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​[Fusion VC](https://www.fusion-vc.com/?utm_source=luma), [Google for Startups](https://startup.google.com/campus/tel-aviv/?utm_source=luma), [Poalim Tech](https://www.poalimtech.com/en?utm_source=luma) and [AI Builders Israel](https://aibuildersisrael.com/?utm_source=luma) invite you to a special morning event focused on one of the biggest shifts happening in the startup ecosystem right now: ​***The rise of AI-native builders, solo founders, vibe coders, and lean startup teams building faster than ever before.*** ​As AI tools reshape product development, distribution, and company building, the traditional venture capital playbook is evolving as well. ## [​RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/The-New-VC-Playbook-2026) * ​What does the next generation of startups look like? * ​What are investors looking for in 2026? * ​Can solo founders build venture-scale companies? * ​And how should founders think about fundraising, velocity, and execution in the AI era? ​Join leading founders, operators, and investors for an honest discussion about the future of building and investing. ## ​What We’ll Cover: * ​The new pre-seed benchmarks in the AI era * ​How AI-native startups are built differently * ​Solo founders vs. traditional teams * ​The rise of vibe coding and ultra-lean execution * ​What top VCs are looking for in 2026 * ​How founders can move faster with AI tools * ​Real lessons from builders already scaling AI products ## ​Agenda ​10:00-10:10 - Opening Remarks ​\*\*[Seffi Tsarfati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seffi-tsarfati-304ba562/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Head of Strategic Partnerships, VC & Startups Google ​10:00-10:30 - The New Pre-Seed Benchmarks ​\*\*[Amit Shechter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shechter-aa4023153/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Principal Fusion VC ​10:30-11:15 - Founders & Builders Panel ​\*\*[Ben Lavi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lavi-0b8062201/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder, nCode 5 Micro SaaS Founder ​\*\*[Niv Abutbul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niv-abutbul-774828165?utm_source=luma)\*\* Co-Founder & CTO Kadabra AI ​\*\*[Stav Brener](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stav-brener-382671213/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder Automagic ​\*\*[Yahav Fuchs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahavf/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder ReddGrow AI ​**Moderator: [Heli Netanel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heli-netanel/?utm_source=luma)** Co-Founder & CPO Automation Flow ​11:15-12:00 - Investors Panel - The New Playbook ​\*\*[Lia Cromwell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liacromwell/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Partner UpWest VC ​\*\*[Roni Bonjack](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-bonjack/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder & Managing Partner Stealth VC ​\*\*[Yael Alroy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelalroy/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Managing Partner Stardom VC ​**Moderator: [Adi Hoorvitch Lavi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adi-hoorvitch-lavi-phd-30598a25/?utm_source=luma), PhD** SVP Poalim Tech ## ​Who Should Attend * ​Early-stage founders * ​AI builders & developers * ​Solo founders * ​Startup operators * ​CTOs & product leaders * ​Investors interested in the future of AI-native startups ## [​RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/The-New-VC-Playbook-2026) ​The event is free of charge, but registration is required and subject to approval due to limited capacity. Location Google for Startups Campus Ha-Umanim St 12, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6789731, Israel

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

​[Fusion VC](https://www.fusion-vc.com/?utm_source=luma), [Google for Startups](https://startup.google.com/campus/tel-aviv/?utm_source=luma), [Poalim Tech](https://www.poalimtech.com/en?utm_source=luma) and [AI Builders Israel](https://aibuildersisrael.com/?utm_source=luma) invite you to a special morning event focused on one of the biggest shifts happening in the startup ecosystem right now: ​***The rise of AI-native builders, solo founders, vibe coders, and lean startup teams building faster than ever before.*** ​As AI tools reshape product development, distribution, and company building, the traditional venture capital playbook is evolving as well. ## [​RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/The-New-VC-Playbook-2026) * ​What does the next generation of startups look like? * ​What are investors looking for in 2026? * ​Can solo founders build venture-scale companies? * ​And how should founders think about fundraising, velocity, and execution in the AI era? ​Join leading founders, operators, and investors for an honest discussion about the future of building and investing. ## ​What We’ll Cover: * ​The new pre-seed benchmarks in the AI era * ​How AI-native startups are built differently * ​Solo founders vs. traditional teams * ​The rise of vibe coding and ultra-lean execution * ​What top VCs are looking for in 2026 * ​How founders can move faster with AI tools * ​Real lessons from builders already scaling AI products ## ​Agenda ​10:00-10:10 - Opening Remarks ​\*\*[Seffi Tsarfati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seffi-tsarfati-304ba562/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Head of Strategic Partnerships, VC & Startups Google ​10:00-10:30 - The New Pre-Seed Benchmarks ​\*\*[Amit Shechter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shechter-aa4023153/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Principal Fusion VC ​10:30-11:15 - Founders & Builders Panel ​\*\*[Ben Lavi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lavi-0b8062201/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder, nCode 5 Micro SaaS Founder ​\*\*[Niv Abutbul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/niv-abutbul-774828165?utm_source=luma)\*\* Co-Founder & CTO Kadabra AI ​\*\*[Stav Brener](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stav-brener-382671213/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder Automagic ​\*\*[Yahav Fuchs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahavf/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder ReddGrow AI ​**Moderator: [Heli Netanel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heli-netanel/?utm_source=luma)** Co-Founder & CPO Automation Flow ​11:15-12:00 - Investors Panel - The New Playbook ​\*\*[Lia Cromwell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liacromwell/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Partner UpWest VC ​\*\*[Roni Bonjack](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-bonjack/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Founder & Managing Partner Stealth VC ​\*\*[Yael Alroy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelalroy/?utm_source=luma)\*\* Managing Partner Stardom VC ​**Moderator: [Adi Hoorvitch Lavi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adi-hoorvitch-lavi-phd-30598a25/?utm_source=luma), PhD** SVP Poalim Tech ## ​Who Should Attend * ​Early-stage founders * ​AI builders & developers * ​Solo founders * ​Startup operators * ​CTOs & product leaders * ​Investors interested in the future of AI-native startups ## [​RSVP HERE](https://luma.com/The-New-VC-Playbook-2026) ​The event is free of charge, but registration is required and subject to approval due to limited capacity. Location Google for Startups Campus Ha-Umanim St 12, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6789731, Israel

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings. Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!