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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and connections they need to succeed. Our goal is to build a strong, vibrant, collaborative entrepreneurial community with deep, lasting business and social relationships throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. One of the compelling features of our organization is our packed, busy calendar of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. Taking advantage of this vast array of relevant content will make you a better entrepreneur. We believe in working together. We share resources, exchange ideas, and actively engage with each other -- on a personal level as well as on a business level. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events. Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship. Many events on our calendar are in held in collaboration with other like-minded Silicon Valley organizations and institutions. Our popular business and social networking mixers are festive occasions that allow you to meet new people from many different groups. We hold many social events to help members connect on a personal level and make friends. Our network is expansive and global. We have members throughout the U.S. and around the world. We welcome international entrepreneurs from everywhere in the world to become part of our global community. We are inclusive, not exclusive. : - ) We believe entrepreneurial educational opportunities should be accessible to anyone with a dream and ambition. We support: http://www.khanacademy.org/donate http://thelifeyoucansave.com/ http://www.hackerdojo.com/ We are inspired by: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.a...
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Talking With Strangers: The Hidden Keys to Tech Career Success
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Social anxiety is not a biological, genetic attribute.
It is a set of limiting beliefs, lack of skills, and a lack of practice.
It's like being afraid of the ocean because you can't swim. Bill Lennan struggled with social anxiety for decades, but today he talks with strangers every day and enjoys public speaking.
When his tech career started, he was a shy introvert who avoided talking with people outside my small circle. He thought being a good coder was all he really needed. Then two events catalyzed a change in his life and career. Because of those events, he created an incremental system to reverse his social anxiety, enjoys presenting, and ultimately enjoys public speaking.And then he taught 100+ people how to replicate his results.
And a few months ago he published a book on the first part of the process.In this expanded talk, you will:
- revisit the foundational perspectives
- learn a simple recipe for effective networking (and have a chance to practice)
- learn the simple system I used to earn visibility and promotions.
About Bill Lennan
Raised on islands and diversely educated, Bill has always been focused on solving human as well as technical problems.Building high functioning teams has been fundamental to Bill’s success.
His teams helped Google and Walmart as well as local businesses.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wblennan/
- Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Billat40PB
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlennan
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Paid By Monday: Build a Side Hustle with AI in One Weekend
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Here's an unusual ask: we're charging $2 for this.
Not $497. Not even "free" — because free fills a room with people who never show up. One dollar. Just enough to know you're someone who follows through, because the method we're teaching only works for people who actually do the work.
If a dollar is enough to make you hesitate, this isn't for you. If it's enough to make you curious — keep reading.
Most "build an AI side hustle" content is made by people whose only business is selling AI side hustle content. This isn't that. Mohit has built real revenue for companies like SurveyMonkey and CompStak — and runs his own ventures that have made $30,000+ per month — using the same AI-assisted process he'll walk through here. In 60 minutes, you won't just hear why a side business matters — you'll leave with a shortlist of ones you're already qualified to start.
Here's how the session works: Mohit makes the honest case for why a second income matters in 2026 and which roles AI is reshaping fastest. Then you do the work live — running a sequence of AI prompts against your own LinkedIn or resume to surface side businesses built on the expertise you already have.
What you'll walk away with:- A clear read on where you stand — the specific roles AI is reshaping, and why a side income is a hedge, not a hobby
- A live, hands-on exercise: run AI prompts against your own LinkedIn or resume to surface businesses you're already qualified to run
- A personalized shortlist — not generic "start a newsletter" advice, but directions built from your background and leverage
- An honest view of what "start this weekend" actually takes — so you leave knowing whether this is for you
Who this is for: Professionals — especially in roles AI is reshaping (marketing, finance, ops, HR, legal, recruiting) — who want a second income stream and are ready to build, not just bookmark.
Finding the idea is the easy part. Mohit spends the end of the session on the part most people get wrong — actually getting paid.
Two dollars. One weekend. Register today and start your journey towards building a side hustle that makes money by Monday.1 attendeeHow to Build AI Skills For Your Career With Vibe Coding in 2026
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-ai-skills-for-your-career-with-vibe-coding-in-2026-tickets-1993748074160?aff=ideatoipoAI skills are no longer optional—but learning them doesn’t require a technical background or months of tutorials.
In this live session, Albert’s List teams up with Scott Simson, founder of AI Marketing World, to show how professionals are using vibe coding to build real AI projects, develop in-demand skills, and ship usable MVPs—fast.
This is a practical, beginner-friendly walkthrough, not a theory talk.### What You’ll Learn
- The top AI tools to focus on in 2026 (and which ones to ignore)
- What “vibe coding” actually means—and why it works for non-technical builders
- How to identify high-leverage software niches where simple AI products win
- How to build AI workflows and apps with zero prior coding experience
- How to go from idea → prototype → MVP in days, not months
- What to do after you build: validation, iteration, and next steps
- How these skills translate into career leverage, consulting, or side projects
### Who This Event Is For
- Job seekers looking to future-proof their skills
- Marketers, operators, and product-adjacent professionals
- Non-technical builders who want to ship real AI projects
- Anyone curious about AI but overwhelmed by the technical barrier
ABOUT SCOTT SIMSON
Scott Simson is the founder of AI Marketing World, a leading event and education platform focused on practical AI adoption for marketers, operators, and builders.Scott works at the intersection of AI, marketing, and product experimentation, helping professionals understand how to apply emerging tools without getting lost in hype or unnecessary complexity. His work emphasizes real-world use cases—how AI actually gets implemented inside workflows, teams, and early-stage products.
He is particularly known for translating fast-moving AI trends into accessible frameworks that non-technical audiences can use to build, test, and ship ideas quickly.
Scott has been featured on ABC, NBC News, Fox, and in many other publications.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsimson/.There are many groups promoting this event.
Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event.
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This is an online event.
Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend.
In order to attend, please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-ai-skills-for-your-career-with-vibe-coding-in-2026-tickets-1993748074160?aff=ideatoipoAI skills are no longer optional—but learning them doesn’t require a technical background or months of tutorials.
In this live session, Albert’s List teams up with Scott Simson, founder of AI Marketing World, to show how professionals are using vibe coding to build real AI projects, develop in-demand skills, and ship usable MVPs—fast.
This is a practical, beginner-friendly walkthrough, not a theory talk.### What You’ll Learn
- The top AI tools to focus on in 2026 (and which ones to ignore)
- What “vibe coding” actually means—and why it works for non-technical builders
- How to identify high-leverage software niches where simple AI products win
- How to build AI workflows and apps with zero prior coding experience
- How to go from idea → prototype → MVP in days, not months
- What to do after you build: validation, iteration, and next steps
- How these skills translate into career leverage, consulting, or side projects
### Who This Event Is For
- Job seekers looking to future-proof their skills
- Marketers, operators, and product-adjacent professionals
- Non-technical builders who want to ship real AI projects
- Anyone curious about AI but overwhelmed by the technical barrier
ABOUT SCOTT SIMSON
Scott Simson is the founder of AI Marketing World, a leading event and education platform focused on practical AI adoption for marketers, operators, and builders.Scott works at the intersection of AI, marketing, and product experimentation, helping professionals understand how to apply emerging tools without getting lost in hype or unnecessary complexity. His work emphasizes real-world use cases—how AI actually gets implemented inside workflows, teams, and early-stage products.
He is particularly known for translating fast-moving AI trends into accessible frameworks that non-technical audiences can use to build, test, and ship ideas quickly.
Scott has been featured on ABC, NBC News, Fox, and in many other publications.
Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsimson/.
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