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Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for April 28th - May 4th
Golf, space tours and highlighting top events (as always:)
Daria Kulachek
April 27, 2025
Happy Sunday,
Welcome to another exciting week in the world of tech and business! 🌟 We’ve curated a fresh lineup of events that promise to inspire, connect, and fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're diving into AI innovations, exploring the latest in SaaS, or connecting with like-minded founders and investors, there's something for everyone. Let’s dive into this week's highlights!
The full list of future events, meetups and conferences can be found in my lu.ma calendar here. Don’t forget you can also submit your own event there!
Tuesday, Apr 29th
Some of the best conversations at conferences don’t happen in crowded expo halls or formal networking sessions—they happen in smaller, more intimate settings where people can actually talk.
This is the first-ever HackOne event, put together by Fred and Ben.
We’ll dive into how we build and automate with AI, plus host a hands-on workshop on setting up your own private, local ChatGPT equivalent — no internet needed.
Coffee, breakfast, and lunch catering provided.
Attendees will be a hand-picked mix of founders, investors, and leaders who are working in or curious to learn more about space and deep tech industries.
Join entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Ryan Blair for an insightful 2-hour workshop specifically designed for startup founders in the pre-seed or seed stage who have already achieved product-market fit and are generating revenue.
AI-native companies are rewriting the growth playbook—and they’re doing it fast. Join us for an evening of candid conversations with go-to-market leaders building in this new era, where speed, experimentation, and AI-powered precision define the winners.
Ruli.AI invites you for an elegant evening of cocktails and dining overlooking the glittering Hollywood skyline, where we will gather industry leaders, innovators, and legal experts to discuss the intersection of IP rights, creativity, and the future role of AI in Hollywood’s legal landscape.
Wednesday, Apr 30th
Join us for an inspiring in-person conversation with Mayor Lana Negrete, a Santa Monica native, small business owner, and passionate community advocate. Known for her authenticity, hard work, and deep local roots, Mayor Negrete shares her journey from running a family business to leading one of California’s most iconic cities. We'll explore how she brings real-world experience to public service, her vision for Santa Monica's future, and the challenges of balancing business, leadership, and community values in an ever-evolving city.
Featuring presentations from cutting-edge startups like Spout Water, which transforms air into pure, mineral-rich water, the event fosters knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
Attendees can join an roundtable discussion, exchange insights, and connect with the community over 🍻 happy hour and 🍕 pizza.
Things have changed in today’s startup and VC world. Join this month's Tech on Tap networking night for a discussion on the challenges and realities of a capital raise in today’s environment.
Thursday, May 1st
Saving TimeAgency42 tells the story of SatoshAI, the AI agent our co-founder first used to automate his own marketing efforts—and how we're turning that into a product.
Join AI LA and the AI Ethics team at ShiftSC for a deep dive into the critical aspects of Privacy and Security in Artificial Intelligence!
Join us for a rejuvenating session led by Shang-Lin Chen, a longtime practitioner and teacher of Hao-style tai chi.
Join us for an AI Policy happy hour at a new location off La Brea! This unique event brings together curious minds in artificial intelligence, policy-making, and tech innovation to exchange ideas and insights. In addition, we want your input as LA AI professionals, academics and enthusiasts to see how our community thinks about key AI policy issues.
In today’s fundraising climate, knowledge is power—and the right guidance can make all the difference. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Elaine Russell, Operating Partner at Greycroft and Co-Lead of the Greycroft Albertsons Fund, as she shares her journey from founder to investor and the lessons she's learned investing in some of the most recognized names in consumer and tech.
Marina Del rAI is a new local meetup series in Marina del Rey bringing together the blue tech, AI, and startup communities by the water. From ocean innovation to emerging tech, it’s a space for builders, creatives, and curious minds to connect, share ideas, and grow something new right here in the Marina.
The Dinner Table is reserving a semi-private outdoor dining space at The Butcher's Daughter to host and curate an evening of lasting connections through our dinner party experience.
The event will feature presentations from all six of our Investment Research teams:
Pure Alpha – Focuses on general U.S. equities
Pure Alpha TMT – Specializes in TMT equities
Global Macro – Concentrates on macro-related topics, including international markets, commodities, and interest rate investment opportunities
Special Situations – Targets distressed investing and catalyst-driven opportunities
Industrials – Focuses on U.S. equities in the industrials space
Real Estate – Focuses on investment opportunities in the real estate sector
Friday, May 2nd
Join us in a casual meetup every Friday in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Our mission is centered around Entertainment and AI in the crypto space.
Saturday, May 3rd
☀️ Run 5k w/ like-minded ppl in LA
🚶♂️(walk option too)
☕️ Start and end at Primo Passo
📍 7th & Montana in Santa Monica
( Grab coffee after we run )
🏃🏼♂️🏃🏃🏽♀️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏃🏼♀️🏃🏾🏃🏻♂️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏾🏃🏼♀️
Sunday, May 4th
Hey ladies!! Grab your clubs because we have an upcoming tee-time at The Links at Terranea on Sunday, May 4th starting at 11AM! We will be joined by a special guest, Jaqui McSorley, who played on the LPGA for almost a decade & will be sharing her tips throughout our time on the course. ALL levels welcomed and encouraged (even first timers- you gotta start somewhere)!!!
*If you want your event featured in this newsletter - email me at [email protected]
As you already know, you can follow my event calendar on lu.ma, where I also add events from other platforms (like Eventbrite) ⤵️
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