This networking group is for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their network, find possible partners or service providers and grow their business. Although we're primarily located in Burbank, we're open to members joining from any surrounding city, such as Glendale and Pasadena. Come join us and meet some tech savvy individuals to help your small business or startup grow. We currently only allow one service provider per category except in the area of startup …

Are you involved in creating, co-founding, or funding a tech/online/mobile startup in the South Bay (Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Westchester, Gardena, Hawthorne, San Pedro, Lawndale, Carson, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes)? This group exists to put people together people who are driving new businesses and ideas, and can help each other. People who should join? Entrepreneurs, investors, programmers, business development experts, marketers …

A group of seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders from various Santa Barbara and California organizations have banded together to form the Startup California Santa Barbara Region! Startup Santa Barbara and Startup California are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. It's also backed by the Case Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young com …

Join our community of next generation startups. Let's get together to network, socialize and share best practices about the new way of building and running your business more efficiently and competitive than ever before. We will organize various events and workshops with the support of the world's leading online work platform. These events will be a great opportunity for you - as an entrepreneur, small business owner or startup enthusiast - to network with like-minded people in your area, learn …

Los Angeles continues to be a hotbed of startups and new businesses in California. There's no doubt that Silicon Beach has a vibrant community of startup resources -- everything from coworking spaces to Venture Capitalists to meetups, events, and groups catered to helping Startups grow and thrive. There's also a growing force of people on the eastside of Los Angeles that are hungry for these same resources but wanting it a little closer to home. We are a startup ourselves and have benefited from …

Anyone can startup an online business but how many are actually doing it effectively? Our group is going to focus on understanding why some startups are insanely successful while others fail. This common interest brings us together to network, to socialize, and to discuss learnings and opportunities to build a truly successful digital startup.

This group is for individuals who are considering starting a business and entrepreneurs. And for these who have two questions in mind “Is it for me?” and “How I can find out?”. And, for small business owners who are looking for ways to improve their businesses. GoundUP has 3 main goals: 1. Spread practical advice to individuals thinking about business startup. 2. Have business development guidance for entrepreneurs & small business owners. 3. Allow members to network and benefit from each oth …

This networking group helps you get your new business off the ground fast and provides the support and networking you need to ensure it thrives in the months and years to come. We address a wide range of business requirements including: Internet Marketing, Sales, Fulfillment Options for Startups & Small Business, Preparing Your Business to Receive Finance & Investment, Help with Busienss Plans, and Management Support for Startups & Small Businesses. For more information about the group, and to l …

The objective of this group is to help foster stronger businesses within the Greater Los Angeles community through the development of a professional business network devoted to helping entrepreneurs and existing business owners realize their visions for their businesses and personal lives. Aside from the valuable connections that you will make in this group, the members will be exposed to a number of educational tools, valuable resources and opportunities for personal and business development th …

Join our community of next generation startups. Let's get together to network, socialize and share best practices about the new way of building and running your business more efficiently and competitive than ever before. We will organize various events and workshops with the support of the world's leading online work platform. These events will be a great opportunity for you - as an entrepreneur, small business owner or startup enthusiast - to network with like-minded people in your area, learn …

Hello, This group is meant to be a community for members where they can find a team and resources for their startups and creative projects. And a place for investors and co-founders who are seeking to be a part of some great start-ups. If you are an entrepreneur with an aspiring startup please join us. We invite business investors, and people who need a co-founder or a co-founder seeking to join someone. We are also seeking marketing, advertising and public relations specialists who want to be a …

We offer classes and workshops specifically for company founders or founders-to-be who are looking for comprehensive, unbiased instruction and information pertaining to how to raise startup capital. The content is based on knowledge and insights provided by 25 years of local startup investment experience. The classes are taught by Jon Funk of Ocean Road Partners, a local vc veteran who's backed some of the area's top companies, including Rent.com, Shopzilla and Sandpiper Networks. Jon's also an …

The Marketplace Academy is an equipping and networking school developed to bring entrepreneurs together that have the calling to being a "Joseph" in their area of influence. This curriculum combines the spiritual, the prophetic, the practical, the strategic and the supernatural elements that God has gifted each of us to develop and operate a Kingdom Business. A Kingdom Business is one that is profitable, sustainable and above all, honors God. The Academy students will go through a practical trai …

7 Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make 7 Keys to Clarity, Committing & Taking Consistent Action 7 Steps to Launching Your Dream Business 7 Strategies Used by Successful Women Entrepreneurs 4 C’s to Your Success A FREE Workshop!  FREE Parking! ~ Santa Monica Location. Reserve Your Spot ASAP!  Limited Seating. Worksheets will be allotted to Registered Attendees Only! If you’ve been wanting, wishing and wondering how to start your own business, but lack the confidence, finances, information and tra …

Los Angeles Startup Pitch Night focuses on providing monthly opportunities for you to practice, refine, and perfect your startup pitches.  We also provide targeted networking and learning opportunities in the Los Angeles, California region to meet, form partnerships, and launch or formulate new start-ups. Los Angeles Startup Pitch Night's events are run by a leadership team that works to find the meeting venues and plan out and execute all the Meetup events.  Our mission is to be known as the p …

Tech events for startups in the 805. Our first few events have been amazing, and hope you join us for more.

A number of small business owners in the Pasadena area have wanted a place to meet other business owners to learn more about the resources available and to network. This is NOT a referral networking group. We practice at 10-30 second introduction, share resources, and set goals. Home based businesses to brick-and-mortar stores owners are welcome. Food and beverages are allowed in the meeting room, as long as it's clean when we leave.

Luxe Executive is looking for Business Professionals that enjoy networking in unique environments with the emphasis on Growing your current business. We at Luxe Executive throw our business networking events at Santa Monica’s Newest Lounges, Restaurants and Wine bars offering value to everyone involved. Our Networking events are designated to bring like-minded professionals together creating contacts and synergies while enjoying the best venues Santa Monica has to offer. Luxe Executive Events ha …

Welcome! This group is for anyone who would like to participate in business networking and socializing in a casual environment. Get to know your fellow business owners in the area and exchange information. Make some new friends and create new business opportunities!  Suggestions for meetup locations or any other suggestions are welcome.

Would you like to know what you don't know about starting a business that can cause you to fail before you even sell your first product or offer your first service??? Would you like to know how to get your business unstuck and take it to the next level??? Do you know the difference between owning a job and owning a business??? Would you like to know how to keep your business from becoming the next business failure??? Are you confident that your business will survive the next economic downturn??? …

Creating an effective marketing strategy to increase sales does not have to be difficult but it does take some time, energy and a little money. But with whatever budget you do have, there is a strategy for you. This group is designed to equip the small business owner to think big. We will have a combination of lunch meetings and half day meetings that will allow you to network and learn how to create an effective strategy to increase sales. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

This Group has a straight forward focus -To become the best by learning, growing and celebrating our successes together! If you own a business, market to them or want to start one in the near future you are more then welcome!! We want to improve our operations, increase our sales, discover new business opportunities, and form long-lasting friendships based on honest, mutual help. Let us start by saying there is no selling you on a company, product or service. You will be taught solid proven meth …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

StartupDemo is a monthly event where startups gather to demo their latest and greatest thing.

Are you a Startup? Freelancer? Entrepreneur? Coder? Tired of working alone through the night? We've got you covered. Twice a month, from 7pm - 12am, come to Coloft and work the night away in an inspiring, and creative atmosphere, around like-minded, ambitious people. Who knows what can come out of this... the next billion-dollar idea perhaps? A $15 cover charge applies. Coloft members get priority registration and pay no cover. Added Bonus: work space, wifi, super awesome people. p.s. Follow us …

Let's face it, we all start something. Whether a new exercise habit, a new job or perhaps even creating a new company, starting anything often requires support, encouragement and clear goals. Startups and Stilettos ™ was created to provide clarity, community and continued education and encouragement for women looking to connect with other like minded women at the starting and finish lines. Support and expertise will covering the following areas: --Entrepreneurship --Social Networking --Finance - …

This is the launch of a business networking group for small business owners and professionals who want to expand their business circles and share resources. This meeting is free. October 18, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at 1401 Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021 at the historical African American Firefighter Museum (across from the Coca Cola Plant and just north of the 10 fwy.) Mix and mingle. Door prizes, business exhibits, light refreshments and speed networking. Our speaker for this meeting is Jackie …

Small business owners and those interested in starting a business this is where we can connect. Learn about business programs, seminars, conferences and other related activities to start, build and or expand your business in the heart of the city. We meet to encourage, inform, and instill pride in the small business communities that serve Los Angeles. If you're an entrepreneur you are unique and if you are interested in starting your business, meet up with us and discover the resources available …