OpenCoffee Club

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posted by: Nabeel

OpenCoffee Club

  • When:Every Wednesday 1/30/08 - 3/24/10 (8:30AM)
  • Where: Andala Coffee House
  • Address: 286 Franklin Street Cambridge, MA   Map
  • Cost: free, no rsvp necessary

Fellow web entrepreneurs and VCs gather once a week in Boston to grab some coffee, free WiFi, and chat about what's new.

Around the world, tech entrepreneurs and investors are meeting regularly to drink coffee, network and hopefully do deals. No more of the old-school "please send us your executive summary before we'll even talk to you". A place to find opportunities.

Where and when is it?
Held every Wed morning from 8:30a-10:30am at Andala Coffee in Cambridge.

Why?
Well, one of the things I've heard repeatedly is:
1. investors are inaccessible
2. entrepreneurs need regular physical space to meet, not just each other but also also network with investors and corporates

We all get an enormous amount from informal contact with both entrepreneurs and investors.

On OpenCoffee: "What really stood out for me this week was the feeling of people clustering into short meetings and really getting work done. OpenCoffee is deliberately during the day to encourage real professional networking rather than social networking - so the vibe of people getting things done and making connections is really excellent."

Read the blog post that started the ball rolling and see OpenCoffee.org.

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  1. RE: Question About Open Coffee in Cambridge

    KC Oct 17, 2007 at 9:27 AM
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    Good question. I have wondered how much diversity they really have. It seems it is overwhelmingly for software type of people only. I don't know if that is by design or by default based on who attends. My impression from the description, etc. is that it is more by design. It might be good to just check it out anyway, if you have the time.
  2. Question About Open Coffee in Cambridge

    Kathleen Oct 16, 2007 at 12:52 PM
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    Is this geared more toward people in the tech industry? Or toward people who are looking for funding? Since you mentioned VC in the description, I wasn't sure. I started my business this year and it is a holistic health counseling/support/education practice, so I am not sure if I would fit the mold of what the Open Coffee sessions are like. Can someone elaborate? Thanks!
  3. Facebook Developers Meeting tonight at Andala in Cambridge

    Nabeel Oct 9, 2007 at 8:56 AM
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    Just a quick note to all the OpenCoffee regular and newcomers. Since a bunch of us are developing Facebook apps, I thought you'd want to know there is a meeting of local Facebook Developers at Andala Coffee tonight (Tue) at 7pm.

    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=559...
  4. Sept 6th?

    Morgan Sep 3, 2007 at 1:50 PM
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    Hey, just making sure this next event is still on! I have been meaning to come but this is the first meeting I am gong to be able to make!
  5. I'm on vacation this week.. but see everyone next week!

    Nabeel Aug 12, 2007 at 10:10 PM
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    Everyone else will likely still be at OpenCoffee, but I'll be out. See you all soon.
  6. RE: looking for an art representative

    KC Aug 2, 2007 at 11:16 PM
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    Good luck. It isn't easy! I consult for an artist in Los Angeles and it's not easy to get the right help unless you are generating significant cash flow. Shows in galleries are nice, but you really need to be represented or carried by a gallery to really move your work. Time with an art rep would be better spent doing that from my experience.

    Originals are back in vogue and reproductions are taking a back seat. (It's always flip-flopping.) Therefore, focusing on your originals will probably generate better sales and margins for you (of course this all depends on the price points for the market you are targeting).

    Will you be showing at Art Expo in Vegas in the fall? That's a great opportunity to get into galleries. And of course NY Art Expo next Feb.

    Good luck. It is not easy being a working artist these days!
  7. RE: Start time back to 10 AM

    ranndino Aug 2, 2007 at 7:35 PM
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    I would prefer after work because I don't work anywhere near Cambridge.
  8. RE: Start time back to 10 AM

    Nabeel Aug 2, 2007 at 2:50 PM
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    Hmm.. maybe try an early morning (8am edt?) or after work (6pm?)
  9. RE: Start time back to 10 AM

    ranndino Aug 2, 2007 at 1:29 PM
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    I and some others I know would love to attend, but who can really do this at 10AM on a weekday? How about moving to a time when people who have jobs can attend? I'm sure you'll get a lot more participants.
  10. RE: looking for an art representative

    Allen Jul 31, 2007 at 12:35 AM
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    Make sure you post your work at areyouallset.ning.com!!!!

    I think you have awesome potential.

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