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Breaking language barriers with Palabra.ai
Join Palabra.ai at Convo AI World LA (by Agora) during the LA Tech Week for a session on speech-to-speech translation at scale. This session will take place during a full day programming, with other sessions highlighting innovators in live experiences from media & entertainment, live shopping, telehealth and more.
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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Trailblazers: The Women-Biased AI Hike
LA Tech Week’s boldest women’s event is happening on a trail.
Panels are fine. But power moves happen when ambitious women climb together.
That’s why we’re hosting Trailblazers: The Women-Biased AI Hike — a curated networking experience for women founders, former athletes, weekend warriors, and leaders ready to rise higher, faster.
What to Expect:
Curated Power Partners: Rotate trail partners at checkpoints so every step sparks a new high-value connection.
The Brazen Power Move Circle: Mid-hike, every woman shares one bold ask — and the group swaps intros, resources, or strategies on the spot.
Summit Reveal: Get the first look at women-biased AI tools built unapologetically to tilt the playing field in your favor.
Why It’s Different:
This isn’t bias-free. It’s biased for women founders. The trail becomes the boardroom, and every step is engineered for connections that actually move the needle.
Details:
Moderate hike (30–60 min)
LA Tech Week — exact trail announced after RSVP
Capacity: 20 women only (to keep it intentional)
Host: Martise Moore, founder of BrazenEra Business Club — the first women’s business club for former athletes and weekend warrior women powered by women-biased AI.
Spots are limited. Claim yours now.
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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Founder Flow: Morning Yoga w/ Cake Equity
We’re excited to invite you to Founder Flow—a unique morning experience for #LATechWeek designed to rejuvenate your body, mind, and network, brought to you by Cake Equity.
🌅 Start Your Day with Sunrise Yoga:Kick off the morning with a serene yoga session led by our own Britt de Visser, Cake’s resident Yoga Instructor. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, this session will leave you feeling energized and centered. We’ve got umbrellas for shade :)
☕ Coffee & Conversations (& Açaí Bowls):After yoga, stay for coffee, açaí bowls, and engaging conversations with fellow founders and investors. This is your chance to forge meaningful connections and share ideas with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
🕘 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
📍 Location: TBA
🎟️ Registration: Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours today!
Whether you’re looking to relax, connect, or simply enjoy the morning in good company, Founder Flow is the perfect way to start your day. Don’t miss out on this refreshing and inspiring experience!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
Cake is an easy-to-use equity management platform, built for scaling startups. Cake lets you set up your cap table quickly, keep your team motivated in real time, and offers straightforward pricing with hands-on support whenever you need it. Over 20,000 startups around the world trust Cake, along with the leading startup partners across VC, Accounting, HR, and Legal. Best of all, it’s free to get started—no credit card required.
🔥 Space is limited. Please RSVP if wish to join us or wish to nominate someone else from your company to attend.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Biotune Wellness, Hakawati, Astralab LA
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IMPACT TECH
Koreatown
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Biotune Wellness, Hakawati, Astralab LA
🔹 Event Flow
Networking | 45 min
Connect with founders, investors, and NGOs committed to technology that heals and uplifts.
Featured Talk | 10 min
The Cost of Mental Health
Insights and stats that uncover the true impact of mental health challenges — and how companies can unlock solutions.
Panel Discussion | 30 min
Tech for Transformation: Mental Health & Social Impact
Leaders share:
What drove them to build for impact
How their technology addresses depression, anxiety, and human resilience
Models for embedding social impact into business (B Corp, NGO alignment, corporate wellness)
Immersive Experience | 30 min
Biotune Meditation: Find Your Mission
An entrainment-based group wellness session designed to help you reconnect with purpose.
Roundtable | 15 min
Small-group dialogue on uncovering and articulating your mission.
Networking & Community | 1 hr
Expand connections, explore partnerships, and spark collaborations.
✨ Themes We’ll Explore
Tech for Mental Health: Solutions addressing depression, stress, and trauma.
Human Intelligence over AI: Keeping humanity at the core of innovation.
Ancient Futurism: Integrating timeless wisdom with modern tech.
Social Impact as ROI: Why doing good is good business.
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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Barry's LIFT X RUN CLASS I
Join us in the Red Room for an hour-long group workout brought to you by Barry's Santa Monica. Then, stay for a networking pop-up as we provide refreshments to keep you fueled for #LATechWeek
As we only have 58 spots in each class, we are happy to extend a discounted #LATechWeek drop-in rate for all interested participants who are unable to secure a spot in this class to book another session(s) during our weekly offering.
Please be on the look out for an email from santamonica@barry.com for your class confirmation and/or discounted drop-in rate link as the date draws closer.
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 Game + Entertainment Tech Founders Luncheon
All these Tech Week events are making me thirsty - and hungry! We are FULL HOUSE! Thanks so much and see you next year! If you are approved the details have been texted to you.
Swing by for a networking lunch with some of LA's hottest game and entertainment startups and see what Web Summit is cooking up in the game and film tech space.
Very limited space!
Sponsored by
Web Summit (www.websummit.com)
Lisbon. Vancouver. Rio de Janeiro. Doha.
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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Game Developer Lunch & Learn: Scaling, Discovery, and the Future of Play
Join Xsolla for a Game Developer Lunch & Learn: Scaling, Discovery, and the Future of Play during LA Tech Week 2025. This event will bring together developers, publishers, and industry professionals for a midday gathering in Santa Monica/Westside area.
The program runs from 11am-2pm and kicks off with networking over lunch, followed by two thought-provoking panels designed to explore the biggest challenges and opportunities in today’s gaming ecosystem. Panel topics will include:
Beyond the Game: Turning Devs into Global Entrepreneurs – how indie and mid-tier studios can expand globally, diversify business models, and build sustainable revenue streams.
Next-Gen Discovery: How Players Find Games Today – strategies for reaching players in a privacy-first world, from creative testing and influencer marketing to new data-driven tools.
We’ll close with open networking and conversation, giving attendees the chance to connect with peers 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.
Fifty-One Alpha, BlondiePredicts
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Prediction Markets
Santa Monica
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Fifty-One Alpha, BlondiePredicts
Join founders, traders, investors, and creators for a deep dive into the future of prediction markets. We’ll cover trends, regulation, and platforms.
The event is sponsored by https://kalshi.com
Kalshi is the first CFTC regulated exchange dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events. From inflation, to fed rates, to unemployment, to will the government shut down, Kalshi allows people to trade on a broad range of topics. They have developed a new asset class, event contracts, where you can buy Yes or No positions with respect to whether an event will happen or not. Kalshi’s vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinions, trade in the domain of every day, and hedge risks that relate to them.
Connect with others building, trading, or just curious about what’s next.
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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Beyond The Panel: A Founder-Investor Evening
Join us for a focused evening exploring the future of AI, fintech, and frontier technology. The program will feature a conversation with Ivy Wang, Volodymyr “Vlad” Panchenko, and Gregory Roberts, alongside a highly curated group of venture partners, emerging fund managers, and founders.
This gathering is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and connection—an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare perspectives on the market, and engage with peers shaping what’s next. Guests will also enjoy an elevated hospitality experience with signature NEFT cocktails and gourmet bites.
About the Speakers
Volodymyr “Vlad” Panchenko: Founder of DMarket (acquired by Mythical Games), Vlad has spent nearly two decades building at the intersection of gaming, digital economies, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Gregory Roberts: COO of NIA XP and a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits. His career spans early AI-powered computer vision, interactive experiences for global brands, and ventures bridging human-centric design with frontier tech.
Ivy Wang: Co-Founder and CTO of Exist, where she’s building emotionally intelligent AI to deepen human connection. With a background in AI/ML from Stanford and engineering experience at Asana, she’s focused on creating technology that helps people process emotions and find meaningful support.
Dress Code: Smart casual (no shorts or sandals).
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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I've Raised $25M+ And I'm Not AI
Panel & Networking
AI is an important tool but it doesn't have to be the main attraction. Meet extraordinary entrepreneurs who are solving big problems with innovative solutions, #noFOMO. Network with entrepreneurs and the investors who write the checks. (AI entrepreneurs welcome, too!)
Panelists:
Tamar Elkeles, Omar Ali, Amy King and Lauren Gropper
Astia is the global pioneer investing in innovative companies that include women leaders within the sectors of Health, Climate and Prosperity.
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.
Forum Ventures, Zendesk, Cooley
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Early-Stage B2B Tech Founders & Funders Breakfast
Santa Monica
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Forum Ventures, Zendesk, Cooley
In collaboration with Zendesk and JustWorks, we're bringing you the Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast as part of SF TechWeek.
Who Should Attend?
Pre-seed to Series A B2B SaaS founders, especially those who identify as BIPOC, Women+, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA.
Investors & Venture Capitalists wanting access to diverse ideas and early-stage opportunities in the B2B SaaS space.
Why Attend?
Engage with a community of peers and industry leaders who recognize the importance of diversity in tech.
Connect with a wide range of founders and funders, offering a space to learn from and acknowledge one another.
Identify areas of overlapping interest that pave the way for potential partnerships, investments, and collaborations.
Gain insights & knowledge from other attendees that could shape the trajectory of your startup or investment journey.
🔒 Venue: Revealed upon RSVP
APPROVED GUESTS
Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.
Admitted guests will be notified via event approval (with a calendar invite).
NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate, and capacity is strictly enforced).
About Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed fund, we have the resources and network to help founders go from zero to one.
Forum is investing in 85+ SaaS companies this year. Pitch Us here.
About Zendesk
Zendesk for Startups empowers startups with the best customer support platform that leverages AI capabilities to accelerate growth. Zendesk knows that startups move quickly, so we've designed an easy-to-use product that scales and provides you with critical metrics in the early days of your company's journey. Apply now to enjoy six free months of Zendesk and 30% off your first year after that.
Learn about Zendesk: https://shorturl.at/UvVKR
About Justworks
Simplify your Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Global HR with Justworks. Our intuitive platform and human support make managing payroll, benefits, and compliance seamless. Access big-company benefits, EOR support in key markets, and transparent pricing—all designed to help you grow confidently.
Monthly Client Rebates (potential $2,500 offer value)
Eligible products and services for monthly client rebates include:
- Justworks Payroll
- Justworks PEO
- Justworks International
Available for new customers only.
Steps to Redeem: Contact Nick Contrino from the Justworks Partnerships team at ncontrino@justworks.com to discuss service options or click the link to get started www.justworks.com/lp/partner-page-forum
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.
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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LA Tech Girl Walk
Join us for our LA Tech Girl Walk 🍞
Tired of tech networking events that are 90% men, where you are forced to qualify yourself? Tired of not having your voice heard? Toast's member meetups are the opposite of your usual tech meetup! Connect with women and non-binary folks in tech who meet you where you are.
What to Expect:
Connect with other women in tech in a no-pressure environment during a nice refreshing walk! Catch up on life, work, and build a meaningful network of women in your corner in the tech industry.
Registration:
This event is open to all women in tech.
Accommodations:
All our event venues for member meetups are wheelchair accessible. If you require any accommodations to attend this event, please reach out to hello@trytoast.ca.
Please note:
While we're excited to bring everyone together, attendees will be responsible for covering their own food and drink bills. The venue offers a delicious menu and a variety of beverages to choose from, so you're sure to find something you'll love.
About Toast:
Toast is a collective for women in tech by women in tech. We work with mission & impact-based companies that are committed to gender diversity in order to help women get the jobs they want, the pay they deserve, with a community that supports them. Become a Toast member here: www. trytoast.ca.
About Dupay
Dupay is a payment protection and invoice recovery service for creators, freelancers, and small businesses. We help you prevent late and unpaid invoices and recover what’s owed, so you can focus on your work. Learn more at dupayme.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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Health & Wellness Tech Innovators Summit
The Ionava Health & Wellness in Tech Festival presents this powerful message: time for a total revolution in how we approach, think about, and participate in well-being. True wellness springs from the intersection of financial, social, personal, spiritual, mental and physical health.
Join the Ionava team as we partner with ima members lounge in LA and bring together innovators from local as well as national companies (Kreation, Love.Life, Wuum, Ezra, Selfiie, and many more) to live, work, play. This event highlights how Ionava breaks free of the traditional health insurance model and helps pay for the products and services which support everyone’s healthiest life.
The Festival sponsors coworking space with fre wifi and we encourage everyone to come work at the beautiful space in ima's members lounge. Later in the afternoon, expect a DJ, zero-proof cocktails, coffee/tea with adaptogenic supplements, ayurvedic nutrition experts, hormonal health experts, massage, and more as we celebrate all that LA and LA Tech Week have to offer for the future of health.
Schedule
10:00 am - coworking space open with free Wifi!
1 pm - adaptogenic coffee/tea bar opens, mingle with the best in health and wellness tech
2-3 pm - health and wellness tech companies showcase
3 pm - 6 pm Live DJ, zero-proof cocktails, demos/samples, innovation celebration
6:00 pm - coworking closes
This is the future of work and wellness. Come for the coworking and stay for the celebration and activation!
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.
Girls Club, Oui We Studio, The Escapism Retreat
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Personal Branding for founders & creators
Santa Monica
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Girls Club, Oui We Studio, The Escapism Retreat
Join us for a workshop hosted by Andi Alleman from (@ouiwegirl), Brandie Freely (@brandiefreely) and Alex Manderstam (@alexmanderstam) to help you build a cult-like community for your business.
We'll be covering:
- what content is currently working
- how to build a cult-like brand (personal or business)
- how to use AI for content creation without sounding like everyone else on the internet.
We can't wait to see you there!
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