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The Gear Down: Sauna + Ice + Workshop
***A Men's Only Event***
[See Friday's schedule for our Women's only session]
Performance demands that we understand our gears and fully tune in. It’s not about staying in one mode—it’s about knowing when and how to shift.
This experience combines contrast therapy with a deep-dive workshop tailored for men. It's not about testing how long you can stay in an ice bath, so leave your ego at the door.
Expect a transformative blend of challenge, reflection, and growth that will fuel both your business and personal journey.
Led by Megan Dolce, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Ripe, a human leadership development company based in LA. Megan is known for her work with professional athletes, VCs, founders, leaders, and teams from Fortune 100 companies.
RIPE: https://www.get-ripe.com/
Likeminded: https://www.likemindedstudios.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.
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Surf Santa Monica
Surf 🏄🏻♀️ Santa Monica w/ Angel Investors & Cracked Founders
We're bringing together select founders and investors for an energizing morning in the ocean. Hosted by Day One Surf: https://dayone.surf
Open to beginner surfers 🤙
- Signed waivers are required to attend
- Rental gear will be provided upon request for a fee
- Be on time: we will be in the water promptly by 8AM
- Find our intermediate/advanced event the day prior
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Hosted by Day One Surf: https://dayone.surf. We curate wellness retreats at surf parks worldwide, helping high-achieving professionals accelerate physical and mental progression through endless waves at wave pools.
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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Breaking the Red Tape: Tech Innovation in Public Sector
A collision of civic technologists, government innovators, and public interest founders working on democracy, civic engagement, and public services. Less about selling to government, more about fixing it.
Hosted by Inkeep, the enterprise platform teams use to ship AI agents—no-code Visual Builder or TypeScript SDK, multi-agent orchestration, and MCP-based tool integrations. Trusted by companies like Anthropic, Midjourney, Pinecone, and PostHog. inkeep.com
We have a reservation and will be providing apps. Additional food and beverages can be purchased at the bar.
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.
Arcade.dev, LangChain, Visa
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Build Authenticated Ambient Commerce Agents
SOMA
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Arcade.dev, LangChain, Visa
Join Brace Sproul (Head of Applied AI, LangChain.com), Shub Argha (Head of Solutions Engineering, Arcade.dev), and Visa (Angie Wang) for a fast, practical look at agents that actually do work in the real world. We will cover Ambient Agents in production (10 min), the authentication and authorization layer that makes enterprise actions safe and auditable (10 min), and Visa Intelligent Commerce with a deep dive on agent-driven purchases (10 min). Expect concrete demos and a closing Q&A. What makes this special is the end-to-end path: agents that detect low inventory, place and reconcile orders, enforce policy, and complete payments securely.
Food and beverages will be 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.
Berkeley BASICS Incubator, Qluu
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Berkeley BASICS & Defense Tech at the Edge
UCLA
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Berkeley BASICS Incubator, Qluu
Berkeley BASICS & Defense Tech at the Edge: Capital, Policy, and Talent
Funding, Policy, and Field Reality is a Berkeley BASICS panel, co-hosted with the JOE team (AI-powered military recruitment) and Qluu (autonomous counter-UAV). The session convenes a cross-functional roster with Cal faculty, Navy SEALs, USAF Captains, founders, and policy/lobbying leaders to dissect what it takes to launch successful defense companies. We’ll cover capital formation for contracting and compliance (DIU/AFWERX/CDAO), export/release constraints, and operator-driven requirements. 60–75 minutes plus Q&A. A post-event brief will map teams, timelines, and procurement pathways for attendees.
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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Adapt or Be Automated: Managing Change in an AI World
This panel will dive deep into how stakeholders in the tech ecosystem - including enterprises, startups and investors - manage change during AI-Driven transformations, balancing innovation, risk, scale, and impact. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technology landscape, businesses from global enterprises to agile startups are compelled to adapt at an unprecedented pace. However, successful transformation goes beyond merely adopting new tools; it involves managing change across all levels: people, processes, culture, and risk.
In this dynamic panel, we bring together leaders from the enterprise, venture capital, and startup communities to unpack how each is navigating the intricate challenges of AI-driven change. From boardroom strategies and funding bets to ground-level innovation and ethical implementation, this conversation will reveal the tensions, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping AI adoption today.
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Location will be sent the week prior to all approved attendees!
Panelists:
Natalie Han, PhD -
VP and Chief Product Officer, GenAI @ Business AI at SAP
Lauri Moore - Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners
Shirshanka Das - Co-founder/CTO @ DataHub
Alistair Barr - Tech Anchor @ Business Insider
Moderator: Domi Caputo - Strategic AI Partnerships at SAP
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.
AI’s your coding buddy now, right? That means you can literally spin up apps without stressing when you’ve got the right tools ⚡
ok bet
👉 Vibe Space is our half-day hackathon for beginners and builders who just wanna vibe. Pull up for chill energy, surprise mini challenges, fire food, and people you’ll actually wanna hang with.
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Yo, btw we’re also launching vibespace.so, our accelerator for Vibe-Coded startups. First season’s invite only, but the best teams from this hackathon will snag a golden ticket when we go public.
You might’ve noticed we’ve got the space for the whole week, but this isn’t about grinding nonstop. Come for a mix of building cool stuff, meeting cool ppl, and vibing together.
This event is 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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SMARTUP 500: THE FIRST AT TECH WEEK LA - Launching the world’s first Startup Ranking
Discover SmartUp 500: Your Gateway to Startup Stardom!
Imagine a stage where the world's most innovative startups collide, spotlighted under the glittering lights of TechWeek 2025 on October 9-16 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
That is SmartUp 500 – a groundbreaking ranking curated by SMART TIMES(smarttimes.net), the California-based media powerhouse revolutionizing how we consume information. Our exclusive list will unveil Top 50 trailblazing companies, each vying for their "Smart Oscar" in a celebration of ingenuity and impact. Whether you're a garage-born disruptor or a venture-backed powerhouse, SmartUp 500 is your ticket to visibility among investors, partners, and global innovators.
At its core, SMART TIMES is no ordinary media outlet. It's a Web3-native, AI-driven platform powered by the Artificial Intelligence Decentralized Agent (AIDA), delivering unfiltered, honest insights sans propaganda or fluff. Our Proof-of-Truth protocol vets startups rigorously, while the Proof-of-Read system rewards engaged readers with SATs – Bitcoin's tiniest units – fostering a community-owned information economy. This isn't just a ranking; it's a movement that empowersstartups to cut through the noise and shine authentically.
Getting on the list is straightforward and inclusive. Submit by September 30, 2025, via a simple form detailing your startup's name, website, contacts, leadership, unique edge (up to 300 words), investors (publishable and private), and a highlight summary. No size barriers – from solo founders to scaling teams, all are welcome.
The editorial team, aided by AIDA, ranks based on innovation, impact, and team prowess. Boost your profile? Opt for a paid, self-written feature that runs independently, amplifying your story without influencing rankings. Ranked startups earn a published summary, turning your achievements into a global narrative.
But the real thrill? The nominations – prestigious awards recognizing excellence across U.S. startups. Here are first 10 SmartUp categories to inspire your submission:
1. Startup of the Year – The ultimate crown for overall excellence.
2. Most Disruptive Business Model – For redefining industries boldly.
3. Excellence in AI Innovation – Honoring AI-driven breakthroughs.
4. Outstanding SaaS Provider – Celebrating top software-as-a-service stars.
5. Most Promising Biotech Firm – Spotlighting life sciences pioneers.
6. Best E-Commerce Platform – For revolutionizing online shopping.
7. Top Cybersecurity Startup – Guardians of digital security.
8. Excellence in EdTech – Innovators transforming education.
9. Most Sustainable Business – Leaders in eco-friendly practices.
10. Best Workplace Culture – Teams fostering inspiring environments.
These awards aren't just accolades; they're launchpads for growth, drawing eyes from venture capitalists and collaborators.
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.
Evolving Potential, CoachLabs.ai, Light Dao
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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 (Tech for Good, OceSha) is developing enterprise AI and democratized diagnostics for autism, widening access to care.
Wes Geer (Rock to Recovery) has recorded over 30,000 songs with veterans and people in treatment, using songwriting and digital distribution to heal and empower.
Mike Wilson (Realize Music, co-founder of Devolver Digital) is pioneering VR “sing-with-the-artist” platforms that merge licensed catalogs with wellness science — building on a career that reshaped interactive entertainment and proved the power of technology to impact culture at scale.
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.
Sponstar, Jadeva, Arbitrum
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Female Founders & Funders: Official Treasure Hunt
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Sponstar, Jadeva, Arbitrum
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Chroma Awards - LATW Party (Invite Only)
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Investing In The Creator Economy
Come have lunch with us and learn from the creator economy's brightest stars!
Bump, in partnership with Live Nation Urban, Bell Bank, First Entertainment Credit Union, Reach and others, proudly presents our panel, Investing In The Creator Economy: The New Wave of Digital Talent, as part of LA Tech Week 2025!
Come hear from our diverse group of surprise panelists, as well as Bump Co-Founder CEO James Jones Jr., about why the creator economy is the new frontier of entrepreneurship and how it’s reshaping investment opportunities in the digital age.
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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Nostr Meetup: Own your social network!
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Google Cloud & Sequoia at The Stadium
Join us for a panel discussion: “From Prototype to Powerhouse: Scaling Startups in the AI Era”, featuring top technical leaders: Matt Moore, CTO at Chainguard, Ryan Cox, Sr. Director, Infrastructure & Security at Temporal, and Eno Reyes, CTO at Factory AI.
The discussion will be moderated by Charlie Curnin, Partner at Sequoia Capital.
Discover the hard-won lessons and breakthrough moments from top technical leaders. Expect to hear from them about how they built their companies, the technical debt they overcame, and best practices and insights on navigating business challenges and lessons to share. Hear directly from them about the unique challenges and triumphs of building a world-class startup.
In this conversation, we will dive into:
✨ Each startup’s unique and rapid rise to prominence, and strategic decisions made, including fundraising to manage growth
✨ Overcoming technical hurdles & scaling infrastructure to meet global demand & challenges unique to AI companies
✨ Insights for founders & technical leaders to create world-class teams and companies, including future proofing to match the current pace of innovation
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from pioneers in the AI industry!
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.
