TykoonAI, Athletech, RecruitedAi
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Sports Tech Happy Hour
Marina del Rey
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TykoonAI, Athletech, RecruitedAi
Join us for an exclusive happy hour hosted by Tykoon AI, AthleteTech, and RecruitedAI — bringing together the founders of top sports tech brands for an evening of connection, innovation, and good vibes by the water.
Come network with fellow founders, industry pros, and investors shaping the future of sports, tech, and athlete empowerment.
Open to all in the sports tech space.
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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Delphi x D.E. Shaw Ventures Running & Coffee
Investors, founders, and tech enthusiasts:
Join us in kicking off Tech Week on October 13th!
Delphi will be hosting a run, starting at Dogtown Coffee (2003 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405) at 7:30 AM. We’ll run up the Marvin Braude Bike Trail before returning to Dogtown for a coffee and networking session sponsored by D. E. Shaw Ventures.
Feel free to join us for the run, networking session, or both! (For non-runners, we anticipate returning to the café around 8:15 AM.)
Please feel free to invite any friends in the investment/tech community who may be interested!
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Delphi lets you create a digital version of your mind that speaks, sounds, and thinks like you. An always-on, interactive profile that answers questions, qualifies inbound, & routes opportunities via text, voice, or video, across any language & time zone.
D. E. Shaw Ventures is the D. E. Shaw group's venture and growth equity investing group supporting companies in the post-seed or growth equity stages of their life cycles.
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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Breakthroughs in the Scientific Stack
Join us for Breakthroughs in the Scientific Stack — a curated LA Tech Week session spotlighting researchers and early-stage founders developing new tools for AI-driven discovery and design across physics, aerospace, materials, and energy.
From inverse design in aerospace to computational chemistry, planetary simulation, and physics-AI world models, this event explores how deep learning surrogates and physics-aware models are transforming R&D across industries.
Expect a highly technical, forward-looking crowd — engineers, scientists, and founders from defense, spacetech, semiconductors, and energy — all working on the frontier of hard tech.
What to expect:
•lightning talks from leading researchers + founders
•Conversations on AI’s role in accelerating physical innovation
•Networking with deep-tech builders, investors, and early adopters
Afterwards, the space transitions into an art-and-tech gallery event hosted by CoCreate (YC S25) — so feel free to stay for the crossover between science and creativity!
Hosted by Godela, at the frontier of AI and physics
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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Sunday Tech Brunch
Enjoy buffet style salad and pasta, with fire grilled pizza made live, while networking with tech startup founders and investors, at an indoor/outdoor rooftop 2 blocks from Venice beach. $55 for bottomless food and prosecco $30 for food only. $12 per glass of prosecco.
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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Aligning Vision & Capital in Sports
Sports tech is evolving. we're moving past short term deals and endorsements to build lasting systems of ownership, equity, and infrastructure. - Real Impact. Real Capital.
This is an exclusive evening for sports investors, founders, operators, and partners driving the evolution of the new athlete economy.
We’re curating the room intentionally:
Innovators investing in the future of sport, influencing markets, and leading the ownership movement.
Expect authentic conversations on ownership, athlete equity, NIL, infrastructure, and the platforms shaping what’s next.
We’ll share what we’ve been building at ASTN.
No Panel. Pure Alignment.
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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Queer Tech IRL Launch Party hosted by JP Morgan and Build Momentum
LGBTQ+ brilliance is shaping the future of tech. That’s why we’re launching Queer Tech IRL — a new community for LGBTQ+ founders, builders, and investors who are creating what’s next.
As part of LA Tech Week, we’re taking over Or Bar in West Hollywood for a night of connection, free craft cocktails, and celebration. This is where you’ll meet your next investor, co-founder, or the company you want to back — all while building strength and visibility within the LGBTQ+ tech community.
✨ Free craft cocktails and a packed room of top LGBTQ+ talent in tech
✨ Curated networking designed to make it easy to find the people you need
✨ A launch event that sets the stage for ongoing monthly gatherings across LA
This isn’t just a party — it’s the beginning of a movement. And you’re invited to be part of it.
Proudly sponsored by JPMorgan and Build Momentum, who share our commitment to elevating underrepresented founders and building a stronger, more inclusive tech ecosystem.
This event is part of #LATechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem and celebrate the ideas, founders, and communities shaping what comes next. Learn more at www.tech-week.com and www.buildmomentum.dev
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Building in Space
Space infrastructure is having its construction boom moment. With $50B+ flowing into orbital manufacturing and logistics by 2030, the bottleneck isn't launch capacity - it's building, mining, and moving things once you're there. Defense, manufacturing, and energy markets are ready to pay premium prices for space-based production and materials.
🎙️ Panelists:
Benjamin Schleuniger - Orbital Operations
Building high-thrust space vehicles for defense applications. Ex-Relativity Space, NASA, and SpaceX, Ben led early propulsion and fluid systems design for Terran 1 and nuclear propulsion demonstrators. His team is redefining mobility and responsiveness in orbit.
Lee Wilson - Astracene
Developing unmanned robotic platforms to enable science and manufacturing in LEO. Former senior engineer at Momentus and asteroid mining startup Deep Space Industries, with multiple deployable structure patents. His approach turns orbital infrastructure into persistent, revenue-generating real estate.
Yuk Chi Chan - Charter Space
Creating the insurance backbone for the space economy. A published space lawyer and ex-Singapore Army logistics officer, Yuk Chi brings legal, operational, and capital expertise. His work removes one of the biggest friction points to scale space ventures: risk.
Ian McCubbin - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Leads commercialization and accelerator programs bridging NASA tech with the private sector. A systems engineer specializing in remote sensing and small sat missions, and mentor at Techstars Space Accelerator. Ian sits at the critical intersection of federal R&D and frontier commercialization.
This event is for VCs hunting the next SpaceX, founders building the physical infrastructure of space, and government officers planning the next decade of orbital assets. 🛠️
Limited seats. High signal. Real deals.
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.
Hub101, TCA Venture Group, BioScience Alliance
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[LA]
The Emerging Biotech Cluster in the Conejo Valley
Westlake Village
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Hub101, TCA Venture Group, BioScience Alliance
The Conejo Valley is rapidly becoming a hub for biotechnology innovation, fueled by a growing ecosystem of startups, established companies, academic partners, and investors. Join us during LA Tech Week for a conversation on the region’s emerging biotech cluster, the forces driving its growth, the opportunities for founders, talent, and capital, and how AI is shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.
Co-hosted by Hub101, BioScience Alliance, and Tech Coast Angels Venture Group.
Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
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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AI in Africa Panel - Landscape, Opportunities & Challenges
Learn from founders on the ground in African countries what the AI landscape looks like. What are the opportunities & challenges? What is AI currently being used for in terms of both business success and social impact?
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.
Soundromeda, Crypto Fridays, New Friendship Tech
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Soundromeda presents the Future of Music
Santa Monica
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Soundromeda, Crypto Fridays, New Friendship Tech
This discussion is taking place in a legendary recording studio (Prince, Earth Wind & Fire's old stomping grounds).
Join LA Tech Week as we step into Soundromeda: where music, gaming, and AI collide. Songs transform into immersive Songworlds, powered by our Audiovisual AI. Guests will explore artist discovery through interactive gameplay, get hands-on with live demos, and connect with the pioneers redefining digital music.
NOTE: VERY LIMITED CAPACITY of 50.
To guaranteed entry, apply here: https://luma.com/a0rd6wiv
WE'LL HAVE AN OVERFLOW/NETWORKING MEETUP at THE WELLESBOURNE (nearby) 8-11PM!
10929 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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5-7:
Doors, Networking, Drinks
Demo Soundromeda's gameplay
7-8:15:
Keynote by CEO Brayden Pierce
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Fireside Discussion: The Future of Music with Major Music Industry Creators (W/ Multi-Platinum Grammy Producers/Artists:
Feat. SuperSaiyajinMike, Dru DeCaro & Lady Radiator).
8:15-onwards
Network, Demo Soundromeda's gameplay
After 8: OVERFLOW and AFTER PARTY:
We are gathering at The Wellesbourne less than a mile away to carry on the conversation and fun
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our high-profile panel of speakers, GA entry is not guaranteed. To guarantee entry, purchase a ticket or verify as an industry partner here: https://luma.com/a0rd6wiv
Why It’s Special:
This is the first public showcase of Soundromeda’s vision: a new way to play music. It’s part launch, part party, part portal into the future of entertainment.
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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Beauty Bytes Dinner
Join us for an intimate dinner at a Spanish restaurant in Santa Monica with leaders from the beauty and personal care industry. The evening will highlight how the latest innovations in AI are shaping the future of beauty, with discussion around proven use cases, emerging solutions, and upcoming opportunities.
This event is hosted by IRI-Sys!
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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AI x Nails: AI-Powered Nail Design & Salon Tech
A chill happy hour for beauty + tech people
Pull up for a laid-back evening exploring how AI is transforming the way we search, discover, and experience nail services. From smarter ways to find the right design or artist to tech that’s streamlining salon bookings, we’re diving into the future of beauty discovery, over drinks, of course.
No panels, no pressure, just cool people, cool tech, and maybe a surprise or two 💅🏽✨
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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Investing in Music’s Future Through Advocacy & Innovation
Investing in Music’s Future Through Advocacy & Innovation
LET US TAKE A LOOK AT MUSIC CATALOGUE AS AN ALTERNATE INVESTMENT ASSET
🚨 Join Us for “Investing in Music’s Future” at #LATechWeek! 🚨
Taylor Swift fans, this is for YOU—dive into catalog analysis starting with her powerhouse “Lavender Haze” (840M+ Spotify streams, Taylor owns the masters!) + her upcoming album “The Life of a Showgirl” dropping Oct 3, 2025. We’ll break down royalties from Kevin Gates, Fat Joe, Chris Brown, G-Unit, Usher, Ariana Grande, ASAP Rocky, Nelly, Kanye West & more. Plus, iconic film/TV themes like Squid Game, Harry Potter, Pink Panther, and seasonal Halloween/Christmas ringtones!
Hot topics: AMFA Act lobbying strategies to unlock $400B in royalties, AI automation for music/film creation, and smart loopholes using arts spaces to snag prime real estate.
📅 Wed, Oct 15 | 11AM (Breakfast at 10:30AM)
📍 Provided upon approval
- Approval Needed - Security will only allow approved guests.
🅿️ Parking at 833 S Flower St—validation provided! Reply with your name if needed.
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Plus, a VIP reception at the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere—invitations will be sent out to selected attendees!
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Join us for a transformative event during LA Tech Week 2025, hosted by Sagos Distro, BMO, A16z, a and Solid Gold Global in partnership with leading organizations including The Recording Academy, BMI, National Music Publishers’ Association and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
This hybrid gathering now delves deeper into the intersections of music, film, real estate, and collectibles, championing creativity while advocating for fair compensation, intellectual property (IP) enforcement, and equitable tech access. Attendees will explore music and film IP as an alternative asset class, including strategies for wealth generation through fractional ownership, merchandise with high resale value, and innovative real estate opportunities tied to cultural venues.
Format: Keynote address, interactive panel discussion, Q&A session, and networking reception
Audience: Targeted at family offices/private equity firms, venture capitalists (VCs), tech/media executives, investors, policymakers, legal professionals, advocacy groups, media/PR companies, politicians (including representatives from the Senator’s office), and industry leaders from organizations like The Recording Academy (Grammys), and More.
Purpose: To foster innovation and advocacy, highlighting investment opportunities in music and film IP while discussing legislative efforts to unlock new revenue for creators. This event positions music catalogs as a stable alternative asset class akin to real estate, offering insights into high-yield strategies, collectible merchandise, venue ownership, and ecosystem fractionalization amid evolving tech landscapes.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. New additions include discussions on lucrative merchandise (e.g., collectible cars and items with resale value), real estate opportunities in music/film venues, and strategic “loopholes” like tax incentives for securing and leasing large buildings through cultural assets.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties for catalog holders through bills like AMFA.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties
Detailed Topics and Themes
The agenda revolves around music and film IP as an alternative asset class, focusing on strategies to invest, monetize, and increase revenue from catalogs. Key sub-themes include:
Catalog Investments as Capital Storage and Revenue Generators: Explore how music and film catalogs serve as resilient assets, providing steady income through royalties and acting as hedges against market volatility. Discussions will cover valuation methods, portfolio diversification, and case studies of high-profile acquisitions (e.g., by private equity firms).
Reselling Catalogs for Capital Gains: Insights into buying, enhancing, and flipping catalogs for profit, including market timing, due diligence, and tax implications. Panelists will share success stories from recent deals and predict future trends in catalog trading.
Sync Licensing for Film, TV, Gaming, and Commercials: Dive into the lucrative world of synchronization rights, where music enhances visual media. Topics include negotiating deals, leveraging platforms for discovery, and maximizing earnings in a streaming-dominated era.
Royalty-Backed Securities and Fractional Ownership via Blockchain: Examine innovative financing models, such as securitizing royalties into investment products and enabling fractional ownership through blockchain for democratized access. This includes AI-driven tools for predicting revenue streams and reducing barriers for smaller investors.
AI-Driven Content Creation and Monetization: How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music production, from generative tools to personalized licensing. Attendees will learn about ethical considerations, IP protection in AI eras, and new monetization avenues like virtual concerts and metaverse integrations.
Emerging Trends in Merchandising, Brand Extensions, and Democratized Access Through Securitization and Financing: Broader explorations of extending IP value through merchandise, brand partnerships, and financial instruments. Emphasis on securitization for liquidity and trends in global markets, ensuring equitable access for underrepresented creators.
A central focus will be the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) as H.R. 861 on January 31, 2025. 0 Sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa and others, AMFA aims to establish a performance right for sound recordings on terrestrial (AM/FM) radio in the U.S., ensuring artists, performers, producers, and music creators receive fair compensation when their music is broadcast—addressing a long-standing gap where radio stations use music without paying performers.
As of August 2025, the bill remains in the introductory stage, referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with active lobbying from artists, unions like the American Federation of Musicians, and organizations like the Recording Academy.
Discussions will cover how financial and legal interest groups—representing catalog holders, labels, and investors—are lobbying Congress to pass AMFA, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties by “unrigging” the system and aligning U.S. policies with global standards. 8 This could create massive value for IP portfolios, with insights from advocates on strategies to influence policymakers.
Event Lineup
• Keynote Address – “Music and Film Ecosystems: From Catalogs to Collectibles and Real Estate”
this keynote will outline the economic potential of music and film catalogs as real estate alternatives, including fractional ownership for wealth building and lucrative merchandise like collectible cars/items.
The speaker will introduce AMFA as a catalyst for industry growth, highlighting lobbying efforts to be pushed by financial groups to secure fair royalties.
• Panel Discussion – “Advocacy, Innovation, and Wealth Generation: Unlocking Value in Music, Film, Real Estate, and Collectibles”
Moderated by a legal expert from Perkins Coie LLP or the California Copyright Conference, this interactive panel features 4-5 panelists from diverse backgrounds:
• A family office investor & Sagos Distro on catalog investments, reselling for gains, and fractional ownership in ecosystems.
• A policymaker or advocate (discussing AMFA’s status, lobbying strategies by interest groups, and its potential to unlock $400 billion in royalties.
• An industry executive on sync licensing, royalty-backed securities, AI monetization, and merchandise/collectibles with resale value (e.g., film cars, music memorabilia).
• A real estate specialist on owning venues/theaters/retail buildings, tax incentives/loopholes via art/music (e.g., historic credits for cultural spaces), and leasing to corporations.   
The panel will explore real-world case studies, challenges in IP enforcement, equitable tech access, and audience polls for engagement.
• Q&A Session
Open floor for questions from the audience, allowing deeper dives into topics like AMFA lobbying tactics, investment risks in catalogs/venues, resale strategies for collectibles, and future-proofing revenue streams through ecosystem ownership. Panelists will address queries on how attendees can get involved in advocacy or pursue specific opportunities.
• Networking Reception
Conclude with a catered reception. Attendees can connect one-on-one with speakers, investors, and peers to discuss partnerships, investments, and collaborations. Virtual participants join via breakout rooms.
This 3-hour event is designed for maximum engagement, blending expert insights with interactive elements. The timeline ensures a smooth flow from inspiration to action, culminating in networking to build lasting connections.
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.
Black Operator Ventures, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
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Maple & Palm: Canada x LA Black Tech Connect
Mid City
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Black Operator Ventures, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
USC Information Sciences Institute, Newmark
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Inside the Minds Building the Machines
Marina del Rey
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USC Information Sciences Institute, Newmark
Event Title:
Inside the Minds Building the Machines That Will Change Everything
AI is rewriting the rules of the game. Step inside the minds of the visionaries building the machines that will disrupt industries, redefine human potential, and reshape the future. Moderated by AI trailblazer Yolanda Gil, this panel pulls no punches on what’s coming next.
Panelists:
Yolanda Gil, Panel Chair
Director for Strategic AI and Data Science Initiatives and Fellow, Information Sciences Institute
Research Professor, Computer Science and Spatial Sciences
Adam Russell, Panelist
Director of Artificial Intelligence Division, Information Sciences Institute
Jonathan May, Panelist
Principal Scientist, Information Sciences Institute
Research Associate Professor, Computer Science
Karl Jacob, Panelist
Strategic Advisor, Information Sciences Institute
Member, Board of Councilors, Viterbi School of Engineering
Serial Entrepreneur
Trelynd Bradley, Panelist
Deputy Director of Innovation and emerging Technologies
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
https://www.isi.edu/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-gil/
Thank you to our event sponsor:
NewMark
https://www.nmrk.com/
See all USC ISI Tech Week events: https://linktr.ee/usc_isi
Location: USC, Information Sciences Institute
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey Ca 90292
Check in at Reception: 10th Floor
Recommended Marina Del Rey Lots, $6 per day/vehicle:
Lot 4 : 13500 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Visitor parking at USC, ISI, $25 per day/vehicle
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey Ca 90292
Questions? Email us at events@isi.edu
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