This group is for Founder Institute participants in the Bay Area. It will be used primarily to organize alumni-and-mentor only events.

… Cofounder Club is all about the first key element, namely, getting good cofounders. Paul Graham said it aptly when he said “The idea doesn't matter to us as much as the people. So the best thing any individual [co-founder] can do is find good people to start with” If there is a magic number for a cofounding team, that magic number would probably be 2. Human beings are pair-bonding creatures. We are designed to operate that way. A co-founder should be strong in areas you are not. In terms of res …

This Meetup is for currently active founders and CEOs. We are committed to sharing information and ideas to make the most of our companies. We do that through face to face gatherings and online. We care about a variety of topics including: Founding teams Business and capital formation Strategy, business and financial models Recruiting, benefits and retention Sales, marketing, business development Intellectual property and licensing Aligning business goals with founder goals Our objective is …

Startup Waffles was started by the StartupDigest co-founders Chris & Brendan to bring together founders and hackers for tasty waffles. For our first Waffle event we had no idea what to expect but 80 Founders ended up coming to our small apartment including a TechCrunch writer, 3 VC’s, and companies were giving tech demos!! It was crazy. Since our first success and since holding Startup Waffles events in NYC and Kansas City we decided to create this into a regular event. Join to stay up to dat …

We are a network of startup founders and investors in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Whether you are a founder of an existing startup or looking for a cofounder to create a new one, the SF bay area LGBT cofounder network is a great resource for just that.   Our goal is to help connect extraordinary LGBT (and LGBT friendly) entrepreneurs so they can begin building legendary ventures together.   This meetup is also for those of you who want to meet new people who building awesome things! The group is invite only, and we look forward to hearing from you.   Greg 

This group is for founders of start-ups that are looking to raise initial angel, seed or Tier 1 venture funding. This group also welcome Investors and Fundraising consultants. This group is managed by the Startups & Societal Ventures Network (SSVN), headquartered in central Central Silicon Valley (USA) Welcome to the SSV Network! The "Startups & Societal Ventures" Network http://www.ssvnetwork.com Discuss: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48286 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SSVNetwo …

Welcome to the Meetup group for TEDxConstitutionDrive!  The theme for TEDxConstitutionDrive 2010 was "Trust". Trust as both a noun and a verb.  In a small venue with about 60 people, we explored different perspectives on trust that go beyond the basic morality and reach into business, technology and neuroscience to arrive at sometimes surprising conclusions.  We heard perspectives from Anant Agrawal, vending frontierman and co-founder of Cantaloupe Systems Paige Craig, entrepreneur and …

… In addition, it allows us to meet other like minded resource partners that also specialize in working with startups and their founders.” – John Lin, Wealth Manager, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney “SF New Tech is the Daddy of all tech events in San Francisco. Where laid trails many have followed.” – Duncan Logan, CEO & Founder, RocketSpace, Inc. “SF New Tech is a great place to meet entrepreneurs and to be part of the exciting enterprise of the launch of new businesses and even whole new markets. I …

This group is for like-minded hackers and founders to... Bounce new ideas. Find help to solve technical problems. Share and learn about the very latest in web and mobile development. Meet your future technical co-founder     Please join us if you're a founder or hacker and... You work at a startup, You want to work at a startup, You have started a company, and/or You want to start a company.  

Part of the global TechAviv Founders Club (http://www.techaviv.com), TechAviv CA is an invite-only group of bay area Israeli hi-tech startup founders, execs and investors that gather monthly to showcase, discuss and help fellow Israeli startups. Each month three companies get 5 minutes to demo their new products, followed by Q&A with the group. Casual networking happens before and after the demos. Our mission is to help fellow Israeli founders succeed by sharing our collective experience and con …

I have found that chanting helps me connect to the Source of all Creation within myself, relieves stress, and brings a profound calm and centeredness. It is a way to sing our prayers o the Divine. In this chant circle, I will lead sacred chants from several spiritual traditions, including Hindu, American Indian, and Pagan chants. We will also create a beautiful improvised group chant together. No chanting or singing experience required. Open to all adults who enjoy the sacredness and beauty of …

Business and Social Networking Events for San Francisco Bay Area Entrepreneurs and Professionals to create new business and personal connections, find new clients, and identify business opportunities. Our members include successful entrepreneurs, startup founders, small business owners, business executives, technology gurus, attorneys, bankers, angel investors, real estate developers, franchise owners, local retail and restaurant owners, physicians, and other San Francisco Bay Area professionals …

TurkishSpark is a new initiative by TABC, the Turkish American Business Connection in Silicon Valley. Founders and executives of startups “give-back” with their time through TurkishSpark by helping fellow founders and aspiring entrepreneurs realize their dreams. In September 2011 TurkishSpark went live with Kerim and Babur, who are among the most recognized Turkish-Americans in the Valley’s tech startup scene. Shortly after its launch, TurkishSpark decided to replicate its meetings across th …

There is a lot of buzz about design founders. Why not bring the founders, developers and the designers together so the designers can learn how to do better business? Whether you work for a corporation, start-up or as a freelance designer, join our group and learn how to stay passionate about your work, communicate with all types of clients effectively, market yourself and more! Learning and applying good business skills are imperative, especially in a fast-moving industry.

We are the West Coast chapter of the She-E-Os! Welcome! 1. Who are the She-E-Os? She-E-O was started in Boston by Robin Chase (former founder/CEO of Zipcar) and Bettina Hein (founder/CEO of Pixability). Here is an excerpt from a Nov 2011 Boston Globe article: The (new) old girls’ network: Women entrepreneurs who’ve stepped off the corporate ladder to build their own businesses and help others do the same Because many of these women are running their businesses 24/7, the group provide …