Try http://meetup.com http://meetup.com for meetups in your area. Most of these groups are very welcoming to new members and you will start to meet new people.

Try http://meetup.com http://meetup.com for meetups in your area. Most of these groups are very welcoming to new members and you will start to meet new people. I know it is past, but you can always start to plan for SXSW next year. Great, friendly environment to get out and meet people. Look around for startups in your area. I can't think of any off hand, but I would be willing to bet there is at least one or two. If you can afford to travel, maybe heading to San Fran/Palo Alto for a meetup wouldn't be a bad option. Not that NYC can't be a great place as well, but the costs might be a little more prohibitive (unsure what your budget is).