OC Lean Startup Circle is the Orange County Chapter for the lean startup movement. It is hosted by K5. The OC Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that are focused on building products that matter, based on focused customer discovery, market opportunity and the right timing. Lean Startups (which can include for profit and not for profit organizations, new product/innovation organizations within larger companies and even government agencies) achieve success f …

Rockfield Labs is put together by a group of awesome and nerdy serial tech entrepreneurs. Our goal is to help you build your product using the best practices and methods for web and mobile app rollout. Connect with the best speakers, find nerdy technophiles, partner up with a hackers, find business developers to rock our technology ideas, get mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs and most importantly, help you build your big f'ing idea. So if you've got a great idea but don't have all the right too …

This group is for existing and new entrepreneurs seeking a place to present, gain feedback and access to funding platforms. Improve upon business plans, streamline the proof-of concept process, and direct the path to a profitable venture. We provide training, pitching sessions, and serve as an entrepreneurial hub to support scalable ventures. iVentLABS Business Accelerator has the mission to propel 500 firms to $5MM in gross revenues in five-years! Is your firm next? We will offer a combination …

For startup entrepreneurs who are passionate about developing customers and markets in a disciplined, iteractive, and measured way that will apply to your start up. Recurring monthly event every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at eVillage Conference Room A, 342 1/2 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866. Next meeting will be on March 12, 2013 and will be meeting through July 2013.

I would like to create a business networking group designed to help generate new business for a variety of industries. The group’s main purpose is to produce referrals, and create business to business connections to assist in prosperity of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals who want create a large network of support. We will meet one to two times a month to share ideas, talk about our industries, and exchange referrals. On occasion we would also like a member to speak about their f …

We are small business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and service providers who want to share, connect, network and learn how to grow our business through social media marketing! Attend our monthly workshop mixers wherein we will share success stories, case studies and best practices on different topics including: 1. Social media marketing 2. Social networking for business 3. Social media for business 4. Social media branding 5. Social media & SEO 6. Social media & Search market …

Business contacts, business referrals, marketing, sales contacts, business networking, business developments, seminars, workshops, keynote speakers

Do you run your business from home or are you considering starting a business from home? Hi, my name is Sinnary Sam and I have started my own business 100% from scratch; built my own website (3X) and do my own marketing. I also network quite a bit. My website gets about 20-30 leads per day now as a result of my efforts. I also juggle a lot of things: Family - 4 children in school, husband's businesses & my business, etc. If you're just getting started in business or are looking to start one, we …

Mix & Mentor™ is a community that brings together promising entrepreneurs with industry experts and investors to overcome specific startup challenges. With its unique format, Mix & Mentor™ forges deep long lasting connections between entrepreneurs and mentors. Designed to meet the needs of local startups and small businesses. Events often include mentor-led discussion, interactive workshops and demonstrations by technical advisors, coaching from industry experts, and networking with other startu …

This is a Techology Startups oriented group using group members collaboration to help kick off local tech companies and support those who have ideas but don’t have the resources to bring it to market. There are so much talents that is under-utilized that we wanted to create an environment that help channel creativity and entrepreneurship and be specifically focused on early ideas and how to support transforming those ideas into tangibles. We welcome professionals in all fields (business, account …

TCVN is one of Southern California’s premier technology business networks. Through a wide variety of forums, pitch sessions, workshops, and other networking events, we bring together entrepreneurs and resources from every facet of the technology and startup landscape.

This group is all about bringing together ideas, execution, and funding. There is movement happening in Southern California and we can all take part in this experiment to make it the next big hub of successful startups. Please join us whether you just have an idea, you are on the development side, you are a doer, an investor, a lean practitioner, or just want to meet future successful entrepreneurs in your community.

We are a group of passionate entrepreneurs who are interested in taking their firm to the next level. We will be holding a series of roundtable discussions where you will have the opportunity to meet and consult with experts in the legal, financial and marketing areas to help you find solutions to the many obstacles associated with running a business. We plan to hold our roundtable discussions in a manner so that everyone has a chance to participate, learn and share their issues with various exp …

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …

TIMEOC was started to help people get technology ideas made into reality. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone with a technology idea (ESPECIALLY if you have been thinking about it for some time and have not REALLY done anything about it just yet). Software and/or business developers, graphic artists, testers, copywriters, etc. Others that may want to contribute. WHAT WE DO: We take your idea and help you refine it, test it and build your prototype.  Just to be clear - you are doing the work.  We just …

Impact Inspired by E+I group meetings where Trendsetters, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Start Ups come together to Engage, Network, Mentor, Collaborate, Participate and Innovate. You will meet our contributors who are high achievers and successful in their own right, considered experts in their field of industry. Check out their profiles at www.caypen.com. Gain access to people who have “been there” and “done that” including venture capital financing, authors, a renowned industrial designer, a …

Many people like what they hear and see with network marketing opportunities. Too many people join a program without fully realizing what it will take to become successful. This is why I recommend a support and training workshop BEFORE you get started. I’ll share what I have learned over the past four years to save you time and prepare you before you take the leap. You’ll leave knowing how to get started, what to expect and how to grow your business.

A majority of commerce today relies heavily on businesses being CONNECTED with their consumers. This Networking group is made to help grow ALL businesses. You will be able to LEARN, as well as HELP each other, take advantage of social media and the untapped potential it has for everyone's business. Lets come together and create a social commerce revolution! JOIN NOW!! *Meeting times and locations are still being determined. Details coming soon...

Quantum Leap is a Membership of CEOs Helping CEOs. We know what it means to make payroll, keep the lights on, refinance the house and take the ultimate risk. We know because we're just like you. We're small business CEOs. We're a group of CEOs who seek a confidential environment to process business issues and opportunities by tapping into the non-bias perspectives of fellow CEOs who have walked in our shoes. If you're looking to become a better CEO and to ultimately run a more successful busines …

Referral Partners exists to pass referrals. You should come if you would like to grow your business through giving and receiving referrals! For more info see our website: http://www.socalbni.com/ca-orange-co--south-bni-referral-partners/index.html Hope to see you soon!

Welcome to the OCEC! The OCEC is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build and promote their business through better exposure and communication. We help our members promote their business through public events and education of today's online tools. Please join our group and tell us about yourself.  We're all interested in meeting new business owners like you. Join us at our next business trade show Orange County's Largest Mixer® with more than 300 business owners exhibiting in March of 2013 at th …

Welcome! This group is provided to Orange County business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are passionate, driven and committed to their businesses.  Whether you are flourishing or stuck, looking to attract more clients or create strategic partnerships - this is the place for you To your success!

What is the #1 dilemma for every business? How to get more customers and leads. Thanks to the internet, it is now possible to spread your reach to cover your whole city or scale it up nationwide. What does that mean? There are more opportunities than ever before for businesses to reach their customers through the internet. San Diego Online Marketing for Entrepreneurs offers free tips and advice on growing your business online. If you have a business and want to get more visitors and customers to …

Meeting weekly to share best search and social marketing practices and brainstorm. For business owners and marketers by invitation only. Free.

This group is for anyone who is interested in exploring, is beginning or has already started a business focused on baby and kids products. From production to wholesale and retail, members of this group will meet to learn from industry enthusiasts and experts and to encourage and share proven strategies and ideas while building a wide network of support.

Group meeting held at ROC-Fashion Island for small - big business owners who want to meet with other startups and established business owners to collaborate / network / hear success stories and more... Elite speakers of businesses from well known and respected companies. Much more than physical space, ROC’s Serviced Offices and Co-Workspace is a platform for its members to connect, tapping into a pool of highly skilled, creative, entrepreneurs and professionals. We offer educational and mentorin …

CRAVE is a community of resourceful, successful, and inspiring female entrepreneurs. Our CRAVE Guides and our Online Features include a curated collection of innovative and successful businesses and shops that have been created and founded by women. Our CRAVE Events are open to entrepreneurs (both CRAVE and non-CRAVE members) who want to connect with other creative and savvy like-minded professionals. CRAVE Business Chats are held monthly, at various beautiful locations around Orange County. Our …

Welcome to SoCal Startup Pitchfest! A quarterly gathering of people who want to pitch their best start-up business ideas. Wether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a brand new startup, or simply just need a place to test your idea... We're excited to have you join us! Absolutely everyone is welcome. NO IDEA IS TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE. You don't have to pitch to attend. In fact, you can just sit in the back of the room with your shades on, if that's your thing. :) We really like to see and hear start …