The new name more accurately reflects the purpose of the group. While we still meet in person, networking online through meetup, social networking sites, etc. is a big part of what we do. Mission Statement: 1) To help local founder-owned businesses grow and become more profitable. 2) To provide a supportive environment for entrepreneurs to get together. 3) To serve as a connector to resources that will help your business grow, including other business networks, government organizations, free he …

Hello All, Thanks for taking time to visit our meetup. Have you every wanted to start a business or buy that local franchise but didn't want to go it alone? Are you looking for like minded individuals to pool together expertise, capital and resources to begin that next venture? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should consider attending the Pacific Northwest Business Franchise Meetup! Come to learn, network and share your dreams, goals and business ideas. A few a …

… We cater to the needs of local entrepreneurs, business leaders, technologists, venture capitalists, angel investors, financiers, MIT alumni, and service providers. How are we different? •Our organization and events are open and accessible to the public at large. •We offer our volunteers a very rewarding experience that includes the opportunity to learn and explore cutting-edge topics while connecting with industry leaders and peers. •The MIT and Technology Review brands offer us an exclusive opp …

This is a group formed to bring attention to projects seeking funding through crowdfunding websites, especially Kickstarter, and those that were created by local Seattle-area people through crowdfunding websites. We would like to encourage all who are looking to help fund some cool crowdfunding projects (no matter how small your contribution), who want to get cool stuff before it makes its way to store shelves (and a lot of stuff that is exclusive to Kickstarter backers!), and the people who hav …