… Software tools include emerging functional languages such as Scala or F#, HTML5 or new software frameworks; platforms include JAVA, Android, social networks, private clouds; architecture include emerging embedded systems, next-generation distributed computing, web-oriented architecture, crowdsourcing and peer production architectures. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The cost to attend is $20.00 (for SVForum members with proof of membership - it is free to attend.)

This is for IoT (Internet of things)/M2M enthusiasts, startups, entrepreneur to meet and socialize. We will meet somewhere in South SF bay area (near San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto).

AgoraStartupIdol.com (ASI) is simply an online version of the Silicon Valley pitch contest over video conferencing. ASI provides traction to its via BeInToo's Gamification layer which incentivizes audience members for preferred behaviors through points, rewards and prizes. ASI's mission is to provide startups strong traction. Something they have been on their own to attract until now. ASI's goals are to get all contestants some level of new users and at least one over 100,000 new users.