The new entrepreneurship era is all about customers and their problems. The number one reason that startups fail is lack of customers, not product development failure . The Lean Startup is an approach that attempts to acknowledge this and create startup success. The Lean Startup is a collection of techniques built around maximizing validated customer learning through fast Build/Measure/Learn iteration loops. This is not a group to promote general entrepreneurship, it is a focused group for peo …

Cleanweb is about applying software solutions to resource problems-- in energy, water, waste, transit, food, air, and other areas-- by taking advantage of the powerful trends in cheap computing power, mobility, data availability, and social graphs. Anyone interested in technology, design, entrepreneurship, and/or resource issues should join! We are organizing Cleanweb Hackathons and other events around Texas.

Social changemakers and technological forerunners come together at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and reinforce the online NetSquared (http://www.netsquared.org) community.

Are you an current or aspiring entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry? This meetup was created to encourage those in new E&P startups, Software/Web/Technology startups or self-employed professionals in oil and gas to unite, network, build new relationships over some food and drinks.

Our Group is for Internet Marketing Professionals with current E-commerce businesses; Business Owners that are looking to establish on-line presence without the expense of a full blown website; and/or for entrepreneurs wanting to develop an E-commerce business. We have experts teaching Internet Marketing Strategies and providing the latest in technology for optimizing income for any on-line business.

OpenCoffee Club events are monthly informal meet-ups for Houston entrepreneurs, investors and people interested in technology startups.

A group for developers in the Houston area with an interest in the F# programming language. Programmers of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome.

Seeking all things Twitter Bootstrap

Meet other local webOS developers. We discuss everything about developing software for Palm/HP's webOS.

If you are looking for co-founders or want to join super-early-stage startups, this is the group to be in. Our goal is to organize face-to-face meetings.

GroundUP Houston events encourage entrepreneurs and people with start-up dreams to share their experiences with like-minded individuals. Houston has a rich history of people who have taken their ideas and grown them into successful businesses from the ground up. These are the types of people we hope to attract to our mixers. There are no formal presentations, so don't let stage fright keep you away. Expect good conversations with smart people in one of Houston's finest bakeries. Free co …

The Houston Open Development User Group is about all things programming. If it's got source code, we want to know about it. We cover everything from Ruby to Javascript to Python to mobile development. The topics are partially driven by the attendees and what we as a group want to learn more about. If you're a programmer, we want you in our audience. If you have a topic you'd like to see us cover, please recommend a topic via our UserVoice page.

This is a meetup group for Drupal users, developers and enthusiasts.

I started Dev Kidz because I recognized the need for a practical outlet to prepare our kids to be more competitive and and take back a chunk of the technical jobs that are being outsourced to other countries. Dev Kidz is a peer to peer instructional group organized and run by local parents who want their children to learn the necessary technical skills to be competitive in their post collegiate job markets. If you have a child ages 10-15 you'd like to accompany to an upcoming course; Dev Kidz is …

Do you spend a lot of time working with WordPress or simply want to learn more about WordPress? So do we. We work in Houston and the surrounding areas and wanted to create a group that not only shared information and knowledge but had a good time doing it. We meet once a month, generally on the second Tuesday of the month, at the Caroline Collective, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. We share ideas, discuss the ways we are using WordPress, plugins, widgets, and themes and try and have a good time doing it.

This group is for those who are passionate about sourcing, candidate generation, talent identification, and anyone who loves “The Hunt.” My goal here is to bring together sourcing practitioners from all sides of the community for knowledge sharing, hackathons, networking, support and having FUN. You won’t walk away without a new tool, technique, or perspective. Be you a newbie to talent identification or a Senior Manager, everyone can take something back to their respective company. “The more ex …

Meet and network with other Internet Entrepreneurs! Exchange and collaborate with compatible businesses. Learn about internet security, emerging softwares, best marketing practices, and even some financial tips... Currently signing up speakers so if you are interested, please text, call or email. Thank you, Mark Pantak New Group Organizer 832-766-6997

Platform Houston is a community campus for growing talent and ideas. We are a home for problem solvers interested in biotechnology, software, education, or the Next Big Thing. Our campus strives to make science, design, and technology accessible to everyone through a multi-disciplinary curriculum and interactions with our extensive network of top practitioners. We offer extensive resources including professional mentorship and seminars, technology workshops, and a friendly, collaborative atmosph …

We are the Houston C# User Group originally with HAL-PC. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Houston Microsoft sales offices at One Briar Lake Plaza 2000 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. S. #350. Our format includes 2 talks for the night, one a brief lighting talk usually around 30 minutes and a primary 1-2 hour talk by a guest speaker. Food and drinks are provided each night and Microsoft validates your parking. So if you are a .NET developer wanting to stay current on the latest .NET techno …

OWASP Houston Chapter is a group for people that are interested in learning about application security. At our quarterly meetings we will provide quality presentations, food, beverages, and a chance to network. OWASP membership is not required to attend. We will also be hosting a monthly happy hour for security professionals. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is an open-source application security project. The OWASP community includes corporations, educational organizations, and …

This group will be dedicated to building awareness of Internet Technologies in the Houston and surrounding areas. We will be holding monthly meetings and will offer free training in many different technologies such as Citrix, Terminal services, MS Exchange and other applications.

This Dev Meet Up is a social gathering for developers to discuss geospatial technologies, complementary third-party tools, and development platforms (e.g., Silverlight, Java, Flex, JavaScript) that are supported by Esri. Presentations run the gamut of our community: from Web development to mobile location development for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 to automating tasks with Python. Developers of all levels of expertise are welcome, from seasoned GIS professionals to those new to geospatial d …

Drink scotch and delicious craft beers while nerding out about Hacker News type stuff: startups, why your web app framework is better than my framework, A/B testing approaches to hitting on the opposite sex, why Twitter still won't make it, and why Apple is the king of all that is good.

We are alumni and interested individuals in Startup Weekend Houston, which is part of the International Startup Weekend organization. Less talk, more action. Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011. The non-profit organization is headquartered in …

Monthly meetups at a local happy hour for InfoSec professionals in the Houston Area.

Exchanging ideas on success in entrepreneurship. Connecting startups with mentors.

AWC is a non-profit organization formed to help women build successful careers in technical fields. Our purpose is to help women achieve their professional and business goals through providing education and sharing connections, resources, and opportunities in a supportive, networking environment

Network with other consultants & business owners to exchange ideas and strategies, and build mutually beneficial alliances and partnerships. Meet others in your local area interested in various types of Consultant work, including: Business Consulting, Information Technology (IT), Web Design, Computer Training, Personal Coaching, Personal Concierge & Errand Services, Business Services and other consulting professions. Share stories and trade tips on your consulting experiences. Find consultant …