Law Offices of Shan Potts
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Navigating U.S. Immigration in the Age of AI
Santa Monica
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Law Offices of Shan Potts
Mr. Potts will speak on how artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. immigration law, and government policy intersect, and what this means for global talent and companies seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Key Talking Points
Policy Shift: The current administration’s executive order reversed the prior one, creating a more deregulated AI environment.
Impact on Talent: With AI handling many technical tasks, demand for low- and mid-level engineers is declining. The focus is shifting toward executives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who can scale businesses and lead innovation.
Immigration Pathways:
L-1 & EB-1 visas: Most favorable for executives, extraordinary ability professionals, and entrepreneurs.
H-1B visas: Due to fee hikes, now only practical for very senior engineers
Opportunities: Foreign companies have new pathways to enter and expand in the U.S. through business leadership and high-level talent, rather than just technical staff.
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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Health & Wellness Tech Innovators Summit
The Ionava Health & Wellness in Tech Festival presents this powerful message: time for a total revolution in how we approach, think about, and participate in well-being. True wellness springs from the intersection of financial, social, personal, spiritual, mental and physical health.
Join the Ionava team as we partner with ima members lounge in LA and bring together innovators from local as well as national companies (Kreation, Love.Life, Wuum, Ezra, Selfiie, and many more) to live, work, play. This event highlights how Ionava breaks free of the traditional health insurance model and helps pay for the products and services which support everyone’s healthiest life.
The Festival sponsors coworking space with fre wifi and we encourage everyone to come work at the beautiful space in ima's members lounge. Later in the afternoon, expect a DJ, zero-proof cocktails, coffee/tea with adaptogenic supplements, ayurvedic nutrition experts, hormonal health experts, massage, and more as we celebrate all that LA and LA Tech Week have to offer for the future of health.
Schedule
10:00 am - coworking space open with free Wifi!
1 pm - adaptogenic coffee/tea bar opens, mingle with the best in health and wellness tech
2-3 pm - health and wellness tech companies showcase
3 pm - 6 pm Live DJ, zero-proof cocktails, demos/samples, innovation celebration
6:00 pm - coworking closes
This is the future of work and wellness. Come for the coworking and stay for the celebration and activation!
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, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
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IMPACT & INNOVATION | FUTURE OF VENTURE
Santa Monica
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Syndicate AI, Hustle Fund, Hollo AI
Join Silicon Valley Bank for the premier impact-focused event of LA Tech Week. The Impact & Innovation Showcase is a celebration of the founders building the future, today. In an ecosystem dominated by discussions on AI and Deep Tech, we are spotlighting the entrepreneurs who are harnessing these powerful technologies to generate both exceptional returns and meaningful, scalable change.
Presented by:
Hollo AI | Hollo.ai
Syndicate | www.joinsyndicate.co
Hustle Fund | www.hustlefund.vc
Latitude Ventures | www.latitudeventures.vc
Manos Accelerator | www.manosaccelerator.com
This exclusive evening at Creator Space LA will bring together the most forward-thinking founders, mission-aligned VCs, and ecosystem builders. The event will feature a high-stakes pitch competition with 20 curated startups tackling critical challenges in areas like climate tech, health equity, ethical AI, and economic inclusion, all competing for the Impact Innovator Award. The night will also include a thought-provoking panel discussion with leaders who have successfully navigated the path of scaling with soul.
This event is proudly sponsored by Hollo.AI, Manos Accelerator, and Syndicate. Come connect with the change-makers defining the future of venture.
The Double Bottom Line: Where Purpose-Driven Innovation Meets Venture Scale
Showcasing startups that are not only commercially viable but also fundamentally committed to solving significant social and environmental challenges. It speaks directly to a sophisticated audience of investors and founders by acknowledging the necessity of a strong financial return (the "bottom line") while elevating the importance of measurable impact (the "double bottom line"). The theme positions the event at the cutting edge of modern venture capital, where the most resilient and valuable companies are increasingly those with a clear purpose.
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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Build on Open Models with AWS x Meta
[SF]
[LA]
APIs to AI: Infrastructure repurposed
As AI agents move to production, a critical infrastructure gap has emerged: how to securely connect AI systems to existing tools and data. Model Context Protocols (MCPs) are emerging as a standard solution, and companies building production implementations are discovering surprising insights.
This fireside chat brings together Jon Dahl (Co-founder and CEO, Mux) and Michael Grinich (Founder and CEO, WorkOS)—two technical founders who have shipped production MCP integrations. Mux discovered that years of focus on video infrastructure had created valuable primitives that were the perfect AI building blocks such as storyboard extraction for content moderation, while WorkOS solved the enterprise authentication challenges essential for secure deployments.
Both saw a broader pattern: established API businesses often have infrastructure that becomes incredibly valuable for AI workflows, even when not originally designed for that purpose. This raises questions about how companies should evaluate existing assets for AI integration.
Expect a candid conversation about technical realities, integration speed, and strategic considerations. Two founders discussing what works, what doesn't, and how the MCP ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
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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[LA]
Future of AI + LegalTech: Unplugged
🚨 REALITY CHECK: The Legal Industry's $600 Million Wake-Up Call
The Most Critical Legal AI Conversation of SF Tech Week
AI is revolutionizing the legal industry at an unprecedented pace, attracting major investments from top firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Harvey AI just raised $600 million and is processing 1 million legal queries daily. Meanwhile, 300+ lawyers got sanctioned this year alone for AI hallucinations because they thought they could wing it. And 53% of legal teams still have zero AI strategy—while their competitors save 5 hours per lawyer per week and unlock $100,000 in annual productivity gains.
Join four leaders who've seen how AI implementations succeed spectacularly and where more work needs to be done:
🎯 Monica Zent – Pioneering AI-native ALSP founder who's boldly bringing AI to the legal services realm.
🚀 Martin Felli – Chief Legal Officer, Alight (balancing legal risk and AI needs at scale), and more!
⚡ Russ Philpott – Director, Legal Operations, Okta (transforming enterprise legal operations).
🛡️ Rajiv Batra – Head of Legal & Compliance, Arc (driving compliance and legal innovation in AI adoption).
💡 Leo Murgel – SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Salesforce (leading tech, data, and legal enablement initiatives).
Topics will include:
* The challenges GCs and Legal Ops teams face in adopting AI tools in their departments.
* What founders (and the investors backing them) need to know when building AI-powered LegalTech solutions.
* How founders, investors and legal department leaders can accelerate the industry’s next era.
After the panel chat, join the most strategic legal AI networking event of Tech Week: Connect with the VCs writing checks to legal AI startups, the founders building the next Harvey, and the GCs and Legal Ops leaders who've cracked the code on AI ROI.
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.
IRVINEi, Loyola Marymount University
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[LA]
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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Inside Hutton: Curated by The Agency Art House
Join us for an intimate evening in Beverly Hills during Tech Week, where art and architecture come together. Explore an exceptional residence in the heart of the city while experiencing a unique way to engage with art, design, and conversation enjoyed over drinks and light bites with The Agency Art House.
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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[LA]
The US Expansion Blueprint w/ Deel, SVB and Qapita
Breaking into the US market is a milestone for any global startup but it’s also one of the most complex business decisions a founder can make. From structuring capital and navigating compliance to building the right partnerships, success requires more than ambition.
Join leaders from SVB, Deel, Qapita, and Antler as they share practical insights on scaling into the United States. This conversation will cover the financial, legal, and operational considerations founders need to know, as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of entering the world’s most competitive startup ecosystem.
Whether you’re preparing your first US hire or raising capital stateside, this session will equip you with a clear blueprint for expansion.
There will also be some yummy food and drinks!
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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From Exec to investor: making the leap from running companies to funding them.
Protean Management, EQUII
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The Hard Thing About Hardware
Stanford
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Protean Management, EQUII
Fusion Fund, BOLD Capital Partners
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[LA]
AI in Healthcare 2.0 Happy Hour
Santa Monica
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Fusion Fund, BOLD Capital Partners
Kick off #LATechWeek with drinks and new connections as you join innovators shaping the future of AI and healthcare.
The event is cohosted by Fusion Fund and BOLD Capital Partners. A huge shoutout to our sponsor SVB for their unwavering support and dedication to fostering this special community.
Featured founders include:
- Kenny Brown: CEO of Feno (World's first connected U-shaped smart toothbrush: harnessing AI for smarter, insightful brushing)
- Aditya Rajagopal: CEO of Esperto Medical (A novel device for calibration free, non-
invasive, accurate, continuous blood pressure measurement)
- Nazli Azimi: CEO of Therna Biosciences (Therna is pioneering the intersection of advanced RNA research and AI to revolutionize next-generation RNA therapeutics)
- Sabina Bruehlmann: CEO of Nimble Science (A smart pill to collect actionable health data from the GI tract)
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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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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.
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Wellness x AI: Geek Chic Social Night
Join us for Geek Chic Social Wellness Night by InnovatorX — the RelaXi SF Series
From New York City to the Bay Area, we arrive with a new frequency for Tech Week: a salon for founders, creators, and investors exploring the frontier of mental health innovation and emotional technology.
Step into a space where the question “How do you relax?” sparks meaningful dialogue and connection. 🧠 Featuring RelaXi — the emotional OS app reimagining modern mental health —, the night blends cinematic-inspired signature drinks, conversation, and reflection, offering a new way for innovators to reset, relax, and reconnect in a world that never slows down — ushering in a new era of conscious living.
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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[LA]
Vibe Check Comedy Show, Tech Week Edition! @ Hollywood Improv
Vibe Check is doing a collab with Tech Week to bring together a mix of the funniest comics with tech jobs and Hollywood's biggest rising star comics.
Live at the Hollywood Improv, one of the most iconic comedy clubs in Los Angeles (and the country!!). No other event at Tech Week will be like this so be sure to RSVP soon as space is very limited!
Vibe Check Comedy is a hit show that features the coolest, freshest, & most unique comedians who perform at the biggest clubs in the country. Vibe Check has been featured in major publications like Time Out New York & Time Out Los Angeles, sold out historic comedy venues across the USA, and even been featured in the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in Europe! We've featured nationally touring comedians who've been on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu & more.
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.
