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**Please read the entire invitation carefully before registering!** We are delighted to invite you to a unique dining experience at **Restaurant Schnuggenbock**, located just outside Teufen (see *Transportation* details below). The restaurant is renowned for its charming concept—**living and dining as in our grandparents’ time**. This theme is reflected in every detail: from the rustic, authentic ambiance to the selection of beverages (please note that soft drinks such as Coke or Sprite are not available), to the hearty traditional Swiss cuisine. There is no online menu—after all, *Grandma didn’t have the internet!*—and even the payment method stays true to the theme, as **only cash is accepted** (no cards or Twint). **Important Information** * The dinner will be served as a **buffet**, priced at **CHF 49.50 per person** (excluding beverages). **Transportation** * The restaurant is **not directly accessible by public transport**. If you plan to arrive by train, please leave a message so that special transportation from the restaurant can be arranged. * If you do not have access to a car (**4-wheel drive due to snow road conditions is mandatory!!**), please indicate this in a message below so that transportation can be coordinated accordingly. For more information about the venue, please visit: [https://www.waldegg.ch/gastronomie/schnuggenbock](https://www.waldegg.ch/gastronomie/schnuggenbock)

Feeling a bit lonely sometimes? Want to meet people who actually care about each other? This is a casual get-together where we get to know each other, share what we can give and what we might need, and start building a community where no one is alone. We’ll: • Chat and share a little about ourselves • Talk about how we can help each other out—skills, time, or just a friendly ear • Brainstorm ideas for future meetups, projects, and ways to support each other No pressure, no rules—just show up, hang out, and see who you connect with. Bring your ideas, your energy, or just yourself. Come as you are—everyone’s welcome!

**Please read the entire invitation carefully before registering!** We are delighted to invite you to a unique dining experience at **Restaurant Schnuggenbock**, located just outside Teufen (see *Transportation* details below). The restaurant is renowned for its charming concept—**living and dining as in our grandparents’ time**. This theme is reflected in every detail: from the rustic, authentic ambiance to the selection of beverages (please note that soft drinks such as Coke or Sprite are not available), to the hearty traditional Swiss cuisine. There is no online menu—after all, *Grandma didn’t have the internet!*—and even the payment method stays true to the theme, as **only cash is accepted** (no cards or Twint). **Important Information** * The dinner will be served as a **buffet**, priced at **CHF 49.50 per person** (excluding beverages). **Transportation** * The restaurant is **not directly accessible by public transport**. If you plan to arrive by train, please leave a message so that special transportation from the restaurant can be arranged. * If you do not have access to a car (**4-wheel drive due to snow road conditions is mandatory!!**), please indicate this in a message below so that transportation can be coordinated accordingly. For more information about the venue, please visit: [https://www.waldegg.ch/gastronomie/schnuggenbock](https://www.waldegg.ch/gastronomie/schnuggenbock)

**A nourishing evening for heart, voice, and soul.** Join us for a gentle singing circle as we sing, listen, and connect through the sound of our voices, guided by our guest Nicole and accompanied by the harmonium. Repeated sentences (mantras) in different languages guide us into calmness, clarity, and inner openness. Come to sing, to listen & enjoy the joy of sound. No yoga or meditation experience needed. Open to all. **Price & Registration** * Firm price: CHF30 (no cancellation) * Flex price: CHF35 (cancel up to 48h prior) **\>\> Book our spot [HERE](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/ca6ca6d0-c075-4ccc-8899-d1290fdf8ca5).** All details available on http://www.bubbleyoga.ch Come as you are & bring your friends! *** *** Bubble Yoga Kirchgasse 12 9000 St. Gallen *NB: The entrance door is at the BACK of the building, from the pathway facing Magnihalden fountain*

AI isn’t just for techies anymore—it’s for everyone. Join us for a relaxed meetup where we chat about how AI shows up in everyday life. We’ll swap ideas, tips, and “wow… or huh?” moments about using AI for work, learning, creativity, and daily tasks. No experience needed, no presentations, no pressure—just open conversation and curiosity. Come hang out, ask questions, share what you’ve tried, or just listen and learn. All are welcome 🙂

Feeling a bit lonely sometimes? Want to meet people who actually care about each other? This is a casual get-together where we get to know each other, share what we can give and what we might need, and start building a community where no one is alone. We’ll: • Chat and share a little about ourselves • Talk about how we can help each other out—skills, time, or just a friendly ear • Brainstorm ideas for future meetups, projects, and ways to support each other No pressure, no rules—just show up, hang out, and see who you connect with. Bring your ideas, your energy, or just yourself. Come as you are—everyone’s welcome!

**Join Anne in the cosy Bubble Yoga studio or online to close your week wrapping yourself in the softness of this Yin practice.** Landing from your day with soft movements and some myofascial release elements, leading to soothing yin and restorative poses. Embracing stillness and simplicity to restore balance and nourishment. Welcome to your Sunday night cocoon. **Class in English // Open to all levels** **Join at the studio or live online via Zoom.** **\>\> Registrations mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Yoga mats & all equipment available at the studio. Simply bring comfy clothes to move. **Pricing options:** '2 for 1' Welcome Pack CHF 35 1 month unlimited Intro Pass CHF85 ZOOM Drop-in class CHF20 STUDIO Drop-in class CHF35 / Abos available. All details available on [http://www.bubbleyoga.ch](http://www.bubbleyoga.ch/) Come as you are & bring your friends! *** Bubble Yoga Kirchgasse 12 9000 St. Gallen *NB: The entrance door is at the BACK of the building, from the pathway facing Magnihalden fountain*

**Join Anina every Sunday morning for an open level Hatha Yoga class!** This class is our way to #GiveBack to our Community, making yoga accessible to all with a reduced class price. It is an invitation to come together and share our love of yoga to serve others. The funds collected with the Community Classes are donated in equal parts to the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation and Paréa SG, supporting broader communities through your own practice. Expect a balance of postures, breath and meditation practices, led each week with a specific theme drawn from the yoga philosophy - reflecting on how your practice on the mat can also nourish your daily life. **Class in English // Open Levels** Space is limited to 10 students. **\>\> Registration is mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Donation price is on 'pay what you can' basis, starting at CHF10. Yoga mats & equipment provided at the studio, simply come with comfortable clothes to move. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The **Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation**'s mission is to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation by empowering global, impoverished communities through efforts of education and entrepreneurship. You can learn more about the foundation [here](https://yogamedicine.com/india-seva/). **Paréa St. Gallen** supports humanitarian projects for displaced people at Europe’s borders. Every contribution goes directly to projects that provide safety, dignity, and essential resources to those in need. Additionally, Paréa SG organises events and campaigns to raise awareness about refugees' reality, aiming to foster understanding and solidarity within Swiss society.

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/.

## **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.**

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.**

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 :)

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!

Join Team Network’s Vienna Venture Network Captains Mark Sweeney, Laurel Corridon and John Partridge for online networking on Zoom. Meeting ID: 301-370-5351. Passcode: 010192