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Stories Of The Web, Strada Progresului nr. 1-3, Bucharest (2026)

27/03/2026

When the way we build evolves, the way we lead has to evolve with it.

That was the energy behind our latest Stories of the Web session with Lucian Popovici.

There’s been a lot of conversation lately about AI, efficiency, and the future of work. But this time, we shifted the focus somewhere deeper: the human layer behind the systems we’re building.

Because while scaling infrastructure has never been easier, scaling trust, connection, and resilient teams is where the real challenge begins.

Lucian didn’t come in with frameworks or management playbooks. He brought perspective.

From years spent across startups, outsourcing environments, and complex organizations, he unpacked what leadership actually looks like when things aren’t ideal, when teams are under pressure, and when the answers aren’t obvious.

We explored questions that are becoming impossible to ignore:

🧠 Why “soft skills” aren’t optional—and never really were
🛡️ How AI is reshaping not just how we work, but how we lead and make decisions
🧱 The difference between managing output and truly leading people
👀 And what all of this means for the next generation of engineers trying to find their place in an AI-shaped industry

One idea kept surfacing throughout the evening: leadership isn’t about control anymore—it’s about context, clarity, and creating environments where people can do their best work.

Especially now, when junior developers are entering a field that looks nothing like it did even a few years ago, the responsibility shifts. From gatekeeping knowledge to enabling growth. From hierarchy to mentorship.

And maybe that’s the real upgrade:
Not better processes. Better humans behind them.

To everyone who joined, asked honest questions, and stayed for the conversations after—thank you. That’s where the real value always happens.

And to Lucian, for the candor, the humor, and the refusal to sugarcoat reality—thank you for keeping it real.

The industry is changing fast. But nights like this remind us that the human side of tech is still what holds everything together.

See you at the next one. 💛

12/03/2026

💻 The “lone wolf developer” myth? That’s legacy code.

In a world where tech is scaling faster than ever, the real challenge isn’t servers, frameworks, or AI.
It’s people, connection, and resilient teams.

The industry is slowly deprecating the old command-and-control leadership model.

The next generation of leaders? They open-source their mindset, invest in mentorship, and build environments where people — not just products — thrive.

Stories of the Web is back 🌊 and this time we’re cutting through the corporate buzzwords to talk about what actually makes teams work.

We’re excited to host Lucian Popovici, Founder @ Bridging Gaps & Bridging Innovation.

With 20+ years in the tech trenches, Lucian has worked across startups and digital studios, building teams, challenging the status quo, and helping organizations unlock the real potential of their people.

🎙️ Talk: Open Source Leadership — Reinventing Mindset
A candid look at how modern leaders build human-centric, high-impact teams.

What to expect:

🧠 Why “soft skills” are actually the foundation of innovation
🧱 How to build environments where teams challenge the status quo
🛡️ The real ROI of empathy in high-performing organizations
👀 Real talk from a TEDx speaker and veteran builder

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Thursday, March 26th, 18:30
📍 One Cotroceni Building C – 11th Floor
Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion 44, București

📝 Small agenda

18:30 → 19:00 — Welcome, networking & food
19:00 → 20:00 — Live session with Lucian
20:00 → 20:30 — Q&A, deep dives & curiosities

Attendance is free, but seats are limited.
Pre-registration required. Link in bio.

Tag a leader or engineer who cares about building better teams 👇

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09/03/2026

When the industry shifts, the conversation has to shift with it.

That was the spirit of our latest Stories of the Web meetup with Cătălin Mustață, Technical Lead at Stripe.

There’s a lot of noise around AI right now. Predictions, fear, hype. But what we wanted was something simpler and more honest: a grounded conversation about what it actually means to stay relevant as an engineer in 2026.

Cătălin didn’t talk about tools or shortcuts. He talked about mindset.

About the shift from software engineer to product engineer—builders who don’t just write code, but take responsibility for outcomes. People who use technology as leverage to solve real human problems, not just move tickets across a board.

We explored questions many people in the room are already thinking about:

🧠 Why technical excellence is now the baseline—and product intuition is the real differentiator.
🛡️ How to work with AI instead of worrying about being replaced by it.
🧱 Why the metric that matters most isn’t “lines of code,” but value delivered.
👀 And what operating at a Staff+ level actually looks like inside high-stakes environments.

But maybe the most important takeaway was this: the future doesn’t belong to the fastest typers or the biggest frameworks, it belongs to engineers who understand why they’re building something—not just how.

To everyone who joined us, asked thoughtful questions, and stayed around for the hallway conversations after the talk — thank you. Those moments are what make this community feel alive.

And to our hosts at Stripe: thank you for the space, the openness, and the continued support for these real conversations.

The industry may be rewriting itself but nights like this remind us we’re figuring it out together.

See you at the next one. 💛

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19/01/2026

🤖 AI is everywhere, roles are shifting, and the “what does a good engineer even look like now?” question is getting louder. If you want to stay relevant, writing code isn’t enough anymore — you need to ship outcomes.

Stories of the Web is back, and we’re starting the year by cutting through the AI noise.
 This time, we’re talking product thinking, leverage, and long-term career resilience with Cătălin Mustață, Technical Lead @ Stripe.

🎙️ Talk: Product Engineer — The AI Resilient Mindset for Tomorrow A grounded look at how modern engineers create value, work with AI, and operate at Staff+ level.

What to expect: 🧠 Why product intuition now matters as much as technical skill 🛡️ How to stop fearing AI and start directing it 🧱 Moving from “lines of code” to “impact shipped” 👀 Real talk from high-stakes environments like Stripe

📅 SAVE THE DATE:

Thursday, January 29th, 18:30
📍 One Cotroceni Building C – 11th Floor
Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion 44, București

📝 Small agenda:

18:30 → 19:00 — Welcome, networking & food
19:00 → 20:00 — Live session with Catalin
20:00 → 20:30 — Q&A, deep dives & curiosities

Attendance is free, but seats are limited. Pre-registration required. Link in bio.

Tag an engineer who’s thinking about their next career move 👇  meetup bucharest sotw

29/10/2025

Ideas are flowing, teams are forming, and the “should we incorporate now?” question is looming.

If you want to build something lasting, you can’t skip the legal & funding foundations. 🚀

After geeking out over Remix and SSR with Șerban Ciofu, we’re switching gears to the startup game. This time, we’re diving into the legal & funding side of things with Tudor Stanciu, co-founder at Venture’n’Law.

🎙️ Talk: Deals, Shares, and Everything in Between
How to set up your Romanian tech startup for success, avoid common legal pitfalls, and navigate funding rounds.

What to expect:

🚀 Setting up for future funding

⚠️ Pitfalls when giving away shares

🌍 When incorporating in Romania makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

📅 Thursday, October 30th, 18:30
📍 One Cotroceni Building C – 11th Floor, Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion 44, București
⚠️ RSVP on meetup.com. Link in bio.
💛 Tag a founder or future founder who needs this!

18/08/2025

Missed us? We missed you more. 💛

We’re back with a new meetup, and this time we’re going deep into the code. It’s time to get technical again. 💻

His talk “RR7 – Remix, SSR, and vibes” is for frontend developers, framework enthusiasts, and curious technologists eager to explore how Remix, React Router 7, and AI intersect with the deeper philosophy of web architecture.

Expect a spicy deep dive into Remix, how React Router 7 reshapes the way we think about the web, and what AI assistants still don’t get about SSR.

📅 Thursday, August 28th, 18:30
📍 One Cotroceni Building C – 11th Floor, Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion 44, București
⏰18:30

⚠️ Mark your attendance on meetup.com. Link in bio.

💛 Share this with a friend who’d love to join!

11/07/2025

When you’re small, every word matters. Every decision matters. You don’t get to hide behind big budgets or giant teams. You have to be clear.

That was the heart of our conversation with , a friend, a builder, and someone who knows what it’s like to turn complexity into something people actually understand.

He didn’t give us shortcuts. He didn’t sell us hype. Just a candid look at how to think strategically when you don’t have 20 marketers at your side.

We talked about:
🎯 Choosing your fights (wisely).
🧠 Crafting messages that stick.
🤖 Using AI without losing your voice.

But more than anything—it was about owning the fact that being small isn’t a weakness. It’s an advantage if you’re willing to be sharp.

To everyone who showed up, asked questions, stayed late, and shared a meal with new friends, thank you. You’re the reason this community works.

And to our hosts at Stripe: thanks for the space, the view, and the trust to keep these conversations real.

Let’s keep finding clarity. Let’s keep telling better stories.

See you at the next one. 💛

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16/06/2025

📣 Next up at Stories of the Web — we’re talking signal over noise. And the person bringing it? None other than my longtime friend and marketing mind-sharpener, Călin Spiridon.

Călin’s the kind of guy who can turn “vague gut feeling” into “clear go-to-market plan” before you even finish your coffee ☕️

🎯 CEO of
💸 €10M+ in budgets managed
💡 Strategic consultant for early-stage teams
🧠 And most importantly — he makes strategy make sense

His talk “Punching Above Your Weight Class: From Intuition to Structure” is built for anyone trying to sound like a brand before you have a brand team. Founders, builders, engineers-turned-marketers — this is for you.

📍 Stripe Offices, Cotroceni
📅 Thursday, 3rd of July, 18:30
🥐 Food + smart people = always included
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP

Come get clear. Come get inspired. Come hang.

26/05/2025

🔥 We’re still riding the wave from our last event — and for good reason.

Another fully booked night, another packed room of curious minds eager to dive into the real world of AI. This time, we didn’t just talk about AI — we went straight under the hood. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real-world AI from someone who’s built it, shipped it, and scaled it to millions.

Massive thanks to Andrei Petreanu, Co-Founder & Head of AI AI Alliance, for opening the black box and showing us what real AI implementation looks like—from engineering workflows to production-grade systems.

🧠 Practical insights
🛠 Engineering strategies
🚀 Real-world impact

We also want to give a shoutout to our generous hosts at Stripe – what a view from the 11th floor of One Cotroceni Tower!

And as always—thank YOU, our community. You make this possible. Your curiosity, energy, and questions turn every event into something worth remembering 💥

Until next time—keep building, keep questioning, and keep telling your story.

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14/04/2025

🚀 Stories of the Web x Cloud Native 🤝

We’re kicking off our partnership with Cloud Native by spotlighting Aleodor Tabarcea, Engineering Manager at Stripe.

With 10+ years in web dev and cloud infrastructure (Bitdefender, Adobe, Snyk, Stripe), Aleodor is passionate about building tech that’s intuitive, accessible & human-centric — from AI-driven infra to open-source leadership.

More to come 👀

02/04/2025

Hey there, Community! We have the pleasure of partnering up with Cloud Native Days Romania for 5-6th of May this year and bring all of you a dedicated discount code. First 100 tickets that this is applied to will get 20% off. 
Whether you’re eager to explore cloud-native technologies, enhance your skills, or connect with industry experts, be sure to check out CND Ro.
 PS: One of our story tellers, Aleodor will also be a keynote speaker this year!   
Check out the full schedule on https://cloudnativedays.ro/

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