The SJ Entrepreneur on Rails Meetup

"Lets roll with the best damn framework out there people!!! yeeeehooooo! (put down the java)"

"Looking for a new project. In 1994 I bootstrapped a company from zero to profitability & 50 employees. I have built 11 prototypes in Rails for various pre-startups that didn't get anywhere and advised a couple of non-Rails related projects."

"Hi"

"Visiting the area for this week only, would like to meet and get to know people and their ideas"

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"Hi. Working on a Ruby/Rails app in the news aggregator space, interested in finding collaborators/cofoun ders. Have developed a consumer Rails site (the vertical search site www.searchartgalleri es.com) currently in production so this will be #2."

"Looking for opportunities in Ruby on Rails space"

"Hi, I recently moved to West coast and looking forward to meet people passionate about R/RoR and learn from them. "

"I'm a longtime programmer on a variety of platforms, recently left a small-company CTO job to strike out on my own. Rails or Django will probably be my platform for future web apps."

"Hello! I am a C++ software developer starting to transition to RoR, and hopefully independent contracting. I'd love to meet and learn from Ruby developers in the area, especially those who have started their own businesses or work as contractors "

"Hello! I am hoping to meet people who share my passion for learning new languages. I am a 4th-generation Japanese-American bilingual, but I would also like to practice speaking Spanish and Mandarin. Yoroshiku~! :)"

"I'm a Ruby/Rails developer from Sunnyvale. I discovered Rails pre 1.0 and have been using it ever since. I'm currently developing a few Facebook applications in Rails. I'm always on the lookout for new contracts. http://coderrr.wo... "

"'ello. Two primary reasons come to mind: 1) have been a ruby user since Ruby 1.6 and have mashed out a number of Rails apps along the way, and 2) I'm in the throws of starting a services business."

"My son and I are developing several websites using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and Merb. We are planning a major ramp up it our efforts. I think it would be valuable to share experiences with other entrepreneurs. "

"I am a recent business grad working on a student platform. We are new to Ruby so any expert advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated."

"I committed myself full-time to ruby on rails in 2005. I have been an external consultant and entrepreneur since 1981. As a business analyst, system architect and project leader I have programmed computers since 1969. See http://DaveHurrel... "

"Looking for top-notch RoR rockstars for well-funded startup in SF. Contact me if interested."

"Hi, I'm a bit new to RoR but I must say that I'm impressed! I'd like to learn more and possibly meet some other people with common interests."

"Hello all. I am getting into Facebook platform development consulting and am interested in meeting those experienced in rails, facebooker plugin, and scaling rails applications. Let's talk if you have any interest in this."

"Recently left BigCo for the independent world ... working in Ruby as the market allows."

"Hi, I'm based out of SF and doing a new startup on Rails. Would love to meet with others in the area doing the same."

"I'm a software development director who has built several rails applications as side projects/new ventures. Looking to meet people to share rails experiences."

"I am a Rails developer at mywaves. I am not an entrepreneur, though."

"Hey. I am a ruby-minded developer looking to learn more."