What happens when a tech founder with a passion for data tries to share his findings with the world? In late 2007, I discovered the answer — and it didn’t go as planned at first.
I started with a small meetup at my own technology college, excited to share how I’d identified the best cities in the U.S. for real estate investing. I walked into the conference room ready to blow minds… and found just four people.

But, I didn’t let low turnout stop me and what happened next changed everything.
By rethinking the name, focusing on “aha moments” instead of just raw numbers, and tapping into Silicon Valley’s sea of curious minds, over time my tiny event grew into a thriving community of thousands of investors from Apple, Google, and beyond.
Together, we uncovered opportunities no one else was talking about — and even took road trips to hidden gems like Madera, California.

This isn’t just a story about meetups. It’s about how you turn complex data into a movement that inspires action.

Watch the full story to see how it all began — and how you can use these lessons to build your own investing network.