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The TLV PUG is back! Join us for an afternoon of talks, food, drinks, and good company at Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv on Level 50 with those incredible skyline views. This time we've got three great talks lined up. Oh, and there will be swag. You're welcome. **Talks:** **From Zero to AI Agent: Building with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service** *[Engin Diri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/engin-diri/) \- Senior Solutions Architect\, Pulumi* AI Agents are everywhere right now, but how do you actually build and deploy one without losing your mind? In this talk, Engin will walk through how to use Microsoft Foundry Agent Service together with the Microsoft Agent Framework and Pulumi to spin up, configure, and manage AI agents, all as code. We'll go from an empty project to a working agent, covering the gotchas and the good parts along the way. **OpenClaw Bots Done Right: No Security Nightmares Included** [Dor Serero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorser/) \- Principal Architect\, Microsoft So you want to run an OpenClaw bot, or any agent for that matter. Cool. But have you thought about what happens when things go sideways security-wise? In this session, Dor will share real-world lessons on running OpenClaw bots without the kind of setup that keeps you up at 3 AM wondering if something just went horribly wrong. We'll cover common pitfalls, hardening tips, and practical patterns to keep your bot humming without opening the door to trouble. **OpenClaw Running My Life 🦞 (and I'm not sure If I can take them back)** *[Roey Zalta](https://linkedin.com/in/roey-zalta) \- Data & AI Solutions Engineer\, Microsoft* What happens when you stop treating OpenClaw as a demo and start letting it run real parts of your life? In this session, Roey will walk through his personal setup, showing how he balances security, privacy, and convenience while giving agents real autonomy. From always-on monitoring to reactive automations, you'll see what it actually takes to operationalize OpenClaw beyond toy examples. We'll cover the trade-offs, the unexpected behaviors, and the lessons learned when your agent becomes a system you rely on daily. Sometimes helpful, sometimes slightly too enthusiastic. **Schedule:** * 5:00 PM — Doors open, food, drinks & networking * 5:30 PM — From Zero to AI Agent: Building with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service (Engin Diri) * 5:55 PM — OpenClaw Bots Done Right: No Security Nightmares Included (Dor Serero) * 6:20 PM — OpenClaw Running My Life 🦞 (Roey Zalta) * 6:45 PM — Networking, food & drinks * 7:30 PM — See you at the next one! **Where:** Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv Menakhem Begin Rd 144, Level 50 Tel Aviv-Yafo After the official wrap-up, we'll continue any interesting discussions at a nearby bar for those who want to keep the conversation going. Spots are limited, so grab yours early. See you there!

\*The meeting will be held in Hebrew. . . . **Winning the Room: A Masterclass on Pitching & Presentations** Your pitch is your most important tool as a founder. Whether you are standing in front of investors, partners, or your very first clients, the ability to control the room and deliver a sharp, persuasive message is what turns a vision into a reality. This masterclass provides you with the practical, high-stakes tools you need to master your performance. . . **Why You Should Join (and why does it worth you time & money)** As an entrepreneur, your time is your most valuable asset. This webinar moves past theoretical advice and focuses on the "how-to" of public speaking and persuasion. This session is designed to be highly practical, focusing on the "how-to" of successful pitching. We will dive deep into the following: * **Practical Pitching Tools:** How to craft a focused and compelling pitch that hits all the right marks. * **Effective Communication:** Techniques to ensure your message is not just heard, but understood and remembered. * **The Power of Body Language:** Learning how to project authority and leadership through your physical presence. * **Building a Personal Story:** How to weave your personal narrative into the business case to create a lasting emotional connection. . . **The Bonus:** In a special interactive segment, you will have the chance to present **your own pitch live** during the webinar and receive immediate, professional feedback to refine your delivery. This is a rare opportunity to get expert eyes on your work before your next big meeting. . . **Important notice ‼️** This is a focused investment in your professional growth, designed to ensure that the next time you stand in front of a decision-maker, you are fully prepared to win. For that reason, we ask for a symbolic participation fee of 44 ILS. . . . **About the Speaker** The masterclass will be led by **Elad Hollander**, a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned expert in the global startup ecosystem. Elad Hollander is the Accelerator Program Director at the Resilience & Health Innovation Hub, where he designs and delivers end-to-end curricula for high-impact entrepreneurial programs. With a decade of experience at the intersection of founding, fundraising, and mentoring, Elad has guided more than 200 startups through the journey from raw ideas to investor-ready ventures. As a serial entrepreneur, Elad served as the Co-Founder & CEO of New York-based Spoilme Inc and is a Founding Partner at the sports tech agency Partners for Sports. With years of experience guiding founders through high-pressure situations, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical performance coaching. . . . **About Rescue** This masterclass is held as part of the development phase for **Rescue**, an app providing mental first aid for anxiety and stress. Founded during the events of October 7th, Rescue already serves over 10,000 users. Having successfully reached our initial funding goal, all contributions now go directly toward further technological development and expanding our reach to hospitals and medical centers. . . . **Registration & Important Information** Please note that clicking "Going" on Meetup does not secure your spot. Attendance is strictly managed through the project’s Headstart page. 1. **How to Register:** Visit the campaign link below and select the reward titled **"Pitch & Presentation Masterclass"** for 44 NIS. 2. **Deadline:** Registration will close on **April 30, 2026**. 3. **Contact Details:** You must provide a valid email address during the Headstart checkout process. 4. **Confirmation:** Only those who purchase the specific reward will receive an official confirmation email and a calendar invite with the webinar link. . . . **Link for Registration and Supporting Rescue:** [Click here to register on Headstart](https://headstart.co.il/project/89269?utm_source=meetup)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! If you don't know how to find the location, or how to find us inside - write me (the organizer, Alex Zak). **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

The TLV PUG is back! Join us for an afternoon of talks, food, drinks, and good company at Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv on Level 50 with those incredible skyline views. This time we've got three great talks lined up. Oh, and there will be swag. You're welcome. **Talks:** **From Zero to AI Agent: Building with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service** *[Engin Diri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/engin-diri/) \- Senior Solutions Architect\, Pulumi* AI Agents are everywhere right now, but how do you actually build and deploy one without losing your mind? In this talk, Engin will walk through how to use Microsoft Foundry Agent Service together with the Microsoft Agent Framework and Pulumi to spin up, configure, and manage AI agents, all as code. We'll go from an empty project to a working agent, covering the gotchas and the good parts along the way. **OpenClaw Bots Done Right: No Security Nightmares Included** [Dor Serero](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorser/) \- Principal Architect\, Microsoft So you want to run an OpenClaw bot, or any agent for that matter. Cool. But have you thought about what happens when things go sideways security-wise? In this session, Dor will share real-world lessons on running OpenClaw bots without the kind of setup that keeps you up at 3 AM wondering if something just went horribly wrong. We'll cover common pitfalls, hardening tips, and practical patterns to keep your bot humming without opening the door to trouble. **OpenClaw Running My Life 🦞 (and I'm not sure If I can take them back)** *[Roey Zalta](https://linkedin.com/in/roey-zalta) \- Data & AI Solutions Engineer\, Microsoft* What happens when you stop treating OpenClaw as a demo and start letting it run real parts of your life? In this session, Roey will walk through his personal setup, showing how he balances security, privacy, and convenience while giving agents real autonomy. From always-on monitoring to reactive automations, you'll see what it actually takes to operationalize OpenClaw beyond toy examples. We'll cover the trade-offs, the unexpected behaviors, and the lessons learned when your agent becomes a system you rely on daily. Sometimes helpful, sometimes slightly too enthusiastic. **Schedule:** * 5:00 PM — Doors open, food, drinks & networking * 5:30 PM — From Zero to AI Agent: Building with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service (Engin Diri) * 5:55 PM — OpenClaw Bots Done Right: No Security Nightmares Included (Dor Serero) * 6:20 PM — OpenClaw Running My Life 🦞 (Roey Zalta) * 6:45 PM — Networking, food & drinks * 7:30 PM — See you at the next one! **Where:** Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv Menakhem Begin Rd 144, Level 50 Tel Aviv-Yafo After the official wrap-up, we'll continue any interesting discussions at a nearby bar for those who want to keep the conversation going. Spots are limited, so grab yours early. See you there!

\*The meeting will be held in Hebrew. . . . **Winning the Room: A Masterclass on Pitching & Presentations** Your pitch is your most important tool as a founder. Whether you are standing in front of investors, partners, or your very first clients, the ability to control the room and deliver a sharp, persuasive message is what turns a vision into a reality. This masterclass provides you with the practical, high-stakes tools you need to master your performance. . . **Why You Should Join (and why does it worth you time & money)** As an entrepreneur, your time is your most valuable asset. This webinar moves past theoretical advice and focuses on the "how-to" of public speaking and persuasion. This session is designed to be highly practical, focusing on the "how-to" of successful pitching. We will dive deep into the following: * **Practical Pitching Tools:** How to craft a focused and compelling pitch that hits all the right marks. * **Effective Communication:** Techniques to ensure your message is not just heard, but understood and remembered. * **The Power of Body Language:** Learning how to project authority and leadership through your physical presence. * **Building a Personal Story:** How to weave your personal narrative into the business case to create a lasting emotional connection. . . **The Bonus:** In a special interactive segment, you will have the chance to present **your own pitch live** during the webinar and receive immediate, professional feedback to refine your delivery. This is a rare opportunity to get expert eyes on your work before your next big meeting. . . **Important notice ‼️** This is a focused investment in your professional growth, designed to ensure that the next time you stand in front of a decision-maker, you are fully prepared to win. For that reason, we ask for a symbolic participation fee of 44 ILS. . . . **About the Speaker** The masterclass will be led by **Elad Hollander**, a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned expert in the global startup ecosystem. Elad Hollander is the Accelerator Program Director at the Resilience & Health Innovation Hub, where he designs and delivers end-to-end curricula for high-impact entrepreneurial programs. With a decade of experience at the intersection of founding, fundraising, and mentoring, Elad has guided more than 200 startups through the journey from raw ideas to investor-ready ventures. As a serial entrepreneur, Elad served as the Co-Founder & CEO of New York-based Spoilme Inc and is a Founding Partner at the sports tech agency Partners for Sports. With years of experience guiding founders through high-pressure situations, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical performance coaching. . . . **About Rescue** This masterclass is held as part of the development phase for **Rescue**, an app providing mental first aid for anxiety and stress. Founded during the events of October 7th, Rescue already serves over 10,000 users. Having successfully reached our initial funding goal, all contributions now go directly toward further technological development and expanding our reach to hospitals and medical centers. . . . **Registration & Important Information** Please note that clicking "Going" on Meetup does not secure your spot. Attendance is strictly managed through the project’s Headstart page. 1. **How to Register:** Visit the campaign link below and select the reward titled **"Pitch & Presentation Masterclass"** for 44 NIS. 2. **Deadline:** Registration will close on **April 30, 2026**. 3. **Contact Details:** You must provide a valid email address during the Headstart checkout process. 4. **Confirmation:** Only those who purchase the specific reward will receive an official confirmation email and a calendar invite with the webinar link. . . . **Link for Registration and Supporting Rescue:** [Click here to register on Headstart](https://headstart.co.il/project/89269?utm_source=meetup)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! If you don't know how to find the location, or how to find us inside - write me (the organizer, Alex Zak). **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ). This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.