RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

This group is for men and women of any age who are entrepreneurs, who own or are starting a business, and who are also single. This group is for you if: You truly know the meaning of Solo-Preneur and are looking for others like you for companionship, social and business activities, networking and support. You are single and without a significant life partner to support you in your business and life adventures. You'd like to meet other single owners who can relate to the unique challenges and ben …

The Tacoma Network Marketing Business Power Team is only for SERIOUS networking marketing independent business owners to come share business growth strategies, successes, failures, and vital leads that can help grow our businesses. No matter what NM company you are currently working with we can help you succeed. This group is absolutely "FREE" and we only ask that you bring a smile and great enthusiasm to grow your independent business. We are a group of entrepreneurs that have one goal and that …

"Common SENSE is instinct. Enough of it is genius." George Bernard Shaw The goal of the Solopreneur Education Network of Seattle and the Eastside (SENSE) is to reduce the learning curve that so many of us face when working alone. It doesn’t matter if you work from home, run your own business, make extra income online or off, are in a Network Marketing company, or just have an idea to break you out of the 9-5 routine. All who are interested in sharing their business knowledge are welcome! Our t …

At Startup Founder 101, aspiring and early-stage startup founders meet once a month to hear candid talks by successful local entrepreneurs. Learn the best practices, strategies, and mistakes to avoid from those who have been there, done that. Then, if you want, share your ideas and plans in a relaxed setting to get personal and professional feedback. The first Meetup will be announced shortly - join our group to get updated!

Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee... Business Networking for Professionals. We are Ralf and Amy Wiebeck and Sip & Socialize is our personal network of friends and professionals - not a business club or organization. Our daytime and eve …

Every week Entrepreneurs and investors gather to talk about the startup experience. They meet at Louisa's Coffee 2379 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle,WA 98102 at 830 am each Tuesday morning to discuss new startup ideas, access to funding, startup resources and generally to connect with interesting people. If you are looking at starting a growth company or looking at investing in new startups, come join the conversation. We are usually at the big tables in the middle as you come in the door.

OWN is a categorized, women's networking group with one professional per business. Each month, one of us is the featured spotlight speaker and can showcase their business. We do not have dues and we discourage aggressive marketing to our members but we do expect referrals. Our mission is to foster encouragement, growth and diversity for women entrepreneurs. We do not extract referrals or extract fines. We ask new guests to attend two meetings before applying for membership. We have several categ …

A group for corporate entrepreneurs eager to innovate inside their company.

I founded and operated a consumer products company, for 8 years. Now I want to use my experience and connections to help others execute on their ideas. Mission of group is to help connect serious entrepreneurs who are passionate about taking new product ideas and innovations from concept to market. Ideal members would be entrepreneurs who already have product prototypes, looking to take current business to next level, seeking partners to complete management team or business skills, looking for r …

Executive Women International (EWI) is a professional networking organization for women in the Puget Sound area. Our firms and representatives come from a diverse background of entrepreneurs to large corporations. We are looking to add quality firms and reps to our chapter. We are dedicated to improving our careers, making connections and working with our community. EWI has chapters all across the US and in other countries. Our chapter was chartered in 1953.  To learn more about EWI Seattle, go …

A great safe place for digital entrepreneurs to network, create, learn, share, promote and launch great ideas into successful companies - Start Up Really Fast - SURF Incubator. We are welcoming all digital business ideas.

Startup Spirits: Improving Your Startup One Drink At A Time! Startup Spirits is a community-driven event dedicated to connecting tech entrepreneurs with information, opportunities and most importantly....Distilled Beverages, aka: Spirits! Our Co-Organizer and Master of Whisky, Ari Shapiro, is one of 16 to have achieved the title Masters of Whisky in the United States. He educates bartenders, chefs, whisky enthusiasts (and those soon to be) on history, production, differences in style and how to …

Lean Startup Seattle is for anyone interested in the application of Lean Startup Principles and the Customer Development process developed by Steve Blank and refined by Eric Ries.  We are bringing the Seattle Lean Startup community together in a variety of formats to learn from each other. What works? What doesn't? Is lean just a buzzword? Or can it really help build businesses? "The Lean Startup movement is taking hold in companies both new and established to help entrepreneurs and managers do …

The purpose of our membership organization is to empower women entrepreneurs to achieve higher levels of business success. We do this through education mentorship informal networking supporting and encouraging each other. AWOB offers several ways you can benefit from the support of our unique group: AWOB Power Series: Monthly meeting featuring talks on business topics. Free to AWOB members. $25 after first free visit to non-members Second Wednesday of the Month 5-6:30pm The Inn at Gig Harbor …

This Meetup group is intended to build a community of individuals in the Puget Sound that are interested in E-commerce. That could mean eBay, Amazon, Volusion, Magento, or even a custom solution. In the Meetups we will learn from each other and from guest speakers. It is very difficult to learn about Ecommerce because there is so much inaccurate information out there, so we are going to build a community where people can share ideas and everyone will know they are rooted in truth. If you have s …

Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally, there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee... Business Networking for Professionals. I am Jeri Kohut and this is my personal network of friends and professionals - not a business club or organization. My daytime and evening events are business …

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night, wome …

In Seattle, there are thousands of Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners ready to network and engage in business with others. A business network like this has been anticipated for some time now and we are now in existence... welcome to the Seattle Professional Networking Club. Mission: To empower Professionals & Entrepreneurs through networking, social and business connections. Every month, we will come together to socialize, network, get acquainted, and learn how to bu …

The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is a highly selective, world-class training program for outstanding founders, leaders and innovators who are or want to be startup CEOs, and be connected to a global network. SLP Fellows have founded over 300 breakthrough startups including Duron Energy, Gharpay, ixigo, Innoz, Momelan, Runkeeper, SideTour, Shareaholic, Solar Junction, Ubersense, Savored, Voicetap, and have won many awards. Startup Leadership’s programs are complementary to the many leading in …

Hackers and Founders Seattle provides a casual business forum where tech and less-than-tech entrepreneurs meet and discuss new technologies and/or companies that we’re working on. Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur, a hacker who has always thought of starting a business or completely clueless and want to get connected to the Seattle business community, you’ll fit right in!

Practice and advice giving technical presentations. Each month, one member gives a technical presentation to the group, which then discusses the presentation, offering comments and critiques. Finally, the presenter gets to ask and respond to questions. The meetings are hosted at Startpad in Seattle. http://startpad.org/about-us We hope you will join us to improve your presentation skills, help others, and discuss technology.

We are organizing a networking community pledged toward one goal: Success for all. CEO Space has created countless success stories over the last three decades. When a second-grade school teacher comes into CEO Space with nothing more than an idea, and several years later sells her company for hundreds of millions of dollars...that's a success! CEO Space has created an environment with "one-degree of separation", allowing free access to top management in Fortune 100 companies, best-selling author …

NW Networking offers opportunities to become business partners with about 20 to 30 people at each group. Each meeting will include introductions, showcase your business, referral celebrations, and at the Bible Based group a message from the bible! To find out more information go to www.nwnetworking.org.

We connect startup founders with startup funding from angel investors, seed and venture capital. We attract the most innovative startups in both tech and non-tech industries. At our events you can demo your startup, meet investors and learn how to build startups. Our events are monthly: Life 3.0 - Startups That Change The Way You Live (Demo of early-stage startups) You Pitch, Angels Teach (Startups Pitch to Investors) Startup School (Learn from Investors and CEOs how to build your startup) We …

We are networking group that brings small businesses together to learn how referral marketing helps generate more business leads. In building professional relationships we begin to bridge the gap between whom we know and who could appreciate and benefit from each other’s services. While enjoying breakfast with one another, small business owners are given a platform to display who they are, where they are located and what services they offer. In other words small business owners are given the opp …

Mastermind groups facilitate the achievement of aspirations, related to business development, career, academics, creative projects, hobbies, abundance, relationships and health.  Group members cheer each other on, harnessing the power of goal setting, trust, accountability, solicited feedback and positive focus.  Consistent attendance is important to the success of the group.  Mastermind groups, by definition, create powerful group success that exceeds the sum of individual members’ success. Se …