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The Say-Do Gap: Why Execution Breaks Down—and How to Fix It
Fri, Aug 7, 3:15 PMJoin us for a candid and highly practical session with Dr. Dmitri Kossakovski, an engineering and business leader who has spent his career working in environments where execution failure isn’t just costly—it can derail products, delay critical systems, and cost companies their competitive edge. From NASA/JPL to Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups, Dmitri has operated at the intersection of deep technology and real-world delivery across domains including automotive, medtech, sensors, and advanced materials. And across all of these environments, he kept seeing the same pattern: Teams that look productive on paper—but quietly drift off course week after week. Plans are made. Status updates are shared. Progress appears to be happening. But underneath it all, the gap between what’s said and what actually gets done continues to widen. Instead of accepting this as the norm, Dmitri began tracking that gap. What started as a simple weekly habit—recording what was planned, what actually happened, and what comes next—evolved into a lightweight system he now calls the “Say-Do Gap,” and a tool he describes as a “Project Reality Ledger.” In this session, Dr. Kossakovski will break down the methodology behind the Say-Do approach, explain why simple tracking habits often outperform complex project management systems, and share what he learned building a product on nights and weekends while leading high-stakes R&D organizations. This is not a talk about theory—it’s a practical framework for anyone who wants to execute more effectively in the real world. Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or simply trying to execute more effectively in your own work, you’ll walk away with a practical approach you can apply immediately. *** ## **About the Speaker** Dr. Dmitri Kossakovski works at the intersection of deep technology and strategic business development, with over 20 years of experience spanning R&D leadership, technology partnerships, licensing, and M&A. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Caltech and an MS in Applied Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, along with an Executive MBA from the Drucker School. His career spans NASA/JPL, Fortune 500 companies, and venture-backed startups across domains including semiconductor materials, advanced coatings, thermal systems, sensors, and medical devices. On the business side, he has negotiated more than 25 transactions—including licensing agreements, research partnerships, and M&A—with organizations such as MIT, KAIST, Kyocera, Infineon, the DOE, and DARPA. He co-founded Pacific Scanning Corp (acquired by Agilent Technologies) and was part of the leadership team behind a successful exit at iGlass Technology. He currently contributes to strategic investment initiatives in medical innovation and serves on the boards of multiple startups. He is the author of 30+ U.S. patents.
Shabbat Dinner at the Beach
Sat, Aug 8, 3:30 AMTo attend this event, you **MUST RSVP** by visiting our Website to Pay for your Reservation[ ](http://www.shulonthebeach.com/)**[www.shulonthebeach.com](http://www.shulonthebeach.com/)** Watch the sunset over the ocean and welcome Shabbat with the Shul on the Beach community. Join Jewish professionals and friends for a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine, meaningful conversation, singing, inspiring Torah, and genuine connection. **Friday, August 7** 7:43 PM Candle Lighting (at shul or your home) 7:15 PM Yedid Nefesh “Greet the Shabbos at the Shore” (walk from Shul to the ocean) 7:45 PM “Carlebach” Kabbalat Shabbat, “KRIAT SHMA” and Maariv 8:30 PM Shabbat Dinner RSVP by August 4 $36, After $44 www.shulonthebeach.com We have a bigger presence on FB & IG. Check out and Like our FB, IG FB https://www.facebook.com/ShulOnTheBeach IG https://www.instagram.com/shulonthebeachvenice
Self Growth & Transformation Monthly Meetup
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00 AMThis is our monthly meetup meeting happening every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm. Each meetup includes networking, setting intentions, business/personal development, and facilitation to raise your overall prosperity. Topics will include: Money Mastery, Self-Love, Marketing, Overcoming Negative Thinking, Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm, Spiritual Alignment, Boosting Your Profits, Eliminating Fears and Limiting Beliefs, Toxic Relationships, Releasing Judgements, Law of Attraction, Inspired Action, Happiness, Health, Fitness and more. Ready to unlock your most amazing, abundant, blissful life? As a certified professional coach for over a decade, my passion is to facilitate total transformation, to unravel subconscious patterns that are holding you back, to unlock your superhuman capacities, so you can skyrocket your life allowing you to do, be and have anything. I offer coaching programs based on the culmination of my lifelong study, trainings and experience advising billionaires, coaching multi-million dollar business owners, working with leading New York Times Bestselling authors, and more. I’m looking forward to connecting with you and bringing together a like-minded community!
Friday Mornings / Beach Volleyball
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00 PMWe meet every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m., in Manhattan Beach at the 4th Street courts. This group is open to INTERMEDIATE AND UP LEVEL players. This group is NOT for beginners. **First time players are asked to show up and play before they ask to join the group via the Meetup app.** For members, players are asked to bring their own volleyballs & lines, if you have them. Please RSVP as early in the week as possible so that we know that we have at least four players. To ensure the game is played on the same page for all, this group follows the USA Volleyball Beach Rules which can be reviewed at: [https://usavolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2025-2027-USAV-Beach-Rules-Book_FINAL.pdf](https://usavolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2025-2027-USAV-Beach-Rules-Book_FINAL.pdf) We look forward to seeing you on the sand.
Overwhelm-Free & Thriving Business Owners Monthly Meetup
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00 AMThis is our regular monthly meetup happening every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm-7:30 pm. Every meeting is dedicated to helping you be Overwhelm-Free & Thriving! Each live get together includes networking, setting intentions, business development, and facilitation to raise your overall prosperity. Topics will include: Money Mastery, Marketing, Overcoming Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm, Spiritual Alignment, Boosting Your Profits, Eliminating Fears and Limiting Beliefs, Toxic Relationships, Releasing Judgements, Inspired Action, Success from the Heart and more. Ready to unlock your most amazing, abundant, blissful life and business? As a certified professional coach for over a decade, my passion is to facilitate total transformation, to unravel subconscious patterns that are holding you back, to unlock your superhuman capacities, so you can skyrocket your business allowing you to do, be and have anything. I offer coaching programs based on the culmination of my lifelong study, trainings and experience advising billionaires, coaching multi-million dollar business owners, working with leading New York Times Bestselling authors, and more. I’m looking forward to connecting with you and bringing together a like-minded community!
All Skills Volleyball Class
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00 AMOur coaches are among the best in Santa Monica, and we will be covering every skills in our Wednesday evening classes. We welcome all levels of players! **Your first class is on us! 🎉** After that, drop-in classes are just $20. **Class Schedule:** * Tuesday & Friday — 7:00–8:30am * Wednesday — 6:00–7:30pm * Saturday -- 10:00-1130am Sign up on Meetup or book directly at **playhighline.com/classes** Coach: Eleneore +1 (650) 305-0371
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