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Come connect with fellow Startup founders over complimentary appetizers and great conversation at our monthly Startup Grind DC Founders Dinner. Quick heads-up: Your ticket gets you into the event and covers appetizers. Entrées and drinks will be on individual tabs. We’re also looking for sponsors who want to support the DC founder community. Whether that’s hosting us, covering food, or contributing financially, sponsors get the chance to connect directly with founders, get shoutouts in our promotions, speak at events, and reach our 10,000+ Pre-seed to Series A founders across the DMV. Agenda --- Hosted By Mia Orantes, Chapter Director I'm a dynamic speaker, angel investor, serial entrepreneur, the host of the celebrated Founders Only podcast, and the CEO & founder of the award-winning agency that automates online growth and profitability engines, Creative Analytics. As a lifelong entrepreneur, I am devoted to serving founders by showing them the road map for rapid online growth and helping them navigate that journey. A native Washingtonian, I hold several designations, including a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, an MBA & MS in Information Technology with a concentration in Project Management, and an in-progress certificate in Digital Transformation & AI from Cornell University. --- Partner Creative Analytics (https://creativeanalyticsdc.com/) Creative Analytics is a B2B growth marketing agency that leverages data-driven strategies and creative design to optimize digital performance and boost conversions for innovative brands. Specializing in SaaS, tech, and professional services, their services include conversion rate optimization, HubSpot implementation, content marketing, and web development. The agency combines deep expertise in CRO and product messaging with automation, helping clients scale faster with less time and effort. --- 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-washington-dc-presents-january-2026-startup-founders-dinner/.

AI has changed the World fast. It has created opportunities for all. Let's meet with the tech ecosystem to learn from AI leaders and startup founders as we hear different use cases. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet mentors, advisors and investors to ask them questions about their business strategy, key decisions, next steps, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how experienced entrepreneurs would tackle the problems you or others are facing and learn from various use cases. This event will be set as a panel discussing various AI use cases, solutions from all across industries. Guest Speakers include: * Guc Ozenci (Program Director, FI Washington DC) * Catherine Mc Millan (Founding Director, AI Collective) **❯** **Who should Attend?** * Anyone who wants to learn from AI leaders * Anyone curious about AI opportunities * Anyone who has a pre-seed company or a startup idea * Anyone who wants to learn about entrepreneurship **❯ What is the Agenda?** * Welcome and Socializing * Panel with Startup Founders and Local Ecosystem Leaders * Q&A Session * Conclusion and Networking **❯ Panel Speakers:** * Catherine McMillan, AI Collective * Andrew Tsintsiruk, Rohic.com * more to come... **❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/384682/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.**

Update: Hello friends! We're running into a scheduling conflict and pushing our social forward by 1 week. My sincere apologies for the last minute shift! We're starting off this year nice and easy with a Power BI DC User Group social! Please save the evening of January 15th in your calendars as we ring in the new year together with our trademark mix of camaraderie and general nerdiness. We're working on nailing down the specific location but will ensure that it is metro accessible. See you then!

Hi everyone, Let’s start the new year strong! Join us for a fun and relaxed **Keto, Fasting, and Low-Carb Meetup** on **Thursday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM** at **Founding Farmers in Tysons, VA**. We’ll be gathering in the **bar area** during happy hour, and you’re welcome to enjoy snacks, drinks, or a full dinner—whatever fits your style. **Getting there is a breeze:** Founding Farmers is just one block from the Tysons metro, and validated parking is available for drivers (just be sure to have your license plate number for the validation). To make it easy to spot us, I’ll have **either a bouquet of red flowers or red balloons** at the table—just look for the pop of red! Whether you’re committed to the lifestyle, curious and ready to learn more, or looking to hop back on the wagon after the holidays, this meetup is a great chance to connect with others, share tips, and make new friends. Expect good conversation, lots of encouragement, and a welcoming group. Hope to see you there and kick off 2026 on the right foot! Warmly, Bryn

**Important! Please register on [Luma Page](https://luma.com/n7h7ynr4)** This event is organised by Projector Institute community and Ukrainian Tech Space DC MD VA Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a Product Designer — and how to manage this role more effectively in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. ​ During this session, we’ll dive into: • The pros and cons of working in product vs. non-product companies • Communication as one of the main design tools • Business-oriented approaches to product design • Practical insights for both junior and senior designers • The use of AI tools and workflows — backed by real-world examples ​ Speaker: [Misha Rybachuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rybachuk/) — Co-founder of [Projector Institute](https://prjctr.com/en/about), Art Director at [Lezo.io](https://lezo.io/en), and former designer at Accenture. With over 10 years of experience in interface design, Mike has helped build impactful digital products by merging creativity, strategy, and technology. ​ This event is your opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain hands-on insights, and see how design bridges creativity, communication, and business success.

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Social Sips & Bites Friends - We’re putting together two trivia teams for an upcoming night of brainpower, laughs, and friendly competition. Each team will have 7 players, so spots are limited. If you’d like to join one of the teams, RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend. We want to lock in committed players so we can go in strong! Come for the fun, stay for the challenge-let’s show everyone how SSB does trivia!

[Click Here To RSVP Now](https://AICourse2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=DCMU) Free Virtual Course AI is creating one of the biggest shifts in how we work, earn, compete, and build wealth — and this moment won’t last forever. Right now, AI is helping people generate new income streams, automate hours of work, cut business costs, streamline operations, 10x productivity, and operate at a level that once required entire teams. Yet most people are barely scratching the surface, using AI the same way they use Google — and missing out on life-changing opportunities. This intro webinar is your starting point. You’ll learn how to begin mastering AI to elevate your 9–5 career, optimize your business, and create new income opportunities. You’ll also understand why AI is far more powerful than the casual everyday use you see online. Afropolitan Cities is partnering with Dr. Iyanuoluwa Odebode, Ph.D, Founder & CEO of Wokkah, an expert in AI-powered decision-making and innovation. Iyanu teaches businesses and professionals how to use AI to save time, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue — and he will walk you through the exact foundations you need to start doing the same. What You’ll Learn (Clear, Practical, Immediately Useful) This webinar gives you a high-level roadmap to: • A strong foundational understanding of what AI really is — and what it is not • The secrets, techniques, and systems behind effective prompting (prompt engineering) • How everyday people are turning AI from “just prompts” into income, client systems, and scalable operations • How to leverage AI to 10x your productivity at work and in business • How to monetize AI and create multiple income opportunities • How simple AI systems can help you work better, smarter, and faster — while cutting significant operational costs • Real case studies showing how AI is used today in both professional and business contexts AI is now doing the work of assistants, analysts, editors, marketers, researchers, and strategists — all at once. When you learn how to “speak” to AI properly through effective prompts, your possibilities multiply. See less

• What we'll do Learn how to take great pictures BEFORE you go on that expensive trip! And we will teach you how to use your camera IN THE FIELD, not in a classroom! Join our standard Monuments and Memorials workshop, offered Wednesdays and Saturdays, in which the instructor takes you to some of DC’s most popular attractions: White House, Lafayette Park, the Einstein, Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Three Servicemen Memorials, and finally to Union Station, where you learn to make all the moving people DISAPPEAR! Remember, it was Confucius who said: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do, and I understand." At Washington Photo Safari, we help you "do " and understand! That is why our motto is "See. Click. Learn." This $71 Safari (a 20% discount from the regular $89 price) begins with a 45-minute travel photography orientation, giving you basic tips in composition, F-stops and shutter speeds, portraiture, and interior photography. While you are taking pictures, you receive hands-on guidance on how to make those images even better! Advanced and smartphone photographers will appreciate the instructor’s extensive knowledge of the best camera angles in DC. This is suggested as a preliminary course before taking special safaris. Open to any photographers at any skill level with any camera, phone, or tablet. Transportation from site to site is provided by the instructor. • What to bring camera and all lenses • Important to know travel, architectural, portrait and street photography techniques

This is a great class for beginner to intermediate players looking to get into bluegrass. Students will learn the basic chords and melody of one or 2 classic Bluegrass songs and how to approach playing them in a jam setting. Over the course of about an hour the class will play the tunes several times as a group exploring different possibilities for kickoffs, solos, endings and more. At the end of the class we open up the jam! Justin plays guitar and banjo with Cherry Blossom Special and runs jam sessions along and runs jam sessions along with mandolinist Nick Cameron and fiddler Mari Carlson. He has been teaching guitar, banjo and mandolin in Takoma Park since 2012. This class was designed to give people an affordable entry point to Bluegrass music, and help grow the community. The class is $30 Register [Here!](https://checkout.square.site/buy/GUSSUYYW5UMKDMCDV4CQBOBL)

Hey Crypto fam! 🚀 Special invite just for YOU – join our super low-commitment, high-impact morning crew in the NFTeve 8-Minute Abs challenge! Every Monday–Friday at 7:30 AM EST, we hop on Zoom, share-screen YouTube ab workouts (we cycle through different ones), and crush just 8 minutes together. No cameras on you – nobody's watching, but we BUT we ALL know who's showing up. That's the magic: real accountability, new friends in the community, and building an unbreakable habit without any pressure.Here’s the deal: * 6 weeks completely FREE – no subscription, no registration, no BS. * Just DM me for the Zoom link and start tomorrow! * After 6 weeks? Your core will feel stronger, more sculpted, and you'll be hooked on the momentum. * Optional to continue: $20/month in Bitcoin or $35 cash. (And if you want to flow right into Yoga at 8 AM, just say the word!) Everyone has 8 minutes. Anchor your day with a quick win, stack success early, and watch how it spills into everything else –This program's been running strong since 2020 – real people, real results, real community.Ready to sculpt that core and level up? DM me NOW for the link – spots are open, no excuses!Here are some visuals to get you pumped – see what 8 minutes a day

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Are you a girls’ girl? Then you already know what time it is 💅🏼💕 For this wellness hang, we’re renting out a beautiful Pilates studio for a winter class that’s all about soft movement, stretchy moments, and sisterhood 💕🧘🏽‍♀️ After class, we’ll hang for a little social moment and we have a special treat just for you, because you deserve to move your body and feel spoiled all at once. 🌟 What’s Included: ✨ Private 45-min Mat Sculpt class ✨ Signature pajamas (yours to keep!) ✨ A special treat To keep the vibe cohesive and dreamy, everyone will receive and wear matching pajamas during class 💖 (No drop-ins — this is a private, all-in experience.) 🎟️ Ticket Tiers & Pricing Early Bird $45 (first 5 sign-ups) [SOLD OUT] Standard $55 (RSVPs extended to Jan 20) Includes Mat Sculpt Class + Pajamas (no drop-ins! Pre-registration required) Payment info below: CashApp: $JakiJuno Venmo: @JakiJuno Zelle: 571-351-7061 🛍️ First 5 sign-ups get priority sizing! We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone’s preferred size! The earlier you sign up, the better your chances of securing your exact size 🩷 Size Chart: S- 0-2 M- 4-6 L- 6-8 XL- 10-12 2XL - 12-14 3XL - 14-16 4XL - 16-18 5XL- 18-20 No refunds after January 20, all funds are used towards the event and can’t be refunded after this date. Please cancel ahead of time.

✨ **Happy New Year, Ladies!** ✨ **PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE RSVPING** Join us for our **Annual New Year’s Manifestation Dinner**, an evening of **intention, connection, fun, and celebration**as we set the tone for an abundant and fulfilling year ahead. Come ready to **manifest your dreams, share your vision, and step into the energy of 2025 with purpose**. We’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together while playing fun, interactive games designed to spark conversation, laughter, and reflection—because manifesting should be joyful. For those who attended last year, **feel free to bring and continue using your manifestation journal** if you still have it. If you’re new to this event, **any journal you love is perfectly fine**. ✨ Intentional conversation ✨ Fun games, prizes & meaningful prompts ✨ A supportive, uplifting community **Cost:** $15 • Covers manifestation supplies, games, and prizes for the group • Dinner and drinks are **not included** **IMPORTANT RSVP + PAYMENT DETAILS** • When you RSVP, you will automatically be placed on the **Waitlist** • Once your deposit is received, you will be moved from **“Waitlist” to “Going”** • Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received **Venmo:** @ayesharenee (Ayesha Gordon) Space is limited to keep the dinner intimate. Please do not RSVP unless you are ready to submit payment. Let’s eat, laugh, connect, and manifest together ✨

**What makes one market a goldmine and another a money pit?** Success in real estate starts long before you make an offer. Choosing the right market and knowing how to analyze a deal are what separate confident investors from expensive mistakes. At this month’s meeting, we’ll talk about how to evaluate markets, spot demand drivers, and understand local fundamentals. We’ll also walk through how to analyze properties, run the numbers, and determine whether a deal actually makes sense before you move forward. Come for the training, stay for the networking! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:** **https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\*** Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure! Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever! ***We visit:*** * Stockholm * Kiruna (Lapland) * Helsinki * Copenhagen (optional extension) ***The trip includes:*** \* 2 nights in Stockholm \* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment \* 4 nights in Kiruna \* 3 nights in Helsinki \* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki \* Arrival and departure transfers \* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki \* Boat ride in Stockholm \* Food tasting in Helsinki \* Breakfast daily \* 2 dinners and 3 lunches \* Northern Lights Tour \* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour \* Full-Day Reindeer Tour \* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride **Price per person, double occupancy: $4770** (we match roommates for those wishing to share) **Price for single room: $6320** ***Not Included:*** x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that) x Meals not listed above x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses x Optional extension to Copenhagen The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit **\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\*** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\* ***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37) For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. \*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\* **OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) SOT 2000318-10

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. This program is supported by library volunteers and requires a basic working knowledge of English. Registration required. Registration is required. RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for the program. [To register and see more details, visit our events calendar. ](https://pwcgov.libnet.info/events?start=today&end=2023-2-28&term=english)

**Short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO, can be a great way to make vastly more money than with traditional, long-term rentals.** BUT there are some critical differences that you NEED to know to be successful—this ain't no "set it and forget it" business. This event will cover the markets, property types, and systems you'll need to master to make this segment work. Come for the training, stay for the networking! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Did you miss it?** [Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ **Join the GRID Facebook Community** [Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.