What we’re about
Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big and change the world in a relatively short period of time.
Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".
We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.
One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed, busy calendar full of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations.
We meet regularly to share resources, exchange ideas, and network. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events.
Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship.
Upcoming events
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Sunday Night Networking (In-Person)
Panera Bread, 2002 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, USLook for the MEETUP sign!
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Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-new-people-sunday-night-networking-in-person-tickets-401755420277?aff=oddtdtcreator
Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
@ideatoipo
www.idea-to-ipo.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng
(videos of online events)
Look for the MEETUP sign!1 attendee
•OnlineSilicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
OnlineOrganizational Sponsor:
Startup House
Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley?
Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!
-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!
For more info, send an email message to:
siliconvalleystartuphousing@gmail.com
Put this in the subject header:
Silicon Valley Startup Housing
This event is 100% online.
Participants can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend!
In order to attend, please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-business-networking-online-tickets-712802279807?aff=oddtdtcreator
(The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the start of the event.)
Hurry! Slots are limited!
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.
Build your business network - face to face (online)!
Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
Network, socialize and connect!
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally)
https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)
@ideatoipo1 attendee
Venture Capital Panel: 2025 in Review, What to Expect in 2026!
5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA, USThis event is organized in collaboration with many groups.
This is an in-person event.
There is a cover charge for this event.
A "YES" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation.
In order to attend, please register and pay here:
Venture Capital Panel: 2025 in Review, What to Expect in 2026! Tickets, Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Take advantage of early responder pricing!
Hurry! Slots are limited!
Venue:
Snell and Wilmer
5 Palo Alto Square
(Ground Floor Event Center)
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
A panel of distinguished venture capitalists will review 2025 and discuss what to expect in 2026 in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.
Please come with your questions and comments.
(This is not a pitch event. Startups will not be pitching to the panel.)
Dinner will be provided.
Agenda
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking, Demo Tables
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Program
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
After Party
Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)
Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner, Bdev Ventures
Alex Marquez, Senior Vice President & Global, Experian Ventures
Jim DiSanto, Founder and Managing Director, Motus Ventures
Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Arthur Mrozowski, Managing Partner, Silicon Hill Ventures
Paul Russo, Chairman & CEO, K2X Technology & Life Science
Moderator:
Roger Rappoport, Partner, Snell and Wilmer
If you would like a startup demo table or sponsor marketing table, send an email message to:
pitchanddemo@gmail.com
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Organizational Sponsors:
Insperity
HR-Solutions
Insperity champions the power of startups as a driving force behind America’s economic vitality.
Launching and scaling a successful business demands courage, resilience, and a relentless focus on building an exceptional workplace culture.
But it also requires getting the fundamentals right, from payroll and HR policies to employee benefits and regulatory compliance. That’s where Insperity comes in.
As a leader in outsourced human capital management, we deliver innovative HR solutions that help startups accelerate growth, reduce risk, and stay focused on what matters most: achieving their long-term vision.
Contact:
Lisa Fields
Business Performance Advisor
insperity.com/lisa.fields
Schedule a call
Lisa.Fields@insperity.com
Chordify, Inc
Helping Startups Grow
Need software development help for your startup?
Chordify provides Idea to MVP and fractional CTO services to ensure timely launches.
To learn how Chordify helps start-ups grow through offshore development and staff augmentation services, contact Ken Morris at:
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/kenmorris
www.chordify.com
GreenEventKit.com
Make Your Event Sustainable – Reusable Cups, Plates, Silverware & More!
Hosting an event?
We can help you reduce waste with our reusable dishware service.
We provide:
- Reusable cups and water dispensers
- Plates, forks, knives, and spoons
- Cloth napkins
Our service includes delivery, setup support, and post-event pickup with full washing. No hassle for you.
Perfect for private events with up to 125 guests.
Affordable. Efficient. Zero waste made easy.(Pricing negotiable)
Try our reusable plates, cups, and silverware at upcoming Idea to IPO events—and come chat with us about zero-waste catering for your own event.
Cut back on disposables. Fight climate change. Let’s make sustainability the standard.
Visit:
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Crewz - shared rides better than Uber/Lyft at the price of public transit!
Crewz is a new type of shared rides app that helps riders and drivers to easily save 50%+ of their time, money, and emissions, while meeting new friends and business contacts through curated carpools.
We do this through a unique combination of traditional carpooling and shared Uber/Lyft/taxi rides, and we're focused on partnering with event organizers.
Anyone with a car can sign up and offer a ride in seconds and make up to $20 or more by picking up a fellow attendee.
How it works for users
1. click on the specific Crewz carpool link for your event
2. sign up as a driver, and/or rider and/or Uber/Lyft/Taxi rideshare
3. see others going to the same events or with similar trips (first name, last initial, other info optional)
4. see others' LinkedIn (if connected), and see a fair price for sharing fuel/etc. calculated based on distance
5. message others, if necessary
6. choose who to invite/accept
7. share rides, save money, and make new friends!
Event organizers, employers, universities, or investors, please contact:
Paul Breslow, PhD, CEO/Founder
paul@crewz.cowww.crewz.co
linkedin.com/in/paulbreslow
Calendar: crewz.co/mtg1 attendee
•OnlineSilicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
OnlineOrganizational Sponsor:
Startup House
Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley?
Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!
-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!
For more info, send an email message to:
siliconvalleystartuphousing@gmail.com
Put this in the subject header:
Silicon Valley Startup Housing
This event is 100% online.
Participants can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend!
In order to attend, please register here:
Silicon Valley Business Networking (Online) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
(The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the start of the event.)
Hurry! Slots are limited!
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.
Build your business network - face to face (online)!
Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
Network, socialize and connect!
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally)
https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)
@ideatoipo1 attendee
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