This is so cool, i know first hand Cuba has a lot to offer on IT and innovation, I'm in! Do you guys have a mailing list or some other channel? I would like to get notified when new stuff happens.

Hi there,

we have a small site explaining what this is all about: http://meetup.merchise.com/

and twitter here: https://twitter.com/MerchiseMeetup

ah, awesome, following!

Hi, please join as at http://www.meetup.com/merchise/ We have a mailing list there and will notify everyone as soon as venue and date for the first event are set.

and joined ;)

There are cuban coders? I thought the internet was nearly illegal down there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_in_Cuba

>There are cuban coders?

There are, a lot of them.

>I thought the internet was nearly illegal down there.

There's internet, expensive though ($4.50/h)

...and, were programmers who created the internet, not the other way around

I'm in SF but have Cuban roots. If anyone is interested in chatting drop me a line.

In SF, From Miami. Wife is Cuban. Same.

Same here. I live in the Bay area but come from Miami from a Cuban family. I'm interested.

drop us a line anytime info-at-merchise-dot-com

will do, thanks for your interest!

Now there is one more reason to visit Cuba other than to enjoy the beautiful beaches and the delicious rum. I'd love to attend one of the meetups and see if there is any way I can help next time I'm there.

Rum and warm weather... uhmm... arguable. Way better some mojitos and a bit of chat ;-) Looking forward to meet you next time you come. Thanks

I'm Rodney, co-organizer of Merchise Startup Circle. We intent to help all those who are involved in the Cuban startup scene in any way. The goal is to create a regular meetup for anyone interested in startups, tech and entrepreneurship. Glad to answer any questions

There are tons of people that will be glad to collaborate and participate in such meetups here in Cuba. How do you plan to help with those who are involved ? btw, i write you guys at the contact form two days ago.

Hi Javier,

> There are tons of people that will be glad to collaborate and participate in such meetups here in Cuba.

Sure... we know there're tons of people interested. That's exactly the main reason to organize an event like this...

Any kind of collaboration is really appreciated. Drop us a line whenever you want...

Hi Javier, something must have gone wrong with the contact-form... we didn't get message. Please, drop us a line any time info-at-merchise-dot-com

Hiya! Looking forward to meet you guys and remember those times at UCLV.... Best wishes!

Hi mate, thanks a lot... Any chance in joining us as a speaker in the near future?

That would be great! Returning as speaker to where I left as attendee ;-)

Hi guys, glad to see you around. I will be arriving late July, see you there :)

Hi Hector, we are expecting to hold monthly meetups... See you in July. Let us know before your flight.

I'm Alex Medina, co-organizing the event with Rodney and Med... AmA