MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization part of a network of 28 worldwide chapters of the MIT Enterprise Forum headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. The MIT Enterprise Forum is managed by Technology Review, an independent media company owned by MIT with a global readership of 2.6 million. An active chapter since 1971, MITEF NW’s mission is to inspire, connect, and educate entrepreneurs in the Puget Sound technology and business community. We cater to the ne …

How's your business or side project coming along? Come join us for a healthy discussion of a dimension of startups that the Startup Tabloids rarely cover: Building a web product business without VC interference. Maybe you are consultant or freelancer like us, sick of looking for client work and taking client calls. You'd rather be your own client, and build a product you own, that can bring real freedom to your worklife. We call it FREERlancing: You are free to decide how to build out your idea, …

Welcome to Eastside Incubator (Ei). This community is designed to help software founders (who ship code) and business founders (who ship customers) develop their entrepreneurial talent. It is like a gym for software-focused entrepreneurs. There are three components to this group: the physical space (in Redmond), the networking events, and the online forum. The value of each of these depends largely on the contribution of the members. So if you have a problem, ask it so that somebody who has alre …

Join us every Wednesday morning for the Eastside's premier entrepreneur and technology networking event. You will meet technology entrepreneurs working on their latest project, those looking to flee the so called Dilbert Cube world and just plain technology folks and local business people. There is no agenda, dues or anything else, just good conversation and networking. Individuals can get help with their questions and problems as well as find potential partners and those can provide services th …

This group is for innovators in education.  We strive to keep the balance between educators and technologists in our group. By bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, and all-around education enthusiasts, the Edu Tech Innovators group creates a collaborative space where people across sectors can work together to tackle challenges and find meaningful solutions to the systemic problems in the global edu landscape. We're people and professionals who want to democratize and unleas …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The global reach of the Internet has democratized entrepreneurship. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning drive to succeed,  to make it big in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions.  Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, fin …

Discussion group to address women in technology and angel investing, venture capital and investment banking funding.

We host community lunches, networking events, and hackathons.

You like to invent, tinker, create prototypes, gadgets, software, music, apps and versions of products, movies, books, crafts, sofware and just plain dream up new ideas all the time? Have you heard of crowdsourcing sites like: Quirky.com, Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, bandcamp.com, etsy.com, rockethub.com, ahhha.com, edisonnation.com, geniuscrowds.com, more coming online weekly... All these sites leverage money and brainpower of many to bring to fruition real world products, projects and ide …

GAMIFY MY HEALTH – THE PLACE TO MEET THE PEOPLE WHO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO LIVES, EVERY DAY. Most of us have friends or family whose lives have been impacted by chronic disease, which are responsible for 7 in 10 deaths. While the four biggest causes of chronic disease appear simple, they are incredibly hard to tackle as they require behaviour change: Inactivity, poor diet, alcohol and tobacco. So why do we find it so hard to stay motivated to make the daily choices required to keep us healthy? …

This meetup is not for the faint of heart - if you are an IT Leader and want to do more with your life, whether it be to mentor others, launch successful technology businesses, network with visionaries, and work on your dream versus someone elses, this group is for you. Let's set up a NAVY SEALs equivalent IT/Technology Leaders meetup and make the Pacific Northwest a hub for some of the best IT Professionals, Leaders, Visionaries, and Entrepreneurs in the world. Requirements: Vision, desire to e …

TECHNOSAURUS EVENTS produces live monthly shows for Tech / Start-Up professionals in Seattle, WA, geared toward Gaming, App Development, Hardware, Biotech, Mobile, and more. Beyond meet-ups, beyond conferences, TECHNOSAURUS EVENTS productions create a new live-event genre for showcasing talent in the Start-Up Scene. With production values on par with television or touring concerts – including personable hosts, original music, animation, sets, and tightly constructed game sequences - our shows ar …

Welcome! I would like to thank you for checking into us. Major League Entrepreneurs or MLE is a vision my brother Casey and I committed to spread to this ambitious field. We realize that creating a start-up is demanding, both financially and socially. In addition, these days trying to make it as a solo entrepreneur is highly unlikely...but why should you?? Thats where are vision steps in - rather than following the same blogs, forums, and arcticles on other's success and tribulations, we offer t …

We discuss topics such as becoming an IT or Technology Professional, getting educated, salary and raise negotiations, interviewing, and other topics relevant to landing that amazing IT or Technology job that you've always dreamed of. Not currently an IT or Tech Pro? No worries...meet and network with others who are and get on the fast track to starting an amazing journey in your career.

EastsideInc is the meetup group for revenue generating startups in the Eastside Incubator community. It is invitation only. Eastside Incubator (www.EastsideIncubator.com) is open to all software startups on the Eastside and in the Greater Seattle Area.

A community of entrepreneurs, startups, non-profits, and small businesses with a natural affinity for passion and inspiration.

Want to change the world thru entrepreneurship and innovation? Network with accomplished and budding entrepreneurs. Learn about their experiences of creating successful companies.

AngelHack Hackathon Workshops are a place for industry leaders, hackers, and entrepreneurs to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to talk about API's, SDK's, and how to use new and creative ideas to empower a new generation of developers.

StartupEastside is an independent startup community dedicated to bringing together some of the Eastside’s brightest minds from the startup industry. StartupEastside events are focused on helping attendees: Network with other technology industry professionals on the Eastside Provide education and information relative to the latest technologies and industry trends Generate opportunities for personal, professional and business growth Promote the Eastside as a desirable place to start and grow succ …

Interested in launching your own cybersecurity or infosec startup or business? This group is for you! Meet others with similar interests who are passionate about security and the world of cryptography, penetration testing, analysis, hacking, public and private clouds, forensics and business! As attacks and threats get more complex against enterprises and nation states, the world is looking for businesses and entrepreneurs who understand information security and the threat landscape to assist and …