While it's a newer site compared to things like Plancast.com or Meetup.com, you might try posting your question at http://www.quora.com, there are lots of helpful people on there generally, but the core group of regular users seem to be largely SF/SV-based tech entrepreneurs.
By asking your question on quora you will most likely receive several well-researched and well-meaning answers, as well as uncover specific quora users who, by virtue of their responding to your query about making connections, will most likely themselves be interested (or at least open) to meeting a fresh-faced startup newbie, and introducing them to their favorite events/people in the area.
Good luck and welcome!
What's are some great ways to make tech and startup connections?
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