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**Open Coffee Meetup will be held at *Cafe Alsur \| Lluria*** Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our **Open Coffee sessions** bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives. Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community. **Who joins** Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world. **How to prepare** * Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared * Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring * Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss **About the Organizer – [SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator](https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/ "https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/")** SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals. **Next opportunities** Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/"). * **[Startups](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile "https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile")**[ Express your Interest here](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile "https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile") \- You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition\. * **[Investors](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform")**[ Express your Interest here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform") \- Explore our hands\-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence\.

You will have interesting debates and opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and investors from the elite entrepreneurial ecosystem in Barcelona. It is a gateway to socialize and connect with people with multiple ideas and businesses that will open more doors for you. We will create a large community of investors, freelancers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, startups... Success and high-level networking entertainment are guaranteed. Additionally, you have the option to join the international event that will take place on the lower floor. You can't miss it. It is located in one of the best areas of Barcelona (Universitat). ______________________________________________ Podreis tener debates interesantes y oportunidades de establecer contactos con otros emprendedores, inversores del ecosistema emprendedor de élite en la ciudad condal Es una puerta de entrada para sociabilizar y conectar con personas con multiples ideas y negocios que os abrirán más puertas Crearemos una gran comunidad de inversores, freelancers, emprendedores, nomadas digitales, starts up... El éxito el entretenimiento de networking de alto nivel están asegurados. Ademas teneis la opcion de uniros al evento internacional que se hara en la planta inferior No os lo podeis perder Esta situado en una de las mejores de Barcelona (Universitat)

Seas SysAdmin, Developer, DBA, InfoSec, Networking o de cualquier profesión ligada a sistemas. Incluso si te interesa este ámbito, las #AdminBirras 🍻 son tu lugar 🗓️ 15 de Enero desde las 19:30 Hs. 📍[PIBÄ Barcelona (Sector Arriba) Carrer d'Enric Granados, 77, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uDoiRDwDsjNBsWkcA?g_st=ipc) ¡Te esperamos!

Barcelona cosmopolita Meetup é para todos aqueles que amam a cultura. Estamos aqui para lhe oferecer a oportunidade de praticar a língua portuguesa ou brasileira e também para aqueles que desejam saber mais sobre a cultura espanhola. Gostaríamos que todos participassem do evento, eles se sentirão em casa e teremos bons momentos juntos! No intercâmbio de idiomas luso-brasileiro e espanhol, praticaremos e desfrutaremos! Nós nos encontramos às 19h, se você chegar mais tarde, esperamos por você! Não importa se você não fala português ou espanhol, você aprenderá um pouco de português ou espanhol. O importante é fazer amigos! Encontramos um novo lugar muito central em Barcelona com super vibes, onde conhecer, os hambúrgueres e tapas são muito bons, teremos um grande momento! Também praticando com um copo de vinho serve para falar melhor. Vamos compartilhar um bom momento trocando nossas línguas e cultura também!.🇵🇹 🇧🇷 \`\`\` Este evento é gratuito, mas como o bar nos cede o seu espaço, pedem que cada pessoa tome pelo menos uma bebida mínima. Gostaria de lembrar que é obrigatório se inscrever na página do Meetup quando quiser participar de um evento. Quero também ressaltar que é necessário ter um comportamento correto e adequado em todas as atividades propostas, e que caso não seja o caso, os organizadores reservam-se o direito de admissão dos participantes, não sendo permitido nenhum tipo de spam. \`\`\` bcninternacionaevets Instagram:[https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYC6UlC17F/?igshid=uxhu68mt2ioa___________________](https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYC6UlC17F/?igshid=uxhu68mt2ioa___________________) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Barcelona cosmopolitan Meetup es para todos aquellos que aman la cultura \. Estamos aquí para ofrecerte la oportunidad de practicar el idioma portugués o brasileño y también para los que desean saber más sobre la cultura española\. ¡Nos gustaría que todos se unan al evento\, se sentirán como en casa y lo pasaremos bien juntos\! En el intercambio de idioma portugués\-brasileño y español vamos a practiar y disfrutar\! Quedamos a las 19h\, si llegas mas tarde te esperamos\! No importa si no sabes hablar portugués o español\, aprenderás algo de portugués o español\. Lo importante es hacer amistad\! Hemos encontrado un nuevo lugar muy céntrico en Barcelona con super buen rollo\, donde reunirnos\, las hamburgesas y las tapas están muy buenas\, lo pasaremos genial\! Además practicar con una copa de vino sirve para hablar mejor\. Compartiremos un buen momento intercambiando nuestros idiomas y cultura también\! Este evento es gratuito, aunque dado que el bar nos presta su espacio, nos piden que cada persona tome al menos una consumición mínima. Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento. También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas,y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes.No se permite ningún tipo de spam. bcninternacionaevets Instagram:[https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYC6UlC17F/?igshid=uxhu68mt2ioa](https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYC6UlC17F/?igshid=uxhu68mt2ioa)

*Hi, join us for another amazing event organized by **Barcelona Digital Nomads community**. (All info about our community below WhatsApp groups, Linktree, consulting, etc.).* **🎟️ Tickets on LUMA** ([70+ already signed up](https://luma.com/fd0jqrpt?utm_source=meetup)) *** ​**WHAT TO EXPECT:** * ​**🌐 NETWORKING:** 120+ BCN professionals, a very friendly and gender-balanced crowd! **(Expats & Locals, Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Digital Nomads, etc.)** * ​💃 **MUSIC / DJs:** There is a separate room inside, where we have DJs after 10 pm. * ​**🎭 Amazing private mansion venue** with a terrace, Salvador Dali's paintings, a lounge design, sofas, etc. **(If you're a first-timer, you'll be very f\*\*king impressed!)** **PROGRAM/LINEUP:** * ​**Terrace Networking (7 pm - 10 pm)** \- No direct music on the terrace\. * ​**DJs' LINEUP in PARTY ROOM in the back!** ​**We'll have an easy NETWORKING GAME, it's called HAPPY HOUR 🍻🍻🍻 from 7 pm - to - 9 pm:** Beer 3,5e - Wine/Cava/Vermut 4e - Mixed Drink Gin&Tonic/Aperol Spritz/ - 10e.​ ​​**Gender Balanced, 50:50 Event:** we're selling the same amount of male and female tickets. To achieve balance we have more early bird tickets for WOMEN and more 1st release for MEN. *Why? When it's balanced everybody feels more comfortable.* ​***REFUND POLICY:*** *we only refund requests that come via email 8 hours before the start of the event.* **🎟️ Tickets on LUMA** \-\-\-\-\-\- ​**🌎 ABOUT BDN:** *We're one of the biggest communities in town, with 3000+ members. We organize weekly events such as afterwork meetups, coworking days, networking dinners, etc.)* * ​​*📲 Barcelona Digital Nomads* ***[WhatsApp Community](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads) (via LinkTree).*** * ​*🌐 Barcelona Business Networking Circle* ***[WhatsApp Community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DzePn7uLVeIKR1N3qZkq5r)*** 👩‍💼 **CONSULTATIONS:** We help our members with [DIGITAL NOMAD VISA, TAX, NIE, etc.](https://h9vlm49h6fl.typeform.com/BDNform) 💎 **COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS & COLLABS:** * ​**ENSO Coliving** (10% discount on your first month, [explained in our LinkTree](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads)) * **[REBOOT](https://www.rebootbruc.com/) GYM 10% OFF** – Train at Barcelona’s most exclusive fitness club, **get an exclusive offer and** **10% off on 1-6 month full access gym plans** and 10% off all fitness classes! * **30% Discount on Coding Bootcamps with CODEWORKS:** An exclusive opportunity for our community to join a BootCamp with a 30% discount on (8-week and 12-week) courses! Book a [FREE info call](https://codeworks.me/contact/).​ * ​**CROISSANT App** \| Membership for 30\+ coworking spaces in Barcelona \([€15 discount link](https://www.getcroissant.com/a/viktor36)) * ​**ClassPass:** [1-month free](https://classpass.com/refer/SD1GSFVH0) membership trial for 100+ gyms, fitness classes & wellness experiences across Barcelona. See you around!

**[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** Join the Groove: Open Mic & Birthday Celebration at Nomad House! 🎸 ​Barcelona’s vibrant musical trio, @thesharlatans, invites you to a special night of music, community, and celebration at Nomad House. This Thursday, we aren't just hosting our signature Open Mic; we are celebrating the birthday of our virtuoso guitarist, Álvaro Pooley! ​Whether you are a local musician looking to showcase your talent on a professional stage or a music lover seeking an elegant vibe and vibrant fusion of Funk, Soul, and Rock, this is the place to be. Come for the talent, stay for the party, and experience the energy that makes us one of Barcelona's amazing live acts. **​Entry: Free**

Un encuentro de **terapia grupal mensual para mujeres** diseñado para explorar tu mundo interno, comprender tus emociones, desarmar patrones que te limitan y recuperar la fuerza de tu autenticidad. Si estás esperando “el momento perfecto” para ocuparte de lo que te pasa… **este puede ser el comienzo.** En Barcelona estoy creando un espacio íntimo, cuidado y profundamente humano donde cada mujer puede reconocerse, escucharse y animarse a habitar una versión más honesta de sí misma. A través del trabajo en grupo, reflexión guiada y ejercicios de conciencia emocional, vas a encontrar claridad, alivio y nuevas formas de responder a lo que vivís. ### 📍 DÓNDE Nos reunimos en el **Parque de la Maternidad**, un espacio al aire libre, tranquilo y contenido. En caso de lluvia, nos encontramos en el **Bar Viena (Av. Diagonal 609 – Les Corts)**. Espacio reducido para asegurar un acompañamiento real y cercano. ### **RESERVÁ TU LUGAR / PAGO** Los encuentros grupales son actividades de pago, ya que implican un espacio profesional, cuidado y sostenido por una especialista en salud mental. **Costo: euros por persona.** El pago se realiza el día del encuentro, en efectivo o por Bizum. Este espacio no reemplaza un proceso psicológico individual, pero **lo complementa**, ofreciendo un marco de reflexión, crecimiento y sostén emocional. ### ÚNETE AL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP Para recibir novedades y próximos encuentros del Círculo: **[GRUPO DE WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjHrQ3n9IL2317A9ipZFmh?mode=hqrt1)** **Te invito a conocer [mi pagina web](http://www.carlascolaro.com/) y mi [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/psi.carlascolaro_tucoach/) para mas información!**

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LORhahhJLdlF4DrpZ7fMjU) Come and say hi! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS** [Founder Stack™](https://barcelonaentrepreneurs.com/founder-stack/) — access essential tools and exclusive services discounts curated for Barcelona entrepreneurs.

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting to share ideas, build relationships, and spark new opportunities. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, this is a space to meet people who value growth, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. Agenda: -6 pm - 6:15 - Introductions -6:15 - 7 pm - Share anything you want ideas on and get input from the group - 8 minutes per person -7 pm - 8 pm - Freestyle Afterwards we sometimes go somewhere for a meal/drink Language: English (Non-English speakers welcome, but everything is in English) Note: Max, the host will not attend. send host a message to join the WhatsApp group

¿Quieres una web profesional pero te frena pensar que “no eres técnico/a”? En este curso práctico de 2 horas te acompaño paso a paso para entender qué necesitas de verdad y cómo montar (o mejorar) una web que se vea profesional, sea clara y ayude a que la gente entienda tu negocio en segundos. No es teoría: saldrás con estructura, claridad y un plan de acción concreto para tu web y tu contenido. **Qué aprenderás (y aplicarás):** * Cómo definir tu mensaje para que se entienda en segundos * Qué páginas son imprescindibles en una web de negocio (y qué poner en cada una) * Estructura que convierte: menú, secciones y llamadas a la acción claras * Bases de SEO para empezar bien sin agobiarte * Qué contenido crear después para ganar visibilidad y clientes * Siguientes pasos: plan simple para los próximos 7–14 días **Para quién es este curso:** * Emprendedores, freelancers y pequeñas empresas * Personas que quieren una web sin programar y sin tecnicismos * Quienes ya tienen web pero quieren que se vea más profesional y convierta mejor **Qué te llevas:** * Tu pagina web profesional ya publicada **Formato:** Sesión práctica (ejercicios + ejemplos + Q&A) **Sobre la formadora:** Soy Adina Harnagea, especialista en comunicación y marketing digital en Barcelona. Trabajo con negocios desde 2009 y vengo de la TV y la radio en directo: mi enfoque es claridad, estructura y resultados reales. **Obligatorio traer:** Portátil + cargador (y accesos a tu web/dominio/hosting si ya los tienes). **Fecha y hora:** **Viernes, 16 de enero — 10:00 a 12:00** Plaza Universitat 3, planta 6 Oficina MyEventLinks

‼️INSCRIPCIÓN CHICAS ‼️ 🚨 Chicas de 30 a 42 años, os necesitamos 🚨 💘 Este sábado 17 de enero vuelve el Speed Dating más divertido de Barcelona y la prioridad ahora mismo es contar con más mujeres 🙋‍♀️✨ Si te apetece: 💬 conocer gente nueva 🍸 tomar algo en buen ambiente 😂 reírte y vivir una experiencia diferente 👉 Este plan es para ti. 💶 Precio: 12€ con consumición incluida ⚠️ Plazas limitadas — prioridad para chicas de 30–42 Entrada a las 17:45 Os enviaremos un mensaje de confirmación de asistencia! Inscríbete aquí y reserva tu sitio 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8kzPL7z8uYeW2xskoKAwRIU8tT9Clm_6C-l-G6RV8twmNXA/viewform?usp=preview 💘 Anímate y vente con una amiga 💘 ……………………………………………………… ‼️INSCRIPTION GIRLS ‼️ 🚨 Calling all women aged 30–42! 🚨 💘 This Saturday, January 17th, the most fun Speed Dating event in Barcelona is happening — and right now we’re especially looking for more women to join 🙋‍♀️✨ If you feel like: 💬 meeting new people 🍸 enjoying a drink in a great atmosphere 😂 having fun and doing something different 👉 This plan is for you. 💶 Price: €12 (one drink included) ⚠️ Limited spots — priority for women aged 30–42 Entrance 17:45 We will send you a confirmation of assistance message! Sign up here and save your spot 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8kzPL7z8uYeW2xskoKAwRIU8tT9Clm_6C-l-G6RV8twmNXA/viewform?usp=preview 💘 Bring a friend and come enjoy the night! 💘

Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures. **What we will cover** * Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics; * Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures; * Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees. **Who should attend** * Cloud architects and platform engineers; * DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads; * FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads. **Why attend** This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively. Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.

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/.

After a short break, Pitch Labs is back with the first event of the 2026 season. Styled after a 'pitch competition', this event is for entrepreneurs, and the entrepreneurial-curious. Learn about on-going initiatives from local area founders, and there will be ample time for networking. This event will bring together start-up founders and enthusiasts in the DMV area for an exciting opportunity to hear about a fellow founder, and give feedback on their pitch and product, and get to network around founders from the area. Location: 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax VA - many thanks to our venue sponsor Fairfax Country Economic Development **Our Agenda:** 1\. Basic group introductions 2\. First "Pitch" Presentation \(\~15 minutes\) 3\. Community Q&A 4\. Second "Pitch" Presentation \(\~15 minutes\) 5\. Community Q&A 6\. Break out sessions & general networking More information will be provided as we get closer to the meetup. **Speakers** TBD Parking will be shared before the event. Pitch Labs is a member of the [DMV Petri Dish Network](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/ "https://www.dmvpetridish.com/")

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.**

## **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.**

Join us for an evening of networking and insightful discussions at our Cigars & Startups Networking Night, hosted by Cigars and Startups DC. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or a tech aficionado, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. We'll have premium cigars, drinks and talk about the exciting topics of entrepreneurship, securing venture capital funding, and the intersection of technology startups and the cigar industry. Sip on fine drinks, enjoy premium cigars, and engage in lively conversations with fellow guests who share your passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, seek investment opportunities, or simply unwind after a long day, this event promises to offer a unique blend of business insights and leisure. Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to mingle with the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem while enjoying the finer things in life. Thanks to our sponsors @Hunter from Next.Law, @Richard from Ashira Finanical and @Andrew from Zccounting.com Note: Because my company (Zccounting) is a bookkeeping and accounting firm, not a licensed tobacco dealer I will not be selling cigars and your ticket only includes "entry" to the VIP lounge and event, however, I'm super generous and will share as many cigars as you can smoke at the event from my personal collection for no fee whatsoever!

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)