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LA Founders ... at the table
Fri, May 29, 12:00 AMhttps://luma.com/lafounders-may28 Monthly meetup built for founders who actually want to build, together. No panels, no fluff. Just real conversations, live product demos, and direct access to people who can move your company forward. If you’re looking to collaborate, get feedback, and accelerate what you’re building, this is where you show up. The Breakout Where founders step out of the crowd and into focused, high-impact sessions to build, connect, and move ideas forward. Demo Table What: A dedicated space for founders to showcase their product, prototype, or idea in real time. How: Set up at a table (3x3 round table), give quick walkthroughs, and get immediate feedback from other founders, operators, and potential collaborators. Sit with an Investor What: Small-group of 3, informal sessions with active investors open to hearing what you’re building. How: Rotate through timed seating, pitch your idea, ask questions, and get direct insight on what actually gets funded. Sit with an AI Developer What: Access to technical builders who can help you think through AI integration, product features, or feasibility. How: Bring your idea or challenge, sit in small groups of 3, and workshop solutions with developers who can help you move faster. Sit with a Pitch Coach What: A focused session for founders to sharpen their pitch, story, and overall presentation. How: Bring your current pitch, deck, or idea, then get direct feedback on what’s clear, what’s missing, and how to make it more compelling. Agenda --- Hosted By Gregory Manly, Randall Hall, --- Global Partner Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind) Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-los-angeles-presents-la-founders-at-the-table/.
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Los Angeles | Online
Thu, Jun 4, 5:00 PMPlease reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-los-angeles-online-tickets-1972269325645?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - [+971504724873](http://wa.me/971504724873) ( WhatsApp Only)
From Months to Days: How AI Is Rewriting Commercial Production
Fri, Jun 5, 3:15 PMJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming commercial production—and what it takes to build creative systems that actually perform. Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial in days—not months—while improving performance through rapid iteration and real-time analytics. After more than 20 years producing major campaigns for brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon, Jethro saw firsthand how slow, expensive, and inefficient traditional production could be. Instead of accepting that model, he built something different. At Ritual Ads, the commercial production process is reimagined end-to-end—using AI to move from storyboard to finished spot in days, not months, while enabling faster iteration, real-time testing, and stronger performance. In this session, Jethro will break down how this approach works in practice, including: * How AI is compressing the timeline of commercial production * Why more iteration leads to better creative outcomes * What a modern “creative + performance” stack actually looks like * Lessons learned building and scaling a system designed for speed, consistency, and results This is a practical, real-world look at how advertising is evolving—and what builders, marketers, creatives, operators, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. *** ### **About the Speaker** Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial with speed, precision, and measurable performance. He brings over 20 years of experience across film, television, and advertising, having produced major campaigns for leading brands including Apple, Netflix, American Express, Google, and Amazon. He is a former VP of the Producers Guild of America, representing thousands of top producers nationwide. Earlier in his career, Jethro documented the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles—work that contributed to major public funding efforts and long-term housing initiatives. That experience continues to inform his belief in storytelling as a force for real-world change. Today, he leads Ritual Ads at the intersection of AI and storytelling, helping brands move faster while staying authentic and effective. *** **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.
Tech & Business Networking in Los Angeles
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00 AM**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/hs7a53nj) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/hs7a53nj)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Los Angeles** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **19:00 – 19:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **19:30 – 20:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **20:40 – 21:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **21:20 – 22:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.
LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO
Fri, May 29, 2:00 AM**LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing** **@ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO** **Presented by: TAG Foundation** [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS](https://tagfoundation.org/event/live-uninstructed-figure-drawing-br-tag-foundation-skills-studio/) *Please note that a ticket is required to attend.* **Host: Soo King** **Clothed Model/Cosplayer: Paige Smith** 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 **$15** TAG Members **$20** Non-TAG Members 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. 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. *Soo Jin King’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/)
Startup Pitch & Networking in Los Angeles
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00 AM**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/9nxu9amv) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/9nxu9amv)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Los Angeles** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **19:00 – 19:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **19:30 – 20:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **20:40 – 21:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **21:20 – 22:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.
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