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Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for February 24th - March 2nd
Accelerators, hot girl (and boy) hikes and highlighting top events (as always:)
Daria Kulachek
February 23, 2025
Happy Sunday,
As the first days of spring burst into life, we're gearing up for a season filled with a buuunch of events that promise to refresh and inspire. From exciting networking meetups and innovative startup showcases to community gatherings that celebrate creativity and growth, there's a buzz in the air—and it's only going to get louder.
Startups thrive when they have the right support system—access to capital, expert guidance, and a network that accelerates growth.
This week, we’re spotlighting Peachscore, an equity-free, industry-agnostic, and virtual accelerator that’s changing the game for early-stage founders.
Backed by Plug & Play, Peachscore's data-driven accelerator connects entrepreneurs with seasoned mentors, real fundraising opportunities, and strategic support—without taking a single share of equity. Having helped over 700 startups raise more than $100M, this 12-week program offers founders hands-on guidance, investor connections, and perks from service providers valued at over $2M.
Cohort 16 applications close on February 28th.
Don’t miss out—apply now and receive an acceptance decision in as little as four minutes. Plus, take advantage of this month’s special bonus offer in celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month!
In the meantime, here are some of the top tech, business, and networking events happening in LA this week:
Monday, Feb 24th
planet jam is a social & (very) casual get together for folks doing climate tech or sustainability-related work in startups, investing, corporates, policy, and more.
Explore Two Bit Circus, Santa Monica w/Brett Bushnell, TBC Founder
Futurespaces delves into contemporary experience design, with a specific focus on how innovations in design and technology can meaningfully enhance human connection.
Tuesday, Feb 25th
Join us for the WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Beach Walk 🌊🚶 Tuesday February 25 at 5:15pm. Please note the meeting point is different than previous months.
This year’s first GenJam is all about ridiculous, over-the-top, and wildly unnecessary advertising. Hosted in collaboration with our partners at Echobend Pictures, this creative showdown invites both AI newcomers and seasoned generative wizards to craft the most hilariously absurd commercial ever conceived—for a mystery product that will be revealed live at the event.
Wednesday, Feb 26th
Join us for an exciting networking mixer designed to bring together entrepreneurs, MBA students, researchers, faculty, and founders in Los Angeles!
Sponsored by Baker Hostetler, and in collaboration with UCLA Anderson, CNSI Magnify and TDG, this offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the university's innovation programs, resources, and support available for startups.
The rise of AI has revolutionized how users discover information. Join us as we explore evolving search behaviors, uncover strategies to optimize for generative engine optimization (GEO), and leverage AI tools for lead generation. Gain actionable insights to stay ahead in this rapidly changing digital landscape at this month's Tech on Tap.
🌟Columbia Venture Community — LA has partnered with various organizations (Global Health & Wellness Network) to bring together founders, investors, and strategic partners for our HealthTech For Greater Good event.
Calling all aerospace professionals, space dreamers, and anyone fascinated by flight! Join us at Rock & Brews in El Segundo for a relaxed evening of lively conversation about everything that soars—within Earth’s atmosphere and far beyond. Whether you’re designing the next aircraft or captivated by deep-space exploration, this meetup is for you.
Entrepreneurs, Startups, Creatives, and Tech Enthusiasts join together to meet and connect with like-minded people, industry professionals, and investors while enjoying a nice cup of coffee at The KINN, a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs.
KICK OFF 2024 THE RIGHT WAY WITH THE BEST NETWORKING IN LA!!!
As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine. We’re LA's premier tech networking event with one of the largest membership groups in Southern California and growing every month! Don't miss this opportunity to meet your next big business connection!
Join Hustle Fund and the LA 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.
Venture Dinner Club is a series of private curated dinners bringing founders and investors together for an evening of genuine connections.
Thursday, Feb 27th
Join SoCalBio & huMannity Medtec on February 27th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the huMannity Medtec Headquarters in Valencia for refreshments, food, and informal networking with peers. Whether you’re looking to discuss the latest biotech updates, tour huMannity’s facilities, or simply expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity to connect! We hope to see you there!
Join us for the Rockin' Business Networking mixer, where professionals from across the OC and beyond come together to build connections, share referrals, and grow their businesses in a vibrant, engaging atmosphere.
🍻 Beach Vibes & Tech Conversations
LA's best tech networking returns to Baja Cantina on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Join the startup community for an inspiring evening of networking with LA’s brightest minds.
Los Angeles represents Southern California startup elite, aspiring entrepreneurs, successful startup founders and venture capital in the LA area. Our core goal is to connect people through IRL networking events, online networking events and large summits.
Whether you're looking for new business opportunities, seeking potential collaborators, or simply want to meet interesting individuals, this mixer is the perfect platform. Engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry leaders, AI experts, and manufacturing innovators as we explore how AI is changing the way companies manufacture their hardware products. We’ll dive into real-world applications and challenges in an AI-driven manufacturing landscape.
You're invited to an exclusive networking event hosted by Electric Sheep x VES on February 27th in North Hollywood. The event is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of AI in visual effects and post production.
Step into the future of the digital and creator economy with us during Upfront Summit Week!
Whether you’re a creator, founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and a renewed excitement for the possibilities ahead.
This week's AI Café delves into the fascinating fusion of artificial intelligence and creativity. Explore how AI is not just automating tasks but transforming the artistic landscape—enhancing human expression, generating novel forms of visual and auditory art, and redefining the creative process.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind tech mixer 🤖
Let’s talk tech & play games. 👾🎮
Friday, Feb 28th
You already know the basics of Marketing and AI. Now learn how to actually use it for your social media campaigns, content and video creation, newsletters, lead generation and ads.
Join a casual meetup every Friday in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Our mission is centered around Entertainment and AI in the crypto space. We aim to bring together all disciplines under one roof including Project Owners, Developers, Creatives, Brands, Influencers/Celebrities, Degens and Investors.
Anyone interested in crypto or web3 in general is welcome to come join us! We welcome those at any level.
Ladies! Please join us for our bi-monthly morning of inspiration, connection, and empowerment at our Professional Women Coffee Networking event, specifically designed for women entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners.
Are you a female tech founder ready to elevate your pitch and captivate investors? Join us for the Female Founders Pitch & Prep Bootcamp, a dynamic, hands-on event designed to equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence needed to craft and deliver an outstanding investor pitch.
This event is presented in collaboration with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC,) Launchpad SBDC and the City of Fullerton Economic Development Department.
Saturday, Mar 1st
Discover how cutting-edge startups and industry leaders are bringing EdgeAI to life—from on-device inference and low-latency decision-making to robust, real-world applications spanning IoT, mobile, and beyond. Our panelists will share first-hand experiences and insights into what it takes to successfully build, launch, and scale AI solutions at the edge.
Are you ready to sweat, connect, and vibe with an incredible community of women? This month, we're taking our Hot Girl Hike to the iconic Runyon Canyon for an energizing and empowering experience!
Here’s what you can expect:
Workout with Guest Trainer: : Our trainer will lead us through a dynamic workout session designed to strengthen, tone, and uplift your body and spirit.
Sister Circles: After the sweat session, we’ll wind down with meaningful sister circles. Share your journey, connect with like-minded women, and leave feeling empowered and inspired.
Hike: We will end this beautiful morning going up abd back down the mountail (on the easy side)
☀️ Run 5k w/ like-minded ppl in LA
☕️ Start and end at Primo Passo
📍 7th & Montana in Santa Monica
*If you want your event featured in this newsletter - email me at [email protected]
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