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For over a decade, Refraction has provided customized support to early-stage technology startups and entrepreneurs, accelerating economic growth and innovation within Northern Virginia—and beyond > ww.refraction.one

06/18/2026

🚨 Join us for the Refraction AI Exchange on July 9!

On the second Thursday of every month, Refraction opens its doors for a FREE day of AI collaboration, innovation, and connection — hosted from the top of the Valo Park tech campus in Tysons.

What to expect throughout the day:

▶️ Opportunities for high-value networking, collaboration, and innovation

▶️ Applied AI programming, hands-on workshops, and community discussion

▶️ A vibrant community where AI founders, operators, innovators, students, and ecosystem builders can connect

As part of this month’s AI Exchange, Refraction will also be hosting two special complimentary programs:

▶️ Midday Program | 12:00–1:00 pm
Byte-Sized Lunch Lab
A hands-on applied AI workshop where participants bring lunch and a laptop, then leave with a working prototype using today’s AI and no-code tools.

▶️ Evening Program | 6:30–8:30 pm
"AI for the Authentic Leader: Closing the Believability Gap in the Age of AI," featuring Allison Shapira
In this evening program, organized by the Harvard Club of Washington DC, Allison Shapira will share practical strategies for using AI without sacrificing credibility, authenticity, or trust, helping leaders communicate with greater clarity and humanity in a rapidly changing world.

The evening program is a ticketed event. Refraction will offer a limited number of complimentary tickets to our community members on a first-come, first-served basis.

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub | Tysons, VA
🔗 Register for FREE: https://zurl.co/VbUDs

Join CrowdFuel tomorrow at Refraction for an evening of networking, insight, and founder-focused conversation designed t...
06/16/2026

Join CrowdFuel tomorrow at Refraction for an evening of networking, insight, and founder-focused conversation designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and strengthen their ties across the regional startup ecosystem.

What to expect throughout the evening:

▶️ Networking and high-value connection with founders and entrepreneurs
▶️ A welcoming space to continue conversations and build meaningful relationships

📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub
🔗 Register here – https://zurl.co/d0AFi

06/16/2026

🚨 Happening today at Refraction Innovation Hub — Community Tuesday.

Every Tuesday, Refraction opens its doors for our FREE weekly Community Tuesday career-advancement day for job seekers, career changers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Come spend the day in our award-winning Tysons startup community and gain access to:

▶️ AI-enhanced resume and job-application support
▶️ Career mentoring
▶️ Startup guidance and business plan support
▶️ Networking opportunities and space for innovation

📍 Tysons, VA | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 One registration gives you access to all upcoming Community Tuesday events: https://zurl.co/9TtJA


06/15/2026

🚨 Join us tomorrow for Community Tuesday at Refraction Innovation Hub!

Every Tuesday, we open our doors for a FREE career-support day designed to help job seekers, career changers, and aspiring entrepreneurs make real progress toward their next steps.

Here is what you can expect this week:

1️⃣ Career & Startup Guidance → Individualized support to help you clarify your goals, strengthen your strategy, and identify the tools — both AI and human — that can accelerate your progress.

2️⃣ AI-Enhanced Resume Tools → Learn how to align your resume with job descriptions, navigate ATS systems confidently, and use Refraction’s advanced AI prompts and scoring tools to present your experience effectively.

3️⃣ Meaningful Connections → Meet professionals, innovators, and fellow builders who can help you expand your network, refine your ideas, and open new doors.

📍 Refraction Innovation Hub, Tysons, VA
🕘 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 Register for FREE — https://zurl.co/cc8o2

Join CrowdFuel at Refraction for an evening of networking, insight, and founder-focused conversation designed to help en...
06/10/2026

Join CrowdFuel at Refraction for an evening of networking, insight, and founder-focused conversation designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and strengthen their ties across the regional startup ecosystem.

What to expect throughout the evening:

▶️ Networking and high-value connection with founders and entrepreneurs
▶️ A welcoming space to continue conversations and build meaningful relationships

📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub
🔗 Register here – https://zurl.co/xp4cG

06/10/2026

🚨 Join us for the Refraction AI Exchange tomorrow, June 11!

On the second Thursday of every month, Refraction opens its doors for a FREE day of AI collaboration, innovation, and connection — hosted from the top of the Valo Park tech campus in Tysons.

What to expect throughout the day:

▶️ Opportunities for high-value networking, collaboration, and innovation

▶️ Applied AI programming, hands-on workshops, and community discussion

▶️ A vibrant community where AI founders, operators, innovators, students, and ecosystem builders can connect

As part of this month’s AI Exchange, Refraction will also be hosting two special complimentary programs:

▶️ Midday Program | 12:00–1:00 pm
Byte-Sized Lunch Lab
A hands-on applied AI workshop where participants bring lunch and a laptop, then leave with a working prototype using today’s AI and no-code tools.

▶️ Evening Program | 6:00–8:00 pm
Startup Sprint Hackathon
A fast-paced, AI-powered, no-code sprint where participants move from idea to prototype, pitch deck, and startup concept in just two hours. Open to college and high school students interested in entrepreneurship, AI, startups, and innovation.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub | Tysons, VA
🔗 Register for FREE: https://zurl.co/YrJVc

Address

7950 Jones Branch Drive, 8th Floor North
McLean, VA
22102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(703) 712-7565

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