… You will get  1 minute to present yourself, your business, your skills and you can do also a short pitch  or  demo something. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, get answers, get connected, find new team members,  meet investors or even find your future technical co-founder. After the basic session, you will have time to instantly choose people of your interest to network and connect with. This is an extremely effective way to meet the right professionals you're looking for  …

They say - business commonsense is not common. Schools and colleges don’t teach that either!  This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (business owners, freelancers, artists, doctors, attorneys, mid-career managers, marketers, IT professionals, MBA seekers & grads) who would benefit from interaction with other like-minded people. Hopefully, this group will help the members in their respective endeavors – in advancing their careers or launching their own busines …

Capitalist Business Association (CBA), a non-profit organization based in the New York City, was created for supporting small business and young entrepreneurs with different benefits, investments and information. It is a very new Association that will grow from day to day because of its unlikeness to other organizations of such type.  Advantages of the Association: Every month all Members will be able to present their business projects to the other Members and Board of Directors for choosing th …

Are you looking for ways to expand your business network, grow your business and get increase exposure to a diverse and localized market? Our goal is to help members realize their dreams for their business and professions by connecting like-minded business owners and professionals together based on what they love to do and the type of clients they want to reach.   Showcase Your Business - Compete to Win $1000.00 The goal of the Gold Place Network Emerging Small Business Showcase small bu …

Having created a few Angel & VC funded startups and then becoming a Co-Founder of a Silicon Valley VC firm that made investments in Seed/Early/Mid stage startups like DoubleClick, RealNetworks, NetRatings, Nuance, Citysearch and many others its now time to explore new opportunities. If you have a startup or are thinking of creating one and could benefit from someone who's been there and done that (16 IPO's and 32 M&A's) we should compare notes in a group environment or one-on-one.

I am passionate about developing and executing superior growth and de-risking strategies, plans and forecasts for startups, small and medium businesses and not-for-profits. I want to use my years of Wall Street experience to create a meaningful and visible difference to entrepreneurs through networking, idea sharing and collaborative problem solving.

Membership is open exclusively to FOUNDERS of LAUNCHED and active TECHNOLOGY startups. NYC Startup Garage is the first and sole founders-only organization for technology startups in Silicon Alley and beyond. It's mission is to inspire excellence in entrepreneurship, promote extraordinary industry relationships and celebrate successes by giving back. NYC Startup Garage provides monthly programming, the GarageTalk Speaker Series, an Industry Advisory Board, and a powerful network that conn …

What is a HATCHERY? It is Venture Collaboration. In New York's competitive venture climate, entrepreneurs often lack the business connections and brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders, and at the same time many investors don't have a pipeline into early-stage technology and Internet companies. The Hatchery provides a unique funnel for innovators to interact with a wide range of investors, present their plans, receive expert feedback, bring in strong leadership, and pave the …

nyhacker is a non-profit connector and mentorship organization led by hackers, for hackers. Our mission is to sustain and grow a hacker culture through shared resources, mentorship, programming, and opportunities. Please use this group to propose and organize your own nyhacker events and programs. If you need funding, volunteers, help, or anything else email us at brandon@nyhacker.org.   tl;dr -- free events, pizza, beer, jobs, and funding for hackers (by hackers).   Please Note: Our events …

In today’s economic climate, it is necessary for entrepreneurs to be a part of a community geared towards networking and education so you can build profitable alliances.   The Big Apple Real Estate Investors Association was established to provide specialized education and networking for Professional Commercial & Residential Investors along with Industry Servicers.  Our goal is to create a Local Real Estate community with national exposure where experience and ethical business practices can be ex …

CASA is a not-for-profit, not-for-political, and not-for-religion organization. The purpose is:  (a) Build an effective platform connecting entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors together especially in Chinese community in the US. (b) To initiate, maintain, strengthen and improve collaboration among its members. (c) Provide support for members’ startup business, empower entrepreneurs to find key collaboration and funding from China, USA, and around the world. (d) Work with local commun …

Meet other business professionals involved in the media, fashion, and entertainment industries. The organizer owns a company funded by a media venture fund and likes to encourage media networking opportunities. Check out past and future events at www.newyorkfilmandfashion.com!

Have you ever thought about investing in the rapidly growing forex industry? Interested in managed funds or accounts? What about starting a broker or forex specific hedgefund? Or maybe you're a registered CTA or professional trader? This is the group for you led by industry experts who have been on the inside and know how it works. Come check it out!

… Our events include discounted group dinners, free drinks at karaoke bars, free sports events, happy hour + birthday parties, business networking events, hiking trips, dance parties, weekend trips, hiking + dinner, kayaking, jet skiing, weekend cruise vacations, outlet mall shopping, bbq beach parties, camping, free dance classes, wine shows, casino trips, NYC restaurant week, discounted movie tickets, discounted broadway shows, blowling, trade shows, food tasting events and sports events. We a …

MISSION Social media for social change. The Mission of the Bloggers Soiree is to galvanize bloggers, young philanthropists and professionals to use the power of their social networks and circles to bring about social change through hosting charity functions to benefit lesser known charities and non-profits in the New York Metro Area. VISION Provide lesser known charities and non-profits with a network of social media influentials and young philanthropists to spread their message of good …

I started the group to help New Yorkers reach their goals and to have a group with which I can reach my own goals. The purpose of the group is to meet regularly to discuss our progress as we achieve a variety of goals. From time to time, I'll set up meet-ups for specific goals like : writing a book, building an emergency fund, and starting a business. Who should join? People who are actively working on achieving new goals for 2012.