The latest iteration of the Internet, Web 2.0, offers incredible channels for communication, community building, social activism, and entrepreneurship. We explore, discuss, and share strategies on how to maximize the power of Web 2.0. There will be special emphasis on e-commerce, web monetization, Internet marketing, startups, and successful entrepreneurship. Post a little about your business interests in the forum and check out our growing resources page for tools you need in your internet busi …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG) is one of the premier, exclusive networking groups in NYC and has been a leader in hosting business events for nearly 4 years. In 2010, we launched our first West Coast group in LA. We're expanding to San Diego to bring our events to professionals in the local area. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR GROUP VIDEO Group members are the city's most influential, successful business professionals including small and medium business owners, entrepreneurs and star …

Please visit www.sdentrepreneurcenter.com to learn more about us. Help us become the LARGEST Entrepreneurial Eco-system and Membership Network in San Diego, becoming the role model for other US cities to follow, and in developing our San Diego Sustainable Connections Collaborative Community (SDS3C initiative), County Wide!.  We are looking for domain experts in a variety of areas who would like to get get involved, and potentially be workshop presenters. Our meetup group is barely a year old, an …

This group is for people who work at home or by themselves who are looking for the synergy and positive energy that comes from creating social connections with other people while being productive. Bring your laptop or project and drop by!

A group for CTO's based in San Diego to get together, share challenges, solutions and a beer.

GetupStartup is a collective of young, driven entrepreneurs who are interested in networking, learning and sharing tips, tricks and advice. We host all sorts of networking events, roundtables, lectures and workshops - to learning new skills, share best practices and connect with like minded forward thinkers. When it comes to your startup, it's what you know AND who you know. Follow us on a journey to improve both. Don't forget to Check out the website [getupstartup.org] and connect with us on Fa …

A group of seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders from various San Diego and California organizations have banded together to form the Startup California San Diego Region! Startup San Diego and Startup California are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. It's also backed by the Case Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young companies that …

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.

Marketing San Diego Meetup is a group that meets regularly in San Diego, California. We discuss a multitude of ways to consult for local and global businesses. Internet marketing tactics are the name of our game, we mentor those with the passion to become a marketing consultant. We started this group to assist new, intermediate and advanced marketers to get more clients, build their business and take their marketing business to a higher level. Consultant, marketers, entrepreneurs can all benefit …

This is a very unique Meetup for iOS developers who wish to co-work, collaborate, give and receive feedback for apps, etc. We meet every Wednesday from 2-6 PM at 3rdSpace, Co-Working & Private Club For The Creative. You must register for a 3rdSpace "Hacker plan", which is ridiculously affordable - $20.00 per month.* You must also fill out the profile info before receiving an invitation to join this group. Do not pay until you've been accepted. 3rdSpace is exclusively for creatives, and is a kill …

Who we are? Disruptive Thinkers influences global leadership by disrupting existing public policy conventions through crowdsourced solutions, capturing the best military and entrepreneurial perspectives. We act as a catalyst for societal and market-based innovation. Disruptive Thinkers is a decentralized think tank composed of civilian entrepreneurs and young military leaders. Ideas, not ideology, are our source of inspiration. We are the young innovators of our generation, tired of divisive pol …

Are you looking to actively grow your business through networking, referrals, marketing and advertising? Are you committed to your business and want to see results? We're forming a new business networking chapter centrally located in the Mission Valley area. Only one position open per business so join today!  Practice your networking skills and enjoy meeting new people. Join us to meet entrepeneurs like yourself and develop new business relationships with no competition!  You will see your busin …

Here & Now uplifts and empowers transformational leaders by providing them with a community, educational support, and the tools and skills needed to succeed. Who is a transformational leader? They spread personal growth on the planet to a certain end, through money, health, relationships, and more. They touch lives. They take action; they are committed to something bigger than their feelings or their opinions. They relate to themselves as their stand. When you think of Martin Luther King, you t …

Are you interested in growing your network while drinking some good beer with mostly good people? Are you okay with people from Alabama? What about people that can’t stop talking about their overseas travels? Or what about people that don’t know what it means to sleep before 1am? If all this sounds good, then this is the right group for YOU.

With so many exciting technologies being developed around Southern California, the key to reaching scale is to launch your product with a killer digital marketing strategy. The core group is made up of entrepreneurs that have years of experience breaking down business models to recommend appropriate customer acquisition tactics. We love helping software and product-based start-ups reach critical mass and providing you with the essential information, resources and direct feedback during our meet- …

Sponsored by NASW, California Chapter, the mission of NPN is to actively engage and support new social work professionals and students and develop new leaders within the profession. Mission The mission of the NASW CA New Professionals Network (NPN) San Diego Chapter is to engage and foster interaction in the social work community. We strive to educate, promote, advocate for, and empower social work students and new professional to become future leaders. We offer support and camaraderie among stu …

The San Diego Sun is priceless, we all agree on that but as a start up city we need a lot more than just the Sun to catch up with Tech Hubs such as Silicon Valley. We need to do it our way…. the San Diego way!.... the Happy Hour way! Imagine SD Tech Happy Hour as a City wide bar where Web Developers meet charismatic Founders, Entrepreneurs meet the next Investors and Legal Team and App Designers come up with their next big thing right before the happy hour ends. We are all about Happy Hours, Tec …

Maker Faire is coming to San Diego! This group is designed to bring together people who are interested in exhibiting, volunteering, or otherwise participating in Maker Faire San Diego and the Maker Movement.

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Have you ever wanted to be part of a startup business but not been willing to take the risk that it entails? Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are a great way to get your foot in the door with other talented individuals. This group is meant to serve as a catalyst for team formation where experience and knowledge can help bolster a successful application for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. These grants are great stepping stones to get the initial funding for a st …

Do you want to start or did you start a business in yoga, metaphysics, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, culinary, fitness, healing or spiritual counseling and need some direction? Do you need a business plan, strategy, marketing ideas, and positioning advice? Maybe you're long-time established and social media marketing overwhelms you. Are you trying to make ends meet doing what you love and hope to one day hire help when you can afford it? Or perhaps you have help, but are afraid you'll have …

This is a group for all entrepreneurs looking to meet tech startups and hear from talented San Diego entrepreneurs. We are a technology incubator located in San Diego, and we have speaker events and social/networking events for you to attend in our great space downtown. We look forward to meeting you and inspiring innovation in San Diego!