Most seem to be pretty near useless. Not one YC startup (of 38 prior to this round) has gotten funding from one. In fact, I can't think of any startup I know that has.
I would especially steer clear of any that charge a fee.
I would especially steer clear of any that charge a fee.
(Incidentally, speaking of networking, I think you might know my dad-- Mitch Wand @ Northeastern?)
I definitely do know Mitch Wand. He is one of the stars of the Lisp world.
We did apply (and were not accepted) to SFP this last cycle-- Cambridge is much more manageable from where we are in NYC than SF, and I could have had free housing there, too.