The NextWeb | About Us

The NextWeb is an integral part of the New York tech scene by organizing the monthly NY Web 2.0 Meetup and Lunch 2.0 events, including many events for and/or with the following:

    * Mashable

    * Mobile Monday (New York)

    * Sun Microsystems (StartupCamp)

    * CooperBricolage (TechDrinks)

    * PodCamp (New York)

    * Social Media Club (New York)

    * Wordpress

Created in early 2006, The NextWeb’s NY Web 2.0 Meetup has become one of the largest and fastest growing networking organizations in New York City, and has been recognized by Meetup.com as one of the largest ‘New Technology’ groups in the world. The events include presentations and/or showcases from New York-based companies of all aspects as well as time for informal networking before and afterwards among the guests. Previous presenters and sponsors include Sun Microsystems, The Economist, KickApps, Gary Vaynerchuk of WineLibrary.tv, Eric Litman of Washington VC, Blog Talk Radio, and more. Information, reviews, and photos from the events have been featured on both national and international websites and publications such as CNET, Mashable, Center Networks, and the Wall Street Journal.

In 2007, The NextWeb launched the official version of Lunch 2.0. A social phenomenon in Silicon Valley the events would soon solidify their presence within the New York business and tech scene (also known as “Silicon Alley”). The inaugural event, hosted and sponsored by TheLadders.com at their downtown office, featured a small presentation by Marc Cenedella, Founder of TheLadders.com, as well as free Chinese food and customized Lunch 2.0 t-shirts for the 200-plus attendees. The large attendance and rave reviews have increased interest and demand for more Lunch 2.0 events, which are currently being planned for early 2009, with Yelp, Bite PR, Ripple6, and more!