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Getting Traction from the Early Start - by AWS x Fusion x Pearl Cohen
Getting Traction from the Early Start - by AWS x Fusion x Pearl Cohen
​**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
נטוורקינג עסקי
נטוורקינג עסקי
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
Agentic SDLC: from personal workflow to team workflow
Agentic SDLC: from personal workflow to team workflow
**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 * Mati Konen, VP of Engineering, Fairgen * 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 [https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-agentic-sdlc-for-a-team](https://tkl.to/tikal-spotify-agentic-sdlc-for-a-team)
סדנת עיצוב מסכות ודיוקנאות בחיתוך לייזר
סדנת עיצוב מסכות ודיוקנאות בחיתוך לייזר
סדנה נכיר ונלמד לעבוד עם תוכנה לעיצוב וקטורי (Inkscape). נעצב בעזרתה דיוקנאות אישיים או מסכות אישיות ומדליקות לפורים, נחתוך אותן מעץ בחותך הלייזר ונעצב בשיטות שונות ובעזרת חומרים שונים לכדי מסכה ייחודית ומיוחדת. הסדנה מיועדת למבוגרים, לנוער מגיל 14 או להורה וילד מגיל 10 (שעובדים ביחד על תוצר אחד משותף). עלות: ₪170: ליחיד ₪240: לזוג שעובד על מוצר אחד לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: ₪130: ליחיד ₪180: לזוג שעובד על מוצר אחד. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/laser-cut-masks

Ex-Chicagoans Events This Week

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Founders Running Club :: Tel Aviv
Founders Running Club :: Tel Aviv
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. Join locall Tel-Aviv chat with all news and updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWWgu9DznjzLvMe8p6cVCu?mode=ac_t For any questions pleae contact Tel-Aviv city leaders: Lev +972 55-7704496 Ilia +972535007183 Nastya +972533838320 Dan +972537162316 More about FRC global: ️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 Now in 35+ cities Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
BUBBLES PURIM FESTIVAL - SUNSET TO SUNRISE
BUBBLES PURIM FESTIVAL - SUNSET TO SUNRISE
**BUBBLES PURIM FESTIVAL -SUNSET TO SUNRISE** [כרטיסים מוזלים במכירה מוקדמת](https://go-out.co/event/shalvatabubblesfest?ref=a3fi92ff02) **28\.02\.2026 \| SATURDAY** **18:00** האמת? יש לנו הרבה מה להגיד. אבל הפעם בחרנו להתחיל מהסוף.
עם ליינאפ כזה, לפעמים הדבר הנכון ביותר הוא פשוט לתת למוזיקה לדבר לפני הכל. בפורים הקרוב אנחנו מארחים בלילה אחד כמה מהשמות הגדולים, הבולטים והאהובים ביותר בסצנה הישראלית והעולמית – כאלה שכשעולים על הבמה הלבבות רועדים, האנרגיה מתפוצצת וכל רגע מרגיש כמו חלום שלא רוצים שייגמר. זה נשמע כמו אשליה, אבל כן – זה אמיתי.

אנחנו הולכים לארח בלילה אחד את זהבי האחד והיחיד עם הבוזוקי והאנרגיה הבלתי נשכחת. את דרקו מכונת הלהיטים שממשיך לכבוש רחבות בארץ ובעולם. את דאלי עם הסאונד הייחודי שכשהוא עולה קורה משהו אחר ברחבה, ואיך אפשר בלי אשר סוויסה עם הגרוב האינסופי שמלווה אותנו כבר שנים. **:MUSIC A–Z** **Asher Swissa** **Danilo** **Darco** **Dali** **ME** **Fly Effect** **Zehavi** **Toled** 


אז מאיפה מתחילים? אנחנו חיים בבועה.
בועה של מציאות אחרת – כזאת שיודעת לקחת מורכבות, עומס ויום־יום, ולהפוך אותם לשמחה מתפרצת, לחופש, לרגעים של אסקפיזם טהור.
יש משהו בנו, משהו בעם שלנו, שיודע לנווט בין הכל – ולבחור לרקוד. אנחנו מבינים אתכם.
את התחושות בבטן, את הגירודים בגוף, את הפומו, את הצורך לצאת למסע מוזיקלי אמיתי.
לא עוד ערב. לא עוד מסיבה.
אלא חוויה. מסע. בועה משלנו. קפסולת זמן מושלמת, שבה אפשר להיות מי שאנחנו, לרקוד עם הפנים קדימה ולהיסחף עם האומנים הכי טובים לכמה שעות שבהן פשוט מרגישים שוב – חיים. רגע לפני שאנחנו פותחים עונה חדשה, החלטנו לעשות משהו מיוחד. אירוע חד־פעמי של **BUBBLES** בחג הכי צבעוני, חופשי ושמח בשנה – פורים. זה הזמן להשתחרר.
להתחפש.
להגזים.
להיות מי שאתם רוצים להיות.
כמה שיותר צבעוני יותר טוב וכמה שיותר משוחרר יותר נכון. באירוע הקרוב שוכחים הכל.
אנחנו יוצאים למסע מוזיקלי ארוך מהשקיעה ועד הזריחה.
מול הגלים על רחבת השלוותה, במקום שבו הכל מתחבר. 
**MIKOM** מול הגלים.
איפה שהשמיים כחולים יותר, הים אין־סופי, והרחבה פתוחה לכולם. המקום שראה הכל , דיג’יים בינלאומיים, אומנים מקומיים, רגעים גדולים ולילות בלתי נשכחים. אין לוקיישן מדויק יותר לבועה שלנו ואין מקום טוב יותר לחוות בו את פורים..



בואו לקחת חלק באירוע הכי מיוחד בשנה, 12 שעות של מוזיקה טובה שלא נגמרת.
תבואו מחופשים כמה שיותר מוגזם, נתראה **BUBBLES PURIM FESTIVAL**
The Investor’s Playbook: What’s Actually Investable in 2026?
The Investor’s Playbook: What’s Actually Investable in 2026?
ה-Playbook ל-2026 כבר כאן! יזמים ויזמות, השוק השתנה וה-"Resilience Premium" הוא [להרשמה מהירה](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-tel-aviv-presents-the-investors-playbook-whats-actually-investable-in-2026) המציאות החדשה. פתחנו רשמית את ההרשמה לאירוע פברואר שלנו: The Investor’s Playbook: What’s Actually Investable in 2026? הצטרפו אלינו לפאנל משקיעים עוצמתי מ-Intel Capital, Bessemer, Flint Capital ו-TeClub לסשן ללא פילטרים על חוקי המשחק החדשים בגיוסי הון. פרטי האירוע: תאריך: 26 בפברואר, 2026 שעה: 18:00 - 21:00 מיקום: POINT, עזריאלי תל אביב (המגדל העגול, קומה 10) שימו לב: מספר המקומות מוגבל בהחלט – האירוע צפוי להיות ב-Overbooked. [להרשמה מהירה:](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-tel-aviv-presents-the-investors-playbook-whats-actually-investable-in-2026) https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-tel-aviv-presents-the-investors-playbook-whats-actually-investable-in-2026 תודה ענקית לשותפים המדהימים שלנו: האירוח על POINT Azrieli Center. בחסות MALAMTEAM – אל תפספסו את ההזדמנות להצטרף לתוכנית Red Carpet to POC במסגרת האירוע! נתראה שם! Grind on. ✨
TAMI π תאמי
TAMI π תאמי
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.
H4 Run #1438 "Haman's Hare"
H4 Run #1438 "Haman's Hare"
Hare: Popo Schnitzel You know the drill: We drink, we sing and if the hare forces us to, we run. But this time in costume, so make an effort! When: February 28, 3 pm Where: Asirei Tsiyon St 13, Petah Tikva Join us wankers! (It costs 25 shekel) Magic Dyke
Frontendistim Community February Meetup at AWS!
Frontendistim Community February Meetup at AWS!
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 -
Shut Up & Write!® at Beit Ariela
Shut Up & Write!® at Beit Ariela
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.

Ex-Chicagoans Events Near You

Connect with your local Ex-Chicagoans community

Thursday Night Preview:  THE BRIDE at the Gateway Film Center!
Thursday Night Preview: THE BRIDE at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get together to see the period drama / classic monster movie, THE BRIDE! The film is written/directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in a new take on the classic tale, The Bride of Frankenstein. We'll be seeing this one on Thurs, 3/5 one day ahead of the film's opening on Friday. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's creature asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. They give life to a murdered woman as "the Bride," sparking romance, police interest and radical social change. It is written, directed and co-produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-qJkAXLfYM PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at Cazuela’s next door at 5:30pm. Please arrive by 5:30pm and ask for the Movie Group! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Hybrid MI Python: Michigan Python
Hybrid MI Python: Michigan Python
Topic details coming soon. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A
Ohio Goes to the Movies Part Deux
Ohio Goes to the Movies Part Deux
Psychic  Fair
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
Contra dance with Big Scioty on March 7 - First Congregational Church
Contra dance with Big Scioty on March 7 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
Mangia at Carfagna's!
Mangia at Carfagna's!
Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy. Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240