This group was started to create a forum for experienced and aspiring web/mobile software entrepreneurs: product strategists, CTOs, hackers, CEOs, COOs, designers, developers/engineers, Scrum coaches, information architects, project managers. We will meet frequently to dscuss the rapidly changing web/mobile consumer software space: - New technologies - New apps! - Cutting-edge hardware releases - Startup process and incubation - Open systems - Development process efficiency/theory - Idea i …

When traveled alone, the journey of a web startup can be confusing and grueling. That's why we're creating a community to help web entrepreneurs and technical founders to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. As Startup Camp grows, we plan on gathering more resources to provide support for early stage startups. We will host events and workshops 1 to 2 times a month. The format will mainly be "presentation" style, informal "mixer" type events, or peer-to-peer sharing. Our events ty …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) Get together with other Marketers & Business Owners who want to learn the in's and out's of the Internet Marketing. Come to this Meetup if some of the questions below apply to you: What is Internet Marketing / Social Media, and how is it used by businesses and Entrepreneurs? Don't know where to start with your Internet presence, or how to build a BLOG?  Come and find out!  You can do …

Space... It's Closer Than You Think® brought to you by 62MileClub A series of conversations and networking regarding the upcoming renaissance in the space industry. Participation in this group is open to: - Non-space Professionals and Entrepreneurs who would like to learn more about what is 'New Space.'* & - Space industry professionals of all types. On October 4, 2004 a private group led by aerospace engineer Burt Rutan with financial support by Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) completed a …

Boxaplex is a co-working space in West Hollywood, California. Tired of working alone, or in a crowded (and noisy) coffee shop? We have desks for rent in a bright and modern office, where you can network with like-minded professionals and get...stuff...done. Started by Boxador (www.boxador.com), an online technology incubator. We would like to meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs, user experience designers, web developers, software engineers, information architects, idea incubators or ju …

As a business owner or professional you know that social media is here to stay, but you may not have the time or the know-how to make it work for your business. In this upcoming meetup I want to work on our "message".  Are you trying to build your business?  I am and I finally figured out that I have to be sure of what my message is.  It comes down to - what is my message? This meetup group is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, at-home business, multi-level marketers.  All of us a …

Welcome to “ The LA Business Networking Group (LABNG)”. LABNG has grown to over 2000 members and has earned a stellar reputation as one of the premier business networking groups in LA. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. Last year, Ilana Eberson, President of the company, won a spot in the Top 100 Small Business Influencer Award. This was an exciting acknowledgement for the …

GBN is a non-profit providing the owners and decision-makers of socially and environmentally conscious businesses a time and place for connecting, sharing, deal-making and networking. Our mission is to connect those who understand the importance and opportunity of environmentally friendly commerce. If this is you, or you would like to learn more about what that means, we host local gatherings to promote a better tomorrow! On the second Tuesday of every month since April, 2006, GBN has hosted the …

The Los Angeles .NET Developers Group is The Premier Forum for Los Angeles Area .NET Developers. The purpose of the organization is to support local developers and businesses with the latest information and education on Microsoft .NET technologies. Our Group is over 10 years old and meets the first Monday of every month. We are a group that participates and organizes events for the LA development community. LADOTNET Monthly Meeting on the first Monday of every month. LADOTNET Master's Series, a …

Pac IT Pros is an independent, non-profit user group for IT professionals. We hold our meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month with technical speakers presenting engaging and relevant information. At each meeting we share our experiences and ideas as well as discussing new products and software, troubleshooting techniques, and business strategies. Our meetings are open to all business professionals with an interest in technology and we strive to provide a community for business networking and …

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106 Miles is a network of startup founders, engineers, and friends. Our mission is to strengthen the connections between SoCal tech startups and Silicon Valley resources. We help you to get the missing pieces your startup needs for the next level. Go to http://socal106miles.launchrock.com/ and enter your email for future VIP event reminders Our values are Reputation, Innovation, Solidarity, and Education. This is our SoCal group; see also our Silicon Valley group. Please join us if you're …

The South Bay Mobile User Group is dedicated to educating, promoting and supporting the mobile technology community in the Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. We gather once a month for presentations, discussion and networking. Some of the platforms we cover are iPhone, Droid, iPad and Windows Mobile. Our mission is to: Expose developers to different technologies in the arena of mobile software design Provide presentations of time saving development techniques Inform mobile developers an …

This group is focused on learning any and all information about the latest social media technology that is emerging into our world. From basics such as Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin to new platforms such as Pinterest and Google+, there is plenty to learn.

The purpose of this group is to have a local, all things Internet and Marketing forum in the South Bay. Specifically, the Beach Cities area. It will be where people can share information from each other. And the new things they've learned from our expert guests speakers. They will teach you how to Optimize you Internet presence and have tips for Making More $$ online. We'll be sharing info on how to get Higher Google Rankings to your Site & your Social Media. We'll discuss the importance of buil …

Google fans unite! Meet others in the greater Los Angeles area interested in developing apps on Google App Engine and for the business productivity suite Google Apps. This meetup has a technical and programming focus, but we also encourage those that are currently on or interested in learning more about Google Apps and App Engine to join! Join if you would like to: Network with fellow App Engine developers and Google Apps enthusiasts - Learn more about where Google technology is heading. Learn …

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 …

Downtown LA Startups is a group dedicated to bringing downtown Los Angeles entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing small business owners together to network and to support one another.  Having been someone who started my own business in an apartment in downtown, there is difficulty in finding support and networking opportunities for downtown LAers as we're usually transplanted here from elsewhere with the hopes and dreams of making it big in the big city. We aim to host events that benefit start- …

Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for investment. There are several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercialization of research, new development models, information and communications technologies, natural resources and infrastructure. The meetup will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for …

MISSION To create the synergy for member success VISION For multicultural entrepreneurs to have the same access to opportunities, information, education, and capital in order to secure growth and success regardless of ethnic origin. OBJECTIVES Conduct the necessary activities on order to assist members to: Acquire the necessary information to assist in achieving their goals Seek education and adopt technology in achieving competitive status Tap capital resources Business networking GOAL To maxim …

This is the Southern California Oracle Big Data Analytics Meetup Group. Our focus is to network with Oracle technology professionals and evangelists to share user experiences, conduct training sessions, as well as hear from industry experts on the latest developments around Oracle Big Data, NoSQL, Hadoop, R, Oracle Big Data Connectors, ODI,  Endeca Information Discovery, Oracle Business Intelligence Analytics, Exalytics, etc.

The LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group hosted by the LAX Chamber of Commerce will bring topics and events about web, social media, software and technology that will help you grow your business. A range of topics will be provided to benefit businesses small to large. Our goal is to bring together members of the local business community with members of the tech community. The LA area is home to many local small businesses that are hungry to learn and implement the latest in technology to help mak …

Keeping IT executives current on technology trends Offering strong networking opportunities

Women Inspire Tech is a solution based meetup. Our goal is to increase the number of women leaders in tech. Our Mission Statement is to take action and impact ourselves, to support women who also aspire to reach higher. Our meetups will be orchestrated to inspire boldness, with the intent to grow ourselves into leaders who touch people emotionally and empower others to contribute more than they ever have before. We view leadership as an action. We think leaders are made not born. We become leade …

Do you have an idea that could be your organization's next big thing, but you are unsure of what to do next? Innovate LA is a community for intrapreneurs; employees looking to create change and get things done within an organization. We believe that innovation can happen inside organizations of any size. All you need is someone with an idea and a champion to help navigate the waters of change. We offer a support organization for intrapreneurs and champions that will focus on providing content an …

Calling all LA Tech Leaders, Devops Leaders, IT Managers / Directors, Infrastructure Managers, Operations Managers and anyone who has leadership and/or decision making responsibilities and would like to network with others in the same boat. Do you straddle the line between DOING operations and RUNNING operations? The goal of this group is to be able to share our challenges, compare notes and become better informed tech leaders. What worked and what didn't. If you are in a leadership position an …

This group is Greentech Live/LA and covers all of California until new groups are formed. How it all works 'Greentech Live/LA' is now forming our core group of 100 GX3 ( Greentech Gapathon Group ) Leaders and Members that will be provided with valuable training and guidance from our GX3 Team to research, analyze and provide information to the group about Funders and Founders on Finding & Filling the Funding Gaps that exist in our industry. ( More details coming soon ) GX3 Members and Leaders wil …

Oh yes! it is a reality that the Economic and Social Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to improve significantly. According to the World Bank, the economy grew by 5.3 percent in 2012, and 5.6 percent in 2013. The bank predictions state that, the Continent's long-term growth will increasingly reflect interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. The bank's researchers highlighted that, urbanization, an expanding labor force, and the rise of the …