Since you are into programming, have you ever considered finding a local hacker lab to attend and meet new people with like interests? https://www.google.com/w

Since you are into programming, have you ever considered finding a local hacker lab to attend and meet new people with like interests? https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS438US438&ion=1&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&tbo=d&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS438US438&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=jack%20lab%20meetups&oq=&gs_l=&pbx=1&qscrl=1&fp=99bbb1d5e9938d35&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.41229759,d.cGE&biw=1280&bih=620 https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz... If there aren't any in your area, start your own meet up. You can do it at a local coffee shop and take it from there. I am sure you are not the only one in your situation. Give a try! I was in a similar situation and I found a local group. Best decision I ever made. Got to hang out with people, have lunch, dinner drinks and made a lot of new friends and potential business partners. Good luck!