Manly Entrepreneurs: price, who can join and alternatives
Manly Entrepreneurs is a long-running Northern Beaches Meetup that gathers on the first Wednesday of each month at WOTSO Manly. Evenings mix introductions, a lean mastermind where members share a problem, and a guest topic. It is explicitly not a pitch fest or recruiting event.
Manly Entrepreneurs at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs and geeks on the Northern Beaches | meetup.com |
| Where | WOTSO Manly, North Head | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | From Chaos to Confidence session on Wednesday 7 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Cadence | First Wednesday of each month, scheduled to the end of 2027 | meetup.com |
| Purpose | A monthly catch-up to help each other | meetup.com |
| Lean mastermind | Members bring a challenge or idea for the group | meetup.com |
| Drinks | Free drinks and nibbles from sponsors | meetup.com |
| Not a pitch fest | No pitching or recruiting without sponsoring | meetup.com |
| Size | Says it has 1,365 Meetup members | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders living on the Northern Beaches
- Owners of growing businesses who want peer advice
- People who like a mastermind format
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want to pitch for investment
- Recruiters
- People who can't get to Manly midweek
Alternatives to Manly Entrepreneurs
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Salon Sydney | Not published | RSVP via Meetup or Luma |
| Ascent Valley Sydney Pitch Nights | Not published | Buy a ticket; apply separately to pitch |
| Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship) | Free | Apply for a fellowship intake |
| Fishburners | From $89 a month, or $54.92 a month billed annually (currency not named) | Open sign-up for the Founders Passport; Residency is selective |
| HealthHaus by LiveHaus | AUD 40 to AUD 60 per ticket | Buy a ticket on Humanitix; places limited |
| Her Collective Space | A$5 | RSVP on Meetup |
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| One Roof Sydney | $5 first walk, $15 returning (currency not named); members free | Book on Luma; non-members welcome |
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Questions about Manly Entrepreneurs
- When does it meet?
- The first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
- Where?
- WOTSO Manly, 44 North Fort Road, Manly.
- Can I pitch my business?
- No. The group says it isn't a pitch fest; presenting is through sponsorship.
- What is the lean mastermind?
- A slot where attendees share a challenge or idea and the room helps work through it.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- Monthly evening catch-up with a lean mastermind and a guest speaker
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Manly Entrepreneurs isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.