We have monthly hackathons in the Philly area for people working on or interested in startups (primarily Internet related). A hackathon is an event with no specific agenda--everyone comes and "hacks" on their projects. It is a great place to meet other local hackers and get feedback/help on your projects. Every month we have the meetup at a local Philly company where cool hacking is going on. We have pizza for dinner, hang out and talk about our startup experiences, and hack on our projects toge …

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 …

We're a group of startup founders in the Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg areas. We meet, on the third Monday of each month, to talk about our challenges and successes. If you're a founder of a technology or tech-based company, you're welcome to join. We are also working with Startup Lancaster to build a stronger startup ecosystem in Central PA.

The IST Web User Group (iWUG) is an evolving resource within IST with the goals of: Creating a place for IST students, faculty, and staff to collaborate on Web topics in line with sustainable Web ecosystems; Offering teaching and learning opportunities on contemporary Web topics and technologies; Discussing topics of good/best practices concerning Web-related tasks; Sharing new ideas, techniques, models, and technologies relevant to the Web & Web-Human Interface; and Identifying innovative tren …

An awesome support group for startup founders. Peer mentorship in a private, informal setting that is conducive to sitting down and talking honestly about the good, the bad, and especially the ugly in the startup world. Membership is restricted to referrals only. Every new member gets one referral. Use it wisely.

This is a group for anyone interested in web design and development living in Reston and Herndon area.  If you are a web designer, web developer, full-time or part-time freelancer, or someone very interested in learning how to make great websites and web applications, then this is the right group for you. Regardless of level of expertise and experience in web development, we all can learn from each other by sharing new tips, news on latest technologies, best practices, new tools, and much more! …

Meet, share ideas and learn about Lean Start-up efforts from local entrepreneurs. The initial meeting is intended to discuss the feasibility of a Tysons Corner Lean Start-up group, given that there is already an active group in Washington DC. Can another group exist without diluting the DC group? Lean Startup is a set of processes used by entrepreneurs to develop products and markets, combining Agile Software Development, Customer Development and existing software platforms.

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

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 …

Ladies' Tech XXchange is a DC Metro area community for tech inclined women to knowledge share, learn new skills and gather feedback on their startup ventures. The XXchange is a venue for women to: •    Network with like-minded tech savvy women in the greater DC metro area. •    Gain practical skills through the community’s hands-on training workshops. •    Preview the area’s latest web ventures by female founders. Join us! (formerly Girls in Tech DC)

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Arlington 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 Northern VA 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 complements …

Come share and see what's going on in the technology space in Delaware. On the 3rd Thursday of each month, we will meet to discuss local tech, see local startups and their progress, share our ideas and needs, and meet the local tech community.

All we need is a magic number - how many partners or co-founders we have in the start up and how to make it work !! A great combination can make great companies and that's the basic formula for successful startups. Finding the right partner or co-founder is not always easy and is a big challenge. This platform will give the oppurtunity to meet and network like minded entrepreneurs and get started !! NOTE :choosing smarter people than you wouldn't hurt :)

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 complements y …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 com …

Make no mistake about it - starting up a tech company is hard work. Are you able to live the Hard Knock Life before the rewards and fame come along? The aim of this group is to provide insight and support for the entrepreneurs who have the moxie to go for it. However, there is no need to go at it alone. We can stand on the shoulders of giants to help see further and avoid common mistakes. Our meetings will be every 2nd Tuesday of the month. I will add a topic for each meeting to discuss. Please …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 complements y …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 complem …

The purpose of the group is to share knowledge and information about web marketing, social media marketing, getting found on Google and other important lessons from veterans who successfully practice the art and science of search engine marketing. If you are an SEO pro, social media guru or web designer then your expertise and insights would be very valuable to the group.  If you are a business owners, entrepreneur or are otherwise responsible for the online marketing of a website, please let u …

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

Going where no Lean has gone before! **Running the simplest experiments to quickly validate business assumptions** Software developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs: Are you building the right product? We help you be more innovative, stop wasting time, and be more successful! LEAN STARTUP is a collection of principles and techniques aimed at creating a product/service under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The group provides learning, support, and discussion focused on Lean methods (v …

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 just …

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 just …

Meet others from DC, MD, & VA interested in New Media, Web 2.0, Video 2.0, and Social Networks. Gather to discuss & learn: webcasting, internet video & video blogging, social media platform technology (Ning, Facebook, MySpace, openID, etc.), digital content, startups, funding & pitching, semantic web, new products & cool ideas & websites. We cover the following and more areas of web technology: * New media * Social web * Web 2.0 & 3.0 * Video 2.0 * Social apps/widgets * Microblogging & blogging …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

You can expect to learn about web technologies in a relaxed and informal setting. Overall, the goal is to show how technology can be used to make life easier. Three people get 10 minutes each to demo something cool related to Web Technology. Ideal for anyone who is a Creative Innovator: Designer, Developer, Investor, Entrepreneur or anyone who is passionate about tech. You'll also learn about the lastest happenings at DreamHost.com. Many members use DreamHost... but that's not a requirement! Our …

We're a group of regional TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT and/or SERVICES startup founders (only). We meet monthly to talk about our challenges and successes. It's kind of like a support group without the hugging. If you're a FOUNDER of a TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT and/or SERVICES STARTUP or tech-based company, you're welcome to join. TECHNOLOGY is in caps because we're deliberately limiting this business group to founders of technology startups, which often face a unique set of challenges. If you haven't started or …