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 …

Like the fictional brain in a vat, artificial minds are useless if they are not connected to the real world. Embodied cognitive systems require bodies and worlds where they can interact, explore, and learn. An open framework which connects artificial minds to devices in the real or virtual worlds is therefore of paramount importance. This undertaking involves both building the framework, a mind server, and building cognitive systems, minds, which can be instantiated on demand to control mobile d …

The Los Angeles Developers User Group has been going for over 15 years. Originally we were the LA Visual Developers User Group, then the LA Delphi User Group, and more recently, The LA Developers User Group. Our meetups feature the extensive participation of the members - presenters should be prepared for comments and questions throughout the meeting, and if we really like you, some friendly technical heckling as well ! Many presentations are made by members. These days we do Windows, Mac, Mobil …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

This is a community whose main focus is Adobe Edge Animate with a designer/developer workflow targeting multiple screens. Secondary focus: CSS3, HTML5, javascript and anything web related.

We need to build a stronger community of coders and web developers. This is a group for all people in West Los Angeles who like to drink and talk about code. Let's focus it to Frontend and Javascript, but if any backend devs want to show up, they'd be more than welcome.

These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire Los Angeles metropolita …

Los Angeles Accessibility and Inclusive Design Group We are accessibility and inclusive design practitioners of differing abilities who want to help practitioners who are either unaware of or hesitant to engage in accessible and inclusive design. Many of us work in large organizations with just one or two other colleagues in similar roles, as independent consultants, or in small businesses alone. This is a great way to meet other web accessibility and inclusive design practitioners. If you would …

Silicon Beach Start-Ups was formed to get together like minded people involved in tech start-ups on the West Side of Los Angeles. The founders run a start-up making and marketing mobile applications out of their offices in Santa Monica. This group is for entrepreneurial types to get together share their victories, defeats and help each other out generally. I've set-up a Q&A section at http://siliconbeachstartups.org/ for anyone that needs help.

We made the internet. The Internet Creators Guild is a Union of Web Developers, Programmers and Other People Who Made and Continue to Make The Internet Exist. We Gather With the Intent of Promoting the Irreplaceable and Unique Talent of Programming and Making the Internet Happen. This Ability is Special and not necessarily present in Non-Web Developers or Programmers. As such it Needs to Be Recognized as a Unique Irreplaceable Ability that is Never Under Any Circumstances Accessible to people wh …

There is no doubt that tablets will become pervasive throughout leisure, commerce, and education.  What remains to be seen is who will forge the path.  This group will unify developers, designers, and users of tablet devices.  We'll have industry speakers, panel discussions, and technology showcases.  Join if you have any interest in forging the mobile future.

We will be meeting monthly to showcase new technology from around the world followed by networking. 5-7 presenters show demo of their technology and answer questions (5+5min). The idea is to promote new technologies to tech-interested public, as well as potential clients, employees and investors. Finally, to provide inspiration and networking opportunities to those who want to find their passion by watching and interacting with others who are pursuing what they love. Marvel at the latest in cool …

FounderPanel events are panel discussions with the top technology/business founders who teach entrepreneurs actionable skills to scale their startups into successful companies. Sponsored by: OSURV, AMBORSE, DATAPOP & BLANKSPACES Twitter: @FounderPanel Facebook: Facebook.com/FounderPanel SOLD OUT 06/05/2013: The CFO Role (5) Panelists SOLD OUT 03/21/2013: Branding Your Company (5) Panelists SOLD OUT 01/31/2013: Pivoting Your Startup (4) Panelists SOLD OUT 11/28/2012: Surviving Year 1 (9) Paneli …

We are Tech in Motion: LA. This group is designed for anyone and everyone interested in technology. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field or simply want to know more about the industry this is the place for you. Tech in Motion: LA is designed for you, so let’s make this group amazing and help bring the sprawling Los Angeles Tech community closer and do something great! Have something cool you want to hear discussed? Tell us about it! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedicated to offe …

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.meetup.com/startupmindSF and http://www.meetup.com/SocialStartup

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 …

ThoughtWorks invented the Technology Radar (thoughtworks.com/radar) to track new technologies that ought to be adopted, trialed, and assessed. This group is for people who want to collaborate, research and produce their own radar (as ThoughtWorks recommends) to actively keep up with new technologies, even when they can't persuade management to go along with those new technology recommendations.

NextSpace @ Amplify is an innovative workspace & collaborative coworking community. Your Best Work Happens Here. Venice Beach is a unique convergence of art, tech, creativity and innovation. Smack-dab in the middle of it is NextSpace's 5th location on Amplify's new accelerator campus. The Amplify campus is purpose-built for working, learning and networking, and NextSpace @ Amplify will provide the perfect complement of coworking and community to the energy and talent found in the Amplify acceler …

The "Make Music Happen" Hackathon will take place April 27th, 2013 in Venice Beach Make Music Hackathon is a 2 day long coding jam session bringing together the areas most talented developers to build amazing music based applications using API's from top Music Platforms. Teams or individuals are set to create inspiring and innovative music based apps using various provided API's. At the end they will be judged by a panel and rewards will be given out. Please register and leave us a line :) Rya …

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!

LA Tech Recruiters is creating a community of Tech Recruiters coming together to meet like-minded Recruiters and exchange ideas and best practices in the evolving Tech scene in Los Angeles, Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Within this community we are promoting mentoring along with professional development within a open forum for Tech Recruiters to share their experiences. And we plan to have fun doing it.   Software engineers are also welcomed to join this group to gain knowledge and give feedbac …

Anyone can startup an online business but how many are actually doing it effectively? Our group is going to focus on understanding why some startups are insanely successful while others fail. This common interest brings us together to network, to socialize, and to discuss learnings and opportunities to build a truly successful digital startup.