SF BayThe East Bay is a deep innovation hub, from university spinouts to established biotech employers.
A dense startup community
The City of Berkeley reports almost 370 innovation companies citywide, with the vast majority, 86%, being startups, and highlights that tech (software) and healthcare/biotech were the most common deal areas in 2025.
Support businesses that benefit
- Lab, safety and facilities service providers
- Specialized attorneys, accountants and insurance advisers
- Commercial real estate and moving professionals
- Marketing, design and technical writers
Trust in a technical field
Scientific founders prefer providers who understand their constraints. A recommendation from a peer carries more weight than any ad.
Show up consistently
Weekly attendance in a BNI chapter lets members see how you work, which builds the confidence needed before they refer you to a client.
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