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**Topic: How to decouple from US tech?** With the current US government, it become obvious that many big US tech-companies are exactly that: US-companies, which are political players and will pick a side. Therefore, the question is not if we should decouple from those companies but of how we can achieve that. **What to Expect:** * A concise, 5-10 minute expert presentation introducing us to the nuances of the topic. * Engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants in breakout groups, exploring diverse experiences and practices. * Dive into prepared questions designed to challenge and expand your perspective on the topic. * A fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts passionate about software development and team building. *** **Broadening Our Discussions:** We explore a wide range of topics, including Extreme Programming (XP), agile management methods, lean theory, career management, programming katas, and other areas related to software development. Whether you're new to software, a seasoned practitioner, or an expert, your insights and experiences are valued here! *** **Event Details:** We'll gather from 7:00 PM, officially start the session at 7:15 PM, and take a break at 8:30 PM to decide the topic for our next session. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect!

A Berlin meetup bridging Product, UX, Design, and Dev to build better products, faster. A collaboration between UXDX Community and UX Gym. This is our first event of the year, and it's in person. Throughout 2025, we'll host more events and partner with conferences to bring you exclusive discounts. **[Registration Link](https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-02-10/)** **From Marketplaces to Neighborhoods** An exploration of how eBay uses design to shift its experience from a global marketplace to a more local, human, and connected ecosystem. [Yihui Liu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yihui-liu-b98627121/)[,](https://uxdx.com/profile/yihui-liu/)Senior Product Design,eBay **3 Months to 2 Weeks: Using AI to Build MVPs in a Single Design Sprint** Design tools come and go. The craft stays. Over the past year at Bonanza I've been testing where AI actually fits into how we work. Not as a replacement for thinking, but as a way to show up to a design sprint with something tangible. We now walk into day one with a working prototype. Clients see real interactions, not wireframes. Conversations shift from "imagine this" to "try this." That compression changes everything downstream. On February 10th, I'm breaking down our process at the UXDX Community event in Berlin. How we use Claude Code and Figma Make to go from brief to functional MVP in two weeks. What worked, what flopped, where the hype doesn't hold up. If you're a product leader or designer trying to figure out where these tools actually fit, this one's practical. [Behrad Mirafshar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/behradmirafshar/)[,](https://uxdx.com/profile/behrad-mirafshar/) CEO,Bonanza Design

​**🗓️ About the Event:** We all know how tiring it's to send endless CVs each day just for a chance of an interview. Especially for us migrants it can be even harder with lacking the network, privileges and glass ceilings. In this workshop we will dissect the job hunting process and brainstorm ideas on how to improve our chances and what we can do collaboratively together as a group actively hunting for a job but tired of doing and thinking it alone. No registration is require. Only your energy and ideas 🔥 Note: Bring a list of useful websites and links you would like to share in the workshop (ex: board jobs, articles, newsletters, networks, events, ... etc) We stand in this together ✊ ​ **🧑‍💻 About MigraTech** ​Are you new to Berlin or looking to expand your network as a migrant working in Tech? Are you interested in finding a community of tech migrants professionals living & working in Berlin and share similar struggles? ​Join us for a relaxed and friendly meetups including socializing, cultural exchange, and community building! Whether you’re here for work, study, or a fresh start, this is the perfect chance to: ​ ✅ Join a like minded community sharing same struggles ✅ Non-Corporate and a friendly environment ✅ Meet fellow migrants from diverse backgrounds ✅ Share experiences, tips, and stories about life in Berlin ✅ Discover resources and advice for settling in the city ​ **🍻 What to Expect:** * ​Casual mingling over drinks/snacks * ​A safe, inclusive space where everyone belongs * ​Discover MigraTech community ​ **🌍 Who’s Welcome?** This event is open to *all* tech migrants and internationals in Berlin, no matter how long you’ve been here or where you’re from. Bring your stories, questions, and positive vibes! ​ **💬 RSVP:** No registration is required. Invite all your tech migrant friends and colleagues. ​🔔 Check our Telegram for any changes: [https://t.me/migratechorg](https://t.me/migratechorg) ​ **📍 Exact Location:** Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctg3Dz1wgbzdRsi68](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ctg3Dz1wgbzdRsi68) How to reach the space: [https://ibb.co/Ld3R89t5](https://ibb.co/Ld3R89t5)

Today we are working in a beautiful location near U Spittelmarkt with a big desk, power sockets, free WiFi, available food/drinks and air conditioning. NOTE: We don't share the venue location publicly. Find out where it is by joining our Telegram chat group: [https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly) 😴 Tired of working by yourself? 🌡️ Too hot or too cold to work at home? 🍫 Contents of your fridge or the laundry distracting you? 💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking! ☕️ No membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks! ⏰ We'll be there from the start time, but feel free to stop by any time. • WHAT TO BRING • Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :) • QUESTIONS? • Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions: [https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly) • MORE EVENTS? • To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)

*Please note, this event is free but please sign up here so we can inform the venue of your attendance: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-02-10/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-02-10/)* Design is changing — both in what we build and how we build it. This month we’ll explore how teams are designing more local, trust-driven experiences that connect online and offline behavior, and how AI is reshaping the way designers move from idea to working prototype. Together, these perspectives show how design is evolving at both the strategic and execution levels: from what we build for people, to how quickly and effectively we can build it. **AGENDA:** **6:00 PM:** Registration and networking **6:20 PM:** Welcome from UXDX Berlin **6:30 PM:** Talk: *"From Marketplaces to Neighborhoods"* with **[Yihui Liu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yihui-liu-b98627121/),** Product Design Lead, eBay An exploration on how eBay uses design to shift their experience from a global marketplace to a more local, human, and connected ecosystem. **7:00 PM:** Talk: *"3 Months to 2 Weeks: Using AI to Build MVPs in a Single Design Sprint"* by **[Behrad Mirafshar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/behradmirafshar/),** CEO, Bonanza Studios Practical walkthrough of how they've compressed the design-to-working-prototype cycle using tools like Claude Code + Figma Make. What works, what doesn't, and where the hype falls short. **7:30 PM:** Closing Remarks **7:40 PM:** Networking Thank you [Delivery Hero](https://www.deliveryhero.com/) for supporting the event. See you there!

**OpenClaw Anonymous Berlin** Informal meetup for anyone interested in or working with OpenClaw/Clawdbot. No talks or presentations. We discuss setups, learnings, and entrepreneurship. The group is intentionally small (8-12 people) to keep things relaxed. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

Empowered in Tech, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPK, come together to invite you to a new **FLINTA Talk Night**: an event designed to explore and address career progression challenges, offering a space for FLINTA\* professionals to reflect, learn and connect. ⏰ **Agenda** **18:00 – Doors Open** **18:30 – Welcome and Intro by Empowered in Tech** **18:35 – Talk by** **Fraunhofer IPK: *Equal Opportunities Are Essential to Innovation*.** Facilitated by Ruth Asan and Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic. Researchers need the space to develop their full potential in order to have the groundbreaking ideas that drive us forward. A diverse, inclusive working environment for all is not just a noble goal, but also a competitive advantage. * Ruth Asan explains the approaches and programs we use at Fraunhofer IPK to implement fair career and development opportunities, specifically for FLINTA. * Building on this, Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic will introduce the technologies developed by Fraunhofer IPK – from digital twins that connect engineering, simulation, and real-time shop-floor data to decentralized data spaces. Together, we will demonstrate that equitable opportunities unlock people’s potential and that our technology turns that potential into measurable impact for industry — smarter, more sustainable, and more human. **19:05 – Break** **19:15 – Talk: *The Hidden Half of the Job.*** Facilitated by Anastasiia Kudriavtseva. A practical guide on the thinking, explaining and negotiating that happens before and after the code, and quietly defines your career, and how to get better at it without losing your mind. In this talk participants will learn: ✔️ How AI changes what “good engineering work” looks like ✔️ How to adapt your message to reach different target audiences ✔️ Tackling daily standups and complaining in retrospectives (correctly!) ✔️ Tracking your work with a WTF-notebook and progress notes ✔️ How to ask for and use feedback without combusting ✔️ How to manage your energy on good and bad days **19:45 – Open Networking Round** (Hosted program concludes) 🍴 **Food & drinks** We’ll have water, coffee, and tea available. **Food won’t be provided**, so feel free to bring something to eat. 👋 **About Empowered in Tech** We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events.Stay in touch with the community! Join our Slack: [https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EiTSlack) **✨ About Ruth Asan** Ruth Asan is the equal opportunities officer at Fraunhofer IPK and the deputy equal opportunities officer of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She has a background in political communication and has been working as an expert for digital communication at Fraunhofer IPK since 2018. **✨ About Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic** Since 2024, she has been leading the department of Extended Reality at Fraunhofer IPK. She has around 10 years of experience as a researcher, with focus on developing innovative smart services and data-oriented business models. **✨ About Anastasiia Kudriavtseva** Frontend Engineer with a focus on React, and experience UI/UX design, with a background in robotics and computer systems. Worked across biopharma, publishing, and defence tech. Originally from Ukraine, now based in Berlin. 📍**Host** This evening will be kindly hosted by Fraunhofer IPK, a research and development institution in the field of production technology. They are located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, at Pascalstr. 13 – 14 10587 Berlin. Learn more: [Fraunhofer IPK](https://www.ipk.fraunhofer.de/) **☂️ About the FLINTA label** This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community. That being said, we don't exclude anybody! Cis men are welcome to join, just bear in mind that the topics will be discussed from this perspective. 😊 💗 **Code of Conduct** We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events. Our events aim to empower diverse women and we welcome everyone who identifies as a woman or another underrepresented group in tech or an ally.We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct for our events: [https://berlincodeofconduct.org/](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) 📸 **Media Consent** We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.

**If you're member of our (free) forum.digitalideas.io the ticket is only €3. Find the discount code [here](https://forum.digitalideas.io/d/101-digital-marketing-over-breakfast-in-berlin-96).** **Join our WhatsApp-Group "Marketing Community Berlin" to stay connected with the local marketing community: [digitalideas.io/berlin-whatsapp](https://digitalideas.io/berlin-whatsapp "https://digitalideas.io/berlin-whatsapp")** ​"Digital Marketing over Breakfast" is Berlin’s longest-running roundtable for growth-minded marketers (since 2018!)! ​ Hungry for fresh ideas—and honest feedback—on your current marketing challenge(s)? Join fellow marketers over coffee & croissants to trade solutions for real-world growth problems. ​No slide decks, no sales pitches—just open conversation and actionable take-aways. Pull up a chair, bring your toughest issue, and help others tackle theirs. ​See you at the breakfast table! ​P.S. We speak German and English, usually the conversion will be in English ​About us: * ​Matteo Savio (Digital Ideas): passionate growth hacker with more than 10 years of experience in the implementation of data-driven marketing processes * ​Tobias Braam (Swell Growth Marketing): marrying product & marketing for over 15 years as growth strategist. Ex Amazon & eBay ​(DE) ​„Digital Marketing over Breakfast“ ist Berlins ältester Roundtable für growth-minded Marketer (seit 2018!)! ​Hungrig nach frischen Ideen - und ehrlichem Feedback zu deinen aktuellen Marketing-Challenges? Tausch dich mit anderen Marketern bei Kaffee & Croissants über Lösungen für reale Growth-Challenges aus. ​ Keine Präsentationsfolien, keine Sales Pitches - nur offene Gespräche und actionable take-aways. Hol dir einen Stuhl, bring die größten Probleme mit und hilf anderen bei der Lösung Ihrer. ​ Wir sehen uns beim Frühstück! ​P.S. Wir sprechen Deutsch und Englisch, in der Regel kommunizieren wir in Englisch

Join us for a special edition of Today’s Global Leader featuring **Nora Fehlbaum**, chair of the board of directors and former CEO of the legendary design brand Vitra and a third-generation leader of the family-owned company. Leave with a fresh perspective on how meaningful spaces can shape the future of work and society, and take away practical insights on sustainability as a guiding design principle, long-term leadership, and running a family business with purpose. Under Nora Fehlbaum’s leadership, Vitra has explored how design, sustainability, and culture can intersect to create spaces that endure and inspire long-term thinking, responsible choices, and new forms of collaboration. From its newly opened Bowery showroom in New York to cultural moments on the Vitra Campus and the contemplative Doshi Retreat, Vitra’s projects show that design is as much about mindset and meaning as it is about aesthetics. ESMT faculty member **[Nora Grasselli](https://esmt.berlin/person/nora-grasselli)**, a leadership and New Work expert, will set the stage with insights into how evolving work cultures are reshaping the future of leadership. The subsequent Q&A with Nora Fehlbaum, with plenty of time for audience questions, will be moderated by **[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)**, journalist, TV host, and executive coach. **About the Today’s Global Leader event series** Today’s Global Leader is an ESMT event series in hybrid format. Successful business leaders share their leadership philosophies and position themselves on current political and economic topics in an open discussion. Interaction with a diverse audience, including international students and other young leaders, is guaranteed. Check out our past events with Ola Källenius, Christian Sewing, among others on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBplsEOOPkF1BBD5Y7KNlHKig14RAgN9)**. **About the speakers** **Nora Fehlbaum** is the chair of the board of directors of the Swiss furniture manufacturing company Vitra, leading the family-owned company in the third generation. Fehlbaum joined Vitra in 2010 and was initially responsible for the Vitra Campus, the global launch of Vitra’s online shops, and the expansion of the Vitra Accessories Collection, before taking the helm in 2016 as CEO until the end of 2025. While the first generation laid the company’s commercial foundations, and the second added a cultural dimension through the development of the Vitra Campus and the Vitra Design Museum along with its collection, the third generation represented by Fehlbaum puts the spotlight on sustainable thinking and action. **[Nora Grasselli](https://esmt.berlin/person/nora-grasselli)** is a lecturer in leadership, a member of the ESMT faculty, as well as a program director for executive education programs. Her teaching and research interests are leadership for middle managers, leadership transitions, collaboration across organizational boundaries, teamwork mediated through technology, experiential learning, and innovation in executive education. Her work has been published in journals such as MIT Sloan Management Review, Harvard Business Manager, Organization Studies, and Harvard Business Publishing, as well as popular business media such as European Business Review and Forbes. **About the moderator** **[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)** is an independent conference moderator, executive coach, and communications consultant specializing in executive media training and high-level moderation. A former national TV presenter, she produced some 250 films and reports, served as spokesperson for Reporters Without Borders for 12 years, and now trains executives in media and presentation skills while advising organizations on event design and delivery. **In cooperation with [Initiative Zukunftsfähige Führung](https://izf.org/)**

We are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem! If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun! ❯ **Your hosts of the day:** * Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Business Angel & Coach, MD @ Founder Institute Berlin) * Rikke Klitskov (Marketing Director @ Founder Institute Germany) * Euan Hintze (Banking Expert @ Qonto) * Matthieu Verdeaux (Sales & Partnerships Intern @ Qonto) ❯ **Who should Attend?** * Anyone interested in entrepreneurship * Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea * Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator * Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder * Anyone who is looking for a modern business bank account ❯ **What is the Agenda?** * (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks **❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** [https://fi.co/e/376736/meetup](https://fi.co/e/376736/meetup)**!** To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in March 2025, you can apply here: [https://fi.co/Germany](https://fi.co/Germany)**.** For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and [tech events available in Berlin](https://fi.co/events/berlin), see our [list of Startup Resources](https://fi.co/startup-resources). **About Qonto:** **[Qonto](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)** is Europe’s leading financial management solution for founders, freelancers, and small to medium-sized businesses, serving more than 600,000 clients across eight countries. Founded by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, **[Qonto](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)**[ ](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)has been transforming business finance since 2017. The platform combines business banking, invoicing, accounting, and expense management in a single intuitive solution. Through Qonto’s company formation services, over 250,000 businesses have already been established across Europe. With more than €600 million in funding and an international team of over 1,600 employees, Qonto is redefining financial management for European businesses – with innovative products, transparent pricing, and 24/7 customer support. **Click here to open your business account:** **[https://www.qonto.com](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)** **About Founder Institute** The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

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. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

**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/)

Our friend **Dmitri Katz**, a 10 years+ long time friend and huge supporter of **STEM4Health**, **G4A**, **Digital Health**, and every **Innovation in Healthcare**, is organizing this event. I highly recommend to attend. Please register at https://luma.com/m47avlhj. AI is offering new opportunities to address persistent, high-impact societal challenges. In domains where social and human stakes are high, practical value will depend not only on technical performance, but on how well AI systems are aligned with ethical, institutional, and operational realities. Addressing this need requires sustained, cross-disciplinary collaboration grounded in real-world practice. To this end, **ÆTHOS Berlin** is building an interdisciplinary community of founders, researchers, practitioners, domain experts, and policymakers. ​In this workshop, we will discuss real-world care challenges and the constraints that shape responsible AI use. Participants are invited to contribute practical perspectives. ​**What we aim to produce:** ​The workshop will produce Challenge Briefs: short documents that describe (a) a concrete care problem, (b) its real-world impact, and (c) the key institutional, ethical, and practical constraints involved. Where it emerges naturally, the briefs may also note open directions for work, such as further research or approaches for AI implementation. The briefs will be published publicly after the event and shared as reference material for future research and innovation. ​**Workshop format (2 hours):** * ​Short, problem‑focused inputs from care‑domain experts, early‑stage startups, and other workshop attendees. * ​Small, mixed working groups * ​Each group drafts one brief using a simple structure: Problem · Impact · Constraints · Directions * ​Sharing and discussion ​**Why your participation matters:** * ​Help ensure that actual constraints shape how AI problems are defined * ​Bring institutional, ethical, and operational realities into the discussion early * ​Contribute to challenge definitions that shape the community’s future focus * ​Be acknowledged as a contributing participant in this first workshop ​ **What participation could involve:** * ​Share a real-world care‑domain challenge * ​Contributing to the drafting group * ​Bring a laptop if possible. ​This is an ÆTHOS community initiative. Participants are welcome to share what they are working on, but the focus will remain on problem framing rather than product pitching. If you have questions or would like to help with the workshop, please let us know. Warm Regards, Dmitri Katz ÆTHOS Initiative team [dmitrikatz23@gmail.com](mailto:dmitrikatz23@gmail.com) Place: Æthos Station, 3rd Floor, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Kreuzberg, Berlin

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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.

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)