Hey Hardwarians! It's time for another SF Hardware Startup Meetup!
This month our host and sponsor is Counsyl. Their goal is to make the human genome practically useful for life-altering decisions - focusing currently on pre-pregnancy genetic testing. They're going to tell us how they do it - including their wild lab automation!
DEMOS - If you've got a prototype to show us, or if you just want to talk about what you're working on, use this sign-up sheet to grab your spot! The format is 2 minutes maximum (hard stop): no projector, no slides - just you + prototype and a microphone! Remember, people who've never demoed get preference over those that have already! Also, be there at 6pm sharp to secure your spot!
Volunteers - If you'd like to volunteer at this meetup, send me a message through Meetup.com, and we'll get you plugged in!
Getting there: The venue is in South San Francisco, about a mile's walk from the S. SF BART/Caltrain station. It's not a bad walk, but if you'd like to carpool down - use the comment section of this Meetup event page to coordinate!
Announcements / Events
- Samsung Create: Flexible Future, Aug. 13: They're having a meetup to talk about their flexible display tech and hardware in general. 6-10pm Parisoma in SF
-SV Hardware Startup Meetup, Aug. 14: Come to talk: "Engineering 3D Printing with Type A Machines". 5:30pm TechShop SF
- Bay Area Modular Electronics Meetup, Aug. 17: It's their first meeting, so come out for all things electronic and modular! 4-6pm TechShop San Jose
- Internet of Things Silicon Valley, Aug. 20: They're talking "Whitespace of IoT". 6:30-8:30pm HackerDojo Mountain View
- New StackExchange for "Maker Pros" - This just started and could be big - check it out and ask whatever hardware questions you wish!
- r/HWStartups - If you haven't seen it yet, check out our Hardware Startups Sub-Reddit for the latest news on hardware - it's like HN to for the hardware community!
- Also, check out our own Renee DiResta's awesome post: "Hardware by the Numbers", to see just how far this movement has come in the past two years - exciting times for hardware!
As always, let me know if I can help, or if you want to! Especially if you've got sponsors or venues you can connect us to!
- Nick
September 14, 2013
Thank you, Counsyl, for hosting our group. You were very generous with your space and refreshments. You guys ROCK!
August 23, 2013
awesome event! great products, if any is in need of creative and/or packaging services, please hit me up. Cheers until the next one!
August 23, 2013
Thanks again for the opportunity to present and for the feedback on the INSTRUMENT 1 prototype! If you're interested in getting involved with Artiphon, or want more info, email me at [masked].
August 23, 2013
It was a great event. Lots of interesting projects being pitched.
Would recommend a place (forum) where the pitchers can leave their contact info in case people want to contact them
1 · August 23, 2013
Is anyone driving down to Palo Alto/South Bay at 8pm roughly, and able to give a ride? Thx.
August 22, 2013
Hi matt, I'll be at corner in front of the taqueria el buen sabor. Thanks again and see u soon
August 22, 2013
anyone from downtown sf or mission or noe valley area have space in their car?
August 22, 2013
I had to change my reservation last minute. Hopefully someone can grab the extra spot.
August 22, 2013
I won't be able to demo tonight, thus a demo spot opened up on the signup sheet if anyone is interested.
August 22, 2013
Call me if need ride...leaving downtown SF before 5 to beat most of traffic. [masked]
August 22, 2013
77 people are on the waiting list. Please change RSVP if you aren't going to be able to make it.
August 22, 2013
Couldn't make it either, changed my RSVP to not coming. Hope my ticket & my +1 can go to someone else
August 22, 2013
Going there at 4:30PM if people want to carpool at that time! I can leave from the Glen Park bart stop. Otherwise, offering rides back to same bart stop after it ends. Gas money would be appreciated :)
August 15, 2013
I can do that. What time would you want me to be at Glen Park? I'll have my robot with me... he takes up about 12"x 14" x 14"
August 22, 2013
"Getting there: The venue is in South San Francisco, about a mile's walk from the S. SF BART/Caltrain station." It's about 3.3 miles according to google maps...
August 22, 2013
Hey Startup-Hardwarians,
I am looking hire a Part Time lab tech to help me assembly and program some prototypes. Basic soldering skills, cable assembly, firmware downloading and mechanical assembly required.
We are based in SoMa, SF. Looking for someone to come onsite. (www.getaround.com)
If you know anyone interested, can you please have them email me at carrasco @ getaround[dot]com
Thanks. Look forward to meeting everyone on Thurs
1 · August 20, 2013
Nick, I won't be able to attend tomorrow's event. You can give my spot to someone on the waiting list. Thanks for the putting these events together.
August 21, 2013
Hi, If anyone is driving in from downtown SF anytime after 5pm and has room in their vehicle let me know. Carpooling to Counsyl would be much appreciated.
Looking forward to tomorrow's event!
August 21, 2013
Woot! Thought I was already in with an entry into the google docs..! Damn! Have been wait-listed, now..
August 16, 2013
As soon as I finish my thesis, I'll be moving to the area. I'm looking for jobs. I specialize in image processing/ computer vision, controls, and FEA analysis.
1 · August 12, 2013
Remember: if anyone needs to carpool - use these comments to offer/accept rides!
August 12, 2013
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Was a good meetup. I'm not sure if this is the proper pathway to link in to the proper group, but my company, an electric motor technology company, is seeking a board member who has experience in hardware entrepreneurship. If you or any of your contacts might be the right candidate, please contact me directly [masked]. Thanks.