There are more entrepreneurs now than ever before. With so many great concepts and start-ups and limited funding/investors, it is imperative that every idea has been well thought out for different scenarios to ensure it's plausibility for enduring success. The purpose of this meetup is to share our ideas with one another, brainstorm to help each person tweak their concepts as needed, and master our pitch so we can confidently showcase our product/service in a brief yet informative, captivating a …

meetups for past, present and future tilt founders and investors. we created this meetup to coordinate social outings and brainstorming sessions in between the actual tilt events. for those who don't know, tilt is a live brainstorming competition where teams of founders get together and create business ideas to a theme provided on the day. throughout the event, investors vet the concepts by investing virtually in the businesses via our simulated market app. it's a chance to show everyone what yo …

Are you thinking about launching a food truck, a series of popup shops, or launching a clothing store on wheels? Come with ideas and mental blueprints. We'll brainstorm strategies, potential pitfalls, and best practices.

Innovative people who look for other innovators like themselves. A great group to make new connections and friends as well as exchange ideas and resources. A nice Catalyst network.  Creating and supporting good businesses.  We like to dream here! Everything starts with a dream.... then we design a plan to make it come true! Social Entrepreneurs and Social Architects are people who have many interests and see the interconnections that every field has. As Social Entrepreneurs, these are people who …

Being an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, or self-employed is a dream that many of us live and many others have. But there are downsides to the dream. Working in isolation, taking on too many obligations and not creating a clear plan for success can hinder even the most brilliant self-starter. This meetup provides a forum for you to network (not sell) with others, find accountability partners and brainstorm with people from your industry and other industries in order to get outside your box and into …

Looking for those whom are passionate about the children’s business industry – be it blogging/author, illustrator/artist, crafters, photographers, shop owners, bakers, fashion and accessories, education, etc. This is a group for those whose main marketing focus is to gain the love and support of kids (and their parents). Monthly meetups in SoHo, Nolita, or LES and location only sent to those who are attending. Attendance generally limited and the format will be a 15-30 minute topic convo and the …

Finally, a place where educated Latinos can come together to brainstorm ideas for changing the world, one event at a time. We don't have to be aggressive, but we will be smartly attentive to the needs of our global community. Si nos juntamos, ganamos.

SeedingIT is an organization dedicated to building community between entrepreneurs and investors. We host 2 types of events: collaborative brainstorming sessions and get togethers. Our group is open ONLY to serious entrepreneurs and investors and is by invitation or application only. Our goal is to help people advance their startups and secure funding on a level playing field and in a stress free environment. Our BootStorming Sessions allow anyone to pitch an idea to the group and get group fe …

You don't have to do it alone. Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but a …

This group welcomes any and all types of recruiters and HR professionals; technical and non-technical, agency and in-house. The only requirement is that you’re interested in sharing your skills and expertise to promote a more socially and economically just community. This group will support various local NY/NJ non-profits and socially-driven start-ups and organizations through direct and purposeful action: * Partner with non-profit employment services to provide resume-writing workshops, mock …

Gather with fellow ideologists to explore the furthest reaches of our collective intellect... Ideologi introduces a new method of dialogue for discovering the hidden wisdom of the crowd. ► Participants (called ideologists) are seated in a circle facing each other.  The initiator introduces themselves, explains how ideologi works (explained below) and tells everyone what time the meetup is scheduled to end. ► The first phase of ideologi is called prologue.  Each participant introduces themselv …

Coaches Unite!! Calling all Coaches...Business Coaches, Executive Coaches, Life Coaches and Niche Coaches. According to the 2012 ICF Global Coaching Study by Price Waterhouse Coopers: 47% of coaches collaborate, 31% barter coaching services, 54% of coaches at all stages offer pro bono coaching. So how will we form Alliances...simply...lets get to know one another. We can all be encouraged, learn and grow from one another. Network events, Coaching Circles ie. Coaching eachother (think ICF credent …

Make Passive Income from your Art & Creativity Join us in the East Village in Manhattan to brainstorm and discuss new ways of making a living off your artwork & passions Harness the power of the internet to make a great living on your own terms. Space is limited to the first 10 people to RSVP. crowdsourcing, cloud computing, social networking and marketing, blogging, content creation on youtube, microstock, niche websites, ebay, google, adsense, art licensing, street art, toys & games, guerilla …

You know who you are. You're the one who sees big things in 'little' things, the one thinking all the time. For many, thinking amounts to work. For a few, thinking is fun. For you though, thinking is food. Your friends like you but are not likely, like you. You may even be considered a genius by others but not to yourself. You see yourself as a deep thinker and thrive in rich conversations. This group is established to bring together people who enjoy deep thought and the huge realizations that …

A series of events for tech entrepreneurs, creative artists, social entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and seed finance veterans looking to mix in innovative ways. We plan to start off with speed networking mixers, pairing off participants from different fields to talk about their interests and projects for a short block of 7 to 10 minutes at a time -- and then having each participant rotate to a new person. Over time we'll collaborate with other Meetups and expand into breakout sessions, workshops …

Imagine if there was a place, where at one table an entrepreneur meets her next $100,000 investor. A designer meets a new client, a web developer with a great internet startup. A Ruby engineer meets a charismatic founder that excites him with her vision, so much so that he can picture leaving his day job for the exhilarating experience of working tirelessly for technology stock options that could be worth millions one day... We're building this community. --- Part of the Tech Happy Hour Allianc …

Our mission is to create a network of likeminded individuals… To have a brainstorming team Often times you have to make a big company decision, whether it’s selling your company, getting into manufacturing, breaking into a new market, buying a site, opening a new site, or taking on a new marketing campaign. Sometimes all you have is you or your partner, and you just want to bounce ideas off a larger base of knowledgeable people. This will give you a chance to brainstorm with other successful, …

The purpose of this group is to extend a networking platform to fashion professionals located in New Jersey. However, you do not have to be from New Jersey to join this NETWORKING group. **All are welcomed to join (fashion lovers, Fashion Designers, Boutique Owners, Image Consultants, Fashion Stylists, Wardrobe Stylists, Personal Shoppers, Models, Hair and Makeup Artists, Photographers, etc.).** There are a ton of fashion professionals all over the world, but there are not enough within New Je …

The New York based Flair Affair meetup welcomes any and all lingerie enthusiasts and professionals! Who are we? We're enthusiasts who simply have passion and love for lingerie. We’re professionals, who are talented, creative and tech savvy, working as designers, production coordinators, traffic controllers, models, photographers, sales specialists, merchandisers and more within the context of lingerie. We're entrepreneurs, who are opportunists and/or savvy business people, who have started, wil …