Technology Startups

**Welcome to Gravity Team Trading Arena** This one’s for the engineers who’d rather ship than talk. A live crypto trading simulation powered by real historical market data - no slides, no theory. Just sharp strategy, fast decisions, and pressure. Kriss Pujats (CTO & Co-founder) kicks it off - then it’s game on. ​The highest-performing trader wins a PS5 Pro! Free to attend by registering: [https://luma.com/49dbq24l](https://luma.com/49dbq24l) March 25 / 12:30 - 14:45 @ Fantadroms

A weekly meetup for language lovers! Come practice new languages, meet great people, and enjoy a drink — whether it’s beer, tea, or coffee. Everyone’s welcome! 🤗 Main event platform is Facebook https://shorturl.at/K6Fa9 (so more people coming!) Address - Aldaru Street 9, FOB Bar

April 1st falls on a workday this year, so we’re moving the absurdity to Saturday. In a single day, make something absurdly brilliant in any format (prototype, mockup, performance, visual poem, diagram/flowchart, etc.) and present it in 5 minutes or less. Winner(s) are chosen by in-person audience voting (stickers/tokens). An absurdly massive prize pool. Come solo or with a team. Rough schedule 11:00 arrival, setup 11:10 kickoff + quick rules 11:15 optional icebreaker + 1-minute idea pitch (if you want to find a team or recruit teammates) 11:30–18:15 build time (informal check-ins along the way if needed) \~18:30 presentations (5 min per team) + audience voting (IRL) \~19:45 awards 20:00 end

Spring is here and the days are getting longer, so why not join us for a beer on March 26th, 2026 at 7:00PM at Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) for a casual networking event with fellow frontend developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. This isn’t a talk or a workshop — just an open, friendly space to meet other people in the community, chat about projects, share ideas, and unwind together. Whether you’re deep into React, exploring Svelte, or just starting your coding journey, you’re welcome to come hang out. What to expect: 🍺 Drinks and good vibes 💬 Friendly conversations and networking 💡 Discussions about all things frontend (and beyond) No slides, no pressure — just a great time with great people. Come by, bring a friend, and let’s start the year off right! 📍 Location: Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) Nometņu iela 64, Riga, LV-1002 🕖 Time: 7:00PM, Thursday, March 26th

**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 **Stay updated**: Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/

**Welcome to Gravity Team Trading Arena** This one’s for the engineers who’d rather ship than talk. A live crypto trading simulation powered by real historical market data - no slides, no theory. Just sharp strategy, fast decisions, and pressure. Kriss Pujats (CTO & Co-founder) kicks it off - then it’s game on. ​The highest-performing trader wins a PS5 Pro! Free to attend by registering: [https://luma.com/49dbq24l](https://luma.com/49dbq24l) March 25 / 12:30 - 14:45 @ Fantadroms

**IMPORTANT:** if you would like to join, please register here on meetup.com. Using this site is free for regular users. **In March we will continue exploring the subject of being assertive, which we started last month.** Good to know: * Depending on group size we might split up to two or more sub-groups. * The language of the event is English. * Age limit: 18 and over. * Photos of participants may be taken at the event and shared publicly on social media, including but not limited to meetup.com. By joining the event, you accept this condition. * Prices: the event itself is free of charge, but please purchase a drink or a meal at the bar. * Event-related announcements are made on meetup.com, so please check posts and messages regularly. If you have any questions, please contact me — I’ll be happy to help. *Background photo: [Renāte Šnore, Unsplash](https://x.gd/pLJwE) taken at Viesatas upesloku takas, Irlavas pagasts, Latvia.*

If, like us, you’re tired of dating apps, if **you’re into sports** and want to meet other single, like-minded people, this is the event for you. A great atmosphere, new connections, and if you spot someone you’d like to get to know, rest assured -all participants are single. Besides, where better to get to know each other and see if you can be a team than through shared athletic challenges? If you’re **between 30 and 45 years old** and currently single, this is the place to meet new people without any pressure and have a great time. We’ll start the group workout with a brief icebreaker activity to get to know each other, and then continue with workouts in 3 different rooms (total workout duration up to 90 minutes). Participants will rotate both among themselves and between the rooms. Private Only Fitness Club will ensure that the workout is both dynamic and enjoyable -with the opportunity to warm up, exercise, and get to know each other at the same time. 💪 📅 **WHEN?** March 29, 2026 🕒 **WHAT TIME?** 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 **WHERE?** Only Private Fitness Club, 26 Kuģu Street, Riga 👥 **WHO?** 50 guests, single and ready to meet new people (25 women and 25 men) 👩🏻**AGE?** For those who feel young at heart, ages 30–45. 🎟️**TICKETS?** €35. Last two days - March 28 and 29 - €45 🏃‍♂️**WHAT TO BRING?** Sportswear, athletic shoes, an open mind, and a good attitude. 🎤 **EVENT LANGUAGES:** Latvian and English **WHAT AWAITS YOU:** 💬Getting to know each other, warm-up, conversations, and fun 🗣️Only Private Fitness Club trainers who will help you warm up and lead the workout 🏃‍♀️50 free-spirited and athletic participants 🚻An equal gender ratio 🚿Comfortable changing rooms and showers equipped with all necessary amenities, so you can safely leave your towels, toiletries, and hair dryer at home. 💪Boosted endorphin levels and a sense of happiness after working out 👥Post-workout socializing—conversations, music, and a relaxed atmosphere ### **Event Program:** 1:00–1:15 PM Arrival and registration 1:15–1:45 PM Icebreaker activity, warm-up 1:45–3:05 PM Sports training with icebreaker elements 3:15–4:00 PM Socializing, conversation, and healthy cocktails ### **Tickets: www.singlesonly.lv**

A weekly meetup for language lovers! Come practice new languages, meet great people, and enjoy a drink — whether it’s beer, tea, or coffee. Everyone’s welcome! 🤗 Main event platform is Facebook https://shorturl.at/K6Fa9 (so more people coming!) Address - Aldaru Street 9, FOB Bar

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy. On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges. # ​Schedule ​**Sat, Mar 28** * ​​9a: Doors open & breakfast * ​9:30a: Kickoff and intros * ​​10a: Ideation session * ​​11a: Pitches & team formation * ​​12p: Working lunch * ​​2p: Mentor visits * ​​5p: Free work (optional) * ​​9p: Doors close ​​**Sun, Mar 29** * ​9a: Doors open * ​10a: Mentor visits * ​​12p: Showcase * ​​1p: Final pitches & awards * ​​2p: Wrap *** # ​ FAQs ​**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?** ​​Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team! ​​**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?** ​​Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch. ​​**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?** ​​Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday. ​​**Do I have to pitch an idea?** ​​Nope. You can also simply join a team. ​​**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?** ​​While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.

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)

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

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)

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*