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נטוורקינג עסקי
נטוורקינג עסקי
במהלך המפגש כל אחת ואחד מהחברים והאורחים מציגים את עצמם , לפני אחרי מתקיים מינגלינג להכרות ובסיום ארוחת בוקר בכל מפגש יש הרצאה של 10 דקות בתחום מקצועי אחר המפגש מתקיים בבית קפה צבעים בפארק בכבר סבא עלות 60 ש"ח אפשר לפנות אלי יורם במייל yoramze@gmail.com 0547333081 בקבוצה 23 חברים קבעים שמגיעים לכל מפגש מתחומים שונים: עורכי דין, תחום הבניה והעיצוב , ייעוץ עסקי, שירותים לבית,ראיית חשבון , ביטוחת משכנאות , שייוק ומכירות , משרד חקירות , סון עריכת פטנטים , ארגון טוילוים לחו"ל ,נדל"ן ,מחשבים לרשמת חברי הקבוצה https://bni.co.il/%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F/iw/memberlist
 (Fusion 360) קורס פיוז'ן מעשי בשבעה מפגשים
(Fusion 360) קורס פיוז'ן מעשי בשבעה מפגשים
מרכז החדשנות מייקלאב שמח להזמינכם/ן ל קורס פיוז'ן מעשי (Fusion 360) בשבעה מפגשים. מהלך הקורס תעברו מהכרת ממשק המשתמש, דרך יצירת סקיצות ועד לבניית מודלים סולידיים ועבודה עם הרכבות. הקורס כולל גם פרויקטים אישיים בחיתוך לייזר והדפסה תלת ממדית וכן יצירת מודל מותאם אישית להדפסה תלת ממדית, למגוון פתרונות אצלכם בבית. הקורס מיועד למבוגרים (16+). עלות: ₪900 הנחה לתושבי יהוד שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/practical-fusion
🎯 Masterclass: Build Your First AI Agent — From 0 to a Real Working Assistant
🎯 Masterclass: Build Your First AI Agent — From 0 to a Real Working Assistant
### 🎯 **Masterclass: Build Your First AI Agent — From Zero to a Real Working Assistant** 🚀 Curious about AI agents but not sure how they actually work? You’ve used ChatGPT… but what if AI could **think, use tools, search the web, and take actions for you**? Welcome to **the year of AI agents** — and your first step into building one yourself. Join our hands-on **Masterclass: “Build Your First AI Agent”**, an interactive workshop designed to help you understand and build AI agents **the modern, practical way** — with real tools, real use cases, and real results. 💡 This beginner-friendly masterclass introduces the new generation of AI systems: agents that don’t just answer questions, but **reason, act, and complete multi-step tasks**. *** ### You’ll learn how to: ✨ Understand the difference between an AI chatbot and an AI agent 🧠 Learn how agents think using tools, memory, and reasoning loops 🤖 Build your first AI agent step-by-step (no AI background required) 🌐 Create a Research Assistant that searches the web in real time 📊 Make your agent perform accurate calculations and structured reasoning ⚡ Understand where AI agents are heading (GPT-5, multi-agent systems, enterprise use) *** ### What you’ll build: A **working AI Research Assistant** that can: * Search the web for current information * Answer complex questions with sources * Remember conversation context * Perform calculations and multi-step reasoning You’ll leave with **real code** you can reuse, extend, and customize. *** ### 🧑‍💻 Who is this for? * Beginners with basic Python knowledge * Developers curious about AI agents * Entrepreneurs, product builders, and tech enthusiasts * Anyone who wants to go beyond “prompting” and actually **build AI** *** ### 🛠 Tech stack used: * OpenAI API (GPT-4o-mini) * LangChain (agent framework) * Web search tools (DuckDuckGo) 💰 Cost per student: only a few cents (OpenAI provides free credits for new users) *** ### 📅 Practical details: 📅 **When:** January 14th, 2025 at 5pm ⏱ **Duration:** 2 hours 📍 **Where:** Developers Institute Campus or Online (link send after registration) 🎓 **Level:** Beginner-friendly (basic Python required) *** 🔥 **AI agents are the future of software.** **This masterclass is your entry point.** ✅ **Reserve your spot now** → [https://developersinstitute.typeform.com/open-day](https://developersinstitute.typeform.com/open-day) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Yossi Eikelman** **Yossi is a Senior AI Lead Instructor at Developers Institute with strong expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI-driven problem-solving.** He is the founder of **OptiFlag**, a low-latency inference engine that turns decades of intraday market data into real-time trading signals, built with production-grade performance and reliability. Previously, Yossi worked on large-scale health and financial data systems and spent several years teaching Python and backend development at Developers Institute, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on teaching experience. \*\*\* **About Developers.Institute 🇮🇱** Developers.Institute is Israel’s premier English coding bootcamp, offering Full Stack, Data Analytics, and GenAI & Machine Learning programs. Our graduates work at leading Israeli startups and global tech companies. 🚀 Join us — and start your journey into Israel’s tech world: 👉 [http://developers.institute](http://developers.institute/)
Re:Construct // AI × AEC
Re:Construct // AI × AEC
Re:Construct // AI × AEC We're back! This meetup looks at how AI is reshaping the way we design, coordinate, and deliver buildings. Short, pointed talks will show real examples from practice: where AI helps, where it fails, and what it actually enables today. If you're an architect, engineer, or tech professional curious about the next wave of tools and workflows, this is a chance to see what's emerging and connect with others pushing the field forward. 🕒 Schedule: 18:00 🥂 Networking, Pizza & Drinks 18:30 👋 Welcome Words: Adi Shavit, SWAPP.AI 18:50 🎤 Guy Austern: Machine Learning for Architecture, CDML Lab, Technion [EN] 19:20 ☕ Break 19:30 🎤 Sapir Tubul: Transforming bidding and planning from month to minutes, LeanCon [HE] 20:00 🎤 Yuval Magen + Amir Aroesti: Digital Transformation at Tidhar, Tidhar Group [HE] 20:25 🤖 Cheli Hershcovich: AI-Powered BIM with Claude Desktop + Revit MCP, SWAPP.AI [EN] 20:40 🍻 Networking & Wrap-up More surprises to be announced! 📝 Registration: • Register in the lobby at ground floor (QR scan + name & email) • Go up to floor 16 • Check-in at entrance with your confirmation email 📍 Rothschild 22, Tel Aviv 📅 January 14, 2026 🏢 Hosted by Autodesk.TLV 🔧 Organized by SWAPP.AI
Rise of the Agents: Building the Next Generation of AI Systems
Rise of the Agents: Building the Next Generation of AI Systems
Autonomous AI agents are moving fast ! from cool demos to real systems powering workflows, customer support, research, engineering, and internal ops. But the big question remains: **how do we actually run them in production?** [Batel Zohar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/batelzohar/?skipRedirect=true) & **[Mey Beisaron](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladymey/)** ## **Shipping AI Agents: What Really Happens in Production** Shipping AI agents is exciting, but once they hit production, you quickly discover what the demos didn’t prepare you for. In this talk, we’ll share the **real best practices** that emerged only after breaking things ourselves what failed, what surprised us, and what we wish we knew earlier. You’ll hear about the common pitfalls teams run into, the patterns that actually improve stability, how to manage unpredictable behavior, and the guardrails and evaluations that make agents safer and easier to operate. The goal is simple: **help you avoid the mistakes we’ve already made** and give you a realistic, practical approach to running AI agents in production without the chaos. **[Omri Nardi Niri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omri-niri/)** **The AI Parliament: Our Multi-Agent RAG Setup for Smarter Decisions at Work** At Semperis, we've got a tool simulating a personal squad of AI consultants for our team. It helps our team tackle industry-specific challenges. This approach is inspired by research from both academia and the industry. We built the **AI Parliament** around a multi-agent system, where each AI "consultant" has its own specialized role - like a Senior Engineer, a Data Whiz, each with its own personality to keep it realistic. These personas get created on the fly for the specific purpose of fulfilling the user's immediate goal. When they operate, they're pulling from our company's knowledge base (RAG), so their advice feels tailored and draws on our actual history. **Panel discussion "From Theory to Practice: How Teams Build and Operate Agents Today"** # *[Tal Kimhi ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/talkimhi/overlay/about-this-profile/)[Dana Rozen ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarozen/overlay/about-this-profile/)[Rom Iluz ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rom-iluz/overlay/about-this-profile/)[Omri Nardi Niri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omri-niri/overlay/about-this-profile/)*
סדנת גוף תאורה מפרספקס בשני מפגשים
סדנת גוף תאורה מפרספקס בשני מפגשים
בסדנה ניצור גופי תאורה מעץ ופרספקס. נלמד לעצב בתוכנה למידול וקטורי דו-ממדי, נעצב מנורה בעיצוב אישי, נחרוט ונחתוך במכונת חיתוך לייזר, נרכיב את בסיס גוף התאורה מחיתוכי לייזר ונלמד להלחים מעגל חשמלי פשוט. סדנה בת שני מפגשים, משך כל מפגש: כשעתיים וחצי. הסדנה מיועדת למבוגרים, נוער או מבוגר/ת ונער/ה מגיל 12. עלות (שני מפגשים): ₪220 ליחיד/ה ₪280 לזוג (שעובדים על מוצר אחד). לתושבי יהוד - ₪170 ליחיד/ה ₪230 לזוג (שעובדים על מוצר אחד). תוצר: גוף תאורה אחד מפרספקס בעיצובכם ליחיד או לזוג. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים[https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/plexiglas-light-fixture](https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/plexiglas-light-fixture)

International Business Events This Week

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מריב כתוב למסר אהוב, בפורום היועצים! 15.01.26, ב- 10:00
מריב כתוב למסר אהוב, בפורום היועצים! 15.01.26, ב- 10:00
מריב כתוב למסר אהוב, בפורום היועצים! מפגש עסקי ליצירת קשרים מניבים ושיתופי פעולה איכותיים עם ערך מוסף. לפרטים וההרשמה: https://tinyurl.com/5xr67eym יום חמישי, 15.01.26, בשעה 10:00, נפגשים בסטודיו פריים ביי פריים במתחם הבורסה בר"ג (מרחק הליכה קצר מהרכבת). בואו ליצור קשרים איכותיים בפורום ה- B2B הותיק ביותר בארץ! המפגש מיועד למי שנותן שירות לעסקים, ארגונים, חברות ויזמים מכל התחומים (B2B). הביאו כרטיסי ביקור והבטיחו את מקומכם בהקדם. מחכים להיפגש!
Jan 15: FoodTech FUTURAMA (PepsiCo & Mondelez)
Jan 15: FoodTech FUTURAMA (PepsiCo & Mondelez)
FoodTech FUTURAMA, January 15th, Herzog Towers, 6 Sadeh, TLV. In an uncertain FoodTech landscape, multinational corporations (and their budgets) take on greater significance. On Thursday, January 15th, hear the inside perspective from top executives at **PepsiCo** and **Mondelez** driving innovation and investment. **Title**: FoodTech FUTURAMA (with PepsiCo & Mondelez) **Speakers**: **[David Schwartz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwartz-008126/)**, PepsiCo; **[Luba Safran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsafran)**, Mondelez, [Alon Turkaspa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonturkaspa/), StartupNation Central MC- [Nicole Grubner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-grubner-547a4b22/), FINN Partners **Date**: Thursday, January 15 **Time**: 9:00-11:00am (content: 9:30-10:30am) **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Agenda**: 9:00am Doors Open / Shmooze 9:30-9:35 Welcome and Overview (Nicole Grubner / Adam Salkin) 9:35-9:40 mHealth Introduction (Mihoko Horigome) 9:40-10:00 FoodTech Landscape (Alon Turkapsa, StartupNation Central) 10:00-10:05 Self Introductions (Pepsi / Mondelez) 10:05-10:30 Moderated audience Q&A 10:30-11am Informal networking / ShmoozeI **Keynote**- [David Schwartz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwartz-008126/), VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation, PepsiCo **Keynote**- [Luba Safran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsafran/), Venture Capital Lead, Mondelez International **Industry Overview**- [Alon Turkaspa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonturkaspa/), StartupNation Central Moderator: [Nicole Grubner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-grubner-547a4b22/), Partner, Head of Environmental Innovation, [FINN ](www.finnpartners.com)Partners Thursday, January 15th, grab a seat at the table and savor the insights from PepsiCo, Mondelez ad StartupNation Central at FoodTech FUTURAMA.
Indie Grant Distribution | GameIS x Xsolla
Indie Grant Distribution | GameIS x Xsolla
A celebratory evening announcing the winners of the Indie Grant program by GameIS in collaboration with Xsolla. An event dedicated to honoring outstanding indie creators from the local game industry and celebrating independent creation, development, and community.
AWS Israel Community Day 2026
AWS Israel Community Day 2026
Our yearly **Community Day** is back! 🎉 Join us for a **re:Invent reCap**, talks from our amazing community members, fun activities, games, prizes, and a festive happy hour! 📣 **Important:** Registration is **not** through **Meetup**. Please sign up via **Luma**, where you’ll also find the **full event schedule**: ***[https://luma.com/gr8eck5u](https://luma.com/gr8eck5u) !!!***
AI-First Coding: Closing the Gap Between Skeptics and Practitioners in Dev Teams
AI-First Coding: Closing the Gap Between Skeptics and Practitioners in Dev Teams
AI coding tools are everywhere now, but adoption is uneven. Some developers use them daily; others remain skeptical. Getting a whole team on board is harder than it looks. This meetup explores the practical side of that challenge — how to bridge the gap between enthusiasts and skeptics, and what actually works when rolling out AI coding across a team. Evgeny Potapov, engineering manager with over 20 years of experience and cofounder of US-based startup ApexData, will share lessons from 1.5 years of navigating this shift: — Why some developers hesitate, and the psychology behind it — What gets adopted easily, and which team practices help — When AI coding won't work and forcing adoption makes no sense — How to push back when AI is the wrong tool for the job If you're a developer, tech lead, or engineering manager facing similar questions, this is a chance to learn from real experience and connect with others on the same path. 🕒 Schedule: 18:30 🥂 Networking, Pizza & Drinks 19:00 👋 Welcome Words 19:15–20:00 🎤 Evgeny Potapov: AI-First Coding: Closing the Gap Between Skeptics and Practitioners in Dev Teams
מיטאפ בנושא המאמר The Comprachicos (״הילדים הקנויים״)
מיטאפ בנושא המאמר The Comprachicos (״הילדים הקנויים״)
ביום שישי 15.01.2026 נפגש למיטאפ בנושא חלקו הראשון של המאמר The Comprachicos המאמר מתוך ספרה של איין ראנד The Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution את המפגש יעביר גלעד שרמן, אנליסט פיננסי. לקריאת המאמר (חלק ראשון, עמודים 1-9) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTcvsHhXikbW3-OnqwECR7yQup2duhbZ/](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTcvsHhXikbW3-OnqwECR7yQup2duhbZ/) **\*\*\*המפגש מיועד לקהל הרחב ולא מצריך ידע מוקדם מעבר לקריאת המאמר\*\*\*** תכנית: 10:45-11:15 התכנסות 11:15-12:45 דיון על המאמר 12:45 אפטר מיטאפ: קונים אוכל ושתייה בשרונה מרקט וחוזרים למינגלינג בוויוורק הדיון מתחיל ונגמר בזמן. נא לדייק ולא לאכול במהלך הדיון [תרומות למרכז איין ראנד ופעילות המיטאפ כאן](https://www.aynrand.org.il/donate) . הנחיות כניסה: יש להיכנס בכניסה א' של שרונה מרקט, מול מסעדת "מקסיקנה" יש דלת לחדר מדרגות, יש לעלות לקומה ה3 ולצלצל לפתיחת הדלת לאייר רייכל 050-5210025. ניתן גם לכתוב בקבוצת הוואטסאפ של המיטאפ. ניתן להגיע באמצעות הרכבת הקלה - תחנת יהודית למגיעים ברכב, חניה מומלצת ב"חניון פלטיניום" (מופיע בוייז). במחיר 20 ש"ח, חניונים אחרים יהיו יקרים יותר ניתן גם לחנות בחניון "מילניום" שקצת רחוק יותר ב10 שח עם אפליקציית סנטרל פארק. לאחר המפגש, ממשיכים לבלות במתחם וויוורק, נהוג לקנות אוכל במרקט למטה ולחזור לאכול במתחם. מתלבטים ביחס להתאמת התוכן? אופי המפגש? מוזמנים לפנות ולהתייעץ עם בועז.
TAMI π תאמי
TAMI π תאמי
TAMI π is a curated meeting, workshop or presentation about a topic in math. It happens every two weeks at TAMI. The event is hosted by a different person each time. You can come, learn topics and share ideas in an open and informal atmosphere. This time we will talk about [symplectic algebra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplectic_group). 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 נדבר על [אלגברה סימפלקטית](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplectic_group). להצעת מצגת או נושא ניתן לפנות אלינו.

International Business Events Near You

Connect with your local International Business community

Business Networking, Tysons Corner!
Business Networking, Tysons Corner!
Small business Owners who do business through referrals and community. Come visit our chapter to see how help each other expand our business and maximize our time. Our group has over 30 members from different backgrounds! We meet every Wednesday morning, network, and share great ideas! We are looking for a few more like-minded business professionals to grow our group! Come visit our chapter and see if we are fit! Breakfast and drinks are provided at $30. Location: Seva Spaces Tysons 1604 Spring Hill Rd 2nd floor, Vienna, VA 22182
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.
Northern Virginia Business Alliance Breakfast
Northern Virginia Business Alliance Breakfast
Network with an average of 60+ business professionals, all attendees get an opportunity to give a 30 second elevator pitch, enjoy a light breakfast, 10 minute educational presentation on topics that change weekly, and enjoy networking before and after the meet up.
Focal Point Coaching Business Presentation
Focal Point Coaching Business Presentation
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – January 14 Business Presentation** **Featuring Eric Wojtkun of Focal Point Coaching** **Wednesday\, January 14 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Join us for our **January 14th 1 Million Cups Loudoun** meeting as we welcome **Eric Wojtkun**, founder of **Focal Point Coaching**, for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and preparing businesses to thrive before challenges arise. **About the Presenter** Eric brings a rare and compelling background to entrepreneurship. An **Army BRAT, Army Veteran, and FBI Agent**, Eric has lived in 17 places, served two overseas deployments (Bosnia and Kosovo), and worked across nearly every major FBI discipline — from violent and white-collar crime to cyber, counterintelligence, crisis response, and national security. After decades of leadership in high-stakes environments, Eric launched **Focal Point Coaching** to focus on what mattered most to him throughout his career: **helping people and organizations build resilience in the face of change and adversity**. Through executive coaching and team development, Eric helps leaders move from survival mode into what he calls **“BEAST mode”** — prepared, confident, and proactive. His exclusive resilience-focused coaching framework supports leadership, teams, processes, culture, and cyber readiness before a crisis occurs. **Where Eric Is Seeking Community Feedback** * How do you effectively market **resilience preparation** *before* a critical incident occurs? * What helps leaders and business owners clearly understand the **ROI of resilience coaching**? * How can resilience training be integrated into the flow of **normal business operations**? * What motivates leaders to prepare mentally and emotionally for the inevitable challenges of business? **Who Should Attend** Eric is especially eager to connect with: * Small to mid-sized business owners in the **hospitality industry** * Leaders responsible for teams, culture, and operations * Entrepreneurs experienced in scaling service-based businesses * Anyone interested in leadership, preparedness, and sustainable growth Come ready to listen, learn, and offer meaningful insight to support a founder building something impactful. ### 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.**
Resource Workshop - How To Use AI In Your Business
Resource Workshop - How To Use AI In Your Business
## **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.**
Northern Virginia Small Business Networking
Northern Virginia Small Business Networking
If you're ready to grow your business through meaningful relationships and high-quality referrals, this event series is for you! We're a community of local small business professionals committed to building prosperity through authentic connection and collaboration. Join us for **genuine, no-pressure networking**—no fees, no pitches, no nonsense. Just good people, good conversations, and a few refreshments to keep things relaxed. Stay for a few minutes or the whole time—whatever works for you. **This event is completely free to attend**, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We can’t wait to connect with you!
L-Lab Business Presentation
L-Lab Business Presentation
## 1 Million Cups Loudoun – January 14 ### Business Presentation Featuring Yomna Sarhan of L-Lab **Wednesday\, January 14 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Join us for our January 14th **1 Million Cups Loudoun** meeting as we welcome **Yomna Sarhan**, founder of **L-Lab**, an innovative after-school enrichment program designed to transform how children learn and grow beyond the classroom. ### About the Presenter Yomna Sarhan brings a diverse and impressive background to her entrepreneurial journey. She is a former **project manager overseeing $8M+ in government contracts**, has led **multidisciplinary teams of more than 20 employees**, and is a **multilingual consultant** who has worked in over **10 countries**. Yomna also founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the **Society of Egyptian American Professionals**, reflecting her long-standing commitment to education and community development. ### About the Business L-Lab was born out of a personal experience. When Yomna’s daughter was entering kindergarten, she discovered a lack of high-quality, enriching after-school programs in Loudoun County. Many existing programs focused solely on supervision rather than meaningful learning—despite children spending 10–15 hours per week and families investing significant resources in aftercare. L-Lab is changing that narrative. L-Lab is an **after-school language immersion enrichment program** for elementary-aged children, blending: * STEAM-based learning * Social-emotional development * Montessori-inspired approaches In addition to after-school programming, L-Lab offers **full-day camps** during school breaks, including winter, spring, and teacher workdays. ### Where Yomna Is Now L-Lab is currently in the **launch/startup phase**, with the full after-school program beginning in early January and a winter break program running at the end of December. Yomna is focused on enrollment, program validation, and building a strong foundation for growth. ### Feedback Yomna Is Seeking from the Community Yomna is coming to the 1 Million Cups stage looking for thoughtful feedback and insight on key challenges, including: * How to **shift the mindset around after-school programs** from “time-filling childcare” to meaningful enrichment * The most strategic way to **scale after a successful pilot** (January–June): * Expanding curriculum into schools * Focusing on one location first * How to **find and retain high-quality part-time staff** aligned with L-Lab’s mission and values ### Who Should Attend Yomna would especially love to have: * Entrepreneurs with experience **scaling service-based businesses** * Founders who have **modified or diversified offerings as they grew** * Parents and guardians interested in education, enrichment, and after-school programming ### 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.**