Eight techpreneurs. Two companies in growth mode, three in launch mode, and a few more getting off the ground. Three solid tech tips, two leads on developers, and one customer introduction. Oh, and about 20 cups of liquid caffeine.

Last Wednesday saw the first Techpreneurs Open Coffee , held at 729 Hope Cafe. I heard conversations about coworking, Wordpress customization, seed investment, and finding interns. There were more topics, but the group continuously shifted around discussions throughout the 2+ hours.

I walked away energized, and committed to making the Open Coffee a regular event. So what's next for the Techpreneurs Open Coffee?

• Regular frequency - twice a month, on alternate weeks with Prov Geeks . Still a casual - drop in, drop out format, so if you miss one or can only stay for a few, you know there is another one in a couple weeks.
• More tech entrepreneurs, designers, and geeks - but not too many. Seems like the optimal size of this confab is 16-24 (2-4 tables), after which we'd probably overwhelm any coffee shop or start battling the regular patrons for tables.
• An open invite to investors - without planning the coffee around them. Folks at the Coffee felt like having some investors in the conversations would be good for everyone, without biasing the honest cross-talk. I'm confident that where techpreneurs gather, investors will follow!
• A change in venue - possibly. We chatted about finding a place closer to the universities than 729 Hope Cafe, but were at a loss for a coffee shop that satisfied the constraints of: seating, wireless, parking, and student walkable. Also wondering whether our entrepreneurial students and profs would show at 8AM? Opinions?

We'll keep the core the same, casual drop-in, drop-out, buy your own coffee. Fluid discussion topics focused around tech startups, a few will be suggested in the schedule reminder, but its up to those who show to decide what they want to talk about. Seems like "digging in" on an idea or question is what the Open Coffee can provide, along with a conducive setting to trade resources and connections.

So roll out of bed, break away from your email, and stop by, Jan 23 8-10 at 729 Hope Cafe!