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Workshop: Building your first Company Chatbot
Most enterprises are building AI on just a slice of their data leaving untapped insights, ROI, and competitive advantage on the table. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through how to build an enterprise-grade chatbot that actually leverages your full unstructured dataset: securely, cleanly, and without a single line of code.
This isn’t theory. This is build-along. Together we’ll:
- Anonymize & clean messy, unstructured data (yes, even the stuff you forgot about).
-Pipe data directly into GPT using Aparavi’s Data Toolchain for AI.
-See real ROI at scale by unlocking value hidden across SharePoint, Teams, file servers, and more.
Bring your own dataset for a custom build (BYOD), or use our provided dataset if you’d rather test drive first. Either way, you’ll walk away with a working chatbot blueprint and a clear vision for scaling enterprise AI the right way.
We’re not dabbling, we’re experts. And we’re going to show you exactly how it’s done.
P.S. Stick around after, our team is hosting a happy hour. Because the only thing better than AI-ready data is a cold drink with smart people. 🍻
https://partiful.com/e/PnGsweZ034CbVRRmqAp9
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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Pedal & Network: Tech Cyclists @ LA Tech Week
Join us during LA Tech Week for a unique meetup that combines tech and cycling. Hosted by Instafill.ai, this ride brings together founders, builders, VCs and tech professionals who share a passion for bikes and the outdoors.
We’ll start at the Santa Monica Pier and ride into the Santa Monica Mountains via Sullivan Fire Road before looping back. The full ride will take about 2.5 hours. There’s also an option to join from Playa Vista at around 7:30 AM and meet the rest of the crown in Santa Monica.
This is a gravel ride — gravel or XC mountain bikes are recommended.
No bike? No problem. You can rent one at Bike Attack in Playa Vista, or borrow one of the host’s two XC mountain bikes (sizes M and S available, note the S has Shimano clipless pedals).
This is a casual ride (zone 2) — a chance to network with fellow tech folks outside the usual conference rooms, enjoy the climb and views, and connect over a shared love for cycling.
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.
Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
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Slash Burn Rates & Scale Your Startup
SOMA
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Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
High quality of life, tax breaks, and a surge of global investment—means Arizona is quickly becoming one of the most exciting places to build and scale a startup.
With tens of billions in investment flowing in from major corporations, Arizona is prime hunting ground for customers, pilot projects and testing. We pride ourselves on giving founders easy access to VIP executives, mentors and investors as well as hosting world-class accelerator programs. Strategic state initiatives, tax incentives, a pro-business climate, and strong support networks have created a vibrant startup ecosystem in Arizona that fuels growth – while keeping your burn rate low.
VIP Speakers Include:
Katie Sieker, Executive Director YesPHX and PHX Startup Week
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krsieker
Allen Smith, Managing Partner Musa Capital
https://www.linkedin.com/in/musacapital
Mike Randall, managing partner at Monsoon Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdrandall
Join us for an energizing morning and learn why Arizona is a top destination for startups!
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.
Metaverse Fashion Council
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Smart Fashion Week
Santa Monica
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Metaverse Fashion Council
SMART FASHION WEEK LOS ANGELES is a flagship event for startups, VCs, and creators by the Metaverse Fashion Council, the largest global fashion x tech community.
Taking place across various locations from June 5-8, SMART FASHION WEEK LOS ANGELES will feature:
- Smart fashion shows integrating AI and Web3 technologies
- Fireside chats with VCs and startup founders
- Roundtables with world leaders in fashion x tech
- Demo day showcasing top fashion x tech startups
- Smart parties blending entertainment with innovation
- Networking events including exclusive breakfasts and dinners
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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Innovate & Invest
The Breakdown
i&i is all about empowering women tech founders and investors who invest in us!
This event will be focused on early-stage (A and earlier) startups that have the hardest time raising capital.
Agenda:
>> 11:00 - 2:15: Demo Day
Space is limited. For founders who have a tech product (a CPG product that includes a crucial tech component is fine), you can demo your product at a table! We're inviting fellow founders and investors to come by and check out what you're doing. Indicate your interest when you RSVP, and we'll reach out to you separately.
>> 12:30 - 1:15: Panel - "Discover What You Don't Know"
We're bringing together some great speakers, including investor Fernanda Carapinha, and financial strategist, Gloria Charles, and $25M exited founder, Sharon Gillenwater! The panel will speak from experience and will help you learn what you don't know so that you can protect and grow your business while preserving your personal financial well-being. We'll leave time for Q&A.
>> 1:30 - 2:15: Networking
Network with fellow tech founders and the investors who invest in us!
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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B2B Content in the AI Era
B2B Content in the AI Era: Creating the Right Message, for the Right People, at the Right Time
Join us for a fun & tactical conversation about the future of B2B content marketing during LA Tech Week!
The content landscape has fundamentally shifted. In an era where AI can generate endless material in seconds, the real challenge isn't creating more content - it's creating the right content that genuinely connects with your audience.
This dynamic panel brings together two of the industry's most innovative content strategists to explore how successful brands are navigating this new reality. You'll discover practical strategies for understanding your audience at a deeper level, crafting messages that cut through the noise, and leveraging AI as a powerful ally rather than a replacement for human creativity.
Meet Your Expert Panelists
Heike Young | Head of Content, Social, & Integrated Marketing, Microsoft
With 15+ years of senior marketing experience at powerhouse brands like Salesforce and Microsoft, Heike has cracked the code on authentic engagement. Her weekly LinkedIn videos generate millions of impressions—not through corporate speak, but through genuine humor and relatability that has fans calling her "the Lucille Ball of LinkedIn." She'll share how she balances brand authority with personality to create content that truly resonates.
Devin Reed | Founder, The Reeder
From sales floors to billion-dollar marketing successes, Devin brings a unique perspective to content strategy. As former Head of Content at industry leaders Gong and Clari, he developed the frameworks that helped fuel their explosive growth. Now running The Reeder full-time, he helps SaaS companies create memorable content strategies that drive real business results.
What You'll Learn
- How AI is reshaping content creation and what that means for marketers
- Proven strategies for audience research and segmentation in 2025
- The art of balancing authenticity with brand messaging
- Practical frameworks for content that converts
Hosted by Tofu - The unified AI platform helping B2B marketing teams ship campaigns 8x faster while improving results through personalized, contextual content creation.
Questions? Contact Livia Han at livia@tofuhq.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.
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PeaceTech in Silicon Valley: Meet Founders and VCs
Our gathering is outdoors, so here’s how to find us:
📍 Address: 1355 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
When you arrive at 1355 Market Street, look for the green turf grass area next to Fitness SF. That’s where we’ll be meeting.
You can get there two ways:
Option 1: Walk down Stevenson Street and enter from 10th Street.
Option 2: Enter near Jessie Street and walk toward Fitness SF.
Once you’re nearby, just look for the group gathered on the turf grass - we’ll make it easy to spot.
If you get lost, don’t worry-just text or call 480-619-9239, and we’ll guide you in. Excited to see you there!
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War costs the world $19T each year.
PeaceTech is about building tech startups to prevent global conflict — no missiles, no bombs, just technology for negotiation and peace.
Come meet other founders and VCs over free coffee and smoothies. No panels. No slides. Just conversations.
✅ Tech founders, family offices, and VCs
✅ Quick intro, open mingling, and short shares
✅ A space to meet people who want peace, not war
Want in?
Click “Get on The List” below.
Email Shane at s@bventuresgroup.com
or text 480-619-9239 with your questions!
Hosted by B Ventures — an early-stage venture capital fund for PeaceTech, actively investing in startups across the world.
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.
Litquidity Ventures, a16z speedrun
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a16z Speedrun x Litquidity Ventures: Investor Padel Mixer
Century City
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Litquidity Ventures, a16z speedrun
Padel > Panels.
Litquidity Ventures & a16z Speedrun welcome a select group of investors to take a break as we serve drinks and serve aces.
Whether you're on the competitive padel circuit, or you're still trying to figure out how to pronounce "padel", we invite you to join us for drinks, food and music. We'll have two courts going for anyone who wants to play (one for matches & one for beginner clinic), with plenty of space to mix, mingle and spectate off-court. Please indicate in your RSVP if you would like to play, including your skill level.
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.
Deskree, Arthur AI, Grafana Labs, Runware
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The Future of Developer Experience
Santa Monica
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Deskree, Arthur AI, Grafana Labs, Runware
After the overflowing audiences in NY Tech Week, Toronto, and SF Tech Week, the Future of Developer Experience series is heading to LA. This isn’t just another meetup. It’s part of a growing movement where engineers, founders, and toolmakers come together to define what’s next for dev workflows.
Join Deskree, Arthur AI and Runware for an evening of dev tools, drinks, and meaningful conversations. This event is all about exploring where developer workflows are headed and getting a firsthand look at the tools shaping what’s next in the dev world.
Expect live demos, real conversations, and plenty of good food and drinks.
Agenda:
5:00-6:00 PM: Arrivals + Food & Drinks
6:00-7:00 PM: Live Demos
7:00-8:00 PM: Continued Networking
Come by, meet other engineers and technical founders, and talk shop in a laid-back setting!
MEET THE HOSTS
✨About Arthur✨
Arthur is the leading AI performance company, empowering organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and generative AI models at scale.
✨About Deskree✨
Deskree provides the context LLMs need to reason about your system.
✨About Grafana✨
Grafana is the leading open-source observability platform, enabling teams to visualize, monitor, and analyze data from any source with powerful dashboards, real-time alerts, and seamless integrations.
✨About Runware✨
Runware is the fastest, lowest-cost generative media API, enabling developers to create and edit images and video at scale, no hardware or ML expertise required.
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
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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.
Founders Registry, Nervana
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The Enduring Value of Inclusive Capital
Santa Monica
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Founders Registry, Nervana
Join us for Friday brunch with a dynamic panel that brings together leading VCs, investors, and founders to explore the future of funding in a post-DEI world. We’ll examine how capital is being allocated, what investors are really looking for, and how underrepresented founders can position themselves for success in an evolving market.
Expect a candid conversation on:
• The real impact DEI initiatives have had on funding outcomes
• Emerging investment theses shaping the next decade of venture capital
• How forward-thinking VCs and angel investors are identifying, supporting, and scaling overlooked talent
• What founders and investors can do now to create sustainable, inclusive growth
Event MC:
Maria LaMagna — Media Consultant & Former Head of Social at a16z
Panelists:
Jermeen Sherman — Managing Director, Black Ambition
Evan Boswell Hamilton — VC, Lilac Capital Group
Marian Bacol-Uba — Founder, Nervana AI
Ana Pompa Alarcón — CEO, Founders Registry
Whether you’re a VC, angel investor, or founder, this event is an opportunity to connect with peers who are shaping the next chapter of venture capital—beyond buzzwords and into lasting impact.
Interested in being a sponsor? Email marian@nervana.app
This event is co-hosted by Founders Registry, one of the largest ecosystems of underrepresented founders whose community has raised over $200 million together in the last couple of years alone.
Learn more by visiting: founders-registry.com
Cohosted by Marian Bacol-Uba, TEDx Speaker and Founder of Nervana, an AI somatic wellness platform making nervous system regulation and stress relief personalized and accessible anytime, anywhere.
This event is 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
Join the SF 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.
Meet Grant Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Gamma
In just two years, Grant has grown Gamma, an AI presentation and website design tool, to 50 million users and $50M ARR with just 40 employees, rewriting the startup playbook (ft. in NYT and Forbes). He is a top voice on the future of amplified execution and AI’s role in optimizing every facet of business and the founder journey. Prior to Gamma, Grant was COO at ClearBrain (acquired by Amplitude) and CFO at Optimizely.
Join us to learn firsthand from Grant’s journey of scaling Gamma into a global success, connect with fellow founders, exchange ideas, and tell us what you're building over food & wine tasting powered by SVB.
The Schedule:
4-5pm: Get here, grab a beverage, make friends
5-5:30pm: Fireside chat w/ Grant Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Gamma
5:30-6pm: Q&A
6-8pm: networking, snacks & wine
8pm: End
Who's behind this?
We're excited to partner with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, a leading financial partner dedicated to the innovation economy. SVB draws on decades of experience supporting tech, healthcare, and life sciences companies, offering specialized solutions and expertise to help businesses thrive. Learn more at svb.com
Fidelity Private Shares is an all-in-one equity management platform that helps you maintain a clean cap table, an organized data room, and a clear equity story.
Attendees of this event will receive 20% off of any paid cap table subscription plan. You can see an overview of their product at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=2024%20BPM%20Community%20Engagement&utm_source=community-referral&utm_medium=general-referral&utm_content=bpm-david-santana or you can contact David Santana at David.santana@fmr.com for more information.
Withum is a tech-savvy advisory and accounting firm that understands the unique challenges of growing tech companies. Their Technology and Emerging Growth team partners with entrepreneurs to handle tax, funding, and structural needs—so you can focus on building your business. Learn more at https://www.withum.com/
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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 #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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2025 LA Tech CEO Summit
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Talking with your data: ‘AI for BI’ happy hour
Looking to level up your startup's AI game?
Join us for a Google Cloud and Looker AI Happy Hour to chat all things data and AI!
Come grab a drink with us and see how you can apply cutting-edge AI strategies to your own business. We'll kick things off with a brief presentation and demo showcasing how innovative startups like yours are using Google Cloud's BI platform, Looker, to leverage the latest advancements in AI to fuel their growth. You'll get a look into how these companies are not only scaling their operations, but also staying ahead of the curve.
Come for the Data & AI knowledge share, and stay for the drinks, bites, and insightful conversation amongst like minded peers - you won't want to miss this!
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.
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator
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Investor 360: VC Fireside Chat
Santa Monica
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Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with (TBA) of (TBD), as they share their insights on the latest trends in startup funding, the evolving landscape of innovation, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Discover what it takes to secure funding in today's competitive market, hear success stories from their portfolio, and gain actionable advice for navigating the VC world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or industry enthusiast, this event promises valuable perspectives and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with and learn from one of the best in the business!
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.
