I am a stay at home mother of two boys and an fledgling entrepreneur. I needed to come up with a creative way to be productive while at the same time taking care of my kids. I decided to create a baby sitting co-op for those of us who run businesses from home. We will meet at places that are kid friendly (our homes, play cafes, etc) where assigned mompreneurs or dadpreneurs watch the kiddies while others work. The schedule rotates, so everyone has an opportunity to get work done. Parents can not …

The Community For Silicon Valley Chinese Entrepreneurs to sharing resources and promoting collaboration amongst entrepreneurship and startup initiatives. We provide a comfortable environment for Chinese engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, students, business owners, startup founders, executives and investors. Besides hosting technical and business events as well as social networking lunches, we provide an effective support network and platform by bringing together all kinds of information and r …

We will meet at least once a month (the plan is to have weekly meetings) to discuss issues facing small business and entrepreneurs today, share our own experiences in facing those issues and come up with ideas on how to help each other and those we know. As the group expands and we learn to trust each other, business referrals are sure to follow!

Libertarians: We are not primarily political, we simply respect property rights and thus live by a code of non-aggression. Property rights are sacred to us because civilization is built on social cooperation and social cooperation is only made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights. Entrepreneurs: in a general sense, we are the creative and energetic members of society seeking to produce value; weather it be economic, social or personal. The Society o …

Entrepreneurs, you may be in business for yourself but you are not by yourself! This meetup is a place for business owners and entrepreneurs to meet and exchange ideas. The main focus of this group is to assist Small Business owners in growing their businesses by networking and exchanging information. Enabling our members to grow, expand and flourish in their endeavors. This meetup is being brought to you by Tamian Associates, a firm that is committed to your successful business. We do Business …

Why? With how fast home solar is catching on and those ways we hear about out there that cost little or nothing to install, we need an easier, objective way to see how today's affordable rooftop solar works and saves! A brief get-together with good people and snacks just sounded a lot better than trying to do a google solar search or calling up a solar company to see how solar savings works. How? I'll facillitate occassional meetings and Q&A here in Tri-Valley, but from an independent, objective …

This is an informal monthly gathering of new and emerging technology enthusiasts. It's a great way to learn about the latest tools, as well as meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, mobile developers and technologists in the SF East Bay. Many in the tech industry have predicted (and we agree) that 2012 is a big year for mobile. We welcome all mobile developers as well as demos/discussions on various mobile technologies. Everyone is welcome to share their ideas and present their next big idea at t …

Get together with affiliate marketers, entrepreneurs, and super affiliates in your area! Meetup202 is a casual gathering for affiliates to stay updated with the latest happenings in the industry and network with others. Discuss key strategies and share ideas in the affiliate marketing space, such as PPC, PPV, Media buys and Marketing tactics. These meetings provide food, drinks, internet access, and an opportunity to collaborate and associate with like minded individuals who are looking to meet …

… The format is a moderated panel discussion, typically with between three and five members – usually VCs and experienced entrepreneurs – on the panel. We normally have between 20 and 30 (though occasionally as many as 50) attendees, most of whom are entrepreneurs, service providers, or funding professionals. Pre- and post-event networking and a tasty buffet dinner offer excellent opportunities to make valuable new contacts. The cost to attend is: $10.00 for SVForum members, $25.00 for non-SVForum …

If you self-identify as a Hacker then you're likely to develop or tweak some kind of product. The lifeblood of success of any product is Sales. Customer development starts with a conversation with a customer, part of the sales process. There are lots of sales seminars and self help books out there, but many lacking relevant real world experience and lessons learned by first time Hackers and Entrepreneurs in technology. Sharing those lessons and learning from each other will be the goal of this m …

This meetup group is for the hard core... It’s for business owners and entrepreneurs who are already high achievers, heavy hitters, and Go-Getters, but like most successful people; are itching to get to their next level. It’s for individuals with a burning desire to better themselves, for individuals on a quest to Be, Do, and Have more out of their businesses and their lives. This meetup is for the doers. If this sounds like you, you are at the right place. We cover specific areas of small bus …

Once a month, the San Ramon LeTip Chapter gets together for a friendly lunch filled with camaraderie, great business leads and fun! We call this the Lunch Bunch, and ALL business owners and entrepreneurs are welcome to join us. In addition to monthly luncheons, our LeTip chapter meets weekly to exchange qualified leads with one another, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Come see whether we can help your business soar as other …

Do you work out of coffee shops or from your home office? Is your work portable? Do you need a communal place to study or share your startup ideas with like-minded individuals? Then Cowork Fremont might be your dream too. Cowork Fremont is an interest group to start a coworking space in the San Francisco bay area city of Fremont. The idea of this coworking space would be to give independent business owners, freelancers, mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and other like-minded individuals a …

… WomenNow Face2Face will assemble a dynamic group of senior business executives, successful leaders of public and private firms, including business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate officers, and nonprofit executives. Attendees will learn business leadership, including marketing innovation, organizational effectiveness, service excellence, and negotiation; Attendees will expand their knowledge, skills, and confidence as they learn how other successful women have approached key management and leade …

We believe innovation happens when bright minds get together to discuss, share and implement their ideas. Our Mission: We want to enable great minds like yours and help you bring your passion to life with the support of a community of like minded driven individuals. Who we are : A startup community of engineers, designers, investors, advisors and entrepreneurs co-working on innovative ideas big and small. How we operate : We are a startup community facilitating knowledge sharing events, entrepre …

Formerly known as The Bay Area Business Dev/Financial Ind/Entrepreneur Meetup (meetup.com/BayArea-BusinessDev), the Bay Area Biz Buzz is a group that was formed in 2006 to connect Business Minded Professionals throughout the Bay Area. The goal of this Meetup Group is to organize informal networking opportunities for like-minded individuals. Those who have joined the group range from novices who want to start their own business to seasoned entrepreneurs. We have members looking to connect with bu …