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West Hollywood has been home to iconic startups like Tinder, Grindr, MISTR, and Barry’s. What will the next generation build here?
Join iconic West Hollywood founders, investors, and City officials for a lively conversation about what makes this city a powerful place to build, and what it will take to become LA’s leading venture hub.
Hosted at Build Momentum’s headquarters in the heart of the Sunset Strip, this evening brings together the leading people building, backing, and shaping West Hollywood’s next chapter over sushi and great drinks.
For founders: Learn from founders who have built here, explore how the City and local resources can support your startup, and connect with investors interested in backing local ventures at their earliest stages.
For investors: Meet emerging founders, connect directly with City officials and fellow investors, and explore how local partnerships can help promising startups take root and grow.
For local businesses and community builders: Help shape what comes next. Share what the local ecosystem needs, meet potential collaborators, and explore how a stronger venture community can create opportunities across West Hollywood.
The evening:
Panel Conversation: Iconic West Hollywood founders, investors, and City officials share lessons from building here and discuss what it will take to make WeHo a destination for the next generation of startups.
Community Q&A: Bring your questions, ideas, and ambitions. What would make West Hollywood the best place to build your startup?
Sushi, Drinks & Connections: Connect with founders, investors, City officials, and business leaders who could become your next collaborators.
Hosted by Build Momentum Sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, BIG Outdoor, and StartOut
About the host and partners:
Build Momentum is a venture studio partnering with technical founders and industry experts to turn deep expertise into startups that define their categories. We bring the expertise, senior talent, and direct support needed to build, launch, and scale new ventures.
BIG Outdoor helps brands connect with audiences through prominent digital and static outdoor advertising. With a presence on the Sunset Strip, BIG Outdoor is part of the creative and business landscape that makes West Hollywood distinctive.
StartOut is a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through community, mentorship, education, and access to capital. Its work helps founders build and grow startups while creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This event is 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.
