Startup California and Startup OC are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. 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. Startup Orange County is part of the Startup California ecosystem, and has three key goals: 1. Provid …

Where innovation, Technology, business and Investment come together. A non-profit community based center for public benefit providing incubation, training, mentoring and funding resources for entrepreneurs throughout the 14 cities of the South Bay. Currently accepting applications for Charter tenants in the 1108 Sartori #108, Torrance center to open August 1st. www.theentrepreneurialcenter.org or 310-930-3094

Rockfield Labs is put together by a group of awesome and nerdy serial tech entrepreneurs. Our goal is to help you build your product using the best practices and methods for web and mobile app rollout. Connect with the best speakers, find nerdy technophiles, partner up with a hackers, find business developers to rock our technology ideas, get mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs and most importantly, help you build your big f'ing idea. So if you've got a great idea but don't have all the right too …

SuccessBlossoms.com is looking to meet up at entrepreneur seminars, workshops, and events throughout Los Angeles, CA. Group started because we hate when we have to go to a business event alone. We're looking forward to developing Entrepreneur "Study Buddies".The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely path but it doesn't have to be. Our organization is supplying business tips in a community environment to help entrepreneurs set up, develop strategic plans, and achieve growth within their respect …

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 …

Feeling inspired?Create it. Got Spare Parts? Build it. Have an idea? Launch it Find out what is new and exciting in the tech world. See product demos from industry leaders and hear their stories. The tech is out there, so utilize it and find your team to create the next innovation. Join us and connect the different tech communities into an immersive experience. diy          web                         H MAKErs - TECHnology - Mobile APPlication E N If you are interested in gadgets, gamificatio …

Welcome to SoCal Startup Pitchfest! A quarterly gathering of people who want to pitch their best start-up business ideas. Wether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a brand new startup, or simply just need a place to test your idea... We're excited to have you join us! Absolutely everyone is welcome. NO IDEA IS TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE. You don't have to pitch to attend. In fact, you can just sit in the back of the room with your shades on, if that's your thing. :) We really like to see and hear start …

This is a group for curious people who have the Social entrepreneurship spirit. People who are interested in looking at our current social problems and finding ways to create a business model around it.

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 …

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For startup entrepreneurs who are passionate about developing customers and markets in a disciplined, iteractive, and measured way that will apply to your start up. Recurring monthly event every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at eVillage Conference Room A, 342 1/2 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866. Next meeting will be on March 12, 2013 and will be meeting through July 2013.

This group is for existing and new entrepreneurs seeking a place to present, gain feedback and access to funding platforms. Improve upon business plans, streamline the proof-of concept process, and direct the path to a profitable venture. We provide training, pitching sessions, and serve as an entrepreneurial hub to support scalable ventures. iVentLABS Business Accelerator has the mission to propel 500 firms to $5MM in gross revenues in five-years! Is your firm next? We will offer a combination …

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 …

AngelHack Hackathon Workshops are a place for industry leaders, hackers, and entrepreneurs to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to talk about API's, SDK's, and how to use new and creative ideas to empower a new generation of developers.

It does't take a village to start a business, but a little help along the way couldn't hurt. FastStart.studio is a mixed-use business incubator in Irvine. FastStart.events are our free events to help entrepreneurs in Orange County. Meet other entrepreneurs and learn from awesome subject matter experts on subjects like; Lean Startup Strategy, Rapid Prototyping, Angel Investors, Creating a Team and Mobile platforms. The goal of FastStart.events is to provide OC with a location and the content that …

Passion.Purpose.Profit. Make Your Mark! Mastermind is a community of like-minded, entrepreneurial spirits coming together in a nurturing environment to challenge ourselves beyond limits, moving outside of our comfort zones into our life and business SUCCESS zone so that we can do what were we meant to do on this planet...To Make our Mark on the world! What does it mean to "Make Your Mark"? Part of being human is striving to understand your life's purpose -- that single most significant reason fo …

This is group for anyone interested in collaborative innovation, new venture development and project management.  We will learn how to use the INNOVATEstudio.com application and have experts in agile project management, software development, product design, startup financing and other topics of interest speak to the group.

This group is all about bringing together ideas, execution, and funding. There is movement happening in Southern California and we can all take part in this experiment to make it the next big hub of successful startups. Please join us whether you just have an idea, you are on the development side, you are a doer, an investor, a lean practitioner, or just want to meet future successful entrepreneurs in your community.

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …

In a world of professional networking opportunities, it's difficult to find genuine groups of people, worthy of your time. Sure you can look online, but the Internet can be full of distractions, and flakes. MAX NETWORK is about building real relationships, with real people. MAX NETWORK offers a regular series of ultra-dynamic networking mixers, that are designed to not suck. Whether it's a lecture, a cocktail party, a skill-share event, or an entrepreneurs bootcamp, MAX NETWORK earnestly seek …

The Titan Network is a social and professional association of Cal State Fullerton undergrads, graduates, and alumni. The Titan Network is a platform for career prospecting, and job networking. It's also a great place to exchange ideas, ask for assistance, share your skills, and catch up with colleagues. Whether it's a lecture, a cocktail party, a skill-building seminar, or an entrepreneurs bootcamp, the Titan Network is designed to bring CSUF professionals together in a meaningful, trust-worth …