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 

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.  

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 …

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.

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 …

We Are Change Makers: empowering each other with tools that bring peace of mind to professionals currently employed, self-employed or otherwise. You may have learned tools before that were later forgotten; Change Makers are interested in "Change that Sticks." Our methodology is based on transformational learning versus traditional learning. This can be simplified into 3 steps: 1. Critical reflection on one's assumptions. 2. Discourse to validate the critically reflective insight. 3. Action. Who …

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 …

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."-T.S. Eliot   My name is Steven Kuroiwa.  I am the founder and coordinator of Adult Aspies of San Francisco.  I am on the Autism Spectrum and have official diagnoses of Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.  Thank you for expressing interest in our fellowship.   Could Autism Spectrum people maintain the most positive aspects of our characters(Intellect, Honesty, Morality, C …

Are you involved in a startup or want to be? Startup Grind was started to help entrepreneurs meet new people face-to-face, and continue to build a lasting relationship with them online after the event. It's a monthly event held in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City featuring a range of speakers from founders to journalists to investors. More importantly it has the coolest community ever. Come to our event or go to Commonred.com to meet amazing professionals like you.

if you are a self-aware entrepreneur or want to be one - one who strives to make a real difference in the world. We are changing names and changing our mission - formerly The Bay Area Entrepreneurs Network, we now focus on those who desire to be conscious about the role they play in changing lives. This is the opportunity to network with like-minded self-aware peers, learn how to grow your business while growing yourself and changing the world. My name is Jonathan Bender, and it's my pleasure to …

… READ MORE StartupMonthly engages the startup ecosystem through Hands on workshops: SMARTUP to meet co-founders, form strong teams around promising ideas Idea Accelerators to objectively validate ideas in one month using best practices from Customer Development and Lean Startup methodologies. More information about StartupMonthly can be found at www.startupmonthly.org Join our Silicon Valley meetup for events in Peninsula   We are looking forward to work with you and create awesome startups …

  A little bit about this group... Create the relationships that you want! Show up more confidently in your relationships! Talk with other queer women! Who: for queer women who partner with people of all genders and who are interested in exploring alternative relationships. Whoever you like, however you like them, however many of them you have that you like, you are welcome to join us for this series! (gay, bi, trans, genderqueer, monogomous, open, single or in a relationship, etc...) What/How: …

Technology is changing the way we live and we communicate with the outside world.   For nonprofits, technology provides a way to improve business operations, reach volunteers, donors faster and provides many other benefits.   However, many non profits face a lot of technical challenges ranging from how to set up drupal site to how to do search engine optimization and others.   This meet up group aims to bring technology folks and non profits together in an effort to enable non profits to get rel …