Hey Matt, As someone who has lived in NB (Fredericton) for most of my life, I feel I can relate to your problem. Even though F'ton is a university town, and k

Hey Matt, As someone who has lived in NB (Fredericton) for most of my life, I feel I can relate to your problem. Even though F'ton is a university town, and known as one of the more tech-centered places in NB, it is still seriously tough to find like minded individuals. Consider that similar interests are just the first step in a successful collaboration. Finding someone you work well with, who also likes using the same technology, is difficult enough as is, especially in a small town. I think it's a great idea to have a startup weekend. You probably don't need funding for an event; a meetup at an apartment or even a library meeting room would be cheap enough. Sites like http://meetup.com/ http://meetup.com/ can make the planning easier. A good place to look would be your local universities and colleges. That being said, I scratched my itch by moving to Vancouver. I couldn't be happier. There is much of the wilderness here that you enjoy, and it's not uncommon to walk past a bar while overhearing whispers of yet another start up idea. Good luck!