Hustle Fund, Rivian, Fidelity Private Shares, Mercer Advisors
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[LA]
Founder Friends
Venice
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Hustle Fund, Rivian, Fidelity Private Shares, Mercer Advisors
Join the LA founder community to connect with other founders and hear war stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
Jerome Soucy Rousseau is a co-founder and VP of People at at FightCamp, a connected fitness company supported by Y Combinator. FightCamp now boasts over 20,000 members, who collectively have thrown more than three billion punches since its launch.
Over the course of a decade, Jerome has navigated the challenges of both rapid expansion and significant downsizing. During periods of hypergrowth, he focused on hiring efficiently without compromising standards, building fair and effective compensation systems, and preserving company culture under intense pressure. During downsizing, he managed difficult decisions while maintaining team morale and treating employees with respect. His expertise spans the entire People Operations spectrum, including recruiting, performance management, compliance, and leadership development.
Jerome merges organizational psychology with data-driven approaches to develop practical strategies that turn company culture into a competitive edge. Drawing from his extensive experience, he offers insightful lessons and effective frameworks to tackle the human aspects of building successful organizations.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, operator, or investor, join us for a fireside chat with Jerome to hear the story behind FightCamp’s evolution from sensor tech to a category-defining connected-fitness platform, what the team learned navigating hardware, software, and content at scale, and Jerome’s perspective on building resilient teams and culture through each phase of growth.
The Schedule:
5-6:30pm: Get here, test drive a Rivian, grab a snack, make friends
6:30-7pm: Fireside chat Jerome Soucy Rousseau, co-founder at FightCamp
7-7:30pm: Q&A
7:30-8pm: Finish pizza, make more friends, do more test drives
8pm: End
Who's behind this?
Rivian is an American company that makes electric vehicles. Founded in 2009, Rivian’s products inspire people to explore and enjoy our world, while caring for generations to come. Rivian vehicles are built for every adventure, from off-roading to family road trips with incredible battery range, thoughtful interiors, and software that makes the experience helpful and personal to you.
Rivian vehicles (R1T, R1S, and RCV) help you explore the places you love with the people you love, in a way that protects our future. Every part of the experience – from buying, to driving, to charging feels markedly different than anything that has come before. This is due to the fact that we’ve built everything from the ground up. Learn more at https://rivian.com/demo-drive/book?locationId=e86d5ff0-4ba3-40e6-a95b-b3308afd25eb
QuantFi is the outsourced finance department built for investor-backed companies. We bring CFO-level leadership, controller oversight, and data-driven financial tools to deliver clarity on cash, margins, and growth. From bookkeeping cleanup to strategic planning and fundraising support, we help founders and investors make smarter decisions and scale with confidence. Book at a call at https://calendar.app.google/zZsUXvkfCNtqnQz27
Fidelity Private Shares SM is committed to supporting the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management and data room platform and offer educational content, events, and opportunities for community connections.
No matter where you are in your journey – from idea to exit, and beyond – Fidelity has the solutions to support you. Book a call now: https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=2024%20Partner%20Program&utm_source=community-referral&utm_medium=bpm-jason-hammond
Supported by Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Join SGN to become a member of our global network of professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart. Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg.
Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more at hustlefund.vc
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 signing up for this free event, you agree to hear from us and our highly vetted, super amazing partners**
[SF]
[LA]
Frontiers of Creation
Saturday Oct 18 • 7-10PM • Good Mother Gallery
5103 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Godela • CoCreate
a high-energy salon where founders, filmmakers, artists, and scientists collide — people who build, invent, and create to see the world differently.
experimental art. frontier technology. good food. DJ set. drinks. conversation. creation.
meet the frontier.
Award-winning artists, producers, creators, YC founders, stanford researchers,
a night with the people inventing what comes 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.
[SF]
[LA]
TechFix: Cocktails & Creator Chats
Eleven Wall Ventures, Vatom
[SF]
[LA]
Frontier House LA
Venice
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Eleven Wall Ventures, Vatom
Join Eleven Wall Ventures as we launch Frontier House during LA Tech Week— the premiere community celebrating Frontier Innovators who are building the future outside of the traditional tech hubs of San Francisco, New York and Boston. This exclusive event brings together 150+ VCs, founders, and ecosystem builders who are democratizing venture capital across the United States.
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.
Monarch Athletic Club, The Reason Longevity AI Intelligence
[SF]
[LA]
Longevity: Investable Science
Brentwood
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Monarch Athletic Club, The Reason Longevity AI Intelligence
Longevity: Investable Science
Hosted by Monarch Athletic Club & The Reason | LA Techweek, October 2025
Longevity isn’t a trend—it’s the next great asset class. For venture capitalists and private equity leaders, healthspan is portfolio performance. This session makes the case that the science of aging is now quantifiable, investable, and poised to drive outsized returns.
We’ll cover:
-- Longevity as a quantifiable performance strategy: why extending healthspan is not charity—it’s alpha.
-- Metrics that matter: from biological age curves to resilience indexes, the hard data that separates real plays from wishful thinking.
-- Investment frameworks for the next decade: how to evaluate aging‑focused startups with the same precision you apply to fintech or AI.
And because conviction starts with experience, the night closes with a Monarch signature hybrid high‑intensity strength and conditioning session—a workout engineered for elite decision‑makers. It’s not just a class, it’s a stress test: proof that performance, resilience, and endurance are as critical in the body as they are in the portfolio.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
Gen Z Founder + Creator Mixer
🚨1ST COME 1ST SERVE!!! UP TO 50 FREE MATCHAS THEN 10% OFF 🚨
Join Us for Tech Week!
Take a moment to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey! Connect with fellow ONE-OF-A-KIND Gen Z founders for an intimate evening of networking, inspiration, and community during LA Tech Week 2025.
What is GenZtea?
GenZtea's Mission: Empowering Gen Z founders, creators, and investors to unlock their full potential through personal branding, community support, and innovative resources. We're building a global network of young builders who are not just invited into the room but are leading it.
Sooo who are the cohosts?
About Startup Village
Startup Village is a curated community of entreprenuers and creatives. We're reinventing culture for entreprenuers by creating events and spaces that allow people to connect more authentically. Learn more at www.joinstartupvillage.com.
About PR Habitat
The PR Habitat is an award-winning digital-first community (a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund) for young professionals seeking to grow a career in PR and comms. Learn more at theprhabitat.org.
About Viviene New York
Viviene New York propels mission-aligned brands towards widespread adoption among the dynamic Gen Z demographic. https://viviene.co/
Got a Community Partner?
About Cringe
Not a dating app.
A dating training app to level up your dating game.
For daters who need… reps at https://joincringe.com/
Where is this at?
Flowin' Cafe specializes in brain-boosting coffees and matchas. 1 drink minimum per person required (10% event discount included!) to attend. 1st come 1st serve up to 50 for free matcha.
Event Highlights:
• Network with fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs & creators
• Share experiences and insights from Tech Week
• Discover potential collaborations
• 1st come 1st serve FREE MATCHA; after 10% discount
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded founders in the NYC tech ecosystem
Want to stay in the loop? Join our newsletter at https://genztea.beehiiv.com/subscribe for monthly deep dives with Gen Z lens, event updates, and community highlights! Reach is the new resume.
*Please note, this event will be photographed and filmed. GenZtea reserves the rights to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communication purposes. By attending this event you consent to your image being used for these purposes and being added to the GenZtea newsletter.*
Want to collab; reach out to natalie@thegenztea.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.
[SF]
[LA]
LA Tech Week Afrobeats Party
Join us for an unforgettable night where tech meets Vibes, Fun, Networking & culture!
On October 16, 2025, we're bringing together 300+ tech professionals, founders, creators, innovators, investors, and industry leaders for a great time of music, games, fun, networking, and collaborations.
Ditch the traditional conference setting and immerse yourself in an atmosphere where connections are made on the dance floor, and innovation meets rhythm and art.
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.
Hosted by www.travelbayonline.com
Come for the networking, stay for the vibes, leave with amazing connections that power future business and personal growth!
Sunstone Management, USC Viterbi Startup Garage
[SF]
[LA]
The Sky is Not the Limit: All About Aerospace
Marina del Rey
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Sunstone Management, USC Viterbi Startup Garage
Join Sunstone Management and USC Viterbi during #LATechWeek for an inside look at the future of aerospace! From breakthrough technologies to startup opportunities, this panel brings together industry leaders, innovators, and investors to explore how Los Angeles is shaping the next frontier of flight and space. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and launch big ideas.
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Agenda
4:00 pm Check-in & Registration
4:15 pm Welcome
4:20 pm Introductions
4:25 pm Panel Discussion
5:05 pm Q&A
5:20 pm Closing Remarks
5:25 pm Networking
*Agenda subject to change.
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About USC Viterbi Startup Garage
Located in the heart of Silicon Beach in Marina Del Rey, the Viterbi Startup Garage is an incubator for early-stage technology startups. We focus on: Deep Technology, Machine Learning and AI-Enabled companies, and are very faculty-friendly.
Website: https://viterbiinnovation.usc.edu/viterbi-startup-garage-landing-page/
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Disclaimer: This communication, the event, the presenters and all topics discussed herein and at the events discussed in this communication are for educational purposes only. No investment is being solicited and no investment advice is provided herein or will be provided at those events. For our registered investment adviser Sunstone Advisors, LLC, please visit www.sunstoneadvisor.com.
Questions? Contact your Sunstone representative or email investor@sunstoneinvestment.com.
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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.
[SF]
[LA]
LABEL IQ AI - THE NASDAQ FOR AI MUSIC - LIVE DEMO + AI ARTIST MEETUP
LABEL IQ AI takes over LA Tech Week Thursday Oct 16 with a first of its kind creator showcase where AI meets the music economy. Think Wall Street energy, but powered by music and creativity.
Live, we’ll turn photos and prompts into full music videos, launch creator tokens with the crowd, and show how fans can back artists directly for as little as $1.
The night also features an AI Artist Meetup + Showcase, with registered AI artists presenting up to 1–2 songs or videos live at the event.
Expect live demos, creator onboarding, an AI music + video challenge, and high-energy networking, all powered by $DMCAI. Complimentary drinks, appetizers, and giveaways included.
🗽📈 Wall Street Runs on Capital.
🤖🎶🎥 We Run on Creativity.
Must RSVP To Attend - No Pop Ups!
📧 HI@LABELIQ.AI
7:00 – 8:00 PM → Welcome Mixer + Creator Onboarding
8:00 – 8:40 PM → Founder Keynote + Demo (Adrian Swish)
8:50 – 9:30 PM → AI Music Meetup + AI Video Challenge (10 slots, Must Signup if you want to present your AI Music)
9:30 – 10:00 PM → Networking Mixer + Creator Signups
Whether your a musician, influencer, content creator marketer, product manager LABEL IQ AI is The simplest way to make a song and or music video, let fans fund it from $1, and pay everyone automatically, without giving up your rights.
🎶 Create studio quality audio
🎥 Create HD 1080p short form videos
🔄 Remix, Download, and or Sample Content
🎤 Crowdfund a single with no upfront budget
🎟️ Let fans support you starting at $1
🎧 Keep 100% of your rights
🔥 Launch an Album Token with built-in rewards
SIGN UP TODAY ➡️ HTTPS://LABELIQ.AI
@LABELIQAI
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.
iNov8 Capital, Core Family Office, StartupStarter
[SF]
[LA]
Pitch Masters
Santa Monica
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iNov8 Capital, Core Family Office, StartupStarter
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THE PITCH MASTERS TOURNAMENT AND SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2026. PLEASE VISIT ThePitchMasters.com FOR INFORMATION ON NEXT YEAR'S SERIES
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Where big swings meet big ideas.
Mundane pitch events are out, fairways are in. At PITCH MASTERS, startup founders pitch their next big thing to investors at every tee box. New hole, new pitch, new chance to make an impression — and maybe even make a deal.
You will also meet and possibly play with one of our great lineup of celebrities and investors who will be revealed as we move forward.
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.
Lola Vision Systems, Nvidia, Sherpa Clouds
[SF]
[LA]
The Winning Stack: Cloud, Chips, and AI Agents
Santa Monica
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Lola Vision Systems, Nvidia, Sherpa Clouds
Evolving Potential, CoachLabs.ai, Light Dao
[SF]
[LA]
Tech for Good: Building Human-Centered Innovation
Beverly Hills
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Evolving Potential, CoachLabs.ai, Light Dao
Across AI, VR, and new models of finance and culture, a new wave of founders is showing that technology’s real potential lies in human outcomes. Tech for Good brings together leaders proving that innovation can scale human flourishing — with a conversation focused on what truly matters: outcomes that make people measurably healthier, wiser, and more free.
Panelists
Anna Gudmundson: Tech Visionary and Advocate for Wellness
Anna is a seasoned business leader with 20+ years of experience in exponential technologies. As the CEO and co-founder of Sensate, she is tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges: stress and mental health. By combining cutting-edge science with ancient practices, Sensate creates innovative solutions to help people manage stress, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Anna has driven transformational change across both B2B and DTC tech sectors, including mobile, social data, and wearable/fitness tech. As a passionate advocate for human potential, she champions conscious entrepreneurship and prioritizes a culture that fosters personal growth, transparency, and collaboration. In addition to her work at Sensate, Anna is a certified Alchemy Breathwork practitioner and meditator, committed to integrating wellness practices into her life and leadership.
Anna’s work bridges the gap between technology and wellness, inspiring others to embrace tools that cultivate a balanced, empowered life.
Rohan Hall is the author of Tech for Good, CEO of OceSha Ventures (www.ocesha.com), and co-founder of Speak & Play (www.speakandplay.ai) —a global AI platform helping parents understand and support their child’s speech and communication development. With one in five children facing communication challenges, his mission is to make early insights and support accessible to every family.
Mike Wilson is a founder and investor committed to creating and educating creators in the concept of beneficial media. After exiting his unicorn game publisher Devolver Digital, he has founded Realize Music, a company making music and rhythm based video games that are demonstrably good for people, and his non-profit Medicinal Media, dedicated to creating and curating online content for the mental health of youth and their families.
Wes Geer is a former guitarist for the platinum rock bands (hed) P.E. and Korn, and the founder of Rock to Recovery®️, a pioneering organization that has facilitated the creation of over 40,000 original songs with veterans and individuals overcoming mental-health and trauma challenges. Recognized as the #1-rated ancillary service in the behavioral-health industry, Rock to Recovery®️ harnesses the power of playing music, group connection, and technology to heal and inspire.
Today, Wes is expanding this mission globally through BandJam, a new tech-driven platform that merges music, mindfulness, and digital innovation to transform mental-health and wellness experiences for people everywhere.
Moderated by Katrina DeAngelis, a regenerative business strategist and founder of EvolvingPotential.org where she helps visionary founders build breakthrough brands and organizations by redesigning their operating systems — the culture, decision-making structures, and architecture that shape long-term growth. She also founded MILOcares.com, a multifunctional personal care brand prototyping the next economy through regenerative business models. Across both ventures, Katrina helps founders move beyond extractive patterns and build companies that evolve people, systems, and impact.
📍 Format: Panel + curated talk + Open House + Networking
💡 Hosted by: LightDAO | Global gatherings for conscious entrepreneurs shaping a regenerative 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.
LaFamilia Foundation, Act One Ventures, Origin Ventures, 2045 Ventures, Chingona Ventures
[SF]
[LA]
Cafecito LA Tech Week
Venice
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LaFamilia Foundation, Act One Ventures, Origin Ventures, 2045 Ventures, Chingona Ventures
Event Update – New Date Due to Weather 🌧️
Hi everyone,
We’re looking forward to seeing you this week! Due to the weather conditions expected on Tuesday, and given that our venue is partially outdoors (and beachfront!), we’ve decided to move the event to Wednesday, October 15 at 9:00 AM.
While it’s short notice, we think avoiding the rain will make for a much better experience. If you’re no longer able to attend on Wednesday, please update your RSVP to let us know.
Thanks,
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Welcome to LA! This intimate cafecito kicks off LA Tech Week with warmth, connection, and cafecito-fueled conversation. Before the week gets hectic, we’re creating a space for founders, funders, and operators to gather, reconnect, and ground themselves in community at a Latino-owned local favorite spot right on the Venice boardwalk!
Thank you to our sponsors, J.P. Morgan, Pilot, and Juniper Square for making this event possible!
JPMorgan is a global financial services leader, serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and governments across more than 100 countries. Their offerings span consumer & community banking (through Chase), investment & commercial banking, asset & wealth management, and securities and financial transaction services, tailored to empower communities and drive inclusive economic growth.
Pilot is an outsourced accounting and finance firm that works with many SMBs & venture-backed companies throughout the U.S. They partner with their clients by providing bookkeeping, tax, and strategic / fractional CFO support.
Juniper Square is a leading provider of connected software and fund administration services for the private investment markets, primarily serving General Partners (GPs) in real estate, private equity, and venture capital.
Community Partners:
-Act One Ventures
-Origin Ventures
-2045 Ventures
-Chingona Ventures
LaFamilia Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that seeks to close the resource gap for Latine founders and investors by bringing together Latine startups, venture capitalists, and aligned ecosystem partners.
-VCFamilia: The largest community of Latine venture capitalists in the world.
-FounderFamilia: The largest community of Latine venture backed founders in the world.
-AngelFamilia: recently launched community of Latine angel investors investing in the United States.
Please remember our Code of Conduct:
LaFamilia is a powerful global network that is asynchronous and multifaceted, and it is crucial that all participants in the community are respectful and courteous towards others. We want you to be active in this community because it is filled with awesome people doing game-changing work and an incredible opportunity to build your network.
-Please be supportive and helpful in all your interactions
-Always engage positively with other members
By RSVPing to this event, you agree to receive updates, newsletters, and marketing communications from LaFamilia Foundation. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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.
.moonflowervibes. LLC, The Semi-Tropic
[SF]
[LA]
Zimmer Down! Blade Edition
Hollywood
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.moonflowervibes. LLC, The Semi-Tropic
Zimmer Down! A night dedicated to cinema and sounds! Hans Zimmer inspired✨
Screening the movie Blade throughout the night!
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.
[SF]
[LA]
IPHatch® North America Launch Event
IPHatch® North America Launch Event
Join us for the official launch of IPHatch® North America—a first-of-its-kind open innovation platform connecting global patents with bold startups ready to build the next wave of sustainable, deep-tech ventures. This event brings together corporate IP owners, government agencies, investors, and innovation ecosystem leaders to kickstart the search for startups ready to turn untapped IP into real-world impact. Expect inspiring keynotes, patent showcases, and networking with top-tier innovators.
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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