This Meetup works like a book club, but our topics of discussion will be clips from TED (www.ted.com), Ideas Worth Spreading. During each Meetup, we'll watch a 20 minute TED talk and then spend an hour in a spirited discussion about the ideas presented in the talk. Sorry to disappoint, but this is NOT a live presentation by the presenter in the TED video!

This is a networking group for anyone with a passion for the Luxury Retail industry in the New York Metro Area.  I started this group to meet and network with other Luxury, Fashion and Retail professionals. This group will put put together Fabulous Meetup Events to network with our peers and share ideas and business cards all while having some fun!

the emerging specification of webRTC is finally implemented in ffox nightly and chrome and our company is looking to learn more about it and do more with it. We would love to have like minded individuals come together to share some knowledge, hack together some samples and see what happens.

The Publishing Consortium is an exclusive association for senior-level publishing executives. This forum offers members the opportunity to gather, learn how to adapt in an ever-changing media landscape, while connecting with others to expand their network. Members find that by stepping away from their hectic work environment, they gain a fresh perspective by hearing about others’ experiences, which will save them time and money down the road. Although the emphasis is on idea sharing, members are …

The Idea United Upstarts is a new coworking experiment. We have one mission: Unite startups to propel growth through collaboration. Successful startups almost always have one thing in common- they were able to talk to the right people and work with the right people. Through cultivating various key relationships and strategic alliances they were able to turn their idea into a reality. We are looking for all types of people- entrepreneurs, techies, creatives, socially conscious, non-profits etc. b …

Gainfully Unemployed is a group of people who lost their jobs but not their lives. This group consists of people who proactively enrich their lives with knowledge, experiences, action, and just plain fun.  Learn more about us here:  http://vimeo.com/39087073 Gainfully Unemployeds seek jobs, company, events and resources. In this group, we share ideas about resumes, interview tips, employment opportunities and free to low cost activities around the city. Since we all live productive lives there i …

BEWARE OF ROOKIE REPUBLIC Movement of Young Entrepreneurs hits NYC Lots of young New Yorkers play it safe, concerning their career. They focus on jobs, instead of starting their own business. Rookie Republic aims to boost entrepreneurship in New York, by pop-up events and a huge challenge for young New Yorkers. Go for it. Be a Rookie. Who are these Business Rookies? Rookie Republic focuses on Rookies, talented beginners (18-30 years old) with good business ideas and great ambitions. They have …

We decided to start this group to offer a safe place for people to meet, relax in a quiet atmosphere free from finger pointing and simply to love a God who is and always has been in love with each of us. We share God's Word in an open and refreshing way. If you love people are open to everyone's ideas and willing to accept others the way God accepts each of us and willing to grow, this group is for you. In recent years, I have taken studies in pastoral counseling and pastoral care, and have lear …

Following up on what has been variously described as an amazing, touching and overall fantastic weekend, the idea to do this on an annual basis evolved. With that being said, welcome to the Women of Power - Goddess Retreat online forum. Here we will be able to share ideas, stay connected and plan for next year's event that has been tentatively scheduled for the 2nd weekend of August 2011. This is all due to the wonderful generosity and beauty of our host extrodinaire, divafantastic, Angela. P …

We are the career chasers, the changemakers, the entrepreneurs, the ambitious multitaskers....basically we are the ones either making things happen or on our way. However, in our busy lives, it's important not to forget about our health. Who doesn't want to be healthy? So this is the group for you to hit 2 birds with 1 stone! Here we create a community for professional networking to not only share ideas, create commerce and success together in business, but also to create a community to share id …

Getting Things Done NYC (GTD NYC) Group is a community of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his well-regarded book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done®, in and around the New York City metropolitan area. It's that simple! We do this by... 1) discussing components of the Getting Things Done methodology at the group meetups; 2) discussing, publishing and publicizing new GTD concepts/produ …

This is a Meetup to share ideas on Product Management. However, this is not just a Meetup where people meet from time to time, we are building a tight community that we can can easily communicate with and learn from. We will organize networking events, invite guest speakers and have events where we discuss the strategy of a company, dissect a specific flow or website. We will also share ideas about all types of topics, from growth to monetization, analytics and tools we use on a regular basis! …

A few years ago I started a business in New York City. We were immediately profitable. What I noticed from this process is that there are a lot of resources for level 1 start-ups that are trying to take an idea, turn it into a product, and bring that idea to market. I noticed that most fail and will never make a profit, because ideas take little investment. I also noticed that there are a lot of people who specialize in level 3 start-ups, companies that have a large client base, and are highly p …

This group is for professionals in the NYC area who work in Corporate Social Responsibility (aka Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability, Business and Society) and its link to overseas. Through monthly networking gatherings in a casual setting, we get together to listen to a speaker and then share ideas about CSR, development and network among an informed group. We also connect and share ideas with overseas CSR Groups in Geneva, Switzerland; London, England; DC, …

Are you a home-based female business owner who sometimes feel isolated running your business from home? Do you wish you had a network of other female business owners to run your ideas by, share and give resources with? Do you enjoy taking time out from your day to grab a fabulous lunch? Then this group is for you. We will get together to have a fabulous lunch at least once per month. Where we will discuss challenges and share ideas, resources and solutions and empower each other to build the bu …

DESIGNCIRCUIT gathers professionals and organizations across disciplines to share ideas, motivate discussions, and initiate built projects through events that are free and open to the public. We believe everyone, not just designers, has something to contribute to the design process. DESIGNCIRCUIT begins with a research topic that is explored through informal talks with leading figures, community meetings and charettes, open discussions, and workshops. The knowledge gained through the topic's eve …

This group is comprised of professional men and women, from the NY Metropolitan area, who are committed to the wonderful vision of living your best life in every aspect through the clarity of style, knowledge, and a renewed sense of inner peace. Transforming into a better you means challenging yourself to reach your goals and dreams with authenticity. We are dedicated to helping you clarify your vision of style, discover your driving core motives, set challenging goals, and create an action plan …

We're a startup looking to connect with other startup's and people involved in the community. This meetup will be about networking, making friends. sharing ideas, pitching ideas, learning and interaction. We'll have speakers from both the business side and tech side, startup profiles and more importantly - we'll have a venue for you to share and connect with like minded people. There will also be plenty of refreshments :)

The Small Business and Startups Group is a place where small businesses and business startups discuss and share ideas with each other. A place where you can present your business to the group and network with other small businesses, business startups and entrepreneurs. Check out strategies and tips, ideas and case studies for your business 1) on Business Marketing Strategies http://www.cdtv.net/users/category/topic/marketing-strategies 2) on Business Plan Strategies http://www.cdtv.net/users/cat …

Hi everyone, I'm a mixed media artist myself and wanted to meet others to share ideas, techniques, discuss creativity, meet some new people and most importantly help us all get those creative juices flowing. So whether you are already an artist or someone who just wants to explore your creativity and meet some new people, this group is for you! I'd like to cover explorations in mixed media collage, paper and painting, ideas, articles & how to's, links to blogs and other artists websites to insp …

NYC Preppers Network is an Emergency Preparedness group for city dwellers that are concerned with preparing for disasters.  Some of us don’t live in a home, have garages, wells, basements or attics to store our survival gear in. Most of us live in apartments. City occupants face a different set of challenges.  Space, Food Storage, Water, Security, Sanitation, Evacuation Routes & many other issues are of a great concern for city dwellers.  NYC Preppers Network will work to solve these issues by t …

NYC male massage and NYC gay massage Meet with men who enjoy bodywork for men and man to man bodywork exchange, male massage and gay massage in the New York City tri-state area. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation and stress relief. We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment in bodywork and gay massage, gay tantra, sacred touch and energy healing.. We’re a divers …

Welcome to New York City Visual Studio User Group. Your ALM connection. Do you work on or manage a team of software professionals? Do you want to better understand other roles on the team? Are you trying to get past the marketing hype to hear real-life stories about agile practices like Scrum or Test Driven Development? These are all components of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), the art of coordinating business needs with all disciplines software development, including product managemen …

This group is for all Minority Professionals, to network and socialize while discussing great ideas. Whether it is how to close the next deal, career plans or how to start a business venture. Our focus is personal and economic growth! Let us come together as one community to build rewarding and profitable relationships with each other. Throughout the year we will have many different types of events which will give members an opportunity to meet, mingle, share ideas and get to know each other. Se …

Tech +Drinks = Happy Idea is to bring techies, entrepreneurs, startups, and interested individuals together to share ideas and promote startup community in nyc

Sales & marketing professionals in the health/wellness field. Do you have responsibility for generating more revenue and patients for your health & wellness practice? Do you want more patients from your marketing & sales efforts? Is your practice website feeling a bit under the weather? Our group can help! Healthy Marketing NYC group brings together the best minds from web marketing, healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical marketing and others. Fun & friendly exchange of ideas: what works, what doe …

This meetup group is hosted by CreativeBlvd (www.creativeblvd.com) and it aims to bring together creative professionals in NYC to share ideas, tricks and tips. The idea is to make this Meetup instructional, with lots of cool stuff like giveaways, contests and industry guests. It will also be a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow creative professionals like yourself. Join us and stay tuned!

Welcome to New York's Fashion Insiders. We are a collective of photographers, Makeup Artists, Fashion Stylists, Designers, Models, etc who are here to share ideas, tips, castings and work together. If you are in the fashion business, please don't heistate to join. Lumedyne Location Lighting Seminars Here’s the group to help you take the next step in location lighting using powerful and portable Lumedyne Location lighting. We will be working together to learning both basic and advanced location …