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Techstars Aerospace & Defense Happy Hour w/ US Space Force and NASA JPL

Hosted by Techstars Space

When
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where
Culver City
Format
Networking
Techstars Aerospace & Defense Happy Hour w/ US Space Force and NASA JPL artwork

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Join Techstars, the US Space Force and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab along with the best and brightest Space tech founders, investors, and industry members at Techstars' office in Culver City.

​Come together for drinks, eats, and thought-provoking conversation about the future of Space!

A huge thank you to our sponsors at Leonid Capital Partners and Wilson Sonsini!

​​​About Techstars Space Accelerator:

​​The Techstars Space Accelerator, which runs in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is focused on the next generation of space technology companies from adjacent industries (i.e., automotive, agriculture, energy, mining, finance, and manufacturing) that seek access to the aerospace industry as a primary go-to-market channel, and technologies that can be applied commercially into the space and aerospace sectors (i.e., autonomy, robotics, etc). Companies selected for The Techstars Space Accelerator will have access to the world’s leaders in the aerospace industry to help advance their businesses in market positioning, customer acquisition, product development and overall growth.

About Leonid Capital:

Leonid Capital Partners is a private investment firm providing bespoke credit solutions to companies advancing innovation across the aerospace, defense, and government sectors. Operating under the Department of Defense Trusted Capital advisory seal of approval, Leonid delivers structured financing tailored to the unique needs of national security-focused businesses. Led by veterans and technical experts, the firm understands the operational demands, contracting timelines, and capital requirements of defense innovation. Leonid is more than a lender, serving as a trusted partner within the national security ecosystem.

About Wilson Sonsini:

For more than 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has represented technology pioneers associated with virtually every milestone innovation. Today, Wilson Sonsini is synonymous with ushering promising and innovative technology and life sciences companies through their business life cycle. With an unmatched track record, Wilson Sonsini’s NewSpace and Defense Tech practice features a team of over 100 attorneys worldwide providing practical business and legal expertise to start-ups, established companies, and investors. Tailored specifically to the needs of NewSpace and Defense Tech companies, our comprehensive suite of legal services includes representation in corporate and regulatory matters, national security compliance, technology transactions, intellectual property protection, and privacy and cybersecurity. For more information, visit wsgr.com.

This event is a part of #LATechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, and companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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