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Funding for Israeli Mental Health startups grew 150% last year, and the number of companies increased by 50% ('source: StartupNation Central). That surge in a reaction to October 7th. But what comes next? The sector is at a *crossroads*. The focus is now monetization, partnerships and go-to-market. On Sunday, February 22nd, join thought leaders, including from the US, providing insights about mental healthtech go-to-market, partnerships and investment. Register **[HERE](https://luma.com/mjulduzo)** If you can not attend in person, please find livestream link **[HERE](https://finnpartners.zoom.us/j/92732994213?pwd=3MjCDvxKVsUDTE0zRQftStCHu9zLe6.1&from=addon)** **Agenda**: \- Israel 2026 Mental Health Landscape \([Gila Tolub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtolub/)) \- US Go\-To\-Market \([Esther Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-howard-7352b3b3/)) \- MAFAT / IDF Perspective \([Alona Barnea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alona-barnea/)) \- Investors Perspective \(VC panel: [Lena Rogovin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-rogovin-b003b7/), [Josh Schulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshschulman/)) \- Moderator: [Goel Jasper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper/), FINN Israel **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Time**: 9am doors open; 9:30-11:30 content Step away from the desk and engage with investors and global thought-leaders. Join "BrainHealth at the Crossroads", Feb 22nd, 9-11:30am in Tel Aviv.

***\*\*To register for the meetup, please register via Luma using the link below\*\**** Register via Luma -> [https://luma.com/1vzetmmg](https://luma.com/qxaze4a6) 18:00 - Mingling 🎉, SWAG 🎁, pizza 🍕, and beers 🍻 18:30 - lectures 19:50 - Give a way one Node.TLV 20025 ticket 🎉 # [Daniel Clayborough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clayborough-894496103/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BVog6gDcMRzqVPME9ZEkz1w%3D%3D) \| **Frontend Team/Tech Lead at Agora** \| Standardizing Large JS Codebases in the AI Era # ​\*\*[Ariel Shulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shulman/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Software Engineer at Factify \| **Postgres Beyond the Rows** ​You’re likely underutilizing the most powerful piece of your infrastructure. ​While most devs treat Postgres as a reliable container for rows and columns, it’s actually a sophisticated engine capable of handling complex data challenges. ​From mastering deep, nested hierarchies with lightning-fast traversal to image deduplication and similarity search at scale (no vectors!). ​In this session we will move beyond standard queries to show how built-in indexing and specialized data types can replace external microservices, and simplify your stack. Come see why the most powerful tool in your stack is likely the one you’re already running. ## ​\*\*[Nadav (Kremer) Beker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-kremer/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Tech Lead at **Finonex**\| **How Observability Killed My Performance** ​Logs, traces, metrics, correlation IDs — observability promises clarity when systems get complex. But in Node.js, these tools are not free, and used without care they can become a serious performance bottleneck. In this talk, I’ll share real-world lessons from production Node.js systems where adding observability actually degraded performance. We’ll look at the hidden costs of logging, async logging, AsyncLocalStorage, distributed tracing, and high-cardinality metrics — and why these issues often only appear under real load. ​ ​-------------- Kindly be informed that attendance at the meetup is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Although a place has been reserved for you (after click on attend button), please note that it **does not guarantee your spot.**

Embedded Israel and RISC-V International are happy to invite you to a joint event, this February in Bar-Ilan university. Agenda: 16:30 - 17:00 Networking 17:00 - 17:30 RISC-V Overview 17:30 - 18:00 RISC-V at Speedata 18:00 - 18:30 RISC-V at NVIDIA - Elad Perez & Adi Maymon 18:30 - 19:00 Tesla RISC-V Chip and other Automotive/HPC/AI RISC-V solutions 19:00 - 20:00 Pizza & Beer (Thanks to Synopsys) To attend the event you have to also register here: [https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/](https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/)

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Funding for Israeli Mental Health startups grew 150% last year, and the number of companies increased by 50% ('source: StartupNation Central). That surge in a reaction to October 7th. But what comes next? The sector is at a *crossroads*. The focus is now monetization, partnerships and go-to-market. On Sunday, February 22nd, join thought leaders, including from the US, providing insights about mental healthtech go-to-market, partnerships and investment. Register **[HERE](https://luma.com/mjulduzo)** If you can not attend in person, please find livestream link **[HERE](https://finnpartners.zoom.us/j/92732994213?pwd=3MjCDvxKVsUDTE0zRQftStCHu9zLe6.1&from=addon)** **Agenda**: \- Israel 2026 Mental Health Landscape \([Gila Tolub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtolub/)) \- US Go\-To\-Market \([Esther Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-howard-7352b3b3/)) \- MAFAT / IDF Perspective \([Alona Barnea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alona-barnea/)) \- Investors Perspective \(VC panel: [Lena Rogovin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-rogovin-b003b7/), [Josh Schulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshschulman/)) \- Moderator: [Goel Jasper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper/), FINN Israel **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Time**: 9am doors open; 9:30-11:30 content Step away from the desk and engage with investors and global thought-leaders. Join "BrainHealth at the Crossroads", Feb 22nd, 9-11:30am in Tel Aviv.

***\*\*To register for the meetup, please register via Luma using the link below\*\**** Register via Luma -> [https://luma.com/1vzetmmg](https://luma.com/qxaze4a6) 18:00 - Mingling 🎉, SWAG 🎁, pizza 🍕, and beers 🍻 18:30 - lectures 19:50 - Give a way one Node.TLV 20025 ticket 🎉 # [Daniel Clayborough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clayborough-894496103/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BVog6gDcMRzqVPME9ZEkz1w%3D%3D) \| **Frontend Team/Tech Lead at Agora** \| Standardizing Large JS Codebases in the AI Era # ​\*\*[Ariel Shulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shulman/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Software Engineer at Factify \| **Postgres Beyond the Rows** ​You’re likely underutilizing the most powerful piece of your infrastructure. ​While most devs treat Postgres as a reliable container for rows and columns, it’s actually a sophisticated engine capable of handling complex data challenges. ​From mastering deep, nested hierarchies with lightning-fast traversal to image deduplication and similarity search at scale (no vectors!). ​In this session we will move beyond standard queries to show how built-in indexing and specialized data types can replace external microservices, and simplify your stack. Come see why the most powerful tool in your stack is likely the one you’re already running. ## ​\*\*[Nadav (Kremer) Beker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-kremer/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Tech Lead at **Finonex**\| **How Observability Killed My Performance** ​Logs, traces, metrics, correlation IDs — observability promises clarity when systems get complex. But in Node.js, these tools are not free, and used without care they can become a serious performance bottleneck. In this talk, I’ll share real-world lessons from production Node.js systems where adding observability actually degraded performance. We’ll look at the hidden costs of logging, async logging, AsyncLocalStorage, distributed tracing, and high-cardinality metrics — and why these issues often only appear under real load. ​ ​-------------- Kindly be informed that attendance at the meetup is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Although a place has been reserved for you (after click on attend button), please note that it **does not guarantee your spot.**

Embedded Israel and RISC-V International are happy to invite you to a joint event, this February in Bar-Ilan university. Agenda: 16:30 - 17:00 Networking 17:00 - 17:30 RISC-V Overview 17:30 - 18:00 RISC-V at Speedata 18:00 - 18:30 RISC-V at NVIDIA - Elad Perez & Adi Maymon 18:30 - 19:00 Tesla RISC-V Chip and other Automotive/HPC/AI RISC-V solutions 19:00 - 20:00 Pizza & Beer (Thanks to Synopsys) To attend the event you have to also register here: [https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/](https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/)

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Join us for our [February Business Book Club](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-business-book-club-meeting-sat-228-tickets-1981657092709?aff=oddtdtcreator) as we dive into “**$100M Offers” by Alex Hormozi** — a powerful guide on creating irresistible offers that drive growth and revenue. This virtual discussion is open to members and guests and is perfect for: ✔️ Entrepreneurs and small business owners ✔️ Professionals looking to strengthen their value propositions ✔️ Anyone interested in practical, revenue-focused business insights Expect engaging conversation, real-world takeaways, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals. *\*\*\* This event is sponsored by the Network Over 30 Community! \*\*\**

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Come and grow your business by meeting these other business professionals. We can help you expand your customers.

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.