Startup Funding

**Attention** **This meet-up is run by Japanese organizers. The participants are mostly Japanese and therefor all conversations are conducted in Japanese. It would be difficult to conduct the meeting in multipule languages.** **Please be aware of the above before participating.** **→注意事項** **このミートアップは日本人のオーガナイザーによって運営されています。** **参加者のほとんどが日本人であるため、会話はすべて日本語で行われます。多言語でミーティングを行うことは困難です。** **以上のことをご了承の上、ご参加ください。** **(上記英文をDeepLにて翻訳しました)。** **///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////** 千葉県での初級～中級のWordPressの勉強会です。 今回はChiba WordPress Meetupの単独企画イベント(オンライン/オフライン同時開催)です。 1月の会はオフライン、オンライン同日開催でWordPress周辺でよく使われる言葉についてみんなで勉強する会になります。 WordPressの勉強会を時々「その言葉ってどういう意味ですか？」って聞かれる事があります。慣れてる自分たちは普通に使う言葉でも慣れてない方、初心者の方には見知らぬ言語で話してる様に見えてしまうものですね。 そこで今回はインターネットやWordPress周辺で使われている言葉について改めて勉強しましょうという会にします。 専用のGoogleフォームを用意しましたのでそちらを参照して知りたい言葉を選ぶ/入力し、それを当日見ながら色々調べてみたり、意見交換してみたりしましょう。 **＜＜概要(オンライン/オフライン併記)＞＞** 期　　日： 2026年1月25日(日)　13:30～16:00の2.5時間 (16:00以降はオフライン会場でお土産山分け会) 場　　所： オフライン会場：千葉市生涯学習センター　3F小会議室 JR千葉駅「中央改札」を降りて、「千葉公園口」から徒歩8分 会場までの経路は\*\*[こちら](https://chiba-gakushu.jp/access_01/)\*\*を参照して下さい。 オンライン会場：Zoomを使用 参加ULRは右側サイドバーをご参照ください。 参加人数： オンライン、オフライン各15名計30名 会　　費：300円 ※参加申し込みの際に対面(オフライン)かオンラインかをお選びください。 当日のレジュメ： イベントの概要 超初心者向けネットとWordPress周辺の用語解説 業務連絡 記念写真 **＜＜こんな方におススメ＞＞** WordPressでブログやWebサイトをはじめてみたい方 WordPressを使ってて判らない事、疑問に思う事がある方 WordPressを使っている人と仲良くなりたい方 WordPress周辺でわからない言葉を勉強したい人 **＜＜注意事項＞＞** 今回は事前にどんな用語を知りたい/勉強したいかを事前にアンケートします。 下記のGoogleフォームにアクセスし、選択式になってるものをチェック、又は選択肢にない用語の場合は自由記入欄にご記入ください。 **[https://forms.gle/kHApLDamq536bdR16](https://forms.gle/kHApLDamq536bdR16)** **＜＜オフライン参加の方法について＞＞** オフライン参加の方はこのページ内でご案内している会場(千葉市生涯学習センター　3F小会議室)にお時間までにお越しください。 費用は500円です。 最寄り駅はJR総武線/総武本線/外房線/内房線　千葉駅です。 中央改札を出て左、公園口から徒歩8分です。 持ち物は基本ご自身の判断で結構です。 ノートPCがあればなお良しです。 当日は会場でもZoom参加いただけますが絶対ではありませんので判断は参加者各自にお任せします。 **＜＜オンライン参加の方法について＞＞** オンライン参加の方はZoomを使用しますのでご利用になるPCにZoomクライアントアプリをインストールしておいて下さい。 会場で音声が聞き取りにくい場合もありますのでヘッドホン/イヤホン等をご用意ください。 既にインストール済みの方は最新バージョンへのアップデートを事前に済ませておく様にお願いします。 ZoomのURLは当日午前にMeetupに連絡用として登録したメールアドレスへの送信、およびこのページの右サイドバーに表記致します。 **＜＜重要＞＞** 折角お申込みいただいても当日の予定を失念してしまい、参加出来なかったという方もいらっしゃいます。 スマートフォン(iPhone、Android)に\*\*[meetupアプリ](https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/apps/)\*\*をインストールしていただくとイベントへの参加申し込み、キャンセル手続き、申込イベントへのスケジュール確認、参加者同士のメッセージ送受信等を便利に行えます。 ぜひ利用登録してください。 参加申込みいただいた後にご都合により参加出来なくなった場合は、早めのキャンセル手続きをし、ご連絡いただければと思います。 またキャンセル手続きが上手く出来ない場合は、イベント主催者側にコメントやメッセージでご連絡ください。 **＜＜ライトニングトーク(LT)登壇者を募集しています＞＞** 偶数月のもくもく会ではライトニングトーク(LT)の枠を設けています。 ライトニングトークとは1人5分位の短い時間で行われるプレゼンテーションです。自身の話したい内容を短時間でまとめる能力、人前での発表する事でコミュニケーション力の向上、等の効果があるとされています。 またMeetupでのLTの経験は将来的により大きなイベントでの長時間のプレゼンにも役立ち、そこから新しい人とのつながり、別のコミュニティへの発展も期待できます。 参加申込の際にLT登壇のお伺いをしております。 希望される方はYESとしていただくと後日運営からご連絡差し上げます。 多くの方のLT登壇をお待ちしております。 ※現在は26年4月の会以降の登壇者を募集しております。 **＜＜運営からお願い＞＞** 開場からMeetup開始までの間の時間に限りがあります。オフライン参加の方で早めにお越しいただける方は開場時間(12：40頃)にお越しいただき、設営の準備をお手伝いいただけると助かります。 お手伝いいただきたい内容は「**机、いすの配置**」「**電源ケーブル、コンセントの配置**」「**プロジェクタスクリーンの準備**」「**受付の補助**」等簡単なものになります。 ご協力いただけますとスムーズに会が始められますのでよろしくお願いします。

**Knowledge とは？** Knowledge 26(以下K26)は、アメリカ・ラスベガスで2026年5月5日-7日に開催を予定している、ServiceNowのAIの最新情報が集結する3日間のイベントです。 CEO Bill McDermottおよび製品責任者Amit Zaveryの基調講演でServiceNowのビジョンやプロダクトの最新情報をご紹介します。 **knowledge 26 グローバルTechイベントの魅力セッション** K26に参加を検討している方のための情報セッションを開催します。 グローバルTechイベントに参加することで得られる圧倒的な成長の機会、モチベーションアップとキャリア向上の体験をシェアします。 また、若手キャリアのコミュニティメンバーをレポーターとして派遣するプログラムを本年度実施！選考プロセスを説明します。 K26へ参加を検討されている方、ぜひご参加ください。 運営サポートスタッフのご協力も併せてお願いします。 meetup.com での登録が困難な方は、[Microsoft Forms](https://forms.office.com/r/kVxA8UTPPG)にてもお申し込みいただけます オンライン参加の方は、お手数ではございますが、参加登録後に表示されるZoom Webinarの登録画面でも登録お願いします。 登録しますと、参加用URL等のリマインダーが送信されます。 **イベント紹介セッション**の登壇を希望される方は 2026年度の登壇者ポイント(MVP/Rising Star選定対象)とK26ストアバウチャーをプレゼント **当日受付や運営サポートしてくれるスタッフ**も募集します それぞれ[Microsoft Forms](https://forms.office.com/r/kVxA8UTPPG)にもご登録ください 日時： 2026年1月23日(金) 15:00 - 17:00 参加対象 * knowledge 26 (2026/5/5-7開催予定)に参加検討されている方 **会場**： [ServiceNow Japan 合同会社 東京本社](https://www.arkhills.com/access/) **15F** **タイムスケジュール:** 15:00–15:10 オープニング 運営チーム 15:10-15:30 Knowledge イベント概要 15:30-16:10 Knowledge参加者が語るKnowledgeの魅力 16:10-16:30 Knowledge 活用術・上申方法・英語スキルなどなんでも壁打ち相談会 16:30 – 17:00 Knowledge レポーター派遣プログラム告知 + クイックネットワーキング **当日のドレスコード** * カジュアル推奨 登壇者 * ソフトバンク株式会社 **小泉 健太** 氏 ServiceNowコミュニティ Rising Star 2025/2024 * 株式会社ロココ アジェンダ・登壇者・タイムスケジュールは変更になる可能性があります **注意事項** * ServiceNowユーザー・ServiceNowパートナー企業が参加いただけます * 想定を超えるお申し込みがあった場合1社あたりの参加者数を3名様に制限させていただく場合がございます * お申し込みフォームの「Organization Name」欄に「ご所属企業名」「Current Role」に「役職」を記載願います * 飲食を目的とした懇親会のみの参加、リクルーティング行為、ハラスメント行為が確認された場合はご退場いただき、以降の参加をお断りします * 収集した個人情報は、本イベントの管理目的にのみ利用します * 個人情報の取り扱いについて、こちらのページに記載の内容（[https://www.servicenow.com/jp/service-privacy.html](https://www.servicenow.com/jp/service-privacy.html)） に、イベントの登録をすることによって同意するとみなします

Ukulele Club is a fun group for all ages and skill levels! There is no teacher, but we all help teach each other. Think of songs you would like to learn, and we can learn them together. If you don't have an ukulele, we have extra ukuleles When: *almost* Every Saturday, 10am-11:30am Admission: food/drink order

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. *The 5AM Club* by Robin Sharma explores how waking up early and following a structured morning routine can dramatically improve productivity, mindset, and overall life mastery. Through a blend of storytelling and practical frameworks, it teaches high performers how to build discipline, focus, and long-term success by owning the first hour of the day. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

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)**

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!