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UFO Enthusiasts of SoCal CE5 SKY WATCH EVENT
Sun, Aug 9, 3:00 AM**UFO Enthusiasts of SoCal invites you to a magical Sky Watch on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 8pm–11pm at Trailhead at the Top on Sugar Loaf Drive in La Cañada Flintridge.** Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars from the beautiful Cherry Canyon Park viewpoint, overlooking Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the glowing lights of Pasadena below. This is the perfect setting for sky observation, open-minded conversation, and peaceful exploration of the unknown. We’ll gather as a community to watch the night sky, share ideas, discuss UFOs/UAP, consciousness, and the mysteries above us, while also using CE5-inspired protocols to encourage peaceful contact through focused intention, meditation, and collective awareness. Whether you are a seasoned sky watcher, a curious first-timer, a skeptic, experiencer, researcher, or simply someone who loves the night sky, you are welcome here. Bring a chair or blanket, warm layers, water, a flashlight, binoculars or telescope if you have one, and an open mind. **Location:** Trailhead at the Top **Address:** Sugar Loaf Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 **Date & Time:** Saturday, August 8th, 2026, 8pm–11pm **Useful items:** Chair, Green Laser Pointer, Snacks & Water. \*\*NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON STARLAND DRIVE\*\* Parking may be limited near the trailhead, so please arrive early, carpool if possible, and be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood. Come curious, respectful, and ready for a peaceful, fascinating, and unforgettable evening looking up. The universe may have more to say than we think!
More Revenue, Less Admin: AI Small Business Meetup
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00 AMThis is a group for LA small business owners who are looking for a smarter way to run and grow their business. We meet regularly to share what's actually working: how we're finding better leads, cutting busywork, converting more customers, and getting our time back. AI tools happen to be a big part of how our members are doing it. Not because it's trendy, but because the results are real. **What to expect:** * Real talk from real owners, no fluff * Practical tactics you can take home and use that week * A room full of people who get what it's like to run a small business * AI tools to use to increase sales, reduce busywork, or make employees more productive Whether you're already using AI tools or have no idea where to start, you belong here. The only requirement is that you're serious about growing your business. **No pitches. Just owners helping owners.**
LA Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness: Business and Startups Networking Event
Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 AM**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-wellness-health-beauty-fitness-networking-pitch-event-tickets-1992481563994](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-wellness-health-beauty-fitness-networking-pitch-event-tickets-1992481563994)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** Connect with health, fitness, beauty, and wellness founders, startups, and professionals to network, collaborate, and grow your business. Step into a room full of innovators, founders, and professionals from across the **health, fitness, beauty, and wellness industries**. This networking event is designed to bring together individuals building brands, launching startups, investing in the sector, or offering services that support business growth and transformation in the wellness space. Whether you're launching a skincare line, developing a fitness app, running a wellness clinic, or building a health-tech startup, this event is your opportunity to **connect with like-minded professionals**, explore partnerships, and share ideas with others who are passionate about helping people feel and live better. The evening will feature **casual yet focused networking**, **1-minute elevator pitches**, and plenty of opportunities to meet future collaborators, co-founders, clients, or supporters. ### What to Expect: **1-Minute Elevator Pitches** – Founders, startups, and professionals can briefly introduce themselves and what they’re looking for (e.g. clients, partners, investment, services). **High-Quality Networking** – Meet people from across the health, wellness, beauty, and fitness space in a relaxed, friendly setting. **Business Development Opportunities** – Discover potential partnerships, clients, or new ventures. **Industry Diversity** – From wellness coaches and skincare founders to fitness tech developers and product designers—everyone’s welcome. ### **Who Should Attend** This event is ideal for anyone working in or building a business within the health, fitness, beauty, or wellness industries, whether you're launching something new or already established and looking to grow. It's a curated space for collaboration, business development, and meaningful networking. * **Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs** – From early-stage concepts to scaling brands in fitness, beauty, wellness, or health-tech. * **Wellness Coaches & Practitioners** – Including life coaches, yoga teachers, breathwork facilitators, holistic therapists, and alternative health professionals. * **Beauty Brand Founders & Product Developers** – Skincare, haircare, clean beauty, cosmetic products, and beauty tech innovations. * **HealthTech & FitTech Innovators** – Founders and developers building apps, wearables, platforms, or software focused on physical or mental wellbeing. * **Nutritionists, Dietitians & Wellness Experts** – Offering services, products, or platforms related to food, supplements, and health optimisation. * **Personal Trainers & Fitness Professionals** – Gym owners, performance coaches, online fitness entrepreneurs, or boutique studio founders. * **Investors & VCs** – Actively looking for promising startups in wellness, health, fitness, or beauty. * **Product Designers & Formulators** – Working on physical wellness products, supplements, or cosmetics. * **Consultants & Agencies** – Legal, branding, PR, marketing, e-commerce, or operations specialists working with wellness businesses. * **Retailers & Distributors** – Boutique shop owners, wellness marketplaces, or professionals exploring new product partnerships. * **Influencers, Creators & Content Strategists** – Focused on health, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle, looking to connect with brands and startups. * **Medical & Clinical Wellness Practitioners** – Functional medicine doctors, physiotherapists, and others bridging the gap between traditional and modern wellness. * **Students & Career Changers** – Looking to explore opportunities in the wellness space or build connections to launch their own brand. ### **Why You Should Attend** This event is your opportunity to connect with others who are shaping the future of health, fitness, beauty, and wellness. Whether you're just starting out or already running a successful venture, surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference. Attending means: * **Expanding your network** with people who work in your industry and speak your language * **Meeting potential collaborators, clients, or partners** you wouldn’t come across in your daily routine * **Sharing your story** in a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone’s here to connect * **Learning what others are building** and gaining insight into emerging trends across wellness, beauty, fitness, and health * **Building visibility and credibility** by being part of an active, forward-thinking business community If you’re serious about growing your brand, exploring new ideas, or simply meeting others in the space, this event gives you a place to be seen, heard, and supported. You never know who you’ll meet—or where one good conversation might lead. **Spaces are limited—register now to join a community passionate about shaping the future of wellness and personal wellbeing.** **Register now** to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience.
The Say-Do Gap: Why Execution Breaks Down—and How to Fix It
Fri, Aug 7, 3:15 PMJoin us for a candid and highly practical session with Dr. Dmitri Kossakovski, an engineering and business leader who has spent his career working in environments where execution failure isn’t just costly—it can derail products, delay critical systems, and cost companies their competitive edge. From NASA/JPL to Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups, Dmitri has operated at the intersection of deep technology and real-world delivery across domains including automotive, medtech, sensors, and advanced materials. And across all of these environments, he kept seeing the same pattern: Teams that look productive on paper—but quietly drift off course week after week. Plans are made. Status updates are shared. Progress appears to be happening. But underneath it all, the gap between what’s said and what actually gets done continues to widen. Instead of accepting this as the norm, Dmitri began tracking that gap. What started as a simple weekly habit—recording what was planned, what actually happened, and what comes next—evolved into a lightweight system he now calls the “Say-Do Gap,” and a tool he describes as a “Project Reality Ledger.” In this session, Dr. Kossakovski will break down the methodology behind the Say-Do approach, explain why simple tracking habits often outperform complex project management systems, and share what he learned building a product on nights and weekends while leading high-stakes R&D organizations. This is not a talk about theory—it’s a practical framework for anyone who wants to execute more effectively in the real world. Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or simply trying to execute more effectively in your own work, you’ll walk away with a practical approach you can apply immediately. *** ## **About the Speaker** Dr. Dmitri Kossakovski works at the intersection of deep technology and strategic business development, with over 20 years of experience spanning R&D leadership, technology partnerships, licensing, and M&A. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Caltech and an MS in Applied Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, along with an Executive MBA from the Drucker School. His career spans NASA/JPL, Fortune 500 companies, and venture-backed startups across domains including semiconductor materials, advanced coatings, thermal systems, sensors, and medical devices. On the business side, he has negotiated more than 25 transactions—including licensing agreements, research partnerships, and M&A—with organizations such as MIT, KAIST, Kyocera, Infineon, the DOE, and DARPA. He co-founded Pacific Scanning Corp (acquired by Agilent Technologies) and was part of the leadership team behind a successful exit at iGlass Technology. He currently contributes to strategic investment initiatives in medical innovation and serves on the boards of multiple startups. He is the author of 30+ U.S. patents.
Black Women's Network Monthly Business Entrepreneur Social Meeting
Sat, Aug 8, 5:00 PM**BWN's Next Meetup** Please see our website for meeting details. Meetings are in-person location details are on our website: Www.blackwomensnetwork.net Location: TBD - See Website [www.blackwomensnetwork.net](www.blackwomensnetwork.net) Each meeting provides an opportunity to Spotlight your BUSINESS and Networking to connect with potential Supporters, Teammates, Coaches, and New Sister-friends. Since March 1979, [BWN] Black Women's Network has been a beacon in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan business community that unites and welcomes black women in particular however, other urban professionals are welcome to participate. BWN supports by offering inspiring networking, volunteering and mentoring opportunities to support black female business, career and professional development. All who support the mission of uplifting, growing and developing the life experiences, careers and community of black women and girls are welcome. [)
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