If you are starting a new business whether it is a social enterprise, tech or hi tech, the next facebook or something more modest you want to join us!  We are a group by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs specialising in starting up businesses. If you would like to help out let us know If you want to apply for Programme entry please check out the eligibillity. IP Bootstrap runs free and paid for sessions (to cover costs).  The free sessions are in the evening and typcially follow a case study, pres …

The world of business (and perhaps the whole world) works very differently than it did even a few years ago.  But the tools that many business leaders are using - and to some large extent the solutions they are being offered by service providers - haven't always kept pace.   However, some firms are offering new approaches more in keeping with the demands of today.  And, as is often the case, clients are actually leading the way on many of these topics, through the practical solutions they ha …

This group was created to provide a place to get together and talk about the Lean Startup methodology. Following the first Leancamp, which brought world-leading thinkers in related areas to London, we have expanded to explore connected disciplines which give us global competitive advantage in the UK. We look at how Lean Startup relates to some key UK and European strengths, such business model innovation, service design, design strategy, bootstrapping and visual thinking, among others.  We are …

… Over the past decade, the design, software and manufacturing industries have evolved practices that make launching businesses much simpler and more viable. Processes like Lean Startup, Business Model Generation and advice from 37 Signals make these practices accessible and easy to apply for entrepreneurs, saving time, improving focus and reducing market risk. Agile Entrepreneurship will meet occasionally, several times per year for practical workshops and unconferences around certain themes. …

The Ethical Brand Network exists to encourage dialogue and thought leadership. The network aims to be a hub for forward business thinkers and managers who wish to develop practices that can lead to better business models and communications. The network is concerned with: - Communications - Sustainability - CSR - Products and services - Human resources

Innovation Warehouse is a high growth startup community located in central London. This group is a forum to find and share information on any aspect of the Innovation Warehouse, such as collaborative business model, co-working space, events, activities, participation, programs, investment, mentoring, microlending.

GSUMMITx - Gamification in London is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and the …

We are a community of like minded individuals who are interested in NLP, the psychology of achievement and the winning mentality. Although we are new to Meet Up, for 12 years we have been conducting networking events, social events, workshops and getting together to help each other achieve our goals attracting people from all over the world. These goals are primarily for business however within that comes congruence, personal success and emotional stability. We endeavour to model excellence in a …

Purpose To provide a regular forum where we can share ideas, experiences and models for helping organisations become more social. And, in doing so, create new connections that lead to community. **Really important** This is not a social media marketing event. We will not be talking about Facebook, Twitter etc. This is about organisational culture, structure, and internal technologies and approaches. Participants We welcome people from a diverse range of backgrounds: academics, consultants, resea …

I have been teaching business skills to all kinds of artists for many years, and it is something that is in great demand. I have lots of ideas for meetups around this topic, including lectures, networking evenings, guest speakers, practice sessions etc. The aim is to make the meetups both worth your while and fun too. The truth is that because in the creation of art, the usual economic model of supply and demand does not work, we have to find our own demand. This means becoming our own ambas …

… Lean Lanchpad (aka "launchpad-class", from February 2012) You'll learn how to use a business model canvas to brainstorm each part of a company and customer development to get out of the classroom to see whether anyone other than you would want/use your product. Finally, you'll see how agile development can help you rapidly iterate your product to build something customers will use and buy. Each week will be a new adventure as you test each part of your business model. I recently signed up to …

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow!

ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers working for (or wanting to work for) web companies in London to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage techno …

  Community - Knowledge - Model: An eclectic community of entrepreneurs and innovators with great diversity of ideas working towards a common goal.

New fashion designers find it challenging to make a name for themselves. Aside from all the competition from the big names, it's a battle to differentiate themselves from the thousands of other designers trying to make it big in this make-or-break world of high fashion. I would therefore like to create a group that will help designers get a leg up through networking, discussing and sharing tips. The group is also welcome to fashionista's, influential bloggers, buyers, PR companies, models, fashi …

… We are looking for models, stylists, photographers, pr people, etc... and just people in general who will support this cause. If you are interested and would like to collaborate, please join our group. We are also looking for SPONSORS! Thank you