Originally started as a series of seminars called CTO School organized by New York's NextNY group (nextny.org).  We now want to make this a more of an ongoing effort to grow technology talent in New York City.  Membership is by approval, and ONLY technical people are allowed to join.   The membership is open to senior technical leaders, or people on the cusp of getting there (e.g. lead developers).    The goal is to have an ongoing forum for senior technical people (esp. in startups) to discuss …

This is a private and exclusive group reserved for New York's elite.  We accept applications from business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and other visionaries.  Or by special invitation or recommendation.  We carefully review each request and selection is made by our board.  The group was formed to create and promote powerful sharing, brainstorming and networking opportunities.  This is not akin to the numerous groups you see on meetup with thousands of members, and we do not offer speed …

Investors who have made it share how they did it. Learn how to invest and take advantage of all the current opportunities of the marketplace: Short Sales, Foreclosures, Fix and Flip, Tax Liens, Self Directed IRA's and many more techniques. Become a real estate investor. Make money while you learn.

This group is for NYC Chief Executives & Senior Management from all sectors to power-network and join forces! Come to see (and possibly meet) Mykolas Rambus, CIO of Forbes Media, at the IT Management Conference in NYC http://www.ManageIT.me/speakers/Mykolas_Rambus The IT Management Conference & Expo will also feature: Vikas Kapoor, President & CEO of iQor (9,000+ employees!) http://www.ManageIT.me/speakers/Vikas_Kapoor Gary Vaynerchuk, Internet Celebrity & Social Media Sommelier http://www. …

Idea Pinata is an exciting collaboration of people coming together to generate ideas to help you get better and more meaningful work done. This group is ideal for freelancers, small business owners, inventors, innovators and people who want to change the world by growing ideas into socially responsible businesses that make the world a better place. Our very active “idea-ups” will use techniques championed by improvisation to facilitate an environment that is fun, supportive and productive. We …

“Women Mentor Women” is the women's networking program of the I Can Still Do That Foundation. It attempts to match younger women with seasoned female entrepreneurs and professionals (see : www.womenmentorwomen.org) . Women Mentor Women seeks to help women achieve equality in the workplace and leadership development by increasing their opportunities through mentoring,networking and career guidance by experienced industry experts. It helps bring women to the larger co-ed networking world of www.fi …

Sierra Club Inner City Outings is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. We are a one hundred percent volunteer organization working to provide young people with outdoor and wilderness experiences, environmental education, leadership training, and positive group experiences while imbuing in them a love of nature and the outdoors. View the general NYC ICO website for more information: http://nycico …

This group is for people who seek meaning in their professional and personal lives, connection with others through mutual collaboration, and leadership in navigating their careers, relationships, and the truth about their legacy and service to others.  The group is lead by a team of certified professional coaches.   The main event will provide is The Urban Retreat, which is a half-day immersion program for hard-working professionals to examine personal issues, bond over worries, and dream a l …

John: After nearly 30 years of mentoring countless men who wanted more out of their lives, I have decided to offer my experience as a retreat master to the meetup community of NYC. My goal for this group is to witness each other’s success in reaching for and living more joyful, peaceful, loving and rewarding lives. Through moderated group discussions, activities, & retreats, group members identify attitudes, beliefs, & habits that damage or hamper relationships with themselves and others. We can …

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.Victor Frankl        Most of us have been conditioned to react to life rather than live it, and quite often, we have been conditioned to react according to the needs, perceptions and motives of others. We tend to live at cross-current to our own values and beliefs, allowing our lives to be shaped by influences and events outside ourselves and beyond …

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. There are over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rota …

… How about free business services like help with bootstrapping; employee training, professional coaching/mentoring, or information about the almost unlimited world of free services available to startups and well-oiled ventures? For this group, our mission is to provide you with state-of-the-art tools, resources, learning, networking and socializing opportunties with our doors wide open to ALL relevant subjects and topics which benefit business growth, creation of our art, or if we determined …

NYC GROWTH PLATFORM - COMMITMENT Time is of essence! Achieve your career or life goals fast! Especially, in today’s world of global business landscape. This is a unique professional forum i.e. member-driven, member-run, for the immediate benefits of the members. Next great business idea can come from anywhere! Even a tiger who gets out of practice from hunting ultimately starves to death for losing the critical hunting skills. Soft skills have little relevance to the tigers in the wild. This …

Professional Women's Alliance (PWA-NYC), equips women with the tools they need to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. We bring together a cross-section of professional women who serve as role models and mentors through their commitment to their career, personal and philanthropic endeavors through educational forums, leadership development, and serving communities in need. Become a member of PWA-NYC and meet other female leaders like yourselves! Evangeline Dennie, LEED AP wi …