Female Founder Collective, The 10th House
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Building a Venture-Backable Female-Founded CPG Brand
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Female Founder Collective, The 10th House
Join The Female Founder Collective for an exclusive panel exploring how to build and scale consumer product goods brands that attract venture capital investments.
You'll hear real stories from founders and industry leaders who've been in the trenches—navigating everything from those first product prototypes to nerve-wracking pitch meetings and the thrill of landing your first major retail partnership. Our panelists will share the wins, the setbacks, and the pivotal moments that shaped their journeys. Plus, we'll explore how diverse voices are reshaping what consumers want and creating untapped market opportunities that smart investors can't ignore.
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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Inside Hutton: Curated by The Agency Art House
Join us for an intimate evening in Beverly Hills during Tech Week, where art and architecture come together. Explore an exceptional residence in the heart of the city while experiencing a unique way to engage with art, design, and conversation enjoyed over drinks and light bites with The Agency Art House.
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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Courtside Conversations LA ’25
Step inside the future of higher education—courtside. Join Constructor Tech and 8–10 select guests for an intimate pre-game discussion at LA Live, exploring how technology is reshaping the student journey. Then, head to Crypto com Arena for the Lakers vs. Kings preseason matchup.
An invite-only experience designed for candid conversation and connection.
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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LiveAvatars for Modern Businesses
A introduction for a new modality - interactive avatar by Head of Business at Heygen Labs, Sunny Liao. See how see how photoreal, conversational avatars bring human connection to digital workflows at scale and how can it change your business. We’ll show the live demo, highlight executive-ready use cases across training, hiring, sales, and support, and outline how teams get started fast.
Register to explore the strategy, not the plumbing.
See you there!
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.
Venturing Through Venture
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Forging The Future: A Discussion With Founders Building the Future of A&D
Santa Monica
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Venturing Through Venture
Venturing Through Venture presents Forging the Future, a panel discussion with founders reshaping the aerospace and defense ecosystem. Featuring leaders from space, software, and semiconductor startups, this conversation will highlight the remarkable innovations transforming our local A&D landscape. Join us for an evening of insight, collaboration, and networking with some of the brightest minds driving the future.
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
Anne Taylor Communications, LLC., With Mari
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Beachside Female Founder Crawl
Santa Monica
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Anne Taylor Communications, LLC., With Mari
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist and we'll do a final roll call Monday, October 13!
Step away from the buzz of LA Tech Week and choose adventure by the beach. Join fellow female founders for an afternoon walk and talk in beautiful Santa Monica. We'll meet-up at Urth Caffe Santa Monica to grab a quick coffee on the go, followed by a walk to nearby women-owned shops. Along the way, you’ll share quick founder stories, pitch your business in a casual 1-minute format, and end with a final stroll and gathering near the beach, leaving with new connections and one bold next step.
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.
TechTable by Cyber Pop-up
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AI-matched private dinners with TechTable
Santa Monica
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TechTable by Cyber Pop-up
You're Invited to a TechTable hosted during Los Angeles Tech Week!
Join us for an exclusive networking dinner designed to connect like-minded tech professionals using our AI-algorithm. This is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships, spark engaging conversations, and enjoy a memorable evening.
We can’t wait to host you at TechTable!
Reserve your seat now and get ready for an evening of inspiration and connection!
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 Future of Venture Capital — Breakfast at Expert DOJO
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Ir(ish) in Tech happy hour
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AI Agents Live + Labs
Discover how AI agents and Google Cloud can create outsized impact in lean teams. Learn how to set up agents for success to scale its impact across your organization by putting it in the hands of every employee and into every workflow.
To secure your registration, please sign up here → http://goo.gle/48SaEmo
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.
Innovate Pasadena, Art Center College of Design, City of Pasadena
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Hacking Human Happiness
Pasadena
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Innovate Pasadena, Art Center College of Design, City of Pasadena
Designing Tech & Norms That Make Good Contagious
Sometimes it's hard to believe, but people are far more good to each other than not. We even have the research to prove it. Yet, we're in an era where technology and social media often amplify negativity, reward sharing outrage, and monetize division.
Can we reclaim social sharing norms and tweak them to support human well-being? Can we develop new social tools that harness human psychology to foster prosocial behavior?
Those are two of the questions our expert panel will address in this thought-provoking discussion.
Join us on October 15 in Pasadena as we bring together storytellers, behavioral scientists, and technologists to explore how we can reimagine technology for happiness, connection, and human flourishing. We'll discuss why so much of our digital environment feels wired for stress, what science tells us about joy and resilience, and how we can shift the narrative and norms toward prosocial choices and positive impact.
Whether you're a designer, product developer, educator, content creator, or simply someone who wants to understand how technology shapes our collective well-being, you'll walk away with:
- An understanding of the psychological principles tech components leverage to trigger different responses and behaviors.
- Ideas on designing tools and services that move beyond reliance on negativity and increase positive human engagement.
- Real-world connections with others who want to spread stories of human goodness and leverage technology to encourage positive human outcomes.
** Bonus **
And the ideas won't stop when the panel discussion ends. Every attendee receives a complimentary, one-year Next Big Idea Club subscription (valued at $99) to continue exploring ideas and concepts from the world's preeminent thinkers. Our panelists include featured NBIC authors.
Our Panelists
Gabriel Reilich is Head of Content & Innovation at GOOD & Upworthy. Devoted to his mission of spreading optimism; he believes the internet can be a force for good and is dedicated to leveraging it to amplify the best of humanity. He has created content and crafted impactful campaigns for numerous respected brands, nonprofits, and non-governmental organizations, including Google, GoFundMe, and the World Food Programme. He is the co-author of "GOOD PEOPLE: Stories from the Best of Humanity" a New York Times Best Seller and Next Big Idea Club featured book.
Gloria Mark, PhD, is Chancellor's Professor Emerita at UC Irvine, where she has spent more than two decades studying how people interact with technology. A psychologist specializing in human-computer interaction, her research examines how digital media affects our attention, multitasking, mood, and behavior in real-world environments. She is the author of "Attention Span," a Next Big Idea Club featured book, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, and numerous other outlets.
Vince Lynch is the CEO of IV.AI and serves on the advisory board for The World Ethical Data Forum. Over his 12-year career in the AI space, and work with IV.AI he has helped create scalable AI products with Netflix, Uber, Samsung, Disney, Walmart, Capital One, Estée Lauder, among many other businesses, and was named in the UN’s AI 100 for his work on disinformation and misinformation. Lynch was the host of The AI Review and has been featured in numerous publications, including Wired, The Washington Post, NYT, CNBC, CNN, and BBC, discussing the value of NLP, LLMs, and the structures we can build to balance bias with generative model performance.
Punch Financial, Qapita, Vouch Insurance, Safra National Bank, Connectd
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Founders & Funders: VC and Founder Happy Hour
Santa Monica
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Punch Financial, Qapita, Vouch Insurance, 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.
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From Hustle to Systems: A female founder panel
What if scaling didn’t mean doing more?
In this candid panel moderated by Mari Milenkovic (Founder of With Mari, and Co-founder of Her Brand & Co, acquired in 2024), you’ll hear from female founders building tech-enabled businesses who are using smart systems, strategic automation, and yes - a bit of AI to reclaim time, reduce overwhelm, and grow intentionally.
Whether they’re automating operations, simplifying marketing, or building tech-enabled offers, each founder brings a real-world perspective on what it takes to grow sustainably in today’s fast-paced world.
What you’ll learn:
The systems and tools actually making a difference right now
Where automation creates ease... and where it doesn’t
How AI is being used practically (without the hype)
What sustainable growth looks like behind the scenes
Featuring:
Inbal Claudio, Community + Membership Strategist
Diana Lunzer, Productivity Strategist & Certified Notion Consultant
Esosa Ighodaro, Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech
Jessica Koosed Etting, Founder of JAM
This session is for female founders who are scaling - or ready to - and want to build in a way that aligns with both their business goals and life priorities.
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.
Beacon Insights, USC Marshall Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
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How Founders Actually Get Into Accelerators
USC
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Beacon Insights, USC Marshall Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Join Beacon Insights for a live session at the USC Greif Launchpad, where we’ll break down the real founder journey from Zero → One — and spotlight accelerators that support each stage along the way.
We’ll talk about:
💡 What early-stage accelerators look for (even before you have traction)
🚀 How to build credibility and momentum fast🏗️ What “traction” really means — and how programs define it differently
🌎 Which accelerators actually help you level up at each stage. _________________________________
About Beacon
Beacon Insights is a data-driven innovation firm that helps founders, universities, and governments understand and grow startup ecosystems. Through its platform and research, Beacon tracks thousands of accelerators and funding programs worldwide—making it easier for innovators to find the right opportunities to launch and scale.
About the Host
Dominique Aubry is the founder of Beacon Insights and Accelerator Insider, a platform that demystifies how accelerators work and helps early-stage founders navigate them with confidence. She currently serves as an Expert-in-Residence at the USC Marshall Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Dominique is also a Techstars and MassChallenge alumna, and a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Lab.
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.
Objective, AllianceBernstein, Law Office of Langston A. Tolbert
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Founders' Happy Hour at Esters
Santa Monica
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Objective, AllianceBernstein, Law Office of Langston A. Tolbert
Join us for an exclusive Founders Happy Hour in Santa Monica, hosted in partnership with Objective, AllianceBernstein, and Tolbert Legal. Enjoy great wine, coastal bites, and meaningful conversations with fellow founders, investors, and advisors in a relaxed outdoor patio setting.
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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