“In the Future Everything Will Be A Cafe" ! 1. Universities will become Cafes (virtual classes and the high price of an education) 2. Book Stores have become Cafes(Ebooks are coming of age-you can keep your library in your pocket) 3. Cafes will Displace Most Retail Shops (you can shop from the comfort of a Cafe, while avoiding crowds, parking, bad service, etc on Amazon.Com). 4. Offices Become Cafes Again (with the exception of Yahoo employees, notice all of the empty cubicles in most offices?) …

This group is for SF Bay area professionals who like to share ideas, and want to increase their business contacts, make new friends, and meet like minded professionals we can grow our businesses together in a fun, social atmosphere. Our events will consist of happy hours in cool bars and pubs for networking ; and potluck wine and beer tastings in our homes. Our events will take place all around the bay area including SF, Berkeley, Palo Alto, San Jose, and Peninsula. Through our networking events …

if you are a self-aware entrepreneur or want to be one - one who strives to make a real difference in the world. We are changing names and changing our mission - formerly The Bay Area Entrepreneurs Network, we now focus on those who desire to be conscious about the role they play in changing lives. This is the opportunity to network with like-minded self-aware peers, learn how to grow your business while growing yourself and changing the world. My name is Jonathan Bender, and it's my pleasure to …

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Group Join us today Get Public Speaking and Presentation Skills coaching, training and support in a fun and supportive environment with like minded individuals Get professional feedback to improve and grow Learn the latest public speaking and presentation tips Attend our next Free public speaking workshops ************* Unleash your hidden power: We all have it as a presenter. Learn to bring yours out. Build and project confidence: in front of an audien …

Trading can be a lonely endeavor and sometimes it is great to just be able to get out of the house and hang out with people who know what the heck you are talking about. We are a group of Forex Traders dedicated to helping you become a better trader. We welcome traders of all skill levels and backgrounds. Meetups will be both social and educational. If you are looking to fund traders (or trading related startups) or are a trading educator, we look forward to meeting you too. Please join if you a …

Hello, my name is Shekhar Purohit, and I have been traveling back and forth to SF for about 18 months now. From the onset, I realized that its fairly easy to make quick business friends in SF, but it may be harder to make personal friends. Hence, I am sure many "professionals" in particular, consultants, are similar situations in SF. The purpose of the group will be expand our professional and personal network of friends. We intent on hosting Happy Hours, group weekday social outings, dinners, e …

The Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to developing current and future leaders by providing resources such as workshops and networking events to address today's relevant issues in our fast-changing business environment. Programs include: Youth Program: Educating and stimulating career considerations of our future business leaders. Leadership Program: Designed for individuals seeking to continue improving their leadership skill …

Are you in the workforce and looking to go back to graduate school for your MBA? Are you a business school graduate in need of some refresher courses? Are you a business owner looking to better manage your business? If you answered yes to any of these, join us for free MBA lessons, each geared toward a specific topic and taught by students in the accelerated MBA program at the Hult Business School.

Do you like reading books that will further your personal or professional development? Do you like meeting new people and having a casual discussion over common interests? This is a group for anyone interested in reading books like Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In, Reid Hoffman's Startup of You, or Jim Collins' Good to Great; then getting together, discussing, and selecting the next book. While I've always done this on my own, I feel like it could really enhance the experience to do it with others. Whe …

This is a group for those individuals who are looking for an opportunity to change their lives and that of those closet to them. If you or someone you know is ready for the chance to challenge yourself and push past your boundries to achieve the highest levels of success than this is your group. People from all backgrounds and skill levels are invited.

Tech in Motion San Francisco offers an exciting opportunity for tech pros and enthusiasts of all ages to network around our beautiful city by the bay. The Bay Area is the epicenter of technological innovation with some of the most talented engineers, programmers, designers, and bloggers in the game. This meetup group is for the SF tech lovers out there to network and stay current. Let’s ‘meetup’ San Francisco! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedicated to offering career counseling services to …

We bring one woman leader a month to share the story of her journey... how she made key career decisions and overcame failure and uncertainty to reach where she is today. Stories by women, which we bring monthly. Come get inspired by their stories! We encourage attendance by both men and women. Topics will extend beyond the field of tech. This is the story of how it came about.

The San Francisco chapter of the American Marketing Association is the leading organization for professional and student marketers in the Bay Area. Founded in 1937, our chapter reflects the innovation, standards of excellence, and industry and population diversity for which the Bay Area is known and celebrated. Our goal is to advance our members’ professional capabilities and career development opportunities, while connecting with the leading-edge Bay Area marketing professionals.

Description of Community Group: It takes skill, resources and a community to create a successful business, be it a high-tech start-up or a small business. At Golden Gate University, many of our students choose to start their own ventures upon graduation, building on the knowledge they've gained with us. Business owners also come to GGU looking to fill gaps in their training and gain the confidence it takes to compete in the climate today. Many of our faculty are themselves investors and entrepre …

Welcome to TAP-SF!  Our group's mission is to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development and Taiwanese cultural exploration.  We invite you to join us!

Speaking Fearlessly Jam Sessions Do you have an important message or mission or product? What's holding you back from speaking up right now? Speaking Fearlessly is designed to: 1) Build a community to support each other in sharing great speaking tips 2) Practice in front of a receptive audience and receive solid, positive feedback 3) Provide you with a free video recording of your speech to review later and practice in private Speaking Fearlessly is perfect for: * Sales/marketing people * Spea …

YOUR PROFESSIONAL WEDDING & EVENT RESOURCE OUR GOALS: - To create lasting relationships with fellow event professionals - To share knowledge, tips, and experiences - To actively help each other grow our businesses We are currently looking for a core group of people from different parts of the Bay Area, who are willing to put in some time and effort to organize and/or host meetups for this group, and keep it an ongoing active resource for fellow event professionals to connect with each other, a …

Top 3 Reasons to join ASWA East Bay: Build a REAL Network! Facebook and Linkedin are great ways of keeping track of the contacts you already know. However, they are not a great way to build a larger circle of powerful women who can help you in your career and life. ASWA is a growing network of East Bay Accounting and Finance Women who want to help each other and learn from each other. Learn something New! Every single meeting has an informational topic with a speaker. Even when the topic has be …

East Bay Rotaract is a service group for students and young professionals, ages 18-35, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Membership spans from Richmond to Danville to Mountain View. Join us for a dynamic experience! ---------------------------------------- WHAT IS ROTARACT? ---------------------------------------- Rotaract is a service club for young men and women ages 18-35. It is sponsored by international service organization Rotary International. Rotaract brings together students and you …

Meet other mid-career women & men who have reached a major lifework transition point - voluntarily, unplanned, or just feeling restless and ready for a more fulfilling next work path. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF… You’re Successful, But Find Yourself Unexpectedly “Between-Dreams.” You Know What You Don’t Want, But Don’t Have Burning Clarity For What You Do Want Next. You’re Employed But Questioning Your Direction. The Spark Is Gone, And You’re Ready For Something More Meaningful. You’re Unemployed …

NAAAP San Francisco is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We serve and support organizations, associations, and enterprises committed to the betterment of the Asian American community. The NAAAP-SF cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers professional development opportunities on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. Through NAAAP, members work together to enhance l …

Get S.E.T. to make a difference! We’re a growing group of socially conscious business people dedicated to connecting with each other to collectively support and promote the greater good through the work that we do. We invite you to join us in a provocative learning and business networking environment so that we can all make a more significant difference in the world and in the communities that we are part of. We will cover a range of relevant topics and issues, each focused on an aspect of socia …

Startup Saturdays is all about empowering the global community through offering knowledge to enhance leadership, entrepreneurship and technical skills. With the knowledge and skillset taught though Startup Saturdays individuals are able to explore new business and career opportunities that lead to a better quality of life and higher earnings. Explore new pathways for your life by attending one of our classes. We are here to assist individuals with personal growth and help eliminate unsightly hu …

Soroptimist is an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of San Francisco is part of Soroptimist International, comprising almost 100,000 members in about 120 countries around the world. If you would like to know more about the Soroptimist, please also see our website at http://www.soroptimist.org The heart of Soroptimist's mission …

AFWA is "Education, Inspiration, Networking and Fun" and is a member-driven organization. We increase your technical knowledge, skills and abilities, help in keeping members abreast in their field of expertise and provide career management, transition guidance and assistance. Our benefits include: • Business contacts locally and across the country • Personal and professional support • Scholarships for new and returning students and displaced homemakers • Job referral network • Leadership opportu …

Please join our monthly meeting using the Systemic Constellation Method. We are interested in building a group of people working on growing their businesses using this methodology. Quantum physics makes it clear that we exist in a field of possibility beyond linear time and local space. Through this field, the Systemic Constellation Method makes visible opportunities for growing our businesses and careers that we may not have previously considered. Through these workshops you will be able to : - …

The Bay Area Professional Women's "Success" Network is a network of  professional women, entrepreneurs, and business owners who come together to share, grow, network, support each other, and share resources for career, business and life success. Each month, we will feature a dynamic and inspiring woman speaker, and have time for networking, and sharing of strategies, tools, and tips. We are commited to supporting you as you soar and thrive. Welcome to BAPWSN!

This Meetup group is tailored towards all Bay area Job Seekers, Hiring Managers, and Recruiters/HR Professionals that are either looking for a job, looking to hire someone, or looking to expand their current network. Our events are mostly geared towards connecting Job Seekers with those Hiring Managers and Recruiters that have matching openings. This group is a great place for all professionals (including those that are already working), to network and build connections, which can be utilized to …