gsummitX - Gamification in San Francisco/Bay Area is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamifica …

Hi there, If you're looking to start an apparel manufacturing business, you've come to the right place.  The purpose of this group is to direct people to the resources they need in order to gain knowledge about creating a successful apparel or sewn products venture.  There will be invitations to classes and lectures about how to write a business plan, how to approach resources you need in order to get your product developed and finally mass-produced in S.F. or Oakland.  There will also be real w …

Mocha Mix ( Bay Area), is an Active social group of Professionals of Mixed Ethnicities.  We  are a Culturally Diverse group of people living throughout the Bay Area. We're doing everything, lots of social mixers, festivals, music events, Napa, outdoor activities, and fundraising/charity events etc. -just lots of fun stuff! Our meetups will be everything from midscale, to affordable activities. To give you an idea, our age range of members is typically late 20's thru 40's so... Become a member t …

Business and Social Networking Events for San Francisco Bay Area Entrepreneurs and Professionals to create new business and personal connections, find new clients, and identify business opportunities. Our members include successful entrepreneurs, startup founders, small business owners, business executives, technology gurus, attorneys, bankers, angel investors, real estate developers, franchise owners, local retail and restaurant owners, physicians, and other San Francisco Bay Area professionals …

If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, sales/marketing/technical professional, investors or anyone else who is trying to embrace the power of networking, then this Meetup group for you! We hold regular meetings with small group settings of no more than 30 people so people really get to know each other well. Everyone introduces themselves and tell their stories. We'll have a topic for each meeting with one or more presenter. Then people stay afterwards and chat to each other while enjo …

The Entrepreneurs mixer is a interactive and FUN way to network, meet your match, make new resources....or just to have a great time! We are taken a regular happy hour and mixing in the Ultimate icebreaker, with a Networking twist.

We invite you to meet vibrant, ambitious and fun 20- and 30-somethings at events in San Francisco or San Francisco Bay Area ranging from casual hang-outs at bars to professional business networking events. We provide a place to meet new people and make connections while having fun! Explore San Francisco, check out restaurants and bars, network with other young professionals and more! Join the group to get on our mailing list and be invited to our next event. Our members include new people to San …

SF Creative Coders is a meetup every few weeks to bring our local community of hackers, designers & creative technologists together to share experiences and build new friendships here in the Bay Area. The goal is to get outside and meet fellow coders while enjoying the amazing beauty that is San Francisco. Our conversations tend to center around the intersection of human / computer interaction, emerging technologies, and interface design. If you are interested in the above, passionate about UI/U …

You’re here because – * You’re not only trying to make money – you feel that you’re here to change people’s lives, be in community, and even help better the world. * When you go to a standard networking event, it seems superficial and that most people don’t share your values. * You want to make deep and lasting connections. * You want to be part of a movement that does business in a way that consciously honors your personal or spiritual growth, and allows it to be an acceptable part of your expr …

This is an invitation only private group for members of the Bay Area Mastermind Meetup (BAMM). New members must meet our qualifications and be approved by all current mastermind members.

While San Francisco and the South Bay are known for their tech scene, Marin County and areas north have all kinds of cool innovation happening. I want to meet tech entrepreneurs who are doing really awesome stuff and I don't want to travel an hour to do it! Let's meet up and talk about what we're working on, trade ideas and support, and jumpstart the scene up here. Whether you're an engineer, a UI/UX, a business type or just an entrepreneur groupie - come hang out!

if you are a self-aware entrepreneur or want to be one - one who strives to make a real difference in the world. We are changing names and changing our mission - formerly The Bay Area Entrepreneurs Network, we now focus on those who desire to be conscious about the role they play in changing lives. This is the opportunity to network with like-minded self-aware peers, learn how to grow your business while growing yourself and changing the world. My name is Jonathan Bender, and it's my pleasure to …

This is a group for all life science entrepreneurs -- developing new drugs to change the course of a disease? A new diagnostic, a new medical device? This group aims to bring together the select few who have taken on the challenge of fighting the major diseases of our time. Speakers will include top early stage companies, early stage investors, and scientists ready to spin out the next great idea.

Are you finding it difficult to work at home alone? Do you crave feedback for your ideas? Are you looking for referrals, new clients or interested in business barters? This group brings together small business owners who would like to network, form alliances and find support in a community of other independent professionals. It is open to all industries of business. This is a round table discussion and time for sharing. Each month different community members will facilitate the meeting so it wil …

A place for anyone involved in a bay area start up that has a focus on financial service or has an interest in the space generally. We meet once a month, and will showcase a technology of at least one startup each month and/or look to have one speaker as well talking about issues that are common to startups. To clarify this group is aimed at people who are involved in or interested in technology startups, with a particular focus on Financial Services. Although we welcome everyone there is not …

We're all about the Application and SaaS business models and monetization mechanisms ranging from Freemium to Premium, IAP (in app purchases), Bundling, Customer Conversion Analytics - whatever it takes to actually get users (consumer and business) to pay for Apps! We typically have two or three speakers, who share their software monetization and business model knowledge.  They typically discuss Freemium pricing - where it works or where it doesn't. They may also discuss other revenue generating …

Welcome to one of the 50 largest entrepreneur groups in the country! You do NOT need to live in the San Francisco Bay Area to join our club. We record our meetings and publish them on YouTube. Watch videos at http://www.youtube.com/tacticalexecution The Twitter hashtag for this group is #academy. The Academy has 3 main goals: (1) disseminate practical business development guidance for entrepreneurs & small business owners, (2) allow members to network and benefit from each other's expert …

Women Owned Networking National 100 (WONN), founded in June 2011 by members of an NFL family, is a business organization and social club "with heart" established for the purpose of bringing together 100 accomplished women executives and business owners. Now, other NFL wives have gotten involved to ensure the success of women executives across the country through WONN (Women Owned Networking National), and WONMillion! We are bringing together 100 Smart, Successful, Business Savvy Women with HEART …

BABS was founded to foster the local community of content creators, bloggers, authors, web experts, ebook creators, publishers and online marketing professionals. Our in-person meetings go deep and wide into the culture and tools of digital connection. Members share tips & tricks, hear new concepts by local start-up owners, brainstorm blog elements, and network for mutual success. Attending our meetings, you will find new blogging buddies, support for your ideas, and answers to your technical qu …

Description of Community Group: It takes skill, resources and a community to create a successful business, be it a high-tech start-up or a small business. At Golden Gate University, many of our students choose to start their own ventures upon graduation, building on the knowledge they've gained with us. Business owners also come to GGU looking to fill gaps in their training and gain the confidence it takes to compete in the climate today. Many of our faculty are themselves investors and entrepre …

Are you looking for a book club, social club, group of friends, sisterhood, and support system? Ladies that will laugh, cry, and grow with you? Sista's Book / Social Club is all of the above and more! We are opening up membership to this dynamic organization's  Bay Area Chapter. This organization is not a fly-by-night group;  We are black women who share the common goal of uplifting one another. Whether you are young, old, a mom, a wife or single you will have a blast with the support of your si …

My name is Mary Liu and I am the Organizer of this Meetup and I welcome you to the Premier Women's Business Network.  I, like yourself, am an entrepreneur and have been for the past 28 years so I know the challenges of trying to balance it all.  From a business, to your children, your husband or partner and everything else in between. I own several businesses including Empowered Women Speakers, a visibility consulting firm that provides resources for speakers, coaches, trainers, and entrepreneu …

The focus of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs is to build a community for networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and trainers, and service professionals.  To create a community dedicated to building relations focused on connections, collaboration, celebration, support and business growth. If you are an individual that is open and willing to share your wisdom to empower, educate and mentor others, you are the ideal member for this group. Those who have joined the group …

Black Founders connects black tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and around the world. Our mission is to increase the number of successful black entrepreneurs in tech. We are an inclusive group of entrepreneurs and welcome all to join the community.

Just for Coaches & Holistic Practitioners... "Join Us and You’ll Discover Some of the Best Kept Secrets to Attract More Clients and Get More Referrals… All While Making New Connections and Collaborating in a Conscious Community Created Just for YOU" You started your work to make a difference in your clients’ lives. But you may not have realized that having a steady stream of new clients would be necessary for you and your practice to thrive. You may have even tried to go to networking events all …

My name is Mary Liu and I am the Organizer of this Meetup and I welcome you to the Premier Women's Business Network.  I, like yourself, am an entrepreneur and have been for the past 28 years so I know the challenges of trying to balance it all.  From a business, to your children, your husband or partner and everything else in between. I own several businesses including Empowered Women Speakers, a visibility consulting firm that provides resources for speakers, coaches, trainers, and entrepreneu …

Welcome To LINK2SF (SF, Bay Area, Silicon Valley) ! Socialize, Connect & Engage. Our primary focus is technology with the emphasis of marketing, business referrals, social media and business development. Meet fellow local entrepreneurs, techies, creatives, vc's and start-up officers in ...sharing practical issues in how to deal with problem solving techniques, internal business operations and new technologies. Solicit advice on profitability, find new career, mentor others, review or share ideas …

This group is for self employed women in the Bay Area; business owners, private practitioners, free lancers, tradeswomen, entrepreneurs and dreamers of having their own initiatives. Currently we are rebranding/rebanding ourselves. Which means it is a great time to hop on and shape your very own business community. The new vision of this group is to create a learning, mentoring, supporting, collaborating platform for all the members - geared towards collective success. The aim is to provide a wee …