Financial Innovation

***This is a ticketed event, please register on [luma](https://luma.com/27b9w1n5) to reserve your spot.*** [​](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-gardhouse-988691175) Kathrin Gardhouse presents her draft paper on how liability insurance could function as a form of private regulation for frontier AI, translating catastrophic risk into enforceable safety standards rather than box-ticking compliance. The talk outlines a proposed “minimum insurability pathway” for AI developers and explores whether and how a narrow, restrictive insurance mandate could meaningfully reduce catastrophic AI risks while complementing public regulation. ​​**Event Schedule** 6:00 to 6:30 - Food and introductions 6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation and Q&A 7:30 to 9:00 - Open Discussions ​​If you can't attend in person, join our live stream starting at 6:30 pm via [this link](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live). ​​This is part of our weekly **[AI Policy Tuesdays ](https://luma.com/trajectory-labs?k=c)**series. Join us in examining questions like: * ​​How should AI development be regulated? * ​​What are the economic and social implications of widespread automation? * ​​How do we balance innovation with safety considerations? * ​​What governance structures are needed for safer AI?

Calling all dance floor debutants and rhythmically-challenged rookies with two left feet. Tailored for the absolute beginners who couldn't find the beat with a GPS. This class is your golden ticket to the world of dance, designed for those who haven't yet found their groove or have a dance vocabulary limited to the 'cha-cha slide.' We'll be moving at a pace so gentle, it makes sloths look like speed demons, breaking down each step with the patience of a saint. Get ready to bust a move like a caterpillar in slow motion - we'll have you dancing like nobody's business in no time! Join us for an hour of dancing for only $14.00 per class! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Add your name to the Waitlist or DM me if there are no spots available. No partner needed No experience needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm. FREE PARKING WITHIN THE PREMISES. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. GENTLE REMINDER: As a sign of respect for our veterans, please do not wear hat inside the Legion. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding . Strictly NO unauthorized video taking.

**❗️IMPORTANT❗️ Please register only on Luma: [https://luma.com/tjrvpd6v](https://luma.com/tjrvpd6v)** ​ In this session, we’ll walk through building a real product landing page — the kind you’d actually ship for a startup, side project, or portfolio. Starting from a Figma design, we’ll move all the way to production-ready code using modern AI tools like Cursor and MCP. ​This is a practical, honest look at how modern designers work closer to real product delivery. ​ ​🧠 **What we’ll cover** ​• Turning Figma designs into reusable code components • Translating a design system into clean, consistent code • Adding subtle motion and interactivity • Where AI fits into a modern design-to-code workflow ​No laptop needed — this is a guided, walkthrough-style session focused on learning and inspiration. ​ 📅 **Date & Time:** January 27, 6:00 PM 🎟 **Entry:** Free ​ ​🎙 **Speaker:** ​[Nima Tahami](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimatahami/) is a product designer, builder, and educator with 15 years of experience turning ideas into shipped products. He has taught 18,000+ students worldwide through best-selling Figma courses and is currently building CueClip, an AI video editor, while helping teams bridge the gap between design and code. ​ ​👥 **Who should join:** ​• Mid+ product designers • Design-minded engineers and builders • Anyone curious about AI-powered product workflows ​ ​📅 **Agenda:** ​6:00 PM — Doors open 6:30 – 6:45 PM — Event intro 6:45 – 8:00 PM — Main session with Nima 8:00 – 9:00 PM — Networking ​ ​✨ Come for the learning, stay for the conversations. Friendly, practical, and community-driven — we can’t wait to see you.

**A Special Event!** Join Hae Kwang Sunim Bad Stress Out "Inner Peace" Qigong - Don't Miss It! **THIS IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER QI-GONG YOU EVER EXPERIENCED** Class also Includes full lying down guided Inner Peace Qigong. Join Community - lets connect and grow the Inner Life Training. **Experience the healing and stillness of Inner Peace Qigong. Also learn essential mind-body tools for the Inner Life.** **Location - Merritt & Niagara St. Welland.** **Required:** **Contact Sunim to register (text 416-797-7553 or email to innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com)** **Investment: Only $17.70 + hst ($20.00\*\*)** **Benefits of attending this class** \*\*\*Soft 'Inner Peace' Qigong leads to the deep release of dis--ease / stress and the restoring of ones energy channels and the infusion of fresh Qi and Peace through the body (reconnection to the Universal Qi field). About Inner Peace Qigong **"HARMONIZE" - "DESTRESS" and "RECHARGE"** We invite you to a great class which includes Zen Qigong, "Experiential" Qi Energy infusion and healing instruction, Meditation and more. This class also includes a soft, flowing series of Tao In, Deep Breathing, Relaxation and an amazing stress reduction closing and meditation that will leave you floating out of the class. The energy healing components of the classes are taught at Zen Temples in Korea that specialize in martial arts. This class by Hae Kwang Sunim is considered the ultimate stress reducer. All are welcome!! \*\*What to Bring A yoga mat and anything else that will make you comfortable for this class. A friend! Note: We have extra yoga mats, blankets, etc., but we recommend bringing a yoga mat to place over ours for optimal 'Inner Qigong' comfort. We supply use of meditation chairs and blankets (please arrive 15 minutes early). Class Benefits Include: Reduced stress level / deepening mind-body connection, improved blood pressure, massaging of all organs of the body, reduced anxiety and depression, relieving chronic pain, improved balance and coordination, improved sleep quality (such as staying asleep longer at night and feeling more alert during the day), strengthen mind awareness and inner peace, vitality, and everyday physical functioning. UNDERSTANDING Bad Stress Out "Inner Peace" ZEN QIGONG Health = A Balanced Flow Of Qigong The health of our body is dependent upon a clear, strong and balanced flow of Chi through the Sen Lines. Since qigong practice accomplishes just this, it should come as no surprise that the benefits of qigong (also spelled “Chi Kung”) practice extend to every physical system of our bodies, as well as to the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our Being. Physical Benefits of Qigong Practice: Qigong practice makes the body strong and supple. It improves balance, stamina and flexibility. It has positive effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and immune and central nervous systems. It tends to create smooth skin, and a pleasant feeling of deep warmth within the body. It increases sexual vitality, and allows our sleep-time to be more deep and restorative. Over time, qigong practice can reduce or eliminate chronic pain. It also has the power to reverse the aging process, and restore youthfulness. Emotional Benefits: The smooth and balanced flow of Qi created by qigong practice shows itself as a joyful, relaxed, optimistic and energized state of mind. While the emotional energies of anger, fear, anxiety or grief still may arise, they will be much less “sticky” – and be held and then dissolved within the larger field of joy, gratitude, acceptance and equanimity. Mental & Spiritual Benefits of Qigong: The abundance of clarified energy and mental stillness generated by qigong practice supports great mental clarity, and nourishes both intuition and creativity. As our intelligence becomes rooted in a connection to the inner body, it widens and deepens in increasingly wonderful ways. As we deepen in our qigong practice, we become aware of more subtle realms of Being, and begin to experience, directly, our interconnectedness with All-That-Is. As acclaimed cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University and director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York–Presbyterian Hospital writes in his best selling book ‘Staying Young’: “Qigong allows us to cope with the day to day struggle of being human – it can help us stretch and stay loose and balanced in both mind and body.” On the Oprah Winfrey show in November he simply put it this way, "If you want to be healthy and live to be 100, do Qigong." He also added that Qigong reverses the aging process. Parts of P.K.Z.Q. are modeled off of the Mind-Body Wellness Program taught at the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. The mindfulness based stress reduction meditation techniques come from Dr. Jongmae Park of Loyola Marymount University. During P.K.Z.Q., cares and troubles wash away. Replacing them are positive images, increased confidence and peace of mind. Near the end of each class the goal is for participants to attain the full ‘relaxation response’ and it’s that response that helps release the feel good endorphins. Why is this important? Endorphins encourage white blood cells and white blood cells help the body fight infection and disease. According to Dr. Benson, “repeated activation of the relaxation response can reverse sustained problems in the body and mend the internal wear and tear brought on by stress.” (Ref: Center for Women’s Healthcare, Weil Medical College of Cornell University.) "When the mind is trained, quieted, then room is created for our brightness, our True Self to shine through. The nature of True Self IS positive, loving, witnessing, unmoved in the moving. No positive affirmation can deliver the depth of contentment, of joy that already exists, that comes forward from True Self. The more we connect with it, the more it grows through us. In such an environment, the body has comfort, hurry sickness and chasing to 'fix' what we 'thought' we were collapses. The nervous system can finally rest - Stillness. From this place, the body will not easily fall prey to disease." - Hae Kwang Sunim **🌿🌿 Stay connected beyond our gatherings** **Between classes and events, we share reflections, short teachings, inspiration, and gentle reminders to return to presence, balance, and inner peace on Facebook and Instagram.** **You’re warmly invited to join us here:** **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/innerpeaceqigong **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/inner_peace_qigong Questions? Email us at innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com --- About The Teacher: Hae Kwang Sunim started training at the age of 18 in Thailand. He has taken full seminary and in temple training, with graduated ordinations (including Bhikkhu ordination) under Patriarch Kun Sunim in South Korea. He spent over 25 years distilling the deepest and hardest to grasp teachings into a simplified language so it can be taught and effectively applied directly in daily life. In 2005 (2549), the 19th Headquarters in Korea appointed Venerable Hae Kwang as Director of Bo Kwang Zen Center Palm Springs, U.S.A. In 2013, the Western Bhikkhus Council nominated Hae Kwang Sunim 교구장 Kyo Goo Jahng of all American-European Temples (closest english translation: North American-European Oversight Head / Bishop / Director). Qigong and Mind-Body Training Hae Kwang Sunim drew from the most effective mind-body teachings he acquired from studying under different teachers in the East, including the teachings of Wat Bua Luang in Thailand. The methodology is based on the ancient Eastern principles of Hai Palung (Energy Healing), Pon Klie Kwan Sow (Emotional Release), Meditation, Food Based Healing and the importance of compassion, gratitude, oneness, outreach and the need to support the whole person holistically - body, mind and spirit.

Dive into the world of swimming with our exciting meetup group! Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop as we cover essential skills and techniques to feel confident swimming. Our experienced instructors will provide tips on breathing, sighting, and navigation to help you conquer any body of water. Whether you're new to swimming or looking to brush up on your skills, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to enhance your abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment. Don't miss out on this chance to explore the excitement of swimming with our welcoming community of swimmers. Admission includes a 1 hour swimming lesson, group or individual, depending on your comfort level and ability. All lessons will begin at the start of each hour (i.e. 6 pm, 7 pm). You are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get acquainted, as well as change & set up. This is a BYOE workshop (Bring Your Own Equipment), so bathing suits, bathing caps, goggles, and ear/nose plugs are your responsibility. All other equipment, such as floatation devices, are available on site. I will be on site to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have, as well as collect admission fees. You are welcome to hang back after your lesson to observe (a viewing gallery is available, however please be respectful of participants & instructors that are in session). This is a public pool facility, so please follow all safety protocols (i.e. no running on deck) With that in mind, I look forward to seeing you all out there and ready to have a blast in the pool.

Happy January NYPGrs! For this quarterly IN-PERSON get together we are booked at the Trio Bar in the North York Novotel Hotel, for Tuesday, January 27th from 5pm to 10pm for drinks, snacks, catching up and comparing notes with our circle of very scientific friends new and old!! We know there are a lot of members who live too far away to attend this informal gathering, but if you can make it, we’d love to see you! We’ve moved the time back to 5pm for people who can come earlier but can’t stay late.. We'll be there at 5pm waiting for you!! The in-person attendance limit is 20 with a waitlist..so if you’ve RSVPd and can’t make it after all, it will be appreciated if you can change your RSVP accordingly. If you have a question ahead of time, plz send Betty a Meetup message. So, NYPG members..whether you come early or later, we look forward to seeing you who can make it in person, on Thursday, January 27th from 5pm to 10pm for an evening of cheer and catchup! Betty and Mohsen +++++++++++++++++ About the North York Physics Group (NYPG) NYPG was established in 2007 and now has almost 2,000 members. Our monthly virtual meetings provide a venue for learning from members and guest academics and scientists. We also have video lectures covering on all aspects of Physics. Our quarterly In-Person meetings are for touching base and catchup for those who can attend personally.) We encourage our members to submit presentations or help us find great Physics presenters, whether they be professional academics, post-grads, or just physics enthusiasts. Within our 3 hour +/- meetup, each member gets to learn and discuss many aspects of Physics. And then there's the No Holds Bar for more informal discussions. The only "formal" qualifications you need to join is a sincere personal desire and enthusiasm for Physics; to keep yourself informed and to courteously share your insights. **BTW**: Some members have asked if we will be going back to in-person regular meetings. That would be nice, but, many of our attendees are at too much of a distance, or prefer not travelling, so the virtual meetings work well. However, we are looking into possible hybrid meetings, meaning that an appropriate, free meeting space with reliable internet service is a must. In the meantime, we are having quarterly in-person informal meetings just to meet and catchup. We hope to see you at our next one!! Mohsen and I would like to thank our Organizing Team: Linda, Dan, Larry and Aaron for their past and present dedicated support of NYPG. Thank you TEAM! Betty and Mohsen.

***Tickets must be purchased in advance!*** [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-hottest-ai-blockchain-tech-finance-networking-event-tickets-1980337550924?aff=Fbinterest](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-hottest-ai-blockchain-tech-finance-networking-event-tickets-1980337550924?aff=Fbinterest) **Welcome to the Toronto AI, Blockchain, Tech & Finance Networking Event!** Welcome to the Toronto AI, Blockchain, Tech & Finance Networking Event! Join us for an exciting evening of dynamic networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the heart of Toronto. This in-person event will take place at IDK Social Bar, a modern venue designed to spark connections and conversations among forward-thinking professionals. Whether you're passionate about artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, or cutting-edge technology, this event is your gateway to building meaningful connections, exploring new opportunities, and engaging with Toronto’s most ambitious innovators. ### 🌐 Event Highlights * Networking Opportunities: Connect with AI experts, blockchain innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of tech and finance. * Collaboration & Partnerships: Discover synergies and potential ventures across industries at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and fintech. * Future Trends: Stay ahead by exploring the latest breakthroughs in AI applications, blockchain adoption, and financial technologies driving global transformation. ### 👥 Who Should Attend? * Professionals: Build valuable connections in AI, blockchain, finance, and technology. * Entrepreneurs & CEOs: Exchange insights with other founders and business leaders. * Investors & VCs: Discover innovative startups and promising ventures. * Developers & Engineers: Meet peers working on AI-driven and blockchain-powered projects. * Job Seekers & Recent Graduates: Explore career opportunities in high-growth industries. * Startups & Project Managers: Recruit talent, find partners, and showcase your innovations. * Media & Influencers: Connect with industry thought leaders and innovators. ### 📅 Date & Location When: Wed\, Jan 28th\, 2025 \| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Where: Mademoiselle Toronto ### *✨ The Stellar Socials Experience* At Stellar Socials by Limitless, we specialize in curating premium networking events that bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders across North America. Our mission is to inspire collaboration, innovation, and growth by facilitating authentic connections in stylish, high-energy environments. Expect a relaxed yet purposeful evening where organic conversations flow. Whether attending solo or with colleagues, you’ll leave with new contacts, fresh insights, and opportunities for collaboration. ### 📲 Join Our Community * Instagram: [@stellarsocialsbylimitless](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/ "https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless/") * Facebook: Stellar Socials by Limitless * TikTok: @stellar.socials

Start the new off on the right foot! Learn to dance. We've got a fun beginners Social Ballroom class that's perfect for you. Join us Saturdays at 10am and you'll be taken through the basics of the Swing and the Fox Trot to get you started. It's a hoot and a great way to make new friends as well as acquire a new skill. Come on your own or with a partner. All are welcome. 4 weeks only $96+tx starting January 10th. Come join us! Come dancing!! 647-609-3933 for more info or info@comedancing.ca to register registration https://forms.gle/3LaxcTbSinKA7Me17 www.comedancing.ca

Discover how AI, tech & IP law are reshaping creativity, business, and ownership at LinkedIn Local Toronto LinkedIn Local Toronto: "Where AI, Tech & IP Collide: The Future of Ownership" \~ Wed Jan 28, 6-9pm ✨ Ready to build real connections with real people — while diving into one of the most explosive topics in business today? Join us for LinkedIn Local Toronto, a milestone meetup exploring how AI, technology, and intellectual property are rewriting the rules of innovation, ownership, and creativity. **Register to this external link:** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/linkedin-local-toronto-meetup-ai-tech-ip-law-the-future-of-ownership-tickets-1915140529879?aff=oddtdtcreator Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, lawyer, or corporate leader, this is your space to network with purpose, exchange ideas, and explore how the rise of AI is reshaping every industry. 💡 This Month’s Theme: “Where AI, Tech & IP Collide: The Future of Ownership” AI is moving faster than regulation. Tech is evolving faster than our policies. And innovation? It’s forcing us all to rethink what it means to own an idea. At this event, we’ll bring together three expert voices to unpack: What AI means for creators, innovators, and business owners The new frontier of intellectual property and ownership in an AI-driven world How to stay ahead legally, ethically, and strategically Come for the insight. Stay for the connection. 🗓️ Event Details 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET 📍 Dipchand LLP – Simpson Tower, 401 Bay St, Suite 2100, Toronto, ON M5H2Y4 💰 $15 Early Bird \| $20 Regular \| Drinks included **Register to this external link:** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/linkedin-local-toronto-meetup-ai-tech-ip-law-the-future-of-ownership-tickets-1915140529879?aff=oddtdtcreator 💥 What to Expect ✔️ Lively Networking (6:00–6:45 PM) Start the night off with a drink and great conversation. Meet fellow professionals, founders, and innovators shaping Toronto’s tech and business landscape. ✔️ Expert Panel (6:45–7:30 PM) A 45-minute discussion featuring three thought leaders on AI, law, and innovation — moderated by Bobby Umar Featuring: Amber Mac \- Keynote Speaker on AI \|President\, AmberMac Media Inc\. \|Host of The AmberMac Show on SiriusXM Liz Dipchand — Managing Partner at Dipchand LLP \| IP Lawyer & Trusted Advisor to Innovators and Founders Bobby Umar — 5x TEDx Speaker \| CEO\, Thought Leadership Branding Club \| Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker Mohit Rajhans \- Media Consultant \| Award\-Winning Speaker on AI Adoption for Leaders & Professionals \| 🇨🇦 National Media Contributor \(20\+ yrs\) ✔️ More Networking (7:30–8:00 PM) Continue the connections and dive deeper into the conversations that matter most to you. ✔️ Open Mic (8:00–8:20 PM) Got a tip, ask, or pitch? Step up to the mic for 30 seconds to share your idea, question, or business. ✔️ Final Networking & Wrap-Up (8:20–9:00 PM) Keep the momentum going — you never know who you’ll meet next. 🥂 Why Attend Connect with Toronto’s most active professional community on LinkedIn. Learn from experts navigating the intersection of AI, tech, and law. Discover new opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and growth. Celebrate the 30th edition of LinkedIn Local Toronto — 30 meetups, thousands of connections, countless stories. This isn’t a business card swap. It’s where relationships, ideas, and innovation collide. 🎟️ Grab Your Ticket Now $15 Early Bird ticket (available until Dec 31) includes: ✔️Entry to the event ✔️Complimentary drink ✔️Access to the panel, open mic, and community networking ✔️Seats always fill up fast — secure yours early and join the conversation on AI, ownership, and the future of innovation. **Register to this external link:** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/linkedin-local-toronto-meetup-ai-tech-ip-law-the-future-of-ownership-tickets-1915140529879?aff=oddtdtcreator $20 General Admission after Early Bird ends. #LinkedInLocal #LinkedInLocalTO #AI #Innovation #Tech #NetworkingToronto

The Ethereum Developers Meetup in Toronto (and surrounding area) is back for 2026! Our first guest of the year will be [Jan Gorzny](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jangorzny), co-founder of the Ethereum Layer 2 [Zircuit](https://www.zircuit.com/), the safe haven for onchain finance. Jan is a co-founder of Zircuit. He is an experienced researcher in algorithm design and formal methods and is interested in all things rollups, plasma, and beyond. At Zircuit, Jan's research is focused on sequencer-level security, minimizing proof generation time, and developing novel methods to check the correctness of zero-knowledge circuits. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo in 2022. Regardless if you're new to the Ethereum community or have been in this community for years, we'd love to get Toronto, Waterloo and surrounding area Ethereum builders bonded together to create and build synergies. Please join us for some refreshments and enjoy a couple hours surrounded by like-minded builders of Ethereum. RSVP here and follow our Luma group calendar here: https://luma.com/ethereumdevelopers

We are excited to invite you to an exclusive presentation designed specifically for business professionals looking to expand their product sales through Canadian and US retailers. This event will provide you with valuable insights and practical steps to successfully navigate the retail landscape. **What to Expect:** * **Step-by-Step Guidance:** Learn the essential steps to get your products on the shelves of major retailers. * **Sample Products:** See real-life examples of successful product placements. * **Financing Tips:** Discover how to secure the necessary financing to support your retail strategy. This presentation is a must-attend for anyone serious about growing their business and reaching new markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and network with fellow business professionals.

Ontario homeowners have more options than ever — and more ways to make expensive mistakes. This **education-focused session** breaks down when a **HELOC makes sense**, when **refinancing is smarter**, and what to consider in **today’s interest-rate environment**. No pressure. No sales. *** ### **We’ll Cover** * HELOC vs refinance — key differences * How interest rates change the math * Cash flow impact (the part people ignore) * Common mistakes homeowners make * Open Q&A *** ### **Who Should Attend** Homeowners • HELOC or refinance seekers • Business owners • Anyone with home equity *** 📞 **Questions? Call SAMI:** +1 (647) 581-6588

**Attention attendees!** **To register via Luma, use** [Link](https://luma.com/nusisljv) **To register via Eventbrite, use** [Link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-networking-event-by-startup-valley-in-toronto-tickets-1968182975261?aff=oddtdtcreator) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow[ ](https://lu.ma/z9y3bmps)[thisLink ](https://luma.com/nusisljv)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Join Us for Our Networking Event in Toronto!** We host networking events every two weeks, bringing together startups and investors from diverse industries. This is your chance to connect with leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your business network. Don’t miss the opportunity to pitch your startup, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and secure funding. We look forward to seeing you at our event! **What You Can Achieve at Our Events:** • **Find Investors:** Pitchers are included in our exclusive distribution to venture funds, syndicates, and angel investors. • **Expand Your Network:** Build meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and partners. • **Receive Feedback:** Gain expert advice on strategies and growth. • **Validate Ideas:** Test your concepts with professionals and industry leaders. • **Scale Your Business:** Learn strategies for growth and market expansion. • **Relaxed Atmosphere:** Network in a casual cocktail-party setting. • **Problem-Solving:** Collaborate with others to find solutions and exchange ideas. At our events, you’ll gain practical tools to tackle these challenges. **Requirements:** • Must be 21+ • Neat appearance • Positive attitude • A minimum of 1 drink purchased at the bar (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) 🤝 **Our Partner Venue:** To continue hosting events at this space, we kindly ask participants to purchase 1–2 drinks at the bar. Thank you for your support. **Who Will Be There:** • Venture capital representatives • Entrepreneurs • Startup founders • Marketers • Experienced professionals from various industries • HR specialists • Innovators • Investors • Accelerator and incubator representatives • AI experts from the USA, Europe, Asia, and the UK 📈 **Pitch Your Startup:** Send your pitch deck to **contact.us@startupvalley.club** and submit your [application!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2-fPpcfFx0LYKmjo4Yht3c4583c3e6asxJeUEocar7yXw-A/viewform) 💼 **For Investors:** Expand your network, evaluate startups, and access our global database. Complete your application on our [website](https://startupvalley.club) to receive weekly digests and curated lists of startups. Enjoy free access to our events as part of your membership. 🎟 **Reserve Your Tickets Today!** We are also expanding our partner network to provide even more tailored solutions for your projects. Sincerely, **[The Startup Valley Team](https://startupvalley.club/)**

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO SNOW EMERGENCY!** **HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK** \* Time: 5 pm‎ - ‎8 pm‎ ‎ [Eastern Time] \* JANUARY 2026 ONLY: FOURTH Tuesday the 27th, then back to the regular schedule of third Tuesdays next month \* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St. Columbus 43212 \* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet! Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B! Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors! We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

Hear how 3 investors went from broke to 8 figures and learn what’s working now in real estate, private money, and scaling your business. 🎟️Register **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broke-to-8-figures-live-panel-open-qa-tickets-1969996398258?aff=cicmeetupapp)** ## **Broke to 8 Figures: Live Panel + Open Q&A with 3 Young Investors Who Built Real Wealth Through Real Estate** A decade ago, none of them were “set.” 10 years ago, these three weren’t millionaires. They weren’t influencers. They were broke, doubting themselves and fighting to make their first deal work…just like a lot of people trying to get into real estate today. Now, two of the Columbus Investors Club’s founders, **Tiffany and** **Josh High**, sit down with **Austin Rutherford**… a fellow Columbus native who went from parking cars as a valet to owning a **$30M+ real estate portfolio.** Together, they’ve flipped and wholesaled **thousands of homes**, raised **millions in private money**, and built businesses that run without them in the day to day… creating both wealth and freedom before 35. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation about what it actually takes to build something that lasts… the fears they had to face, the habits that changed everything, and the systems that got them there. You’ll laugh, you’ll take notes, and you’ll walk away seeing what’s truly possible no matter where you’re starting from. **What You’ll Learn** * How three broke twenty-somethings built 7–8 figure real estate businesses * The mindset shifts that separate wishful thinking from real wealth * How to raise private money even if you’ve never done a deal * What’s working right now in flipping, wholesaling, and building a portfolio * How to create financial and time freedom through systems and people **Open Q&A - Ask Them Anything About** * Raising private money with confidence * Finding and structuring profitable deals * Getting past fear, self-doubt, or “I’m not ready yet” * Scaling your business without burning out * Building a team that actually performs **Who You’ll Hear From** **Austin Rutherford** – From valet to a $30M+ rental portfolio. He has flipped and wholesaled hundreds of houses alongside his rental portfolio and recently got into commercial deals. **Tiffany & Josh High** – Founders of **Heels Homes** and **Results Driven REI**. They’ve built multiple 7- and 8-figure companies, including a fully virtual real estate operation closing 250+ deals a year. Through Results Driven REI, they help experienced investors install the people, processes, and infrastructure needed to build a truly self-managing company. **Event Details** **Location:** *To Follow* **Date & Time:** January 29th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) 🎟️Register **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broke-to-8-figures-live-panel-open-qa-tickets-1969996398258?aff=cicmeetupapp)**

If you would like to participate in a fun gift exchange please bring a wrapped $5 sweet treat 😋

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton