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​**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

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

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

**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)

On Friday, February 27, 2026, we will meet for a meetup on the topic: **“Why Do We Need Heroes?”** Read on the subject here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAkywBw70QMNYtO8C8kxNauIa8wMTRgq95EEiSoExPg/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAkywBw70QMNYtO8C8kxNauIa8wMTRgq95EEiSoExPg/) **The session will be led by Boaz Simovici** Boaz Simovici earned his bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, studying music (with a specialization in conducting) and minoring in European history, where he also refounded and led the campus Objectivist club after 9/11. During and after college, he had the opportunity to conduct some of his favorite works and to perform extensively as a pianist, accompanying singers and sharing the stage with string players in sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms. Professionally, he worked for years as a tutor across a range of academic and test-prep subjects, including designing curricula for courses such as AP U.S. History and reading comprehension. He then spent a decade teaching piano and music theory full time. In recent years he has begun composing and is currently pursuing two writing projects while living in Israel. ***This meetup is open to the general public and does not require prior knowledge beyond reading the article.*** **Schedule:** 10:45–11:15 – Gathering 11:15–12:45 – Discussion of the article 12:45 – After-meetup: grabbing food and drinks at Sarona Market and returning to WeWork for mingling The discussion will start and end on time. Please arrive punctually and refrain from eating during the discussion. Donations to the Ayn Rand Center and to support the meetup activities can be made [here](aynrand.org.il/donate). **Entry Instructions:** Enter through Entrance A of Sarona Market. Across from the restaurant “Mexicana” there is a door to a stairwell. Go up to the 3rd floor and ring Iyar Raichel (050-5210025) to open the door. You may also write in the meetup WhatsApp group. You can arrive via the light rail – Yehudit Station. For those arriving by car, recommended parking is at “Platinum Parking” (appears in Waze) at a cost of 20 NIS. Other parking lots will be more expensive. You may also park at “Millennium Parking,” slightly farther away, for 10 NIS using the Central Park app. After the meetup, we will continue spending time at the WeWork space. It is customary to buy food at the market downstairs and return to eat in the WeWork area.

** אירוע משחקים פברואר - ספיישל פורים ** לבקשתכם, עוד אירוע בסופ״ש! צהרי יום שבת ה- 28.2! בואו לחגוג יחד פורים ולשחק עד לא ידע! מה בתוכנית? מפגש המועדון הרגיל והאהוב. מוזמנים לבוא עם תחפושת (לא חובה). בירה חינם למי שיבוא מחופש ונרשם מראש טורניר טיקט-טו-רייד! טורניר מיוחד נושא פרסים שווים. הטורניר בהרשמה מראש בלבד. מתי? יום שבת, 28.2 שעה: 13:00-17:30 איפה? שבע טחנות פארק הירקון 30 ש״ח כניסה ללא הטורניר בהרשמה המוקדמת עד ה- 27.2 וסימון באירוע בפייסבוק (בלינקים בסוף התיאור), 40ש"ח אחר כך. Tournament Buy-in: תוספת 20ש"ח. ✨ מה להביא? אווירה טובה ואת המשחקים האהובים עליכם! (לא חובה, יש גם אוסף גדול במקום). מלא חטיפים ושתייה חופשי. פיצה ובירה בעלות נוספת. **קבוצת העידכונים בוואטסאפ:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/ETCOIJkx3rQLHxKPx8PmJS **הרשמה לערב משחקים ללא הטורניר:** https://www.facebook.com/events/945411538445730/ **הרשמה (עד ה- 26.2) ופרטים נוספים על הטורניר:** https://www.facebook.com/events/1679725886496473 ** טו-טו! כולם לעלות! טורניר Ticket to Ride של Game Club TLV יוצא לדרך!** **!מי יהיה האלוף? בואו לזכות ב-100 ש"ח!** רוצים לצאת להרפתקה חוצה יבשות? אוהבים לחסום חברים ולהתקדם על חשבונם? יש לכם אומץ לשלוף עוד כרטיסי יעד בדקה ה-90? מי יבנה את המסילה הכי ארוכה? הגיע הזמן להוכיח מי הקטר הכי מהיר בתחנה.. ואף בכל 7 הטחנות!!! אל תפספסו את הרכבת! ** מפגש המועדון החודשי ** אוהבים קטאן? מכורים לשם קוד? חושבים שאתם אסטרטגיים מומחים? בואו להנות ממגוון רחב של משחקי קופסה. זוהי הזדמנות מצוינת להכיר אנשים ומשחקים חדשים. לא משנה אם אתם מחפשים ערב מהנה עם חברים, משפחה, דייט או לבד ולהכיר אנשים חדשים – המשחקים הם דרך מעולה לשבור את הקרח ולבנות קשרים. ‍‍ אין צורך בידע מוקדם! האירוע מתאים לכל הרמות: שחקנים מתחילים – אל דאגה, נלמד אתכם את כל מה שצריך! שחקנים ותיקים – אתם מוזמנים גם לגלות משחקים חדשים וגם להביא את הלהיטים המובחרים שלכם מהבית. מוזמנים להצטרף לאירוע מלא באתגרים, תחרות, אסטרטגיה ובעיקר כיף! עם אוסף משחקי קופסה גדול של מעל 100 משחקים – כולל אהובים ומוכרים.

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. ✨

The Israeli tech ecosystem has entered a defining new chapter. After a period of intense recalibration, 2026 has arrived with a powerful resurgence of momentum. Capital is returning to Tel Aviv with vigor, but it is moving with a new level of selectivity. We have transitioned from an era of speculative growth into a period defined by high-conviction investing, where the focus has shifted toward technical defensibility, operational resilience, and mission-critical innovation. For early-stage and growth-stage founders, navigating this landscape requires more than a strong pitch; it requires a deep alignment with the refined mandates of the modern investment committee. The Value of the Briefing This session offers a rare, high-density exchange with a curated panel of professional investors representing the primary pillars of the current market. For an entrepreneur, the value lies in gaining an unfiltered perspective on the "Resilience Premium." You will gain insight into how professional allocators are evaluating risk, the new standards for capital efficiency, and the specific characteristics of the startups successfully securing high-quality rounds in 2026. This is an opportunity to move beyond the headlines and understand the tactical reality of fundraising in a sophisticated, fundamentals-first market. The Playbook Panel Lisa Cohen, Investment Director at Intel Capital: A seasoned leader in DeepTech and AI, Lisa manages a portfolio of high-complexity industry leaders including Buildots, proteanTecs, and Voyantis, bringing the essential strategic and corporate venture perspective. Yael Schiff, Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners: Focusing on early-stage B2B SaaS, AI, and Cloud Infrastructure, Yael brings the rigorous "global playbook" perspective and operational insights from her background at Via and McKinsey. David Feldman, Principal at Flint Capital: A key bridge between the US and Israeli software markets, David has a track record of identifying future giants like Socure and WalkMe and understands how to position Israeli tech for global LPs. Stav Erez, General Partner at TeClub: One of the most connected figures in the Israeli ecosystem and a specialist in deep-tech venture creation, Stav knows exactly how to take a raw idea and turn it into an "innovation-dense" company that attracts follow-on funding. Who Will Be Attending? The room is designed to be an intersection of the ecosystem’s most ambitious leaders: Early-Stage Founders seeking to calibrate their strategy for Seed and Series A milestones. Growth-Stage Executives navigating the complexities of scaling in a disciplined capital environment. Strategic Innovators looking for early visibility into the sectors currently commanding global attention. Secure Your Seat This is a special, limited-capacity event curated to ensure high-quality networking and meaningful dialogue. In a market moving this quickly, the insights shared will be time-sensitive and highly practical. Due to the exclusive nature of the venue and the high demand for these sessions, places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate an overbooked house, do not wait to secure your registration. Agenda --- Panelists Lisa Cohen - Intel Capital (Investment Director) Lisa Cohen is an Investment Director at Intel Capital, based in Tel Aviv, where she leads venture investments in early-stage technology companies. Prior to joining Intel Capital in 2023, Cohen spent seven years leading corporate venture investments for Innogy (part of E.ON) and held investment roles at Jerusalem Venture Partners, building deep expertise in deeptech and AI. Over her career she … David Feldman - Flint Capital (Principal) David Feldman represents Flint Capital's Tel Aviv office where he invests in early-stage software startups. Flint Capital is a Boston based Venture Capital firm that invests actively throughout the US, Israel & Europe. Flint has made early-stage investments in companies such as, Socure, last valued at $4.5B, WalkMe NASDAQ: WKME, CyberX (acquired by Micros… Stav Erez - TeClub (General Partner) Stav Erez is a General Partner at TeClub, an early-stage investment club, where she backs SaaS, AI, cyber and other technology startups. Previously, she was a Co-founder and Partner at Labs/02, a 40M deep-tech fund and incubator, leading venture creation around academic IP, serving as interim CEO for portfolio companies, and driving value creation and follow-on funding. She co-founded and led … Yael Schiff - Bessemer Venture Partners (Vice President) Yael Schiff is a vice president in Bessemer’s Israel office where she focuses primarily on early stage B2B SaaS, AI, Cyber, developer tools, data, cloud infrastructure, and fintech companies. Prior to Bessemer, Yael was a GM at Via Transportation where her team led partnerships with cities and transit agencies. She was also a consultant at McKinsey and a line planner at Applied Materials… Moderator Lirone Glikman - Startup Grind (Co-Director) Lirone Glikman is a global business development expert, an international keynote speaker, and a business relationship strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman’ - a global business development boutique firm. She supports tech companies' growth and expansion into the international markets. Lirone works with startups, corporations, universities and governments in… Hosted By Shahar Matorin, Israel Country Manager Country Manager Startup Grind Israel - Father, business culture catalyst, Startup ecosystem builder & connector Experienced Entrepreneur. Shahar has over 20 years of Global startup ecosystem experience. Shahar is the person responsible for putting Israel on the Global Startup Grind map. Today Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 5M entrepreneurs in over 300 chapters. SG nurture startup ecosystems in 100+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google and Microsoft for Startups. Skilled in strategy, management, investor relations. Globally connected professional with a can-do attitude. After 12 years of helping scale Startup Grind into the world’s largest startup community, Shahar is now focused on launching Startup Grind Education (SGe). This is a transformative initiative designed to educate, inspire, and connect the next generation. The mission is to build the next layer of the global startup ecosystem: empowering high school students to become the innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Shahar's commitment to community building is rooted in the belief that entrepreneurs are stronger together. This long-term mission is guided by a "give first" approach and a dedication to being a force of good and light in the ecosystem, ensuring no innovative mind is left behind. Lirone Glikman, Co Director Lirone Glikman is a global business development expert, an international keynote speaker, and a business relationship strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman’ - a global business development boutique firm. She supports tech companies' growth and expansion into the international markets. Lirone works with startups, corporations, universities and governments in 4 continents, among them Google, Microsoft, Cornell University, eBay, Australian and Taiwanese governments and more. Lirone is also an honorary adviser at an external United Nations committee dedicated to the UN's sustainable development goals. Shir Papo, Co-Director, Operation Gavriel Ariel, Co-Director, Business Development With hands-on experience in startup ecosystems, venture building, and global business networks, I help entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable businesses and investors find ventures worth backing. Leading Business Development for StartUp Grind Tel Aviv - Responsible for driving strategic partnerships, curating high-value connections between founders, investors, and industry leaders, and designing growth-oriented programs for entrepreneurs. I lead the Tel Aviv chapter’s business development efforts, overseeing collaborations, sponsorships, and ecosystem engagement, while ensuring founders get access to the right opportunities, networks, and resources to scale. Always open to meaningful collaborations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact opportunities. Nir Hazut, Co-Director, Value Creation I come from the world of investments, with over a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capital funds. I founded Nexus Investors Club to help startups raise capital – not just through pitch decks, but by crafting a powerful story, taking the right approach, and understanding the psychology of the investor. I combine deep business insight with human intuition, and I hold a clear belief: money flows to those who project value, vision, and credibility. --- Global Partner Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind) Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-tel-aviv-presents-the-investors-playbook-whats-actually-investable-in-2026/.

עשרים אקזיטים ומאה כשלונות: כשלונות שבונים הצלחות. בעולם ההון-סיכון אוהבים להציג הצלחות כקו ישר: רעיון, השקעה, צמיחה. אבל כל מי שבאמת בונה משהו יודע שהמציאות הרבה יותר מורכבת. ערן דודזון, יזם ישראלי ומשקיע הון סיכון ב-25 השנים האחרונות, הפועל בעיקר בתחום הטכנולוגיה באירופה ונחשב לאחד ממשקיעי הטכנולוגיה הותיקים, ידבר איתנו על כשלונות מפוארים ועל העולם האמיתי, שבו כישלונות אינם סטייה מהדרך אלא חומר הגלם שממנו נוצרת פריצת הדרך הבאה. למבוגרים/ות (15+). שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Glorious-failures

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.

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

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

#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster #### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** ** Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** #### A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom. Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank. They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic. This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable. **Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event. John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has: * Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions** * Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property** * **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy. For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached. **What You’ll Learn** John will break down, in simple terms: * Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on * Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer * How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time * How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster * What changes once rentals become free and clear This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course. John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios. **The Core Idea** When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.** When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.** Most people only see one timeline…30 years. This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear. **Who This Event Is For** This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper. * Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income * New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in * People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan * Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) ** Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-in-person-chapter-meeting-Your-2026-Buy-Box-Successful-Rentals-101-14-3-3-2026)**.) Let’s be honest. In 2026, you can’t use 2023 strategies and “hope” a deal works out. Demand for rentals, wholesale deals, retail deals, and even loans has changed, and that means that the most active, experienced investors have changed the way they do deals (and maybe even the kinds of deals they’ll do). Here at COREE, our job is to shortcut your learning curve by introducing you to the people and concepts you need to take the shortest path from here to financial freedom, and we think you’ll agree that this meeting is a no-brainer, if you’re serious about making wealth-building deals this year. Here’s the detailed agenda: From 6:00–7:00 p.m., From 7:30–9:00 p.m., Agenda: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Complimentary Light Dinner & Networking 6:00–7:00 p.m\*\*. New Investor Meeting: Basics of Making Money in Rentals with Vena Jones-Cox\*\*. If you’re planning to buy rentals today, you have to know how to evaluate the REAL income and expenses before you make an offer. If you’re new, you’ll finally understand how rentals really produce profit. If you’ve been around a while, you’ll see how today’s numbers change the math. 7:00 –7:30 **Buy-Sell-Trade (Members Only)** Bring your deals, money, buyer lists, referrals, and requests. Fast-moving. Bring flyers or business cards. Guests get a quick orientation with Executive Director Vena Jones-Cox. 7:30–9:00 p.m. **Main Meeting: Your 2026 Buy Box: What Experienced Investors are Buying in 2026 (and what they won’t touch).** Our panel of active, experienced investors will lay out their 2026 buy boxes. Not hypotheticals. Not “in theory.” What they are actually buying—and what they won’t touch. They’ll share: * What property types investors are actively pursuing * What strategies they’ve stopped using * The exact numbers they require before they say yes * How insurance, taxes, and rates have tightened the buy box * What instantly disqualifies a deal in today’s market * How to define your own 2026 buy box based on capital and risk tolerance Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome—as long as you’re serious about real estate, value experience-based, no B.S. education, and want to give as much as you get. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-in-person-chapter-meeting-Your-2026-Buy-Box-Successful-Rentals-101-14-3-3-2026)** and register on our website!

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

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!

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong