Collective knowledge - the most amazingly powerful tool The Network Explosion is part party, part purpose and all fun! Diversity is key. The Network Explosion lets us share our tips, knowledge, passions, needs, connections, ideas and expertise in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Young or old, new or experienced, any field of interest - it's remarkable whom and what we know together! When we grow large enough we'll have events with entertainment, speed meeting and finish with an hour of music, dancing …

We’re connecting Silicon Valley Administrators who want to develop and nurture more “Business Friends.” Our structured approach to meeting people makes this a productive, meaningful and enjoyable way to develop a network of administrators in many of the local companies. We also feature "Preferred Vendors" as a way to bring together businesses and the corporate "gatekeepers." We alternate meeting in the south bay and on the peninsula. We hope you'll join us because we want to meet you.

Please follow us on twitter @ieeescvgold and like us on Facebook! IEEE - GOLD Silicon Valley What is GOLD? GOLD is the Graduates of the Last Decade affinity group of the IEEE. We are an outreach group of the IEEE focused on getting new members involved with the IEEE, especially those who have graduated recently. Our focus is to provide networking (social), technical and professional development events. If you are not a graduate of the last decade though you are still more than welcome to attend …

Bay Area Operations Management is professional network organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, best practices in area of Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Demand Forecasting, and IT applications. Its membership is open to people with experience in the subject matter and those interested to gain insights. Bay area operations management provides face to face forum for meeting contacts in the industry, learning and sharing. As operating model, Bay Area Operations manageme …

Join the San Francisco's Bay Area most successful network of young professionals and create your own business opportunities. Read the below for details and a list of participating companies. Mail membership@ypn-online.org to join our mailing list. YPN (SJC) is a non-profit community of young professionals in Silicon Valley with sister chapters in Austin, Atlanta, Bangalore, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Raleigh and Vancouver. The group started off as an organ …

This Meetup is for anyone seeking a job who is willing to receive and give support to others who are on the same mission. Join us for networking, sharing resources, and exchanging job hunting advice. Bring your resume and business cards if you have them and also bring any job leads or resources that you can share with us. It is free to join this meetup and please attend!

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is o …

Yes, we are career movers and shakers, and layoff busters. In any economy, we know how to adapt. We will be PRO-Active and not RE-active. We will put ourselves in the driver seat. --this is our pledge. Hop on board. Have you been recently laid-off? Are you fearing a layoff? Do you want a new career or to open a business? Does your resume and cover letter need revamping? Do you need a new direction or way to make a living? Have you ever wanted to start a business but did not now how to go about i …

Welcome to a forum created specifically for people employed as Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Learning Architects, or other Job-Related Learning roles. The purpose of the group is to share ideas and opportunities at our meetings and on our message board. Discussion points can include: + content management + working with subject matter experts + creating a learning culture in your organization + getting support from stakeholders + multimodal learning and so much more... !

When businesses in the Silicon Valley need help overcoming government action, proposed new laws, taxes or regulations, they turn to the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber, with a history and track record for effective advocacy. President & CEO Matthew Mahood and the Vice President of Public Policy are the chamber’s chief spokespersons to government and the region’s many stakeholder agencies, organizations and groups. They are assisted by the chamber’s policy committees, Executive Committee, Board o …

SIP, LEARN AND NETWORK Wine tasting get-to-gethers for Silicon Valley professionals who enjoy wine, socializing or just looking to network with other professionals. Meet and join others through tasting wine at our private wine tasting in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Make friends, business contacts, meet other couples, singles and or acquaintances. Recent article on our group http://www.examiner.com/article/wine-cheese-and-cake

We are Tech in Motion: Silicon Valley. This group is designed for anyone and everyone interested in technology. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field or simply want to know more about the industry this is the place for you. Tech in Motion is designed for you, so let’s make this group amazing and help bring the sprawling Silicon Valley Tech community closer and do something great! Have something cool you want to hear discussed? Tell us about it! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedica …

Are you looking to improve your American English pronunciation or accent? Are you a Silicon Valley professional who uses English for business? Are you looking for opportunities to network and meet other professionals who speak English as a Second Language? This meetup is a support group for professionals looking to improve their American English pronunciation and accent. We are supported by Ovient English (http://www.ovient.com), a Silicon Valley company that provides English Training for Profes …

The Purpose of the Group "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Author Unknown. In short, the purpose of this group is to help you break free from what holds you back (procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt and fear) so you can achieve your career dreams. The group will provide thought-provoking and interactive workshops designed to help you set and achieve goals in various areas of your life. “Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and …

The Mission Promote Her Business (PHB) began as a vision sparked by a creative serial entrepreneur who passionately desired to see other women entrepreneu-HERS succeed in businesses longer than the 5 years they were estimated to last before going under. Namely, she understood how badly it hurt to give business(es) your 100% and NOT be successful, and she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to suffer from the same heartbreak! Accordingly, in 2012, Josephine Hanan, affectionately known as “Jos, teamed …

Bay Area Chinese Entrepreneurs & Startups 湾区华人创业协会 Our mission is to offer greater numbers of entrepreneurs and people of passion the opportunity to benefit from all kinds of entrepreneurial events and educational programs. Our group is the place for engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, students, business owners, startup founders, executives and investors in the entire Bay Area to get connected and ultimately succeed in entrepreneurship and other career opportunities.

Meet other local current or aspiring engineering leaders who are interested in Engineering Leadership as a strategic competency. Discuss engineering leadership and its aspects: team-building, direction-setting, career planning, project experiences, education, certification, recruiting, organization structure, inter-departmental relations, etc.

Silicon Valley's Blend of Brown A feminine union of polished leaders This group brings together ALL women of color who seek collaboration and support in their professional careers and businesses. In the Bay Area many women of color have careers that lack mentorship and management from someone that remotely resembles them. Are you one of these women? For example, when it comes to women in technology the numbers fall short. For women of color in the technology industry those numbers are even sm …

This is a group to connect the alumni of 20 National Institutes of Technology in India. Sridhar Muppalla (1989 - 1993, NIT Warangal) is the founder of our group and is our NIT Brand Ambassador. There are two goals for our group. Primary goal is to foster networking among alumni especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have an estimated 6000 NITians in the Bay Area. Our second goal is simpler: Building the NIT brand. Our group conducts monthly network meets in the Bay Area. The first meet …

Transform every aspect of your life. “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human." John Naisbitt, Author - Megatrends Too often, we attempt to compartmentalize our lives into the roles we play: boss, mother, co-worker, sister, accountant, caretaker, or husband. There are so many hats to wear and only so many hours in which to get everything done. At the end of the day we're left wonderi …

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) transforms lives by helping people build job search skills and find jobs to achieve self-sufficiency. We believe that helping people to find jobs is a way to help people live better lives; our work with people, whether we are providing training to build skills or job search assistance, is linked to increasing employability. At JVS, we can help you with the skills and resources you need to find the right job. For some, the workshops and classes in our calendar can …

The mission of Women MBA Connect (WMC) is to promote, educate, and connect professional women who have earned graduate level degrees and are pursuing careers in business. This San Francisco Bay Area organization is dedicated to advance the leadership and professional success of women by developing and cultivating a network that stimulates professional opportunities, encourages personal development, and provides continuing business education for its members.

Meet other women (and men) who are interested in empowering women in all kinds of technology and encouraging girls to pursue education in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) that will prepare them for career opportunities in technology. Discuss topical strategies for advancement, handling issues in the workplace, personal and professional development as well as the emerging technologies of interest.

Going step by step how to get through the network of starting out, funding, and making money without giving away the company. In a pre IPO, investors are interested in sales and how they will see a profit. Your plan should be based on current sales. We talk about how to get sales and position a company to be attractive to investors.

Did you know that the average knowledge retention rate six weeks after a typical business seminar is only 10%?! This is not a seminar. This is group coaching and brain storming on YOUR business issues. You will get personalized action plans to immediately implement in your business every week we meet. Other benefits of this meetup are: -Meeting other local Business Owners. -Developing deep relationships with other members that will produce new customers -Get advice and avoid costly mistakes …

Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs is a professional networking group for (you guessed it) entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay Area who run or are inspired to start their own businesses.  We all have a goal of building our businesses through referrals and building a solid marketing system. As the organizer, fellow-business owner, and career coach, I am excited to hear stories of your success and give you tips of what worked for me and what did not, especially using social media. I understand personal …

The PM PM SIG, an open forum community of practice, promotes excellence in project management and collaboration among Silicon Valley professionals. Our informal meetings facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, new methodologies, tools, resources and networking with local experts who deliver compelling, timely programs. We seek to grow future leaders and welcome all who are interested.

This is a group for those who know there's a bigger life waiting for them, they have dreams to build, they are discontent with living small and have a longing for something bigger. Along with my Co-Organizer, Tia, we will dig deep with you to discover just what your true passions are and how you can use those along with your gifts and creativity to live the life you've only dreamed of! We will explore your dreams, what's holding you back, and the process to turn those visions into reality. I am …