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Part Man? Part Machine?
Join Launchpad x BMO for a breakfast conversation on the future of manufacturing and robotics. In El Segundo, the home of aerospace and industry, we are bringing together founders, operators, and investors who are building the systems that make things move: automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
Launchpad is a robotics and automation company building the hardware and software that power modern production lines, helping manufacturers move faster, build stronger, and scale what they build.
We believe in building for good, creating tools that drive progress, build resilience, and open new frontiers. BMO partners with builders shaping the future of how things get made.
This is a gathering for people who want to roll up their sleeves and build the next era of manufacturing.
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.
Black Women Spin, Dope Candi
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Spinovation - The Afterparty
Arts District
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Black Women Spin, Dope Candi
Join us for the OFFICIAL afterparty for Spinovation: The Future is Femme The Future is Frequency.
Live DJ Sets | Food | Drinks | Networking
Follow us on IG @blackwomenspin @dopecandi
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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Xavvi: The Next Wave
Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
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Women Leaders Happy Hour
Venice
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Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
✨ Join us for an invite-only get together of L.A. women tech leaders. ✨
Following our curated match-making event for women leaders and fractionals to connect intentionally with startups and investors (https://partiful.com/e/7WweGn2fdbjKWPU1Do3O), we'll sip and socialize and discuss the state of AI and tech and career opportunities and pathways.
Curated Guest List
Only women with verified experience leading product, AI, engineering, design work will be invited - by email and approved on Partiful - to join our happy hour.
Wine, Mixed Drinks and Snacks
are included in our $25 registration fee
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.
Tech Meets Taste: A Jollof SZN Dinner, celebrates the fusion of culture and innovation during LA Tech Week. Centered around West Africa’s iconic dish, Jollof Rice, the event brings together founders, investors, creatives, and culture enthusiasts for an evening of food, music, networking, and meaningful connections.
Investor deck: https://rb.gy/dq1nny
Website: www.jollofszn.com
Instagram: @jollof.szn
Follow us for community updates.
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 Closing Party
LA Tech Week's Closing Party.
Join STARTUPSTARTER, CarClub & The Windward on Friday October 17th, as we head to a private venue at the Venice sign to host the LA Tech Week closing party.
Three floors to choose from, open bar, DJs open to close, and LA's top founders & investors converging at an iconic location for a close out event to remember.
- Ground Floor: Lounge
- 2nd Floor: Bar + Lounge
- Rooftop Deck: Open Air DJ
Limited Capacity, RSVP for entrance.
See you there.
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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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Energy, Dynamism, & Dual Use in Regulated Industries
The age of clean lines and cloud apps is over—welcome back to the age of engines, electrons, and escalation. The real frontier isn’t on your screen; it’s in the reactors, grids, and factories reshaping global power. Dual-use tech is blurring the boundaries between climate and defense, between regulation and rebellion. What was once “too hard” or “too political” is now the hottest arena for innovation—and the world’s most strategic advantage.
Join founders, engineers, students, and investors pushing the edge of energy, defense, and industrial tech for an evening of connection, collaboration, and discovery. If you’ve ever wanted to build something that actually moves the world—this is where it starts.
H*QUOTIENT is the world's leading deep tech & hardware community for students, recent grads, and GenZ technologists. We're a collective of 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries, built by engineers for engineers. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries to commercialize their tech, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again.
Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient
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 be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.
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Swiss Watch AI: The $7B Opportunity - Morning Coffee and Pastries
Join ViviScout to explore how AI can enhance Swiss mechanical watches, without changing what collectors wear. We’ll share how our discreet technology preserves the elegance of fine timepieces while capturing rich cardiovascular signals, and how our AI turns those signals into continuous, privacy-first health insights.
ViviScout is building the intelligence layer for Swiss timepieces. We’ll walk through our technology stack, including an algorithm in development for continuous blood pressure monitoring and a full metrics suite: HR, HRV, respiratory rate, SpO₂ trends, sleep staging & quality, cycle insights, stress & recovery/readiness, activity, VO₂max estimates, and more. Our companion app will be a best-in-class experience with modular dashboards, predictive insights, elegant reporting, and seamless data sharing.
We’ll cover: product demo, data moat & IP, regulatory path, margins & unit economics, and partnership opportunities with maisons, retailers, and insurers. Learn how to monetize this $7 billion untapped market via hardware, subscriptions, data services, and strategic partnerships.
Ideal for investors focused on luxury, digital health, and data platforms.
Lunch provided by ViviScout. Space is limited. Private.
Features in development; subject to regulatory review where applicable.
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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ChargerHelp Reliability Revolution
After five years in the field solving the toughest problems in EV charging, ChargerHelp is proud to unveil the next evolution of reliability. You’re invited to be among the first to experience it.
As part of LA Tech Week, we’re opening our doors for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how technology is transforming the future of EV infrastructure. From advanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance to intelligent service coordination, our new platform is built to redefine reliability from the ground up.
This isn’t just a product reveal. It’s a turning point in how technology drives uptime, performance, and confidence in clean transportation.
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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Sunday Tech Wine Down
🍷 Sunday Tech Wine Down
📍 Wearies Santa Monica
🗓 Sunday, October 19th | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Unplug, unwind, and connect with the community. The Sunday Tech Wine Down is your chance to close out the week with great conversations, great company, and a glass (or two) of wine.
Set in the cozy, moody atmosphere of Wearies Santa Monica, this evening brings together founders, engineers, creatives, and tech professionals for a relaxed mixer that’s more about authentic connection than business cards. Whether you’re swapping startup stories, talking trends, or just making new friends, the vibe is easy, social, and the perfect reset before the week ahead.
✨ What to Expect:
A casual, laid-back networking mixer for the tech community
Wine specials and craft cocktails available all evening
A stylish space designed for mingling and conversation
Because not every tech event has to feel like a pitch—sometimes, it’s about kicking back and enjoying the moment.
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 Creator's Table -Private Dinner (By Approval Only)
A gathering designed for fitness, culinary, and travel creators interested in discovering new revenue-generating opportunities.
Lets go beyond traditional partnerships and monetization models!
Dinner is fully covered—come ready to connect, learn, and explore new possibilities.
Submit your information to be vetted and curated for this exclusive event.
What to Expect:
- Curated guest list for authentic, high-value connections.
- Dinner at a relaxed, elegant restaurant with exceptional food and a refined social setting.
- Introduction to innovative revenue-generating opportunities designed specifically for content creators.
- Meaningful exchanges with creators who understand your journey.
Limited capacity. Selections made to ensure diverse perspectives and genuine community.
A $35 commitment fee is required upon registration. This fee will be fully refunded if your application is not accepted or upon attendance at the event.
Please make the payment to @kiarash on Venmo.
You can use this link: https://venmo.com/kiarash?txn=pay&amount=35¬e=Refundable%20Commitment%20Fee
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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.
Montréal International, Invest Quebec (TBC), BDO (TBC), Barnstorm VFX (TBC - venue)
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Montréal X L.A.: The Future of Creative Tech
Burbank
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Montréal International, Invest Quebec (TBC), BDO (TBC), Barnstorm VFX (TBC - venue)
✨ An exclusive afternoon bringing together Montréal and Los Angeles’ creative industries for meaningful connections at the frontier of creative tech.
We’re joined by two powerhouse from Montreal's creative industries to discuss the future of tech in creative indistries:
Bertrand Nepveu — Co-Founding Partner of Triptyq Capital
A pioneer and gadget enthusiast, Bertrand founded Vrvana in 2005 to immerse users in gameplay; he united Montréal’s top talent to build a breakthrough mixed-reality headset that Apple acquired in 2017, bringing him to California for over three years at Apple.
Julien Lassonde —Partner at BDO Canada
Julien helps companies access Montreal's generous government incentives for creative industries, R&D, and tech. Drawing on his systems engineering background and strong government ties, he guides them through applications and is Montreal's creative industries fiscal exper.
🔗 Why join:
Connect with leading companies in creative industries and creative tech from both sides of the border.
Experience a curated, informal setting designed for high-impact networking
Discover why Montréal is the launchpad for the next generation of creative tech.
🌉 Why this matters:
Montréal is a global leader in AI and R&D, offering top-tier incentives, exceptional talent, and low operational costs—while Los Angeles remains the world’s capital of creative industries. This event bridges the two, creating the connections that spark the next big opportunities.
⚜️This event is presented by the Montréal International, Invest Québec, and the Government of Canada.
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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Women Founders & Funders Coffee
Start your LA Tech Week morning with meaningful connections. Join EchoHer and Lovart for an intimate coffee gathering bringing together women founders and funders. This is a casual yet intentional space to share experiences, spark collaboration, and strengthen the ecosystem of women-led innovation. Whether you’re building, investing, or exploring ways to support women entrepreneurs, come connect over coffee, conversation, and creativity.
Sponsor:
Lovart is the first AI Design Agent built to understand design language and bring together the right tools for production-ready results. With women leading across its team, Lovart champions inclusive innovation, empowering founders to bring their brand visions to life quickly and confidently. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of designers, creators, and small teams, Lovart helps startups craft professional-grade visuals and brand assets without the need for a full design team. When women have the tools to create, they shape the future.
EchoHer is a global community proving that when women founders rise, the whole ecosystem wins. We champion women and non-binary entrepreneurs, connecting them to capital, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Through curated pitch events, workshops, and networking, we accelerate growth, fuel innovation, and strengthen a more inclusive startup ecosystem — one that’s ready to welcome an even broader range of voices as we grow.
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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Paint and Prompt Engineering
Join us for an evening that blends art, technology, and community. Paint & Prompt Engineering is a hands-on, interactive event where creativity meets cutting-edge AI.
We’ll provide canvases, paints, and brushes, your job is to bring your imagination. As you create your painting, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering: how to craft inputs that guide AI systems to generate images, text, and ideas. By the end, you’ll have both a physical painting and a set of AI-generated outputs inspired by your prompts.
Whether you’re an artist curious about AI, a technologist exploring creativity, or someone who just wants to try something new, this event is designed to spark inspiration and collaboration.
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
XRC Ventures, SHOPLINE, Manatt
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CPG Happy Hour- XRC Brand Builder Grant Closing Event
Santa Monica
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XRC Ventures, SHOPLINE, Manatt
* UPDATE * We are at full capacity for RSVP's and will begin adding to the waitlist. We will not accept entry to non-RSVP'd guests.
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We’re hosting an invite only happy hour for CPG founders and investors to celebrate the close of our XRC Brand Builder Grant, powered by SHOPLINE, and celebrating our inaugural cohort founders.
In partnership with SHOPLINE, Manatt, JustWorks and Escalon Services.
About XRC Ventures & SHOPLINE
XRC Ventures is a specialist venture fund that invests at the intersection of consumer behavior and technology, a $2 trillion market that has been increasingly overlooked by the VC community. Since 2015, XRC has invested in over 140 Pre-Seed through Series A startups across three distinct fund strategies - Accelerator Fund, Opportunity Fund, and Brand Capital Fund. The Brand Capital Fund invests in Pre-Seed to Series A consumer product companies in Beauty, Personal Care, and Health and Wellness categories. Select XRC investments include: Billie, Thesis, Naked Sundays, and Homefield Apparel.
SHOPLINE is a leading global SaaS commerce platform used by over 600,000 brands to drive growth through intelligent, omni-channel solutions. Built to deepen customer engagement and boost conversions, the platform supports seamless integration across online and offline channels, personalized shopping experiences, and international expansion. With CPG-optimized tools like product bundling, tiered gifting, and social commerce live streams, SHOPLINE helps increase average order value while lowering total cost of ownership.
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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