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Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for May 19th - 25th
AI chef, the pool party season and highlighting top events (as always:)
Daria Kulachek
May 18, 2025
Happy Sunday,
The season’s heating up, and so are we. This week’s newsletter brings you everything to get excited about as we dive into summer with next-level gatherings designed to spark creativity, connection, and momentum. From product launches to rooftop jams, we’re curating experiences that blend innovation with unforgettable energy. Read on for details below:
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, May 20th
An invite-only symposium featuring a series of panels that will discuss the various challenges and opportunities in re-building whole communities post disaster using a systems-based approach that incorporates circular economy, land remediation and regeneration, infrastructure and re-construction of physical real estate for resilience.
💡 Join us for an interactive product workshop designed for builders, developers, and creators at UCLA!
Wednesday, May 21st
Start Up Café Travel Talk with Nick Monica, Founder & CEO of Gnarwhal Coffee Community
Connect with other like minded travelers. Travel related raffle prize to all who rsvp and attend
A nationally recognized pitch event, as seen on CNBC, where founders showcase their adaptability, communication skills, and more to top-tier investors.
Three up-and-coming founders pitch their real Seed and/or Series A round —plus one hilariously FAKE business concept to keep everyone on their toes. It’s the ultimate test of grit, creativity, and charm!
Come and network with your friends, make new friends, and hear two amazing speakers. A buffet dinner will be served and drinks will be available. Free parking!
You’re invited to join a relaxing evening designed to spark meaningful connections and growth.
Whether you're seeking new friendships or simply wanting to dive deeper into your personal growth, this gathering is the perfect space to open up and engage in nourishing conversations.
💡 Is This Masterclass Right for You?
You're likely a fit if:
✅ You’re a founder with 10+ employees feeling stretched too thin
✅ You want to scale or exit without burning out
✅ You’re committed to building a business your team believes in
Even if you have fewer than 10 employees, this session will give you the blueprint for long-term freedom and growth.
Thursday, May 22nd
A dynamic space where technology, creativity, and innovation converge. It offers thought-provoking discussions on the latest trends in artificial intelligence, exploring its impact across industries—from automation and business to art and ethics.
Join Tech Breakfast Club and the Harbinger Team as we celebrate some of Harbinger's recent wins and the Southern California Hard Tech Ecosystem as a whole
Come to Harbinger's Long Beach factory for a hearty breakfast and to see the future of medium duty trucking.
Join us for a SpaceTech Happy Hour in El Segundo where you will have the chance to connect with the local spacetech ecosystem and meet the latest cohort from the Seraphim/Generation Space Accelerator—the leading accelerator for Seed to Series A SpaceTech startups.
Come celebrate with us as Famished officially launches in Glendale! We're excited to bring local restaurants into the spotlight using innovative AI technology designed to connect them directly with customers in partnership with the Economic Development team at Glendale. Famished helps restaurant owners generate commission-free delivery orders and gain powerful exposure through cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
For the May L.A. DevOps Meetup Gavin Johnson from Pulumi will be discussing Pulumi IDP. After a brief introduction to the core Pulumi product Gavin will discuss Pulumi IDP a bottom-up framework that integrates with the entire Pulumi product suite, enabling platform teams to build and manage self-service workflows based on codified golden paths.
Paul is founder of Fair Trade USA and a pioneer in Conscious Capitalism. His work has paved the way for a new generation of mission-driven entrepreneurs who believe in profit with purpose.
Friday, May 23rd
As UCLA’s premier Bitcoin event, the Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and curious minds to explore Bitcoin’s transformative role across business, finance, energy, and beyond. Through thought-provoking panels and dynamic discussions, we’ll unpack why Bitcoin matters—and what it means for the future of global markets, digital trust, and economic inclusion.
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 24th
This Saturday, an invite‑only crowd of entrepreneurs, musicians, creators, founders, and investors meets poolside for a relaxed hangout featuring a live set by DJ Vika Shevi.
☀️ Run 5k w/ like-minded ppl in LA
🚶♂️(walk option too)
☕️ Start and end at Primo Passo
📍 7th & Montana in Santa Monica
Sunday, May 25th
We’re hosting an exclusive private demo of Posha (formerly Nymble) in Los Angeles —and you’re invited to experience the future of autonomous home cooking first hand!
Join us on the May 25 for a close-up look at how AI is revolutionizing everyday cooking.
*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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