CRM/Customer Relationship Management

Join us for an evening dedicated to working smarter with WordPress! Discover how automation can free up hours of your workweek, reduce repetitive tasks, and keep your projects running smoothly. We’ll explore practical tools, plugins, and workflows that help you automate content updates, client management, site maintenance, and more. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or agency owner, this Meetup will give you actionable strategies to save time, reduce stress, and make WordPress work for you and not the other way around. **🕡 18:30** live, SAE-Vienna, Kaisersaal ⏱️ **18:45,** **Marcel Tannich** will talk about WordPress Automation in 2026 and Practical Workflows with WP-CLI & AI. Building on his WCEU talk and the latest developments since June (including the WP AI Team, Abilities API, and more), Marcel will outline the evolution from WP-CLI to scripts, AI, MCP, and Agentic Commerce (ACP). Using real-world examples from his daily work, he’ll show how AI can support WordPress developers through generated WP-CLI scripts, Playground Blueprints, log summaries, SQL helpers, debugging workflows, and practical AI-powered tools. **⏱️ 19:15, Fabian Gigler** TBA ★ Speaker wanted! Please contact [Dominik Liss](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/246758606/) ★ Hosts: [Martin Mucha](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/197717198/) & [Dominik Liss](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/246758606/) 🕡 18:30 live, SAE-Vienna, Kaisersaal 🕘 20:45 Lokalwechsel: Stuwer am Schottentor, [https://stuwer.com](https://stuwer.com) \*\*\* Many thanks to our sponsors: 💛 Martin Mucha e.U. [https://martinmucha.at](https://martinmucha.at) 💜 Dominik Liss [https://dominikliss.com](https://dominikliss.com) 💚 WP-Stars – WordPress agency for complex platforms, e-commerce and website. [https://wp-stars.com](https://wp-stars.com) 🧡 SAE – Austria's leading addresses for education and training in the media sector. [https://sae.at](https://sae.at) \*\*\*

💐 AUFBLÜHEN mit MusikLebensFreude 💐 Die **offene Singrunde** ist für alle, die sich (mehr) trauen wollen mit anderen gemeinsam zu singen, Hobby- und Profi-Sänger\*innen. Die **Freude am gemeinsamen Erleben** und die **wohltuende Wirkung des Singens** stehen im Vordergrund. Nach ein paar Körper und Stimme entspannenden und aktivierenden Übungen singen wir leicht zu lernende Mantras in Sanskrit, Deutsch, Englisch und anderen Sprachen. **Alle Stimmen sind herzlich willkommen, egal ob routiniert oder ungeübt. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.** Ich bringe die Texte und meine Gitarre mit und vermittle die Lieder auf einfache Weise. **💎 Ablauf:** Check-In-Runde, Warm-Up, Singen, Check-Out (anschließend Plaudern & Vernetzen wer mag) 💎 **Ankommenszeit** ab 18:30 Uhr. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 18:45 Uhr 💎 **Grätzelraum** (gleich rechts nach dem Eingang) **im GB\* Stadtteilbüro** am Max-Winter-Platz 23, 1020 Wien Das Gebäude ist freistehend vor / hinter / neben dem Spielplatz. Der Grätzelraum ist gleich rechts neben dem Eingang. 💝 Ein freiwilliger Wertschätzungsbeitrag wird dankend angenommen. **✅ Mit deiner VERBINDLICHEN ANMELDUNG bis spätestens 12 Uhr am Singtag sicherst du dir deinen Platz. Einfach hier zusagen oder eine Nachricht direkt an mich schicken.** Die Teilnahme ist auf 16 Personen beschränkt. Die Ankündigung und Anmeldung läuft auch auf anderen Kanälen. Nach aktuellem Stand (10.1. 20 Uhr) sind wir schon zu viert. Bei Fragen stehe ich euch gern bis zum Anmeldeschluss zur Verfügung. ***Ich freue mich auf euch, Karin***

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. NEXT TRUE STORY NIGHTS WILL BE ON FEB. 17TH 2026. The hugely popular TRUE STORY NIGHTS from Vienna Storytelling Collective kick off 2026 on January 14th. These monthly sold out shows at the grand Volkstheater Rote Bar are exciting storytelling evenings that bring you a different line up of performers each time, with surprising, moving, hilarious and sometimes shockingly true stories. Your host as ever is Turan Ali, producer of BBC drama/comedy, who welcomes you to a rollercoaster evening of gripping, high quality true stories – some from Vienna. Our ever-changing quartet of storytellers for each show includes novelists, comedians, radio, TV and film professionals, screenplay writers, performance poets, singer-songwriters and theatre-makers. It feels like being the priest at a confessional, hearing such personal revelations …. but you don’t need to keep all these a secret! WHAT THE AUDIENCES HAVE SAID: “Exhilarating”, “A brilliant evening every time”, “Funny and very moving”, “Incredible stories!” True stories guaranteed to astonish, amuse or amaze you with their honesty. The line-up for our January 14th 2026 TRUE STORY NIGHTS is Turan Ali, Alina Nikolaou, Kudra Owens and Ned Stranger. **Turan Ali** has Austrian/Turkish parents and has produced, directed and written BBC Radio dramas, comedies and documentaries for 25+ years. He’s the creator, host & producer of *True Story Nights*. He works as an on-stage storyteller and a stand-up around Europe, including his solo shows. His regular *Queer Folks’ Tales* shows are in their 5th year in Scotland. He won Creative Edinburgh’s Leadership Award 2024. **Kudra Owens** is an actor, dancer and singer originally from Seattle, Washington, based in Vienna for 25 years. Since childhood she has performed on stage in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, plays and ads. She has appeared in the Broadway National Tour of “Footloose” and the first German translation of “Mary Poppins” and many more. Her TV & Film credits include Netflix ‘s “Berlin Station” & “The Third Parent”. **Alina Nikolaou** is a Greek-Austrian curator and former researcher, social critic and regular storyteller at Vienna Storytelling Collective. As the Managing Director of TEDAI Vienna, she grooms brilliant stories to bring them to life in the form of TED Talks, spanning technology, society and life. **Ned Stranger** is an English singer-songwriter, author and ‘unapologetic over-sharer’. He studied law at Cambridge, but then started an indie-folk band, August and After, with global listening success. In 2022 he moved to Vienna, and has performed solo widely including at Sofar Sounds. He is now writing a nonfiction book exploring polyamory and open marriage and a newly launched podcast, Poly Risk Reward. TICKETS only from Volkstheater (box office or online). https://www.volkstheater.at/produktion/1494643/true-story-nights/3045973/

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Talks \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Chrome DevTools MCP** *by Michael Hablich (https://hablich.dev/)* **Mob Session exploring AI Browser Integrations** The goal is to live-explore Chrome DevTools MCP, Playwright MCP, and Claude in Chrome, and evaluate what works well, including pros and cons. Feel free to bring your laptop and follow along. *with Nik Graf (https://bsky.app/profile/nikgraf.bsky.social)* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Location \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Sentry Jakov-Lind-Straße 5/4OG 1020 Wien \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Sponsor \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Sentry Sentry is the market leader in error monitoring space and like many startups with engineer founders, Sentry was born out of a frustration with technology. David started Sentry as an open source side project in 2008. We started in a small community — the Django web framework — and over time expanded our technology to support dozens of other platforms, including browser JavaScript and mobile applications. Fast forward to today, we're a $90M Series E company with a $3B valuation and 200+ employees on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology. As one can see, the adventure continuous exciting as we bring our developer-first Application Monitoring to more customers and industries worldwide. Consider us for the ride - We're hiring! https://sentry.io/careers/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Code of Conduct \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- https://github.com/reactvienna/code-of-conduct

**Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **Want to learn improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass) **Want to practice regularly improv in a small group for an affordable price?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday) **Already intermediate in improv?** Check this out: [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes) **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179

Humor, Drama, Leidenschaft – das ist Maestro, der weltweit populärste Improtheater-Wettstreit. Eine bunte Truppe aus allen Ecken der Wiener Impro-Szene stellt sich den Herausforderungen der Regie, spielt in unterschiedlicher Zusammensetzung Szenen und kämpft um die Gunst des Publikums. Und auch Du kannst Teil der Show werden: Unsere RegisseurInnen leiten eine kostenlose Warm-up-Session, wo man sich kennenlernen und warm spielen kann. Am Ende fragen wir nach Freiwilligen und dann entscheidet das Losglück oder die Regie, wer die verbleibenden Plätze bekommt und mit den bereits fix gesetzten SpielerInnen auf der Bühne stehen darf. Dabei ist uns jedes Erfahrungslevel willkommen! Du musst dich dafür nur zu diesem Event anmelden! Du solltest dir aber auch ein Ticket für die Show kaufen, denn die möchtest du sicher nicht verpassen: Ticket kaufen (https://maestro.viennaimprov.org) ! (Falls Du Teilnehmer wirst, erstatten wir dir natürlich den Eintrittspreis) Wenn du mehr über den Maestro wissen möchtest, klicke hier (https://viennaimprov.org/maestro-de/)!

This is a Football Training +Match session - preparation for full pitch football (skill & position improvements). The session is managed by Toni Geormaneanu - license UEFA B - coach of Meetup United - Uberliga B ( KM plus Reserves) If you would like to join, get in touch with our club responsible - Sorin Brici (+43 676 4276984)

The Drupal Austria Agency Meetup brings together agencies and professionals working with Drupal across Austria. It is a space to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and share insights from real world projects, from complex enterprise platforms to long term community driven initiatives. No sales pitches, no stage pressure. Just people who run agencies and build with Drupal for their customers. Whether you are running an agency, leading teams, or deeply involved in creating awesome things, the focus is on practical knowledge, collaboration, and strengthening the local Drupal ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new participants for an open evening of discussion, networking, and community building. Agenda: * Health of Agencies in 2026 🔮 * Drupal CMS 2.0 * Drupal Events in 2026 * Idea/Plan Drupal AI Barcamp in Vienna * Drupal Skills * Drupal In A Day

That’s 25 years of open source, innovation, collaboration, and the incredible global community that keeps Drupal thriving. This is a celebration for everyone who’s ever contributed, shared, or built something with Drupal, and that means you! Drupal is turning 25, and we are celebrating together at the Acolono office. Join us for an evening with snacks, drinks, and good conversations as we look back at 25 years of Drupal, the community behind it, and the many projects built along the way. It is a relaxed get together to meet familiar faces, catch up, and simply celebrate that Drupal is strongly evolving and becoming stronger and more healthy Come by, raise a glass, and celebrate Drupal’s 25th birthday with us.

Hallo! Möchtest du gerne Deutschgespräche üben, hast du aber niemanden zum Reden? Komm zu uns! Wir treffen uns jeden Donnerstags um 19.30Uhr Das Treffen findet in einem Café statt, und deshalb wird darum gebeten, mindestens ein Getränk an der Bar zu bestellen, damit wir den Raum nutzen können.🌞🍀 Liebe Grüße Weronika & Denis

**Women in AI Austria - Vienna Meet up** **Come, connect, learn, and get inspired.** Join us for a relaxed evening of **AI discussions and great conversations** at Pickwick's in the beautiful center of Vienna Whether you are an experienced professional, a newcomer to the field, or simply curious about AI - **We are excited to meet you but** **please only register if you plan to come.** Let’s enjoy a relaxed first Meetup in 2026 **When:** **January 15** \| Doors open at 6 PM **Where:** [Marc-Aurel-Straße 10-12, 1010 Wien](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x476d07a180f0bfbb:0x207e5e1252a269f5?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **What to expect:** * Get to know WAI Austria – Presented by Clara * Versatile discussions about AI, new technologies and everything you are interested in :) * Great people and delicious food (**SELF PAYMENT** :) ) **Cant’t make it? Please cancel your registration to free up the spot for someone on the waiting list!**

Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together. 📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability: Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between. 🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops ☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5. Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome. 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City** * **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session * **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day * **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready * **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support 💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception). * There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here. * There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup. * If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛 💬 Why Join? * Beat procrastination with gentle accountability * Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone * Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus * Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚

-- **UPDATE: this time we'll still do our usual format of group conversation. The new Bingo concept we're excited about, is taking more time to develop, but stay tuned for next time! Also, we're indoors at a new location (Jo&Joe's 5th floor, see itinerary).** Are you ready to mingle and make new friends? A YouTuber visited us and made [this 3-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eG1dYro4u8) 😃👌 **"How does it work?"** We'll talk in small groups and change every \~10 minutes. After an hour we'll let you mingle freely (and exchange contact info if you like). **"10 minutes, is that enough to make a new friend?**" It's enough to see who you vibe with. As one of you said: "There were 4 people I really vibed with. I took their contact info, and I met them for coffee in the following days." **"Can I bring friends?"** Great idea! 😃 **"Can I give you feedback about the event?"** Yes, keep the ideas coming! **"Give me some great conversation starters!"** \- A round where everyone names 2 of their favorite interests and why \(or your favorite things to do in Vienna\) \- What’s a guilty pleasure you secretly love but would never admit in a job interview? \- What’s the most epic fail you’ve ever had trying to impress someone? \- What’s a small win you’ve had recently that you’re secretly super proud of \- If you had to wear a T\-shirt with one ridiculous life motto you believe in\, what would it say? \- One piece of advice you'd give your younger self\, and why? \- If you were the main character in a video game\, what would your ‘special move’ be\, and what epic quest would you be on? \- What’s the weirdest snack you’ve ever invented when you were starving and had nothing in the fridge? \- What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but never have\, because it seems hard — and what’s the funniest thing holding you back? \- If you could make one silly rule that everyone in the world had to follow for a day\, what would it be? \- What’s a bold dream you would pursue if you couldn’t fail?

**Prävention steht ab 2026 im Mittelpunkt.** Bist du bereit, deine Gesundheit bewusst und nachhaltig zu stärken? In diesem Workshop zeigt dir **Mag.ª (FH) Iga Teresa Łyszcz, MA**, Dipl. TCM-Ernährungsberaterin & Akupunktmeridianmassage Therapeutin, wie du mit einfachen, sofort umsetzbaren TCM-Routinen mehr Wohlbefinden, Energie und Leichtigkeit in deinen Alltag bringst. ### 🌿 **Was dich erwartet** * Alltags- & Ernährungsimpulse nach der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin * Verständnis über die Jahreszeiten-Energien und warum sie deine Gesundheit beeinflussen * Tipps zur Prävention für 2026 – für mehr Vitalität, Balance und innere Ruhe * Kleine Routinen, die deine Energie spürbar steigern * Bewusst-SEIN-Bildung: Gesundheit als Geisteshaltung statt Zustand ### ⭐ **Wusstest du schon?** Deine Vitalität wird maßgeblich beeinflusst von: • Lifestyle & Stresslevel • Ernährungs- und Trinkgewohnheiten • Schlafrhythmus & Erholungsphasen • emotionalem Wohlbefinden Mit gezielten TCM-Routinen kannst du diese Faktoren positiv steuern – und damit deinen Körper optimal auf das Jahr 2026 vorbereiten. ### ✨ **Warum du dabei sein solltest** Wir legen alte Muster ab, schaffen neue Energie und bringen mehr Freude & Leichtigkeit in dein Leben. Der Workshop ist ideal für alle, die ihr Wohlbefinden stärken und bewusst in ein neues Jahr starten möchten. ### 🎟 **Sichere dir jetzt deinen Platz!** Die Plätze sind limitiert – melde dich frühzeitig an. Wir freuen uns auf dich! Dein Women´s Mindset Team www.womensmindset.at **Ein wichtiger Hinweis zu Fotos und Videos: Bitte beachte, dass während der Veranstaltung Fotos und Videos aufgenommen werden, die zu Dokumentationszwecken im Internet und in Druckmaterialien veröffentlicht werden können.**

Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures. **What we will cover** * Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics; * Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures; * Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees. **Who should attend** * Cloud architects and platform engineers; * DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads; * FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads. **Why attend** This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively. Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

Let's get together in a warm and open atmosphere to talk about ethical non-monogamy and how we actually do it. Ask for advice, give some in return, meet and mingle with your peers. Let's kick back and get to know each other and learn a few things. TOPIC: What would you like to do differently in your relationships going forward this year? What did you do last year that really didn't work? What's your stretch goal? The location of our group will rotate between VA and MD. This week, we'll be in VA back at home with our most frequent host. As usual we'll send out the details on the morning of the event. FOOD: bring food that supports the diet you are undoubtedly on this month. Please consider bringing a vegetarian or vegan option; we do currently have active members who need these options. Cut-up fresh fruit is always great! If you don't feel like schlepping, we also always appreciate a donation. Please note: we share the address on the morning of the meeting, via the messaging/email system here. If you don’t have the details by Friday noon, you will need to message us directly to get them.

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

This training is designed for real estate agents who want to learn how to play the Agent Investor game. The goal of this training is to help you flip your income into ownership. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Most real estate agents build their business one transaction at a time.** Investors build wealth—and they buy repeatedly. The Investor Decoder shows why serving investors is the fastest path to predictable income, repeat deal flow, and a higher-value role in real estate. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and serve the four core investor profiles that drive the majority of investor activity: * The Flipper – speed, volume, and clear exits * The Landlord – long-term cash flow and stability * The Creative Investor – complex deals and problem-solving * The Private Lender – capital partners who enable scale You’ll discover how each profile thinks, what they value most, and what they expect from an agent—so you can position yourself as a trusted advisor instead of just another salesperson. We’ll also cover: * Why investors represent a massive opportunity in today’s market * How working with investors elevates you to a Real Estate Wealth Advisor * The key questions that quickly decode investor goals and timelines * A clear action plan to start building your investor pipeline If you’re ready to escape the transaction treadmill and earn more by working with investors, this session will show you how. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

*theme:* **Psychoanalysis "Making Unconscious Conscious" Let's explore, Does it work? DIY?** Psychoanalysis "unlocks the past, informs the present, and expands the future. video clips: **Psychoanalytic theory in 3 minutes** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucB1b6f750k) **Psychoanalysis A Curiosity about the mind 6min** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcmVjQBF4MQ) Psychoanalysis = a theory and practice treating symptoms and personality as **disguised compromises** around unconscious conflicts, using a structured relationship (transference) to make those patterns visible so you can **repeat less blindly** and **choose a bit more freely**. "Until you ***make the unconscious conscious***, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." Carl Jung \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Interpersonal Process Group** **Psychodynamic shared exploration, learning and growth** Interpersonal process groups focus on the interactions and dynamics between group members to facilitate personal growth and learning. These groups provide a courageous space for individuals to explore their interpersonal patterns, receive feedback, and develop more effective social skills. **The core principle is that the group itself becomes a microcosm of a member's real-life relationships, allowing for insights and behavioral changes.** Key aspects of interpersonal process groups: * **Exploration of Interpersonal Dynamics:** Members examine their communication styles, relationship patterns, and how they relate to others within the group. * **Feedback and Self-Awareness:** The group provides a platform for members to receive feedback on their behaviors and develop greater self-awareness. * **Development of Social Skills:** Members practice new ways of relating, communicating, and collaborating within the group, leading to improved social skills. * **Microcosm of Relationships:** The group mirrors real-life relationships, allowing members to observe and analyze their patterns in a safe and controlled setting. * **Personal Growth and Well-being:** Through these processes, individuals can experience significant personal growth and enhanced well-being. Benefits of participating in an interpersonal process group: * **Increased self-awareness:** Understanding one's own behavior and its impact on others. * **Improved communication skills:** Learning to communicate more effectively and assertively. * **Stronger relationships:** Developing more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. * **Reduced anxiety and stress:** Finding support and coping mechanisms for social challenges. * **Enhanced empathy and understanding:** Learning to see situations from others' perspectives. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for an exciting meeting of personal growth as we delve deep into the realm of self-development. This meetup is designed for personal growth addicts like you who are eager to unlock their hidden potential and take charge of their lives. Don't miss this chance to meet fellow personal growth enthusiasts, share experiences, and learn from one another. Step into a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation. Come prepared to engage in provocative conversations, share your opinions, wrestle with challenging ideas, and leave with a renewed sense of deeper meaning and learning. **Tentative Agenda:** 1:00pm Social, Setup & Introductions, guidelines, terminology; 1:15pm Interactive open dialogue conversation & sharing; 2:45pm debrief, summary, debrief 3:00pm finish Light snacks, water & hot tea provided. Tysons-Pimmit Library is on Leesburg Pike (Rt 7) in Falls Church, VA off I-495 beltway exit 47. **Conference room** is down 1st left hallway, on right side right after the bathrooms.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – January 14 Business Presentation** **Featuring Eric Wojtkun of Focal Point Coaching** **Wednesday\, January 14 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Join us for our **January 14th 1 Million Cups Loudoun** meeting as we welcome **Eric Wojtkun**, founder of **Focal Point Coaching**, for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and preparing businesses to thrive before challenges arise. **About the Presenter** Eric brings a rare and compelling background to entrepreneurship. An **Army BRAT, Army Veteran, and FBI Agent**, Eric has lived in 17 places, served two overseas deployments (Bosnia and Kosovo), and worked across nearly every major FBI discipline — from violent and white-collar crime to cyber, counterintelligence, crisis response, and national security. After decades of leadership in high-stakes environments, Eric launched **Focal Point Coaching** to focus on what mattered most to him throughout his career: **helping people and organizations build resilience in the face of change and adversity**. Through executive coaching and team development, Eric helps leaders move from survival mode into what he calls **“BEAST mode”** — prepared, confident, and proactive. His exclusive resilience-focused coaching framework supports leadership, teams, processes, culture, and cyber readiness before a crisis occurs. **Where Eric Is Seeking Community Feedback** * How do you effectively market **resilience preparation** *before* a critical incident occurs? * What helps leaders and business owners clearly understand the **ROI of resilience coaching**? * How can resilience training be integrated into the flow of **normal business operations**? * What motivates leaders to prepare mentally and emotionally for the inevitable challenges of business? **Who Should Attend** Eric is especially eager to connect with: * Small to mid-sized business owners in the **hospitality industry** * Leaders responsible for teams, culture, and operations * Entrepreneurs experienced in scaling service-based businesses * Anyone interested in leadership, preparedness, and sustainable growth Come ready to listen, learn, and offer meaningful insight to support a founder building something impactful. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**