… Private sector speakers at past meetings have included successful inventors, and experts in: marketing, branding, patenting, licensing, prototyping, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Speakers at previous meetings have also included officials from the US Patent & Trademark Office of Independent Inventor Programs and representatives of government small business assistance programs. Meetings are free and open to the public. We invite you to attend our next meeting to participate in networking …

  Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with jus …

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/SSVNetwork Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ycd24uk Check the SSV Network Innovation Hubs' Worldwide Map: http://www.communitywalk.com/SSVNetwork Entrepreneurs, investors and all other resources providers need better relationships matchmaking. SSVN is an internet-based entrepreneurship support system e …

I started this group because I have a passion for sharing information. Our mission is to share information with people so they are more informed to make the best decisions that will improve the quality of their personal and professional life. Leaders, Business Owners, Movers and Shakers!

Why do it alone when you don't have to? Ladies Who Launch is all about entrepreneurship and creativity as a lifestyle lived in the way that is natural to women. Launch or expand what you want or what you have through the Incubator program, an in-person community designed to support you and provide resources for your business and life. The Ladies Who Launch Incubator is not your typical "coffee klatch" or corporate-type networking. The Incubator is the first sexy savvy forum to marry intuit …

Capital Business Source is a professional forum that provides support and education to small business owners in the DC metro area.

Collaboration is a key driver for innovation. MetroSprout is dedicated to bringing together the DC Metro area's technology community. If you are a developer, designer, hustler, or investor, then come join us. We will hold events so that entrepreneurs can learn, interact and innovate together. Please visit www.metrosprout.com to learn more about what we are up to.

BootStrap America is a non-profit corporation created to address 3 primary problems in American Society today... 1) The growing problem of unemployment and under employment in America. 2) The decline of American educational institutions (especially HBCUs (like Howard University and predominabtly latino institutions). 3) The continuous erosion of personal freedom that threatens the future of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. We firmly believe that if we do not take MASSIVE ACTI …

This group is for those who are sick and tired of working for "the man." You have the drive and you have the talent, but you seem to not be getting anywhere ALONE. If that sounds like you, welcome. You have just found your new home. As with many of the great organizations around the world, none of them were started alone. All of the greats, such as Apple, Microsoft, Virgin, Google, and many others all started out with a group of like minded individuals with similar goals in mind....to bring n …

This DC group is for everyone interested in Web Design, Graphics, Software Development as well as in networking, building online businesses and achieving one's Big Dream. Sometimes only a few web designer show up, therefore, we collaborate with similar groups which will meet at this same event for more new contacts, better networking, fun and mutual support. We appreciate the awesome leadership of Jonathan Perrelli, Adam Z and others at thefort.vc and foster.ly to facilitate entrepreneurship in …

Welcome Launchrepreneurs! We're a community of creatives passionate about building and delivering impactful products and services. We created this Meetup Group to share ideas, skills and best practices. Each month we host at least one networking event featuring distinguished speakers. Based on your feedback, we offer focus groups in specific areas. Members are encouraged to offer their insights either formally or informally. Our mission is to help you develop and refine a skillset which will all …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle   Please go to www. …

Color of Tech is bringing together people of color in the DMV who are passionate about web development, tech entrepreneurship, green technologies, and social media on a monthly basis. We will swap stories and ideas, create new relationships, and forge great business partnerships.

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 startuply.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Our group will serve as a sort of match making 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 you. We'll try to bring together technical folks and business, marketing, sales pr …

… 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://venturehacks.com/ http://steveblank.com/ http://startuplessonslearned.blogspot.com/ http://www.37signals.com/svn/ Twitter #leanstartup We're not: A general entrepreneurship, networking or professional meetup group. We …

One idea, one team, one solution at a time is what it's all about.  Conceptualize, design, develop and deploy a new app, web service or product every three weeks.  Share in the fun, excitement and equity of the next big thing.  No need to wait in line to pitch for a limited amount of spots to get your idea up and running.   No need to pay to join a group of strangers for a few days hoping that you can put together something meaningful and move forward.  Join our community of entrepreneurs, devel …