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 …

Founded in December 2009 by Jamika Jermon, Young Blacks of LA celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the LA Area with diverse weekly events (that won't break the bank). Experience local culture, networking, and substance with open-minded, educated professionals in their twenties and thirties.YBLA consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about the LA Area culture. Furthermore, our group welcomes people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientat …

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY – JANUARY 31 The Los Angeles Chapter of Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) will hold its next networking meeting on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Association, 110 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 900141-2006. JANUARY 31 IS A FREE ADMISSION EVENT The happy hour/networking event will be highlighted by a speech from David Freeman, an energy executive, engineer, attorney and author who is one of the leaders in American energy policy and currentl …

LA's Finest people and LA's Finest venues!! Socialize, mingle and have fun with music and entertainment industry professionals. We specialize in brining people together for an evening of music, fun and enjoyment. This group is for young "spirited" people that enjoy life and want to live everyday to the fullest. Entertainment professionals(FASHION, MUSIC & FILM),sports industry,comedians, artist and entrepreneurs are part who this group caters to. Come join the fun and be exposed to another side …

SOCAL Business Ties 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, an i …

This group is for young women between the ages of 25-35 who are married. Being married does not define me, and if it doesn't define you either, this group is for you. This is for women who want to form a network of positive females in their life who will motivate and inspire them to be their best. We meet up and get coffee, drinks, lunch or dinner at someone's home or out on the town. The purpose of this group is to help bring young women together (in a way that's not about getting a man) so tha …

Entrepreneur Alliance Group is a dynamic group of Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Professionals with a focus on creating great success and wealth!  If you manage your own business, are thinking about starting a business, or would like to be in the company of entrepreneurs, innovators and financiers, you should join.  The founders of this group are young, business-minded entrepreneurs that are tired of traditional networking and decided to spice-up the way we meet people. We want our mem …

Freelancing 101 is part education, part networking, and part support group. It was created to help address the common challenges and fears that both newbie and seasoned freelancers face. We will hear from freelance professionals on a variety of topics in a lecture format that is followed by Q&A, networking and socializing. Not only should you come to learn but to also contribute your own experiences, share your own horror and success stories, and meet others who are at different points on the sa …

The Young Professionals of North Orange County (YP-NOC) is an organization founded to meet the social and networking needs of ambitious, young professionals in and around the communities of Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Yorba Linda, Placentia and Buena Park. This organization brings the future leaders of North Orange Country together through various activities and events throughout the year. YP - NOC provides opportunities to meet new people, engage in leadership opportunities, and develop relation …

Wanted to combine the Groups I Love Marketing & Young Marketing Pros. Whether you are new to the area, new to the industry, or just want to learn something new, join the Young Marketing Pros! We host events throughout West LA so stay tuned and we will do our best to bring together like-minded professionals!

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 …

As seen in The New York Times, Forbes ("Best of the Web") and Cosmopolitan Magazine ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty Los Angeles events are held at the hippest venues and "combine business networking with social fun." (Forbes) In addition to our "classic" NetParty Networking Events which combine both business and social networking, we also sponsor purely social events, purely business events, speed networking, young professionals travel and more. Join our Meetup Group to connect with other LA …

HELLO Y'ALL... IM ALWAYS UP TO SOMETHING & ALWAYS ITCHIN' TO GO SOMEWHERE... SO MANY GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING THAT I WANT TO BE ABLE TO EASILY INVITE YOU GUYS SO I CREATED THIS GROUP "GET SWEETENED" ;P SO WHY "GET SWEETENED"? SWEET \ˈswēt\ TO ME MEANS SO MANY THINGS: -cool, fresh, -pleasing to the taste, mind or feelings -marked by gentle good humor or kindliness -delicately pleasing to the ear or eye -played in a straightforward melodic style -very good or appealing -much loved, d …

Young Healthcare Professionals – LA is a community for socializing and learning. YHP-LA was founded in 2011 by a diverse group of policy researchers, clinicians, consultants, and entrepreneurs in healthcare. We organize events like speaker series, panel discussions, and networking dinners. Our mission is to connect and inform a cross-sector community of rising healthcare leaders. We hope this will empower these professionals to take on big challenges in healthcare. This Meetup Group aims to fac …

Startup California and Startup LA are regions of The Startup America Partnership a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case See www.startupcal.org for more information. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young companies that grow create jobs. As a core American value, entrepreneurship is critical to the country’s long term success and it’s time to step up our game. GOALS We have three main goals: 1. Provide valuable resou …

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 …

We are an Open Forum for ALL entrepreneurs, actors, comedians, executives, politicians or anyone wanting to improve their pitching and public speaking skills. This is the fun and friendly UnToastmaster style group in which anyone can just show up, pitch, and win prizes. I'm starting a competitive pitch club which is needed here in LA. Depending on demand, we will meet every other week and similar to Barcamps and Unconferences. A pitch competition is held each evening and we crowdsource the vote …

We understand that like minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances amongst each other. If you are career-minded, confident, possess upstanding character with a strong will and vision, this meetup is for you. A gathering of Black Professionals from all over the Los Angeles area who come together in a social and informal setting to make new friends and contacts in the professional arena. There will be many professional events including monthly …

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 …

Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in meeting other like minded professionals? How would you like to have 30+ bussiness owners marketing your services and goods to their clients? Welcome to Pipeline professionals where we pass over 1 million dollars in referrals annually and fivers gain.

CEOSPACE LATINO is an initiative under the umbrella organization CEOSpace International.  CEOSpace Latino is an opportunity for Hispanic Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles to celebrate entrepreneurship, network, and become educated on various topics that impact our businesses. We welcome all Hispanic Entrepreneurs!!! CEOSpace International  has helped thousands of business owners raise BILLIONS of dollars over the last 20 years. We help Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Inve …

Glendale Young Professionals (GYP) is a program of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce that connects, develops, and empowers its members, while bridging the gap between generations and serving its community. GYP hosts monthly networking events ranging from formal lectures with leaders in business to informal mixers at local bars and restaurants.

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 …

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 …

Say what? Leave your business cards at home? No business talk allowed here? You won't hear that in this group. We are a group committed to learning from each other's pitches and marketing techniques. Join us at any of our pitch parties and learn share your products and services and receive feedback on your approach. This group is perfect for everyone who: *Owns and business and wants to improve their marketing techniques *Doesn't own a business but is interested in starting a part-time business …

When you're young and pursuing a passion, one of the hardest things is finding like minded people. The type of people who understand why you aren't 'doing what everyone else is doing'. Whether you've lived in LA for awhile or are a newcomer to the city, this group is for all of us in our 20's who are trying to make something for ourselves. We stay up late working into the night, sometimes having to skip things we'd like to do because we have to get up early the next morning for a meeting, to fin …

Are you an Entrepreneur that has built successful companies? Smart person that has what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you have a great idea that you would like to partner up with someone to build a company? This group is designed for entrepreneurs that would like to meet other entrepreneurs and share ideas, possibly meet potential business partners and socialize in a relaxed setting outside of suits, board rooms, the shark tank etc. Come have a couple drinks, meet new people and see how you …

Hi! I am looking to start a collaborative phone Mastermind Meetup with likeminded Entrepreneurs. The concept is we meet once a week at a designated time for a conference call for a minimum of one hour/maximum of 90 minutes. It is a Commitment to share the best of yourself...your talents, skills, and experience. Its a wellspring of resources and encouragement, constructive feedback, stimulation, and mutual empowerment. Its a place to bring challenges and ask for support, and to do so in an interd …