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Improve your communication skills through deliberate practice; get comfortable with taking a stance on random topics in front of others. Discuss and debate with peers, get feedback and make like-minded friends at Pitch Perfect! Starter topic: There's a bubble tea chain that opened in Singapore a few years ago that I keep going back to. CHAGEE. The one with the Peking Opera logo. Jasmine milk tea. Clean, no-frills, same drink every time. Here's what I didn't know until recently: The guy who built it couldn't read until he was 18. Zhang Junjie was orphaned at 10 in Kunming, China. Both parents gone. For the next seven years, he had no home, no school, no family. He slept on streets. Picked through garbage when he was hungry. At 17, he walked into a milk tea shop and asked for a job. The manager handed him a pinyin textbook and said: learn to read or you can't work here. So he worked 12-hour shifts making drinks during the day. At night, in the staff dormitory, he taught himself Chinese characters one by one. Every time he heard an idiom he didn't understand, he'd ask what it meant, then force himself to use it in the next conversation. He wrote one line in a notebook: "I will make up for the lost time." By 24, he'd opened the first CHAGEE store. By 32, he'd taken it to Nasdaq. Net worth: $2.1 billion. But here's where it gets interesting. In 2017, bubble tea in China was an arms race. Heytea had cheese foam teas. Nayuki had elaborate fruit teas with seasonal toppings. Every brand competed on who could add more. More ingredients. More complexity. More Instagram moments. Zhang went the other direction entirely. One product. Tea and fresh milk. No fruit. No cheese foam. No seasonal gimmicks. On paper, it's boring. Three ingredients. In reality, it's what made CHAGEE scale to 6,400 stores in seven years. Here's why. Fruit tea requires cold-chain logistics, seasonal sourcing, high waste, and three months of barista training. Tea and milk requires a machine that makes each cup in 8 seconds with less than 0.2% flavor variance. New staff can produce a perfect cup on their first day. In 2024, Luckin Coffee launched 119 new products. CHAGEE launched 10. CHAGEE's single bestseller — a jasmine milk tea — sold 300 million cups that year. 91% of revenue comes from one category. He even published the full recipe publicly. Ingredients, calories, caffeine content — everything. Most brands guard recipes like state secrets. Zhang gave his away. Because by the time competitors copy the recipe, he's already built the machine, the supply chain, and the franchise system they can't replicate. The orphan who couldn't read at 18 saw what MBAs running billion-dollar tea empires missed: Complexity feels like progress. But simplicity is what scales. Everyone in the bubble tea industry was adding. Zhang was the only one subtracting. Sometimes the biggest moat isn't what you put in. It's everything you have the discipline to leave out. What's something in your business you keep adding to — that might actually work better with less?

**ARE YOU LOOKING TO DOUBLE OR TRIPLE YOUR BUSINESS IN 2023?** Network with over 100 committed business owners and get the right business deals. BNI is the world’s leading business referral organization with over 296,182 members in over 10,851 BNI Chapters worldwide. In 2021 alone, BNI Members shared over 12.6 million valuable new client referrals and generated over $19.4B (USD) in revenue. We are a member-focused business referral network that works. You will develop long-lasting relationships with like-minded business professionals, create opportunities through referral marketing and grow your business skills. During the meeting, you will have the chance to present a short introduction about your business and share what type of referrals you are looking for. You will also have the opportunity to listen to other members' presentations and learn about their businesses and referrals. Venue: Civil Service Club @Tessensohn 60 Tessensohn Rd Singapore 217664 Visitor Meeting Fee: $58 (Singapore Dollars) Visitor Registration Link: [https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/25-apr-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-816176264177](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/25-apr-24-bni-synergy-weekly-networking-meeting-tickets-816176264177) When submitting the form, please state that the member who invited you to the event is Chong Soon Onn. For more information about BNI, click here: [What is BNI? \| How BNI Helps Small Businesses Grow \| Visit a Chapter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLWbaIKJuw&t=5s) If you have any questions, please feel free to WhatsApp me at 98394575 or Email soononn@kashacademy.com

This event is NOT AN APRIL FOOL JOKE. Thus, Please refrain from making jokes about your RSVP. 😊 Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Find the folks with books! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Havelock (TE16)

**Extra games just for this week only!** Looking to unwind after work and meet new people over a fun, classic board game? Join us for a Monopoly Night — a casual evening of friendly competition, laughter, and maybe a little bit of trading drama! 😄 We’ll be playing Monopoly in small groups with both friends and strangers alike — so whether you’re a seasoned tycoon or just here for the fun, you’ll fit right in! There’s no entry fee and no refreshments provided, so feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks to keep the energy going. Come as you are — everyone’s welcome, whether you’re flying solo or bringing friends along. It’s all about having fun, meeting new people, and enjoying a chill night out. Interested in grabbing coffee @6pm to strategize & learn the ropes? Let us know if you'll be joining early 😊 PS- Just a friendly reminder that if you've RSVP'd to the event, please make sure to attend or let the host know if you can't make it. If you don't show up without informing us, we will have to remove you from the group. Looking forward to seeing you all there! 😊"

**Many professionals are curious about AI, but are unsure how it applies to their daily work.** **This meetup is a casual session for anyone interested in exploring how AI can support professional work.** **We will discuss practical ideas, share experiences, and explore how AI may help with tasks such as writing, analysis, research, and decision-making.** **The session will include a short introduction, a few practical demonstrations, and open discussion.** **Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with it, you are welcome to join.**

BISA Coffee Time & Table Talk invitation Wed, 1 April 2026 At 3-5 PM SGT Location: Dapur Penyet Orchard Rd, #01-59-62 176A, Singapore 238843 Pay as your Order Topic: Business Opportunities in Indonesia Salam BISA www.bisakita.com

Ready to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discover how AI can revolutionize your wellness business—live and in person? Join us for this exclusive live meetup where we bring together forward-thinking business owners, wellness advocates, and digital entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to simplify your marketing, boost your online presence, and grow your income—all while promoting better health and balance in your life and business. Picture a vibrant room filled with positive energy, powerful insights and real collaboration opportunities. You’ll walk away with practical AI strategies, valuable connections and an inspired vision for building a wellness brand that truly works for *you*. Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to learn, network and elevate your wellness business. RSVP now to secure your seat—spaces are limited for this live meetup!

Hi everyone, We will be having our monthly meetup event on 4th April Saturday at 7pm at Two Blur Guys cafe located at 387 Jalan Besar, Level 2 Lecture Room, Singapore 209002. Near Bendemeer MRT. Look for Mr Teddy Lee when you reach the place. My hp no. is 9645 7493. This is a networking and talk event for everyone interested in AI or ChatGPT and to discuss about the latest developments in the use of AI. You can join our LinkedIn group at [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14301790/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14301790/) and also our Telegram group at [https://t.me/+oJTJ-6fBKs04MTI1](https://t.me/+oJTJ-6fBKs04MTI1) Agenda 7pm Registration and networking session 9pm End of event Note: Please bring along your name cards for networking purposes or exchange your LinkedIn profile is also possible.

Hi everyone, We will be having our monthly meetup event on 4th April Saturday at 7pm at Two Blur Guys cafe located at 387 Jalan Besar, Level 2 Lecture Room, Singapore 209002. Near Bendemeer MRT. Look for Mr Teddy Lee when you reach the place. My hp no. is 9645 7493. This is a networking and talk event for everyone interested in AI or ChatGPT and to discuss about the latest developments in the use of AI. You can join our LinkedIn group at [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14301790/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14301790/) and also our Telegram group at [https://t.me/+oJTJ-6fBKs04MTI1](https://t.me/+oJTJ-6fBKs04MTI1) Agenda 7pm Registration and networking session 9pm End of event Note: Please bring along your name cards for networking purposes or exchange your LinkedIn profile is also possible.

**ANNOUNCEMENT – Registration via this [link](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-2apr2026-mc) only.** * Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. * For admission into our event space, please register beforehand via GovEntry only. * Please present the QR code within your registration confirmation email upon check-in at our event space. **About this Meetup** In the next installment of ***STACK Meetup [AI]***, we’ll confront the realities of building AI with messy, incomplete, and oftentimes, invisible data. From inconsistent datasets to scenarios where structured data barely exists, this session dives into what it takes to build AI beyond ideal conditions. Through real-world project experiences, our speakers will share how they have approached data quality challenges, and worked outside the “happy path.” Walk away with practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you better navigate the complexities of building AI for real-world contexts. **[Join the discussion today](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-2apr2026-mc)**! **Programme** 6:30pm: Networking 7:00pm: Introduction By STACK Community 7:05pm: Opening 7:15pm: Doing Useful AI When Far From the Happy Data Path By Alejandro Seif, Senior Data Scientist, Multimodal AI Squad, AI Practice, GovTech 7:35pm: The Data Reality of AI: Lessons from Real-World Projects By Silvan Melchior, Principal Data Scientist, Zühlke 7:55pm: Fireside Chat with Q&A 8:30pm: End of STACK Meetup Click **[here](https://go.gov.sg/stackmeetup-2apr2026-mc)\*** to sign up! \*Registration will be accepted via GovEntry only.

Join us at a local café for quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Bring your book, read, and relax. Location: OLLA Specialty Coffee (Clementi) 381 Clementi Ave 5, #01-402, Singapore 120381 Format: * 10 min: settle in * 50-60 min: silent reading * 15 min: optional sharing Note: Please order food/beverages at the café as a gesture of appreciation for using their space.

**🌟 Horoscope × MBTI Matchmaker Night 🌟Quality Small Group max 25pax if you are interested we still welcome to join us/ if you know you birthday times after the event I will count the birthday chart discuss about which horoscope is good match with you !!** **📍 Venue: The Harbour Place - Bistro Bar @** **located at 114 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore** **088529.** **🎟️ Ticket: $20entry** **include** **1 drinks can choose alcohol or nonalcoholic!! Causes I want to protect the event quality attend so I hope everyone can make a payment before attend it , by paynow ! Early bird can avoid the gst !!** **Join us for a fun, relaxed Horoscope + MBTI matchmaking night, where personality, stars, and real conversations come together ✨** **🔔 Important Note** **As the event is held in a bistro for 2 hours, each guest is required to order a minimum of 2 drinks to cover venue costs. Thank you for your support** **🕒 Event Flow (Flexible & Chill)** **You’re free to follow the schedule or simply enjoy casual chats if you prefer.** **🧊 First 30 min – Self Introduction** **Light and easy introductions. No pressure, just be yourself.** **🍹 Next 30 min – Drinking Game/ discuss about your birthday chart horoscope!!** **Fun ice-breaker games to loosen up and connect naturally.** **💬 Next 30 min – Debate Game** **Interesting discussions around: —Life** **-Career** **-Relationships** **Share your thoughts, listen to different perspectives, and spark chemistry 💡** **📸 Final 30 min – Photo Session** **Take photos with:** ******************* **A meaningful and memorable takeaway 🌙To confirm your participation, please WhatsApp** ********************87964912\*****\*****\*****\*****us at least 1 hour before the event. Causes I hope the person to confirm better can paynow me the entry fee to protect all the attend will coming and pr promise meet up on that day !!Please note that marking yourself as “Interested” on Meetup does not confirm your slot. Kindly contact us early to secure your place. Walk-ins are not allowed.******************** **Event's closing date is 1 days prior to date of event.** 1. **After payment is made and you discovered that you cannot attend the event, you are to inform the organizer at least 1days or more prior to event date. A full refund, after a deduction of $10 administration fee, will be given to you.** 1. **When payment is made and the event is cancelled by us, full refund will be given back.** 1. **There is a cooling-off period of 1 days from the date of payment. A full refund, after a deduction of $10 administration fee, will be given to you.** 1. **No Refund will be given:** **• No-show for events.** **• No refund will be given for any cancellation of registration in less than 3 days to the event date.** **Refund will be done via PayLah or PayNow within 3 working days after end of event.** 1. **Swapping of events is not allowed. Mike**

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

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

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

**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this second one is for Positron** We will review which AI features are linked in for Positron, and how to use them. **Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures. **This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.** **Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation. **Zoom information:** https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86862937929?pwd=woa95D1r85dobjqxQ07NfBLNdTa9hc.1 Passcode: 705462 **If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307** **Document source:**

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

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.