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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.

The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.

Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time.

HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea.

Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".

We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.

Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and connections they need to succeed. Our goal is to build a strong, vibrant, collaborative entrepreneurial community with deep, lasting business and social relationships throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.

One of the compelling features of our organization is our packed, busy calendar of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. Taking advantage of this vast array of relevant content will make you a better entrepreneur.

We believe in working together. We share resources, exchange ideas, and actively engage with each other -- on a personal level as well as on a business level. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events.

Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship.

Many events on our calendar are in held in collaboration with other like-minded Silicon Valley organizations and institutions.

Our popular business and social networking mixers are festive occasions that allow you to meet new people from many different groups. We hold many social events to help members connect on a personal level and make friends.

Our network is expansive and global. We have members throughout the U.S. and around the world. We welcome international entrepreneurs from everywhere in the world to become part of our global community.

We are inclusive, not exclusive. : - )

We believe entrepreneurial educational opportunities should be accessible to anyone with a dream and ambition.

We support:

http://www.khanacademy.org/donate

http://thelifeyoucansave.com/

http://www.hackerdojo.com/

We are inspired by:

http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.a... (http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspx)

Upcoming events (4+)

Board Games, Chess, Checkers and Networking

Panera Bread

This event is FREE to attend.

Please register here:

Board Games, Cards, Chess, Checkers and Networking (In-Person) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Play board games, chess, checkers and meet new people!

Network, socialize and connect -- in-person!

Players of all levels are welcome!

Ideally, please bring a board game, chess / checkers set.

Optional:

You can stay for Saturday Night Networking

7 PM to 9 PM

Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking (In-Person) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

This event is organized in collaboration with other groups.

For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:

www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group)

https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)

@ideatoipo

Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking (In-Person)

Panera Bread

Look for the MEETUP sign!

Organizational Sponsors:

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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-saturday-night-networking-in-person-tickets-384391544457

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!

: -)

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!

For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:

www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group out of 160 meetup groups globally)

https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)

@ideatoipo

Look for the MEETUP sign!

Stanford Outdoor Sculpture Tour / Social Networking

Stanford Oval

This event is FREE to attend.

Network, socialize and connect!

Agenda

1:30 PM Meet at the benches in front of the Oval
Look for the MEETUP sign!
Network, socialize and connect!

2:00 PM Group tour of outdoor sculptures

3:30 PM Network, socialize and connect!

OPTIONAL: 3:30 PM late lunch early dinner on campus

(Attendees will purchase their own food and beverages.)

Please review this link for info on the Cantor Cantor Arts Center, directions and parking info.

https://museum.stanford.edu/visit

Outdoor Sculpture Walk, Campus
1st and 4th Sunday of the month, 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the top of the Oval near the benches. This docent tour explores the extensive collection of outdoor sculpture in Stanford’s Quad and south campus. This tour lasts ninety (90) minutes.

Monday Night Networking (In-Person) - Millbrae

Panera Bread

Organizational 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:

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Put this in the subject header:

Silicon Valley Startup Housing

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/monday-night-networking-in-person-millbrae-tickets-389722629877

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!

: -)

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)

Past events (3,831)