Let’s surround ourselves with individuals who aspire to improve themselves or reposition their lives in a positive direction. We all could get caught in the cycle of everyday life and lose focus on our purpose. Whether you are tip-toeing or making giant leaps towards your dreams and/or goals, let’s get together and read about ways to stay focused and progressive. Hopefully, our discussions will encourage, motivate, and support one another on our journeys. Let’s move forward with our dreams, pr …

A WELCOMING, DYNAMIC, and FRIENDLY group designed to help local small business owners network in a casual environment. This is a group of entrepreneurs, who are here to build relationships, and are eager to welcome you to join the group. Our group is FREE to join. Most groups charge expensive dues and fees, but this group is designed to help you build relationships through leads; growth doesn't have to come at a cost! Just bring your business cards and a minimum of $12.00, to spend at the restau …

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 - …

FounderPanel are monthly technology panel discussions that teach entrepreneurs actionable skills to scale their companies into successful businesses. Twitter: @FounderPanel Facebook: Facebook.com/FounderPanel LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Founder-Panel-4793064 Please do not join this group if you are a Recruiter OR if you are going to advertise other events to our members. Our team actively searches through profiles and will remove yours without notice.

Meet other entrepreneurs in the fastest growing business community for ENTREPRENEURS and INVESTORS. We hold over 100 events worldwide and offer the most exclusive savings & benefit for Entrepreneurs. Build your business! http://www.efactor.com Follow us on twitter @efactorglobal Find us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/efactor

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: …

We created this group to support entrepreneurs of all types who want to step up their game and reside in Los Angeles, CA. Our Purpose: For you to share your wins/learnings in this forum so we can learn from them as a group. Also, keep us posted on your current projects and how we can help you as a community. We hold FREE LIVE and in-person masterminds once a month in various SoCal locations to collaborate and network with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Along with monthly guest expert speake …

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 …

ABOUT THE SECRET ENTOURAGE: Most of us go through life dormant, settle for a 9-5 job, a Toyota Camry and the trappings of life. We look at others driving Lamborghini’s and other exotic cars as arrogant and often find ways or reasons to justify why they have it and we don’t, assuming that they are either doing something illegal or have been passed on money from others. For the rest of us who wake up and feel that we are made for something greater, have more potential than what we use today, and …

"A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But most people don't allow the happy moment, because they're so busy trying to get a happy life." -Abraham Hicks Happy Singles with focusing on Fun, date and adventures This is a nice group of singles who want to expand their social circle.  It is where you will meet other professional, well-mannered and happy singles. We are chill, we love to laugh, adventures and have fun. We like to do activities that focus on volunteerism, music, dance and al …

Have you ever felt like making a big change in your life that will propel you on the way to success, but didn’t have a clue where to begin or what to do? Have you ever felt like you can do so much more but got stuck & never began? Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage to act in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished that the others saw your true value, value which you DO possess? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a …

Technori Meetup LA is a group of impassioned starters, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general startup enthusiasts who have a deep love for Los Angeles and who want to see our emerging startup community flourish. By way of editorial content and an assortment of events throughout the year, Technori is dedicated to fostering relationships and building a startup community, not just a startup economy. One of the group’s primary events is Technori Pitch. Held monthly, the event h …

Are you a a tech startup founder? Let's organize events to help each other crowdsource tasks that founders can't do alone. How about user-generated content writing parties? Market research events where everyone brings 25 copies of a survey for the group to fill out? Usability/UX testing demo days, where we take turns critiquing each other's apps? The possibilities are endless. We're all in the same boat, so we might as well help each other succeed.

We provide business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals a venue to promote their business, acquire new prospects, exchange contact information and get referrals in a friendly group where newcomers always feel welcome.

The Brentwood Professional Business Network (“BPBN”) is a group of professionals and entrepreneurs located on the Westside of Los Angeles, California. Our goal is to establish contacts within our membership to support our clients while at the same time increasing business and improving our professional practices. We meet regularly to share details of our endeavors with the other members who assist us in reviewing concepts such as marketing and growth strategies. Developing a familiarity with one …

We are amazing women, born between the years of 1946 and 1964.  We are business owners, entrepreneurs, and/or self-employed.  We are the single largest economic group in the United States today.  We are strong.  We are smart.  We've learned a lot, experienced a lot, and we're ready to share what we've learned, support each others' endeavors, and benefit from the experiences and wisdom of our sisters. While we're "finding our legs", we'll try some morning, some evening, and some weekend meet-ups, …

Designers + Geeks is a popular monthly event that brings together designers, developers, artists, and geeks of all types. Now in San Francisco and New York - we'll be starting in Los Angeles soon.

Interested in startups but don't know where to start? Let us help you navigate the tech scene and introduce you to entrepreneurs attempting to change the world. Our free events include "Intro to the LA Startup Community" and "Fireside chats" with some of most well respected CEOs in LA, both of which are followed by drinks and networking

JFE (Jews For Entrepreneurship) Network is the leading and largest organization and platform for connecting entrepreneurs and investors, and accelerating innovation in the Jewish community nationwide. We launched in San Francisco and Silicon Valley in November 2009. We opened a chapter in New York City in 2012 and are now bringing the Silicon Valley spirit of entrepreneurship to LA and other U.S. locations. Over the past 3 years we have hosted numerous pitch events, seminars, speaker panels, and …

"Your personal tour guide to the LA tech & startup community!" www.SiliconBeachLA.com Also at home at the main community site:  http://siliconbeachla.com/community-3/groups/meetup-silicon-beach-la/

Are you interested in meeting VC’s, Founders, Models, artists, Leaders etc in a social and cultural atmosphere where everyone is not pitching them? Are you interested in making connections with the startup scene in SF as well as become a connection in LA for the startup scene in SF? Then, please join Startup Mind SF-West LA Chapter. The following are the links to the startup and social networking meetups we organize in SF: www.startupclubUS.com and http://www.meetup.com/SocialStartup

This is a group for anyone who aspires to be WORLD CLASS. This is a place where entrepreneurs and business owners both young and old unite and network. Common minds are pulling together to share ideas and ways on how to take their businesses to the next level. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you are well seasoned or just getting started in your careers. Also we'll talk about business concepts that will be help take your business to the next level weekly. NON STOP TO THE TOP.

Founded in April 2012, the Women Entrepreneurs Club is a group for dynamic, creative, educated, and forward-thinking Los Angeles women to share their ideas, career stories, and goals as they embark on non-traditional careers. The group is a forum for women to post ideas, events, and collaborate on projects. During our monthly meetings, we will have speakers lead discussions on various topics, such as taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, financial planning, balancing work and family, and prac …

RISE to New Heights in Your Life & Business. Are You An EnterpRISING Entrepreneur? Calling all dream makers, dream chasers and world changers. This group is for anyone who is serious about making their creative dreams real- (the one you really feel like GOD gave you) and want to be part of a group of men & women who are ready to RISE up to new levels of success and press play on their aspirations. How Can TSM Help You? This group is dedicated to serious training, developing relationships/partne …

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 …

A professional business networking group for men and woman, in the Sherman Oaks area, with open categories.

This is a lunch networking group that gets together every other week to have lunch and network and give referrals to each other and grow their business.

This group is dedicated to building a community of people interested in applying technology to fitness, health and wellness. If you are an entrepreneur, developer, designer, work in fitness or health related industries and have a strong interest in being a part of a growing LA community, join us!