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Early-stage founders move faster when they validate smarter. This hands-on session walks through a simple, repeatable process for using AI to validate any startup idea in minutes. You'll learn how to clarify your concept, identify real customers, map competitors, and avoid the most common mistakes founders make. The session also includes a live demonstration of how AI can streamline validation and help you make confident go/no-go decisions. If you're looking for a smart, fast way to validate your startup idea, this event is for you! **❯ RSVP now at 👉** **[https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134) to get your link and join us live!** **❯❯ What You'll Learn:** * Discover how to quickly validate your startup concept with AI, ensuring you're on the right track. * Learn how to identify and engage real customers to solve actual pain points. * Understand how to analyze competitors and refine your offering to stand out in the market. * Gain the tools to make confident go/no-go decisions, minimizing risk and maximizing success. **❯❯ Featured Expert:** * **[Scott Ford](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsford/) \- Co\-founder & CEO @ [SparkRockets](https://app.sparkrockets.com/?utm_source=fivalidate):** Scott is a growth-focused executive with experience scaling businesses from $7M to over $1.2B in SaaS, AI, and medical devices. As former COO of Techstars, he helped drive revenue from $20M to $80M globally, and at ZOLL Medical, he contributed to scaling a division from $7M to $50M, leading to a $2.2B acquisition. Currently, he co-leads SparkRockets, an AI-powered business validation platform. He specializes in go-to-market strategy, P&L management, and building high-performing teams, while mentoring emerging innovators at CU Boulder. His expertise lies in leading through change, scaling operations, and aligning cross-functional teams for growth. **❯❯ Who Should Attend?** * Early-stage founders looking to validate their startup ideas. * Aspiring founders with a new business concept they want to bring to life. * Entrepreneurs at the ideation stage seeking to refine their offerings. * Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday. **Additional Resources:** Find more [Startup Events](https://fi.co/events), learn about the [Entrepreneur DNA test](https://dna.fi.co/) or [sign up for the Insights Newsletter](https://fi.co/subscribe) to get the latest startup tips and trends. **❯ RSVP now at 👉** **[https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134) to get your link and join us live!**

https://www.facebook.com/events/1683552771923726/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D primeiro faremos um encontro virtual, depois marcamos outro presencial Vamos abordar temas como A POLÍTICA QUE QUEREMOS e SUSTENTABILIDADE PARA OSASCO E CIDADES VIZINHAS... Farei uma apresentação do pré partido político. A RAiZ - Movimento Cidadanista, bem como do Projeoto SEE-MEAR, de Participação Social, Interações e Articulações, pró políticas públicas, independentemente de nossos debates, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1709733042591626&ref=ts&fref=ts

PICLES: DIVERSÃO GARANTIDA > Palco Aberto com instrumentos para você tocar e cantar com a galera > Sala de Karaokê SUMMER ELECTRO INDIE NO PICLES NOSTALGIA E ALEGRIA Pista quente e pra dançar. Indie + summer electro na pista do picles! Os maiores hits da música eletrônica e do indie dançante. LINE UP: 21:00 - 23:30 DJ PATIFF 23:30 - 02:00 DJ BRENO OLIVEIRA 02:00 - 04:30 DJ BAMBOLOKI INGRESSOS: https://shotgun.live/pt-br/events/summerelectroindiepicles-8?fbclid=PAT01DUAPH2JFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafbxpH3k7oHsj3OQkS51opjKQyo7sgL_jiCsjNXwWXKvyxGnVJ9zkpll1xKsw_aem_F75ozFO5nM1QmhW_kmWCYQ > Antecipado VIP até as 21:30 (Limitado) Chegue cedo! > Primeiro Lote: R$20,00 > Segundo Lote: R$30,00 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piclescardeal 📍Próximo da Estação Fradique Coutinho *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

😬Um espetáculo que atravessa o tempo, provoca reflexões e emociona plateias por onde passa. 💙✨ Após mais de 200 apresentações e 100 mil espectadores, Helena Blavatsky, A Voz do Silêncio chega ao BTG Pactual Hall para uma única apresentação. 🕠 Estarei por lá, às 17:30. Minha poltrona é C108. 🎟️ https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/113911/d/352598?_gl=1*1vueze5*_gcl_au*NDQ0MTI2NDA0LjE3NjU2NzE2MDUuMTg5NjIwMTI5NS4xNzY1ODIwNTg0LjE3NjU4MjA1ODQ.*_ga*MTI5ODY5OTA0Mi4xNzY1NjcxNjA2*_ga_KXH10SQTZF\*czE3Njc1NzkxMjgkbzExJGcxJHQxNzY3NTc5MTMxJGo1NyRsMCRoMTM0NDA1OTk3OA. *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Sexta pede um programa diferente. O encontro é no Dublin, com show da banda Cinner. Música boa, gente animada e clima descontraído pra curtir 🎸🍺 É só chegar, aproveitar o som ao vivo e curtir uma noite animada. 🎶✨ *Valor de entrada na lista VIP até às 21h, $25 até às 22h* *Após fica $40*; > A reserva possui *uma mesa de apoio com 6 cadeiras no nome de Camila Grandi* *Enviar todos os nomes e sobrenomes até AMANHÃ* https://www.instagram.com/bandacinner https://www.instagram.com/dublin_lm

O PUB QUE DISPENSA APRESENTAÇÕES!!! \o/ ⚠️ *INFORMAÇÕES:* ⚠️ * *ENTRADA VIP ATÉ ÀS 19H00:* APÓS: Homem R$ 45,00 e Mulher R$ 37,00 * Mesa reservada em nome da host * Programação: - 19h40 banda de Rock (a confirmar) no Lounge novo 22h40 - Banda de Rock (a confirmar) no palco principal * Horário da Host: Das 18h30 às 00h * A foto da mesa será reservada na hora do evento Bora?! 🙃 *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Que tal conhecer o maior zoológico da América Latina (Zoo SP) com 47 hectares e mais de duzentas e trinta espécies de animais nativos e exóticos, incluindo invertebrados?🐅🦁🐘🦒🦓 Todo mundo paga meia de segunda à sexta. *Valor do ingresso:* 49,95 reais https://ingressos.zoologico.com.br/produto/vitrine/ingresso-avulso-dez25 Quem for de transporte público dá pra descer no metrô Jabaquara (linha azul) e pegar um translado do Zoo no Terminal Jabaquara que custa 9,10 reais (ida e volta). Para comprar o translado segue o link: https://ingressos.zoologico.com.br/produto/vitrine/zoo-opcionais Vamos nos encontrar no portão de entrada. Por favor, levem água, repelente, protetor solar, boné ou chapéu para aguentar o calor e os mosquitos. Almoçaremos por lá pois vamos ficar o dia todo. Fiquem à vontade para os pais levar os filhos. Pets não são permitidos. Em caso de mais de 1h de chuva após o início do evento, podemos pedir ingresso de retorno e voltar em outro dia. *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Our meeting point is: 📍 Serena Cafeteria – Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antônio, 4917, São Paulo, Brazil 🏃🏾‍♀️ From there, we’ll run together to Ibirapuera park and back. Coffee spot: Serena Cafeteria **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

O MAIOR *FESTIVAL DE SAMBA E GASTRONOMIA GRATUITO* DE SP! 😍 👉🏾Se liga: • DIVERSAS Rodas de Samba • Comida de primeira (+100 opções!) 📍Largo da Batata - Pinheiros Ⓜ️ Ao lado Estação Faria Lima ⏳Horário host: 11h-13h (depois… tô p/ samba 😘) 🆓 Entrada gratuita - só chegar 😉 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS0mSYlEusQ/ *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

A Path Forward – Grand Opening & 2-Year Anniversary Celebration! Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of A Path Forward’s new Leesburg studio and mark two years of supporting mothers through every stage of motherhood. A Path Forward is a maternal wellness studio offering integrated lactation support, strength-based fitness, nutrition coaching, and restorative therapies designed to help moms rebuild strength, confidence, and balance — not just “bounce back.” This open-house style event is an opportunity to: * Tour the new studio space * Learn about our services, including Red Light Therapy * Meet the founder and local providers * Ask questions and explore how A Path Forward can support you in your current season * Enjoy light refreshments sponsored by Robin with 'Keeping It Real' Real Estate * Community Connection **Give-A-Ways!** We wil be doing 2 give-a-ways at the top of every hour. * 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM and 1:00PM Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, a toddler mom, or simply ready to prioritize your own wellbeing again, this celebration is for you. Come celebrate a new chapter, a new space, and a shared commitment to supporting moms in our Loudoun community. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Casual coffee and food hang at Caboose Commons for expectant and new parents. Drop in anytime, bring kids or come solo, and stay as long as you’d like. No agenda — just good conversation.

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Library! There is a nice area for children to engage in free play while the parents get to know each other. There is a cafe on-site (coffee, pastries and light fare), but food and beverages aren’t allowed in the play area. Not a Montgomery County resident? We’re residents but have never been asked to show our card. We simply walk in and go directly to the children’s section (after you walk into the library turn left and head all the way back). Address 11701 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20902 Parking An underground parking garage provides free parking. By Metro Red Line From the Wheaton Station walk 6 blocks north on Georgia Avenue. Library is on the right at the corner of Arcola and Georgia.

## 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.**

Please join us for dinner at Kook Dogg Cafe, a local small business! It's an 8 minute walk from the Reston Town Center Metro stop. Parking is also available. I'll bring nametags. The restaurant can split up checks by single or couple. https://kookdoggcafe.com/menu/