We want to help you be a better entrepreneur. We've found the Lean Startup methodology is an extremely effective way to do that. Lean: Accomplish your objectives wasting a minimum of resources, especially time. Startup: A human institution creating a new product or service under conditions of extreme uncertainty Mindset: Entrepreneurs who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their market and committed to learning through evidence For entrepreneurs who follow: http://ventur …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Rockville Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Rockville serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who compliments y …

What is a Fab Lab? The CCBC (Community College of Baltimore County) MIT Fab Lab is a high tech workshop open to the public where entrepreneurs, product developers, inventors, and business people can get help making prototypes of their inventions. What do I have to Do to Use the CCBC MIT Fab Lab & What Can I Do There? After you take the Fab Lab Introduction safety and training class, you will have access to a ShopBot CNC milling/routing machine, UPrint 3D printer, Roland vinyl cutter, Epilog lase …

If you're doing business online - selling products, programs, and services on the Internet - then this group is for you! Get peer-to-peer feedback on your business, marketing, products, and sales strategy. Monthly mastermind meetings are designed to be fun, supportive, and educational! Entrepreneurs in Baltimore, York, Harrisburg, and Lancaster area are welcome!  We will meet in Hunt Valley, MD. NOTE: This group is perfect for those who are already running a business - we do not teach how to sta …

Be Social Change DC Meetup - We are a community of change makers, social entrepreneurs, start-ups, techies, non-profits, educators and overall do and want-to-do gooders. Collectively, we are cultivating a network that fosters social innovation, supports social entrepreneurship, and creates opportunities to make the world a better place. Our Meetups empower, connect and organize the social change community in New York through: “Be” - events and panels that highlight creative social innovators an …

“I Am Diversity In Technology” Meetups fill a vital void in the regional technology eco-system – a space specifically geared towards the needs of the minority tech entrepreneur. The I AM DTECH (#IAmDtech) Meetups are monthly, alternating between Baltimore and Washington, DC on the last Wednesday of the month. The Meetups allow for unmatched networking opportunities and access to resources relevant to building diversity in the regional tech entrepreneurship space. Each Meetup will include imparti …

This meetup is created to help geeks, entrepreneurs, and small biz owners bridge the last mile between good ideas, and practical solutions. Our get togethers will focus on creating actionable plans and solving the problems that you are having.

DCYE is a networking and educational organization for the young entrepreneurs of DC. With events like Fireside Chats, DCYE & Drinks, Business Book Clubs and co-working sessions, we aim to provide networking and educational resources to help every amazing young DC trep succeed!

If you are launching or growing a business from an original product or service you created, and you enjoy networking with other women entrepreneurs, SheLaunches is where you should be. SheLaunches is all about entrepreneurship in a social and networking environment. If you are passionate, creative, and ambitious and looking to launch your business idea, brand or company and want to share your experiences, gain support, and connect with other women entrepreneurs, join. SheLaunches helps you to pu …

Facilitated by professional career coaches, JSSA's weekly groups provide advice, networking opportunities, motivation and support for professionals who are in career transition, underemployed or unemployed. Groups meet every Monday from 12-1:30 at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, the second Tuesday at Adas Israel Congregation from 1-2:30.  These are drop in groups and prior registration is not required. For more information go to http://www.jssa.org/services/employmentcareer.

A social group for helping connect busy techies, geeks and entrepreneurs who are also busy parents in the Baltimore area. We hope to meet every other month or so in an informal way to share our projects, compare notes on entrepreneurship, and support each other as we strive for that ever elusive "work/life balance." Babysitters encouraged, spouses welcome! (And non-parents are welcome, too -- we're inclusive.)

Introduction This group explores the intersection of the data revolution and the art of creating value. Bring your inner data scientist and learn how people are not only doing cool things with data, but doing so in ways that help startups, businesses, and other organizations thrive. While we will always have industrial, academic, and government luminaries as speakers, this meetup will not just be about lectures and free pizza (or empanadas as we secure sponsors).  Simply put, we are building a …

Have a web or mobile application you want to test? Have a prototype or mock-up you want to introduce to the light of day? Let's test with 1) real users 2) in real time 3) face to face and 4) FREE? Premise: People who want users for their applications/designs for testing, will test others applications/designs, in exchange. In addition, our group will have expert speakers on usability, UX and UI. You are welcome to attend to learn, network and help others test their software and designs, even if …

We're a group of local entrepreneurs looking to bring together other entrepreneurs around the area. Whether you're currently in a startup or just interested in entrepreneurship, this group is for you. There's no sense in going down the startup path alone, come meet some friends you can network and share your thoughts. We plan to meet monthly and will switch up the format each time. Some meetups will be simple networking one's, while others will feature guest speakers talking on topics relevant a …

This is a group for like-minded people interested in business networking and entrepreneurship. It will provide its members a venue for social networking and professional development in the Baltimore Metro area. We can meet at City View Restaurant on Security Blvd. to get our first meeting started.

Reach your business goals with “en-HER-gy In Business” events including the "Power of en-HER-gy Success Circle", a coaching group for women who have or want to have their own businesses, have goals and ideas for those businesses, and want action-oriented support and accountability. Each woman in the group becomes interested in your success, because each woman cares – it’s what we do! The result is a sisterhood gathering to ensure that everyone meets her own short-term goals to fulfill a long-ter …

How do you measure success?  The amount of money you make?  How far you’ve advanced in your chosen field? The number of awards and credentials you’ve earned?  Certainly, these are all achievements that we as professionals and entrepreneurs should be proud of, but what is equally (if not more) important is that we stay grounded, maintain work-life balance, and use our successes to help others and our communities.  If you agree, then this group is for you! Let’s get together to share our experienc …

From wireframes to Beta, early stage companies (and ideas) can demo and get invaluable feedback.  Join us for coffee and bagels.  Very early stage focused.  Great way to get your product off to a good start and work on your pitch!

Hi there students and startups! Posting on job forums can be so boring- it leaves little room for direct peer-to-peer interaction. There's nothing better than putting a face to a company or applicant's name- so we'll be hosting a regular session for students and startups to interact live. This group was created to help you network and create opportunities for local students interested in gaining practical business experience by working at local startups. Start-ups can also expect to benefit from …

This is a group for entrepreneurs and those aspiring to be. We’ll get together to share knowledge, promote our businesses, make professional connections, and have a good time. Events will include brunch, happy hour, brainstorming sessions, seminars, webinars, and other opportunities to support, encourage, and interact with one another. We hope to meet-up with you soon! The group is sponsored by The Biz Knows. Learn more about The Biz Knows at http://www.thebizknows.com

AngelHack Hackathon Workshops are a place for industry leaders, hackers, and entrepreneurs to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to talk about API's, SDK's, and how to use new and creative ideas to empower a new generation of developers.

This group is for anyone who wants to explore ways to do more meaningful work. Whether you have great ideas, you want to make an idea happen or you are looking to get inspired to participate making a great idea happen, this group is the place to start. Let's bring our talents together and explore new and interesting ways we can do amazing things, together Coordel is an ideas platform for funding and executing just-in-time joint ventures. We'll investigate how mass transparency facilitates social …

Based in Washington, DC America Journalists Meetup serves as a networking and resource meetup for journalists located in the United States, as well as for students who study journalism and others interested in the field of media and journalism. Its mission includes helping students and journalists locate SCHOLARSHIPS, REPORTING FELLOWSHIPS, GLOBAL CONVENTIONS, JOB FAIRS and WORKSHOPS. We provide an opportunity to meet a network of like-minded journalists from around the U.S. Members will have …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …

This group will act as a platform for those who are interested in investing in Africa. We will act as promoters of African Culture and to engage in issues that relate to doing business in Africa and to help us understand what is required to invest successfully in different regions of Africa. Group members are encouraged to share investment ideas.

This is a group for entrepreneurs interested in growing business for their ventures. All skill levels are welcome!! This group was started with startup entrepreneurs in mind because pitching, raising capital, finding co-founders, marketing, legal, and product development all seem to be covered, but arguably the most important skill, the skill on which entire ventures live and die by doesn't get much attention: Business Development

Hi I’m Sharifa, RN & business owner. After graduating as a Registered Nurse, I  decided to stay within the DMV and give back to my community. I am blessed to meet successful individuals who are not only great listeners who give great advice, but also fun and down to earth and are a beacon for positive thinking.  I encourage positive thinkers from all walks of life that are passionate about achieving success to join. I consider myself to be very hard-working, self-motivated and I am always seekin …

NetworkOut organizes inclusive business networking events and opportunities to help local companies and professionals create meaningful business leads, seek new talent and find new business opportunities. Our events include breakfasts, business speakers and after work B2B happy hour events. Our business networking events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels to enable networking in a relaxed and inclusive social atmosphere.