About us
Connect with and meet others from DC, MD, & VA interested in understanding, using, and enjoying the intersections of technology, social, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
Gather at our events to discuss & learn & improve in areas such as:
- Where the web is now: best practices, trends, technologies, marketing, tools, and sites
- Where the web is going (and where it is not): platforms, meaningful changes for people & uses, and opportunities
More specific area details...
- Marketing:
- social, engagement, measurement, strategy, trends
- Start-ups:
- local, presenting, pitching, funding, planning, executing, talent, launching, including Startup Rockstars events.
- Entrepreneurship: "...if you're an entrepreneur, you've got to dream big and then dream bigger." -Howard Schultz
- planning, profitability, motivation, leadership, solopreneurs, purpose.
- Tech:
- social, video, security, responsive interfaces, mobile, platforms, internet of things/sensors/cars/everything.
- Content:
- blogging, posting, infographics, video, audio, podcasting, quality.
- Creativity: "Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties." - Erich Fromm
- inspiration, tools, interaction,
- Fun & more: gaming, viral, cool ideas, non-profits, keeping focused, and enjoying it all.
and, sometimes we'll ask AI what happened to web 2.0 and web 3.0?
Our Meetup events are in DC, & around the Metro area (Maryland and Virginia) as membership and locations permit. See our About us page here for more - http://web.meetup.com/59/about/
We have had several great, successful events, and are continuing with more types of high quality events to make these even more fun, useful, and informative. Larger happy hours and smaller discussion groups have worked, and we are also working on new ideas for upcoming events.
Over 1,500 people have joined up since 2007, and we've enjoyed over 100 events!
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25% OFF: 2 Hours to Freedom: Build a Job Hunt AI Agent with Claude
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Build an AI agent that job hunts while you sleep.
In this hands‑on session, you’ll use Claude to build a job hunt agent that actually saves you time instead of creating more busywork. You’ll learn how to set up focused channels for targeting roles, researching companies, and tailoring outreach, then wire in various APIs so your agent can pull fresh job postings and context on demand. We'll learn how to have a reusable channel setup and prompt patterns you can run weekly to keep your search organized, personalized, and mostly on autopilot.Build an AI agent that job hunts while you sleep.
AI agents are an emerging way to automate parts of your job search, from sourcing roles to drafting outreach, so you spend less time grinding and more time in real conversations.
In this beta, hands‑on workshop, you’ll follow a guided build to assemble a prototype “Job Search Copilot” using Claude. Rather than promising a polished, one‑click agent, we’ll focus on helping you understand the building blocks: structuring prompts and tasks, wiring simple workflows, and tailoring behaviors for your role or niche.
Because tools and setups vary, not every participant will leave with a perfectly running agent in their own environment. Instead, you’ll leave with:
- A concrete mental model of how AI agents support a job search.
- A copy of the instructor’s working example project you can study and reuse.
- Templates, code snippets, and a step‑by‑step guide you can revisit after the session to get your own version fully working.
- No prior technical experience is required, but you should be comfortable installing software and copying commands. If you hit environment issues during the live session, we’ll provide ways to follow along using prepared checkpoints so you can still absorb the patterns and process.
This session will be recorded. All registrants receive:
- The recording.
- Links to the example project.
- Written setup instructions and troubleshooting tips.
- Whether you’re a jobseeker, career coach, or a professional curious about operationalizing AI in your workflow, this workshop is designed to give you a realistic, experiment‑ready starting point, not a finished product.
What you’ll walk away with
- A reusable blueprint for building simple AI agents with modern tools.
- A prototype “Job Search Copilot” project (or access to a working example) that you can refine after the workshop.
- Practical patterns you can extend to other use cases beyond job hunting.
Finally, this session will be recorded. If you sign up and cannot make it, a recording will be sent to you.
3 attendeesHow to Break into an AI Career in 10 Weeks
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-break-into-an-ai-career-in-10-weeks-tickets-1988801829810?aff=ideatoipoDiscover how you can quickly transition into an AI-focused career.
Curious about breaking into AI but don’t know where to start? This live webinar will walk you through how beginners can build practical, job-ready AI skills in just 10 weeks—even without a technical background.Hosted by LIT (Launch Institute of Technology), this session covers the current AI job market, in-demand skills, and a clear pathway to transition into high-growth tech roles.
### What You’ll Learn
- How AI is transforming jobs and creating new career opportunities
- The most in-demand AI skills employers are hiring for
- A step-by-step roadmap to go from beginner to job-ready
- Real-world applications of AI in business and industry
- How LIT’s 10-week program is structured for hands-on learning
3 attendeesHow to Build a Side Hustle with AI in One Weekend
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-a-side-hustle-with-ai-in-one-weekend-tickets-1989632276699?aff=ideatoipoThe 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/3 attendeesHow to Build an eBay Reselling Side Hustle with AI in One Weekend
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Most people think reselling requires pallets, weekend sourcing trips, and a garage full of inventory.
But the truth? Your highest-ROI items are probably already in your home.
Charles Costa learned this the hard way. Years ago, a friend challenged him to list something—anything—he already owned. He grabbed an old camera lens, wrote a quick listing, and expected nothing. Two hours later, it sold for $68.
That single sale changed everything. Not because of the money, but because of the realization: You don’t need a big setup to start earning—just a system.
And that’s exactly what this webinar will teach.
### In this free teaser session, you’ll learn:
- How to identify the everyday items in your home that quietly hold real resale value
- The beginner mistakes that kill trust (and how to avoid them instantly)
- Simple photography tricks that make your items stand out
- How to price confidently using real market data—no guesswork
- What actually moves the needle in your first 10 listings
- The repeatable weekly workflow used by successful resellers to build steady income
### You’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of the items in your home that can sell fastest
- The exact steps to prepare, photograph, price, and list your first products
- A confidence boost that you can make money without spending money
- A starter checklist you can use the same day to list your first item
### Plus: A Special Opportunity
At the end of the session, you’ll have the option to join the full course available now on Gumroad: https://resellingguide.ai/
Attendees will receive an in-webinar discount, so join us to get it!
Created by a veteran insider who has worked directly on marketplace systems, the course gives you a proven, practical roadmap—not generic hustle advice. You’ll learn how to launch, scale, and automate a side income without sourcing trips, pallets, or upfront investment.
If you’re ready to turn unused items into real money, this is where it begins.2 attendees
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