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What’s Holding Me Back? — First Conversation

What’s Holding Me Back? — First Conversation

Thu, Oct 15, 12:30 AM
From Late-Stage Professional Paralysis: Experienced·Capable·Stuck

### What’s Holding Me Back? — First Conversation This first gathering is centered on one question: **What’s holding me back?** For many of us, the problem isn’t lack of experience, intelligence, education, motivation, or willingness to work. We may have spent decades building careers, judgment, skills, contacts, and financial resources. And yet we’re stuck. Why? Is it fear of failure? Too many options? Loss of structure? Perfectionism? Risk aversion? Age? Lack of confidence? Not knowing where to start? Not having the right people around us? Being conditioned for years to look for jobs rather than create income? Or something else entirely? This is not a brainstorming session about business ideas—at least not yet. The goal is to have an honest conversation with other experienced professionals about **why capable, motivated people can become paralyzed at this stage of their working lives**, and what may be getting in our own way. This is not a self help group. It's just my way of trying to get unstuck by meeting and talking to likeminded people. I ultimately want this to lead to something professionally. Ideally a situation where I'm not trying to do whatever is next on my own - which I think is a major limiting factor for myself. I'm not creating a cult. No pitches. No presentations. No need to have answers. Just a small group of people trying to understand the question together.

1 attendee
Networking with Professionals in a multitude of industries!

Networking with Professionals in a multitude of industries!

Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 AM
From Beverly Hills Entrepreneur and Business Network
4.7

Networking with Professionals

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4 attendees

Living an authentic life - Part 1

Wed, Oct 7, 1:30 AM
From MGM Making Great Men Long Beach
4.8
2 attendees
Early Career in Data, Data Science & AI

Early Career in Data, Data Science & AI

Thu, Oct 1, 1:00 AM
From PyLadies of Los Angeles
4.8

**Early Career in Data,** **Data Science** **& AI** Beyond the headline news, we'll discuss what using AI actually looks like at work, how to stand out as an early-career candidate, learning opportunities, AI for python coding and the latest hiring trends across data and AI. No matter your technical knowledge base, you'll find this session helpful. This is an in-person event and co-hosted by Ray Toal (professor at LMU) and Loyola Marymount University. Our meeting will take place at Doolan Hall, Room 219. https://www.lmu.edu/resources/campusmaps/westchester/

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10 attendees
Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team l a16z SF TechWeek

Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team l a16z SF TechWeek

Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 AM
From Los Angeles Startup Founder 101
4.4

Calling technical founders, builders, operators! What if the person you need to build your next big idea is already in the room? **Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)** Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team flips traditional networking on its head. Instead of exchanging business cards and making small talk, participants get the ONE minute to pitch themselves, their ideas, or what they’re looking to build - then connect with people who bring the complementary skills, experience, capital, or vision they need. **❯ Whether you’re:** \* 🚀 A founder looking for a co-founder or early team member \* 🧠 A builder, engineer, designer, or operator looking for your next project \* 💡 An aspiring entrepreneur searching for the right idea or team \* 💰 An investor looking to discover emerging talent and opportunities \* 🌎 A professional looking to expand your network and find your next collaboration It’s a matchmaking room for people who want to build. Come with an idea, a skill, a problem you want to solve - or simply an open mind. Bring your pitch. Find your people. Build what’s next. **❯ About Host** [Serephina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serephina-ha/) is a VC-backed founder turned investor based in San Francisco - MIT alum. She is General Partner at [Axci Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axcicapital/), Series A+ DeepTech VC firm and Managing Director at Founder Institute LA & Boston. Apply to the [Founder Institute Fall 2026 cohort](https://fi.co/los-angeles) led by Serephina Ha. **❯❯ Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)**

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1 attendee

In Person and ON ZOOM! Whatever you wish!!

Wed, Oct 14, 2:15 AM
From Common Space Toastmasters
5.0

Isn't it TIME for you to try something new? Something that can improve your confidence and possibly change your life? There's a reason Toastmasters has survived for 100 years and become a world-wide organization. Attend a meeting and see why! Come in person OR join via Zoom. https://commonspace.toastmastersclubs.org

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Mentoring events in Los Angeles can be either online or in-person, depending on the group organizers. Check event details for format specifics.

Meetup facilitates connections, but the formation of a dedicated mentor-mentee relationship is not guaranteed and depends on individuals' interactions.

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Frequency varies. Some career mentoring groups meet regularly, while others may convene around specific events or projects. Check each group's schedule.

Beyond participation, you can host events, offer your skills, or promote group activities to contribute meaningfully to a mentoring group in Los Angeles.

Meetup aims to cater to diverse interests, but availability depends on the local community. New groups can form as demand for specific careers arises.