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**Brian Thorne: Awa, a Postgres-native background job queue** Python talks! Python people! Join our monthly meetup about all things Python. If all goes well there will also be pizza and drinks. * We meet **every fourth Tuesday** of a month at 5:45pm (talks start at 6:30pm) * 📌 **Space is limited** at the venue, so please only register (it's free) if you really intend to come. Also, as we will aim to provide some food and drinks, this will help us manage amounts and avoid waste. Thank you! * **Join the [Python New Zealand Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/BywWY26ARc)** to stay up to date, interact with others or help with upcoming events. * Python New Zealand's **[Code of Conduct](https://events.python.nz/redirect/?url=https%3A//python.nz/about/code-of-conduct/%3AfBv4yOxQ5i0fg9WnNd7RvQ4JrjpQ4CztIw_jdXQaRoY)** applies to all Python New Zealand events and participants agree to abide by it. **Brian will be talking about his new project, named Awa (Māori: river). It provides durable, transactional job enqueueing with typed handlers in both Rust and Python. All queue state lives in Postgres — no Redis, no RabbitMQ. The Rust runtime handles polling, heartbeating, crash recovery, and dispatch. Python workers run on that same runtime via PyO3, getting Rust-grade reliability with Python-native ergonomics.** **Finding the meetup:** Look for a glass door with a sign mentioning the meetup and head upstairs to the Trade Me office. Call the phone number on the sign if you arrive late and the door is locked. Can't make the meetup in person? It'll also be accessible virtually at the link below. The virtual session will open around 6pm. Don't hesitate to pass this information around to whomever you think may be interested to hear and discuss all things Python. **[Speak at a meetup](https://forms.gle/9PbhSz1gtmHLpAPR6) -** All presentations are by members of our Python community - people like yourself! First time speakers are absolutely welcome. Join our meetings online or in person: * [Python New Zealand - Online Events](https://meetup.com/pythonnz-online) * [Python New Zealand - Auckland](https://meetup.com/pythonnz-auckland) * [Python New Zealand - Wellington](https://meetup.com/pythonnz-wellington) [Python New Zealand - Christchurch](https://meetup.com/pythonnz-christchurch)

Most product thinking assumes you’re building a product. In a startup, you’re not—you’re building a business. In the early days of a startup, there is no product team. The founder is the product team—while also juggling sales, hiring, fundraising, support, and everything in between. Product decisions don’t happen in isolation; they’re shaped by survival, speed, and the need to get something working in the real world. In this talk, Kim Thibault shares her experience from BoardPro, reflecting on the transition from founder-led product to hiring the first product people. She’ll unpack what triggered that shift, what worked (and what didn’t), and the tension that comes with sharing product ownership between a founder and a product team. Along the way, she’ll challenge a common assumption: in a startup, success doesn’t come from the product alone—it comes from how the whole business works around it. This session will explore: * What it really means to be a founder driving product * Why great products don’t matter without a working go-to-market motion * How product thinking changes across startup stages (-1→0, 0→1, 1+) * The realities of hiring and working with your first product people * The mindsets product managers need if they want to become founders—or work effectively with oneIf you’ve ever worked in (or are curious about) a founder-led environment, this will give you a clearer view of the trade-offs, tensions, and decisions behind the scenes. **About our speaker** [Kim Thibault](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimthibault/) is a co-founder of BoardPro, a governance software platform used by boards and leadership teams across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. She spent nearly a decade leading product as the company scaled, navigating the transition from founder-led product to building a product team. Kim now works as a startup coach and startup director, supporting early-stage founders—particularly in B2B SaaS and product-led growth companies—to build effective products and businesses. She brings a practical, experience-driven perspective shaped by the realities of building and scaling a startup. Huge thanks to Auror for hosting and sponsoring this event! You can join the livestream here: [https://meet.google.com/pmi-iynm-ome](https://meet.google.com/pmi-iynm-ome). As always the livestream will kick off from just before 6pm. Note that the rules of our host venue means that we will send the exact location of the event to attendees on the day of the event - the venue is in the Britomart area. Those of you who have attended events at Auror before will know where it is!

**💕 Toledo Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched** This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community. Online speed dating for Toledo locals — hosted live on Zoom, personality matched. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Toledo locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - ✨ **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - 💡 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Singles in Toledo who want to meet people from home - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations 📌 **What to know** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - 🎉 **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - 🌍 **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Toledo locals. 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Toledo locals tonight. 💗 ✨ Lean version: fewer words, same core offer. Built for clarity over length. 🤝 **Community angle** - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The community matters as much as the session itself - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly We are building this around repeat faces, good energy, and a community that grows event by event.

Join us as we get together to see the BAFTA-winning British biographical dark-comedy/drama, I SWEAR! The film is based on the true-life story of a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at an early age. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPITON: This true-life story follows a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette's at 15. Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. In search of his life’s purpose, he began campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult. The film is written/directed/produced by Kirk Jones and stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWqQN3snCU BUZZ & ACCLAIM: I Swear currently has an incredible 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “A deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience.” Others call it, “"funny, fierce and full of heart!” The film was released earlier in the UK making it eligible for this year’s BAFTA’s where it won Best Casting and Best Lead Actor for Robert Aramayo. The film and Robert Aramayo's performance will be eligible for next year’s Oscars! PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the bar area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once details are confirmed, advance ticket purchase is advised! Details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good one, Dan

**💘 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Detroit Locals** Ditch the apps. Meet Detroit singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Detroit locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Choose your age range to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - 🌍 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - 🚀 First-timers new to speed dating - Detroit locals after personality-matched dates ⭐ *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* – Detroit first-timer 📌 **What to know** - 🎉 **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - ⚡ **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving. --- ✨ Meet Detroit singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 💖 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Fast to read, easy to act on.

**🦋 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Detroit Locals** For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social. Ditch the apps. Meet Detroit singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Detroit locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - ⚡ **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - ✨ **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - 🎉 Singles in Detroit who want to meet people from home - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Detroit locals. 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - 🎉 **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - 🎯 **Host:** Experienced host steering the session 💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **What if I'm shy?** --- ✨ Meet Detroit singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 💗 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - The community matters as much as the session itself - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join We are building this around repeat faces, good energy, and a community that grows event by event.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**💕 Toledo Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. Online speed dating for Toledo locals — hosted live on Zoom, personality matched. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a Toledo local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Choose your age range to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register through your age group link below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - ⚡ Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - Toledo locals after personality-matched dates 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Toledo singles. **At a glance** - ✨ **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **Is my info private?** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** **How long are the chats?** --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 💝 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The community matters as much as the session itself - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

**💘 Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Cleveland Locals** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. Meet Cleveland singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Cleveland locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - 🎯 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - 🎯 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - 🔥 First-timers new to speed dating **How the event unfolds** 1. **Register** – Select your age group above and sign up. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Cleveland locals. 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - 🔥 **Host:** Experienced host steering the session **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **How long are the chats?** **What happens after?** --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 🥰 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.