VCPE: LA TECH WEEK Panel & Pitch 2025 - #LATechWeek
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Self-Parking. Recommend Rideshare.
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SECURITY CLEARANCE. Government ID. MUST be Pre-Approved.
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LA #TechWeek featuring founders and investors in a creative space for guests to share their elevator pitch and network at an exclusive space. Last year's LA Tech Week 2024, we had over 200 investors at our main event at CAA ( Creative Artists Agency HQ ).
Will be back again at CAA 2025.
Featuring a panel of innovators and investors, panelists, pitch sessions, lunch, drinks, and impactful networking!
This annual gathering of venture capitalists, private equity, and family offices is perhaps the biggest and most exciting event of the year.
The main day of the conference and events will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Starting at 10:00 AM, introductions, panels, and pitches from & feedback from judges.
AGENDA:
9:30AM CHECK-IN
PROGRAM:
10:00-10:10 OPENING REMARKS
10:10-10:30AM KEYNOTE
10:30-11PM FIRESIDE
11-11:50PM PANEL: AI & BEYOND
11:50-12PM CLOSING REMARKS
12-1PM LUNCH
2PM CLOSE
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS & SPEAKERS:
KEYNOTE:
Ms. Nicola Corzine, Executive Director, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Ms. Celena Aponte, Vice President, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Mr. Joshua Bencker,
Managing Director, Listings & Corporate Solutions, NASDAQ Inc.
Mr. Dylan James, West Coast Vice President, NASDAQ Inc.
FIRESIDE:
Mr. Larry Namer, Founder of E! Entertainment Network
Mr. Richard Keller, CEO, AutoParts.com
MODERATOR
PANEL: AI & BEYOND
Mr. Samir Mehta, Mergers & Aquisition, IBM
Mr. Keith Coleman, Co-chair, UN Joint SDG Fund Breakthrough Alliance
Mr. Frank Fausto, Family Office
Mr. Brock Felt, Family Office
Mr. Thomas T. H. Chou, Managing Partner, Morrison Foerster ( MoFo.com )
MODERATOR
CLOSING:
Mr. Russell Schneider, RS Ventures
Mr. James Hoard, Director of Innovation, ECVC Accelerator
Ms. Catherine Rhee, ECVC & VCPE GROUPS
Mr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Dean, Cal Poly Pomona Business School
Dr. Cervantes Lee, Faculty Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
+ Special Guests
INVITING GUESTS:
Nasdaq Inc.
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
PITCH
If you are a startup founder and would like :to pitch to 200+ investors, please apply here.
PARTNERS:
Thanks to our partners at Morrison & Foerster MoFo.com, HCVT.com, AutoParts.com. If you would like to be a sponsor or speaker, please contact us. EMAIL: ecvcpe@gmail.com
SUPPORTERS:
Thanks to Reactify.c, Live2Give and friends.
MEDIA:
LosAngelesConsultingGroup.com
Digital LA. Please contact us about media participation.
Treats & Gift Bags
Guests will receive premium merchandise and services from some of our most exciting, elevated portfolio brands and sponsors. Enjoy curated surprises, treats, and treasures in gift bags. Please contact us if you would like to participate by providing your products in the gift bags. EMAIL: ecvcpe@gmail.com
We have a limited guest list due to venue capacity. Priority access for guests of VCPE GROUPS, ECVC Accelerator, Sente Ventures & partners.
If your registration is approved, your pass is non-transferable and does not include +1. Please have your colleague or guest register separately.
Attendees must have security clearance before the event in order to be admitted. No exceptions once the guest list has been submitted prior to the event for clearance. Thank you for your understanding.
Our event has evolved into the premier gathering of VC, PE, FamilyOffices, corporations, foundations, and institutions. Last year's event hosted 200+ investors from across the world. While the event has traditionally been open to who are members and friends of VCPE GROUPS, we have expanded and extended the invitation to provide additional opportunities for industry-focused and founder events.
If you are not already a VCPE GROUPS Member, please request to join the community and register for the events.
If you are a startup founder and would like to pitch to 200+ investors, please apply here. EMAIL: ecvcpe@gmail.com
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/
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