Presentations

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

**RSVP HERE: [https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026](https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026)** In times of uncertainty, access matters more than ever. [Fusion](https://www.fusion-vc.com/) and [Poalim Tech](https://www.poalimtech.com/en) are opening up dedicated **Investor Office Hours** for Israeli founders building through the current situation in Israel - giving you direct access to top-tier investors who are here to listen, advise, and support. Whether you need feedback, fundraising guidance, or simply a thoughtful conversation with someone who understands the journey - this is your opportunity. **RSVP HERE: [https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026](https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026)** **What to expect:** * 1:1 meetings with leading VCs and investors * Honest feedback on your startup and direction * Strategic advice on navigating this period * A supportive space for founders building under pressure This is not a pitch event. This is about showing up for Israeli founders. **Who should join:** Early-stage founders (Pre-Seed/Seed) building from Israel or connected to the ecosystem. Spots are limited. Apply to secure your session. **RSVP HERE: [https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026](https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026)** **List of investors participating:** [Adi Levanon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/levanonadi/) Selah Ventures [Alex Shmulovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shmulovich/) Viola Ventures [Amir Shevat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirshevat/) Darkmode Ventures [Amit Karp](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkarp/) Bessemer Venture Partners [Aryeh Mergi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryehm/) Angel Investor [Aviad Ariel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviad-ariel-0b0508/) Vertex Ventures [Boaz Shedletsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bshedletsky/) Mensch Capital Partners [Chen Klimor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chen-klimor/) Rhodium [Danielle Ardon Baratz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-ardon-baratz-9016aa69/) Red Dot Capital Partners [Danny Hadar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyhadar/) Jibe Ventures [Danny Leshem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-leshem/) INT3 [Dorit Dor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorit-dor-by49/) Qbeat Ventures [Eran Savir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eransavir/) Savyon Ventures [Hila Goldman-Aslan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hila-goldman-aslan/) RUNI Ventures [Idan Tendler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/idan-tendler/) Vine Ventures [Itay Rand](https://www.linkedin.com/in/itay-rand-67b19916/) 10D [Kfir Kachlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kfirkachlon/) 91 Ventures [Lee Ben-Gal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leebengal/) Lool Ventures [Lia Cromwell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/liacromwell/) UpWest [Limor Ganot](https://www.linkedin.com/in/limor-ganot-b7b3a4153/) Gefen Capital [Liron Azrielant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lironazrielant/) Meron Capital [Lisa Cohen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-cohen-05936119/) Intel Capital [Nimrod Cohen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimrod-cohen-04b5485/) TAU Ventures [Noa Shamay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noa-shamay-3953a5175/) Cardumen Capital [Ofir Azury](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofirazury/) Gandyr Investments [Omri Krigel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omri-krigel-831b073/) Secret Chord Ventures [Raz Mangel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raz-mangel/) Greenfield Partners [Renana Ashkenazi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renana-ashkenazi-94515850/) Grove Ventures [Roni Kahn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-kahn/) The Garage VC [Ron Tamir](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rontamir/) Kaedan Capital [Rotem Eldar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reldar/) 10D [Sarai Bronfeld](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarai-bronfeld-743602211/) NFX [Shay Doron](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shay-doron-45047892/) Clarim VC [Shira Eting](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-eting-74a524a9/) Vintage Investment Partners [Tami Bronner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamibronner/) Vertex Ventures [Tzlil Kovetz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzlil-kovetz-784350101/) Vintage Investment Partners [Yael Alroy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelalroy/) Stardom [Yaron Kniajer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-kniajer-57168/) Surround Ventures [Yonatan Mandelbaum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonatanmandelbaum/) TLV Partners [Yonatan Sela](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonatansela/) Square Peg **RSVP HERE: [https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026](https://luma.com/The-Largest-Israeli-Investor-Office-Hours-2026)**

תחום ה FPGA - Field-Programmable Gate Array הוא כלי רב עוצמה בעולם ההנדסה, התקשורת, הרכב והרובוטיקה, המאפשר תכנון ופיתוח של מערכות דיגיטליות בהתאמה אישית. במהלך הקורס נעבור על מגוון נושאים, כאשר המטרה הסופית היא שכל משתתף יבין כיצד פועל מעבד, כיצד הוא מריץ תוכנה ואיך ניתן לממש מעבד בסיסי על גבי FPGA . נשאף לכך שבסוף הקורס נגיע למצב שבו המעבד שכתבנו יריץ תוכנה שמממשת Blinking Led באחת מהנורות על בורד ה FPGA. הקורס מיועד למבוגרים ונוער (16+) עם ניסיון בסיסי בתכנות, עדיפות לידע בסיסי בשפות low-level דוגמת C. !!!מחיר השקה ₪300 (₪250 לתושבי יהוד) **שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא** [https://link.makelab.org.il/FPGA](https://link.makelab.org.il/FPGA)

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

**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. Join locall Tel-Aviv chat with all news and updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWWgu9DznjzLvMe8p6cVCu?mode=ac_t For any questions pleae contact Tel-Aviv city leaders: Lev +972 55-7704496 Ilia +972535007183 Nastya +972533838320 Dan +972537162316 More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

🌿 הגיע הזמן לשיחה אמיתית **מה מחכה לך?** • קבוצה של 6-8 משתתפים • הזדמנות אמיתית להכיר אנשים חדשים **מה זה בעצם?** זה מרחב שבו כל אחד מקבל מקום. מדברים בגובה העיניים, מקשיבים באמת ויוצאים קצת יותר מחוברים. **מה אפשר להביא איתך?** משהו שיושב לך על הלב מחשבה, התלבטות או רגש מהזמן האחרון או משהו ששווה לחגוג הצלחה קטנה, רגע משמח או נקודת אור 🎉 **מצטרפים כאן ‌👇** [https://gayitup.live/p/sharing/ ](https://gayitup.live/p/sharing/ )

Business Oriented Toastmasters (BOTM) is an exceptionally strong Toastmasters club in Rockville, MD. Our club has earned President's Distinguished Club status for the last thirteen years in a row. We are dedicated to helping each of our members achieve their personal public speaking and leadership goals in a friendly, supportive environment. We pride ourselves on having organized, professional meetings with strong evaluations, while having fun at the same time. Guests are always welcome and no notice is necessary. Just show up and plan to have fun. See how BOTM can help you achieve your goals. We are a diverse club with both seasoned and new Toastmasters, and all ethnic and professional backgrounds. For more information, please visit our website at botm.toastmastersclubs.org or contact us at contact-2279@toastmastersclubs.org Meeting locations: 1st Wednesday of every month in person at Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 3rd Wednesday of every month via Zoom

The **Reston-Herndon Toastmasters club** is the place to be if you want to improve your public speaking, communication, listening, and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. By joining Toastmasters, you'll learn to relax, plan, and present great speeches, whether you have ten days to prepare or just 10 seconds. Our club meetings are held every **2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM** at Herndon Fortnightly Library located at 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170. The library will be closed, so please contact us for directions. Guests are always welcome at our club meetings! If you are interested in joining the club or would like to attend as a visitor, please fill out the form at [https://3550.toastmastersclubs.org/?contactus](https://3550.toastmastersclubs.org/?contactus). We will reply with directions.

Please RSVP Here: https://mason360.gmu.edu/aiclub/rsvp_boot?id=2297350 # How AI is Transforming How Software Developers Build Software in Silicon Valley (and Notion Best Practices) Erdem Alparslan, Notion's Head of Developer Experience, will speak to the [George Mason AI Club](https://mason360.gmu.edu/aiclub/home/) about how AI is transforming software development in Silicon Valley. This is open to the public and you are invited! You need to sign up at the link below, an RSVP on meetup is not enough. Limited seats available, so sign up now! **Update:** There is now also a virtual join option: Feel free to join there - [https://meet.google.com/wms-qrxy-qbq](https://meet.google.com/wms-qrxy-qbq) Please RSVP Here: https://mason360.gmu.edu/aiclub/rsvp_boot?id=2297350

**Agenda :** * 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking * 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Hands-On : GitHub Copilot SpecKit" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our April 14th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.** **Title:** Hands-On : GitHub Copilot SpecKit **Description:** Spec-Driven Development **flips the script** on traditional software development. For decades, code has been king — specifications were just scaffolding we built and discarded once the "real work" of coding began. Spec-Driven Development changes this: **specifications become executable**, directly generating working implementations rather than just guiding them. In this hands-on lab, we will be covering building your application using SpecKit. Pre-requisites: VSCode v1.107, GitHub Copilot, Python 3.13 + uv, Git installed. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

Let’s reboot the DC Postgres Meetup series! This inaugural meeting will be hosted by John Porvaznik and Eddie Pickle and all are welcome. We’re actively looking for speakers, co-hosts, event spaces and other folks that want to help bring this group back to life. If you can’t make it but want to be involved in the future, please let us know. John Porvaznik will present a talk on Postgres fundamentals including shared buffers, memory usage, pages, and more. John is a long time PostgreSQL Engineer and DBA in the government space with focus on ETL / Data Ingestion, PostGIS and spatial data sets, query optimizations, Database Design // DDL, benchmarking and specifications, data health, and system healths and monitoring. This meetup will be hosted near the Snowflake office in Tysons (event space sponsored by Snowflake). We’ll have pizza and drinks for folks. 6:00 arrival and networking, 6:30 talk followed by discussion, 7:45 close. The event is at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, McClean, VA, 22102, in the 1750 Tysons Conference Center. This is Metro Accessible from the Silver Line to Tyson's Corner station. Parking at the mall next door is free or the event building has paid parking.

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“What Digital Detectives Find,”** on the afterlife of your digital data and the methods of those who investigate it, with Jim Jones, associate professor at George Mason University and cyber security and digital forensics expert. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-digital-detectives](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-digital-detectives) .] What happens when you delete digital data such as a picture, video, or email message? The truth is that “deleted” doesn't mean “gone,” and digital forensic investigators can extract and make sense of the residual fragments left over from data often assumed to be gone forever. Learn about the field of digital forensics—and the lessons it offers those who worry about sensitive data being exposed—with Jim Jones, who has been a cyber security and digital forensics practitioner, researcher, and educator for more than 30 years. You’ll learn how all investigations today, criminal and otherwise, to some degree involve digital forensics, an interdisciplinary field that draws from computer engineering, computer science, information technology, law, and ethics. Digital forensics doesn’t just respond to specific incidents, but also seeks out threats within organizations, analyzes malware, and buttresses cyber security. Much of the work of Dr. Jones, his colleagues, and students involves examining digital systems of all types to understand how data persists and decays and how it can be found and recovered. Dr. Jones will discuss how what happens to the digital data that you deleted depends on the type of device you are using, along with a host of other factors. You'll learn how digital data is stored on different devices and what does and doesn’t happen when you delete that data. You'll see examples of data extracted from different devices, demonstrations of what can be inferred from these remnants, and how investigators can tell if such remnants are genuine or not. Finally, you'll learn about strategies to mitigate the risk of exposing sensitive data. Dr. Jones will sort those that work from those that don’t. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: A digital forensics examiner works with evidence in the FBI’s New Jersey Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (FBI photo).

Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation. Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment. This practice is offered with love and at no cost