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​\*\*\*\*\*[pls note registration for this event is HERE](https://luma.com/q1-26-tlvcommunity-blitz)\*\*\*\*\* ​ ​We’re super excited to host the **Q1 TLVCommunity Winter Blitz** at **Aerospike**! Join us for an evening packed with great people, strong tech content, and plenty of good vibes. Come curious, come hungry, and come ready to connect with fellow engineers from the local community. ## ​**​AGENDA (more updates coming soon):** ​​**​🍻🍉 17:30 - Gathering, Chats & Bites** ​​🎙️ **18:00 - ​Databases at the Crossroads of Scale, Real-Time, and AI** ​Z*ohar Elkayam Principal Solutions Architect, Aerospike* ​ Modern systems increasingly operate at the intersection of real-time data access, large-scale workloads, and AI-driven applications, yet architectures are still built on database choices designed for different requirements. This session explores the technical trade-offs that determine whether a database meets production demands. ​We’ll break down architectural dimensions that are often oversimplified: consistency models (eventual vs. strong and their latency impact), scalability approaches (vertical vs. horizontal, single vs. multi-region), data access patterns (key-value, document, graph), and durability and replication trade-offs (synchronous vs. asynchronous). We’ll look at how AI and ML inference pipelines increase pressure on tail latency, throughput predictability, and operational isolation. ​ Rather than advocating a specific technology, the talk presents a vendor-neutral framework for evaluating database architectures against real workload characteristics. Using real-world migration lessons, we’ll highlight common anti-patterns and show how better alignment between database design, access patterns, and SLAs can improve performance, resilience, and engineering efficiency. User Uploaded Image ​ **18:20 - ​Why AI Code Breaks in Production: The Platform Problem Nobody Talks About** ​*Ramiro Berrelleza, CEO and Founder, Okteto* ​​AI-powered coding assistants and autonomous agents are rapidly becoming part of the modern software development workflow. Yet many teams struggle to trust the code these systems produce, especially in complex, distributed, enterprise environments. ​​In this talk, we explore why trust in AI-generated code is shaped as much by the execution environment as by the model itself. Drawing from real-world experience and the “three pillars of trust” for AI in software development, we argue that realistic, production-like environments are essential for both developers and AI agents to deliver high-quality results. ​​Attendees will learn how introducing ephemeral, fully representative environments into the GenAI development loop dramatically improves code correctness, system understanding, and deployment confidence, unlocking the full potential of AI-assisted development without sacrificing quality, reliability, or speed. **​** **18:40 - ​Stop Paying for Noise: Designing Lossless Log Reduction at the Source** *Gil Mazuz, CEO and Co-Founder, Aditty* ​​Log volumes are exploding, costs are unbounded, and sampling breaks trust. This talk explores how to reduce log volume by 80–95% without losing the ability to search for any trace, user, or error, by applying source-side, lossless design principles to production logging systems. ​​Log pipelines today optimize after the bill arrives. Sampling drops data irreversibly. Index caps hide failures. Engineers are left blind during incidents. ​​This talk reframes logs as a signal system rather than a raw data firehose, and explores how to design logging pipelines that preserve safety while controlling cost. ​ **LIGHTNING TALKS (20 MINUTES)** **​** **19:10 - ​DevOps Origin- The Anime Adventure (10 Minutes)** *​Sitar Gold, DevOps Engineer & Podcaster + Content Creator* ​ In this session, I’ll share my journey from IT engineer to DevOps, framed as an anime-inspired adventure. Just like in the best anime series, landing my DevOps job marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of the real journey. Through practical experience, mentorship, and overcoming misconceptions, I’ll highlight the key lessons that shaped my path and how others can level up in DevOps. Whether you're a junior or senior, this talk offers insights into making the switch and growing in the field. ​​ **19:20 - Take Back Control of Your Observability Cost** *Yogev Krieger, Founding Engineer, Sawmills* ​​Most teams treat Datadog as a black box that steadily consumes more budget, but AI tools now let you proactively audit and optimize your observability spend. This session demonstrates how to use AI agents to enforce observability hygiene, identify waste, and ensure teams use your telemetry platforms efficiently. You'll walk away with practical strategies to maintain control over costs and data quality as your infrastructure scales. ​​ **19:30** - **BONUS IGNITE: Open Source in Israel - Next Insurance introduces [Tagemon](https://github.com/next-insurance/tagemon)** ​*Amit Shlomovits, Senior DevOps Engineer, Next Insurance* ​​ **​🥳 19:30 - More Community Mingling and Fun** \*\*\*\*\*[pls note registration for this event is HERE](https://luma.com/q1-26-tlvcommunity-blitz)\*\*\*\*\*

## **This Evening We’re Doing Something Different** 🚀 **Join roundtable discussions led by AWS Community Builders!** **The idea:** Small group conversations around focused domains, guided by experts. Each table will dive into sub-topics, share real-world experiences, and tackle questions like: * What are we doing today? * What solutions exist - and which ones are missing? * What best practices can we take back to our teams? * For level 300 we encourage you to bring real life problems! lets solve them! At the end, each table will share their top insights with the AWS-IL community. ## **Agenda** **17:00 – 17:30** \- Networking & Registration Grab a drink, enjoy pizza, meet fellow builders, and pick your table. **17:30 – 18:15** \- Roundtable Discussions \(Round 1\) Tables: * **Serverless** \- Led by Orel Bello\, Melio \(level 200\) * **Containers** \- Led by Nikita Palnov\, Firearc \(level 200\) * **Containers** \- Led by\, Ophir Zahavi\, [H2O.ai*](http://H2O.ai*) (level 300) * **Security** \- Led by Rotem Levi\, CloudEdge \(level 200\) * **Security** \- Led by Eyal Estrin & *Lior Zatlavi, Tenable* (level 300) * **Network and Content delivery**:- Led by Yedidya Schwartz, Quicklizard (level 300) **18:15 – 18:30 -** Quick break**☕** \- feel free to move tables\. **18:30 – 19:15** \- Roundtable Discussions \(Round 2\) **19:15 – 20:00 - Wrap-Up, Conclusions 🎉** We’ll regroup, highlight the key takeaways, and share them with the community. **Why join?** Learn from AWS Community Builders leading each discussion Engage in meaningful technical conversations Leave with actionable insights & documented best practices **Spots are limited - register now and pick your tables.** 👉 [Registration link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceNIMjw7wiIQgTytqOPWf5hKVQk2ow7AzFDb56pISPHyfciA/viewform)

Hello everyone! Only 2 Weeks til Automat-it’s AgentCore Workshop. **Seats are filling fast - Register now for FREE: https://lnkd.in/eY8XkhVF** 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁-𝗶𝘁, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: \- AgentCore Runtime\, Gateway\, and enterprise\-grade components\. \- Hands\-on experience deploying a working AI agent using your own data\. \- Compete for prizes for the most original demos\. \- Breakfast\, lunch and cool gifts are included\! 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟯 \| 𝟵:𝟬𝟬\-𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 \| 𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲\, 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟮𝟭\, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟴\, 𝗧𝗟𝗩

Date: 2026.02.23 Start: 18:00 Hosted by [Nuvoton](https://nuvoton.co.il/) Ha-Sadna'ot St 8 · Herzliya, Entrance B, floor -1. \* **Mingling** (30 minutes) \* **First open source HW silicon Root of Trust (RoT) project** by [Ben Bender](https://rust.org.il/people/ben-bender) by [Oren Goldstein](https://rust.org.il/people/oren-goldstein) Language: (Hebrew) Length: 30 min We will review in overall guide the the first Hardware Root of trust chip Proposed by Google and created using calibration of several companies And the reason Rust was chosen as the main Language in the project slides: [OpenTitan: An Open-Source Silicon Root of Trust](https://orengold1988.github.io/RustPresentation/) Transparent Hardware Security for Modern Systems [Open Titan](https://opentitan.org/) \* **Break** (15 minutes) \* **Nuvoton experience with Rust in Caliptra project** by [Tali Perry (Meiri)](https://rust.org.il/people/tali-perry) Language: (Hebrew) Length: 20 min For the past year [Nuvoton Technologies](https://nuvoton.co.il/) has been developing its next generation BMC device for the cloud computing. This chip will include a [Caliptra RoT](https://github.com/chipsalliance/Caliptra) open-source IP. This project is developed in Rust by the community. Nuvoton is integrating the Caliptra and extending it to support our HW. In this talk, we will cover our experience as old-school C programmers switching to Rust. Pros and cons.

TAMI open-fa-sure (Open Night) is a great time to visit the space and get to know how things work. If you want to double check whether someone is in the space, call 03-3726660. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

נלמד מהו ROS ומדוע הוא הפך לתשתית מרכזית בתעשייה, נכיר Use Cases מודרניים ונבין איך Physical AI משתלב בו. עמרי איתן, CTO ב־Sphera Robotics, בעל רקע במדעי המחשב ו־8 שנות ניסיון בפיתוח רובוטים אוטונומיים בתעשייה הביטחונית, מתמחה ב־physical AI, ראייה ממוחשבת, SLAM, ניווט אוטונומי וסימולציות ריאליסטיות. ההרצאה מתאימה למבוגרים/ות (15+) עם ידע בסיסי בתכנות / אוריינטציה כללית לרובוטיקה / רצון להיכנס לתחום. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/MakeLab-Talk-Robotics2026

​**An exclusive morning session for Israeli founders looking to raise their first US round.** ​Raising capital from US investors is a different game - from expectations and storytelling to traction metrics and go-to-market strategy. Join [Fusion VC](https://www.fusion-vc.com/) and [Google for Startups](https://startup.google.com/campus/tel-aviv/) for a practical, founder-focused session on how to successfully approach, pitch, and close US investors. \*\*\* [RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/From-TLV-to-SV-Raise-from-US-Investors-Fusion) \*\*\* *** ## ​What You Will Learn: * ​What US investors really look for in Israeli startups * ​How to position your company for a US-led seed or Series A * ​Differences between Israeli and US fundraising dynamics * ​Storytelling, metrics, and traction that matter most * ​Common pitfalls - and how to avoid them * ​How to build long-term investor relationships in the US *** ## ​Hosts ​\*\*[Amit Shechter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shechter-aa4023153/)\*\* Principal, Fusion VC ​\*\*[Dikla Matias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikla-matias-b34a21165/)\*\* Community Manager, Google for Startups Israel *** ## ​Speakers ​\*\*[Daniel Aronovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-aronovitz/)\*\* Managing Director, Insight Partners ​\*\*[Lia Cromwell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liacromwell/)\*\* Partner, UpWest ​\*\*[Yonatan Mandelbaum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonatanmandelbaum/)\*\* Partner, TLV Partners ## ​Moderator: ​\*\*[Nina Raab](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-raab/)\*\* Founder & CEO, LionRun Consulting *** \*\*\* [RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/From-TLV-to-SV-Raise-from-US-Investors-Fusion) \*\*\* ​Seats are limited. ​**Register now to secure your spot.**

**To confirm your spot, please complete your registration on our official Luma event page:** **[https://tkl.to/tikal-s-meetup-25-2-26](https://tkl.to/tikal-s-meetup-25-2-26)** **You’ll receive a confirmation email once your seat is approved.** **When**: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 18:00–20:00 **Where**: Tikal offices, 6 Kremenetski St , 1st Floor, Tel Aviv \*The meetup will be held in Hebrew In many development teams, AI adoption still starts and ends with a prompt window. Useful, but limited. The real shift begins when teams move from isolated prompt experiments to agentic workflows that actually support delivery. How do personal AI habits turn into something a team can rely on. What tools and working patterns are emerging. And what does an Agentic SDLC look like once it goes beyond one developer. This meetup explores the evolution of developer workflows in the age of AI. From personal IDE setups and smart context reuse to the early foundations of Agentic SDLC at the team level. The event is inspired by Tikal’s Tech Radar Voice podcast series “Agentic SDLC: From personal workflow to team workflow” and brings those conversations into a live, interactive setting. **On the Agenda:** **18:00–18:30** Welcome drinks and networking **18:30–19:15** From Manifesto to Main Branch: A Spec Driven Approach to the Agentic SDLC// Lior Kanfi, CEO & Founder, Tikal AI coding agents promise velocity, but often deliver chaos. The root cause is usually the lack of a shared source of truth. Instead, teams end up with inconsistent vibe coding, where ad hoc prompts lead to unpredictable results. In this talk, Lior shows how to ground the Twelve Factor Agentic SDLC in the principles of Spec Driven Development. He will introduce the agentic sdlc spec kit, an open source toolkit that makes this approach practical. You will see how a single /specify command can translate a business requirement from an issue tracker into a formal, version controlled specification. This spec.md becomes the contract that governs the entire AI workflow, from automated planning and implementation to generating risk based tests. The session focuses on how teams can move from unpredictable prompting to a governed, spec driven system that turns AI from a clever gadget into a reliable and accountable team member. **19:15–20:00** Panel discussion: Working with AI: from personal routines to teamwide Agentic SDLC Moderator// Nir Kaufman, Tech Lead, Tikal Panelists * Oren Melamed, AD of R& D and GenAI Adoption Lead, AT& T * Muly Gottlieb, Head of Engineering, Applitools * Roy Kass, Fullstack Tech Lead, Tikal ​In the panel, we’ll hear from the speakers about: * ​How they’re personally using AI tools in their own day-to-day work as developers, leads, and product people * ​What their teams are trying when it comes to integrating agents into real workflows and where things still get stuck * How dev environments are evolving: IDE setups, context management, and async flows * ​What Agentic SDLC actually looks like when it starts to take shape across a team * ​Lessons, surprises, and small changes that made a big difference in how they work **From the podcast series** State of Agentic SDLC [https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-state-of-agentic-sdlc](https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-state-of-agentic-sdlc) Personal Workflow and Spec Driven Development [https://tkl.to/tikal-spotifiy-personal-workflow](https://tkl.to/tikal-spotifiy-personal-workflow) Context Engineering [https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-context-engineering](https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-context-engineering) Agentic SDLC for a team Coming soon

Join us for an evening of focused tech talks, real-world frontend knowledge, and good people. We’ll hear from experienced engineering leaders on modern web practices. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow frontend enthusiasts! This meetup is organized by **[Enpitech](https://enpitech.dev/)**, a frontend-focused team helping startups build reliable, production-grade web products. This special event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of **AWS and Qodo**, our gracious hosts. **Agenda:** **18:00** \- Doors open \- Mingling \+ Food **18:30** \- Opening Remarks **18:40** - **Hila Fox -** Principal Engineer @ Qodo + **Addie Cohen** \- Software Engineer @ Qodo\. **Specialized Code Review Agents: The Evolution to Frontend Runtime Review** A year ago we built an agent. Then we made it agentic. Now it's a full-blown multi-agent system. Remember when products didn't change under your feet every five minutes? I do. It was nice. In this talk, we will share Qodo's journey through AI's chaos: how we moved from single prompts to multi-agent code review, architected with LangGraph and MCPs (Figma, Linear, and more). We will walk through some of our specialized review agents. Including a runtime agent that actually runs your code changes, records the UI flow, and catches UI errors and console errors on video. I'll close with a live demo and a few hard-won lessons on staying current in a market that won't slow down. **19:10 - Evyatar Alush** \- Software Engineer @ Meta **I just released vest 6, and it changes everything** **When?** Thursday, 26 February 2025 - **18:00 We start on time!** **Where?** AWS Israel (Tel Aviv) Region - Azrieli Sarona Tower, Derech Menachem Begin 121, Tel Aviv-Yafo Stage 28 -

The Israeli tech ecosystem has entered a defining new chapter. After a period of intense recalibration, 2026 has arrived with a powerful resurgence of momentum. Capital is returning to Tel Aviv with vigor, but it is moving with a new level of selectivity. We have transitioned from an era of speculative growth into a period defined by high-conviction investing, where the focus has shifted toward technical defensibility, operational resilience, and mission-critical innovation. For early-stage and growth-stage founders, navigating this landscape requires more than a strong pitch; it requires a deep alignment with the refined mandates of the modern investment committee. The Value of the Briefing This session offers a rare, high-density exchange with a curated panel of professional investors representing the primary pillars of the current market. For an entrepreneur, the value lies in gaining an unfiltered perspective on the "Resilience Premium." You will gain insight into how professional allocators are evaluating risk, the new standards for capital efficiency, and the specific characteristics of the startups successfully securing high-quality rounds in 2026. This is an opportunity to move beyond the headlines and understand the tactical reality of fundraising in a sophisticated, fundamentals-first market. The Playbook Panel Lisa Cohen, Investment Director at Intel Capital: A seasoned leader in DeepTech and AI, Lisa manages a portfolio of high-complexity industry leaders including Buildots, proteanTecs, and Voyantis, bringing the essential strategic and corporate venture perspective. Yael Schiff, Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners: Focusing on early-stage B2B SaaS, AI, and Cloud Infrastructure, Yael brings the rigorous "global playbook" perspective and operational insights from her background at Via and McKinsey. David Feldman, Principal at Flint Capital: A key bridge between the US and Israeli software markets, David has a track record of identifying future giants like Socure and WalkMe and understands how to position Israeli tech for global LPs. Stav Erez, General Partner at TeClub: One of the most connected figures in the Israeli ecosystem and a specialist in deep-tech venture creation, Stav knows exactly how to take a raw idea and turn it into an "innovation-dense" company that attracts follow-on funding. Who Will Be Attending? The room is designed to be an intersection of the ecosystem’s most ambitious leaders: Early-Stage Founders seeking to calibrate their strategy for Seed and Series A milestones. Growth-Stage Executives navigating the complexities of scaling in a disciplined capital environment. Strategic Innovators looking for early visibility into the sectors currently commanding global attention. Secure Your Seat This is a special, limited-capacity event curated to ensure high-quality networking and meaningful dialogue. In a market moving this quickly, the insights shared will be time-sensitive and highly practical. Due to the exclusive nature of the venue and the high demand for these sessions, places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate an overbooked house, do not wait to secure your registration. Agenda --- Panelists Lisa Cohen - Intel Capital (Investment Director) Lisa Cohen is an Investment Director at Intel Capital, based in Tel Aviv, where she leads venture investments in early-stage technology companies. Prior to joining Intel Capital in 2023, Cohen spent seven years leading corporate venture investments for Innogy (part of E.ON) and held investment roles at Jerusalem Venture Partners, building deep expertise in deeptech and AI. Over her career she … David Feldman - Flint Capital (Principal) David Feldman represents Flint Capital's Tel Aviv office where he invests in early-stage software startups. Flint Capital is a Boston based Venture Capital firm that invests actively throughout the US, Israel & Europe. Flint has made early-stage investments in companies such as, Socure, last valued at $4.5B, WalkMe NASDAQ: WKME, CyberX (acquired by Micros… Stav Erez - TeClub (General Partner) Stav Erez is a General Partner at TeClub, an early-stage investment club, where she backs SaaS, AI, cyber and other technology startups. Previously, she was a Co-founder and Partner at Labs/02, a 40M deep-tech fund and incubator, leading venture creation around academic IP, serving as interim CEO for portfolio companies, and driving value creation and follow-on funding. She co-founded and led … Yael Schiff - Bessemer Venture Partners (Vice President) Yael Schiff is a vice president in Bessemer’s Israel office where she focuses primarily on early stage B2B SaaS, AI, Cyber, developer tools, data, cloud infrastructure, and fintech companies. Prior to Bessemer, Yael was a GM at Via Transportation where her team led partnerships with cities and transit agencies. She was also a consultant at McKinsey and a line planner at Applied Materials… Moderator Lirone Glikman - Startup Grind (Co-Director) Lirone Glikman is a global business development expert, an international keynote speaker, and a business relationship strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman’ - a global business development boutique firm. She supports tech companies' growth and expansion into the international markets. Lirone works with startups, corporations, universities and governments in… Hosted By Shahar Matorin, Israel Country Manager Country Manager Startup Grind Israel - Father, business culture catalyst, Startup ecosystem builder & connector Experienced Entrepreneur. Shahar has over 20 years of Global startup ecosystem experience. Shahar is the person responsible for putting Israel on the Global Startup Grind map. Today Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 5M entrepreneurs in over 300 chapters. SG nurture startup ecosystems in 100+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google and Microsoft for Startups. Skilled in strategy, management, investor relations. Globally connected professional with a can-do attitude. After 12 years of helping scale Startup Grind into the world’s largest startup community, Shahar is now focused on launching Startup Grind Education (SGe). This is a transformative initiative designed to educate, inspire, and connect the next generation. The mission is to build the next layer of the global startup ecosystem: empowering high school students to become the innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Shahar's commitment to community building is rooted in the belief that entrepreneurs are stronger together. This long-term mission is guided by a "give first" approach and a dedication to being a force of good and light in the ecosystem, ensuring no innovative mind is left behind. Lirone Glikman, Co Director Lirone Glikman is a global business development expert, an international keynote speaker, and a business relationship strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman’ - a global business development boutique firm. She supports tech companies' growth and expansion into the international markets. Lirone works with startups, corporations, universities and governments in 4 continents, among them Google, Microsoft, Cornell University, eBay, Australian and Taiwanese governments and more. Lirone is also an honorary adviser at an external United Nations committee dedicated to the UN's sustainable development goals. Shir Papo, Co-Director, Operation Gavriel Ariel, Co-Director, Business Development With hands-on experience in startup ecosystems, venture building, and global business networks, I help entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable businesses and investors find ventures worth backing. Leading Business Development for StartUp Grind Tel Aviv - Responsible for driving strategic partnerships, curating high-value connections between founders, investors, and industry leaders, and designing growth-oriented programs for entrepreneurs. I lead the Tel Aviv chapter’s business development efforts, overseeing collaborations, sponsorships, and ecosystem engagement, while ensuring founders get access to the right opportunities, networks, and resources to scale. Always open to meaningful collaborations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact opportunities. Nir Hazut, Co-Director, Value Creation I come from the world of investments, with over a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capital funds. I founded Nexus Investors Club to help startups raise capital – not just through pitch decks, but by crafting a powerful story, taking the right approach, and understanding the psychology of the investor. I combine deep business insight with human intuition, and I hold a clear belief: money flows to those who project value, vision, and credibility. --- Global Partner Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind) Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-tel-aviv-presents-the-investors-playbook-whats-actually-investable-in-2026/.

TAMI π is a curated meeting, workshop or presentation about a topic in math. It happens every two weeks at TAMI. The event is hosted by a different person each time. You can come, learn topics and share ideas in an open and informal atmosphere. This time we will watch and discuss a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK04T2TIkc8) of [Brian Hall](https://math.nd.edu/people/faculty/brian-c-hall/) about [random matrix theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_matrix). For proposing a presentation or topic you can drop us a line. תאמי פי הוא מפגש אוצר, סדנה או מצגת על נושא במתמטיקה. זה קורה כל שבועיים בתאמי. את האירוע מנחה אדם אחר בכל פעם. תוכלו לבוא, ללמוד נושאים ולחלוק רעיונות באווירה פתוחה ונעימה. הפעם נצפה ונדון [בסרטון](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK04T2TIkc8) של [בריאן הול](https://math.nd.edu/people/faculty/brian-c-hall/) על [תורת המטריצות האקראיות](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_matrix). להצעת מצגת או נושא ניתן לפנות אלינו.

​**An exclusive morning session for early-stage founders on how to secure design partners, validate demand, and build real traction from day one.** ​Hosted by **[Fusion VC](https://www.fusion-vc.com/)** in collaboration with **[AWS](https://aws-experience.com/emea/tel-aviv/)** & **[Pearl Cohen](https://www.pearlcohen.com/)**. *** ​**Why Attend?** ​Design partners are often the difference between a promising idea and a fundable company. ​In this session, experienced founders & leading VCs will share: * ​How to approach and secure your first design partners * ​What investors actually look for as "early traction" * ​How to turn pilots into long-term customers * ​Common mistakes founders make at the pre-seed and seed stages ​Practical, honest, and grounded in real startup experience. **[RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/Traction-in-2026-by-AWS-Fusion-Pearl-Cohen)**[ ](https://luma.com/Traction-in-2026-by-AWS-Fusion-Pearl-Cohen) *** ​**09:00 – 10:00 \| Arrival\, Morning Snacks & Networking** ​**10:00 – 11:00 \| Founders Panel** Real stories from founders who turned early conversations into real traction. * ​[Adi Elimelech](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adi-elimelech-9256a37/) – CTO & Co-Founder, Jedify * ​[Dor Vardi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorvardi-samplead/) – CEO & Co-Founder, Samplead * ​[Jonathan Attias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-attias/) – CEO & Co-Founder, GYRO * ​[Ravit Netzer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravitnetzer/), PhD – CEO & Co-Founder, Scala Biodesign ​**11:00 – 12:00 \| VC Panel** What design partners signal to investors and how early traction impacts fundraising. * ​[Aaron Rinberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronrinberg/) – Partner, Ibex Investors * ​[Ayal Itzkovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayali/) – Managing Partner, Pitango First * ​[Aya Peterburg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aya-peterburg-32149817/) – Founder & Managing Partner, S Capital VC * ​[Hagi Schwartz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hagischwartz/) – Managing Partner, Insight Partners ​**12:00 – 13:00 \| Open Networking** **[RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/Traction-in-2026-by-AWS-Fusion-Pearl-Cohen)**[ ](https://luma.com/Traction-in-2026-by-AWS-Fusion-Pearl-Cohen) *** ​**Hosts:** * ​[Amit Shechter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shechter-aa4023153/) – Principal, Fusion VC * ​[Guy Lachmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guylachmann/) \- Senior Partner\, Pearl Cohen * ​[Monika Rozalski Lilo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-rozalska/) – Senior Startup & VC Business Development Manager (EMEA), AWS

**TAMI Hacking Nights** \- join TAMI CTF team and practice challenges and CTFs with us \- share your knowledge about ethical hacking techniques and tools \- bring some device to reverse engineer it and explore how it works \- propose a bug bounty program to work on together \- just watch and learn from others The meetings are informal and open to all levels - from total beginners to hardcore CTF veterans. Join our HackaTAMI Telegram channel ([https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk](https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk)) to discuss what we will do this Tuesday and come to TAMI. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Lonnie Morgan will be presenting information about the DLT Library. "The Python library `dlt` provides a powerful [REST API toolkit](https://dlthub.com/docs/dlt-ecosystem/verified-sources/rest_api/basic) to ingest data. Combined with our [LLM scaffolds](https://dlthub.com/workspace) and [MCP server](https://dlthub.com/docs/hub/features/mcp-server), you can build a custom connector for any of the 8k+ available sources in 10 minutes by following this guide. Building with LLMs is an iterative process. We will follow this general workflow and give practical tips for each step." See Our [Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm! We’re collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry. If you’re interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!

Google is leading the AI revolution—don't miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Join GDG Cloud Indy for an immersive session where we bridge the gap between AI experimentation and enterprise production. We are thrilled to feature two expert-led deep dives into the Google AI ecosystem, designed for Cloud Architects, Developers, and AI enthusiasts alike. **The Lineup:** **11:00 AM \|** **Getting Started with Google Gemini** Speaker: Vaidehi S. Tripathi\*\*,\*\* Cloud Advisor, GDE, GDG Organizer (Cloud Indy) Focus: A walk-through of Gemini and multimodal models to boost daily productivity. **11:30 AM \|** **Google AI Studio vs. Vertex AI: The Path to GenAI** Speaker: Olga Scrivner, PhD, Google Cloud & GenAI Leader, WTM Ambassador, IEEE Humanitarian Tech Chair (Indy) Focus: Navigating the journey from rapid prototyping in AI Studio to production-ready deployments in Vertex AI. **The Perks:** 🎁 Exclusive GDG Swag for attendees! 🍕 Pizza & Soft Drinks (for in-person guests). 🤝 Networking & Q&A with local industry leaders. **Meeting Link:** meet.google.com/wia-ygtn-fmc Also, Check our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/gdgcloudindy/ See you there! This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-level-up-your-ai-game-with-google-gemini/ or in person at: Zionsville Town Hall - 1100 West Oak Street Zionsville, 46077 *** *** **About the Speakers :** **Olga Scrivner -** PhD\*\*,\*\* a certified Google Cloud and GenAI Leader, IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Chair (Central Indiana), and Women Tech Makers Ambassador In this talk, we’ll walk through Google’s primary generative AI platforms: **Google AI Studio** and **Vertex AI**. We’ll explore what each tool is designed for and how developers typically begin their journey with Google’s AI ecosystem. Using **Google AI Studio**, we’ll demonstrate how you can experiment with Google’s **Gemini models** to create and test ideas, from text generation to image and video creation. We’ll also discuss how these early experiments can later connect to **Vertex AI** for production use cases. **Vaidehi Tripathi** \- Elevance Health \(Cloud Advisor\) Founder and Organizer GDG Cloud Indy. Google Developer Expert-GDE. Vaidehi is a Cloud Advisor at Elevance Health (Formally Anthem) and before that worked as Solution Architecture Manager in Accenture focused on designing solution based on Google Cloud Platform. Vaidehi is a Google certified Architect, Data, Network, Security, Developer, DevOps and Machine Learning Engineer. **Hosted By :** Vaidehi Tripathi, GDG Organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-indy-presents-level-up-your-ai-game-with-google-gemini/.

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