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[ Build Your Team ] ร— MAMBA DAY . Matched Intros for LA Founders & Builders.

[ Build Your Team ] ร— MAMBA DAY . Matched Intros for LA Founders & Builders.

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00 AM
From Build Your Team Events | LA Tech Founders & Startup Matching

โšก ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ฉ๐—ฃ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜. Seats are matched, not just sold โ€” start with your founder profile (3 min): [https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8](https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8) ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜. ๐—›๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ ๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ โ€” ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ. Most founders build the opposite way. They find cofounders through friends. Hire from resumes. Meet people at networking events. Six months later they're building with someone who moves at a different frequency,and friction shows up where they needed momentum. This night was built to change that. On August 24th,Mamba Day,we're gathering LA's builders around one man's standard. Not to network. To become. A celebration of Kobe Bryant and excellence in business, on the day that carries both his numbers. Before you arrive, we get to know how you build,not just what you've built. A short founder profile maps how you make decisions, your ninety-day milestone, and your exact bottleneck. Then we curate the room around you. ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ-๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿญโ€“๐Ÿฎ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜-๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚. You walk in already knowing who they are, why they fit, and what to talk about. Expect to meet: technical cofounders ยท founders seeking complementary operators ยท senior engineers ready for the right mission ยท product leaders and operators ยท investors and connectors in the LA ecosystem. No awkward networking. No LinkedIn connections you'll never message. No "what do you do?" ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ: ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜, ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ. ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜†, ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ. The jersey means you're opting in. How to get a seat: 1. Fill out your founder profile (3 min): [FORM LINK] 2. Your ticket link arrives immediately 3. $100 at the door,or free in any Kobe jersey. Room's capped at 811. We cap the room because every seat is matched by hand. ๐Ÿ“ LA Live, by Crypto.com Arena,exact venue sent with your ticket ๐Ÿ—“ Monday, August 24th ยท Mamba Day ยท doors at 7 Profile โ†’ seat โ†’ match, read before the 24th: [https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8](https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8)

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AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.

AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.

Thu, Sep 10, 1:00 AM
From ProductTank Los Angeles
4.9

Join the ProductTank Los Angeles and PMA.LA community for an evening of insights, conversation, and connection with Martin Eriksson, one of the most influential voices in product leadership and organizational strategy. With more than 30 years of experience as a product leader, founder, investor, advisor, and author, Martin has dedicated his career to helping organizations build better products, stronger teams, and more effective businesses. From pioneering SaaS companies before the term became mainstream to advising more than 150 organizations at every stage of growth, Martin has consistently challenged conventional thinking and helped leaders unlock organizational performance. **Featured Talk: AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.** When anyone can build anything, the competitive advantage is no longer in building. It is in knowing what to build and why. While many organizations are focused on using AI to do what they already do faster and cheaper, Martin argues that this is the wrong question. In fact, it may be quietly limiting ambition at the exact moment it should be expanding it. As the cost of development continues to fall, the primary constraint is no longer execution. The bottleneck has shifted to clarity. The challenge is no longer "Can we build it?" but "Should we build it?" Most teams are not prepared for this shift. In this thought provoking session, Martin explores how AI is reshaping strategy, decision making, and organizational advantage. Drawing on insights from his latest work, The Decision Stack, he will share how leaders can create the strategic clarity needed to thrive in an era where technology is abundant but direction is scarce. Attendees will learn why alignment matters more than ever, how to connect vision to everyday decisions, and how to turn AI from a potential threat into a powerful catalyst for innovation, growth, and organizational momentum. **About Martin Eriksson** Martin Eriksson is a board member, strategic advisor, leadership coach, and author of **The Decision Stack: How Strategic Clarity Unlocks Organizational Momentum**. Since 1994, Martin has built digital products and businesses across organizations including The Financial Times, Monster, Huddle, Covestor, Cazoo, and most recently served as Product Partner at EQT, one of the world's largest private investment firms. He is also the founder of ProductTank and co founder of Mind the Product, together the world's largest product management community spanning more than 200 cities worldwide. Through his work, writing, and leadership, Martin has helped shape the practice of product management for an entire generation of product leaders. **Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: ADP** ADP is a global leader in cloud based Human Capital Management solutions, helping organizations manage HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration through innovative technology and deep industry expertise. By combining powerful analytics, compliance capabilities, and business outsourcing solutions, ADP helps organizations create better workplace experiences and unlock the full potential of their people. Learn more: https://www.adp.com/ ADP. Always Designing for People. #WhatAreYouWorkingFor

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LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing  @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO

LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO

Fri, Aug 28, 2:00 AM
From TAG Foundation Skills Studio

**LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing** **@ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO (August)** **Host: Soo King** **Costumed Model (Medieval Theme): Paige Smith** [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS](https://tagfoundation.org/event/live-uninstructed-figure-drawing-august/) Enjoy dedicated time to practice drawing and explore your style in a supportive, creative environment. **TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO** @ The Animation Guild, Classroom #1 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank 91505 Open to Animation Guild Members & General Public No Drawing Experience Required Bring Your Own Art Supplies This event is for 18+ Drawing Horses Available (+ Limited Table Seating) There will be time at the end for sharing your work, networking, and clean-up. ***Soo Jin Kingโ€™s*** *visual development work spans the animation genre: from The Prince of Egypt to Puss in Boots to The Bad Guys: Breaking In. Soo uses composition, color, and texture to bring animated worlds to life. Come draw/paint with Soo and be inspired.* [IMDB: Soo Jin King](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1473608/) Please note that cancellations are eligible for a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event will receive a credit toward a future class

1 attendee
Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Sat, Sep 12, 3:15 AM
From Friday Coffee Meetup
4.8

Todayโ€™s environment is forcing SaaS founders and operators to rethink not just what they buildโ€”but how they build, deliver, and scale it. Join us for a candid, discussion-driven session with Bryan Walley, CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance, as we explore what it takes to grow a SaaS venture in todayโ€™s rapidly shifting landscape. Bryan is has built Forward Inheritance, a platform designed to bring clarity and structure to one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas families faceโ€”inheritance and legacy planning. The idea didnโ€™t start as a businessโ€”it started as a personal need. Faced with navigating estate planning within his own family, Bryan saw firsthand the lack of simple, secure, and transparent tools to organize information, communicate clearly, and align across generations. So he built one. Today, Forward is evolving that solution into a broader platform that helps families move from confusion and avoidance to clarity and preparednessโ€”combining secure document management, financial tools, and guided collaboration. In this session, Bryan will share how his team is approaching: * Building and positioning a SaaS product in a nuanced, human-centered problem space * Rethinking product delivery and user experience in todayโ€™s market * Navigating the intersection of fintech, family dynamics, and long-term planning * Lessons learned while scaling in an environment that demands adaptability This wonโ€™t be a one-way presentationโ€”itโ€™s an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare approaches, and learn from others navigating similar challenges. Whether you're building, scaling, advising, investingโ€”or simply interested in how SaaS is evolvingโ€”this session offers a practical and timely perspective on whatโ€™s working right now. **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage. *** ## **About the Speaker** Bryan Walley is CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance and a technology and business leader with a proven track record of building and delivering software-driven solutions across a range of industries, including financial services. His experience spans the full lifecycle of innovationโ€”from early concept and product development through go-to-market execution and operational scale. With a background that bridges technology, business strategy, and execution, Bryan has led initiatives across software development, product management, strategic partnerships, and business growth. At Forward Inheritance, Bryan is focused on helping families navigate inheritance and legacy planning through tools that promote clarity, communication, and proactive

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ETHERICA-INDOOR Sunday Sound Bath Journey - Inner Peace

ETHERICA-INDOOR Sunday Sound Bath Journey - Inner Peace

Mon, Aug 24, 2:00 AM
From ETHERICA- A Galactic Sound Journey
4.9

**A one of a kind sound bath journey to vibrate cosmic energy in every cell if your body and deeply relax, restore and rejuvenate.** About this event NOTE: Exact address will be emailed to you upon registration on Eventbrite. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etherica-indoor-sunday-sound-bath-journey-inner-peace-tickets-353445082757?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Join us for a magical, one of a kind sound healing journey. Come let go of anything no longer serving you and bring in higher vibrations to every area of your life. Get ready to relax in a beautiful setting and experience a one of a kind sound journey with breathwork, guided meditation, sound bath, live mantra and sacred instruments. This experience led by Ava Milva along with her team of healers will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, clear and aligned. Sound frequency is a powerful healing modality that heals on a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level. By listening to certain frequencies our body responds by starting to vibrate in a more harmonious way which can promote well-being, state of bliss and joy and deeper relaxation as you allow yourself to be taken to higher realms of consciousness. This journey is unique as it will incorporate several healing modalities to align you with your highest frequency. What we will do: \* Light body warm up \* Breathwork \* Guided Meditation in the theme of the event \* Sound bath with live mantra and energy healing Bring your yoga mat and a warm blanket to be cozy. Optional: Bring your crystals to charge with positive energy When- Sundays at 7 pm To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etherica-indoor-sunday-sound-bath-journey-inner-peace-tickets-353445082757?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Location: NOTE INDOOR LOCATION near the Grove (EXACT ADDRESS WILL BE SENT TO YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER) ADDRESS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU UPON REGISTRATION Please plan to arrive at least 15 mins early to allow for parking, etc. Energy Exchange: General Admission: $39 We look forward to see you :)

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Untamed x Biohack Longevity + Beauty Wellness Retreat

Untamed x Biohack Longevity + Beauty Wellness Retreat

Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 PM
From Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO
4.5

This event is organized by Biohack Miami. Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event. In order to attend, please register here: [Untamed x Biohack Longevity + Beauty Wellness Retreat ยท Luma](https://luma.com/8eiych7c) Our meetup members get a discount! Use promo code: IPODISCOUNT โ€‹Join **Untamed Agency x Biohack Los Angeles** for the **final and biggest retreat of our Summer Wellness Series** โ€” this time taking over the rooftop of the iconic **W Hollywood**. โ€‹Spend the afternoon exploring cutting-edge biohacking and longevity technologies, beauty and recovery experiences, movement classes, wellness activations, and curated brand experiences โ€” all while connecting with an incredible community of creators, founders, athletes, wellness professionals, and tastemakers. โ€‹Come move, recover, connect, create, and discover what's next in **beauty, wellness, longevity, and performance** as we close out the summer in Hollywood. โ€‹Whether you've joined us throughout the summer or this is your first Untamed x Biohack experience, **this is the finale you won't want to miss.** *** ## โ€‹**๐Ÿงฌ THE EXPERIENCE** *(Subject to Change)* โ€‹Your ticket includes access to: โ€‹๐Ÿงฌ **10+ biohacking, longevity & recovery modalities** โ€‹โšก Cutting-edge recovery & performance experiences โ€‹๐Ÿง˜ **4 wellness classes** including Yoga, Pilates, HIIT & Sound Healing โ€‹๐Ÿ’† Chiropractic sessions & wellness treatments โ€‹๐Ÿ’„ Hair & makeup touch-ups โ€‹โœจ Beauty, wellness & lifestyle brand activations โ€‹๐ŸŽ Curated gifting & product discovery โ€‹๐Ÿ“ธ Creator & media content opportunities โ€‹๐Ÿค Networking with founders, creators, athletes & wellness professionals โ€‹๐ŸŒด Access to the **W Hollywood rooftop experience** โ€‹**๐ŸŠ ROOFTOP POOL ACCESS** โ€‹The W Hollywood rooftop pools will be open for guests to enjoy after the retreat officially ends at 5 PM. Stick around, take a dip, and keep the summer vibes going after the main event. ๐ŸŒด**โ˜€๏ธ** *** ## โ€‹**โœจ VIP LOUNGE EXPERIENCE** โ€‹Upgrade to VIP for an elevated retreat experience including: โ€‹๐Ÿ’‰ **Complimentary IV Drip** โ€‹๐Ÿง˜ **Private VIP Pilates Class** โ€‹๐ŸŽ **VIP-Only Curated Gift Bag** โ€‹๐Ÿ’‡ **Hair Blowout** โ€‹โœจ VIP Lounge Access โ€‹โšก Priority Access to Select Experiences & Activations โ€‹VIP quantities are extremely limited and available while supplies last. *** ## โ€‹**๐Ÿง˜ WELLNESS CLASS SCHEDULE** *(Subject to Change)* โ€‹โœจ Yoga โ€‹โœจ Pilates โ€‹โœจ HIIT โ€‹โœจ Sound Healing โ€‹Classes and wellness experiences are **first come, first served and subject to capacity.** VIP ticket holders receive priority access to select experiences. *** ## โ€‹**๐ŸŒด WHO ATTENDS?** โ€‹**Creators โ€ข Founders โ€ข Entrepreneurs โ€ข Wellness Lovers โ€ข Athletes โ€ข Biohackers โ€ข Beauty Insiders โ€ข Professionals โ€ข Tastemakers** โ€‹Expect a curated community bringing together **beauty, wellness, media, entrepreneurship, longevity, and high performance** for an afternoon of experiences and connection. โ€‹Come solo, bring a friend, meet someone new, and leave with new discoveries, new connections, and a serious wellness reset. *** ## โ€‹**๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES** โ€‹Your ticket grants admission to the **Untamed x Biohack Longevity + Beauty Wellness Retreat** from **12โ€“5 PM**, including access to participating wellness classes, biohacking and recovery modalities, beauty and wellness activations, networking, content opportunities, and curated brand experiences. After 5 PM, guests are welcome to continue enjoying the W Hollywood rooftop pools and swim. โ€‹Certain experiences have limited capacity and may require on-site sign-up or operate on a first-come, first-served basis. *** ## โ€‹**โค๏ธ DRESS CODE** โ€‹**Elevated Athleisure / Wellness Chic** โ€‹Come comfortable, camera-ready, and prepared to move. โ€‹Athletic sets, elevated athleisure, sneakers, and stylish wellness looks are encouraged. *** ## โ€‹**๐Ÿš— GETTING THERE** โ€‹๐Ÿ“ **W Hollywood** 6250 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 โ€‹Rideshare is strongly encouraged. If you would like a marketing table for this event, send an email message to: siliconvalleysponsor@gmail.com Put this in the subject header: Sun. 8/30/26 Tabler

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