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Zero to Unicorn: beehiiv Fireside
Join us for a fireside chat and deep dive with Tyler Denk, founder of Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth.
P.S. Include a good question for Tyler, and we’ll prioritize your spot. 🦄
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🦄 Unicorner brings the stories of up-and-coming startups to your inbox every Monday morning. With over two hundred startup covers and tens of thousands of global readers, it's a top read for those who want to find the next unicorns before they become big.
🧮 PwC’s Emerging Company Services (ECS) practice helps high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses navigate the journey from startup to IPO and beyond. With 25+ years of experience, dedicated audit teams, and deep expertise in areas like revenue recognition, SEC reporting, stock-based compensation, and M&A, PwC equips emerging companies to stay compliant, resilient, and investor-ready. By combining local expertise with global resources, PwC delivers tailored solutions that keep founders and financial leaders ahead of the curve.
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.
By registering for this event, you consent to receive post-event communications from the hosts. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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Live Vibe-Coding Session
Join Mucker Capital for a unique Iron (AI) Chef-style live vibe-coding presentation.
See expert AI builders "cook" up an app or AI agent idea in real-time in an "Iron Chef" style interactive session. Watch (and ask questions) as three builders are given a prompt idea and begin live vibe-coding in real-time using no/low-code AI tools.
Expert Builders: Shaun Merritt (Karrot), Collin Overbay (Quome) and Petros Hong (stealth startup)
Commentators: Tony Yang (Mucker Capital) and Danny Pantuso (Mucker Capital)
In this session you’ll get a front-row seat to how expert builders think, experiment, and iterate with a prompt app building tools.
Note:
This session is designed for startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval.
Sponsored by Google for Startups, Manatt & Fidelity Private Shares.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive communications from Mucker and sponsors.
By registering for this event, you understand and agree that the information you are providing will be processed in accordance with the Fidelity privacy statement here - https://privateshares.fidelity.com/privacy-and-terms.html
By registering for and attending this event, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded during the session. These materials may be used by Mucker Capital and its partners for marketing and promotional purposes.
If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, please withdraw your RSVP prior to the event.
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.
Entrepreneurship Launchpad
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Tech Entrepreneurs TNG
Pasadena
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Entrepreneurship Launchpad
With technology advancing faster than ever, we believe the next generation will be the ones to make the biggest impact in the world.
At Tech Entrepreneurs TNG, you’ll learn what it takes to become a tech entrepreneur—from the skills to focus on now, to the mindset that will help you create lasting, positive impact in the world.
Jeff Su, a visionary software architect and entrepreneur who has built tech from small startups to major companies from the ground up, will share his journey and insights. Following his talk, you’ll dive into a fun, hands-on workshop designed to spark your creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. There will be Amazon gift card prizes in multiple categories, so bring your friends, learn & create together, and win some money!
NO coding experience is required—this workshop is designed to start you on your journey regardless of your background. Open to all high schoolers and audacious middle schoolers.
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Stress Tested: Defense Tech Meeting Reality
Stress Tested: Defense Tech Meeting Reality
Presented by Starburst and Picogrid, with support from Griffiss Institute, B3K Prosperity, IAI, Collinear, and Weaver, this LA Tech Week event at Picogrid HQ in El Segundo will explore what it really takes to turn defense-tech innovation into operational capability.
We’ll spotlight the unique role of Southern California’s Space & Defense-Tech Triangle — from El Segundo to Kern County and Vandenberg — in connecting LA’s deep engineering and venture talent with the real-world needs of defense users.
🎙️ Panel Discussion
Hear from leading voices in defense innovation:
Zane Mountcastle, Co-Founder & CEO, Picogrid (picogrid.com)
Karthik Gollapudi, Co-Founder & CEO, Sift (siftstack.com)
Winnie Lai, Co-Founder & CEO, Auriga Space (aurigaspace.com)
Heather M. Hage, President & CEO, Griffiss Institute (griffissinstitute.org)
Joshua Boswell, VP Policy & Economic Development, REACH (reachcentralcoast.org)
Moderator: Benjamin Zeitoun, Starburst Ventures (starburst.aero)
🚀 Startup Innovation Showcase
Selected startups will showcase cutting-edge solutions in defense-tech and dual-use innovation, including:
BQP: simulation software using quantum algorithms on classical hardware (bqpsim.com)
Aerhart: UAVs for efficient drone delivery and inspection applications (aerhart.com)
VTOLogic: Hybrid-electric UAS with thrust vectoring for VTOL, STOL and conventional take-off and landing (vtologic-aero.com)
AugSense: AI-driven sensor fusion for operator health monitoring (augsensetech.com)
Dalion: Silent, zero-emission electro-aerodynamic propulsion systems (dalionaviation.com)
Rhea Space Activity: Reliable navigation and star tracker platforms (rheaspaceactivity.com)
If you’re building, funding, scaling, or enabling national security technology, don’t just watch the future happen — be in the room, make the connections, and help shape it with us.
For questions, reach out to: events@starburst.aero
This event is part of #LATechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at tech-week.com.
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Sunset Beach Ride & Happy Hour
Cyclemate is on a mission to make cities around the world happier and healthier by helping people cycle more and drive less.
We're showcasing our home of Venice in the best way possible - with a scenic bike ride along the coast, capped off by a beachfront happy hour with music, drinks, and community at The Waterfront. Explore the natural beauty while experiencing first-hand how technology can create healthier, more sustainable urban living. Guests will follow the route in real-time using the Cyclemate app.
This event is for anyone who cares about using technology to build healthier, happier and more sustainable cities. Whether you're a founder, investor, technologist, or passionate about climate, wellness, or urban living, you'll connect with others working to improve life for city dwellers!
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.
Syndicate AI, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
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Celebrity x Investor Golf Tournament
The Valley
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Syndicate AI, Alumni Ventures, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
Join Syndicate and a lineup of top-tier investors and celebrities for the 2025 Invitational Celebrity x Investor Golf Tournament. This event brings together NBA All-Stars, NFL players, actors, comedians, and prominent investors for a day of golf in Los Angeles.
It’s not just about the game—it’s about connecting with the best in the business while enjoying a day of friendly-ish competition. Whether you’re here to swing the clubs, share stories, or make new deals, this tournament is where it all happens. A day on the green with great people, great conversations, and a shared passion for the sport.
This year the tournament takes place at the Rancho Park Golf Course in Culver City. Register as a single player and make some new connections or come with your team, the choice is yours.
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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The Future of LegalTech Panel
Join us for a panel discussion on how legal technology and AI are reshaping the practice of law and creating new opportunities for lawyers, startups, and investors.
Featured speakers
- Caroline Cherkassky – Partner, Orrick
- Adam Coccari – MD, Hubspot Ventures
- Dori Yona – CEO & Founder, SimpleClosure
- Rachel Hornings – VP of BD, Cooley
Topics we’ll cover
• AI & Legal Services: What feels truly transformative vs. what’s overhyped
• Industry Shifts: From inefficiencies in law to compliance, wind-downs, and restructures
• The Ecosystem: How law firms, startups, and VCs can collaborate and what makes LegalTech founders successful despite regulatory hurdles
Agenda
9:00 - Networking/Breakfast from Great White
9:40 - Panel begins
10:15 - Q&A
Who should attend
• ECVC Lawyers looking to understand emerging trends
• Startup advisors and investors focused on legal services and compliance
• Anyone curious about how law is evolving with technology
This is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of legal innovation as they explore how emerging technologies are transforming legal services, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities.
SimpleClosure
SimpleClosure was founded with a simple but critical mission: to make a complicated and confusing shutdown process feel like a manageable reality — the unlock founders were looking for. This is our sole focus, and our team of specialists is dedicated to handling the paperwork, legal filings, and compliance requirements so you can focus confidently on what's next. We take what is traditionally a 9+ month process and get it done in just a few weeks. Find out more at SimpleClosure.com.
Carta
Carta is the leading platform for equity management, trusted by thousands of private companies, investors, and law firms to help them manage ownership, fundraises, and compliance with ease.
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
The Next Wave: An AI Music Experience
The future doesn’t just arrive — it drops. During San Francisco Tech Week, The Next Wave transforms the night into a glimpse of tomorrow: AI DJs, generative visuals, and a venue reimagined as the world ahead.
Expect the city’s top founders, investors, and creators on the dance floor. This is where technology becomes culture — and where the future comes to party.
By Wollen Labs - Turning companies AI Native
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 for Housing: Tech to End the Crisis
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Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Startup
Welcome to Startup Oasis! #LAtechweek
If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their startups to the attendees; then, you can join a breakout room/area (that we curate) to talk to the founders, ask questions, and give feedback. People have been able to start a business as a result of this process. You are welcome to just watch as well. We will have pizzas delivered at 4 PM.
If you would like to pitch, please RSVP here, and you can sign up on the day of the event. This event is free to attend. You can also support us with a donation.
You can join us early for structured speed networking and pitch practice before the main event begins at 4 PM.
Schedule for the Day:
1:00 🚪 - Doors Open for networking. Sign up at the check-in table if you want to pitch your startup. You can bring your own food and drinks if you wish to eat lunch here. There are many restaurants nearby if you want to eat lunch beforehand
2:00 🔬 - Pitch Lab begins. Founders, you'll be able to get feedback for your pitch from PitchPartner.app Then, we can discuss the feedback as a group and in pairs/small groups. This will help prep you for the pitches at 5 PM
3:00 🪑 - Deal Flow Cafe speed networking begins. Founders sit on one side of the table, and those looking to join a team or help sit on the other side for 1 on 1 conversations, switching every 3 minutes
4:00 🍕 - The main event begins: signups for pitches open, and networking continues. Pizza will be served
4:45 👥 - Founders are chosen to pitch
5:00 🎤 - Startup Oasis Begins, Founders Pitch
5:30💡- Founders break off into break-out groups, and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time, similar to a hackathon
7:00 ⌛ - The event starts to end, please wrap up connections
7:30 🥂- Head to happy hour @ Kennedy's Craft Kitchen
Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business.
https://www.startupoasis.org/contact-10
Use the link above to:
Follow us on LinkedIn
Join our community on Discord
Donate to our cause
Visit our website
Sign up for our newsletter
Nearby Transit:
Metro: A-line (Blue), C-line (Green). Take an Uber or a connecting bus from those lines to the venue. The most efficient option is to take the A-line to the Pacific Coast Hwy Metro Station, then catch the 172 bus, which drops you off at Stearns & Bellflower
Public bikes and scooters are available
Free parking is available in the plaza
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.
The Well Network, Naturepedic
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Unwind & Connect at Naturepedic
West Hollywood
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The Well Network, Naturepedic
Unwind and connect mindfully after a busy TechWeek at a wellness reception and program on wellness tech hosted by The Well Network and Naturepedic's organic mattress gallery near Beverly Hills. 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Naturepedic will also be giving away one of their Serenade mattresses! 🛏️
Join founders, investors and members of our vibrant community in the consumer and consumer tech space. Guests are welcome to participate in product demos from Cell2N a PEMF health tech company. We will also have a sound bath session by Jessica Jeang at 6:30pm. ✨ 🙏🏼
Lite bites and drinks provided. Thanks to partners ITO EN tea, MTN WTR, Lark Ellen Farm, Chimes, Thanks! Naturals, The Tea Book, Ethan's Entergy Drinks, NOW supplements, Ms. P's snacks, That's It bars and others who are sharing samples and gift bag items. 🍵 🧉🫖
By registering or attending the event, the participant consents to receiving emails from the organizers Naturepedic, The Well Network 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.
Product Advisory Collective (PAC), Swift Insights
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Perform at your Peak
Playa Vista
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Product Advisory Collective (PAC), Swift Insights
10.12.2025 UPDATE
APPROVED GUESTS have received - or will soon receive - an email with parking and venue information.
REGISTRATION CLOSED. Event is at capacity.
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Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ) measures “mental fitness,” which is your ability to respond to challenges with clarity and strength. It is about activating your inner sage through curiosity, empathy, and creativity while quieting your inner saboteurs such as self-doubt, perfectionism, over-control, or avoidance. Tech professionals will explore how Positive Intelligence impacts peak performance, resilience, and relationships at work.
WHY IT MATTERS
With many shifts in the world, the economy, and the workplace, markets adjust, strategies pivot, teams reorganize, and AI accelerates possibilities and the unknown.
🎯 Many leaders are left asking the same question: How do I and my team stay focused and perform on what truly matters?
✨ In high-pressure environments, performance is not just about effort: it is about energy. Leaders who strengthen their mental fitness not only deliver stronger results but also sustain their own well-being and build higher-performing teams.
📈 Research on PQ shows that improving mental fitness can increase:
· team performance by 30%
· sales performance by 40%
INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
In a facilitated conversation, attendees will:
· Identify their dominant saboteurs and sage patterns
· Share insights on how these patterns play out in daily leadership
· Learn practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen decision-making, and lead teams with greater presence and impact
Speakers and facilitators will include:
· Shirley Braun, Ph.D., Managing Partner at Swift Insights
· Mary Beth Snodgrass, Managing Director at the Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
PRE-WORK BEFORE EVENT (10 mins)
Attendees are encouraged to take the PQ Assessment (http://positiveintelligence.com/), created by Shirzad Chamine, a Stanford-educated, widely-recognized executive coach (watch TedTalk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdJ1ubvoXs). Completing this before the session will maximize value gained.
SESSION AGENDA (75 minutes)
1. Introduction (5 min): Why mental fitness matters in high-pressure environments
2. Intelligent Leadership Primer (10 min): Overview of the ten saboteurs, their traits, and how they show up at work and Q&A with audience.
3. Group Breakout Discussion (20 min): Attendees join groups based on the top saboteurs identified by the assessment for in-depth discussions.
4. Facilitated Discussion (15 min): Group representatives share highlights of discussions. Facilitator highlights overlapping patterns and differences.
5. Increase Resilience and Wisdom Practice (10 min): Facilitator guides individuals on how they can redirect from saboteur to sage in the moment.
6. Wrap-Up (5 min)
🍻🍽️ During and after the event, there will be snacks and drinks available for purchase at an on-site bar. More details coming soon.
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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Space x Aerospace Happy Hour
The Space x Aerospace Happy Hour is back for LA Tech Week 2025!
After two oversubscribed events during past Tech Weeks, we're proud to be back with a jointly organized party between Charter Space and 615.vc, held on the rooftop of an exclusive private members club with the best view in all of LA.
As #LATechWeek takes off, we're thrilled to invite space and aerospace startups, investors, industry partners, and leaders to celebrate another milestone year in our rapidly evolving sector. This gathering is designed to fuel connections between the brightest minds in the space and aerospace industries while we toast to the incredible achievements of the past year and our bright interplanetary future.
Join us at a private member's club for an evening of good music, great drinks, and outstanding company as we bring together various industry stakeholders - from innovative startups advancing breakthrough technologies to established companies and strategic partners who are actively shaping the future of space and aerospace.
For any sponsorship inquiries, volunteer opportunities, or questions, feel free to reach out to us at: info@615.vc or hello@charter.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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Fintech CFO Office Hours
We are bringing our popular Fintech CFO Office Hours to SFTechWeek! Scalepoint provides fractional CFO and Capital Markets Advisory services to Seed to B VC-backed Fintech startups. Early stage Fintech finance is hard, and sometimes founders just need someone to talk to about it. Book a time slot with us here https://cal.com/scalepoint-cfo/la-tech-week-cfo-office-hours to bounce your ideas, get some hot takes and sage advice from our experienced Fintech CFOs and Capital Markets experts.
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.
Fenwick, Generation Space, Upfront Ventures
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The Next Orbit: Deep Tech & Beyond
Santa Monica
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Fenwick, Generation Space, Upfront Ventures
Join leading voices in deep tech for an evening of connection and conversation.
Upfront Ventures, Generation Space, MaC Venture Capital, and Fenwick are bringing together founders, investors, and operators working across aerospace, defense, AI, and frontier technologies for the kind of networking that sparks real momentum — no panels, no pitches, just meaningful interactions with those shaping the future of innovation. Light bites, drinks and ocean views included!
Whether you're building satellites or backing moonshots, this is where deep tech meets the LA tech ecosystem.
About Upfront Ventures
Upfront Ventures is an early investor and long-term partner to tech founders and startups. Founded in 1996 in Los Angeles with investing professionals based in LA and San Francisco, Upfront has backed teams across all technology sectors. Learn more at www.upfront.com.
About Generation Space LLC
Generation Space LLC is the US arm of Seraphim Space Manager LLP and is responsible for all its US activities and for delivery of the US Generation Space Accelerator. Outside the US, Seraphim Space Manager LLP has pioneered ‘SpaceTech’ as an investment category, having launched the world’s first private and first public SpaceTech focused VC fund as well as the world’s first dedicated SpaceTech Accelerator. Positioning it as the world’s leading investment group focused on the space sector’s $trillion investment opportunity. Further information is available at www.generation.space.
About MaC Venture Capital
MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley that invests in technology startups leveraging shifts in cultural trends and behaviors. The general partners represent diverse backgrounds in technology, business, politics, entertainment and finance, allowing them to accelerate entrepreneurs on the verge of their breakthrough moment. The firm provides hands-on support crucial for building and scaling category-leading companies, including operations strategy, brand building, recruiting, sales development and mission-critical introductions. Find MaC Venture Capital online at www.macventurecapital.com and @MaCVentureCap.
About Fenwick
Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2024 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn 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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