It's really hard to get anything done alone. Sharing technique and knowledge is key in getting to a stable build. Meeting frequently, discussing our projects and presenting what we've made can bring the art to another level. Even if you come with little experience, we're sure you can make meaningful contributions. We are a group of technologists, designers and hobbyists that support a healthy and empowered culture of collaboration and invention. We hold regular public meetings and maintain on …

Tools for designing and making things are evolving at an astounding rate! As we watch different methodologies come and go, it becomes apparent that parts of one or bits of another will persist as landmarks on the bumpy road from pure thought into matter. We are interested in identifying and mapping these landmarks, forging new paths to try, and new techniques to explore. Come ride the wave of human potential with us into the post-digital era!

Events involving the two of mankind's greatest inventions; Beer and JavaScript.

Meet other local fans of jazz & blues music, and see new jazz & blues musicians before they get famous! The Bay Area is home to an amazing live jazz scene, with hundreds of small venues that provide an intimate and affordable way to experience jazz as it's meant to be: spontaneous, inventive, and alive. We can't all afford to go to Yoshis and Masonic Auditorium every weekend, but there's so much jazz happening in the Bay Area that there is something for every taste and every pocketbook, every …

As Emerging New Leaders we are pioneers and innovators. We often find ourselves exploring new territories where there are no maps yet. We are map creators. We are seed planters. We are midwives of possibility. We love the word Yes! As Emerging Leaders we tend to be fiercely independent. We also recognize our need for ongoing support. While we insist on remaining true to our deepest inner callings, we also see the value of collaborating with others. Our visions are big. We know we need …

We are bringing together a community of product designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, inventors, prototypers, tinkerers, marketing masterminds, makers, and anyone interested in bringing new products into the world. Our facility at Inventor Labs is large and open and a great place to get together, so we're going to roll open the bay doors this summer (and beyond) to get some collaboration and brainstorming going.