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6 stories filed under connect on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “Explore AI-Biomedical Research Collaboration Opportunities for Your PhD Journey”, “Explore how to filter 5000 IDs outside your Power BI model”, and “Explore Data Innovation at the Discovery Science Conference in Mainz”. A PhD researcher in biomedical AI is openly asking for collaborators, and that's exactly the kind of honest signal the field needs. Filtering 5000 IDs that live outside your Power BI model doesn't have to be a headache. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every connect story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Explore AI-Biomedical Research Collaboration Opportunities for Your PhD Journey
A PhD researcher in biomedical AI is openly asking for collaborators, and that's exactly the kind of honest signal the field needs. Too often, promising projects stall because potential partners never connect. This isn't about hype; it's about finding the right people to tackle complex problems together. If you're working at this intersection, the invitation is real. For deeper context on how AI tools can sometimes obscure clarity, our piece "When AI Speaks in Code, Readability Gets Lost in the Noise" explores a related challenge.
Explore how to filter 5000 IDs outside your Power BI model
Filtering 5000 IDs that live outside your Power BI model doesn't have to be a headache. The trick is to bring that external list into your analysis without merging it into your dataset. A simple approach: load your IDs as a separate table, then use DAX or Power Query to cross-reference them against your model. It keeps your data clean and your slicers responsive. For more on navigating unexpected syntax shifts, our article on VLOOKUP changes might offer helpful context.
Explore Data Innovation at the Discovery Science Conference in Mainz
A small conference with a clear focus on applied data work, the Discovery Science Conference in Mainz is worth a look if you're tired of theory-heavy talks. From October 5-9, the agenda leans into practical outcomes, which feels refreshing for anyone who wants to see how data innovation actually lands in the real world. I'm presenting my paper there and would be glad to connect with fellow attendees. If you're on the fence about going, this is the kind of event where exploration meets execution.

Beyond Disrupt: Explore Side Events Shaping the Future of Tech.
TechCrunch Disrupt is more than what happens inside Moscone West from October 13-15. The real energy carries beyond the Expo Hall, and that is where the future gets shaped. Side events are where the community digs deeper, debates harder, and connects on a more personal level. We have rounded up the conversations that matter, including our look at "Wahlberg and Lee to Discuss Investing, Entrepreneurship at Disrupt 2026." It is a practical guide to the moments that extend the main stage. Explore them.

From events to connection: Pie evolves into a social network for groups
Andy Dunn's Pie is quietly shedding its skin as an events app, and the shift is worth watching. By giving groups digital homes to connect, organize, and make plans, Pie moves closer to becoming a genuine social network, not just a utility for meetups. That's a smart evolution, especially as users look for spaces that feel intentional rather than performative. It's still early, but this direction suggests Dunn is betting on community over calendars.

Explore a direct link between VS Code and Google Cloud notebooks
The Google Cloud Workbench Notebooks extension does something quietly significant: it lets developers run managed Jupyter environments straight from VS Code, without uprooting their local workflow. That matters. It removes friction while keeping the power of Google Cloud's infrastructure. We like when tools meet developers where they already work, and this feels like a step toward more fluid, AI-assisted data work. If you're exploring how AI fits into your daily toolkit, our piece on bridging retrieval and action offers a useful parallel.