“Could we use the internet to get off the internet — and grow local communities?” “A lot of people were thinking that maybe 9/11 could bring people together in a lasting way. So the idea for Meetup was born”

RSVPs Offline Learning & Networking + = + RSVPs by LOCATION Where Who Speaker Attendees WhatHow + Event Location

Boston Meetup Groups N= 2,682 Business = 295 [11%] Tech = 326 [12%]

Tech Membership Total Group Joins112,795 Unique Tech Members42,216 Average Groups / Person2.7

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