USC Iovine & Young Academy
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[LA]
2025 Iovine and Young Academy’s Innovation Quest - Founders Bootcamp
USC
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USC Iovine & Young Academy
Powerhouse Capital, a16z speedrun
[SF]
[LA]
Powerhouse Capital & a16z speedrun Investor Lunch Mixer
Santa Monica
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Powerhouse Capital, a16z speedrun
*Confirmed Guests Only*
Featuring a curated gathering of investors and senior executives from the LA tech, media & sports ecosystem, join us for lovely beach views and lively conversations over lunch.
This event is co-hosted by Powerhouse Capital and a16z speedrun at a private member's beach club in Santa Monica.
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.
GACC West, German Consulate General Los Angeles, SAP Labs Inc.
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Fast Track to 2028: Design Clean Mobility with AI
Arts District
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GACC West, German Consulate General Los Angeles, SAP Labs Inc.
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city faces an unprecedented opportunity and challenge to transform its transportation system into one that is clean, inclusive, and future-ready. This full-day forum brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from California, Germany, and beyond to explore how AI, innovation, new technologies, and partnerships can drive and accelerate sustainable urban mobility.
AGENDA:
9:00 AM | Registration
9:30 AM | Welcome Remarks
🎤 Andrea Sasse, German Consul General in Los Angeles
9:40 AM | Impulse mayor's office
🎤 Christine Petersen, Senior Director of International Trade & Investment - Mayor's Office at City of Los Angeles
9:50 AM | US Keynote
🎤 Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
10:05 AM | German Keynote
🎤 Ulrich Leister, President & CEO of DB E.C.O. North America
10:20 AM | Panel: Olympic-Ready: Building Smart, Inclusive, and Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
🎤 Nick Perloff, Program Associate @Shared-Use Mobility Center
🎤 Kate Kigongo, Manager, Partnerships, Technology & Innovation Department @Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
🎤 Triston Ezidore, Government Partnerships @Highland Electric Fleets
🎤 Carley Markovitz, Principal @Rebel
🎤 Avital Shavit, Senior Director of Innovation @LA Metro
🎤 Ariel Fan, CEO @GreenWealth Energy
11:05 AM | Fireside Chat: From Vision to Action: How Transatlantic Partnerships Drive Climate-Smart Mobility
11:30 AM | Lunch Break
12:45 PM | Welcome Words
12:50 PM | Keynote
🎤 Hardik Patel, Senior Solutions Architect @SAP Labs Inc.
1:15 PM | Panel: AI on the Fast Track: Driving LA Toward an Emission-Free Mobility Future
🎤 Jiaqi Ma, Director of the UCLA Mobility Lab
🎤 Michael De-Bono, Lead Design Strategist @Designworks, A BMW Group Company
🎤 Lisa Lillelund, Vice President, Partnerships @Harbinger
🎤 Daniel Eppstein, Head of Partnerships @CoMotion (moderator)
2:00 PM | Networking & Coffee
3:00 PM | End of Event
Stay tuned for further speakers!
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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a16z Speedrun Startup Culture Brunch
Come spend a few hours with fellow startup founders + execs as we discuss building strong, collaborative, and inclusive company cultures.
We're hosting a panel with:
Natan Voitenkov - Founder/CEO at Genway AI
Viren Tellis - Founder/CEO at Uthana
Moderated by a16z Speedrun's Head of People, Tom Hammer
Seats will be limited for executives responsible for culture, People Ops, or broader company structure.
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.
We’re bringing the pitch to LA Tech Week! ⚽✨
Join us for a free Street FC game designed for founders, investors, and builders who want to step away from panels and pitches and get moving. Whether you’re lacing up to play or coming to connect, this is a chance to meet sharp minds in tech while keeping the energy high and casual.
Expect:
* A fast-paced, small-sided game (no experience required; just bring your hustle)
* A field full of founders, funders, and operators
* Plenty of room to mingle, swap stories, and build relationships off the field
Come ready to kick it (literally), make new connections, and experience LA Tech Week in a whole new way.
**Spots are limited—sign up now to secure your place.**
(approved signups will receive a game link to reserve your slot in the Street FC app)
Learn more about how to play here: https://streetfc.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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[LA]
NBA Foundation Presents: VC and Founder Reception @ Sawubona
[SF]
[LA]
The Agent Era : Get Your Own AI Career Agent
The next big shift in technology isn’t another app — it’s the rise of agents.
Celebrities have agents. Executives have agents. Now, with Navii, everyone can.
At this A16z LA Tech Week event, we’ll explore the future of professional networking in the Agent Era. Imagine a world where your personal AI agent doesn’t just schedule meetings or draft emails — it learns you, represents you, and connects you with the right people and opportunities.
Join job seekers, engineers, investors, and AI builders to:
• See live demos of Navii in action.
• Hear how AI agents will reshape careers, recruiting, and professional identity.
• Be among the first to claim your own Navii and experience agent-driven connection.
This isn’t just another mixer. It’s a glimpse into what comes after LinkedIn.
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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TORQ Sports - Athlete Panel
How Tech is Transforming the Athlete Journey
Join TORQ Sports for an exclusive fireside chat with former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches as we explore the seismic shifts reshaping both recruitment and the Sports Industry the in the digital age.
The $1.67B NIL market is revolutionizing how young athletes build careers, transforming the traditional path from youth sports to professional success.
Our panel of former Olympians, professional athletes, and NCAA D1 coaches will explore how social media and technology are rewriting the rules of the game. Today's athletes are becoming content creators and entrepreneurs before they graduate high school—viral moments and digital presence now matter as much as on-field performance in determining who gets discovered and who gets paid.
This shift is creating extraordinary opportunities while disrupting established systems, effectively opening untapped revenue streams in underserved communities while creating scalable, data-driven solutions that challenge incumbent players. Our panelists will share insights on where smart capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining traction, and how early-stage companies can position themselves to capture value in this rapidly evolving landscape where 27.3M youth athletes and their families represent a massive, digitally-native customer base hungry for innovation.
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.
Hands On Angel LLC, KOO Capital
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[LA]
$10K Elevator Pitch Competition
West Hollywood
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Hands On Angel LLC, KOO Capital
🛗 One VC. One elevator. 20 seconds. ⏱️
Now with a $10,000 non-dilutive prize from HelpBnk.
Pre-seed & seed founders: this is THE LA Tech Week moment. Step into an elevator with a VC, land your 20-second pitch, then head to the rooftop to keep the convo going.
What’s new:
HelpBnk x Pitch Lift LA: $10,000 non-dilutive award for the top pitch.
15+ VCs on site, curated and ready to listen.
High-signal room: founders + investors, no fluff.
How it works:
Pitch a VC inside an actual elevator (20 seconds—make it count).
Join a virtual coaching tune-up beforehand to sharpen your story.
Your pitch is filmed & projected for live feedback and learning.
We’ve run five Pitch Lifts to date—driving real intros and millions in term sheets. If you’re ready to cut the fluff and capture interest in seconds, this is your room.
Apply/RSVP now. Capacity is limited.
Media & comms: This event will be photographed/recorded. By attending, you consent to the use of your image/voice in event content and marketing.
Updates: Attendees may receive our bi-weekly Pitch Lift newsletter; unsubscribe anytime.
We’re excited to have you at The Pitch Lift LA—get ready to refine your pitch and elevate your startup! 🚀
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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LAVA Bio/Global LAVA Korea LA TechWeek Showcase
[SF]
[LA]
Taco Tech Tuesday at Vatom House Venice
Join us for Taco Tech Tuesday hosted by the Well Network, Vatom, Offit Kurman and partners at the cool and creative Vatom House in Venice! 🌮 🍹 🌅
Network with other founders, investors and members of our community in the consumer tech and consumer goods space. Featuring a program on Vatom's Intelligent Engagement platform for next-generation brand engagement and customer connection, along with the founders of Radicle Science, Foodini, Dr Bombay and others.
Wouldn't be Taco Tech Tuesday without street tacos and Chareau aloe margaritas, along with Dr Bombay ice cream, ITO EN tea, MTN WTR, Chimes, Optimist botanical drinks, Paulaner Sunset soda, Lark Ellen Farm snacks and more! 🌮 🍹🧃🍦
Thanks to Victor Balladares and Offit Kurman for their continued support. Connect with Victor on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43BhRmW
By registering or attending the event, the participant consents to receiving emails from the organizers The Well Network, Vatom and partners.
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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Rooftop Fintech Sync
Rooftop fintech mixer above the Frame office, drinks and small bites provided.
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.
Idea Clerk (powered by Paximal)
[SF]
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Democratizing Startup IP: Free Patents for Founders
Virtual (LA)
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Idea Clerk (powered by Paximal)
Meeting link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%253ameeting_MDk3ODQxMTMtNGU4MC00Njg5LWFiNDktNjc5NGI3ODM2MTY4%2540thread.v2/0?context%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252243db3824-1eae-452c-8cd6-4b355bdbb17b%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522bf6d0cb3-6484-4018-94ed-2af190627064%2522%252c%2522prid%2522%253a%2522c68978e0-75fb-4882-a40a-12a8bff28059%2522%252c%2522isPublic%2522%253atrue%257d&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1761072562170551&usg=AOvVaw2qI2dhzB1SnDzQ2YJzDGFO
Event registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f238f363-a0e7-46c5-b695-531c2d6c05ee@43db3824-1eae-452c-8cd6-4b355bdbb17b
Patents have long been too expensive and out of reach for early-stage startups — yet they’re critical for defensibility, fundraising, and valuation. That’s where Idea Clerk comes in. Built by the team behind Paximal, Idea Clerk is like Clerky for patents — a guided, self-serve platform that helps founders quickly and affordably generate attorney-quality provisional patent applications. Instead of spending thousands and waiting weeks, startups can get strong, same-day “patent pending” protection for under $100, with filings that both attorneys and investors can take seriously.
At this virtual Tech Week session, founders will learn why IP matters earlier than you think, see a live demo of Idea Clerk in action, and file their own provisional patent applications on the spot — FREE. Come with an idea, leave patent pending.
Learn more at IdeaClerk.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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Reed Smith LLP® presents The Investor Dating Game™ by TCVN™ hosted at OneDigital®
Law Offices of Shan Potts
[SF]
[LA]
The After-Hours Exchange: Founders Beyond Borders Mixer
Santa Monica
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Law Offices of Shan Potts
Location: Yard House, 13455 Maxella Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Step away from the conference crowds and into a curated evening of wine, cheese, and meaningful connections.
The After-Hours Exchange: Founders Beyond Borders is an invitation-only networking mixer designed for founders, investors, and global professionals navigating the intersection of innovation, immigration, and international business.
Set against a relaxed, elegant backdrop, this gathering blends the sophistication of fine wine and artisan bites with the spirit of cross-border collaboration. Conversations will flow around the latest U.S. immigration changes, outsourcing and talent mobility, and compliance strategies for scaling globally — all while enjoying a social, after-hours atmosphere.
Enjoy an evening of genuine dialogue — not just business cards. Meet entrepreneurs and professionals expanding their ventures across markets and discover partnerships that move from handshake to action.
PARKING AVAILABLE!
Host:
Shan Potts Esq. - Business and Immigration Attorney
Brad Thornton - Business IP and Patent Law
Why Attend:
🍷 Curated guest list for authentic, high-value connections
🧀 Wine, cheese, and light snacks in a refined social setting
🤝 After-hours setting designed to foster collaboration and trust
🌍 Focused discussions on global growth, immigration reform, outsourcing, and compliance
Admission: By invitation or approval only. Space is intentionally limited to maintain the event’s intimate, high-caliber atmosphere.
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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