Social Media Breakfast Kuala Lumpur

I’m fielding thoughts/comments. What do you think if we had events like Social Media Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Would you go? How would you contribute? What do you think you will get out of it?

Our neighbours down in Singapore have their own SMB.sg, and they seem to have a very rah rah styled event, that includes sponsors, venues, and when things start involving money/expenses, it takes a little more time for something like this to be organised (especially, in this dud economy). Just take a look at their public ledger.

Not far off, there is the Social Media Coffee Mornings in Sydney, and Melbourne. These happen on a Friday morning, which probably won’t fly in Malaysia, as people need to go to work :-)

My proposal
We have a similar event, held once every two weeks initially, on a Saturday morning, at a coffee joint that we wish to take over. There is potential for fun at Starbucks, in the Gardens, but better yet, you’ll find that the Coffee Bean in Mont Kiara has got a lot more space, parking, and is a bit more secluded (so its easy to move tables around, et al).

No projector/screen, bring your own laptops. There should be WiFi, which makes having it at a Starbucks better than a Coffee Bean, as the WiFi would then be free (and not provided via Airzed). One would need plenty of power sockets too, but if we keep it breakfast styled, let the event fizzle out in 2-3 hours, so that you can go and get lunch with your loved ones (or hook up the next great business with someone you met!).

Would you find value, talking to Web-types, into social media, entrepreneurship, technology, or even just making extra income via the Internet, every fortnight, all for the price of a coffee? Is 9am on a Saturday, too early for this sort of thing?

I envision this being a mashup of Social Media Breakfast, Social Media Coffee Mornings, and even OpenCoffee Club.

If you’re into Twitter, Facebook, blogging, building up web services that benefit others, and create a conversation, FriendFeed, community, entrepreneurship, making money via the online world, new media, advertising, and more, this is the kind of event for you. Field thoughts via comments, or a Twitter message :-)

6 Comments

  1. ShaolinTiger says:

    Hmm I think it’s a great idea, but IMHO 9am would be too early for most web types – me included.

    Perhaps brunch :D Or afternoon tea (the void between lunch and dinner).

  2. tekong says:

    I was once invited to a meetings of BNI Network on the freakingly early morning ( 730am, but I’m a morning person so no problem ) Friday morning at EcoGreen Organic Cafe at Damansara. Attendance only for member and invited only. Although I was invited, I have to pay for non-member charge and that payment for the breakfast meal. however I find that meeting very insightful.

    As for early stages, we might can meet at cafes. But once the event becomes more larger ( as in 20+ people ) we might need to rent/book places exclusively for us but with an entree payment, or some sponsors because that time (20++ people ) space is much more important.. I think.

    As for location, my personal preferences would be the place within transport coverage ( LRT/Bus ) it would make it more easier.

    Just a penny, looking forward for this :)

  3. Andy Goh says:

    Sounds like a good idea, I’m happy to do Saturday morning, but I also agree with ShaolinTiger, 9am seems too early, maybe 10 over a cup of coffee, or even brunch. But I’d prefer over coffee, anytime :)

  4. Alex Wong says:

    Good job mate : ). Keep me posted.

  5. wahlau says:

    i am in, if i am near KL than where i am now :)

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