Having never worked at Google, Yahoo, Facebook, or any other Silicon valley company widely applying MapReduce, as former Chief Scientist of several Silicon Valley start-ups, Analytics Architect of The LikeMinds Personalization Server, and former Sr. Software Engineer/Statistician at IBM, all of a sudden I'm being left behind. How about you? We are smart, superbly trained, exceedingly experienced in "big-data", power computer users, and programmers in dozens of now unfortunately passe' programmin …

We are a "hackerspace", a colloquial term for a group of people who gather together in order to DIY technology and art, exchange knowledge, and pool together resources and tools. Members have access to 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, woodworking tools, computers, etc.

The aim of the MWC is to encourage men of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to come together as brothers to explore, deepen, share and enjoy the spiritual part of ourselves. Through this we will break down the barriers that exist within and between us so that we can play our part in creating a more peaceful, loving world. Eventually, we expect self-awareness programs for men to become just as common and popular as women's programs. Men's need for spiritual sustenance is becoming more and more …

Visit us at  FEM-Talks.com FEM Talks is our monthly women’s gathering and networking event. Meet up with 80 warm-hearted women each and every month, on the 2nd Monday. Delight in provocative discussions, topics, networking and time to connect as women! Prepare to be wholly inspired! For FEM Talks women, it’s all about the ripple effect; creating waves of practical change on this planet by empowering local women leaders, teachers and healers like you to unleash your gifts! Some of our rece …

Mandarin English Bilingual Toastmasters - or MET - is a fun and friendly way to improve your Mandarin and English communication skills.   Mandarin-speakers and English-speakers of all levels are welcome!   You are invited to visit a meeting and observe as a guest.  Meetings start at 6:30 pm sharp every Wednesday.  Location: 425 Market Street (New York Life, 16th floor) in downtown San Francisco near the Embarcadero BART. Please note: advance RSVP and picture ID is required for entry into the bui …

We believe innovation happens when bright minds get together to discuss, share and implement their ideas. Our Mission: We want to enable great minds like yours and help you bring your passion to life with the support of a community of like minded driven individuals. Who we are : A startup community of engineers, designers, investors, advisors and entrepreneurs co-working on innovative ideas big and small. How we operate : We are a startup community facilitating knowledge sharing events, entrepre …

The mission of the Bay Area Bioinformatics Forum is to help scientists collaborate and grow by providing a network for sharing ideas and technical knowledge about bioinformatics. At our monthly meetings, you will find scientists, professionals, students and DIY'ers sharing information on best practices, the latest software, biological concepts, and new ideas. We meet at several locations across the Bay Area with the site rotating each month to San Francisco, Berkeley, Menlo Park, Mountain view, …

… We are on the road and eager to share our legal expertise and knowledge of online strategies with you! You are encouraged to join this group and interact with us both online and in person at our events. To the left of the page you will find links to our Facebook page, Twitter handle, and our own blog. Through these sites we offer rich content and insights into the world of web 2.0 and how it can benefit your practice. Join today and find out about the next free Sociable Lawyer m …

BeMyApp hosts interactive weekend-long events for the app-loving community in San Francisco, Dallas, New York and Europe. The WeekEnds are designed to accelerate collaboration, share knowledge, inspire and connect mobile app makers and idea shakers. BeMyApp WeekEnd is open to developers, designers, tech journalists and bloggers as well as non-techies, idea generators, artists, and everyone who wants to have some hands-on experience with mobile apps. Work in teams and hack apps during a whole wee …

… GYCO members, organizers or “Ambassadors of Fun” are constantly learning from others and happily sharing their knowledge. And most of all, we get out and climb or hike or hang out! As a member you will be able to check activities on this website, and create your own trips/events.  Note that all trips should be for GYCO by GYCO, and self powered. People-Powered Progress empowers!!! GYCO actively encourages its members to organize trips but does not supervise the activities. GYCO is not a guide se …

… - What can they learn from their audience and how can they use this knowledge to improve the way in which they present their content? - What kind of collaborations are happening at the intersection of arts and tech? - What are the possibilities of arts and tech? - As well as countless others that we hope to uncover at future meetups!      

It's really hard to get anything done alone. Sharing technique and knowledge is key in getting to a stable build. Meeting frequently, discussing our projects and presenting what we've made can bring the art to another level. Even if you come with little experience, we're sure you can make meaningful contributions. We are a group of technologists, designers and hobbyists that support a healthy and empowered culture of collaboration and invention. We hold regular public meetings and maintain on …

This group is for people interested in reality based-fighting and to share knowledge and discuss and train in the Jeet Kune Do philosophy and methodology by way of the teachings of Frank Discussion and Sonny Umpad. We will also explore and share training techniques drawn from: Mo Meng Do | Visayan Style Corto Kadena Larga Mano Eskrima | Combatives | Fencing  | Jun Fan Gung Fu | Jeet Kune Do | Chinese Kickboxing | Savate | Muay Thai Kickboxing |Boxing | Wing Chun | Aikido | Judo |Stick Fight …

This is a group for women/woman-identified artists--writers, poets, dancers, actors, spoken word performers, photographers, filmmakers, music producers, fashion designers, graphic designers, sculptors, directors, musicians--you name it. It's open to artists at all levels of development of their craft who are interested in creating a safe and supportive community, harvesting opportunities, learning, being inspired, sharing knowledge/skills, and collaborating/cross-pollinating with other artists. …

Coming together to support our businesses and self-care, thereby enriching our ability to be of service to our constituents. Networking for collective wisdom and knowledge around business strategy, customer development, marketing, internet and social media, collaboration across disciplines, jobs listings and more. A focus on holistic, preventative, integrative, lifestyle offerings: Nutrition, Life Coaches, Yoga, Movement, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic doctors, Ayurveda, Expr …

Meet other Tablet Computing developers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts & experts! Share knowledge, get feedback on your app, collaborate on projects, learn new things and meet awesome people. We Have Tablets is free, open-to-all and based in San Francisco. We welcome speakers and discussion about Apple iOS, Google Android, Blackberry, WebOS and any other Tablet Computing platforms. Each month, we host a meeting. Usually the agenda will follow the lines of: Meet and Greet Speakers and Presentations …