[olegp]

That's a good and concise summary. If you're considering running a meetup but want more info before diving in at the deep end, check out this series of blog posts I've started writing on the topic:

https://blog.toughbyte.com/what-is-a-meetup-and-why-should-i...

The blog series is still ongoing, but it is based on a talk I gave earlier this year, which you can check out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNZTLcutqKk

PS. If you're looking for a platform geared towards technical meetups, take a look at Meetabit which we're working on at Toughbyte: https://meetabit.com/ - your feedback would be really appreciated. We're currently available in only a few cities, but would be happy to add more cities if there's enough interest.