VAIN, No Pressure Networking
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Consumer Investor Dinner
Malibu
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VAIN, No Pressure Networking
Skip the panels and pitch decks — this dinner is about real talk and real connections. Hosted by No Pressure Networking and VAIN, we’re gathering consumer tech investors and operators who are actually shaping what’s next in the space. Expect bold ideas, sharp conversations, and a table full of people you’ll actually want to follow up with.
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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De-Escalation & Business Safety
Building a business requires risk taking — but you should never risk safety. Join us for a rare, practical conversation on security in the workplace and beyond.
Our featured speaker is David Weiner, District Chief of Police and LA Sheriff’s Advisory member, internationally recognized as a de-escalation specialist. David will share proven strategies that work in real life, answer your toughest safety questions, and guide us through the realities of handling high-stress situations.
Interactive Component:
A few brave attendees will test themselves on the MILO system — the same scenario-based training platform used by police forces nationwide. You’ll experience firsthand what it’s like to make split-second decisions under pressure.
Why Attend:
Learn practical de-escalation tactics that can protect your team and your business.
Engage directly with a nationally respected safety expert.
Experience MILO, the training system trusted by law enforcement.
Network with founders, investors, and operators who care about building responsibly.
Format:
Fireside talk + Q&A
Live MILO simulation demo with audience participation
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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Tech Week Unplugged: Networking, Games & Drinks
Take a break from the traditional panels and talks and join us for a unique Tech Week networking experience designed for executives, tech leaders, and innovators. Hosted in the vibrant SOMA/Mission area of San Francisco at a beautifully designed venue, this event offers a stunning and inviting environment to relax, recharge, and make meaningful 1:1 connections with peers in the technology industry, creating the space for real conversations and how to deploy AI successfully.
Enjoy a curated selection of food and drinks, challenge your colleagues in ping pong and other games, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that encourages authentic conversations and strategic networking. This is not just a happy hour—it’s a dedicated moment to take a break from the formal schedule, spark new ideas, and forge valuable relationships between sessions and panels.
Whether you’re exploring potential collaborations, discovering new industry insights, or simply enjoying a fun break with fellow tech professionals, this evening promises to combine play, connection, and conversation in one unforgettable experience in a truly remarkable setting.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—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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Capital + Growth: The New Model of Company Building
Most startups don’t fail because of technology - they fail because the founder journey is risky, lonely, and filled with uncertainty.
In this session, Untapped Ventures and Azarian Growth Agency introduce a new model for building AI companies: combining early capital with hands-on growth expertise. You’ll learn how to de-risk your leap into entrepreneurship, validate your market faster, and set up the traction investors and customers look for.
Who it’s for:
- Builders at frontier AI companies considering starting something new
- Founders quietly building in stealth
- Early teams raising their first round
Takeaways:
- How to reduce risk at the riskiest stage of company building
- A playbook for validating faster and landing first customers
- Strategies for scaling with confidence toward $1–5M ARR and a strong Series A
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
USC Information Sciences Institute
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USC ISI Lab Tours
Marina del Rey
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USC Information Sciences Institute
“Step Into the Future: Explore the Quantum Computer That Demonstrated Quantum Effects and Operates at Temperatures Colder Than Space!”
Join us for an exclusive tour of the world’s most advanced quantum computer. This is your chance to see the machine that has demonstrated quantum effects, a feat that’s revolutionizing everything from cryptography to artificial intelligence. Operating at temperatures colder than the vacuum of space, this quantum computer is a true marvel of modern engineering.
See the lab that is building small satellites that are getting launched into space. This group just had some of their recent technology for docking with space objects tested on the International Space Station.
Hear about the work being done to address the cyber security threats that we are facing today. Learn about the Deter and Sphere cyber security testbeds that are transforming the way that cyber security research is being done.
This tour is more than just a peek at cutting-edge hardware—it’s a journey into the unknown, a glimpse at the next frontier of human innovation. What you see here today will shape the technology of tomorrow.
Tours will be provided from 10:30am - 12pm
Space Engineering Research Center, SERC
https://www.isi.edu/centers-serc/
Quantum
https://sites.usc.edu/qis/
Sphere
https://sphere-project.net
Thank you to our event sponsor:
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
https://www.dwavequantum.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
PARKING:
Recommended Marina Del Rey Lots, $6 per day/vehicle:
Lot 4 : 13500 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LPdBxT6rZvJxvjpf7
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
#LATechWeek
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem
https://www.tech-week.com
Qrypto Queer, Double Standard, Outcare
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Prideverse @
Santa Monica
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Qrypto Queer, Double Standard, Outcare
Qrypto Queer + Double Standard present: Prideverse @ LA Tech Week 🌐✨
Join us for a live showcase where you can step into the Prideverse — a virtual world built by Qrypto Queer featuring a gallery of sapphic art curated by Double Standard from the Mazer Lesbian Archives.
Explore the metaverse on screen, or slip on a VR headset for the full immersive experience.
Other offerings: FREE arcade games, meta marriages (with an ordained priest), live pole performance, and Bar with food + bev for purchase.
💜 A portion of ticket sales will benefit OutCare Health.
About Qrypto Queer
Qrypto Queer is a global community for LGBTQIA+ people in Web3. By creating spaces for queer voices in blockchain, NFTs, and the metaverse, Qrypto Queer champions inclusivity, visibility, and innovation at the cutting edge of technology.
About Double Standard
Double Standard is a brand before it’s a lounge because the vision is bigger than four walls. It’s a redefinition of space, identity, and what it means to move through the world as a lesbian or queer woman. Double Standard is about reshaping culture through collaboration with others breaking their own double standards in music, art, food, and beyond. We’ve never fit the mold. Now we’re building what fits us.
About Outcare
OutCare Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, with a dedicated focus on advancing support for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) communities.
About Mazer Lesbian Archives
The June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives is a vital force in collecting, preserving, and uplifting lesbian, feminist, and queer women's history. The Mazer provides academics, researchers, creatives, and the community a space to access and explore the past while paving the way for future generations to understand and create their own legacy.
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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Gentle Yoga + Sound Bath Meditation
Treat yourself to the ultimate mind-body reset. Ease into stillness with Gentle Flow Yoga, a calming practice of slow, supported stretches that melt away tension and restore balance. Then, surrender to the immersive waves of Sound Bath Meditation, where chimes, singing bowls, and gongs wash over you in a deeply relaxing journey. This unique combination is designed to leave you centered, refreshed, and uplifted—an experience your body and mind will thank you for.
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.
Omni Ventures, Virtha Ventures
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Deep Tech Nexus
FiDi (SF)
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Omni Ventures, Virtha Ventures
Crusoe, NVIDIA, Omni Ventures, Virta Ventures, and HPE are proud to host an exclusive evening bringing together the brightest minds in Deep Tech.
Highlights:
An evening of curated networking bookended around two panels exploring the future of Physical AI. Conversations will range from sustainable compute and infrastructure to real-world applications in robotics, energy, and manufacturing, with operators, investors, and innovators from across the deep-tech ecosystem.
Panel #1, The Force behind Physical AI
Bhavik Nadga, Investor, Bessemer Venture Partners
Janis Skriveris, Principal, Plug and Play Ventures
Martin Cala, Senior Solutions Engineer, Crusoe
Sumay Parikh, Robotics & Physical AI startups, NVIDIA
Sabrina Paseman, GP, Omni Ventures
Panel #2, Physical AI: From Robotics to Automotive
Samantha Huang, Principal, BMW iVentures
David Sokolic, Partner, Toyota Ventures
Jake Simon, Investor, Porsche Ventures
Jim Zhu, Founding Architect, Squint AI
Brandon Barbello, Founder/COO, Archetype AI
Event Schedule
4:00–5:00 PM | Reception & Welcome
5:00–5:20 PM | Panel 1
5:25–5:45 PM | Panel 2
5:45–7:00 PM | Networking Reception
Whether you’re building new platforms or backing breakthrough ventures, this is your chance to network and collaborate at the epicenter of San Francisco’s a16z Tech Week. Don’t miss an evening of robust discussion and high-impact connections as we power the next frontier of Physical AI.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
About Omni Ventures
The Manufacturing Tech VC. Led by former Apple product and manufacturing experts, Omni Venture Labs is a first-check VC investing in Manufacturing Tech to digitize the AI value chain.
About Virta Ventures
Virta Ventures backs the circular economy, investing in early-stage companies building technologies for sustainable materials, closed-loop systems, and resource efficiency.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing and AI. Its GPUs and software platforms power AI training, inference, and simulation at scale, enabling innovation across industries from manufacturing to healthcare.
About Crusoe
Crusoe is an AI infrastructure company and delivers high-performance, sustainable cloud compute for AI and HPC workloads through modular, GPU-powered data centers.
About HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) provides hybrid and private cloud solutions that unify VM management, streamline hybrid IT, and power AI-driven operations.
About IgniteGTM
IgniteGTM accelerates growth for AI-native and deep-tech companies, helping them achieve market traction and scale in enterprise technology sectors.
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HackSC x Lovable Hackathon
Join HackSC and Lovable for a weeklong virtual hackathon! Multiple competitive tracks and multiple prizes; in-person Opening Ceremony and Project Demos. Food and energy drinks will be provided!
Open to all university students. Follow us @hackscofficial to keep updated.
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.
NOTE: This event is targeted towards current college students. In the RSVP, please write your college as your company and "student" as your job title.
Punch Financial, Safra National Bank, Connectd
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Founders & Funders: VC and Founder Happy Hour
Santa Monica
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Punch Financial, Safra National Bank, Connectd
Join us as we bring together a community of early stage founders and investors for cocktails and conversation in Santa Monica. Grab some great drinks and a bite to eat as you move into night 2 of LATW!
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This event is hosted by:
PUNCH FINANCIAL: Punch Financial is an outsourced accounting & CFO services firm that specializes in startup and emerging venture funds.
https://punchfinancial.com/
SAFRA: Safra National Bank provides specialized banking solutions tailored to the needs of innovation-driven companies and fund managers. Whether you’re scaling a venture-backed startup or overseeing a private equity fund, Safra combines personalized service, deep expertise, and advanced digital tools to meet the pace and complexity of your business. Every client is supported by a dedicated banker who offers strategic guidance across each stage of business growth. With more than 180 years of financial strength, Safra is committed to helping clients navigate evolving financial landscapes and achieve sustainable, long-term success.
https://www.safra.com/
VOUCH: Vouch is the leader in business insurance for venture-backed startups. With deep expertise in tech and VC, Vouch delivers precise coverage as startups scale from launch to IPO. Vouch makes it easy to master insurance with a modern digital platform, 10 exclusive coverages for tech, and a curated marketplace of tech-focused carriers.
https://www.vouch.us
Qapita: Enables startups to streamline equity and ownership management across the lifecycle.
https://www.qapita.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.
Velvet, Silicon Valley Bank
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Velvet x SVB Sunset Beach Mixer
Santa Monica
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Velvet, Silicon Valley Bank
A handpicked gathering of visionary founders, seasoned GPs, and influential LPs will come together for an intimate sunset mixer during LA Tech Week. Guests will enjoy a full bar and hors d’oeuvres while watching the sunset from a beautiful beach house in Santa Monica. The evening is anchored by a carefully selected guest list designed to spark meaningful 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.
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LA-Tech CEO Summit
Cofounder Flow, University of San Francisco
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Cofounder Counseling Office Hours
Embarcadero
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Cofounder Flow, University of San Francisco
Getting stuck with your co-founder? Want to find ways to get more aligned? Your co-founder partnership can make or break your company. Join us for a co-founder counseling session.
After you're accepted, sign up for a 20min consultation slot to identify weaknesses and explore areas for growth. Think of it as relationship maintenance for the most important partnership in your startup.
You'll leave with a greater awareness on the root causes of your disagreement and clarity on how to fix them.
Hosted by Cofounder Flow, featuring John Cromwell, USF Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Stephen Cognetta, co-founder of Exponent and Stanford MBA alum and team dynamics facilitator.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—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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Proptech Founders, Operators & VC Mixer
NorCal Proptech Group Mixer for Early Stage Founders with at least an MVP, Operators (Brokers, Asset Managers etc) & Investors. Light refreshments & drinks served.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—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, Autonomy, and the Future of Delivery Mixer
Venice
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Curbivore, Coco Robotics
Coco Robotics and Curbivore present an LA #TechWeek happy hour at Coco’s beautiful Venice Beach HQ, bringing together investors and technologists who care about how AI is shaping the real world — from food delivery to the future of urban life.
Our featured programming for the evening will be a panel discussion on “AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Delivery”, featuring George O'Brien - VP Product at Coco, Bolei Zhou - Professor at UCLA Computer Science, and Amit Gupta - Partner at SNR Ventures. And moderated by Harry Campbell - Founder at The Rideshare Guy.
Coco has spent the last five years transforming into one of the country’s leading autonomous delivery services — a company that’s transforming how goods move in cities and has already expanded from Los Angeles to Miami, Chicago, and Helsinki. Backed by investors including Sam Altman, Founders Fund, Pelion, Outlander, and SNR, Coco has raised over $110M to make clean, efficient delivery a reality.
Expect a candid, real-world look at how AI and robotics are creating immediate business impact — powering Coco’s delivery fleet, enabling restaurant partners, and building the foundation for the cities of tomorrow.
Before/after the discussion, we'll have food, drinks, and networking with investors, innovators, and future teammates passionate about building sustainable, AI-driven urban infrastructure.
Schedule of Events:
5-6:30 pm: Networking, light bites and drinks
6:30-7:15 pm: Panel Discussion
7:15-8 pm: Close-out networking, and drinks
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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