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There are events in San Francisco almost everyday where you can meet startup folks. Not to downplay YC but the YC community is just a small part of the startup

by dannyr 17y ago

There are events in San Francisco almost everyday where you can meet startup folks. Not to downplay YC but the YC community is just a small part of the startup community in the Bay Area. With regards to meeting seasoned entrepreneurs, just go to events and you'll meet them. Most of them are very generous of their time because they just want to help fellow entrepreneurs. Just remember though especially with meeting investors that you are one of thousands in the Bay Area that wants a face-time with them. I haven't really talked to investors. I ask myself why I am worth their time. In my opinion, I haven't done enough to warrant an audience with them. Well, not yet. ;-)

jeff18 17y ago
The only ones I know of are Startup at Berkeley and various video game developer meetups. WWDC and GDC are the only two conferences I currently go to. I'd be grateful for any specific recommendations! :)
- dannyr 17y ago
  Lean Startup meetup Mayfield Fund/First Capital Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event (great event last night!) Techcrunch parties Google Technology Users Group Startup School HN meetup (There hasn't been one in a while) YC/Startup parties (Heyzap, Remail, Vark the past few weeks) Twitter API meetup IPhone/Android Meetup Startup Weekend Google Campout Google I/O and so much more. Some are paid but all are open to anybody.
  - jeff18 17y ago
    I must sound like a complete dumbass, but could you give me more info? TechCrunch parties <- how do I get in on that? YC/Startup parties <- ditto Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event <- this sounds great, but how did you hear about this? Lean Startup meetup <- this looks great! I will definitely be at the next one. Thanks. :)
    - dannyr 17y ago
      Techcrunch parties: by reading Techcrunch. I have been to CrunchUp party, Star Trek and Avatar screening. YC/Startup parties: Some people I know RSVPed on Facebook. I also follow several Twitter accounts of YC founders. Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event: Saw it on Techcrunch. I applied and got in.

by dannyr 17y ago

jeff18 17y ago

The only ones I know of are Startup at Berkeley and various video game developer meetups. WWDC and GDC are the only two conferences I currently go to. I'd be grateful for any specific recommendations! :)

dannyr 17y ago
Lean Startup meetup Mayfield Fund/First Capital Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event (great event last night!) Techcrunch parties Google Technology Users Group Startup School HN meetup (There hasn't been one in a while) YC/Startup parties (Heyzap, Remail, Vark the past few weeks) Twitter API meetup IPhone/Android Meetup Startup Weekend Google Campout Google I/O and so much more. Some are paid but all are open to anybody.
- jeff18 17y ago
  I must sound like a complete dumbass, but could you give me more info? TechCrunch parties <- how do I get in on that? YC/Startup parties <- ditto Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event <- this sounds great, but how did you hear about this? Lean Startup meetup <- this looks great! I will definitely be at the next one. Thanks. :)
  - dannyr 17y ago
    Techcrunch parties: by reading Techcrunch. I have been to CrunchUp party, Star Trek and Avatar screening. YC/Startup parties: Some people I know RSVPed on Facebook. I also follow several Twitter accounts of YC founders. Entrepreneurs Helping Entrepreneurs event: Saw it on Techcrunch. I applied and got in.