Sharing Economy

**It's time to meet one of the top Kaunas startups 🙂‍↕️** **Startup Social Kaunas** is a monthly meetup that has been happening every first Tuesday of the month for over 3 years. The goal – to inspire, connect, and educate people about the startup world. We welcome everyone: startup founders, service providers, investors, or anyone simply curious about the Kaunas startup scene 🤝 On April 7th we’re meeting a startup with over **€15M in revenue** (2024), one of the **[Financial Times Top 1000](https://www.ft.com/content/afd4a379-6332-47bb-bc65-04bd6eb24a19) fastest-growing companies** in Europe, and a company whose profit from 2023 to 2024 almost tripled – **growing by 205%**. **And that’s [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) 🫡** What started as a project in a garage is now one of the best-known startups in Lithuania 👀 Our guest – **CEO [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/)**. After he joined [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/), the company’s growth accelerated. With a background as a CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Dainius will share behind-the-scenes insights into what it’s like to manage a fast-growing startup: the mistakes and wins along the way, what’s important to understand about startups and startup culture, and maybe even a few thoughts about the future. **❗ Don't forget to register** **When: Tuesday, April 7th, at 6:00 pm (doors open)** **Where: Kaunas Science Island** \*\* AGENDA:\*\* 18:00 - Doors open + networking 18:30 - Intro 18:35 - Founders Spotlight: a fireside chat with [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/), CEO [@OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) + QnA from the audience Moderator: [Elvinas Kukys](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekukys/), Co-Founder & CEO [@Luna Robotics](https://lunarobotics.eu/) 19:35 - networking, snacks, and drinks IMPORTANT: The event will be photographed. Interview language - English.

**It's time to meet one of the top Kaunas startups 🙂‍↕️** **Startup Social Kaunas** is a monthly meetup that has been happening every first Tuesday of the month for over 3 years. The goal – to inspire, connect, and educate people about the startup world. We welcome everyone: startup founders, service providers, investors, or anyone simply curious about the Kaunas startup scene 🤝 On April 7th we’re meeting a startup with over **€15M in revenue** (2024), one of the **[Financial Times Top 1000](https://www.ft.com/content/afd4a379-6332-47bb-bc65-04bd6eb24a19) fastest-growing companies** in Europe, and a company whose profit from 2023 to 2024 almost tripled – **growing by 205%**. **And that’s [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) 🫡** What started as a project in a garage is now one of the best-known startups in Lithuania 👀 Our guest – **CEO [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/)**. After he joined [OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/), the company’s growth accelerated. With a background as a CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Dainius will share behind-the-scenes insights into what it’s like to manage a fast-growing startup: the mistakes and wins along the way, what’s important to understand about startups and startup culture, and maybe even a few thoughts about the future. **❗ Don't forget to register** **When: Tuesday, April 7th, at 6:00 pm (doors open)** **Where: Kaunas Science Island** \*\* AGENDA:\*\* 18:00 - Doors open + networking 18:30 - Intro 18:35 - Founders Spotlight: a fireside chat with [Dainius Sapežinskas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapezinskas/), CEO [@OBDeleven](https://obdeleven.com/) + QnA from the audience Moderator: [Elvinas Kukys](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekukys/), Co-Founder & CEO [@Luna Robotics](https://lunarobotics.eu/) 19:35 - networking, snacks, and drinks IMPORTANT: The event will be photographed. Interview language - English.

**Connected Westerville Night of Networking** *April Edition: The Introduction Economy* You've been to the networking events. You've done the small talk. Collected the cards. Forgotten the names. And walked out feeling like you just wasted two hours of your life. The problem isn't you. It's the format. Most networking events put you in a room and tell you to figure it out. So everyone defaults to elevator pitches and business talk, and nothing real gets built. Here's the truth about networking that most people miss: Your network isn't just who you know. It's who thinks of you when they're talking to someone else. *That's* The Introduction Economy. And it only works when relationships are real. There's a reason people who come once keep coming back. It starts with seven minutes that feel nothing like networking. Then we open it up. Free networking. More conversations. More momentum. This is a room full of corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and career builders in the Westerville and Columbus area. The mix is the magic. You might never do business with everyone you meet tonight. But someone in this room will think of *you.* **By name**. So, the next time someone needs exactly what you do, you get the recommendation. **April 14th. RSVP now.** **When:** Tuesday\, April 14th \| 6:15 PM \-\- 8:00 PM **Where:** Vineyard Community Center \| 6000 Cooper Rd\, Westerville\, OH 43081

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

(Note: RSVPing here on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you'll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=IN-PERSON-in-Columbus-Creative-Deal-Autopsies-Wholesaling-101-14-4-7-2026)**.) The market changed—and most investors are still operating like it didn't. Deals that used to work don't. Buyers want different things. And a lot of what's being taught right now is outdated or just wrong. And, since 2011, it's been our job to make sure that our members are armed with the most up-to-date, real-world strategies for building wealth in Central Ohio real estate… …so our mission with this meeting (and every meeting) is to give you the no-hype, warts-and-all info you need to succeed. First, Wholesaling 101—a clear, real-world look at how wholesaling actually works today, what to pay, and how to stay out of trouble. Then, Creative Deal Autopsies—real investors breaking down real deals with real numbers, real conversations, and real outcomes. You'll also get the chance to put the presenters in the hot seat and ask any and every question you have about how they did their deals. You'll learn: 1. What wholesaling actually is 2. How to calculate real offers 3. Where deals are coming from now 4. What buyers want 5. How creative deals are structured 6. What contracts and terms are used 7. What can go wrong—and how to avoid it **Agenda:** 5:00–6:00: Free Light Dinner and Networking 6:00: Earlybird Meeting – Wholesaling 101 7:00: Buy-Sell-Trade (members only) 7:30: Creative Deal Autopsies Members: Free First-time guests: Free Non-members: $35 (or join for $30 instead) Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=IN-PERSON-in-Columbus-Creative-Deal-Autopsies-Wholesaling-101-14-4-7-2026)** and register on our website!

## Pickleball League \| Singles \| 20s\, 30s\, 40s \| Columbus\, OH Ditch the dating apps and meet singles in real life — on the courts for 8 weeks. This event is ALL done through Eventbrite, we must register in advance. [The link is here! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) April 13th - June 1st. 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Monday Nights. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new, this league is all about connection. 👉 **Never played before?** No problem! For the first **three weeks**, instructors will be on-site for the first 30 minutes to teach you the basics and get you comfortable jumping in. We’ll run this as **open play** — you’ll rotate courts and partners for casual games and maximum mingling. Winners stay for one round before rotating, giving you plenty of chances to meet someone new. 📅 **Mondays\, April 13th \- June 1st \| 6:00–8:00 PM** 📍 **Paddle Taps** \| 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd\, Worthington\, OH 43085 **⭐ May 4th — Best Dressed Night: Star Wars Edition** *May the Fourth Be With You!* Dust off your Jedi robes, break out the lightsaber, or go full Chewbacca. Come dressed up, bring your A-game, and may the force (and your dinks) be with you. Best dressed winner picked by the volunteer sqaud, Winner will receive a prize! **🍽️ May 25th — Memorial Day BBQ POST PLAY** End your Memorial Day weekend with pickleball and pickleball BBQ! Paddletaps will provide the burgers & hot dogs, you're welcome to bring your fav app or dessert to share with the crew! **What to Know** * Paddles available each week — or bring your own * Locker room on-site * Full restaurant + bar available * Play runs every Monday from 6:00–8:00 PM for 8 weeks * Eat, drink, and mingle during and after play * Tickets are **non-refundable** Ready to meet your pickleball partner (and maybe more)? 🎟[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)**[Sign up now — spots will go fast!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-but-everyones-single-datecolumbus-tickets-1984560246119?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)** ### Event Guidelines 🚫 No rude or inappropriate behavior 📸 Photos may be taken for promotional use 📵 Be present — phones away, eyes up ✨ Be open, have fun, and enjoy the experience

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.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

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