We are alumni and interested individuals in Startup Weekend Houston, which is part of the International Startup Weekend organization. Less talk, more action. Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011. The non-profit organization is headquartered in …

This group is for those that are looking to start their own business or learn from those that have already made a small base business a success. Will not allow negative feedback to stand in their way. No negative thinking allowed! People that want to network and share business ideas are welcome to join. Would love for people in the real estate to be a part of the 5 Up Top Group.  If you just have a inspiration to have your own business one day or would love to learn from others, please come join …

Drink scotch and delicious craft beers while nerding out about Hacker News type stuff: startups, why your web app framework is better than my framework, A/B testing approaches to hitting on the opposite sex, why Twitter still won't make it, and why Apple is the king of all that is good.

We get together monthly to share projects, opportunities, and how-tos related to developing for mobile. Experienced developers, newcomers, and people with ideas are all welcome. We plan to enjoy presentations from investors, entrepreneurs, and experts in all sorts of relevant topics from user interface design to programming to funding and business development. Each meeting usually contains a couple of fast-paced but deep talks and several demos. We don't do a lot of detailed programming instruct …

The Northeast Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a organization comprised of small-business owners, professionals, corporate representatives and community leaders, from Houston, Kingwood, Atascocita, Humble, Porter, Greens Point area, Summerwood, Fall Creek and surrounding areas. Our vision is to be a strong and dynamic center of networking and business learning and development. Being a recognized force toward cooperation, business growth, and prosperity.

OpenCoffee Club events are monthly informal meet-ups for Houston entrepreneurs, investors and people interested in technology startups.

GroundUP Houston events encourage entrepreneurs and people with start-up dreams to share their experiences with like-minded individuals. Houston has a rich history of people who have taken their ideas and grown them into successful businesses from the ground up. These are the types of people we hope to attract to our mixers. There are no formal presentations, so don't let stage fright keep you away. Expect good conversations with smart people in one of Houston's finest bakeries. Free co …

Top-tier professionals TEAM oriented environment, Business Networking Group For Women! Our goal is to build a positive networking atmosphere where seasoned professional business women can come together to share ideas, offer support, and create solid business alliances. Women On A Mission To Earn Commission (WOAMTEC) is more than a networking group. It is a premier business building organization designed to appeal to the business woman who is already successful and simply wants to grow more. It i …

Welcome to a unique community of vendors and business owners supporting each other through networking, referrals and information sharing. As we network together we will develop a successful platform for event advertisement, personal growth and business development . Our goal is to provide you with vendor and business opportunities to help you grow and expand your business. Join us to find out about all the big and small business builder opportunities such as craft fairs, business shows, vendor b …

Mainstreet MeetUps are casual speaker events and business gatherings planned to give you the guidance and development support you’ll need to succeed. MeetUps are sponsored by the Mainstreet Matrix™, Houston's Premier Business Club and Professional Cooperative. Our mission is to provide affordable access to critical business resources designed to help you stay focused on what you do best – to help you find the Sweet-Spot™ in your business.

Welcome Houston business owners who want another avenue to create strong, strategic, relationships for your business. Houston Social Entrepreneurs Network was created to give business owners and entrepreneurs a way to meet on and offline, to connect, exchange idea and information, give and gain referrals, and network for stronger businesses. This group will have one main monthly Meetup with several venues for networking on and offline in between. Social: a social gathering or party, esp. of or …

NetIP Houston’s mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetIP Houston lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lif …

We all have similar goals- to build successful organizations, create a comfortable lifestyle, and learn how to be the best business people that we can. I wasn't always a believer in Network Marketing until I really researched the concept and found that it is one of the most successful routes to take to become wealthy. This group was created to bring together like-minded business professionals who want to learn from each other-no matter what organization or company we are affiliated with. We will …

Our BNI chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!! BNI Success Connect meets every Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Tasting Room in Uptown Park. Presenter Series: On July 25th, Matt Moake with Drake Realty Group with be giving a presentation. The fee for visitors is $20 and covers lunch. …

We are focused on bringing individuals that are either sales professionals, sales managers, or business owners together and working together to drive growth. We achieve this by getting together to share ideas to build knowledge and skills and will always network to foster strong relationships that lead to referrals and career growth opportunities. Looking to grow? Join us!

The Conquer Club™ is a hybrid in-person and online community for entrepreneurial women. Its goals are to enable women to: - be a part of a supportive, driven community - break into new markets - live locally but think globally when it comes to new opportunities for their businesses. We host meetups the first Wednesday of every month and will continue to add new meetup dates to the calendar. Three Beliefs of The Conquer Club™: 1) The best way to get your dream job is to create it yourself. 2) Col …

We’re a rapidly expanding, National Membership Organization dedicated to helping you and your small business grow and become more profitable.

The Houston Internet Entrepreneur's Group was started to create networking opportunities for individuals looking to exchange ideas on starting and growing successful internet businesses including mobile apps.

Enginuity: Microfinance in the Developing World is for designers with new ideas for small business. We study postings on Kiva and discuss potential projects that could spark growth.

Start your Wednesday morning with a little motivation, education, inspiration and a hearty breakfast with fellow business owners in the Houston area. We meet every Wednesday at the HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer near the Galleria. Bring plenty of business cards!

Women and Moms in the North Houston (Kingwood/Atascocita/Humble/The Woodlands/Spring areas) that own their own business that are interested in networking and talking shop with other women that own their businesses. This is a networking group designed specifically for women. We will get together once or twice a month to talk about our businesses and find out how we can help each other! Exchange tips, ideas, and networking ideas over a cup of coffee or lunch!

If you are looking for co-founders or want to join super-early-stage startups, this is the group to be in. Our goal is to organize face-to-face meetings.

Platform Houston is a community campus for growing talent and ideas. We are a home for problem solvers interested in biotechnology, software, education, or the Next Big Thing. Our campus strives to make science, design, and technology accessible to everyone through a multi-disciplinary curriculum and interactions with our extensive network of top practitioners. We offer extensive resources including professional mentorship and seminars, technology workshops, and a friendly, collaborative atmosph …

enventure is building a home for Houston’s medical innovators. Our Texas Medical Center institutions and universities educate thousands of the brightest minds in the country. enventure wants to retain these talented individuals by creating more entrepreneurial jobs right here in Houston. Our non-profit aims to be the community and networking hub for young and aspiring medical entrepreneurs.

Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. As such, the city offers tremendous opportunity to translate theories about how technology can improve healthcare into practice. Health 2.0 Houston aims to: facilitate collaboration between healthcare stakeholders; promote the adoption of promising technologies that make healthcare more effective, affordable and accessible; and showcase health-related technology in the Greater Houston area. Health 2.0 Houston …

Scott Dinsmore gave a TedX talk and this talk as well as his site are the inspiration for this group.  Please watch the video below and if this interests you, we would love to have you in the group.

Pursuit of Happiness is a discussion forum that is held monthly and aims to take an honest look into the emotional pain of our doubts and fears of rejection that can often paralyze us from continuing to move towards attaining the realization of our goals. There is a reason your vision was planted inside you. Join us as we laugh, learn, and maybe sometimes cry in our process of making real steps towards rebuilding our confidence in the pursuit of our dreams. We are here to share, listen, and lear …