This group is for anyone living in (or visiting) Victoria, BC that is looking to connect with and support the local technology community. The tech sector is now Victoria's #1 industry and these events are designed to bring together the key leaders, the new comers and everyone in between. Our events are about getting to know the people that make the tech sector thrive and building connections.

Hello Fellow Geek Entrepreneurs! This meetup is for tech entrepreneurs who want to elevate their game.  As a professional entrepreneur coach, I will provide 15 minutes or so of coaching to each person in turn. It will be great learning for both the group watching and of course for each of you who get's to be coached. So, each of you should bring something specific that you want to work on. Remember that coaching is not first and foremost about technology or business although both those realms …

Welcome to the Vancouver Angel Investors Club! We are a different kind of investment club that focuses not just on return on investment in dollars, but also companies that can make a difference to people and the planet.  In other words, sustainable business. No actual money is exchanged within the club, invest if and when you want. Our mandate is to identify opportunities that offer a return on investment that not only provides a profit criteria, but also generate a lasting human and environment …

Is Your Technology Driving You Crazy? You Aren't Alone! Exploding email box? Non-stop anti-virus software? Frozen programs? Outrageous software prices? 24/7 Social networking? Take Back Control with Ubuntu The technology industry is not working for you. It is working to marginalize you and to profit from you. Luckily, there is an alternative: Ubuntu (pronounced ooo-boon-too) Among other things, it's a complete replacement for your current operating system. Boots in less than a minute …

This group is for any Entrepreneur or Aspiring Entrepreneur looking to connect with like minds for entrepreneurial business success. Looking for creative minds with great passion and drive. Lets get together, men, women, moms, dads, anyone who wants to associate with great minds. You will be blown away by the creative energy. The group is also here to support each of its Creative Minds. The ups, the downs, the highs, the lows, the times you think it could not get any worse (bankruptcy) and wish …

The Local Marketing Strategy Group is a meetup for marketers, developers and entrepreneurs to discuss strategies relating to mobile development, marketing and local business marketing. The purpose of the group is for members to share ideas on mobile and local marketing for small to mid-size businesses. This group meetups discuss trends in marketing such as social media marketing through mobile, SMS text message marketing, application development for iOS & Android, location-based services, near f …

We love to help businesses! We want to provide an informal forum for small business operators and solo preneurs to get together, share information and network. Learn how to overcome everyday business challenges to grow your business and keep connected to the latest trends, technology, and marketing opportunities.

Citii Vancouver is an active think tank, but we're also drinking buddies, film buffs, and music lovers. We're a supportive group of friends focused on changing the world and would love for you to join us. Our members have worked with organizations from IBM to the UN, we consult with world leaders, run workshops for citizens, and research, review, and publish the world's best practices to ensure all mankind benefits from the enlightenment our digital age provides. We work hard and this group is t …

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

Calling all geeky ladies! This is a group for women who love comics, sci-fi & fantasy books or movies, video games & technology. I've found that there are similar groups in Vancouver but not much in the Fraser Valley! Whether you'd like to join in on a sci-fi & fantasy novel book club, play board/card/video games together, attend comic cons, watch movies or just go out for drinks with other women who appreciate geek culture, this is the group for you! It features a wide range of events, relies o …

Vancouver Business Owners Meetup holds affordable or free high quality networking events including seminars to help business owners, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and marketing professionals connect and learn something new, network with other like minded Vancouver business owners. We hold seminars and networking events on just about every business and online business topic. Simple, this is a gathering of vancouver business owners, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and professionals. This meetup gr …

EIO is an international, collaborative organization developed by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.  Our aim is to flip the 96% failure rate of startup businesses upside-down on its head by providing emerging and established entrepreneurs with the know-how, training and development in a community of like-minded, high-performing peers. Free For Guests - Our Meetups are every Thursday! At ING Direct 466 Howe Street Vancouver from 7-9 PM.  Learn practical business take-aways while networking with ot …