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AI Startup Disruption in Media & Entertainment

Hosted by Mucker Capital

When
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Where
Santa Monica
Format
Panel / Fireside Chat
AI Startup Disruption in Media & Entertainment artwork

/ About this event

Media and entertainment are in the middle of their biggest reinvention in a generation.

The cost of creating studio-grade content is collapsing, the rules around ownership and likeness are being rewritten in real time, and the founders who understand the new requirement will reshape the next decade of the industry.

Join us for a panel discussion digging into the questions that matter to anyone building in this space:

- Who owns AI-generated content? Copyright, training data, and the new IP battleground - Consent, likeness & authenticity— from voice cloning to deepfakes, how trust gets built (or breaks) - The collapsing cost of creation— studio-quality video, voice, and localization at startup speed - Selling into Hollywood & record labels — what it actually takes to win studios, brands, talent, and the guilds - Building an AI-native company in an industry that's equal parts creative and regulated

Panelists: - Artem Petrov, Co-founder and CEO at Copysight AI - Tracy Maddux, CEO at beatBread - Joey Newfield, Co-founder and CEO at Waffle Video - Sammi Alani, Co-founder at Pirate.com

Moderator - Vejay Lalla - Partner at Manatt

Sponsored by: - Manatt is a multidisciplinary professional services firm that helps founders and investors build, fund and scale innovative companies. Combining legal, consulting and business strategy capabilities, we support clients across the full growth lifecycle, from company formation and fundraising to commercial transactions, privacy, intellectual property, talent strategies and exit planning. More at www.manatt.com

Note: This session is designed for startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval.

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Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. All attendees must present a valid photo ID for building entry.

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This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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