“ Thirteen years in business following a varied and, some might say, a life on the edge experience. I am positive and ever seeking new ideas and possibilities to take Scotland forward as an innovative, upbeat and ambitious country. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I travel a lot and it is sometimes good to do this with new people ”

“ Hi, I'm Mark. I've worked for myself for 20 years, and am now a Life Coach. One of my specialities is coaching one-person businesses. I'm joining this group both to network and to socialise with other people who run their own businesses. ”

“ Hi, I am a retired police officer, and am now enjoying the freedom which being an Independent Representative with MyVideoTalk is giving me. Strangely enough, its residual income is very enjoyable, too. ”

“ Ca va? J'aimerais apprendre le français, et je peux vous aider à apprendre ou à améliorer votre anglais en échange? A propos de moi... Je suis quelqu'un de cool, j'adore la montagne et les activités de plein air. Je travaille à mon compte, je su ”

“ Hi everyone I look forward to meeting you all. Stephanie ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love F1 and like to watch it with lots of enthusiasts. ”

“ Hi there i currently run 2 companies one is a wine making company and the other is a global trading company. If anyone would like to chat about up and coming ideas to invest in iam more than happy to be involved. Ryan ”

“ Hi, I'm a software developer and planning to start a company to do web-based stuff. I hope to meet people with common interest. ”

“ Hi Guys, I'm Pankaj. I'm a student of School of Business Management & Economics, Univ. of Edinburgh. I aspire to become an entrepreneur too. It will be nice to meet like minded people out here. Looking forward to meet you all. Cheers ”

“ Hi All, I'm Gary and I have a headful of ideas. I currently run a very succesful business within a large corporation and needto empty my head, go for 1 idea and do things in an independant, so hopefully your input will help. ”

“ I own and run Scot Land a woodland conservation business. I started Scot Land because I love the countryside and I've just recently purchased a camp site outside Glencoe and I plan to install solar, wind and Geothermal systems to power the site. ”

“ hello iam vivek i just moved a month back to edinburgh .. iam indian guy and iam very extrovert and loves making new buddies and obviouly loads of girlsfriends hahah .. well i love adventure sports and wanna meet like mided people cheers vivek ”

“ Hello! I have experience in online marketing and search engines having worked as a consultant for a number of global companies. I hope to be able to offer and exchange advice and skills to local talent because I love scottish business. ”

“ Hi, I run an Entrepreneurs Boardroom Club in Scotland and London. I'm currently working with a creative entrepreneur to launch a social gifting business that could be woth in excess of £800k t/o. Looking forward to meet you all... ”

“ Hi everyone! Would be great to talk to and meet up with like - minded people. I am setting - up a 'green', commercial, online business that has massive potential. If you are green and not mean gimme a holla! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to connect up with people working in new media developing cool new ideas! ”

“ Hi All! Running my own biz in online retail and am interested in all things entrepreneurial. Keen to make new friends and contacts among you fellow entrepreneurs as it's always good to swap ideas. ”

“ Hi Meetups Covering Property & Poker Are Of Interest To Myself At The Moment ”

“ I was hoping there might be something like this in Edinburgh but I'm quite happy to come through to Glasgow! I do web programming (and music sometimes) and am currently an employee so I'm looking to break free on my own soon and thought it would be ”

“ I'm a web designer currently heading an internet startup. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it has been a couple of years since i played it and would like another shot at it. Mark. ”

“ Hi Folks, Have a look at http://www.grenadarelief.co.uk . The work has grwn considerably ;now at a standstill for lack of finance.I wish to meet venture capitalists with a social conscience who share my vision and who can help me to lever my ini ”

“ Hi I am experienced in Business, but not so prolific in recent years. I have many ideas and hope to kick start myself into ACTION!!! ”

“ I am a trainee solicitor but have a great interest in enterprise. I am looking to start up a business once I have qualified. I am looking to gain tips and insight from entrepreneurs whilst making a contribution or assisting any general legal queries ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to learn japanese and I am visiting Japan for 3 weeks this April. ”

“ A recent graduate of The Glasgow School of Art, my friends and I have formed a design collective offering interior, graphic and textile design solutions. We are REG, and we offer a bespoke design experience. ”

“ would like to attend these meetups interested in paranormal things Anne ”

“ Like many in the group I come from an IT background. I am the co founder of Parker & Hobbes Web Development and creator of Megacart (www.megacart.co.uk). My main goal here is to learn from you guys and to mingle with some forward thinking folks. ”

“ I'm involved in several businesses around the Glasgow area mainly in development/innovation roles. I'm a director of Growlive. A mobile data capture app for field sales staff. I am also involved several other wireless and mobile projects. ”

“ looking to meetup for skiing/boarding this winter (If we get any snow) ”

“ I everyone I'm here try to create a space for all your at www.streetfashionanddculture.com just sharing some love and big up to Hip-Hop culture. Want to ear, know about everyone and everything BLESS ”

“ I work part time for the NHS and spend the rest of my time running after my husband and kids! I can't stop ideas popping into my head though and other than a visit to Business Gateway I've done nothing about them - looking for inspiration! ”

“ Hey guys! Was browsing the net for entrepreneurs in Glasgow, finished my studies this summer but been working on my biz instead of goin to class :) 10min away from waxies, cya there Oct 11th ”

“ I run my own business which focuses on providing online communities for businesses and organisations. With another hat on, I run the Now-Forum discussions list (formerly First Tuesday Scotland). ”

“ I'm a day trader and leisure investor in the process of building a new business. Would love to meet similar thinking people to share ideas and experiences. ”

“ Hi, I'm an estate agent / landlord / property investor / sourcer based in Glasgow. Music nut. Drummer. Snowboarder. ”

“ I have a small business and would like to meet new people doing the same. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have recently started an employment law and HR consultancy and want to meet new clients! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i m looking for new friends as this is quite new place for me. ”

“ I've been providing strategic web solutions to clients for a number of years, specialising in search engine optimisation and conversion rate optimisation. I'm keen to develop the client business and also explore a number of internal project ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a photographer looking for new projects. ”

“ Hi there, I've been organising events for geeks in Glasgow for the past 7 years. Would love to encourage others to do the same. ”

“ I've founded a web startup in Edinburgh and I can't believe I need to go to London to meet other entrepreneurs and investors! ”

“ Hi i am Tommy i joined to make new friends ”

“ Well if you must know, I turned veggie back in 1993 and have been raw vegan for 8 years. Really want to encourage and make this lifestyle better known. So call me evangelistic. It's about life as well as lifestyle and we can all heroes in our own w ”

“ I run a Coaching & Training business, based in Edinburgh. It is always good to network with other entrepreneurs & encourage each other towards success! ”

“ GREETINGS!! I'm keen to take part in the Performing Arts, not much for experience but have bucket loads of enthusiasm... ”

“ I want these local Meetups so as to acquire information about entrepreneurship ”

“ I'm iterested to meet people looking for something different, something better, people intrested in doing more and better with thiere life ”

“ Hi there I am a technologist from Glasgow looking to meet up with other business people. My current position is that of commercial director for Red Box Recorders who make IPT recording equipment for banks and security opportunities. ”

“ Hi Everyone my name is Godey. I am run a Computer Support business in Glasgow. I like to meet new people ”

“ Hi - No Excuses is a new social and business networking group in Edinburgh. Small, but growing, friendly and fun. New members welcome! ”

“ Founder and Director of User Vision, a leading usability and accessibility consultancy based in Edinburgh, offering usability testing, web accessibility reviews and other user-centred design consultancy. ”

“ Hi I'm Lesley and have been an entreprenuer for many years. I'm currently on the investment trail with my new business and looking to share contacts with similar companies ”

“ Hi there! I was very happy to find this group as I am desperate to meet people with whom i can learn and practice my spanish with! I am a total beginner but need to learn fast, so will be great to meet you all! Im on the right of photo by the way! ”