- Business walk
- Hiking club for entrepreneurs
- Free
Free Business Walk for Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles
Next walk: date coming soon
- Free, no salesNo fees and nothing to buy
- About 2 hoursEasy pace, then coffee
- Outdoors in Los AngelesEasy-to-reach spots near Metro
- Real entrepreneursOwners, freelancers and first-time founders
- Partners and adviceMeet a co-founder, get honest feedback
- Date by emailWe send the date and meeting point
Walk and talk with other entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Find a partner or co-founder, test your business idea and get honest advice from people who have built companies. We walk an easy 2-mile city route in small groups, switch partners at every stop and finish with coffee and a help round, where the group works on real business questions. It’s business hiking, city edition: paved paths, no trail gear and no suits. Business owners, freelancers, newcomers to LA and people with just an idea are all welcome.
Want to build or grow
your business network?
Who it’s for
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Managers and professionals
IT specialists
People who want to start a business
Mentors and investors who like to help founders
Business hiking
- 1Sign upFill in the short form: name and email. It takes a minute.
- 2Tell us about youOptional: your business, your idea or the partner you are looking for, so our host can introduce you to the right people.
- 3Meet the groupWe email you the date and the meeting point. Come, meet the host and other entrepreneurs, then walk and talk.
Join the next walk
Next walk: date coming soon
- Free, about 2 hours
- Outdoors in Los Angeles, easy pace
- We email you the date and meeting point
- No sales. Come and talk.
Join us
It takes a minute. We’ll email you the date and meeting point.
Not sure about the date? Get invites by email
One or two emails a month about free business walks and AI meetups in Los Angeles. No sales.
Business hiking
A new level of networking. Instead of conference rooms: open air, movement and real conversation.
We share experience, discuss projects and agree on next steps. No ties, but focused on results.
Walk and talk in Los Angeles
An easy city route at a relaxed pace, in small groups, with stops to switch partners. We pick public, easy-to-reach places near Metro and send the exact meeting point and parking tips by email.
What we’ll talk about
- How to choose an idea for a new business
- How to find a business partner
- What slows your business down and how to fix it
- How to pitch your idea and get useful feedback
What you get
Find a partner
Meet co-founders, business partners and people to build with.
Talk through your idea
Share your business idea and get honest feedback from people who have done it.
Grow your business
Bring your business. We’ll find what slows it down and how to improve it.
Start a business
Not sure where to begin in the US? We’ll talk it through, step by step.
Meet entrepreneurs
Networking without the suits: people who run a business, freelance or are just starting.
Find projects
Projects to join and people who need help with theirs.
Learn how founders raise money
Hear from people who did it. We don’t sell or offer investments.
Get more done
A group that keeps you moving: less putting things off, more done.
Use free AI tools
See which free AI assistants save time in a small business.
Join a hackathon
Team up and build a prototype at our free hackathons.
Please note: selling your services or products is not allowed at the walk. Asking for advice or asking for a service is welcome.
How the walk works
- 1Meet upAt a public, easy-to-reach spot in Los Angeles that we email you after sign-up. Look for the CA Impact sign.
- 2Quick introsYour name, what you do and what you need. 30 seconds each.
- 3Walk and talkAn easy walk of about 2 miles on paved paths, in small groups. We switch partners at each stop.
- 4Coffee and a help roundTwo or three people share a business question and the group helps. About 2 hours in total.
Where and what to bring
- Meet: a public, easy-to-reach spot in Los Angeles. We email the exact place with a map link before each walk.
- Parking: parking tips come with the meeting point in our email.
- Metro: we pick spots near Metro and name the nearest station in the email.
- Rain plan: if it rains, we skip the walk and talk over coffee nearby.
- Bring: comfortable shoes, water and one question about your business or idea.
- Languages: English and Ukrainian.
Your host: Igor Saevets. AI and LLM expert, serial entrepreneur and startup mentor. He leads the FutureBridge program at CA Impact Corp. LinkedIn
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no fees and nothing to buy. CA Impact Corp is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Is this a sales pitch or an investment event?
No. Nobody sells anything, and we don’t offer, sell or collect investments. People share experience on how businesses start, grow and raise money.
Who is it for?
Business owners, freelancers and people who want to start a business. Any industry, any stage.
Is this a hike?
It’s business hiking, city edition: an easy 2-mile walk on paved paths at a relaxed pace. Comfortable shoes are enough.
Do I have to register?
Please do, so we know how many people to expect and can text you if plans change. You can also just come.
Can’t come on the next date?
Sign up anyway and write “next time” in the message. We’ll invite you to the next walk.
More answers on our FAQ page.
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