We work under the principles that there are three key elements to start with that will create a successful startup: good people, a product the market actually wants, and money (either by spending as little money as possible or having access to enough money to it see through to customer interaction). Startups that fail at any one of these three key elements will likely fail. But all three are doable. And that’s what makes startups so exciting – they may be hard but they are doable. Cofounder Clu …

JumpStartDays is a mentoring program for seed stage pre-funded, pre-revenue technology startups. Each month 12 entrepreneurs present to a panel of Keiretsu Forum angel investor members and seed stage VCs. The purpose of the program is to provide mentoring and resources to entrepreneurs to 'jump start' their company. The presenters benefit from the involvement of Keiretsu Forum’s members whose networks, time, resources, and experience are as valuable as their capital.

We connect U.S. start-ups with Chinese capital and market.

TEC - The Entrepreneurs Club (formely CoolTechClub) is a strong international multi-ethnic network of high-tech entrepreneurs, executives and other professionals. Our members speak English, Russian, Hebrew and many other European languages. We are headquartered in the Silicon Valley and hold regular meetings in Palo Alto, New York and Moscow. Our goals are: * To provide a networking platform for high-tech entrepreneurs coming to Silicon Valley and other high-tech centers from different countr …

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 …

    IGNITE! kicks off Tuesday March 13 at 5 PM at RocketSpace, 181 Fremont Street n San Francisco.    Hummer Winblad is our sponsoring VC and Mitchell Kertzman, Managing Director, is our Keynote Speaker.  If you are interested in pitching please go to www.ignitefundraisers.com . Ten companies will have demo tables and the top four startups, picked by attendees, will have an opportunity to pitch to a distinguished panel of VC and Angels. The winner gets a pitch session at Hummer Winblad!!  If you …

… How It Works Through peer to peer crowd funding the general public gets a chance to put small amounts (as low as $30 in Europe) in ventures that may become the next big thing or in local businesses that can expand. Crowd Funding is good because it provides funds for proof of concept or expansion. Startups can use it to reach milestones that attract Angels for the next round, or for a second location of a successful business. Crowd funders made it happen by investing $50 - $500 in companies we kn …

… In addition to its primary occupants — Mitchell Kapor Foundation, Level Playing Field Institute, Klein Associates, Kapor Enterprises, and Kapor Capital, the Kapor Center also currently houses Carbon War Room and some exciting online educational ventures.We believe in a world where fairness and access matter, which is reflected in our respective and collective work.

This high energy networking group is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners who are launching a new venture and want to share ideas.  Our first event in LA had over 200 attendees and 30 PopUP Demos. Each event will begin with networking mixer while enjoying beer and wine with happy hour specials. 6pm-7pm Networking and View Demo tables Anyone who spends $20 on food and/or drink can have a demo table to display their technology. We provide WiFi and outlets; bring your laptop.  Our …

The Yale entrepreneur and investor community in the Bay Area is growing. Let's connect to help entrepreneurs and investors exchange new ideas, advice, and opportunities. Mix and mingle with potential collaborators, future business leaders, stalwart entrepreneurs, and the visionaries who fund their companies. Whether you are working on an idea, thinking of starting a company, investing in one, or anything in between, you are welcomed to join!