About us
Welcome to Skill Up & Network Silicon Valley!
We are a group of professionals and entrepreneurs committed to personal and professional growth & networking with like minded individuals.
Whether you're looking to grow your network, strengthen your professional and personal skillset or to be a stronger, more confident you, this group is for you.
We'll share tips, strategies, and resources for building better connections, improving communication, confidence and more.
All our meetups are online right now. Mostly free. We will hold talks, training and networking opportunities to help you develop and strengthen the skills you need to thrive in whatever you choose to do.
We look forward to seeing you on one of our meetups!
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Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking!
Location not specified yetThis event is in Cupertino:
Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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)
Look for the MEETUP sign!
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, visit:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/1 attendeeHow to Build AI Skills For Your Career With Vibe Coding in 2026
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This event is organized by Albert's List.
This is an online event.
Attendees 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/how-to-build-ai-skills-for-your-career-with-vibe-coding-in-2026-tickets-1984934803430?aff=ideatoipo
AI skills are no longer optional—but learning them doesn’t require a technical background or months of tutorials.In this live session, Albert’s List teams up with Scott Simson, founder of AI Marketing World, to show how professionals are using vibe coding to build real AI projects, develop in-demand skills, and ship usable MVPs—fast.
This is a practical, beginner-friendly walkthrough, not a theory talk.### What You’ll Learn
- The top AI tools to focus on in 2026 (and which ones to ignore)
- What “vibe coding” actually means—and why it works for non-technical builders
- How to identify high-leverage software niches where simple AI products win
- How to build AI workflows and apps with zero prior coding experience
- How to go from idea → prototype → MVP in days, not months
- What to do after you build: validation, iteration, and next steps
- How these skills translate into career leverage, consulting, or side projects
### Who This Event Is For
- Job seekers looking to future-proof their skills
- Marketers, operators, and product-adjacent professionals
- Non-technical builders who want to ship real AI projects
- Anyone curious about AI but overwhelmed by the technical barrier
ABOUT SCOTT SIMSON
Scott Simson is the founder of AI Marketing World, a leading event and education platform focused on practical AI adoption for marketers, operators, and builders.Scott works at the intersection of AI, marketing, and product experimentation, helping professionals understand how to apply emerging tools without getting lost in hype or unnecessary complexity. His work emphasizes real-world use cases—how AI actually gets implemented inside workflows, teams, and early-stage products.
He is particularly known for translating fast-moving AI trends into accessible frameworks that non-technical audiences can use to build, test, and ship ideas quickly.
Scott has been featured on ABC, NBC News, Fox, and in many other publications.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsimson/.
1 attendeeHow to Build a Side Hustle with AI in One Weekend
·OnlineOnlineThere are many groups promoting this event.
Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event.
This event is organized by Albert's List.
This is an online event.
Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend.
In order to attend, please register here:
The job market has never been more uncertain. Layoffs, reorganizations, and a looming recession mean you can no longer rely solely on traditional employment for your livelihood. Moreover, artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived and threatens many traditional roles, including marketing, finance/accounting, law, operations, HR, and recruiting.
It's long been known in entrepreneurial circles that having your own business is the path to freedom from economic uncertainty. While the arrival of the internet birthed many new ventures, the arrival of AI has created new freedom, allowing you to start your own business in as little as a weekend.
If you're looking to start a new side hustle and want to set the foundation to breaking out on your own, this webinar can help you understand how combining your expertise with traditional business approaches and infusing AI can get you to revenue faster than ever, all with lower operating costs.
You'll learn:
- Why Side Hustles are the Key to Future-Proofing Your Career: Gain valuable entrepreneurial skills while hedging against economic uncertainty.
- How AI Provides the Launchpad for Your Business: See how AI tools can accelerate everything from branding and marketing to automation and networking.
- The Quickest Path from Expertise to Revenue: Leverage what you already know to provide valuable services and products in demand.
- Real-World Examples of Expertise-Driven Businesses: Get inspired by success stories across industries.
- And much, much more!
ABOUT MOHIT ASTHANA
Mohit Asthana is a sales consultant, real estate investor, and entrepreneur born and raised in Silicon Valley. In his work, he uses a wide variety of AI solutions to streamline communications, drive engagement, and build revenue streams. He’s helped notable companies including SurveyMonkey, SocialCycle.io, and CompStak build significant revenue through his processes, and does the same today through his venture at CampusCareerConcierge and in his commercial real estate investment business. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitasthana/1 attendeeMeet New People! Saturday Night Networking!
Location not specified yetThis event is in Cupertino:
Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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)
Look for the MEETUP sign!
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, visit:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/1 attendee
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