Calling all Needham techies (and those of us that aren't technical at all but love supporting tech startups and the innovation economy). We are organizing this meetup to network and celebrate all the innovations being created by our neighbors in Needham.

OpenCoffee was an idea started by Saul Klein of Index Ventures "to encourage entrepreneurs, developers and investors to organise real-world informal meetups to chat, network and grow." We have a unique blend of technology in the Mill City area including Nanotechnology and Medical Devices.

The WebSquared meetup is an opportunity for the Boston Web 2.0 community to meet, mix, and socialize in a relaxed and informal setting. It is for all those interested in Web 2.0 and beyond, interactive technologies, and entrepreneurship. It is also for techies to meet and share ideas, for start-ups to promote their work, for investors to find exciting opportunities, for entrepreneurs to meet investors, for businesses to find talent, and for talent to find fun and challenging work. About t …

Ultra Light Startups Ultra Light Startups brings together the world's most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics cover: Design, Technology, Marketing and Finance   And be sure to checkout our website and join our social media groups: Website - http://ultralightstartups.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ultralightstar …

See local startups and associated hacker types in action! Marvel at the latest in cool technology! Watch some slide decks and pass around a mic to ask questions!

Hello, I'm @sidgabriel, the organizer of ARDevMob: The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley Augmented Reality Meetup group. Augmented reality is a human interface metaphor. Unlike the "desktop metaphor" which implies a computerized representation of a desk, files and folders, "Augmented Reality" implies that computer science can inform and extend everything in our visual, auditory and cognitive perception of reality. Making every interface relevant to a "first person" narrative perspecti …

Meet a new network of New England's bio entrepreneurs from business, academic, finance, scientific and medical communities. Our forum consists of discussions on emerging research and the commercialization and development of new technologies encompassing biotech, nanotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, environmental technology, information technology, healthcare, cell biology, life science research, pharmaceuticals, and drug discovery start-ups. It was designed for multi-disciplinary entrepre …

Part of the global TechAviv family (http://www.techaviv.com), TechAviv MA is a local gathering of Israeli hi-tech entrepreneurs, executives and investors that meet monthly to showcase, discuss and help fellow Israeli startups. Each month three companies get 5 minutes to demo their products, followed by bi-directional Q&A with the group. Casual networking happens before and after the demos. Our mission is to help Israeli hi-tech entrepreneurs succeed worldwide by sharing our collective experience …

… In a rare move, both democrats and republicans agreed on the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) act and the president signed the bill in April to pave the way for new startups to more easily access financing. There comes a point in some engineers’ careers when thoughts turn to having a more important role in society. They’d like to make a contribution and do work that has more meaning. The thoughts of others turn to starting their own business, they want to be their own boss, control their o …

… It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial. This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures. Please also check out our site at http://hackshackers.com, along with our question-and-answer site at http://help.hackshacke …

Boston PHP is the largest and most active PHP community in the world. We are a lot more than PHP! We have been meeting since 2002. We have over 2,500 members, and usually meet every month on a Wednesday. We have a wide range of topics all related to PHP, Web Development, and Open Source technology. All meetings are free, and we encourage everyone to participate and get involved and help grow the PHP community. After each meeting we typically go to a nearby restaurant/bar/pub for more informal d …

http://www.entretechforum.org/ Meeting Cost: $25 public, $10 students and active military; Promotional Registrations Pre-registration now available: http://theentretechforum.camp7.org/ Meet a new network of local technology entrepreneurs. Our forum consists of moderated monthly panel discussions on emerging academic research and the commercialization of this technology. It was designed for those interested in technology innovation and marketing collaboration and networking with fellow entreprene …

This potential group is pending.  If you are interested in co-organizing / collaborating then please email me.  A proposal has been made to various Massachusetts-wide organizations, companies, government agencies, to pull together to coordinate Big Data events. The thought is that a joint effort could help present objective, vendor-neutral information to the community.  For example, events that compare/contrast technologies or products.  Or events could be held that bring together business and t …

With one million users in over 185 countries, EFactor is the world’s largest network for entrepreneurs. We provide all the resources a small business owner would need to build their startup: investor funding, advice from experts, discounts on business tools, networking, and more. We hosts international networking events, where we bring top executives to come speak to local entrepreneurs. Join our SF and the Bay Area meetup group to stay connected, receive discounts, and be the first one to sign …

This is a Boston-area networking group for people who run or are starting up online businesses that depend on web traffic, user participation/registration, are subscription-based and/or advertising-based, etc. If this fits what you do, please join us. test

As an entrepreneur, you know that the answers to certain legal questions can make or break your business. Do you know the best way to split the company’s equity? What are the tax implications for the different types of business structures, and what exactly is the significance of an 83(b) election? Is your intellectual property adequately protected? Should you hire independent contractors or employees? Everyone will tell you that a good business attorney will provide vital assistance in almost ev …