Small Business Technology

**From Code to Connection: The Human Reality of Building an AI Startup** **About the Event:** Welcome to Rebel Dublin! No shiny sales pitches. No corporate jargon. We host free, no-nonsense events for Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Freelancers. We are a global community dedicated to creating a safe space for honest conversations, real learning, and the stories people usually hide—like the lowest points in the startup journey. This month, we are diving into how AI is fundamentally shaping modern startups, and more importantly, how humans actually fit into the equation. **Our Guest Speakers:** * **James Ahearne:** A Dublin-based entrepreneur building AI-powered products (AgentikAds, JamesOS) that automate growth and operations. Having built and exited businesses in foreign markets as an outsider, James believes AI makes starting a business more accessible than ever before—even if you still have a full-time job. * **Ashley Nichols:** Founder & CEO of Familiar Futures, an AI workforce adoption platform. With 15 years leading digital transformation at Accenture and PwC, and a past background as a US Diplomat, Ashley focuses heavily on bridging the "useful-to-me" gap between fancy tech and human adoption. Whether you are an AI expert, a curious freelancer, a side-hustler, or just looking to connect with a larger global community and hear inspiring Irish stories, this room is for you.

Join us for a lovely evening of music and song in a relaxed, supportive space. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all levels of musicians and singers are very welcome. We are adding a few sing along songs to our Wednesdays session. You will still get the opportunity to sing as usual we are just adding some sing along songs to add something new to the session. see comment section below for the sing along song list. ​Performers: Space is limited to 10 performers to ensure everyone gets their time in the spotlight. Please secure your spot by booking through the app! ​Listeners: If performance spots are full, we’d still love for you to come along, listen, and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way to build confidence and get a feel for the session. ​The Details: There is a small €2 kitty fee. As the venue hosts us for free, we kindly ask that you support the bar by purchasing a drink or two. ​A Note on Parking: The car park directly outside is convenient but strictly monitored, so please double-check the rates to avoid a €125 unclamping fee! For a stress-free evening, there are several other parking options within a 5-minute walk, including the Tesco car park (which is usually free after 6:30 PM, but do check the signs!).

Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday evening? Join NomadÉire at The Storyteller for one of Dublin's most enjoyable weekly pub quizzes. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a relaxed night out with great people, this is the perfect midweek social event. We'll be gathering before the quiz begins to grab a drink, meet fellow members, and form teams. No need to arrive with a group. Come on your own and we'll make sure you're part of a team. Whether you are a digital nomad, remote professional, entrepreneur, creative, founder, traveler, or local, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a lively evening in one of Dublin's most welcoming pubs. What to expect: • A fun and fast-paced pub quiz covering a wide range of topics. • A relaxed atmosphere with fellow NomadÉire members. • Opportunities to meet new people and make connections. • Plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and good conversation. • Great food, drinks, and a classic Dublin pub atmosphere. We'll meet at **The Storyteller Pub** at **7:45 PM**. The quiz typically starts shortly after and runs until **around 10:30 PM**. Come alone or bring a friend. Either way, you'll be warmly welcomed and quickly introduced to the group. Whether you're a trivia master or simply there for the craic, it's always a great night when NomadÉire heads to The Storyteller.

Our Spring Social event will happen on **Wednesday 24th June** in Kennedy's Pub on Westland Row (behind Trinity College) . There will be no speakers, but there will be beers, food, and general conversations about Information Security. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a pro, an amateur or just curious about the field! If you want to speak at a future event, please email us at info@dubsec.ie

**Group Goal** To create a relaxed and welcoming midweek social space in Dublin where people can unwind after work, make genuine new connections and enjoy the city together. **Who We’d Love to Meet** Friendly, open-minded people living or working in Dublin — professionals, creatives, internationals, locals or anyone looking to expand their social circle and meet good people. **What We Do** After work socials, pool games, cards, casual drinks, chats, pub nights and relaxed evenings around the city with a good atmosphere and easy conversation 🍻

Come spend an evening in the pub listening to fascinating talks, meeting interesting people, and diving into ideas you probably won’t hear anywhere else. Join us for a chat about ideas while having a pint. Meet new people, learn about new things and try something different. **PLEASE NOTE: Our events are ticketed, so you need to get a ticket to attend, RSVPING does not gain entry.** Get a ticket for €3 by using the code '***Meetupmembers'*** **[TICKETS FOR THE LAUNCH EVENT HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ideas-on-tap-1-launch-event-meetup-members-tickets-tickets-1992286108381?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1uvpn90*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTk5NDM0OTQ3LjE3ODE5NjcwMjU.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODE5NjcwMjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODE5NjcwOTEkajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true)** This is a live lecture and talk series taking place in pubs across Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Every event features a different speaker and theme, covering everything from science, history, psychology, philosophy, politics, film, Irish culture, and bizarre internet rabbit holes to cinema breakdowns, existential questions, and strange moments from history. One night could be about Dublin history, cult movies, or the psychology of personality. Another could explore black holes, political movements, philosophy, true crime, science fiction, or the weird side of human behaviour. After each talk there’s a live Q&A, drinks, conversation, and a chance to meet new people who are curious about the world and up for a good night out that’s a little different from the usual pub routine. We’re also looking for new speakers from all kinds of backgrounds. Academics, writers, artists, researchers, comedians, creatives, or anyone deeply obsessed with a topic they love talking about. If you’ve got an idea that could make for an unforgettable night in the pub, we want to hear it. For our first event we have mystery speakers and some quirky entertainment.

Wednesday 24th June *8 -10.30pm\*\* Join us for Irelands best and biggest open mic featuring original Singer-songwriters and established artists in the beautiful surroundings of the Lansdowne Hotel. This weeks special guest is the fantastic PRTLND This is a unique opportunity to share and enjoy, original songs and connect with fellow artists in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. This is a night not to be missed! Come celebrate the power of music and creativity. With limited performance spaces available, reserve your spot today! We want to ensure that as many people as possible get to play on the night, so we ask that you do* two *things: 1.\*\ *RSVP here on MeetUp.\*\* 2.\*\ *Get to the venue as early as possible to confirm your attendance\*\* 1. Please note we do our best to accommodate everyone. 2. We would be grateful if you only sign up if you fully intend to go as we have limited spots available. (Walk-in's are welcome but you might only get to play one song). **BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND CREATE A FANTASTIC AUDIENCE!** (Audience members and friends don't need to sign up, just performers.) We are\*\ *now asking that you made a conscience effort to .....\*\* **BRING A FRIEND THIS HELPS GROW YOUR AUDIENCE !!!!** **DONATION** Donations are welcome on the night to cover costs. **LOCATION** Landsdowne Hotel 27 Penbroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Are you a tech support engineer, IT manager or CTO and want to have a clear understanding of how to build a classification-first data security posture that scales with your organisation OR how to close the gap between your data security policies and the reality of how your users - **and your AI tools** \- are actually working with data today?? Then this event is for you! Come join Stackand.Co at their monthly Tech Pro Ireland event on the evening of Thursday 25th June with special guest, Microsoft MVP in Security, Tushar Kumar. Check out the talks and reserve your free seat here.... [https://ti.to/tech-pro-ireland/266-tech-pro-ireland](https://ti.to/tech-pro-ireland/266-tech-pro-ireland)

**Building AI Products That Matter** explores what it really takes to turn AI ideas into products that create real business impact. Join us for an honest discussion on moving beyond experimentation, identifying meaningful problems, validating outcomes, and building AI solutions that scale in production. Expect practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world perspectives from teams actively delivering AI products. **🔹 Talk 1: Building AI Into Products: Why Some Efforts Fail Before They Begin** AI is rapidly becoming a core part of modern products, with teams increasingly able to add powerful capabilities in a matter of days. When done well, it can unlock entirely new user experiences, drive efficiency, and create meaningful competitive advantage. But while the technology has never been more accessible, successfully integrating it into real products requires more than just plugging in a model. Many teams move quickly to add AI features without first addressing the underlying foundations — particularly data quality and workflow design. The result is often inconsistent outputs, low adoption, and systems that struggle to deliver real value at scale. In practice, AI tends to amplify the strengths and weaknesses of the environment it operates in, making these prerequisites critical. **Speaker:** [Cathal Ó Riain](https://ie.linkedin.com/in/cathal-o-riain-298b8a1), Director of Data Products at Cubic³ Through roles with Accenture, Aon, Flutter and Cubic, Cathal has experience building and scaling data-driven products and AI-enabled systems in enterprise environments. In this talk, he explores the key foundations required to effectively integrate AI into products — from preparing high-quality data to embedding AI into processes where it can genuinely add value — along with practical lessons on how to set AI initiatives up for success from the outset. **🔹 Talk 2: The Customer Insights Stack: What It Really Takes to Build (And When You Shouldn't)** Every company sits on a huge amount of customer insight data - call recordings, support tickets, sales conversations - that rarely gets revisited. At the same time, building internal AI tooling has never been easier, leading many teams into a “build everything” mindset. But when building becomes cheap, deciding what’s actually worth building becomes the real challenge. Teams often end up with fragmented tools that don’t scale, are difficult to maintain, and fail to deliver clarity or adoption. **Speaker:** [Richard Blythman](https://ie.linkedin.com/in/richardblythman), Co-Founder & CEO of Naptha AI Richard has experience building both custom enterprise solutions and scalable productized platforms in this space. In this talk, he explores the spectrum from lightweight AI workflows using Claude Code to fully productionized customer insight systems, including the trade-offs, investment considerations, and performance comparisons against custom-built solutions. **What to Expect:** * **Interactive Q&A:** Bring your toughest product challenges; our speakers are ready for your questions. * **Networking:** As always, we’ll have plenty of food and drinks to fuel the conversation. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people from Dublin’s product community. **⚠️ RSVP & Check-in Information** Please RSVP **only if you can attend in person.** **Transport:** The venue is easily accessible via the Green Luas Line, with direct access from Dublin City Centre. Thursday, Jun 25 · 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST Cubic³ Office Dublin · The Hive, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18, D18 Y2C9 See you soon! [Sima](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simaban/), [Anna](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-savelieva/), [Elham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elham-hesaraki/), [Antonella](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonellabettati/)

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐 📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM** *(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)* Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions. No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space. 💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories ☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided 💬 New faces always welcome Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service. https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/

**Craft Night has returned to Tog!** *From 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm every second Sunday, drop by and join in.* Whether you make the yarn itself (we love spinners!) or noodle about with e-textiles and blinky quilts, you will be very welcome. If you haven’t been to Craft Night before, it’s mainly people working on portable crafts like yarn-based and textile projects, jewellery and paper crafts. Feel free to bring your current WIP (Work In Progress). We’ll take over the common area with crafting and conversation. We might even try to bring a group Craft Night project to Dublin Maker (it’s been a while!). You’ll find the nights on [our calendar](https://www.tog.ie/calendar/), so you don’t need to remember which every other Sunday it is. Newcomers to Tog are more than welcome to join us. See you there!

New people who know nothing about Linux are welcome and encouraged to attend, please don't be shy. If you are new please feel free to approach one of the organisers, and we'd be only happy to help explain things as best as we can, we honestly don't mind and don't judge. We were new once ourselves :) Please note that in general, these are adult friendly meetups, therefore, we are not responsible for those under 18 in attendance. We may have events targeted at children in the future. As with any Meetup, please try to stick to your RSVP or change it to No if you can't come.

**NOTE: Registration invalid on meetup. Please register here for a valid ticket: [www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3](www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3)** "A capable agent is one that replies. A valuable agent is one that handles real work." This is the third installment in the OpenClaw series, shifting focus toward practical application—deploying built agents into real workflows across customer support, go-to-market, engineering, and QA. The event features a self-directed, table-group format where attendees work at their own pace alongside others pursuing similar goals. What we'll work through together • Customer support automation: triaging, drafting, routing, resolving without the back-and-forth • GTM workflows: lead research, outreach drafting, CRM updates, follow-up sequences • Engineering tasks: PR summaries, issue triage, documentation, test generation • QA and ops: automated checks, error monitoring, reporting pipelines • Building for your domain: scoping the right use case and wiring it up end to end Bring a laptop. Bring a running agent. Have a workflow in mind you'd love to hand off. Run of show 11:00 Doors open, coffee 11:30 Quick round the room 12:00 Build time 13:00 Lunch 13:45 Back to building 15:30 Sharing session 16:00 Close Series Partners Browser Use – open-source framework for web browser automation with AI agents Bronto – logging layer for the AI era Tensorix – radically simple platform for private AI inference ElevenLabs – AI research and product company building voice and audio tools​Your OpenClaw is running. It replies. Maybe it's done a few things you've asked it to. ​Now make it genuinely useful. **NOTE: Registration invalid on meetup. Please register on here for a valid ticket:** [www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3](www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3) ​This is the second day in the OpenClaw series. We're going deeper: memory that actually persists across conversations, a knowledge base it can draw on, skills that connect it to the tools you already use, and workflows that handle a whole process end to end. These are the things that turn an interesting agent into something you actually rely on. ​Self-directed, table-group format. You work at your own pace, in your own direction, with people around you doing the same. ​**What we'll work through together** * ​Memory architecture: short-term, long-term, episodic and how to set them up properly * ​Knowledge bases: connecting your own docs and notes so the agent can draw on them * ​Good skills to add: which integrations are worth the effort (Notion, email, calendar, GitHub) * ​Giving access to tools: MCP, APIs, function calling * ​Proper workflows: multi-step, conditional, handling a whole process and not just one message * ​Sandboxing: running actions safely without breaking things or leaking data **NOTE: Registration invalid on meetup. Please register on here for a valid ticket: [www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3](www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3)** ​You don't need to have come to Event 1. If you have OpenClaw running, you're ready for this. ​Bring a laptop. Bring your OpenClaw running. ​**Run of show** ​🕙 11:00 Doors open, coffee 💬 11:30 Where is everyone at: quick round the room 🚀 12:00 Build time 🍕 13:00 Lunch 🛠️ 13:45 Back to building 🖥️ 15:30 Share what you've connected 🔚 17:00 Close *** ​**Series Partners** [Browser Use](https://browser-use.com/?utm_source=luma) is the open-source framework for web browser automation with AI agents. If your agent needs to navigate the web, fill forms, or extract information from any site, Browser Use is how you wire that up. ​[Bronto](https://bronto.io/?utm_source=luma) is the logging layer for the AI era. It gives engineering teams unlimited log retention, millisecond search, and AI-powered troubleshooting without the cost blowout of legacy observability tools. [Tensorix](https://tensorix.ai/?utm_source=luma) is the radically simple platform for private AI inference. Access MiniMax-M2.5, GLM-5, and open-source models. Trusted by Finance, Healthcare, and Government orgs where compliance is non-negotiable. ​**Community Partner** ​\*\*[Wolfpack Digital](http://wolfpack-digital.com/?utm_source=giveago&utm_medium=live_event):\*\* Award-winning web and mobile product studio with teams in Dublin and Cluj-Napoca, working with clients from early-stage startups to global brands. ​**Community** [Give(a)Go](https://giveago.co/?utm_source=luma) is a Dublin-based builder community running hands-on events for ambitious people who make things. 30+ events. 1,000+ attendees. Partners include PostHog, LangChain, ElevenLabs, HubSpot and Windsurf. One rule: learning by building. **NOTE: Registration invalid on meetup. Please register on here for a valid ticket: [www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3](www.giveago.co/register/openclaw3)**

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

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)

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Evolve is all about creating an Authentic Community, Deeper Connections, and Confident Growth. We are a group of entrepreneurial women who connect personally and professionally. We welcome every guest to experience our authentic community with no cliques and no judgment. Come as you are! There's a seat waiting for you. Elevate is an action-oriented connection experience designed to help women entrepreneurs move beyond surface-level networking and into meaningful growth, collaboration, and courageous action. Each session centers around a focused business or personal development topic, followed by intentional breakout discussions that encourage deeper conversations, real relationship-building, and practical next steps. Unlike traditional networking events, Elevate is designed to create momentum. Women are encouraged not only to share ideas, but to actively support one another through accountability, collaboration, brainstorming, and action-based growth. Every meeting is an opportunity to build authentic connections, gain fresh perspective, and leave with a clear action step to implement before the next session. This is a space where women rise together — not through competition or hustle culture, but through encouragement, courage, consistency, and intentional community. \*\*Evolve Women's Collective is a membership based professional women's group. You can find more information at [www.EvolveWomensCollective.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0UekYvD4PoVa7WUlFFVHyp). Feel welcome to be our guest anytime! [Join the Call](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/7894682064&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw127u1EMKvrsjTOPRaLUJ51)

📊 **Profit from Predictions – Polymarket Strategy** Stop guessing on Polymarket. Learn the analytical system that generates real profit. ⚠️ Complete registration below — RSVP alone doesn't reserve your spot. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=network-of-book-lovers-and-discussion-meetups&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-30T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll learn: - A systematic approach to forecasting outcomes - How to identify high-value markets before the crowd - Polymarket strategies that generate consistent daily profit *The forecasters who win have a system. Get yours.* 🎯

💳 **AI eCommerce Masterclass — Passive Income Blueprint — Set it up once. Earn every day.** *Built around AI tools that are available and affordable today* **What you produce in this session:** - A marketing funnel that runs on autopilot from day one - Passive income infrastructure built around AI automation - AI-driven product research tools that find winning products automatically For professionals who want to add a passive revenue stream without a second full-time job, this blueprint session removes the manual complexity entirely. With a guided end-to-end store build, you produce a passive income vehicle — an AI store that runs while you do other things. **⚠️ Quick note:** Your rsvp here is not a registration confirmation, so click below to register — completing that form is what holds your seat — spots run out faster than you expect so register now, and full registration is what holds your seat not the RSVP. ### [🔗 BOOK YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=cafe-conversation-and-french-films-for-our-community&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-30T22:00:00Z) --- Passive eCommerce income is a build-once earn-always model — grab your place and learn to build a store AI can run for you, and everything you build is yours to keep and scale. 📦 *The store that earns while you sleep starts here.*