Have an idea? Good with code? Proud to be a geek? Want to start a business? You're on the right track! StartupSeattle is a partnership to help startups connect with events, resources and talent. We created a set of web and offline resources and have become the hub for Seattle's technology startup activities - http://startupseattle.com. More information to come soon. For now, sign up and stay tuned...

A community supported space for digital entrepreneurs.

This is a group formed to bring attention to projects seeking funding through crowdfunding websites, especially Kickstarter, and those that were created by local Seattle-area people through crowdfunding websites. We would like to encourage all who are looking to help fund some cool crowdfunding projects (no matter how small your contribution), who want to get cool stuff before it makes its way to store shelves (and a lot of stuff that is exclusive to Kickstarter backers!), and the people who hav …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The global reach of the Internet has democratized entrepreneurship. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning drive to succeed,  to make it big in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions.  Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, fin …

Let's get together to read Danielle LaPorte's wonderful book, the Fire Starter Sessions: a Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on your Own Terms. We'll read the book and do the exercises over the course of 8 meetings.... unless things get interesting and we decide to keep it going. Your organizers are Nancy Reid, a veteran of traditional business who's hellbent to redefine the game, and Kate Raykovich, a brilliant consultant and life coach (according to me, Nancy!) Kate and I believe …

A community of ambitious and persistent people who pursue our passion and believe we CAN make the world a better place. We create or work for organizations that are seeking solutions to society's most pressing social problems.

You like to invent, tinker, create prototypes, gadgets, software, music, apps and versions of products, movies, books, crafts, sofware and just plain dream up new ideas all the time? Have you heard of crowdsourcing sites like: Quirky.com, Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, bandcamp.com, etsy.com, rockethub.com, ahhha.com, edisonnation.com, geniuscrowds.com, more coming online weekly... All these sites leverage money and brainpower of many to bring to fruition real world products, projects and ide …

Every week Entrepreneurs and investors gather to talk about the startup experience. They meet at Louisa's Coffee 2379 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle,WA 98102 at 830 am each Tuesday morning to discuss new startup ideas, access to funding, startup resources and generally to connect with interesting people. If you are looking at starting a growth company or looking at investing in new startups, come join the conversation. We are usually at the big tables in the middle as you come in the door.

This is not just another "entrepreneur" meetup.  We are not about meeting for the sake of meeting.  We are not about meeting to promote sponsors or to create business development opportunities for service providers. We are fed up with stale startup leadership and frustrated with the quality and content of local, well-intentioned startup organizations and groups.  We want to agitate the creation of a group that will focus on moving our local startup community forward by focusing entirely on the e …

Welcome! I would like to thank you for checking into us. Major League Entrepreneurs or MLE is a vision my brother Casey and I committed to spread to this ambitious field. We realize that creating a start-up is demanding, both financially and socially. In addition, these days trying to make it as a solo entrepreneur is highly unlikely...but why should you?? Thats where are vision steps in - rather than following the same blogs, forums, and arcticles on other's success and tribulations, we offer t …

"The New Rich (NR) are those who abandon the deferred-life plan and create luxury lifestyles in the present using the currency of the New Rich: time and mobility. This is an art and a science we will refer to as Lifestyle Design (LD)." -Timothy Ferriss The goal for each meetup is: one experiment that lasts 24-48 hours. Format -Talk about how to incorporate -Apply for 24-48 hours -Q&A about anything -Reply with results online If you're interested in The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, The 4 …

Dear Creatives, Freelancers, Boot-Strappers, & Digital Work-From-Home Types Near South Seattle, Are you tired of the daily choice between social isolation and latte overdose? Me too. If we choose to, we can create our own (non-corporate) work culture here in South Seattle and reap the many benefits of connection and community. Some of these benefits include: opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, lunch companions, built in test audience, group support for your business or creative endeavo …

Young Professionals of Seattle is a networking organization that emphasizes professional development, volunteerism and helping other professionals make the right connections. You can catch us, and a handful of our 1,600+ members, at a YPOS monthly happy hour or one of our various educational, volunteer or special events.

From beginner to expert we welcome all. Our objective is to offer support and share information, best practices, techniques, tools and resources. Our members are bloggers, new users, professionals, entrepreneurs and personal users.

A group for corporate entrepreneurs eager to innovate inside their company.

We are organizing a community pledged toward one goal: Success for all. CEO Space has created countless success stories over the last three decades. When a second-grade school teacher comes into CEO Space with nothing more than an idea, and several years later sells her company for hundreds of millions of dollars...that's a success! And that is simply one story from 70,000 members! CEO Space has created an environment with "one-degree of separation", allowing access to top management in Fortune …

A community of entrepreneurs, startups, non-profits, and small businesses with a natural affinity for passion and inspiration.

"It's a reason to put on pants in the morning." Working at home is not all it's cracked up to be. Interruptions from a less-than-professional environment and insanity-inspiring isolation can make you wonder why you left the office to begin with! This is a group for any professional who is looking for an alternative to a traditional office, coffee shop, and home environment. We meet every Monday armed with laptop and list of tasks to drink excessive amounts of coffee together. Oh yeah, and work. …

Want to change the world thru entrepreneurship and innovation? Network with accomplished and budding entrepreneurs. Learn about their experiences of creating successful companies.

This group is for local business owners and other professionals. Issaquah Business Networkers (IBN) was founded on the principal of 'We do business with people we know, like and trust'. Our mission is to provide a setting where you can get to know other great folks in our community and develop those relationships that are both meaningful and profitable. We look forward to helping businesses thrive in our community! Come join us.

The Kirkland Entrepreneur Meetup is for creative, value adding entrepreneurs from all walks of life looking for networking opportunities, support, inspiration, and more. Come join the community recently dubbed "The Next Silicon Valley" by Startup Weekend.  My goal for starting this meetup is to create a place where Kirkland residents and people interested in Kirkland can help strengthen the business community by creating great businesses that contribute to the local community, the Seattle-area, …

Want to change the world thru entrepreneurship and innovation? Network with accomplished and budding entrepreneurs. Learn about their experiences of creating successful companies.

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.

Announce and organize Nowta related events. The Northwest Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce is a Seattle-based Turkish-American chamber of commerce and a not-for-profit organization. We were established in 2009. We serve the states of Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Our goal is to enrich trade ties between Turkey and the U.S. by supporting Turkish and American entrepreneurs. To accomplish this goal, we organize seminars, luncheons, and networking events. We support Turkish businesses seeking …

StartupEastside is an independent startup community dedicated to bringing together some of the Eastside’s brightest minds from the startup industry. StartupEastside events are focused on helping attendees: Network with other technology industry professionals on the Eastside Provide education and information relative to the latest technologies and industry trends Generate opportunities for personal, professional and business growth Promote the Eastside as a desirable place to start and grow succ …

The Pacific Northwest Innovation Consortium (PNWIC) is focused on the innovation ecosystem of our region. Our discussions are meant to identify the characteristics of an exceptional innovation ecosystem, highlight the qualities present in the PNW and determine strategies for improvements. Our belief is that the PNW can be the nations premier region for innovation. PNWIC looks to collaborate with individuals and organizations who share this belief. We will have two kinds of meetings. The first is …

This is a start-up networking and referral group for start-up organizations. There are some specific criteria you MUST meet in order to become a member: Female, solo business owner preferably start-up or early building phase, Not looking for a networking group with the usual suspects. Really hoping to bring in the unusual suspects, maybe tech or health care, or education industries. There are plenty of networking groups that have attorneys and bankers and insurance salespeople, so let's make thi …