IRVINEi, Loyola Marymount University
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Smart to Intelligent: AI and the Connected Home
Playa Vista
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IRVINEi, Loyola Marymount University
IRVINEi will host a fireside panel that brings together leaders in AI, IoT, security, and building wellness, alongside forward-thinking investors.
Before the discussion begins, guests will experience OVAL, the world’s first AI Home Hub. OVAL is a first of its kind product in a new category that doesn’t just connect your home, it actively thinks with you. OVAL is pioneering the shift from smart assistants to truly intelligent living, already with one registered patent.
The panel will explore the question: What happens when homes stop being smart and start being intelligent?
Panelists include:
• Moderator: Cheryl Goodman, CEO, FindGood.tech, Mind the Machine® Podcast
• Joshua Lee, Managing Partner, GumShoe Ventures
• Khurram Hussain, CEO of IRVINEi
Welcome Reception: featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks and a paid full bar for cocktails.
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-Native Product Development
Join us for a technical discussion on leading-edge AI product development techniques with founders and CTO's of some of LA's most ambitious AI startups.
🎙️Featured Speakers:
Greg Schoeninger, CEO & Founder, Oxen AI
Oxen.ai is a developer platform for fine-tuning and evaluating models on your own data.
Alec Zopf, Chief AI & Automation Officer & Cofounder, Wellth
Wellth is a digital health company that improves adherence in chronic disease populations by using the science of behavioral economics.
Shaun Cooley, CEO & Founder, Mapped
Mapped is an AI-powered independent data layer for commercial and industrial IoT.
The afternoon will include a happy hour (drinks and apps) followed by our panel of experts.
Mercato Partners is an established growth equity firm with $1B+ AUM, investing in high-growth companies like Lambda, MNTN, and Attain.
Thank you to our friends at SVB for sponsoring!
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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Alternative Space Solutions Panel
🌌 Alternative Space Solutions Panel 🚀
Come hear from leaders at the forefront of orbital and lunar innovation as they unpack the overlooked (but critical) challenges of the next frontier.
What we’ll dive into:
🚀 Alternative paths to building sustainable space ventures
🛰️ Governance, infrastructure, and collaboration models that reduce risk and unlock growth
💸 How government investment cycles shape opportunity — and how startups can stay resilient
🌍 Dual-use tech that works on Earth and in space
🔑 Investment opportunities hiding in high-leverage bottlenecks (navigation, comms, lunar infrastructure)
Panelists:
Paolo Pino — Volta Space
Abhishek Tripathi — Spaceflight Programs Leader & Berkeley Space Sciences Lab Advisor
Gulmohar Ahluwalia — CEO & Co-founder, Nyxara
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just space-curious, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives and big ideas.
🌟 This event is part of #SFTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups bringing the tech ecosystem together. Learn more: www.tech-week.com
We're excited to support a local SOMA business, Mukunda Studio! A yoga and wellness center.
Sponsored by the Open Lunar Foundation and Nyxara
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Founders Running Club x SFTechWeek
We host weekly runs in SF and 40+ locations around the world for founders, their friends and families, investors, creators, tech professionals and everyone interested. This time we do that as a part of SF Tech Week.
Usually there are 2 distances 5K & 10K and 2 pace groups. For 5K group pace is around 10:30 min/mile, 10K group runs 9:30 min/mile pace. It's better to select a group where you'll be comfortably speaking and the distance that you'll be comfortably running. *It's all about community & connecting and not about running hard.
This time we meet in front of William McKinley Monument. Then we run to Golden Gate Park and back. 5K group has optional workout, we make a photo together and head to the nearest coffee shop for additional networking.
Schedule:
9:30am Meet
9:35am Warm-up
~9:38am Running
10:20 Optional workout for 5K group
10:40 Heading for coffee + Networking
Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ and https://www.instagram.com/frcsanfrancisco/
Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/foundersRC
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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Community-Led Launches: With the Founders of Tinder, Equinox + Hydroflask
The best launches don’t come from ads—they come from people. At this session, CRWD reveals how brands build sell-out launches powered by real consumers, not bots or fake reviews. Hear case studies, frameworks, and founder stories of going from zero to sold out—driven entirely by authentic CRWD activations.
Agenda:
20 min: Founder stories of CRWD-powered launches
20 min: How to structure a community-first go-to-market
15 min: Tools & platforms to stack for launch success
15 min: Q&A + breakout
30 min: Happy hour networking
Who should attend: Early-stage founders, consumer investors, brand builders, growth teams.
Why join: Inspiration + tactical frameworks for building community-led distribution.
Drinks & light bites provided
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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Round table discussion: Automotive in cabin retail moment
✨ NoowX is redefining how Gen Z shops jewelry and fashion—fusing AI, AR try-on, and cultural storytelling into a seamless digital experience.
🚀 Join us as we unveil our vision, connect with early supporters, and engage with experts from leading global automobile companies. Together, we’re building the future of shopping.
This showcase is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of founder- and VC-led events bringing together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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ElevenLabs - Cocktails & Convos (Invite Only)
Join ElevenLabs for an Executive Cocktail hour with leaders from across the Tech, Media, and Entertainment Industries.
This exclusive event will take place in West Hollywood from 6:30-9:30pm.
Drinks and Light Bites will be provided.
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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Pitch Your Startup in Spatial to Raise Funding
Tired of pitch decks? Good.
Learn how startups are turning 2D websites into immersive Apple Vision Pro apps — and why spatial computing is your edge to win attention (and funding) .
🎙️ Hosted by XR legend Tony Parisi (co-creator of VRML and glTF, ex-Unity head of XR), this session will walk through:
• Why XR is the next big edge for startup fundraising
• How to turn your website into a spatial app using WebSpatial (open-source, cross-platform SDK)
• What’s working right now for cutting through the noise
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🚀 Want to pitch your startup?
If you have a live website and want to turn it into a webspatial app for Vision Pro — you’ll have a chance to pitch live during the event.
Only 5 startups will be selected to join the WebSpatial Startup Program, where you’ll get white-glove support to build your spatial app with our team.
🧠 Investors will be in the room. an
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AI Leaders Dinner
Neu Wave AI Films, cinemarket AI
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Experience the Future of AI Filmmaking
Santa Monica
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Neu Wave AI Films, cinemarket AI
Experience the Future of AI Filmmaking
Where Storytelling Meets Investment Opportunity
The future of AI filmmaking isn’t just about technology — it’s about building sustainable creative and business models.
This event is for investors and creatives (Film, media, tech) alike
You’ll hear the truths from insiders:
Monetization models: distribution, financing, and equity crowdfunding for AI films.
Investment opportunities: where early capital creates outsized returns.
Sustainable strategies: how independent creators can thrive without chasing algorithms.
Watch an exclusive concept trailer from a Neu Wave developed AI feature that has already secured guaranteed domestic distribution from a major distributor affiliated with Focus pictures, Netflix, Max, etc— a first in this new era.
Hollywood and major studios are already experimenting with AI filmmaking — but they’re not talking about it publicly for fear of backlash. So how can independent filmmakers use AI and benefit from it?
Exclusive Panel Discussion
Hear directly from the pioneers shaping the next wave of film and media:
• Nicholas Barnes – VFX Supervisor on Avengers, Infinity War, The Mandalorian, Star Wars: Episode VIII, Star Trek Beyond, Captain America, Civil War, Bumblebee, Aquaman
• Max Balter – Higgsfield.ai, Executive Producer
• Bryan Liu - Alumni Ventures, VC Investor av.vc
• Tony Pu – Klingai.com (US Rep)
• Matty Shimura – ElevenLabs/Chromaawards.com
• Representative from Lumalabs.ai
• Fred Grinstein from Machinecinema.ai
• Neu Wave AI Finalist Filmmakers neuwavefest.com
• Tony Shyu – Neu Wave AI Film Founder aineuwave.com
This isn’t just talk. It’s about transitioning — and thriving — in a shifting film industry. Producers, writers, DPs, editors, and actors — yes, especially actors — will walk away with a clear sense of how AI filmmaking can transform their careers.
We know there’s fear. Change is uncomfortable, but you can’t stop AI from coming. The choice is simple: resist or adapt. The good news? You don’t need to be a techie to step into AI filmmaking. If you’re already in film, you hold the advantage. The fundamentals of storytelling and performance remain the same — only the workflow shifts. Master that workflow, and your craft is not replaced, but expanded with new tools.
See the Prototypes Redefining Cinema
As proof-of-concept, you’ll also experience 16 groundbreaking finalist films from the Neu Wave AI Film Festival neuwavefest.com — selections that wowed Venice film festival audiences and projects from bold creators like the AI filmmaker behind OpenAI’s feature Critterz.
Why Attend?
• Get insider strategies before they go mainstream.
• Network with investors, producers, and creators building the next wave.
• Position yourself early in a fast-moving creative economy.
• And yes — be inspired by films that prove where the future of cinema is headed.
• Learn workflows that go way beyond YouTube tutorials.
• Don’t miss this chance to be in the room where the future of storytelling and business models in film are being written.
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AI and Advertising: Don't get in trouble
Tickets must be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-and-advertising-dont-get-in-trouble-with-robert-freund-latechweek-tickets-1670515810759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Social Media Club LA for a tactical session with advertising & e-commerce attorney Rob Freund on how to move fast without getting in trouble. We’ll translate the latest expectations regarding AI in marketing, including how using AI impacts UGC, customer reviews, claims substantiation, and IP concerns.
Who it’s for
Founders, product/legal ops, creators, or growth marketers, who need to know the latest on AI and advertising.
What you'll get
Practical checklists, discussion around contract/brief clauses for creator work, and a rapid-fire Q&A to pressure-test real scenarios you bring from your work.
Light breakfast items will be provided.
Format
45-minute talk + audience Q&A + networking.
About Robert Freund
Rob Freund is an advertising and e-commerce attorney who helps companies that make money online keep it. He focuses his practice on marketing and e-commerce compliance and related litigation, advising brands, agencies, and influencers on the risks of advertising online and on strategies for compliant campaigns that still convert. Rob has lectured about advertising law at the University of Southern California, the University of San Diego, and the University of Tennessee, and his commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
Location
City Club LA 555 Flower St, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Parking is $8 on-site with validation. See image below for directions.
RSVP
In addition to your ticket on Eventbrite, Tech Week requires that all attendees also request access via Partiful here —capacity is limited and RSVPs are screened to keep the room focused.
Dress code
From our venue: "Dress code at City Club LA is business casual. Attire can certainly elevate or diminish the experience of others. We consider hats, tank tops, flip flops, shorts and team athletic attire too casual for City Club LA. Our staff takes pride in their appearance, so we ask our members and their guests to respect our dress code at all times."
Note: This session is for general education only and does not constitute legal advice.
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
Winston Francois, Founder Mode
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Founder Mode: Founders in Flight
SOMA
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Winston Francois, Founder Mode
Tech Week meets the open sky.
Founder Mode, the podcast for builders, is taking off—literally. In this special edition, we’ll select a handful of founders to join Kevin Henrikson aboard his Vision Jet for in-flight interviews with him and co-host Jason Shafton, recorded high above the Bay. Expect unfiltered conversations about scaling companies, navigating turbulence, and finding clarity at 10,000 feet.
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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Open Questions Happy Hour
You’ll join founders, builders, and operators from across SF Tech Week for an evening of good conversations (because let’s be real — you’ve had enough panels and sales presentations already). Optionally, we have a prior event about AI in hiring trend on the same day at the same venue. Feel free to check it out too. https://partiful.com/e/E4EX1qKT4HDaVk1x0jro?
What makes it special is that you’ll get a bold, beautifully printed “quiet profile” card with your name and a line about what you’re working on, so networking skips the small talk and gets straight to the point. And don’t worry — we’ll print them big enough so you can actually read them.
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.
Rho, Forerunner, Afore Capital
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Consumer AI Founder Dinner w/ Rho x Afore x Forerunner
Haight Ashbury
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Rho, Forerunner, Afore Capital
Truffle Security, Truffle Security - Cohost for logistics only
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Chef's Table by Truffle Security
SOMA
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Truffle Security, Truffle Security - Cohost for logistics only
