WHY WE LIKE IT: Whether you’re a triathlete or investor, knitter or social media enthusiast, Meetup is a tool to help you find others who share your passion. Years ago we joined Meetup.com to see what it was all about and figure out how to ‘find’ people with like interests. The company’s tagline is “neighbors getting together to learn something, do something, share something.” The tool can be a bit daunting at first for those who prefer serendipitous meetings, but once a new user logs in to see what it’s all about they are usually wowed by the number of groups to join.

For example, the Meetup blog recently highlighted groups with titles like the “NYC Conscious Capitalism Meetup”, the “Chicago Bucket List Meetup“, the “Meetup Upcycling Community”, and even a “Hamilton Sing-Along Meetup”! With groups in more than 180 countries, there is literally something for everyone.

You can search by location, topic, or date to find a Meetup group that interests you and RSVP to events directly through the website/app. Looking to plan an open get-together or meeting? Use Meetup to help schedule it!