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I plan to do some local tourism of course, visit LA (is it worth it?), etc., but I want to spend as much time as possible in the famed local enterpreneur community. I'd love to attend any local enterpreneur events that will let me in, and just to meet and talk to people. Could you recommend any events or meetups that I could attend?
I would also much appreciate any general suggestions (where to stay if cash is somewhat limited, how to get around, etc.). Thanks!
The basis for the idea is threefold:
1. There is a lot of goodwill in the startup world (recent Offer HN posts are evidence). Many startup people I know would go out of their way to help their peers as long as they are not direct competitors.
2. Startup founders have a lot of human capital: they know and on a daily basis talk to many people who are potential clients not just for their own companies, but for their peers as well.
3. The most complicated part of business for most startups is sales (customer acquisition).
The idea is to put up a website where one could register a startup, provide basic information: name, product description (15-second pitch), target group. Startups with matching target groups would be informed about each other (I am thinking regular emails), and with some luck and good will would refer potential customers to each other.
Yeah, the idea is hopelessly naive, but maybe it could just work out?