“ I'm a web designer and developer helping individuals and small businesses establish their online presences. My portfolio is available at http://erichuangis.com ”

“ I help merchants make more and larger sales using our proprietary financing program that instantly funds your customers based on checking history instead of credit (w/no recourse to the business). Please, contact me to make an appt. or affiliate ?'s. ”

“ Hello, my name is George Dawson. I have been working with data architecture for many years. Information architecture seems like a next step. Am interested in sharing war stories and discoveries in the field. ”

“ I'm joining Meetup to meet different people of similar interests ”

“ College student interested in technology, design, and entrepreneurship. ”

“ new to the NoVa area and looking to network and meet new people ”

“ I am the Interactive Communications Manager and Social Media Lead at Safe Kids where I manage and direct all their Web sites and interactive strategy. Social Media Addict, Foodie. Tuna Blogger, Equestrienne, Photographer, Shoe and Trend Spotter. ”

“ Passionate brand consultant with a keen eye for all web sciences, cultural phenomena and social computing. ”

“ I am 27, just moved to Old Town to upgrade my lifestyle. I am looking to meet new friends for networking, hanging out, etc. I love Wes Anderson movies, Indie Music, delicious food, playing the guitar, riding my bike, snowboarding, and camping. ”

“ I'm a bit of an introvert who's often mistaken for a voracious extrovert when I'm nervous. I'm just looking for new things to learn about/get involved in. I want to surround myself with accepting people and live happily; so here I am--trying. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning about these new technologies ”