LA StartupDigest – December 12, 2011

12/12/2011

Below is an archived version of the LA StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in LA. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Beachers, Good crop of events this week that should serve to pull you out of your mom’s basement and meet like-minded startup folks getting their grind on, in one way or another. Choose wisely, then get back to work.

As always, I’d love to hear your feedback. Feel free to ping me at @galica or mgalica@thestartupdigest.com.

LA StartupDigest is curated by:
Matthias Galica - Founder/CEO, ShareSquare

 

 

LA StartupDigest is supported exclusively by:
Check out these sketchbook videos on “finding the magic sauce of entrepreneurship” and “three things entrepreneurs do” and more from the Kauffman Foundation.

 

 

What’s Going on in the LA Startup Community

A Holiday Soiree
When: Thursday, December 15 at 8pm
Where: 31TenLounge, Santa Monica

The good ladies at Three Day Rule are putting this one together, partially to help nerds mate, a noble endeavor.

 

Coloft After Dark: Startup Nights
When: Friday, December 16 at 7pm
Where: Coloft

Get your Friday night hack on with a whole mess of startup peoples.

 

Teens in Tech
When: Saturday, December 17 at 9am
Where: Microsoft LA, DTLA

Use the code digest2011 to get 50 percent off and then be enviously impressed by a bunch of kids that got their act together way faster than you did.

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Guadalajara StartupDigest – November 28, 2011

29/11/2011

Below is an archived version of the Guadalajara StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Guadalajara. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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This week we have a meetup of the CocoaHeads community, the enthusiasts of the CocoaFramework, and the Guadalajara Dev House, an open event for people who love to experiment with the limits of systems.
Guadalajara StartupDigest is curated by:
Rubén Medellín – Web Developer at Freshout
Ruy Cervantes- Working on a Ph.D. on Informatics

 

 

What’s Going on in the Guadalajara Startup Community

Guadalajara Dev House
When: December 3, 9am to 9pm
Where: HackerGarage, Vidrio 2188, Col. Americana

The DevHouse is a very open for people who love technology, want to experiment with the limits of systems, and are interested in building something for the curiosity and fun. In other words, a hacker party. You do not have to be a programmer to come. You can do design, art, etc. Please register in the site.

 

CocoaHeads Meetup
When: December 1st, 8pm
Where: HackerGarage, Vidrio 2188, Col. Americana

CocoaHeads is a discussion group for the Cocoa framework, including Mac and iOS. The meetups are quite informal, so feel free to ask questions. Please register in the site.

 

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Michigan StartupDigest – November 21, 2011

21/11/2011

Below is an archived version of the Michigan StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Michigan. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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The week is very quiet as it’s a holiday week. Enjoy the break and look for more startup activities next week.

Michigan StartupDigest is curated by:
Raji Bedi – Founder, doingtonight.com
Jason Raznick - Founder,  Benzinga.com

 

 

Michigan StartupDigest is supported exclusively by:
Check out these sketchbook videos on “finding the magic sauce of entrepreneurship” and “three things entrepreneurs do” narrated by Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation.

 

 

What’s Going on in the Michigan Startup Community

Wakeup & Startup!
When: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:30AM – 9AM
Where: Grid 70 LLC, 70 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids MI (Map)

This meetup is a twice monthly get-together for startup people to talk about what they’re learning and what their current challenges are. Each meetup will be over coffee and is meant to be conversational. It is a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. These breakfasts are designed for entrepreneurs to share ideas and leverage thoughts with other folks who are serious about growing their business. Register here.

 

Beer: 30

When: Friday, November 25, 2011 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Tech Brewery: 1327 Jones Drive, Ann Arbor, MI (Map)

Beer:30 takes place every Friday, and is a chance for tenants of the Tech Brewery and visiting entrepreneurs and investors to network. The Tech Brewery is a self-described “community of technologists, entrepreneurs, and startups” boasting more than 35 full- or part-time tenants. The event is BYOB.

Turn out may be low because of the Thanksgiving weekend.

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NYC StartupDigest – November 7, 2011

8/11/2011

Below is an archived version of the NYC StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in NYC. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Good morning, NYC startups! There’s still time left to get your SXSW entries in for the Accelerator.TickPick is our startup of the week: TickPick is an innovative ticket marketplace that is designed to simplify consumers’ lives when looking to buy, sell or bid on tickets to sports, concerts and other live events. TickPick utilizes algorithms to help consumers save money and select the best tickets. Not happy with ticket prices? Users have the ability to bid and negotiate with hundreds of sellers via TickPick’s unique bidding platform. Check them out and pay no fees when purchasing tickets here.For newcomers: The NYC StartupDigest is a curated events list, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, that is laser-focused on the needs of startups in NYC. Please send feedback to frank.denbow@thestartupdigest.com.

- Frank

NYC StartupDigest is curated by:

NYC StartupDigest is supported exclusively by:
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been working with the startup community for almost 30 years.  The SVB NYC office has been running for 10 years and we work with many NYC startups.  If you want to learn more about how we can help your startup, get in touch with Shai Goldman at sgoldman@svb.com.What’s Going On in the NYC Startup Community:

Monday, November 7

Future of Web Design
9am at New World Stages, 340 W 50th St

The start of 3 days of cutting-edge web design learning and intimate workshops.

 

Adobe Muse Workshop
6pm at General Assembly, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Learn how to use Muse, a brand new application from Adobe, to deliver beautiful websites based on the latest standards.

 

From N00b to Tech CEO: All the programming that you need to know
7pm at Pivotal Labs, 841 Broadway, 8th Floor

Learn basic programming concepts and how to analyze tech ideas to talk with engineers and run a technology business.

 

Tuesday, November 8

 

Featuring Todd Park, CTO of US Department of Health & Human Services and Joe McCannon, Senior Advisor at CMMS. Moderated by Thomas Goetz, Executive Editor at Wired.

 

Crafting Your Career Workshop
11am at General Assembly, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Learn how to navigate your options, including flexible work arrangements, and the latest hiring trends.

 

Entrepreneur Matchmaking with Sharon Lechter of Rich Dad Poor Dad
6:30pm at Empire State Building, 350 5th Ave

Meet some of the most talented young people in the city. Drinks will be on the house.

 

Wednesday, November 9

 

Revenue Marketing – Optimizing the Technology Sales Funnel
6pm at CUNY Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave, Science Center

Learn how to create, manage, and hang on to more sales leads.

 

Capital Factory Demo Day NYC
7pm at General Assembly, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Come check out 16 of Austin’s finest tech startups.

 

Fundamentals of Audio Programming
8pm at General Assembly, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Learn how to get audio in and out of your computer and what to do with it once you’ve got it.

 

Thursday, November 10

 

Hacker Hours – Office Hours for Programming Help
6pm at Jux HQ, 135 Grand St, 6th Floor

Get your programming questions answered.

 

Investor Feedback Forum and Pitch Showdown
6:30pm at Microsoft, 1290 6th Ave

Learn how investors evaluate startup pitches and get actionable advice on your own.

 

Friday, November 11

 

NYU Entrepreneurs Festival
1pm at NYU Tisch Hall, 40 W 4th St

Come hear the stories of NYU’s successful entrepreneurs.

 

Silicon Alley Talent Fair
1pm at 135 W 18th St

Enjoy music, ping pong, networking, drinks, photos and over 100 NYC companies.

 

Princeton Startup Weekend
6pm at Friend Center for Engineering Education, Princeton, NJ

Hack together with some of the most talented members of the Princeton community.

 

Saturday, November 12

 

Assembled Fashion (code: StartupDigest)
8:30am at General Assembly, 902 Broadway, 4th Floor

Explore the challenges currently being faced by the fashion industry and celebrate the creative methods being used to overcome them.

 

Sunday, November 13

 

Ruby on Rails Helpathon
12pm at Kickstarter, 155 Rivington St

Come together to help each other get over whatever bugs and hurdles are holding up your project.

 

 

What’s Going On Next Week:

Monday, November 14

8:30am – Green Breakfast Club
6pm – Essentials of Startup Tax and Accounting
7pm – Hack and Tell Meetup

Tuesday, November 15

6pm – Rocking Out On The Terrace Edition 5
6pm – iOS App Development
6:30pm – Secrets to Creating an Amazing Customer Experience
7pm – CodeSquare Soft-Launch Party
7pm – Volunteer Coders Meetup

Wednesday, November 16

6pm – Founders at Fail: Eric Paley, Founder Collective
6pm – Hatchery – Are You Serious?
6pm – NYC SketchUp User Group Meetup
6:30pm – Craig Newmark: Technology for the Common Good

Thursday, November 17

4pm – Venture Shift NY
6:30pm – NY Video Meetup
6:45pm – NJ Tech Meetup
7pm – Raise Cache

Friday, November 18

8:30am – DUMBO Tech Breakfast Meetup
1pm – SVB CEO Summit
6pm – NYC Startup Weekend(code: StartupDigest)

Saturday, November 19

8:30am – Share New York (code: B7P)
10am – StartupBus: Accelerate
1pm – Intro to JavaScript

 

Top Upcoming NYC Startup Events
Nov 20 – NYC Startup Weekend Demo Day
Nov 29 – NY Tech Meetup
Dec 5 – Holiday Networking

 

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Taipei StartupDigest – October 24, 2011

25/10/2011

Below is an archived version of the Taipei StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Taipei. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Good Morning, Taipei Startups! Congratulations to the five teams from Taiwan that received a Red Herring Asia 100 award this week. Find out more about each team here.

For Newcomers: Taipei StartupDigest is an events list, curated by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, that is laser focused on the needs of startups in Taipei. We aim to bring you the best of what the tech community has to offer in Taipei and from time to time, across Taiwan. If it’s worth going to, you’ll find it here!

Please send feedback and event info to jhill@thestartupdigest.com.

 

Taipei StartupDigest is curated by:
James Hill
 
 

What’s Going on in the Taipei Startup Community

Social Commerce Talks ($3,500/$3,800)

When: Wednesday, 26 October, 9am – 5pm, also October 28

Where: 6F, 99 Fuxing North Road, 2 Xuzhou Road (MRT Nanjing East Road)

Language: Chinese

 

Two days of everything social, from blogs, marketing and of course Facebook commerce.

 

appWorks Demo Day #3 (free)

When: Friday 28, October 1pm – 5pm

Where: NTU Hospital Convention Center, 2 Xuzhou Road (MRT NTU Hospital Station)

Language: Chinese

 

See what the latest class of appWorks teams has been up to.

 

Top Upcoming Events

11/7 – Mobile Monday
11/12 – PHPConf Taiwan 2011 (registration opens Friday)

11/17 – Internet Trends Conference

12/2-4 – Startup Weekend Hsinchu

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Munich StartupDigest – October 3, 2011

4/10/2011

Below is an archived version of the Munich StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Munich. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Dear fellow entrepreneurs, The Oktoberfest is closing its doors for this year and fall is starting. But there’s lots of great events just around the corner. Make sure to check the Upcoming Events section too, for a fall filled with learning, networking and inspiration.Best regards,
Matthias

The Munich StartupDigest is a laser focused list of events, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. It’s designed to fit the needs of startups who want to be in the loop with the most interesting events like meetups, conferences and hackathons in Munich.

Munich StartupDigest is curated by:
Matthias Wiemann is a web developer and entrepreneur. His new startup is LNBCK. You can follow him on twitter @wiemann or read his blog

What’s Going on in the Munich Startup Community

fundraising2.0 Camp[ing] München
When: Tuesday, October 4th, 2011; 9am – 5pm
Where: BAW – Bayerische Akademie für Werbung und Marketing, Orleansstraße 34, 81667 Munich

An unconference about fundraising in Germany.

 

Eclipse Stammtisch München
When: Tuesday, October 4th, 2011; 6pm
Where: Sappralott, Donnersbergerstraße 37, 80634 Munich

The meetup of the Eclipse user community Munich at the restaurant Sapparalott.

 

OSM 4.0
When: Thursday, October 6th, 2011; 7.30pm
Where: Reithalle München, Heßstr. 132, Munich
Cost: 10 EUR

The 4th iteration of the Online Stammtisch München networking event.

 

 

Top Upcoming Events

2011-10-10 – MongoMunich
2011-10-15 - decoded conference
2011-10-17 - Bavaria meets Silicon-Valley
2011-10-17 - Lean Kanban Central Europe 2011
2011-11-07 - W-JAX 2011
2012-01-22 - DLD
2012-01-23 - OOP 2012
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Taipei StartupDigest – September 12, 2011

13/09/2011

Below is an archived version of the Taipei StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Taipei. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Good Morning Taipei Startups!Notable happenings in Taiwan startups this week:

-Richi, a credit exchange center service came online this week. Collate all your credit card points and swap them for Movenpick ice-cream, Pizza Hut and more.

-Two Taiwanese startups will be taking the stage at DEMO Fall this week. Gumhoo and Patisco were featured at July’s IDEAS Show. Let’s cheer them on as they compete for more than US$1 million in prizes.

For Newcomers: Taipei StartupDigest is an events list, curated by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, that is laser focused on the needs of startups in Taipei. We aim to bring you the best of what the tech community has to offer in Taipei and from time to time, across Taiwan. If it’s worth going to, you’ll find it here!

Please send feedback and event info to jhill@thestartupdigest.com.
 
Taipei StartupDigest is curated by:
James Hill
 
 

What’s Going on in the Taipei Startup Community
 
When Tech Meets Users ($5400, some discounted tickets)

When: Friday, 16 September 9am – 6pm

Where: NTU Hospital Int’l Convention Center, 2 Xuzhou Road (MRT NTU Hospital)

Language: English & Chinese (see list of speakers)

A series of speeches, panels and workshops covering brand, user behavior and experience, with input from HTC, Google, Honeywell, BenQ and more.

SW Taipei Demo, Sharing & Networking ($150/$200)

When: Saturday, 17 – Sunday, 18

Where: Youth Hub, 31, Zhongxiao East Road Section 1 (MRT Shandao Temple)

Language: English & Chinese

A chance to get together with fellow Startup Weekend Taipei-ers, catch up on each team’s developments and demo the latest products. The second day is open to everyone and includes talks on funding, lean startup and more.

International Startup & Incubation Forum ($50)

When: Saturday, 17 1.30pm – 5pm

Where: Room B425, NTUT, 1 Zhongxiao East Road Section 3 (MRT Shandao Temple)

Language: English & Chinese (see list of speakers)

A series of talks and panel discussions on the state of incubation platforms around the world. With things heating up in Taipei’s incubation ecosystem, this will be an interesting event for those looking to use incubation services to grow their startup.

 

Top Upcoming Events

9/19 Mobile Monday (TBA)

9/21 Garage Party

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Phoenix StartupDigest – July 25, 2011

26/07/2011

Below is an archived version of the Phoenix StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Phoenix. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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As this is the last week before school resumes in many local cities, people are winding up their vacations, so it’s a light week. Growth Venture and New Venture training is continuing at Gangplank every Tuesday morning at 9AM to capacity crowds. :-) Please feel free to drop in. 

Also mark your calendars: Nov. 16 is the 6th Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference. Mark Suster of GRP Partners and the popular blog “Both Sides of the Table” is our keynote speaker, along with local and global experts on growth tips, local, mobile and social strategies.

Phoenix StartupDigest is curated by:
Francine Hardaway – Partner at Stealthmode Partners

Submit events to me here.

 

Phoenix StartupDigest is made possible exclusively by:
The Kauffman Foundation supports entrepreneurship and innovation so that economies grow and prosper and ultimately human welfare expands. Kauffman develops, operates and funds programs such as Startup Weekend, Kauffman Labs, and Global Entrepreneurship Week. Follow the Foundation on Twitter @KauffmanFDN

 

What’s Going on in the Phoenix Startup Community

NSCoders Phoenix (Tempe/Gilbert)
When: Tues July 26, 6:00pm
Where: 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ Coffee Rush, Baseline & Gilbert in Gilbert. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, Tempe

A weekly get-together of iOS and OS X coders. Ask questions, solve problems, write some code, network, and shoot the bull. Casual, arrive and leave any time. Check the group list for any special instructions, to see who’s coming, or to let people know that you are.

Gangplank Brown Bag Academy
When: Wed July 27, 12:00pm
Where: Gangplank HQ, 260 S Arizona Ave, Chandler AZ 85225

Every week there’s a new topic, ranging from culture to community to code. A great time to experience Gangplank for the first time. Just show up, and bring a lunch or join people for lunch after the presentation.

Beta Testing Night
When: Wed July 27, 7:00pm
Where: 260 Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225

If you want an opportunity to experience the next wave of innovative products, join us at Gangplank Hacknight for Beta Testing Night. Hacknight will serve as a forum of feedback for the Roadmap to Launch companies, including opportunities to practice their demos and have users beta test products.

TechLunchNorth
When: Thurs July 28, 11:30am
Where: Chino Bandido, 15414 N.19th Ave Suite K Phoenix, AZ 85032

Get together with other community technical people for a fun lunch. Talk about consumer technology, social media, development or anything else that’s on your mind, it’s casual! Note: For the latest updates, search for the hashtag #TechLunchNorth on Twitter.

AZ Tech Council/ AZ Bio 2011 Partnering Conference Location
When: 7/28/2011 1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
Where: Scottsdale Hilton Resort & Villas 6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

See what partnering with other companies can do for the growth of your business. For 2011, the Arizona Technology Council and AZBio are together hosting the Partnering Conference, the signature event known for bringing Arizona’s technology community together to forge great relationships.

 

 

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Portland StartupDigest – July 11, 2011

12/07/2011

Below is an archived version of the Portland StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Portland. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Good Morning Portland,

The past couple of weeks have been very light on startup related events, but things are starting to pick up again. OSCON is just around the corner. Also, don’t miss how the folks at Weiden + Kennedy put together their award-winning Old Spice campaign.

Erik

Portland StartupDigest is curated by:
Erik Howard – Founder, ServerHive

 

 

Portland StartupDigest is made possible exclusively by:
The Kauffman Foundation supports entrepreneurship and innovation so that economies grow and prosper and ultimately human welfare expands. Kauffman develops, operates and funds programs such as Startup Weekend, Kauffman Labs, and Global Entrepreneurship Week. Follow the Foundation on Twitter @KauffmanFDN

 

What’s Going on in the Portland Startup Community

Social Media Club PDX: Behind The Scenes Look At Old Spice Campaign With W+K Digital Strategist Dean McBeth
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 6–8pm
Where: Ecotrust (Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center), 721 NW Ninth Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209
Cost: $10 Online, $20 at the door. Limit of 125. 

Come to SMCPDX July 20 and hear Dean McBeth, Digital Strategist for Weiden + Kennedy, as he gives a behind the scenes look at the Old Spice campaign.

Pitch Club
When: Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 6–9pm
Where: Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE), 1227 NW Davis St, Portland, Oregon 97209

Working on a pitch for your startup and need some practice? Then Pitch Club is for you.

OSCON
When: Monday, July 25, 2011 at 9am through Friday, July 29, 2011 at 4pm
Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232

Don’t miss Oregon’s largest open source conferece.

 

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Boston StartupDigest – July 4, 2011

5/07/2011

Below is an archived version of the Boston StartupDigest Events List – a weekly curated listing of the best tech startup events in Boston. If you would like to get next week’s digest on Monday, sign up here.

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Good morning Boston startups,

I hope you’re all enjoying the holiday weekend. When you’re finished celebrating, make sure you check out these two events.

Best,
Marc & Bob

Boston StartupDigest is curated by:
Marc Zawel – Co-Founder, EqualApp
Bob Cavezza – Co-Founder, EasyUnsubscriber

 

 

 

What’s Going on in the Boston Startup Community

Venture Cafe alpha in Session
Where: Venture Cafe @ CIC, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA
When: Thursday 3pm – 8pm

Bain Capital Office Hours, MTDC Office Hours, and free beer on behalf of Bain Capital Ventures.

 

Startup Biking
Where: 1369 Coffee House (Central Square) 757 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
When: Friday Morning 6:45am-9am

This group goes road cycling every Friday AM (weather permitting). They meet at 6:45am and start at 7:00am.

 

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