Cassandra Engineers: Building with Cursor + MCP
Wednesday August 20th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Curious about how AI can transform your Cassandra projects? Join Rahul Singh for a practical session focused on integrating Cursor, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and large language models into your daily engineering workflow. We’ll dive into real-world examples—designing tables, building APIs, and moving data—showing how these tools can make your work faster and smarter.
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Microsoft X AI Collective
Wednesday, August 20th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Join for an event hosted by AI Collective and Microsoft, where we'll dive into the latest advancements in AI and technology. This is your opportunity to see Microsoft's cutting-edge products in action and hear from an expert speaker on how these tools are shaping the future.
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Data Science DC - From Signals to Sustainability:
Scaling Impact with AI
Wednesday, August 20th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
In this talk, explore how SustainChain is transforming the path to global sustainability by leveraging AI to decode signals, drive collaboration, and scale real-world impact. Learn how AI-powered recommendations, UN SDG mapping, and mission control-style visualizations are accelerating connections between innovators, researchers, and impact investors.
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Autonomous Tech DMV August Innovation 
Showcase! (ATDMV04)
Wednesday, August 20th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
This will be a dynamic gathering designed to put the spotlight on the incredible autonomous, defense, dual-use, and hardware tech innovation coming out of our region.
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Unpacking the One Big Beautiful Bill: Navigating 
the Impact on Businesses and Individuals
Thursday, August 21st, 11:00am - 2:00pm EST
Join Aprio for a two-part webinar series exploring the sweeping tax reforms introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the OBBB secures several key provisions originally enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and introduces significant amendments to numerous provisions that will affect both businesses and individuals.
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Sync Up: Building Great UX on Product Teams
Thursday, August 21, 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Great UX isn’t just about good design—it’s the result of deep collaboration between product, design, and business. Join us for SYNC UP, a dynamic panel discussion featuring a lead product designer, a senior PM, and a founder/exec to explore the realities of building product in today’s fast-moving world.
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August - VC in DC’s Third Thursdays
Thursday, August 21st, 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
This event is reserved for VC in DC members and institutional VCs. Others interested in staying connected are encouraged to join the broader ecosystem mailing list at vcindc.org.
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AI Study Hall #0.3 - Claude to Automate your Work
Tuesday, August 26th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Study Hall #0 is back with v. 0.3, why 0.3 and not #1 or #2? because we all need to be reminded that it's okay to start at 0 and improve incrementally.
This isn't a lecture. You will be shown how to use Claude with MCP.
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Generative Series X AI Collective Rooftop Social
Wednesday, August 27th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
The Generative Series - one of Washington D.C.’s leading forums on A.I., Art, and Culture - is excited to host you for a fun, interactive rooftop social in collaboration with the AI Collective, the world's largest non-profit, grassroots community dedicated to empowering the AI ecosystem IRL.
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ProductTank DC Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 27th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Join your fellow DC product people for a casual opportunity to connect and learn more about all things product from our ProductTank members. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or interested in diving into product management, all are welcome!
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Workshop Wednesday 03: Pitch Perfect: 'The Art o
f Pitching'
Wednesday, August 27th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
This workshop is a must-attend for any founder looking to captivate investors and secure funding. Heather will share the vital pitch tips and tricks that have helped founders just like you collectively raise over $200 million in venture capital!
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AI Coding Tools for Data Engineering
Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Data Engineers DC is a professional group that meets monthly to discuss topics including all things related to Data Engineering, such as open data, data gathering, data munging, and the creation, storage, and maintenance of datasets.
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The Future of Planetary Health Funding in DMV
Wednesday, August 27th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Join three emerging managers in the DC area in the first planetary health gathering in the DC area. Justin, Michael, and Urvi will be discussing the future of funding planetary health in the DMV and look forward to a great discussion with founders and funders focused on redesigning the future.
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DCA Live’s 2025 Red Hot Companies
Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
For the 10th consecutive year, DCA Live and our partners are excited to recognize the 2025 Red Hot Companies, the Washington region's fastest-growing and most exciting companies.
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Seed2Table + Founder Institute: Founder Happy 
Hour and Back in Town Networking
Thursday, August 28th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
At this in-person community happy hour, Seed2Table and Founder Institute are teaming up to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, mentors, and community leaders from across the startup ecosystem to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a red-hot fall startup season.
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Startup Your Mornings - M&A Readiness: Positioning Your Startup for Acquisition [SYM3]
Friday, August 29th, 9:00am - 11:30am EST
This workshop is designed for founders and leaders looking ahead to a potential acquisition. Travis will demystify the M&A landscape and provide actionable insights to help you strategically prepare your company for a successful exit.
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Investing in the Future: Funding Dual-use & Autonomous Tech Startups [VS04]
Wednesday, September 3rd, 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
This is your direct link to unlocking crucial capital and forging strategic partnerships in the booming world of autonomous and dual-use technologies. If you're a founder building innovations that serve both commercial markets and public/defense sectors, this event is for you.
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DC Tech Meetup #92: YOU DECIDE THE TOPIC!
Wednesday, September 3rd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
This time, you’re in charge. We’re crowdsourcing the topic for DCTM #92 — and we want your ideas. More AI? Automation? Something totally unexpected - what do you want to dive into? When you register, you’ll be asked to suggest a topic. Want to demo your startup or tech product? Just check the box during registration — we’ll send you a demo application form separately via email.
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SEED2TABLE: AI
Tuesday, September 9th, 4:00pm - 10:00pm EST
This incredible event will spotlight six groundbreaking startups and bring together a distinguished audience of 50+ active investors, including representatives from VC funds, angel groups, family offices, HNWIs, industry leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of AI.
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