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 - …

"Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced!" Donald Kuratko, Chair of Entrepreneurship, Indiana University Do you consider yourself to be an ENTREPRENEUR?! Do you have what it takes to thrive in this economy?! Do you enjoy meeting other like-minded Entrepreneurs? Then join the newest networking opportunity for Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, 'CLUB Entrepreneur'. CLUB Entrepreneur is the hottest super-charg …

Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced!" Donald Kuratko, Chair of Entrepreneurship, Indiana University Do you consider yourself to be an ENTREPRENEUR?! Do you have what it takes to thrive in this economy?! Do you enjoy meeting other like-minded Entrepreneurs? Then join the newest networking opportunity for Entrepreneurs in Orange County, 'Entrepreneur Connect'. Entrepreneur Connect is the hottest sup …

IdeaMensch Los Angeles is a community of people with ideas. We organize monthly events where entrepreneurs, artists, authors and other thought leaders share how they brought their ideas to life.     

Ladies Who Launch is a online and in person community dedicated to making entrepreneurship accessible to all women. Our programs and workshops provide the education, inspiration, resources and support you need to launch your business, or take your existing business to a new level. Our programs are designed for women interested and involved in entrepreneurship as well as creative projects & non-profits. Our community is engaged, supportive and NEVER sales-driven. Enjoy a casual, comfortable and c …

Social Entrepreneurs are people who notice a need in their community or in the world and use entrepreneurial principles to organize, create and manage a venture to achieve social change. In other words...make a difference. Whether you are a social entrepreneur, innovative executive, creative professional or business owner, you are a vehicle to create powerful change in the world.

Startup Workshops are startup experts helping entrepreneurial leaders achieve long term success. We provide serial entrepreneurs, financiers, startup attorneys, marketing experts and others in the startup ecosystem to network and teach best practices to early stage startup founders and those who would like to join an early stage startup. Startup Workshops was founded by Tom Nora (@tomnora) in January 2012 in Los Angeles.

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 jus …

Join the Los Angeles community of Lean Launchpad-ers! While we wait to take Steve Blank's free online "Lean Launchpad" Class offered via Stanford, sign up for the free Tech Entrepreneurship Class also offered for free online from Stanford. The professor, Chuck Eesley takes a research approach to startups, noting what does and does not work. It's a great class. Sign up at venture-lab.org. Sign up by May 1st to get put into a group by the course's assistants. Check out the introductory videos at: …

The Social Enterprise Alliance is the professional association for social entrepreneurs and enterprises. The mission of the Los Angeles chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA/LA) is to support and advance the field of social enterprise in the Los Angeles region through networking, public education, and advocacy. You can learn more about SEA and SEA/LA on our website: http://www.sealosangeles.org.  

Welcome to the SSV Network! The "Startups & Societal Ventures" Network http://www.ssvnetwork.com Discuss: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48286 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SSVNetwork Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ycd24uk Check the SSV Network Innovation Hubs' Worldwide Map: http://www.communitywalk.com/SSVNetwork Entrepreneurs, investors and all other resources providers need better relationships matchmaking. SSVN is an internet-based entrepreneurship support system e …

Greetings! We are glad you dropped by. We are a group of people who expertise in raising capital, business structuring, entrepreneurial coaching, and writing business plans. We believe in the spirit of entrepreneurship where anyone of us has the ability to realize the business of our dreams. Ignorance is the number one killer in entrepreneurship as reported in Dun And Bradstreet. It is our goal to equip people with business knowledge. And when we talk and walk like a big time businessman, it i …

Welcome Entrepreneurs, This group is all about success within the realm of self-employment and entrepreneurship. It has been an evolution of minds that has evolved to be a support and networking group for all entrepreneurs in all industries. The goal of this group is to see to the success of all its members. When we just talk and discuss ideas as sad as it is, usually ends up being just that, Ideas! This group will focus on creativity through channeled success through its members and the va …

Disruptive new business models are emblematic of our generation. Yet they remain poorly understood, even as they transform competitive landscapes across industries. Business Model Generation offers you powerful, simple, tested tools for understanding, designing, reworking, and implementing business models. Business Model Generation is a practical, inspiring meetup for anyone striving to improve a business model — or craft a new one. Change the way you think about business models Business Mode …

Green Spaces is a hub for green and social entrepreneurs... and it's coming to LA! Join us at Akasha and meet fellow green and social change makers. We will network, have cocktails and head over to Green Drinks after. Our hubs in NYC and Colorado are eager to join forces with you in Los Angeles. Learn more at www.greenspaceshome.com. Let us know if you will join us at Akasha. We look forward to getting to know you! - Marissa & Jennie

  This is a group for business owners and startups to learn advanced management skills - management 3.0 Let's learn how to be smarter managers In these meetings we will study the underlying psychology and implicit dynamics that shape and influence the individuals within any organization. These difficult to detect psychological factors set the limits for how well your work force will be able to achieve your business goals. Management 3.0 is a vision of the future of management. It is about fa …