Hi there! Loudoun Entrepreneurs is an enthusiastic band of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, "wantrepreneurs" and innovators based in Loudoun County. We want to create a series of community organized gatherings focused on topics of interest to entrepreneurs and startups. This group has been 100% grassroots organized to foster and fuel the entrepreneurial passion in Loudoun County through an open and collaborative community. Whether you've done a startup, are currently doing one, or are considering d …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing great business startup books such as The Lean Startup, The $100 Startup, Rework, and The Dragons' Den Guide to Assessing Your Business Concept. As the author of The Dragons' Den Guide to Assessing Your Business Concept I started this group to discuss leading edge business startup concepts.

We are DC-area technology entrepreneurs and innovators who want to build viable and vibrant business based on hardware, whether electronic, mechanical, or other. Atoms are the new bits: We believe that the time is ripe for a new wave of entrepreneurship in hardware in the United States and worldwide. Lean startup / pretotype methodologies: Thanks to inexpensive contract manufacturing, domestic and overseas, 3D printing, programmable hardware, and an Internet to propagate ideas, the principles of …

Loudoun County is a great place to start up your business! We are fortunate to have some of the brightest, hardest-working, most innovative, technological, affluent and motivated professionals in the country. Let's get together and develop the latest innovative and disruptive companies.

Going where no Lean has gone before! **Running the simplest experiments to quickly validate business assumptions** Software developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs: Are you building the right product? We help you be more innovative, stop wasting time, and be more successful! LEAN STARTUP is a collection of principles and techniques aimed at creating a product/service under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The group provides learning, support, and discussion focused on Lean methods (v …

Regardless if you are a beginner, serial , or veteran entrepreneur we want to help you leverage the Lean Startup Methodology to be more effective. The whole point of applying Lean Startup principles is to accomplish your objectives without wasting resources, especially time. This group was created not only to have guests speakers come in to talk about how they used Lean practices to establish successful startups, we plan to take you through the entire process with the help of mentors, judges, …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

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.

We're a group of executives, managers and "intrapreneurs" who want to learn, share or teach how to apply Lean Startup* methodologies in the Enterprise. Our focus is on adopting Lean Startup techniques within a larger organization. Let's connect to collectively drive Lean Startup adoption through the application of Lean Startup, Lean Thinking, Customer Development, and Agile managerial disciplines. *The Lean Startup is a trademark and service mark owned by Eric Ries.

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

Hi I'm Kevin Flowers, CEO and founder of DJ Eclipse - Eclipse Entertainment LLC. I'm a Bronx, NY native and have been DJ'ing for over a decade. I have a passion for music and always want to meet new people to build networking relationships. I also believe business doesn't always have to be seminars and formals. Sometimes we need to let our hair down and get to know the person behind the business. Since moving to Maryland in 2010, I've seen many thriving businesses come and go. Some pick back up …

NetworkOut organizes inclusive business networking events and opportunities to help local companies and professionals create meaningful business leads, seek new talent and find new business opportunities. Our events include breakfasts, business speakers and after work B2B happy hour events. Our business networking events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels to enable networking in a relaxed and inclusive social atmosphere.

We want to help you be a better entrepreneur. We've found the Lean Startup methodology is an extremely effective way to do that. Lean: Accomplish your objectives wasting a minimum of resources, especially time. Startup: A human institution creating a new product or service under conditions of extreme uncertainty Mindset: Entrepreneurs who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their market and committed to learning through evidence For entrepreneurs who follow: http://ventur …

An awesome support group for startup founders. Peer mentorship in a private, informal setting that is conducive to sitting down and talking honestly about the good, the bad, and especially the ugly in the startup world. Membership is restricted to referrals only. Every new member gets one referral. Use it wisely.

Once upon a time… in the realm of business and referral networking, ten business professionals found themselves unhappy. These ten men and women (let’s just call them the Ten) had developed trusted relationships with one another through their participation in other networking groups and couldn’t help but feel as though something was missing. So much so, that one day, whilst sitting at a somewhat ...roundish table, the Ten decided to try and name these culprits that were causing feelings of great …

Welcome to the CEO Business Café Meetup Group where we connect startup, up-and-coming and seasoned entrepreneurs for the purpose of building more solid, diverse partnerships. CEO Business Cafe is a Coworking Community where CEOs and professionals meet, work, collaborate, network and host events. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with the DC-MD Small Business Owner Networking Meetup Group to bring you more networking and connections.  Come aboard and begin connecting, collaborating …

This is a group for like-minded professionals to network and to share business interests, ideas and experiences. This is also a forum for professionals that are open to forming partnerships in new/existing business opportunities.

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

Maryland Coworking Community: Where People Like You Get Things Done! Having fun is wonderful, but it's time to get it done! Work, brainstorm, collaborate, create and be productive with other adult techies, freelancers and entrepreneurs.  That's what this coworking group's mission is. Membership in CEO Business Cafe is not required! FEE: $10 per Coworking Day (includes coffee/tea, use of encrypted WiFi, coffee lounge) No Cost on Second Thursday of each month

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Business Development Individuals, Meet other local individuals who are interested in advancing their business through Networking, Collaboration and Brain Storming. Who should attend;  Business Start-ups, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs at all levels.   We focus on helping people who want to make a difference. This is NOT your typical meet and greet event! What is it:  The main focus of this Meetup is to be an idea exchange and support group - not a leads group. …

Have you just started your business and wondering how to obtain clients and customers? Maybe you are a business professional and need quality leads? Or a seasoned entrepreneur seeking brand recognition? Pitch your business here and find out how to PITCH your business idea on the new Entrepreneur TV Pitch show! Which ever category you find yourself we are seeking to assist you in your growth and expansion. In the spirit of cooperative collaboration, the purpose of this group is to provide its me …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …

Are you tired of meeting interns and low-level staffers at receptions in the Baltimore area? Connecting More Business holds monthly networking events at upscale locations around the country. Networking events are being hosted in 9 major U.S. cities and will be expanding to 30 U.S. cities and overseas by the end of 2013! Events in the Baltimore area will be held: On the second Wednesday of each month, starting on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kettle Hill Restaurant (32 Market Pla …

This is a group to all Fairfax area business owners who wants to grow your business with a referral exchange program. We can make our business successful when we all work together in our line of business.

Members of Smartly Spaced host a wide variety of events at Smartly Space on a regular basis. Events range from business education events to help your business run smarter to community events to bring friends and family together.

My intent for this group is creating open, supportive environment for PRACTICAL, APPLICABLE, RESULTS oriented exploration of Intuition (no-nonsense and non-denominational or ”fluffaffied”). And use it to transform our business and jobs, relationships, health etc. To reach for fulfillment that hasn’t even crossed our minds just yet, and have our lives work. All that, while establishing strong friendships; sharing resources, networking and intuitive insight. We will have face to face meetings as w …

The Society of CEOs and Business Leaders was founded to bring like-minded business professionals together to help leverage each others businesses.  The Society of CEOs and Business Leaders strives to provide its members with useful information and valuable resources in order to grow and develop themselves as leaders.

This group will act as a platform for those who are interested in investing in Africa. We will act as promoters of African Culture and to engage in issues that relate to doing business in Africa and to help us understand what is required to invest successfully in different regions of Africa. Group members are encouraged to share investment ideas.