Ladies' Tech XXchange is a DC Metro area community for tech inclined women to knowledge share, learn new skills and gather feedback on their startup ventures. The XXchange is a venue for women to: •    Network with like-minded tech savvy women in the greater DC metro area. •    Gain practical skills through the community’s hands-on training workshops. •    Preview the area’s latest web ventures by female founders. Join us! (formerly Girls in Tech DC)

Meet, share ideas and learn about Lean Start-up efforts from local entrepreneurs. The initial meeting is intended to discuss the feasibility of a Tysons Corner Lean Start-up group, given that there is already an active group in Washington DC. Can another group exist without diluting the DC group? Lean Startup is a set of processes used by entrepreneurs to develop products and markets, combining Agile Software Development, Customer Development and existing software platforms.

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

About Coworking: Are you a freelancer, web developer, entrepreneur, startup or creative that works from home or coffee shops?  Do you suffer from getting distracted from all of the things your house has to offer?  Does the work day fly by and you realize that you haven't even had a chance to take a shower because you're glued to your computer screen? Well, get up, take a shower, and come cowork with us for a day of free coffee, free wi-fi and good people. What more can you ask for? We are way mo …

Welcome to Military and Veteran Entrepreneurs (MVE) meet-up group. First, let me introduce myself, my name is Mark and I recently separated from the Air Force and continue to serve as a captain in the Reserves. I started this group in hopes to leverage the strength of the military community and provide a network of support for all types of entrepreneurs. You can also join the group on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/ImYDk8. Our mission is to “Connect military and veterans, to include spouses and o …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Washington, DC Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Washington, DC serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who com …

Who are we? The same as you. The idea starters, the entrepreneurs, the incubators, the dedicated executioners, the passionate people of Central Virginia that love to start and grow businesses.

Regardless if you are a beginner, serial , or veteran entrepreneur we want to help you leverage the Lean Startup Methodology to be more effective. The whole point of applying Lean Startup principles is to accomplish your objectives without wasting resources, especially time. This group was created not only to have guests speakers come in to talk about how they used Lean practices to establish successful startups, we plan to take you through the entire process with the help of mentors, judges, …

Loudoun County is a great place to start up your business! We are fortunate to have some of the brightest, hardest-working, most innovative, technological, affluent and motivated professionals in the country. Let's get together and develop the latest innovative and disruptive companies.

The purpose of this meet-up is to get people together that are interested in citizen engagement and crowdsourcing and the role that social media is increasingly playing in online engagement.

The REC is a new collaboration of Richmond's small business & entrepreneurship support groups and associations initiated by Gangplank-RVA, BizWorks Enterprise Center, & BNI-Central Virginia to make it easier for entrepreneurs & small businesses to get help. With so much innovation & creation happening in RVA, we felt it was time to create a hub of entrepreneurship in RVA - connecting doers & dreamers to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and small business success in the RVA.

Are you an entrepreneur? idea man? developer? engineer? investor? hard working average Joe who wants more out of life? Are you ready to begin your own start-up but need a perfect co-founder? Our group will serve the purpose of connecting people who are interested in working together and starting something big, share ideas and turn objectives into realistic goals. The goal is to bring people together from various backgrounds and in the process, maybe we will find our perfect co-founder and a new …

WV Entrepreneurs is a networking group that helps strengthen relationships by forming trust and helping one another toward goals. We exchange information on challenges, experiences and goals, because it allows you to gain new insights that you may not have otherwise thought of. We focus on the opportunity to exchange best practice knowledge, learn about business techniques, and stay abreast of the latest industry developments. Sharing knowledge and discussing other points of view really expands …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Have a web or mobile application you want to test? Have a prototype or mock-up you want to introduce to the light of day? Let's test with 1) real users 2) in real time 3) face to face and 4) FREE? Premise: People who want users for their applications/designs for testing, will test others applications/designs, in exchange. In addition, our group will have expert speakers on usability, UX and UI. You are welcome to attend to learn, network and help others test their software and designs, even if …

What I.F … Techies + Talk + Brains + Creativity + Drink + Food + Funds + Experience = IDEA FUSION™ Join a group of tech startups, innovative entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and resource gurus, most of whom are based in Loudoun. Let’s create a tech community in Loudoun County where there is a lot going on! Idea Fusion™ has been organized to bring like minds together to share ideas, experiences and potentially to create business relationships. Idea Fusion™ is facilitated in cooperation with th …

We want to help Richmond area startups (aspiring, budding, emerging…) build successful and sustainable businesses by learning and practicing LEAN STARTUP techniques. The Lean Startup approach for developing new products and business ventures has gone global, and we hope to implant its principles within our startup ecosystem. If you are an entrepreneur or intrapreneur seeking a better way to bring new products to market and launch new businesses, then this group might be for you. Join fellow inno …

Roanoke Start-Up is designed for all types of startup companies, consultants, and freelancers.  The mission is to provide guidance, support, solutions, and community to help small business owners protect, manage and grow their business. We invite you to come to this group with an attitude of sharing and giving, not just taking. Our goal is to build relationships, helps others and work together to build a strong business community of like-minded individuals. The classifications are not restricted …

This is a group for entrepreneurs and investors interested in networking, learning, and finding and investing capital. We will host meetups for networking, sharing ideas, meeting potential co-founders, mentors, and strategic partners, and to keep our members abreast of new developments in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Capital Technology Management Hub (CTMH) is a networking organization for technology management professionals in the Washington metropolitan area. Founded and run by alumni of the Technology Management Master program at George Mason University, CTMH provides a forum where professionals can effectively network, learn, recruit, and search for new career opportunities. Technology Management professionals can have a wide variety of roles but in essence they design, implement, support, or manage tech …

This group is for anyone who is interested in collaborating for the start ups in MEMS, and nanotech.

We're home to a bunch of top rank pro sports teams - and of course millions of fans. We have a Tech community that has begun to really thrive and we have a lot of hard-working, talented people creating sports related products and technologies. DC Sports Tech meetup is geared towards these tech and entrepreneurial folks in the DC Metro area, bringing them together so they can learn from each other and help each other succeed by promoting common interests. It's an opportunity for lesser known comp …

An awesome support group for startup founders. Peer mentorship in a private, informal setting that is conducive to sitting down and talking honestly about the good, the bad, and especially the ugly in the startup world. Membership is restricted to referrals only. Every new member gets one referral. Use it wisely.

Hi there! Loudoun Entrepreneurs is an enthusiastic band of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, "wantrepreneurs" and innovators based in Loudoun County. We want to create a series of community organized gatherings focused on topics of interest to entrepreneurs and startups. This group has been 100% grassroots organized to foster and fuel the entrepreneurial passion in Loudoun County through an open and collaborative community. Whether you've done a startup, are currently doing one, or are considering d …

Be a part of the CrowdFund Roundup and help rebuild America one community at a time. Using a new capital formation model to fuel the best of the new ideas that will improve and sustain the local economy, build affordable housing, provide business transformation and great jobs, create wealth and increased services for all. CrowdFund Roundup is an association of professionals organized to address the problems of crowdfunding. it provides sources of ideas and the funding and management to make thos …

1 Million Cups (1MC) is a simple way to for entrepreneurs to engage with each other and learn from each other. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Presenters prepare a 6 minute educational presentation and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning after they present. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather realtime fe …

The GIST initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 44 countries across the Middle East, Turkey, Asia and Africa by identifying, coaching, and funding the most promising technology entrepreneurs through its flagship competitions, start-up acceleration services, online social media platform and interactive mentorship programs. GIST forges partnerships, locally and globally, among technology entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors and experts, to foster human progress and prosperity.