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Dubai Entrepreneurs Meetup - Dubai Production City
**Weekly Dubai Entrepreneurs Meetup**
*B2B Networking \| Founders \| Investors \| Business Owners*
**Every Monday \| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM**
📍 Venue: Terrilloo Restaurant, Dubai Production City - Dubai
MAP: [https://tinyurl.com/4r4tfaet](https://tinyurl.com/4r4tfaet)
**Why Attend?**
Businesses that use networking strategically build stronger, more valuable companies.
This is a focused space to:
• Connect with serious professionals
• Exchange real business opportunities
• Discuss investment, structure & scaling in the UAE
**Who Should Attend?**
• Investors
• Startup Founders
• Business Owners
• Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Professionals
**Come Prepared**
🪪 Business Cards
✍️ 1 Clear Offer
🎯 1 Clear Ask
👔 Dress Code: Smart Casual
**Fees**
💸 Free Entry
☕ Buy your own tea/coffee/food & support the venue
**Registration (Compulsory)**
📞 WhatsApp: +971 54 200 6121
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Brew & Business: Meet. Connect. Grow 💡
We’re bringing ambitious professionals together for an evening designed to spark meaningful business connections.
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**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
It’s where **business owners, leaders, and experts** come together to spark new ideas, discover opportunities, and build connections that matter 🤝💡
✨ Meet ambitious professionals & entrepreneurs
✨ Grow your business network
✨ Explore collaborations & fresh opportunities
✨ Share ideas that inspire growth
Each guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet … Yet leaves with new connections, exciting possibilities, and maybe even their next big collaboration 🚀
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
💬 Expect surprising questions. Unexpected conversations. And the kind of business insights that linger long after the evening ends.
☕ Come for the coffee.
**👥** Stay for the conversations.
🚀 Leave with opportunities.
🔥 Think bold conversations. Big energy. Authentic chemistry.
Because when you bring open-minded people together in the right space … magic happens ✨
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Coffee & Connections: Where conversations spark opportunities
We’re bringing ambitious professionals together for an evening designed to spark meaningful business connections.
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It’s where **business owners, leaders, and experts** come together to spark new ideas, discover opportunities, and build connections that matter 🤝💡
✨ Meet ambitious professionals & entrepreneurs
✨ Grow your business network
✨ Explore collaborations & fresh opportunities
✨ Share ideas that inspire growth
Each guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet … Yet leaves with new connections, exciting possibilities, and maybe even their next big collaboration 🚀
Register and get more details!
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💬 Expect surprising questions. Unexpected conversations. And the kind of business insights that linger long after the evening ends.
☕ Come for the coffee.
**👥** Stay for the conversations.
🚀 Leave with opportunities.
🔥 Think bold conversations. Big energy. Authentic chemistry.
Because when you bring open-minded people together in the right space … magic happens ✨
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Speed Networking for Business Growth
It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth.
**Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …**
Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards.
Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate.
Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺
**Important notes:**
* Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp.
* Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us.
* People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
**Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:**
* Grow your network and business.
* Have great conversations and make new friends.
* Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more.
**Who should attend?**
* Business owners.
* Business Leaders.
* Industry experts.
*PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.*
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
The Networking Roast: Bold talks. Real growth 🔥
We’re bringing ambitious professionals together for an evening designed to spark meaningful business connections.
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
It’s where **business owners, leaders, and experts** come together to spark new ideas, discover opportunities, and build connections that matter 🤝💡
✨ Meet ambitious professionals & entrepreneurs
✨ Grow your business network
✨ Explore collaborations & fresh opportunities
✨ Share ideas that inspire growth
Each guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet … Yet leaves with new connections, exciting possibilities, and maybe even their next big collaboration 🚀
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
💬 Expect surprising questions. Unexpected conversations. And the kind of business insights that linger long after the evening ends.
☕ Come for the coffee.
**👥** Stay for the conversations.
🚀 Leave with opportunities.
🔥 Think bold conversations. Big energy. Authentic chemistry.
Because when you bring open-minded people together in the right space … magic happens ✨
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
☕✨ Business Networking Over Coffee ✨☕
We’re bringing ambitious professionals together for an evening designed to spark meaningful business connections.
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**[Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
It’s where **business owners, leaders, and experts** come together to spark new ideas, discover opportunities, and build connections that matter 🤝💡
✨ Meet ambitious professionals & entrepreneurs
✨ Grow your business network
✨ Explore collaborations & fresh opportunities
✨ Share ideas that inspire growth
Each guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet … Yet leaves with new connections, exciting possibilities, and maybe even their next big collaboration 🚀
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)**
💬 Expect surprising questions. Unexpected conversations. And the kind of business insights that linger long after the evening ends.
☕ Come for the coffee.
**👥** Stay for the conversations.
🚀 Leave with opportunities.
🔥 Think bold conversations. Big energy. Authentic chemistry.
Because when you bring open-minded people together in the right space … magic happens ✨
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Before It’s Funny - Comedy writing and Testing
A small, safe space for comedy in progress.
Come listen to untested jokes, try out your own material, exchange honest feedback, and support fellow comics in Dubai. This is not about polished sets — it’s about experimentation, learning, and community.
We’re keeping it intimate with limited spots so everyone gets a fair chance to perform, listen, and engage.
The Casa Collective, Al Quoz – Interchange 3
Ample parking available
Metro: Get down at Equiti (cab) or Onpassive (Bus 110)
Free entry- Limited seats
Come curious. Come kind. Come support the scene.
Startup Incubation Events This Week
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Silicon Valley Startup Networking
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next.
**💬 What You’ll Experience:**
* 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸
**🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**🎯 Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Startup Social: Where Founders & Investors Connect
Ready to connect with the brightest minds in startups, tech, and business?
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
**🎶 Drinks. Conversations. Opportunities. Vibes.**
This is where founders, leaders, and investors come together to shape what’s next.
**💬 What You’ll Experience:**
* 🤝 Meet investors, venture capitalists & accelerators.
* 💡 Exchange bold ideas with fellow founders.
* 📈 Gain insights from tech leaders & industry experts.
* 🌐 Expand your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us in an elegant lounge setting where the vibes are high, the views are stunning, and the conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks 🍸
**🔥 At this event, you’ll connect with:**
* Startup founders, entrepreneurs & innovators.
* VC firms, angel investors & strategic partners.
* CTOs, product leaders & growth experts.
* Marketers, HR agents & service providers.
* AI experts, SaaS founders & enterprise clients.
This is your chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and experts all in one place. 🌍💡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
**🎯 Why Join?**
* Build relationships that can spark partnerships.
* Learn from peers who’ve already faced the challenges you’re solving today.
* Share your story, pitch your vision, and discover new opportunities.
* Connect in a more informal, friendly atmosphere—no pressure, just possibilities. ✨
**The future of entrepreneurship thrives on conversations like these.**
🌟 Whether you’re raising funds, scaling your startup, or simply looking for fresh collaborations—this evening is designed to help you make meaningful connections that last far beyond the night.
👉 Bring your business cards, your vision, and your curiosity.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/entrepreneurs-whatsapp)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
AI Builders & Business Connect | Dubai Meetup
### **Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future**
Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or job?
Or looking to join the next big thing in AI?
Join **AI Builders & Business Connect**, a **founder-first, operator-focused meetup** for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of **people building**, **people hiring**, and **people looking to grow**.
***
## **🗓️ Event Details**
**When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp) - Every Thursday**
**Where:** Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (Above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai
**Entry: FREE**— we just ask that you support the venue by purchasing a coffee or some food.
***
## **🚀 What to Expect**
This is for **doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:**
### **🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight**
Founders, job seekers, and partners get **60 seconds to introduce themselves**—no slides, no fluff.
### **🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds**
Quick, curated connections between **builders, investors, operators, and AI talent**.
### **🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities**
Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start.
### **🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook**
Hear practical tips from locals on how to **launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.**
***
### 📋 Agenda
* **7:30 – 8:00 PM** Introductions
* **8:00 – 8:45 PM** Market research using different AI tools
* **8:45 – 9:15 PM** Prototyping session on one selected idea
* **9:15 PM onward** Networking
## **💡 Who Should Attend?**
* **AI Founders & Startup Builders**
* **Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders**
* **Investors scouting AI deals**
* **Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI**
* **Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups**
* **Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases**
***
## **⚠️ Important**
* **Your RSVP is a commitment**—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change
* **Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp**—no late entries
***
## **🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat**
Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth.
LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ivallat](https://linkedin.com/in/ivallat)
WhatsApp: +971 529503315
***
## **🔥 Why This Event?**
Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about **who you know and who you build with.**
This is where **startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.**
**Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.**
**By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect \| events\, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes\.**
Join Biggest Community | Founder's Learning | Tablon Academy
## Details
**Join Us Now for Free**
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Welcome to **Tablon Academy!**
*Where Founders learn, pitch, & grow!*
Get ready to:
Learn how to scale your startup.
✅Gain insights from global investors & mentors.
Connect with like-minded founders.
Get investor-ready with expert guidance.
Join live session that trun idea into impact.
We Welcome to you to Tablon Academy
**Learn. Pitch. Fund. Grow.**
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
**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
**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/)
Investors Chat | Meet Vcs Investors in Dubai |Inperson - Online
## Details
Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners
1-1 Meeting With VCs Investors
**Reserve Below**
https://meetvcdubai.eventbrite.com
Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**)
* Choose the best investor from [the list.](https://mytablon.com/join-club/)
* After payment we will book your meeting.
* You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins.
* If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free.
Meet with Investors 1-1
**Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls)
Amna
Investors Chat | Meet Angel Investors 1-1 | Dubai | Inperson - Online
Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners
1-1 Meeting With Investors
**Reserve Below**
https://meetangeldubai.eventbrite.com
Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**)
* Choose the best investor from [the list ](https://mytablon.com/join-club/)
* After payment we will book your meeting.
* You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins.
* If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free.
Meet with Investors 1-1
**Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls)
Amna
Startup Incubation Events Near You
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Founders Summer BBQ
You don't want to miss this one! Join us for the Startup Grind DC Founders Summer BBQ — an afternoon built for the people actually doing the work.
Connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and builders from across the DC startup community over great food, real conversation, and outdoor fun. Whether you're deep in the grind or just ready to get outside with your people, come out and make some memories.
We're also carving out 45 minutes to slow down, reset, and recharge with a guided meditation led by Yvette — because the best founders know when to pause.Agenda:
Networking & Outdoor Games: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Guided Meditation: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Cookout: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Food and non-alcoholic beverages included. Location shared with registered attendees before the event.
See you there!
Agenda
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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.
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Global Partner
Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind)
Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com.
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.
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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.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-washington-dc-presents-founders-summer-bbq/.
1 Million Cups Spring Social
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Spring Social**
**Community, Connections, and Coffee**
**Wednesday\, April 22 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for a special **1 Million Cups Loudoun Spring Social** — a morning dedicated to what makes this community so powerful: **connection**.
## **About the Event**
This gathering is all about slowing down, stepping away from presentations, and creating space for meaningful conversations.
Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is your opportunity to:
* Build new relationships
* Reconnect with familiar faces
* Share ideas and experiences
* Strengthen your network in a relaxed, welcoming environment
No presentations. No pressure. Just community, connection, and coffee.
## **What to Expect**
* Open networking with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals
* Intentional conversations that go beyond surface-level connections
* A welcoming environment for both new and returning attendees
* A chance to continue relationships beyond the meeting
Enjoy a **light breakfast sponsored by E.L. Strategic** as you connect with others who are building, growing, and navigating business alongside you.
## **Why Attend?**
At 1 Million Cups, we believe businesses grow through relationships. This Spring Social is designed to strengthen those connections and create space for collaboration, support, and shared momentum.
## **About 1 Million Cups**
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us on **April 22** for a morning that reminds us why showing up matters.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Startup Funding in an AI-Disrupted, Geopolitically Fractured World
Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it - especially when interest rates are high, AI disruption is here and geopolitical uncertainty is here? Join us for this panel with real investors, which will provide practical, step by step advice. We will have entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors actively funding ventures. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more.
**❯ Guest Speakers include:**
* Sever Totia (Partner, 3TS Capital Partners)
* Mahir Iskender (Founder, KNDR Digital)
* Guc Ozenci (Program Director, FI Washington DC)
**❯ Who Should Attend?**
* Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their startup
* Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products
* Founders who need guidance in uncertain times
**❯ What are some of the Topics?**
* The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding in the new World order
* How to make yourself more attractive to investors during AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty
* How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
* How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more.
* and more...
**❯ What is the Agenda?**
* Welcome and Socializing
* Talks from Entrepreneurs who have raised capital, and Investors who fund startups
* Question and Answer
* Introduction to the Founder Institute
* Discussion and Networking
**❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/396628/meetup](https://fi.co/e/396628/meetup) to secure your spot and receive further details.**
👉AI Vision Board — Turn Vision Into Reality Faster - Lunch Included (Ashburn)
**💻 Reimagine Your Second Half of Life – AI Vision Board Immersive Experience (Ashburn)**
✨ **Early Access Rate: $35 (5-Hour Immersive Experience — Lunch, Coffee & Snacks Included)**
🗓 Saturday\, April 25 \| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Limited to 10 participants
**“This was such an awesome event! … Once you see that you can’t unsee it. It’s in the making and you will start to discover ways to make that dream materialize.” – Tracy J.** (Comment from January 2026 AI Vision Board session)
***
**☀️ Not Just a Vision Board — A Mirror**
Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your comeback story.
This immersive is built around the **R.I.C.H. Quadrant™**:
• Relationships — who you let in
• Ideal Life — what you actually want
• Career/Finance — how you show up
• Health — the energy that fuels it all
If you’d like a deeper look at the framework, you can preview it here:
🔗 [https://midlifereinvention.co/blog/f/the-rich-quadrant%E2%84%A2-living-with-clarity-in-every-part-of-life](https://midlifereinvention.co/blog/f/the-rich-quadrant%E2%84%A2-living-with-clarity-in-every-part-of-life)
**In under 5 minutes, you’ll uncover your values.**
And when your vision board is aligned with that truth?
It stops being decorative — and starts becoming directional.
People often have multiple “aha” moments during this session.
Not because it’s dramatic — but because something quietly clicks.
***
**🕐 What the Day Feels Like**
This isn’t a lecture. It’s structured, but human. It’s focused, but energizing.
**Morning —** Identify your core values + 2 priority quadrants.
**Midday —** Lunch + intentional networking.
**Afternoon —** Complete the remaining 2 quadrants + short coffee reset.
***
**💻 Laptop Required — Please Ensure ChatGPT Is Logged In Before Arrival 💻**
This workshop moves quickly and works best on a laptop.
• **Laptop required** (phones will not work well for this experience. **iPads** may be used, but the experience is significantly smoother on a laptop.)
• **ChatGPT account created and fully logged in before arrival** (please bring your login credentials with you; free version is fine)
To protect everyone’s experience and keep the session on schedule, ***we cannot pause for account setup***. Please arrive fully prepared.
If you need help setting up ChatGPT in advance, message me after RSVP.
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**🧠 What You’ll Walk Away With**
• Clarity on which area of life needs alignment
• A personalized AI-powered vision board
• Defined 3, 6, and 12-month direction
• Better prompts to use AI intentionally
• Real conversations with people who are building, not drifting
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**🥗 What’s Included**
• Full 5-hour guided immersive
• Pizza + salad lunch
• Coffee + curated snacks
• All prompts and digital templates
• Small-group collaboration
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**👥 Who This Is For**
• Divorced/Separated professionals rebuilding intentionally
• Entrepreneurs mapping their next chapter
• Adults in a season of reset
• People who prefer clarity over vague motivation
This is thoughtful work — done in community.
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📍 Ashburn area (exact address shared after RSVP)
💵 $35 Early Access Rate
👩💻 Bring laptop + ChatGPT ready
🔔 These are early-access rates as we expand the format. Future sessions will be priced higher.
Space is intentionally limited to 10 to keep this interactive and meaningful. Come design what’s next — with structure, clarity, and a little help from AI.
🌐 [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
Cigars & Startups: Global Founders Night (SelectUSA Week)
Washington, DC is about to fill with global founders, investors, and operators for SelectUSA Investment Summit.
But here’s the twist…
This isn’t just about international companies entering the U.S.
It’s also about **U.S. founders expanding outward.**
Join us for a special edition of **Cigars & Startups DC**—an **unofficial, independent gathering** designed to connect:
🌍 **International founders** exploring U.S. market entry
🇺🇸 **DC-area startups and operators** looking to expand globally
💼 Investors, advisors, and ecosystem builders bridging both worlds
When the conference ends for the day… the real conversations start here.
🔥 Expect:
* Cross-border conversations (not just small talk)
* Partnerships between U.S. and international companies
* Insights on entering new markets—from both sides
* A relaxed, off-the-record environment built for real connection
🎯 Whether you're:
* Expanding into the U.S.
* Taking your company international
* Looking for capital or strategic partnerships
* Or just want to meet high-quality people outside the conference halls
You’ll find your people here.
📍 Location: Casa de Montecristo (DC)
💵 Entry: $25
🥃 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 additional fee whatsoever!
⚠️ This is an independent event and is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by SelectUSA.
GitHub Copilot Dev Days - D.C
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026043014) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development.
**Speakers/Topics:**
\- Reynald Adolphe\, Microsoft\.
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
Elite Networking Lunch: Elevate Your Connections
Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation).
Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.




























