Personeni * ️ **14:30** – Arriving at Restaurant Felsenegg and head back to the city **What to Bring** * Your smartphone for the friend-matching * Comfy shoes for forest trails * Water and a small snack to keep your energy up Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing! **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Hola chicas les tenemos un súper plan para el 30 de Mayo en Zurich💪🏻 Una experiencia para activarte para el verano, por dentro y por fuera🏋️‍♀️ Se trata de una clase grupal para entrenar todo el cuerpo, al aire libre, al frente del lago de Zurich. Aquí no vendremos solo a ejercitar el cuerpo… Vendremos a sudar, liberar estrés, elevar las vibras y sobre todo conectar con otras mujeres.💟 Lo que te espera: 💥 Bootcamp funcional + movimiento + buena vibra 💥 Al aire libre, con un ambiente brutal 💥 Diseñado para que te sientas increíble desde el minuto 1 💥Degustación de bebidas y aperitivo 💥Baile para liberar estrés 📅 Sábado 30 de mayo – 10:00 am-12:00 💰 Solo 25 CHF 📍Zürich Chinawiese (frente al lago de Zurich) ⚠️ Plazas MUY limitadas (cuando se llena, se cierra) (La plaza queda reservada después del pago.) NO VENGAS SOLA, VEN CON UNA AMIGA! 📲 Reserva ahora tu plaza por whats app: 0779167859 La ocasión perfecta para empezar a activarte este verano. Te vienes??? Te esperamos!❤️ Celestina y Meri

**ECSTATIC DANCE ZÜRICH · Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremony · Singing Circle · Authentic Movement · Sharing Circle · Potluck · BBQ · Family friendly** Theme: “DAY FESTIVAL” A full-day journey of movement, connection, and expression — starting with gentle grounding, opening into heart connection and shared food, then flowing through eye gazing, cacao, singing, and creative practices. In the afternoon, we dive into a powerful double Ecstatic Dance journey with DJ Psysoul, followed by sound healing and a closing circle to integrate — a simple, beautiful space to move, connect, and be fully yourself. 🎟️ Tickets at the door: Late Bird price plus an additional 10 CHF (Cash or TWINT) **✨ FIRST TIME FREE — limited tickets available.** **Valid once per person — you must claim a free ticket on Eventfrog to use this offer.** 🎟 Get your ticket (free or regular): [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/day-festival-ecstatic-dance-party-zuerich-world-music-7457456071659023849.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/day-festival-ecstatic-dance-party-zuerich-world-music-7457456071659023849.html) 🚪 Doors open at 11:00 🥗 Potluck: please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share 🔥 BBQ & FIRE SPACE There is a possibility to do a BBQ during the event. We invite everyone to co-create this space together with care and respect. Please bring your own food and take responsibility together as a community for the fire, cooking, and keeping the space clean and safe. Wood will be available. 🌿🔥 👨‍👩‍👧 Families, children are welcome 🍵 Please bring your own cup for cacao + instruments for the singing circle Please note: at most of our events 20–50 beautiful souls are dancing with us. 📍 Location: Waldhütte Häuligrueb, Opfikon Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBVKnjsvKdpoqMnx7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBVKnjsvKdpoqMnx7) Please bring your yoga mats if you can :) **📅 SCHEDULE** 11:00-11:15 · Doors open 11:15–12:00 · Qigong & Gentle Hatha Yoga · Awaken your body, breath and energy 12:00–12:30 · Opening Circle · Welcome, intention setting & connection 12:30–13:30 · Potluck Picnic & Lunch · Nourishment, community & joy 13:30–14:00 · Eye Gazing · Connect deeply. See & be seen. 14:00–14:45 · Authentic Movement · Free your body. Express your truth. 14:45–15:15 · Cacao Ceremony · Open your heart. Set your intention. 15:15–16:00 · Singing Circle & Altar Creation · Raise your voice. Co-create beauty. 16:00–20:00 · Ecstatic Dance Journey · A guided journey from calm to wild and back to love 20:00–20:30 · Sound Healing · Integration, relaxation & deep nourishment 20:30–21:00 · Closing Circle · Gratitude, reflection & closing the circle **✨ WHAT TO EXPECT** • Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremony · Singing Circle · Authentic Movement · Sharing Circle · Potluck · BBQ · Family friendly • warm-up & playful exercises • ecstatic free dance • uplifting music & conscious community, sharing circle **✨ WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE** • stress release • more energy • authentic expression • real human connection **✨ THE SCIENCE OF DANCE** • reduces stress and increases endorphins • improves emotional regulation • strengthens social bonding and wellbeing **✨ WHAT PEOPLE SAY** ⭐ 4.9 Meetup Rating (32 ratings) “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin Tribe are of the sweetest kind — pure angels! You can truly feel the magic.” — Pascal “The Ecstatic Dance with the Yanantin Tribe was simply magical. I felt free, safe, and completely in the moment.” — Cindy Colore **✨ PRACTICAL INFO** Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle, your own cup, curiosity **Space guidelines** • no alcohol • silence on the dance floor • no phones on the dance floor • barefoot or dance shoes — your choice **Sound Healing by Alice and András** We use instruments like singing bowls, wind chimes, drum, and gentle voice, along with palo santo or sage for energetic cleansing. These vibrations support release, grounding, and guide you back into inner harmony. Come dance, breathe and celebrate being alive. **EVENTS GALLERY** [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) Lovingly 💜 Alice & András Yanantin Tribe Please note: The theme, schedule, date, and time may gently evolve as we refine the experience. We always do our best to create the most beautiful event for you, so small adjustments may be made along the way.

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Aquarelle Workshop: Nature Sketching at Käferberg (nexto to the water fountain)** Explore the beauty of Zürich through watercolor! Join our weekly Sunday sessions (14:00) at **Käferberg Grillstelle**. We’ll translate the forest, the Waldhaus, and the people into unique art. * **Guided Instruction:** Learn to compose surroundings into beautiful paintings. * **All-Inclusive:** All materials provided for **CHF 40**. * **Be Prepared:** Bring snacks, a jacket, and something to sit on. The Fine Print (Keep this at the bottom of any version) 📲 **Stay Updated:** [Join the Event WhatsApp Group ](https://link.social-circle.ch/eTkI)*(Trouble joining? Try opening the link in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)* **Need help?** Contact Ravi: **076 224 26 99** **Join the Community:** [More events here](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD) **Important Info:** * No experience required—just your festive spirit! * Tickets are **non-refundable**. * Photos may be taken for social media; please inform the organizer if you prefer not to be included.

**Note:** *The number of attendees shown here on Meetup might seem small, but don't worry! Many more people are participating in our event through [our Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/r4kEqta). Join us to connect with the full community and enjoy a vibrant and interactive experience!* Wellplayed welcomes you for casual gaming at our shop. We have a selection of games available to play in store or feel free to bring one from your personal collection. If you would like to see what we've been playing lately, join the discussion on our Discord server - https://discord.gg/cFu9NUaC3m We collect our standard playing fee of CHF 8.- and you are welcome to stay and play for the entire evening. In case you want to join us on a regular basis we also have memberships. Our Collection is quite extensive and you will always find someone to play games with! Our community speaks both English and German. We offer a small range of snacks and drinks to be consumed at the venue.

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to **meet new people in Zurich**? DOPI is our most-loved Saturday game night — social, playful, and easy to join at beautiful 25Hours Hotel lobby (***not langstrasse one***) ***[DOPI Saturday PASS (Chose the right Ticket date)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)*** 🎉 What’s waiting for you * 🎲 **Table Top Zone :** 3**0+ curated board games** — easy to learn, fun to play . Check our website for more Game details. Limited to 30 Spots . Early arrival suggested. * ⚡ **Action zone:** Join others and socialize over Foosball (table football) • 🎱 Pool • 🏓 Table tennis (Around the World with **Party Vibe).** * 🧠 **Friendly game masters** — rules explained, no stress * 🍕 **Food & drinks on location** (RIBELLI) * 🎁 **Surprise Challenge** or 🍻 relaxed after-DOPI drinks * **Joining Alone :** We are always here to welcome and help you join a table 🎟️[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**[DOPI Saturday Pass – Regular (CHF 10)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)** Full access to DOPI: board games, table tennis, pool, foosball & the full social vibe. Games explained, friendly crowd, relaxed Saturday energy guaranteed. ⭐ **[Annual DOPI Legends Pass (CHF 100)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)** VIP access to **20+ DOPI events** — save **CHF 100 (50% or more)** over single tickets. Includes access to our **private Legends WhatsApp group** for priority updates & perks. 💛 The vibe Cozy, social, and welcoming. Perfect for **expats, locals, solo joiners, and groups**. **Come curious. Leave connected.** ✨ That’s the DOPI way.

**Brunch • Beats • Rooftop Vibes** Sundays in Zurich deserve a better soundtrack. On **Sunday, May 31**, we’re heading up to the rooftop terrace of **Hiltl Dachterrasse** for a special **Rooftop Sunday Social** – where brunch culture meets house music and great company. From **10:00 to 14:30**, the legendary rooftop of Hiltl turns into a daytime playground with brunch, drinks, sunshine, and electronic beats. Think of it as the Sunday version of the new **coffee rave trend** — relaxed, social, and full of energy, just earlier in the day and with amazing views over Zurich. **Zurich Together will have its own table**, so our crowd can start the day together, grab brunch, and warm up with familiar faces. From there, you can stay with the group or mingle with the wider party crowd on the terrace and dancefloor. Expect a fun mix of locals and internationals, open-minded people between **18 and 45**, and the kind of atmosphere where conversations start easily and Sundays suddenly become much more exciting. Sunlight, good music, brunch plates, day drinks, and a rooftop dancefloor — not a bad way to start the day. ☀️ **What to expect** • Rooftop brunch with beautiful city views • House music & sunny daytime vibes • Zurich Together table to meet our crowd • Social atmosphere – easy to meet new people • Dancing, drinks, and brunch on the terrace 🎟 **Tickets** Use our **15% discount code**: **Zurich-Together31** Get tickets here: https://tickets.brunch-party.ch/events/brunch-party-hiltl-dachterrasse-2026-05-31 Come solo or bring friends — either way, it’s the kind of Sunday where breakfast meets bassline. **Brunch. Beats. Rooftop.** Please note that tickets are **non-refundable**, but you are welcome to **transfer or sell your ticket to another person** if you’re unable to attend. Please join WhatsApp Chat once you will make your mind to come over: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GCY5lXrlMMlCE1uKmQc1C0

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/v4ED) or** **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night** 🎉 Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l](https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l) 📍 **Location:** BOHO 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

**🌿 BeWell Festival 2026 – Join us!** A full day dedicated to wellbeing, inspiration and connection. The **BeWell Festival 2026** brings together movement, mindfulness, talks and great energy. It is the perfect mix to recharge and meet like-minded people. We will join the festival as a group, while keeping things flexible so everyone can follow the sessions they prefer. **📍 Meeting points (choose what works best for you):** 08:45 in front of the main entrance or 10:30 next to the main stage From there, we can explore the festival, join different sessions, and reconnect in between for a chat, food or drinks. **🎟 Important** Please note that everyone needs to buy their own ticket for the festival here [https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/festivals/weitere-festivals/bewell-festival-2026-7429308548910193814.html](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/festivals/weitere-festivals/bewell-festival-2026-7429308548910193814.html) Price: CHF 89,- **✨ What to expect** \- Inspiring talks and workshops \- Movement sessions such as yoga and fitness \- Food\, drinks and relaxed networking \- A great mix of expats and locals Come as you are, whether you stay for a few hours or the whole day. Looking forward to sharing this experience together! **About us** The International Club Winterthur aims to connect, support and integrate individuals and families with an international background or interest. We are a non-political, not-for-profit, English-speaking association fostering friendships and networks in Winterthur and the surrounding area. Follow us on MeetUp for upcoming events: [https://www.meetup.com/the-international-club-winterthur/](https://www.meetup.com/the-international-club-winterthur/) **Disclaimer** Please note that the International Club Winterthur is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur during the event. Photos may be taken and shared on the club’s social media platforms.

**THE SUNDAY RESET EXPERIENCE** [TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD ON EVERSPORTS](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47) A Sunday evening to switch off the noise, leave the week behind and fully drop into music, breath and feeling. This **immersive breathwork & sound journey** will guide you through movement, breath and carefully selected music designed to help you **release tension, slow down your mind and reconnect with yourself.** We begin with breath-led movement to open the body, lungs and airways — helping you arrive fully in the moment. From there, the music takes over. Through conscious connected breathing, rhythm, tension and release, you’ll explore different emotional and nervous system states:f rom activation into relaxation, from overthinking into presence, from stress into calm. **What to expect** * breath & movement to open the body * immersive music & sound journey * conscious connected breathing * tension, release & emotional reset * nervous system downregulation * calm, grounded and clear energy afterwards [TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD ON EVERSPORTS](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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\.

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. 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)

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

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

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)