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.

Hey there! Welcome to Eclectica! I am a Los Angeles native who has constantly traveled a little ways away from the mainstream path. I never really had an interest in sports, politics or mainstream culture. It took me a long while to realize that there wasn’t really a problem with who I was or what I was capable of accomplishing. With that said, I have always felt positive that there are many others who have a strong desire to meet, relate and celebrate who we are and what we have to offer. I am …

This group is for inventors who want to be both educated on the invention process and are interested in sharing their invention experiences with others. All meetings will have both of these elements. This group is led by Eric P. Rose, NPDP, MBA. Eric is a 30+ year veteran of invention and product development. He is a named inventor on over 70 patents issued or pending worldwide. Eric is also an Adjunct Professor of Product Innovation in the MBA program at Pepperdine University. Napoleon Hill, au …

Catalyst Pioneers is a group for catalysts, change makers, paradigm shifters, innovators, out-of-the-box thinkers, and social entrepreneurs. We are about finding solutions to relevant social problems both locally and globally. Our goal is to inspire each other, offer support, share ideas & resources, and collaborate. Some of us may have our own projects that we're working on. Some of us may decide to collaborate on projects together. We may decide to do a project together as a whole group. It's …

… Spaces are limited, so sign up as an individual or with a team to secure your spot and join us for a weekend of innovation, creativity, artistry, and 3-Dimensionality! Apply at: http://www.meetup.com/indiecade/ For more info contact gamejam@indiecade.com . For more on IndieCade visit http://www.indiecade.com To register for our annual festival and conference visit: http://www.indiecade.com/index.php/2011/tickets/  

The National Business Experts (TNBE) was founded by Gia Heller, to empower American business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive in any economy through cutting edge social media strategies, innovative education, and invaluable community networking. Unlike most network groups, TNBE has proven strategies to dramatically increase the exposure of its members’ businesses. After successful launches in several other markets, TNBE is expanding to Los Angeles as its inaugural chapter in the state of Calif …

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.caypenmag.com/contribute.  Gain access to people who have “been there” and “done that” including venture capital financing, authors, a renowned indus …

Entrepreneurs, innovators, value creators. You know who you are. We're about to activate the West LA startup scene - and you're invited! If you're defining the future of technology, media, entertainment, gaming, mobile, social, Internet, or any new media - then you ARE Silicon Beach. Techies, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Marketers, Deal Makers, Pixel Wizards, Video Artists, Producers.... are coming together to put West LA on the map. Join us to show off your goods, launch your tech company, learn n …

Co-founded by TechZulu and the Entrepreneurship Association at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Spotlight: LA Tech is a showcase for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a toast to those who build and innovate and a gathering of students, professionals and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This quarterly series consists of 5-6 five-minute stage demonstrations by passionate tech innovators, followed by a closing SuperDemo given by a thought leader in the community. The program is gu …

… It is about creating cultures that inspire innovation and collaboration, without envy or knowledge hoarding. The direct result of this type of system is the ability to do more with fewer people and the ability to attract and retain a higher caliber of talent. Creating remarkable organizations The goal of management 3.0 is to create a remarkable organization that will outperform competitors. This is done by introducing advanced dynamics that can instigate a company wide chain reaction of indiv …

… We feel this will be an excellent venue to exchange ideas and talk about web technology, innovation, open source, share our knowledge and experience with one another. Tell us how technology is changing the world. Anyone interested in tech is welcome!

… America is a country of innovation, and we need a vibrant generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to make this happen." ~~Lynn Sarkany, Founder Check us out--I guarantee that you'll be glad you did! :) Don't forget your business cards!

Co-Parenting for Prospective Moms and Dads - OPEN To LGBT and STRAIGHT ALLIES Co-Parenting: "parenting together" An innovative family structure for those marginalized from society's traditional view of families, ie. LGBT and/or single moms and dads, the term can refer to an adult (or adults plural) who shares parenting responsibilities, but is not romantically involved with the birth mother. CO-GENDER DISCUSSION AND SUPPORT GROUP. Explore this innovative family structure with personal stor …

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 …

… America is a country of innovation, and we need a vibrant generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to make this happen. ~~Lynn Sarkany, Founder Check us out--I guarantee that you'll be glad you did! :) Don't forget your business cards!

… It is an excellent venue to exchange ideas and talk about code, architecture, innovation, and open source in general.  Tell us how PHP based technology is changing the world. Anyone interested in PHP is welcome! We also help organizing the local startup events and help bringing together developers and web entrepreneurs for possible business opportunities...   Join us at LinkedIn group:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1833081 Join us at Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_183 …