What to Where, Cliquebait
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Finding your style in Tech
Venice
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What to Where, Cliquebait
Join us for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at the intersection of tech, style, and community. Step inside our curated pop-up, where networking meets fashion because your closet should work as hard as you do.
🛍️ Discover: Handpicked looks you’ll actually want to wear.
🤝 Connect: Mingle with fellow founders, builders, and creators in a laid-back, stylish setting.
🥂 Enjoy: Sips, bites, music, and plenty of good vibes while you shop.
This isn’t your average shopping trip; it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and personal style during #LATechWeek. Come for the clothes, stay for the connections.
Hosted by What to Where and Cliquebait.
www.whattowhere.co
TikTok: @whattowhereco @joincliquebait
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.
Tech Circles: The Gathering Spot, Tec Leimert, NSBE| LA, Black Professional Network
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Black LA Tech Week Mixer
Santa Monica
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Tech Circles: The Gathering Spot, Tec Leimert, NSBE| LA, Black Professional Network
Join us as at our Black LA Tech Week mixer as we kickoff the week with a high-energy evening of connection, collaboration, and momentum.
Amplify Black leadership in tech and make LA’s ecosystem more connected, resourced, and visible.
Run of Show
6:30PM – Doors open +connection
7:30 PM – Lightening Round + weekly events
9:30 PM – Close (go rest; big week ahead)
CTA: Register for more Black LA Tech Week events at www.blacklatechweek.com
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.
🚗 TEC Leimert x Waymo = your ride to the Black L.A. Tech Week Mixer made easy.
1️⃣ Pull up in a Waymo
2️⃣ Show your receipt at check-in
3️⃣ Snag a $40 ride credit for next time
Arrive safe. Celebrate smart. Experience the future of mobility.
Limited codes — first come, first served!
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Coffee & Chill: Gamers Unite at the Energy Station with Blockus
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HospitaliTech: The Experience Asset Class
Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 6pm - 9pm, as electi takes a first look into how HospitaliTech and proptech is transforming from a static, traditional real estate category into a tech-enabled, experience-driven asset class. Our work has been featured by Airbnb, Vice, Travel + Leisure and more.
electi operates at the intersection of property management, hospitality, and technology: a $300B+ global market opportunity.
We'll explore how tech is reshaping hospitality and property performance through real-world examples like electi, staysbyelecti, Ellie Concierge and more, showcasing how smart service layers, personalization and modular experiences unlock new value.
This is where buildings become platforms and experience becomes the new metric of success.
Hosted by electi Founder and CEO Daniela Amador and Co-Founder Mark Sette. The first ten guests receive a special token of appreciation.
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.
NEW MOON Impact Productions
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Getty Center Guided Tour & (Optional) Photography Scavenger Hunt
Santa Monica
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NEW MOON Impact Productions
Getty Center Tour & Photography Scavenger Hunt with NEW MOON Impact Productions. Learn about art and its impact on history alongside NEW MOON's impact fellows and leaders in creative activism. Discussion points include:
- Sculpting better pathways in arts education
- Future career paths in arts & their basis in technologies
- The cross section between art and activism
- Opportunities/risks associated with IP registration platforms
- Equity through digitization
Photographers from NEW MOON's fellowship program will also be present and offering free personal photography & micro video recordings. Ticket cost includes a picnic lunch.
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.
Winston Francois, Founder Mode
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Founder Mode Live! With Special Guests
Santa Monica
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Winston Francois, Founder Mode
Founder Mode Live: Tech Week Edition
Join us for a live recording of Founder Mode, the podcast where Kevin Henrikson (ex-Microsoft, Instacart) and Jason Shafton (ex-Google, Headspace) cut through the noise on what actually works in startups.
For Tech Week, we’re bringing the show to Los Angeles with special guests — founders and investors who’ve lived the grind, seen the hype, and know what it takes to scale.
Expect:
🎙️ A live, unfiltered conversation on growth, fundraising, and building companies that last
🤝 An intimate happy-hour setting with fellow founders and investors
🍸 Drinks, networking, and candid insights you won’t find on stage anywhere else
Capacity is limited. RSVP early to secure your spot.
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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Gen Z Founder + Creator Mixer
🚨1ST COME 1ST SERVE!!! UP TO 50 FREE MATCHAS THEN 10% OFF 🚨
Join Us for Tech Week!
Take a moment to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey! Connect with fellow ONE-OF-A-KIND Gen Z founders for an intimate evening of networking, inspiration, and community during LA Tech Week 2025.
What is GenZtea?
GenZtea's Mission: Empowering Gen Z founders, creators, and investors to unlock their full potential through personal branding, community support, and innovative resources. We're building a global network of young builders who are not just invited into the room but are leading it.
Sooo who are the cohosts?
About Startup Village
Startup Village is a curated community of entreprenuers and creatives. We're reinventing culture for entreprenuers by creating events and spaces that allow people to connect more authentically. Learn more at www.joinstartupvillage.com.
About PR Habitat
The PR Habitat is an award-winning digital-first community (a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund) for young professionals seeking to grow a career in PR and comms. Learn more at theprhabitat.org.
About Viviene New York
Viviene New York propels mission-aligned brands towards widespread adoption among the dynamic Gen Z demographic. https://viviene.co/
Got a Community Partner?
About Cringe
Not a dating app.
A dating training app to level up your dating game.
For daters who need… reps at https://joincringe.com/
Where is this at?
Flowin' Cafe specializes in brain-boosting coffees and matchas. 1 drink minimum per person required (10% event discount included!) to attend. 1st come 1st serve up to 50 for free matcha.
Event Highlights:
• Network with fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs & creators
• Share experiences and insights from Tech Week
• Discover potential collaborations
• 1st come 1st serve FREE MATCHA; after 10% discount
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded founders in the NYC tech ecosystem
Want to stay in the loop? Join our newsletter at https://genztea.beehiiv.com/subscribe for monthly deep dives with Gen Z lens, event updates, and community highlights! Reach is the new resume.
*Please note, this event will be photographed and filmed. GenZtea reserves the rights to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communication purposes. By attending this event you consent to your image being used for these purposes and being added to the GenZtea newsletter.*
Want to collab; reach out to natalie@thegenztea.com
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.
LeadrPro, Inc., Mucker Capital
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From Exec to Founder: What Does It Take?
Beverly Hills
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LeadrPro, Inc., Mucker Capital
Parking & Arrival:
Enter Gate 2 (first left off Alla Rd). Turn left inside and drive to the far end near Jefferson Blvd — look for “500” on the building.
Walk along the side walkway, enter the double doors, and go up to the 2nd floor. Verizon Lab is at the top.
This event is perfect for first time founders, specifically those going from a senior executive role or corporate job into the life of an entrepreneur. As a growth advisor at Mucker Capital, Chris Sheng has worked with 500+ founders from various backgrounds and pedigree. Going from 0 to 1 is an entirely different beast and experience that many are ill prepared for. He'll share the various stories and real-life experiences of various founders and what you need to be on the look out for on your journey to startup entrepreneur.
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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LP Exclusive Sunset Happy Hour
Topic
LP Exchange Insights from Meeting Hundreds of Funds Raising in 2025
Who
LPs (limited partners) and FOs (family offices)
Why attend
Learn from ex Lightspeed, Sequoia and Palantir team with a proven track record of sourcing and leading competitive deals, securing board seats, and co-investing from growth stage to IPO across multiple fund vintages.
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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the ai music and video evolution
join us for a discussion on the role of ai for music and video. We will assess the latest developments in ai, its impact on music and video, and the opportunities and challenges to consider. this is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in the intersection of ai and music and video to learn more and engage in this important conversation.
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
panelist include:
Joanna Popper
media and technology executive and award-winning executive producer focused on AI, storytelling, and innovation. She served as Chief Metaverse Officer at CAA, leading initiatives in AI, spatial computing, and web3, and previously held roles leading XR Go-to-Market at HP, EVP Media & Marketing at Singularity University and VP Marketing at NBCUniversal. She cofounded Satire AI, which has produced over 30 AI-powered short films and earned 20 awards. Her work includes AI shorts Project 2029, D.I.C.E., and immersive experiences Finding Pandora X and Breonna’s Garden. She has held Board, advisory board, or consulting roles with Metaphysic AI, Unity Software, AGBO, the Producers Guild of America, and the Television Academy. Joanna is recognized in the XR Hall of Fame, 50 Women to Watch for Boards, and Top Women in Media.
Lucas Cantor Santiago
composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and author. he finished schubert's unfinished symphony with artificial intelligence, the 'completed' symphony is regularly performed around the world. lucas’s book unfinished: the role of the artist in the age of artificial intelligence will be released nationwide in december 2025. lucas co-produced lorde's cover of "everybody wants to rule the world" on the hunger games: catching fire soundtrack. he co-wrote the theme music for major league soccer on fox, breakfast ball on fs1 and the facility on fs1. in addition to his music career, lucas is a founder and general partner at mindset music tech, a venture capital firm that invests in music technology.
Torrie Jones
head of content at music ai (makers of the moises app, with 65m+ users) and a pianist, composer, and music industry veteran with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of creativity and technology. he has helped shaped the industry at apple music, yahoo music, native instruments, and akai professional, where he co-invented the akai fire, fl studio’s first dedicated hardware controller. beyond tech, jones has composed for film, podcasts, and live performance—including the athletic’s no free lunch podcast—and is passionate about creator-first tools in the age of ai.
Stephan Bugaj
Genvid’s Chief Creative Officer Stephan Bugaj created and helmed SILENT HILL: Ascension for which he won an Emmy Award, and the currently running DC Heroes United. His wealth of past creative and technical leadership experience includes past roles as CCO of DJ2 Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Tomb Raider anime, and more; VP of Creative at Hanson Robotics developing the AI personality and mind design of the Sophia android and premiering his short films starring her at Cannes; and Studio Creative Director at Telltale Games overseeing creative and story for beloved narrative games including Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. Earlier in his career, Stephan spent a dozen years at Pixar on both creative and technical teams, with credits including The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Brave, and Wall-E.
Ghen Laraya Long
International tech and entertainment attorney who's all about the intersection of law and content. She specializes in crafting deals for the creation, production, and distribution of everything from traditional film and TV to new media projects. Her clients range from indie producers and creators to major multimedia companies and startups. She has worked with industry heavyweights like Disney, CBS, Red Bull, and Yahoo. A frequent speaker at events such as the TV Academy's AI Summit, AI On the Lot, Hollyshorts, Digital Hollywood and the Athena Film Festival, Ghen is deeply involved in the future of the industry. She’s also a member of the TV Academy’s Standing Innovation Advisory Committee.
Techstars Space, Wilson Sonsini, Leonid Capital Partners
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Techstars Aerospace & Defense Happy Hour w/ US Space Force and NASA JPL
Culver City
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Techstars Space, Wilson Sonsini, Leonid Capital Partners
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 VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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NBA Foundation Presents: VC and Founder Reception @ Sawubona
Founders Registry, Nervana
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The Enduring Value of Inclusive Capital
Santa Monica
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Founders Registry, Nervana
Join us for Friday brunch with a dynamic panel that brings together leading VCs, investors, and founders to explore the future of funding in a post-DEI world. We’ll examine how capital is being allocated, what investors are really looking for, and how underrepresented founders can position themselves for success in an evolving market.
Expect a candid conversation on:
• The real impact DEI initiatives have had on funding outcomes
• Emerging investment theses shaping the next decade of venture capital
• How forward-thinking VCs and angel investors are identifying, supporting, and scaling overlooked talent
• What founders and investors can do now to create sustainable, inclusive growth
Event MC:
Maria LaMagna — Media Consultant & Former Head of Social at a16z
Panelists:
Jermeen Sherman — Managing Director, Black Ambition
Evan Boswell Hamilton — VC, Lilac Capital Group
Marian Bacol — Founder, Nervana AI
Ana Pompa Alarcón — CEO, Founders Registry
Whether you’re a VC, angel investor, or founder, this event is an opportunity to connect with peers who are shaping the next chapter of venture capital—beyond buzzwords and into lasting impact.
Interested in being a sponsor? Email marian@nervana.app
This event is co-hosted by Founders Registry, one of the largest ecosystems of underrepresented founders whose community has raised over $200 million together in the last couple of years alone.
Learn more by visiting: founders-registry.com
Cohosted by Marian Bacol-Uba, TEDx Speaker and Founder of Nervana, an AI somatic wellness platform making nervous system regulation and stress relief personalized and accessible anytime, anywhere.
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
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Investor Tip-Off @ Intuit Dome
Join us for an afternoon that blends networking, investing, and sports under one roof. Connect with fellow investors, founders, and operators from San Francisco and Los Angeles while enjoying community-driven activities. Included will be:
1. Networking & community: mingle with like-minded funds, brands, and startups across tech, venture, and sports in a casual setting
2. Basketball highlights: a free throw contest plus a 5-on-5 game between SF and LA investors!
Inclusive fun: you don’t need to play to join—come for the connections, conversations, and energy!
Small snacks & beverages provided throughout the event.
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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Search-AI Lounge x Xavvi,yoobroo
🔹 Crossroad @ LA Tech Week
Event Description
Search-AI Lounge x Xavvi x Lumee x Yoobroo is part of #LATechWeek, bringing together founders, investors, and innovators at the crossroads of AI, multi-tech, and economic entrepreneurship.
This session isn’t just about ideas! It’s about showcasing real AI products and building bridges between startups, investors, and enterprise leaders.
What to Expect:
AI Product Demos ! See the latest innovations in infrastructure, design, and consumer/enterprise applications.
Economic & Entrepreneur Connections! Meet leaders driving tech-enabled services and cross-border growth.
Startup Panel: Founders Share Insights on Scaling AI, Web3, and Multi-Tech Ventures.
Investor Panel： Direct perspectives from VCs and angels on where capital is flowing.
Networking & Social： Enjoy food, drinks, and high-value connections with peers shaping the future of tech.
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