Brand Strategy

**ערב יזמים ממוקד \- גיוס הון \| מענקים \| ייעוץ עומק** אנחנו מזמינים אתכם לערב ייחודי ואינטימי אצלנו במשרדים, המיועד ליזמים וחברות שנמצאים לקראת או במהלך סבב גיוס, ובנקודת החלטה אמיתית לגבי עבודה מול משקיעים ו/או הגשת מענקים. זה לא ערב של הרצאות ארוכות. זה לא נטוורקינג כללי. זה ערב שנועד לעשות סדר בבלגן, להבין את ההלימה בין גיוס הון, מענקים וייעוץ ולבחור מסלול אחד נכון שמתאים לשלב שבו החברה נמצאת. הערב מתקיים בשיתוף פעולה בין: **• Nexus Club – חיבורים ממוקדים בין יזמים למשקיעים וליווי בצמתי גיוס** **• Impactory – ייעוץ והובלה מקצועית להגשת מענקים מול רשות החדשנות** ### מה בתוכנית? ▪️ נטוורקינג פתיחה ממוקד – יזמים בשלב דומה ▪️ הרצאות קצרות (15 דק’ כל אחת): – איך באמת מאיצים תהליך גיוס הון ממשקיעים – האתגרים האמיתיים בקבלת מענקים ומה נדרש בפועל ▪️ ייעוץ עומק ממוקד לאחר ההרצאות: מפגשי ייעוץ קצרים עם מומחים בחדרים ייעודיים: – גיוס הון ממשקיעים וקרנות – מענקים ותהליכי תמיכה בשולחנות עגולים עם יזמים בשלב דומה לשלכם 📌 הרישום לייעוץ מתבצע במקום – לפי סדר הגעה. ### למי זה מתאים? • חברות עם מוצר לאחר הוכחת היתכנות • ותק של שנה לפחות • חברות לקראת / במהלך סבב גיוס • חברות ששוקלות או נמצאות בתהליך הגשת מענקים ⚠️ מספר המקומות מוגבל – כדי לאפשר שיח איכותי, ייעוץ אמיתי וערך מעשי יש למלא את השאלון: [https://forms.gle/5Kr4EPuMWo1fsSWA8](https://forms.gle/5Kr4EPuMWo1fsSWA8) ## **\*\*English\*\*** **Focused Founders Evening** **Fundraising \| Grants \| Strategic Advisory** **We invite you to a unique, intimate evening at our offices, designed for founders and companies who are preparing for or already in a fundraising round, and are facing real decisions around working with investors and/or applying for grants.** **This is not a long-lecture event.** **This is not general networking.** **This is a focused evening created to cut through the noise, understand how fundraising, grants, and advisory should align, and choose one clear, stage-appropriate path forward.** **The event is held in collaboration with:** **• Nexus Club – curated founder–investor connections and fundraising guidance** **• Impactory – professional advisory and execution for grants with the Israel Innovation Authority** ### **Agenda** **▪️ Focused opening networking – founders at similar stages** **▪️ Short talks (15 minutes each):** **– How to truly accelerate a fundraising process** **– The real challenges of securing grants and what it actually takes** **▪️ Post-talk focused advisory sessions:** **Short consultations with experts in dedicated rooms:** **– Fundraising from investors and funds** **– Grants and support programs** **Roundtable discussions with founders at a similar stage** **📌 Advisory sessions are booked on-site, based on availability.** ### **Who should attend?** **• Companies with a product after proof of feasibility** **• At least one year of operation** **• Companies preparing for or currently raising a round** **• Companies considering or applying for grants** **⚠️ Attendance is limited to ensure meaningful discussion, hands-on guidance, and real value. Pre-registration is required and subject to approval - [https://forms.gle/YfSHTTieymnhg9u67 ](https://forms.gle/YfSHTTieymnhg9u67)**

**Join Us for the next Israel LLVM Meetup!** We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting evening, where we’ll dive deep into cutting-edge compiler technologies and hardware-aware optimizations. This meetup brings together the LLVM community for insightful talks, networking, and discussions on the future of compiler infrastructure. Expect a diverse lineup of sessions covering Triton, MLIR, and LLVM optimizations powered by hardware metrics — perfect for compiler developers, performance engineers, and anyone passionate about high-performance computing. 📅 **Date & Time** **February 18th, 2026** • **17:00** – Arrival & Networking • **17:30** – Talks Begin • **19:00** – Wrap-up 📍 **Venue** [Jem’s Hertzliya](https://share.google/5taousLhsVfY7ox0r) 🎤 **Speakers & Topics** **• Jonathan Cohen - Compiler Engineering Manager - Apple** Title: “Supercharging Compiler Optimization Remarks with Hardware Metrics” Abstract: This session demonstrates how to turn hardware counters with compiler optimization remarks into performance wins. It combines performance analysis metrics with enriched Optimization Remarks to debug and mitigate performance bottlenecks - a challenging task for compiler developers or performance engineers. **• Michael Zuckerman - AI SW Engineering Manager – Majestic Labs AI** Title: “Triton for RISC-V: Bridging PyTorch to RISCV with MLIR & LLVM” Abstract: Triton is a powerful open-source programming model originally developed to generate highly optimized GPU kernels for deep learning workloads. In this talk, I present an extension of Triton to target the RISC-V vector architecture, using MLIR and the LLVM toolchain as the compilation backbone. This work creates a practical bridge between modern PyTorch-based machine learning frameworks and emerging RISC-V hardware platforms, enabling efficient and portable execution of AI workloads beyond traditional GPUs. The proposed integration allows PyTorch models to be lowered end-to-end into RISC-V vector instructions, leveraging open compiler infrastructure to significantly reduce the effort required to enable new hardware targets. I will show how Triton kernels, TorchDynamo graph capture, TorchInductor scheduling, and MLIR/LLVM code generation were aligned into a unified backend that supports rapid bring-up, iterative optimization, and transparent performance tuning. This talk demonstrates how an open, modular compiler stack can accelerate the adoption of flexible hardware architectures in machine learning, while preserving high performance and developer productivity.

במהלך המפגש כל אחת ואחד מהחברים והאורחים מציגים את עצמם , לפני אחרי מתקיים מינגלינג להכרות ובסיום ארוחת בוקר בכל מפגש יש הרצאה של 10 דקות בתחום מקצועי אחר המפגש מתקיים בבית קפה צבעים בפארק בכבר סבא עלות 60 ש"ח אפשר לפנות אלי יורם במייל yoramze@gmail.com 0547333081 בקבוצה 23 חברים קבעים שמגיעים לכל מפגש מתחומים שונים: עורכי דין, תחום הבניה והעיצוב , ייעוץ עסקי, שירותים לבית,ראיית חשבון , ביטוחת משכנאות , שייוק ומכירות , משרד חקירות , סון עריכת פטנטים , ארגון טוילוים לחו"ל ,נדל"ן ,מחשבים לרשמת חברי הקבוצה https://bni.co.il/%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F/iw/memberlist

We’re excited to invite you to a special Angular TLV Meetup featuring Angular Team updates and more. 📅 Date: February 18, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Palo Alto Networks Offices Yigal Alon St 94a, Tel Aviv, 6789155 Floor 12 🎟️ Free! 🎤 Talks & Speakers 18:00 – Gathering & Snacks 18:30 – 19:00: Angular Team Updates – Web Codegen ScorerEliran Eliassy – CEO & Founder\, E\-SQUARE\.io \| Google Developer Expert \(GDE\) 19:00 – 19:30: "It’s Not You, It’s the Library" – Escaping the Black Box TrapTal Bare – Senior Engineer, Palo Alto NetworksShoval Harel – Senior Engineer, Palo Alto Networks 19:30 – 19:45: Break 19:45 – 20:15: "Why Don't You Get It?" – Why Genius Agents Fail at Basic Web Tasks Lion Levy – Senior Engineer, Palo Alto Networks Hosted with our partners: E-SQUARE.io, Palo Alto Networks, and GDG 🤝 🔗 PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOWhttps://forms.gle/zwzCiH8iGVTr4Qtd7 Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Agenda *** Hosted By Eliran Eliassy, GDG Organizer Shahar Kazaz, GDG Co-Organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-tel-aviv-presents-angular-tlv-february-2026-meetup/.

מוזמנים/ות לסדנת מידול והדפסה בתלת-ממד בעזרת Tinkercad למבוגרים. במהלך הסדנה נכיר את הממשק של התוכנה, נלמד כיצד לבנות מודלים בסיסיים ולבסוף – נכין את המודלים להדפסה. משתתפי הסדנה יקבלו קופון לשעת הדפסה חינם. למבוגרים ונוער (16+). עלות: 240 ש"ח (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון - 180 ש"ח) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/TinkerCad-adults

\#\# בנה מחשב משלך בלי לקנות כלום\! \*\*רוצה לחסוך כסף ולבנות מחשב משלך?\*\* \*\*הצטרף לקורס בנית/הרכבת מחשבים ייחודי מבוסס על שימוש בזבל דיגיטלי ותוכנה חופשית!\*\* \*\*מה תקבלו?\*\* \* \*\*מחשב ניח שלם, פעיל ועובד\*\* שתיקחו הביתה בסוף הקורס. \* ידע שלם בבניית, הרכבת, התקנת והפעלת מערת הפעלה גניו/ לינוקס תוכנות מחשב \*\*מאפס\*\*. \* \*\*כלים ושיטות\*\* שיאפשרו לכם לתחזק ולתקן את המחשב שלכם בעתיד \*\*בלי צורך לקנות כלום\*\*. \* \*\*הדרכה מקיפה\*\* כיצד להשיג חלקים במחירים זולים או בחינם. \* \*\*קורס מותאם לכל אחד\*\*, ללא צורך בידע קודם. \*\*משך הקורס:\*\*עד 4 מפגשים שתאריכם כבעים במפגש הראשון. \*\*עלות:\*\* 300₪ ! כתרומה Build Your Own Computer Without Buying Anything! Want to save money and build your own computer? Join our unique computer building/assembly course based on the use of digital waste and free software! What will you get? A complete working desktop computer that you will take home at the end of the course. All the needed knowledge of building, assembling, installing, and running GNU/ Linux computer software from scratch. Tools and methods that will allow you to maintain and repair your computer in the future without having to buy anything. Comprehensive guidance on how to obtain parts at low prices or for free. A course tailored for everyone, with no prior knowledge required. Course duration: up to 4 sessions. Dates are decided according to your prefernces. Cost: 300₪! As a donation to TAMI.

Funding for Israeli Mental Health startups grew 150% last year, and the number of companies increased by 50% ('source: StartupNation Central). That surge in a reaction to October 7th. But what comes next? The sector is at a *crossroads*. The focus is now monetization, partnerships and go-to-market. On Sunday, February 22nd, join thought leaders, including from the US, providing insights about mental healthtech go-to-market, partnerships and investment. Register **[HERE](https://luma.com/mjulduzo)** **Agenda**: \- Israel 2026 Mental Health Landscape \([Gila Tolub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtolub/)) \- US Go\-To\-Market \([Esther Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-howard-7352b3b3/)) \- MAFAT / IDF Perspective \([Alona Barnea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alona-barnea/)) \- Investors Perspective \(VC panel: [Lena Rogovin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-rogovin-b003b7/), [Josh Schulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshschulman/)) \- Moderator: [Goel Jasper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper/), FINN Israel **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Time**: 9am doors open; 9:30-11:30 content Step away from the desk and engage with investors and global thought-leaders. Join "BrainHealth at the Crossroads", Feb 22nd, 9-11:30am in Tel Aviv.

Join the Fluent community for a night of language, culture, and connection! Practice over 12 languages with native speakers in a fun, multicultural atmosphere—plus enjoy drinks and meet people from all over the world! 🗣️🍻🎊 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🎟️ Ticket Prices Available online until 15:00 on the day of the event: Ticket + soft drink – 60 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine – 70 NIS [Get your ticket here](https://www.fluent.community/fluent-events/language-exchange-2102) 🚪At the door: Ticket + soft drink – 65 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine – 75 NIS 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🎫 Want to become an Ultimate Fluenter? Pay less for every event and join our exclusive circle of loyal members by getting a Frequent Fluent Card! [Get a Frequent Fluent Card](https://events.fluent.community/credits-store/) 🎫 10-entry card – 420 NIS 5-entry card – 240 NIS Drinks not included, but cardholders get discounted drink tickets at the entrance! 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 ✨ Want to join for free? Become an Ambassador! Ambassadors help others practice their native language for the first half of the evening, and then enjoy practicing other languages during the second half. It’s a great way to give and get value—and attend for free! 😃

***\*\*To register for the meetup, please register via Luma using the link below\*\**** Register via Luma -> [https://luma.com/1vzetmmg](https://luma.com/qxaze4a6) 18:00 - Mingling 🎉, SWAG 🎁, pizza 🍕, and beers 🍻 18:30 - lectures 19:50 - Give a way one Node.TLV 20025 ticket 🎉 # [Daniel Clayborough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clayborough-894496103/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BVog6gDcMRzqVPME9ZEkz1w%3D%3D) \| **Frontend Team/Tech Lead at Agora** \| Standardizing Large JS Codebases in the AI Era # ​\*\*[Ariel Shulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shulman/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Software Engineer at Factify \| **Postgres Beyond the Rows** ​You’re likely underutilizing the most powerful piece of your infrastructure. ​While most devs treat Postgres as a reliable container for rows and columns, it’s actually a sophisticated engine capable of handling complex data challenges. ​From mastering deep, nested hierarchies with lightning-fast traversal to image deduplication and similarity search at scale (no vectors!). ​In this session we will move beyond standard queries to show how built-in indexing and specialized data types can replace external microservices, and simplify your stack. Come see why the most powerful tool in your stack is likely the one you’re already running. ## ​\*\*[Nadav (Kremer) Beker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-kremer/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Tech Lead at **Finonex**\| **How Observability Killed My Performance** ​Logs, traces, metrics, correlation IDs — observability promises clarity when systems get complex. But in Node.js, these tools are not free, and used without care they can become a serious performance bottleneck. In this talk, I’ll share real-world lessons from production Node.js systems where adding observability actually degraded performance. We’ll look at the hidden costs of logging, async logging, AsyncLocalStorage, distributed tracing, and high-cardinality metrics — and why these issues often only appear under real load. ​ ​-------------- Kindly be informed that attendance at the meetup is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Although a place has been reserved for you (after click on attend button), please note that it **does not guarantee your spot.**

Embedded Israel and RISC-V International are happy to invite you to a joint event, this February in Bar-Ilan university. Agenda: 16:30 - 17:00 Networking 17:00 - 17:30 RISC-V Overview 17:30 - 18:00 RISC-V at Speedata 18:00 - 18:30 RISC-V at NVIDIA - Elad Perez & Adi Maymon 18:30 - 19:00 Tesla RISC-V Chip and other Automotive/HPC/AI RISC-V solutions 19:00 - 20:00 Pizza & Beer (Thanks to Synopsys) To attend the event you have to also register here: [https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/](https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/)

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! **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.

EVENT https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4B5rBDYC/ FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/discotektelaviv/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT MESSENGER COMMUNITY https://m.me/cm/AbYzNCodhnb8ub5M/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

בואו לגלות את הקסם שבחיבור חלקי זכוכית צבעונית לכדי יצירת אמנות מרהיבה. בסדנה נעבוד צעד-צעד - מחיתוך מדויק של הזכוכית, דרך עיטוף החלקים בפסי נחושת, ועד חיבורם בהלחמה - וניצור מראה מעוטרת ביצירת ויטראז' בת 9 חלקים. למבוגרים/ות (18+). הסדנה מתאימה גם למתחילים, ללא צורך בניסיון קודם. עלות: 300 ש”ח למשתתף/ת. מחיר לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון – 250 ש”ח למשתתף/ת. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/vitrage

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – February 25 Business Presentation** **Featuring Jennifer Zitelli, Founder of ESL Thrive** **Wednesday\, February 25 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us at 1 Million Cups Loudoun as we welcome **Jennifer Zitelli**, founder of **ESL Thrive**, for a dynamic conversation focused on workforce communication, business growth, and supporting employees for long-term success. **About the Business** ESL Thrive provides **on-the-job English training designed specifically for business success**. Through customized instruction, Jennifer helps employees gain the language skills they need to communicate effectively, perform confidently, and thrive in their roles — ultimately strengthening the businesses they support. Her programs are tailored to meet the real-world needs of small businesses, ensuring employees learn practical workplace language that directly impacts productivity, team collaboration, and customer experience. **Who Jennifer Is Looking to Hear From** Jennifer is seeking feedback from business owners and leaders in industries such as: * Hospitality * Home services * Restaurants * Retail * Any business with employees whose first language is not English **Current Business Focus & Barriers** As ESL Thrive continues to grow, Jennifer is looking for insight around: * Overcoming barriers to business growth * Strengthening marketing strategy * Expanding business development efforts * Effectively reaching her target markets This is an excellent opportunity to share your perspective while supporting a business dedicated to empowering both employers and employees. **Why Attend?** * Learn about a service that directly impacts workplace success * Provide valuable feedback to a growing business * Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation **What is 1 Million Cups?** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **February 25 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about communication, workforce development, and business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come out to a evening filled with fun board games at Aslin Beer Company in Herndon! We play a variety of games, including strategy, co-op, and party games! Always welcoming to people who are brand new to the hobby to those who have been playing for years! We will be meeting in the Izzi building (not the main taproom), as there is more table space there and is right next to where you can get food and drinks! There isn't a hard cap on attendees per say, but we would prefer that you sign up in advance so we have a rough head count as to whom to expect! Can't wait to see you all there!

⚡ **Reset your mindset. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with new clarity.** Join us for a free, small-group event held in our **Startup Garage** — a **spacious, bright, comfortable living-room style space** inside a single-family home. Think couches, coffee, and real conversation — **not an actual garage 😊** 🔁 You’ll be **paired** with different attendees throughout the event for short, energizing rounds — each sparked by a simple **opening line** designed to make you laugh, reflect, and think bigger about what comes next. You won’t just talk about what’s behind you — You’ll begin to **picture what’s ahead** in a way that actually excites you. *** **☕ Coffee and snacks are on me.** Just show up with a curious mind — and a willingness to laugh. We’ll guide you through questions that blend **wisdom and humor** — the kind that help you see your story through a new lens. *** **🔍 What You’ll Experience** • One-on-one rounds to explore purpose, identity, and new possibilities • Light, energizing activities designed to shift your mindset in under 10 minutes • Fresh insights from people you’ve never met — but may never forget • A laid-back, thoughtful space to connect without pressure *** **💼 Who It’s For** • Divorced/Separated or midlife professionals figuring out what’s next • Entrepreneurs, builders, and creatives in a season of reinvention • Men and women who prefer **meaningful conversation** over surface level talk Whether you’re starting over, scaling up, or just ready for something more aligned — this space is for you. *** 📊 *Most attendees are in their 30s, 40s, or 50s — navigating life and growth with curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor.* 🛋️ **Hosted in a spacious living-room setting** inside a single-family home (Ashburn). Full address shared after RSVP. 🌐 Explore more: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)

Thursday is becoming the favored week night for STRATEGY gamers here at Crossroads! We have played Mare Nostrum, Orleans, Gaia Project, and more. Bring your preferences, be ready to split if it's a larger group, and rely on us for an awesome variety of games from which to choose. Tables are situated at a distance and servers wear masks for Covid mitigation, but table-mates should be respectful of each other and have masks ready as well unless you already cohabitate or have reason to trust each other. All other Covid precautions are in place by Crossroads, including hygeine and cleanliness.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – February 25 Business Presentation** **Featuring Seeman Saeed, Founder of LeakzAlert** **Wednesday\, February 25 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** We’re excited to welcome **Seeman Saeed**, founder of **LeakzAlert**, to the 1 Million Cups Loudoun stage to share an innovative solution focused on prevention, protection, and smarter property management. **About the Business** LeakzAlert provides **water leak detection and monitoring services** designed to identify issues early and help prevent costly damage. By delivering proactive alerts and monitoring, LeakzAlert supports property owners and managers in protecting their assets, reducing risk, and avoiding unexpected disruptions. **Who Seeman Is Looking to Hear From** Seeman is eager to connect with professionals across: * Property management * Property maintenance companies * Home insurance providers * Hotels and hospitals * Homeowners * Anyone responsible for facility or property oversight **Current Focus** As LeakzAlert gains traction, Seeman is seeking feedback on: * Sales scalability * Sustainable growth strategies * Expanding market reach * Building strong industry partnerships **Why Attend?** * Learn about a service that directly impacts workplace success * Provide valuable feedback to a growing business * Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation **What is 1 Million Cups?** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **February 25 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about communication, workforce development, and business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

​**Due to the popularity of the event, registration is required at [https://luma.com/dcmahjongg](https://luma.com/dcmahjongg).** We do not use the RSVP system on Meetup. Open play comes to Cleveland Park Library (downstairs meeting room) the first and third Thursday of the month! Both American and Chinese/Hong Kong style players are welcome to meet new friends, practise your hands, and improve your strategy. Although no formal instruction or lessons will be offered, lots of friendly players to proffer advice.