What we’re about
We love IoT! We recognize the immense value in connecting devices and being able to reduce pollution, improve efficiency, improve resource shortages, etc. Our Meetup has two main goals:
Our first goal is to help get projects off the ground! If you're actively working, or have considered working on an IoT project, this is a perfect place for you. Coming to our Meetup you will be surrounded by individuals involved in IoT and passionate to make a difference. We strive to bring people together, assist with prototypes, and unlock the collective brainpower an engaged community can unleash.
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•OnlineThe State of the US Job Market: Where Things Stand in November 2025
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-october-2025-jobs-reportinflation-updates-tickets-1717778936039?aff=ideatoipoThe US economy is constantly evolving, influenced by employment numbers, the rise and fall of inflation, foreign policy, domestic economic agendas, and movement of citizens between different regions. As a job seeker, all of these effects working in tandem can impact the inner workings of a job search.
Join Colin Mo of Albert's List and Dr. Reilly White, Professor of Finance at the University of New Mexico for a monthly webinar where they'll discuss how these factors are impacting your career, particularly for those who work in tech and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. You'll learn about:
- The most recent month's jobs report, including its biggest takeaways, silver linings, and potential warning signs.
- The most recent month's CPI report and how the rising cost of goods and money are impacting the flow of investments or consumer spending.
- What to expect in the weeks and months ahead as economic conditions evolve.
- How the economic numbers are impacting those in the San Francisco Bay Area and the technology industry!
- How Trump's recent policies are affecting the job market and economy.
- Other notable trends moving the market, including bonds, housing prices, quit rates, and more!
- And much more!
Join us with your questions, comments, and concerns.
ABOUT DR. REILLY S. WHITE, PhD
Dr. White is the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Finance with tenure at the University of New Mexico. Dr. White also serves on the board of the CFA Society of New Mexico, advisor for the $4.7 Million student-run UNM Regent’s Portfolio, and leads a series of financial literacy projects in the community. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. White worked as an analyst for a large Boston-based bank, where he learned a great deal about company analysis, funding, and maintaining ethical corporate leadership. He has consulted with investment managers and municipalities on maintaining optimal portfolio strategies, particularly in response to economic challenges. Dr. White was also awarded the 2022 Paul Bartlett Ré Emerging Promotor of Peace Award and serves on the of board Voz Collegiate Preparatory School.In addition to his PhD from the University of Connecticut, Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a degree in Finance. Dr. White has published nineteen articles in finance and financial technology in the last few years, including articles in Physica A, Journal of Corporate Finance, IEEE, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. With his students, he co-authored Financial Literacy for Immigrants and Refugees, a free financial literacy handbook that has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, and Dari. Since 2020, Dr. White has been interviewed over 150 times by local and national media outlets on various economic and finance topics.
Visit his website at https://www.reillywhite.com/.
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15 PERCENT OFF! Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara, CA, USThis event is organized by the Bay Area Founders Club.
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2nd Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025: Founders of the Future · Luma
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The Bay Area Founders Club is excited to host the Global AI Pitch Summit Silicon Valley 2025 on November 15–16, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
We’re collaborating with Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge to spotlight the next generation of potential unicorns.
This global gathering is expected to bring together over 10,000 attendees, 1,000+ startups, and 1,000+ leading venture capitalists from around the world.
Whether you’re an emerging founder, a seasoned investor, or a curious technologist, the summit offers two days of high-impact networking, world-class pitches, and thought-provoking conversations that will shape the global AI landscape.
### What makes this summit stand out:
- 10,000+ attendees from all over the world
- 1,000+ startups pitching their AI breakthroughs
- 1,000+ venture capitalists scouting the next wave of innovation
- Keynotes & panels from Stanford, BlackRock, a16z, and more
Affordable demo tables and booths for startups, enterprise organizations, service providers, etc. available!
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Global AI Pitch Summit 2025-Co-host by Stanford Entrepreneurs & Stanford Founders & BFC · Luma
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•OnlineHow to Build AI Skills For Your Career - Holiday Edition
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-ai-skills-for-your-career-holiday-edition-tickets-1671112415219?aff=ideatoipo
Artificial intelligence (AI) may not take your job, but someone who knows AI will.
That's why it's important for all workers to learn AI. While tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Claude, and others have taken the market by storm, skills such as prompting, development, and quality assurance will be especially critical as companies look to right-size their workforce and compete in a transformed economy.
Join our webinar and discover how you can build AI skills for your career and to show off at Thanksgiving dinner later this week or during the holiday season.
In this demo, Albert will show you how to use AI for basic tasks, including:- How to build a Thanksgiving turkey website for your job hunt
- How to set up your job search in under 20 minutes
- How to build a gratitude app
You'll also learn:
- How AI is transforming the workforce and what steps employers are taking to get ready.
- What skills will be necessary in the era of AI, and how you can learn.
- What AI can create, and how you can learn—even if you don't have the skills.
- And so much more!
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CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma: Fireside Chat on the 2026 California Economy
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-state-treasurer-fiona-ma-fireside-chat-on-the-2026-ca-economy-tickets-1790576886669?aff=ideatoipo
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Join Albert Qian of Albert's List for an exclusive fireside chat with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma as we explore the state of California’s economy heading into 2026. With Treasurer Ma running for Lieutenant Governor, this is a rare opportunity to hear her perspective on the state’s economic priorities, emerging job opportunities, and the policies she plans to champion to strengthen the workforce.
This conversation will provide job seekers and professionals with actionable insights on how to navigate California’s evolving economic landscape and position themselves for success in sectors supported by state policy.
Attendees will learn:- Key economic trends in California and what they mean for job growth in 2026.
- State programs, incentives, and initiatives that create opportunities for workers and small businesses.
- Sectors likely to expand due to state investments — including infrastructure, clean energy, tech, and healthcare.
- How policy decisions and budget priorities may influence hiring and workforce development.
- Practical strategies for aligning career planning with emerging state priorities.
- Treasurer Ma’s vision for California’s economy and workforce, and how job seekers can be best prepared to thrive.
- And more!
Discover an insightful look on the year ahead and how job seekers and businesses can thrive.
About Fiona Ma, CPA
Fiona Ma, CPA is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was first elected on November 6, 2018, with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history and reelected on November 8, 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Presently, her office processes about $3 trillion in banking transactions a year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio that averages about $165 billion—a portion of which is beneficially owned by more than 2,300 local governments in California. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds and is trustee of billions of dollars of state indebtedness.About Albert Qian
Albert Qian founded Albert's List in 2013, a career enrichment organization focused on helping working professionals gain skills in job search, AI, and side hustles so they can become indispensable and resilient. Today it reaches over 50,000 San Francisco Bay Areans and beyond, helping them stay relevant and competitive in their careers. While working at Albert's List, he has also worked in Silicon Valley companies where he markets consequential technologies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytics.1 attendee
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