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Play4Agile LATAM - Argentina 2026
đš **ÂĄĂltima hora!** đš
⚠**Podés venir a pasar la tarde del viernes por solo $50k**
(*Incluye comidas)*
Es una gran oportunidad para **vivir la experiencia**, compartir el espacio y **encontrarte con colegas de la comunidad** đ€
Si te quedaste con ganas de sumarte⊠**ÂĄĂste puede ser tu momento!** đ
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**đČđ Se viene una nueva ediciĂłn del Play for Agile Latam**
El encuentro mundial de quienes creemos en el juego como motor de transformaciĂłn.
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CuĂĄndo: del 13 al 15 de marzo
đ§© QuĂ©: 3 dĂas de Open Space, inmersiĂłn, juegos, conversaciones y red.
**đ ÂżQuĂ© es Open Space?**
Un formato sin agenda cerrada, donde las personas proponen los temas que les importan, se arman conversaciones reales y cada quien se mueve hacia donde puede aprender, aportar y jugar de verdad.
**đ„ ÂżA quiĂ©n estĂĄ dirigido?**
A lĂderes, facilitadores, coaches, consultores, agilistas, profesionales de RRHH, educaciĂłn y a todas las personas que trabajan con equipos, cultura y cambio⊠y que creen que el juego no es una pausa, sino una forma seria de transformar.
**đ DĂłnde: Los Cuatro Amaneceres Mercedes**
Nueva ubicaciĂłn. Nuevo destino. Es-pec-ta-cu-lar.
A solo 1 hora del centro de Buenos Aires.
**đ„ QuĂ© haremos:**
Lo de siempre⊠pero con ganas acumuladas.
Juegos aplicados a equipos, liderazgo y cultura.
Nuevas dinĂĄmicas para transformar el trabajo.
Conversaciones reales, inspiraciĂłn, comunidad viva
y muchas, muchas sorpresas.
Si sos de los que creen que jugando se habla en serio,
este es tu lugar đđź
đ Preinscribite y asegurĂĄ tu cupo:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAWiaX9AEx0zbiyiVj3JjPXN3nfN_UbILKjjDYBtw8lQBxRQ/viewform
Nos vemos en marzo, player đ„
BA Coworking Coffee Meetup - Palermo (Venue provided on WhatsApp group)
please join our WhatsApp group to confirm cafe address and your assistance! https://tally.so/r/w4AO7X
Join us for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and inspiration at the BA Coworking Coffee Meetup. Whether you're a remote worker, freelancer, startup founder, or any other creative professional, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and expand your professional and social network. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, bring your enthusiasm, and let's build a supportive community of creatives together. Venue details will be shared on our WhatsApp group, so make sure to RSVP and join us for a productive and enjoyable morning of coworking and entrepreneurship!
Coaching grupal
Hay que confirmar asistencia via whatsapp. Vamos a encontrarnos a hablar e idear planes de ejecuciĂłn para nuestros objetivos personales, espirituales, y profesionales.
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Spanish on stage
## Details
***Do you live in Argentina and want to improve your Spanish in a fun and different way?***
Then this event is for you.đ
Español en escena is a gathering for foreigners where we combine acting techniques, improvisation games and real Argentine expressions that you will be able to use in your daily life.
It is not a theoretical class, nor will we review grammar. Here you will
practice speaking, playing and connecting with other people and cultures.
***What is Spanish on Stage?***
It is an event featuring theatre games that will help you find your voice, exercise your body and gain confidence when speaking. You will learn expressions and Argentine slang in real-life situations while having fun and meeting other foreigners.
***Objectives:***
* Gain confidence when speaking.
* Overcome your shyness when expressing yourself.
* Incorporate natural expressions from Argentine Spanish.
* Connect with a community of foreigners experiencing the same thing as you.
***Requirements:***
To get the most out of the experience, it is important to have at least a basic level of Spanish. If this is not the case, you can still come and enjoy the experience. The important thing is to have fun.
***What to bring?***
* Comfortable clothing.
* Water to stay hydrated.
* A desire to play, laugh and participate.
***Details:***
đ**Location:** Las Heras Park (Palermo, Buenos Aires)
đ**Time:** 6:15 p.m.
đ**Date:** Saturday, 07 March.
â°**Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes
đ°**Cost:** Free
**Age:** 18 and over
đ§Bring something to share so we can have a picnic and drink some mate.
***Bonus:***
What's more, if you enjoy the experience and want to continue learning you'll get a discount on Spanish lessons. âš
đŁ***Exclusive event for speakers of Spanish as a foreign language. In case of rain, it will be rescheduled for Saturday 14/03.***
**â ïž Please confirm your attendance. If attendance is not possible, the event should be canceled in advance. Although this is a free event, commitment is important.**
đ©***WhatsApp community:***
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMyJ1AggNJ48h1wU6S0wK6](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMyJ1AggNJ48h1wU6S0wK6)
đ© ***Instagram:***
[https://www.instagram.com/eleenescena/](https://www.instagram.com/eleenescena/)
***ÂżVivĂs en Argentina y querĂ©s mejorar tu español de una forma divertida y diferente?***
Entonces este evento es para vos.đ
Español en escena es un encuentro para extranjeros donde combinamos tĂ©cnicas de actuaciĂłn, juegos de improvisaciĂłn y expresiones argentinas reales que vas a poder usar en tu dĂa a dĂa.
No es una clase teĂłrica, ni revisaremos gramĂĄtica, acĂĄ se practica hablando, jugando y conectando con otras personas y culturas.
***¿En qué consiste español en escena?***
Es un evento en donde habrĂĄn juegos teatrales que te ayudarĂĄn a relajar la voz y el cuerpo mientras ganas confianza al hablar. AprenderĂĄs expresiones y lunfardo argentino en situaciones reales, mientras te divertĂs y conocĂ©s a otros extranjeros.
***Objetivos:***
* Ganar confianza al hablar.
* Perder la vergĂŒenza al expresarte.
* Incorporar expresiones naturales del español argentino.
* Conectarte con una comunidad de extranjeros viviendo lo mismo que vos.
***Requisitos:***
Para aprovechar la experiencia al måximo, es importante tener almenos un nivel båsico de español, en el caso de que no sea asà puedes venir a disftutar de la experiencia igual. Lo importante es divertirse.
***¿Qué traer?***
* Ropa cĂłmoda.
* Agua para hidratarte.
* Ganas de jugar, reĂr y participar.
đ **Lugar:** Parque las Heras (Palermo, Bs As)
đ **Hora:** 18:15 hs
đ **DĂa:** sĂĄbado 07 de marzo.
â° **DuraciĂłn:** 1h 30 min
đ° **Valor:** Gratis
**Edad:** mayores de 18 años
đ§Traer algo para compartir asĂ hacemos un picnic y tomamos unos mates.
***Bonus:***
AdemĂĄs, si te gusta la experiencia y querĂ©s seguir aprendiendo, te llevĂĄs un descuento en clases de español. âš
**đŁEvento exclusivo para hablantes de español como lengua extranjera. En caso de lluvia, se reprograma para el sĂĄbado 14/03.**
**â ïžConfirme su asistencia. Si no puede asistir, cancele su participaciĂłn con antelaciĂłn. Aunque se trata de un evento gratuito, es importante comprometerse.**
đ©***Comunidad Whatssap:***
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMyJ1AggNJ48h1wU6S0wK6](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMyJ1AggNJ48h1wU6S0wK6)
đ© ***Instagram:***
[https://www.instagram.com/eleenescena/](https://www.instagram.com/eleenescena/)
Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | đCulture Shock Therapy
Español Abajo
**âïž Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee âïž**
Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals.
\*\* What to expect?\*\*
âïž Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise).
âïž Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic.
âïž Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zoneâwithout feeling like a job interview.
If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again).
**Where?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine).
**How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but theyâre worth every cent).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
***
**âïžCoffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son MĂĄs Fuertes que el CafĂ©âïž**
Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquà venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas.
\*\* ¿Qué puedes esperar?\*\*
âïž Preguntas que te harĂĄn pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos).
âïž Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del trĂĄfico.
âïž DinĂĄmicas interactivas que te sacarĂĄn de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo.
Si estås listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcåstico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez).
**ÂżDĂłnde?** Diletto â PerĂłn 4217 (porque el cafĂ© sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeĂna desperdiciada).
**ÂżCuĂĄnto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sĂ, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
đ»NETWORKING en PALERMO - đ CompartĂ y ConectĂĄ
đđŒ**AmpliĂĄ tu cĂrculo social y conectĂĄ con personas fuera de tu entorno habitual**. Te invitamos a un evento Ășnico donde podrĂĄs relajarte, disfrutar de una cerveza đ», y compartir experiencias en un ambiente cĂĄlido y distendido.
Si aĂșn no te animaste a participar, ÂĄes el momento! Este encuentro estĂĄ diseñado para conocer gente nueva, generar contactos valiosos y pasarla bien.
đ„Sabemos que el primer paso puede ser difĂcil, pero ya hemos organizado mĂĄs de **150 eventos**, y siempre recibimos tanto a participantes nuevos como a aquellos que vuelven una y otra vez.
El ambiente es abierto, ameno y perfecto para hacerte sentir parte de nuestra comunidad desde el primer momento.
Si eres nuevo en la ciudad, quieres sociabilizar, conocer y conectar con gente interesante, te animo a unirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad.
đđŒ **El evento es GRATUITO**. El CONSUMO es OBLIGATORIO.
đ **Edades habituales**: entre 30 y 60 años.
ÂĄNo te pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tus horizontes! ÂĄTe esperamos!
PLAY4AGILE LATAM. Full day en Mercedes
đČ Play4Agile quiere que cada vez haya mĂĄs gente jugando.
Y si nunca viniste, te cuento qué es:
Es una experiencia de aprendizaje en formato Open Space, donde las personas proponen los temas que quieren conversar y trabajar.
No hay agenda cerrada.
No hay panelistas.
No hay pĂșblico pasivo.
Hay personas reales trayendo desafĂos reales, jugando en serio para aprender y transformar su forma de liderar y trabajar.
Por eso lanzamos el Pase de un dĂa đ
đż Puedes venir el sĂĄbado para disfrutar de:
đČ Juegos con propĂłsito.
đŹ Conversaciones que importan.
â Mates y comunidad.
đł Naturaleza.
đ€ Networking con colegas de todo LATAM.
đ Los Cuatro Amaneceres â Buenos Aires
đ° Pase de dĂa: $80.000
đœïž Incluye desayuno + almuerzo + merienda
No es una conferencia.
No es un curso tradicional.
Es un dĂa que puede cambiar cĂłmo liderĂĄs, cĂłmo aprendĂ©s y con quiĂ©n conectĂĄs.
đ„ No te lo podĂ©s perder.
ElegĂ tu dĂa y venite.
đinfo al +5491164094670
Nos vemos en marzo, player đ„
NightCrawl BA
Join our **Night Crawl**!
WeÂŽre planning an unforgotable night to make great memories and friendships
â ïž NEW: The tour is for people aged 25 or older. If youâre younger you can join on Fridays (write us for more details)
ITINERARY:
8:30 PM to 10:00 PM: First bar with complimentary pizza
10:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Second bar with a welcome shot
11:30 PM to 1:00 AM: Third bar with a welcome shot
1:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Nightclub with priority entrance
We have a [group chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) to meet others attending
ïž How to get the entrance?
- On [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-488189)
- At the first venue
If you buy it before Saturday, itâs cheaper
âš What is included?
- Pizza in the first bar
- A shot in the second and third bar
- Club entry withoutt queue
- Games to meet other friends
- The best energy to make it an unforgettable night
See you!
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ÂĄĂnete a nuestro Night Crow!
Estamos planeando una noche inolvidable para crear grandes recuerdos y amistades
â ïž NUEVO: El tour es para mayores de 25 años. Si eres menor, puedes unirte los viernes (escrĂbenos para mĂĄs informaciĂłn).
ITINERARIO:
20:30 a 22hrs: Primer bar con bandejeo de pizza incluido
22 a 23:30hrs: Segundo bar con shot de bienvenida
23:30 a 1am: Tercer bar con shot de bienvenida
1am a 7am: Club nocturno con entrada preferencial
Hay un [chat grupal](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) para conocer a otros asistentes
ïž ÂżCĂłmo conseguir la entrada?
- En [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-488189)
- En el primer bar, en efectivo.
⚠¿Qué incluye?
- Pizza en el primer bar
- Un shot en el segundo y tercer bar
- Entrada al club sin filas
- Juegos para conocer gente
- El mejor ambiente para una noche inolvidable
ÂĄNos vemos!
Naveguenos en Velero desde Palermo
Saldremos a navegar en mi velero desde mariana Puerto Norte (ubicada en Palermo, frente a aeroparque Jorge Newbery) Av. Rafael Obligado 4899.
IG: velebaires
https://youtu.be/S5EjxJGS15Q
El precio por persona es de $20.000.
Soy instructor de nåutica, si quieren les puedo enseñar a navegar. Realice el curso de Piloto de yate (habilitación que permite cruzar Oceanos)
* No necesitas tener experiencia.
* En caso de lluvia, se suspende.
* Trae ropa cĂłmoda, nada en especial.
* Sugerimos llegar 10 minutos antes de la salida.
* Cupos disponibles por orden de llegada.
* No incluye comida ni bebidas. Puedes traer lo que quieras (no estĂĄn permitidas las bebidas alcohĂłlicas)
* La serie de mi velero tomó fama por su seguridad y fortaleza, ya que cruzó el Océano Atlåntico y navegó de Ushuaia al Polo Norte ida y vuelta.
Nos reunimos en la entrada del Puerto.
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Build Smarter â Grow Without Burnout | Career Pivot Lessons (Ashburn)
# âš Real Founder Lessons for Builders & Career Pivoters (Ashburn)
**Saturday, March 14 âą 2â4 PM âą Ashburn, VA**
What if growing your work didnât have to come with constant exhaustion?
This entrepreneur-focused session is a behind-the-scenes conversation about how to build, pivot, and scale **without burning yourself out** â and without chasing work that drains your energy.
Whether youâre launching something new, navigating a career pivot, or rebuilding after a layoff, the principles are the same:
đ protect your energy
đ make smarter pivots
đ build momentum that lasts
đ apply AI practically to support smarter decisions and workflows
Over 12 years, Iâve launched **7 startups and side hustles** â alongside **21 years in corporate tech leadership**. The biggest lesson wasnât scaling tacticsâŠ
It was learning when to pivot, how to sustain momentum, and how to align what energizes you with what serves your customers â an approach that generated **revenue** in my first full-time year without burnout.
A key part of that evolution has been learning how to integrate AI in grounded, practical ways â helping accelerate testing, decision-making, and workflow clarity without adding complexity.
During this session, Iâll share real founder insights â including a live screen walkthrough â showing how smart pivots happen and what separates intentional growth from reactive hustle.
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## What Weâll Explore
1. **How to recognize when to pivot â and when to stay the course**
2. **Building energy-first systems instead of burnout cycles**
3. **Founder decision-making under pressure**
4. **Designing work that supports long-term momentum**
5. **Why sustainable growth outperforms hustle culture**
6. **Using AI strategically to support pivots, experimentation, and smarter workflows**
This is not a lecture or pitch â itâs a grounded founder conversation for people who want to grow smarter and build work that lasts.
Expect practical thinking, humor, and takeaways you can use immediately.
***
## Event Details
đ” $20 RSVP â includes coffee + snacks
đ Ashburn, VA (exact address shared after RSVP)
đ 2:00 PM â 4:00 PM
đ„ Max 15 attendees â intentionally small for meaningful conversation
Most attendees are professionals, founders, and growth-minded builders navigating reinvention, pivots, or startup ideas.
***
## About the Space â Startup Garage Style
Hosted in my early-founder style startup garage â a **bright, spacious, comfortable Ashburn living room** designed for focused conversation and practical learning. These sessions are intentionally intimate â closer to a founder roundtable than a seminar.
***
## Background â Corporate to Founder Journey
After **21 years in corporate tech leadership**, including senior director role, I transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, building on years of startup and side-hustle experience.
If youâre exploring a career pivot or next chapter, youâll find this conversation highly practical.
***
## đ Builder Ecosystem & Resources
đ Website: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
â¶ YouTube (300K+ views): [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness)
đŒ LinkedIn (4K+ followers): [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/)
đ€ Meetup Community: [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/)
đ Amazon Author Page (2 Books published, more on the way): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)
Everything shared comes from lived founder experience â not theory.
***
**Space is intentionally limited to ensure focused discussion, interactive learning, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.**
Station Alpha + Founder Institute: Startup Spring in partnership with Startup DC
IMPORTANT: for this event please make sure you've RSVP'd at [https://luma.com/4usyy9d7](https://luma.com/4usyy9d7) to see the address and additional information.
# Spring is Coming!
âSome winters are for hibernating, but this isnât one of them.
â
[Station Alpha](https://stationalpha.org/) and [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/), in collaboration with Startup DC, are partnering on this public meetup celebrating fresh ideas, new beginnings, and the unstoppable energy of the startup ecosystem in the National Capital Region. With generous support from [Unstuck Labs](https://unstucklabs.com/), this event brings together founders, builders, investors, operators, and the startup-curious for an evening that feels like the first warm day after a long winter - optimistic, electric, and full of possibility.
\* âExpect great connections with people who are actually building things, not just talking about them.
\* Expect lightning pitches from awesome startups moving fast and thinking big.
\* Expect conversations that start casually and turn into collaborations, partnerships, or maybe even the next breakout company.
âSpring is when things grow, and startups are no different. Come meet the people shaping whatâs next in the National Capital Region - and maybe plant a few seeds of your own.
## â**Agenda**
* â5:30 â 6:45 \| Networking
* â6:45 â 7:15 \| Quick welcome\, announcements and lightning pitches
* â7:15 \- 8:30 \| More networking
## â**ââFood&Bev**
âFood and beverages will be provided, thanks to our generous partners [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/) and [Unstuck Labs](https://www.unstucklabs.com/)!
## âParking and Transportation
* âStreet parking is limited
* âThere is a lot of garage parking nearby, e.g. 1200n N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201 **for <$10/day**
* âUnstuck Labsâ office is located across the street from the Clarendon Metro station on the Silver and Orange Lines (two stops from the Blue Line and three stops from DC). There is also a separate entrance to the building directly from the Metro station.
## âAbout Station Alpha
â[Station Alpha](https://stationalpha.org/) is an angel group built for founders and investors who believe the best outcomes are engineered - together. We source standout opportunities, educate our members, and convene in-person to help great companies become inevitable.
âWe are global and industry agnostic â evaluating every opportunity on its own merits. We back differentiated companies with defensible advantages and a credible path to scale.
## â**About Founder Institute**
âThe **[Founder Institute](https://fi.co/)** is the worldâs most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
## â**âHuge thanks to our sponsors, partners, and organizers!**
* â[Unstuck Labs](https://www.unstucklabs.com/)!
* â[Station Alpha](https://stationalpha.org/)
* â[Founder Institute](https://fi.co/)
* â[Craftus](https://craftus.com/)
Resource Presentation - Build Systems That Support Your Growth
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun â Resource Presentation**
**Why Not Today? Build Systems That Support Your Growth**
**Presented by Leslie Kane, Founder of Why Not Today?**
**Wednesday March 25th \| 9:00 AM â 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for a powerful resource presentation designed to help entrepreneurs move from scattered effort to sustainable momentum.
***
## **About the Session**
Entrepreneurs rarely struggle because they lack ideas.
They struggle because everything lives in their head.
In this session, **Leslie Kane**, founder of **Why Not Today?**, will explore how developing intentional systems creates clarity, focus, and forward progress in business.
Drawing from decades of leadership experience and working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Leslie shares how structure reduces overwhelm, simplifies decision-making, and transforms inconsistent action into repeatable success.
If youâre building a business and constantly feeling stretched thin, this conversation will challenge you to ask a powerful question:
**Why not today?**
***
## **What Youâll Gain**
* Insight into why systems are critical for growth
* Practical perspective on turning ideas into structured action
* A framework for reducing overwhelm
* A mindset shift from reactive to intentional leadership
This is not about adding more to your plate â itâs about building the foundation that allows your business to grow without burning you out.
***
## **About 1 Million Cups**
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through conversation and collaboration. Loudounâs chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us for coffee, connection, and a conversation that may completely change how you approach your business growth.
Cigars & Startups DC
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!
DC Service Jam 2026
**DC Service Jam is back.** This March, SD:DC is hosting the DC edition of Global Service Jam 2026 week. We are part of a worldwide movement of designers, strategists, and curious minds who come together to build real service concepts from scratch.
From **Saturday March 14 to Sunday March 15**, you'll work in a small team around a secret theme revealed at kick-off. No briefs, no client. Just hands-on design, rapid prototyping, and plenty of Post-its.
This year we're bringing AI into the mix. Throughout the weekend we'll look at how AI tools can support service design work, as a sensemaking tool, to build artifacts faster, and to push prototypes further.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
**Saturday March 14th**
* **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast (theme reveal + team formation)
* **10am - 6pm:** full day of research, ideation, and prototyping (meals provided)
* **6:30pm (optional):** social / happy hour (nearby bar)
**Sunday March 15th**
* **9 - 10am:** social / breakfast
* **10am - 12pm:** finalize prototyping & storytelling
* **12pm - 2pm:** present your work and share what DC made with the world
**WHO SHOULD COME**
You don't need to be a service designer. If you're a UX or product designer, strategist, public servant, researcher, or just someone curious about how services actually work, you're welcome here.
**LOGISTICS**
* **Dates:** Saturday March 14th & Sunday 15th (ending at 2pm)
* **Venue:** SteamPunk, McLean, VA
* **Capacity:** 50 spots only (first come, first served)
* **Attendee fee:** $60\* (covers meals, materials, and space)
*\* If the fee is a barrier for you, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available, just reach out to Sergio Venegas directly for a code.*
**WHAT TO BRING**
âïž An open mind and a willingness to make things
âïž Laptop and charger
âïž Curiosity about Service Design (no experience needed)
**Follow SD:DC on LinkedIn and @DCServiceJam on Instagram for updates!**
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Many thanks to our host and sponsor, **SteamPunk**
*Design. Disrupt, Repeat. Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach. We put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.*
McLean Business Forum
A weekly networking meeting where we have a lot of fun and of course, meet other busy professionals!
GRID Fix & Flip Bootcamp
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* Define your ZONE and build a personal buy box
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**Rob Chevez**, Founder and CEO of GRID Capital Partners, has led and participated in over **$2B in real estate transactions** and built a national investor ecosystem focused on turning earned income into long-term wealth. He brings a systems-first, execution-driven approach to launching and scaling investment businesses.
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Together, Rob and Mark teach from active experience, not theoryâso what you learn is grounded in real decisions, real numbers, and real execution.
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**đ Bonus:** Bring a spouse or team member at no additional cost ($5,000 value)
**đ„ Seats are limited** to keep the experience hands-on and interactive
No prior experience required.
No need to quit your job.
Just a willingness to take action.
If youâre ready to stop overthinking and start building real momentum in real estate, this bootcamp is built for you.





















