Coffee Mornings Los Angeles

Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Today’s environment is forcing SaaS founders and operators to rethink not just what they build—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 today’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 face—inheritance and legacy planning. The idea didn’t start as a business—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 preparedness—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 today’s market * Navigating the intersection of fintech, family dynamics, and long-term planning * Lessons learned while scaling in an environment that demands adaptability This won’t be a one-way presentation—it’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare approaches, and learn from others navigating similar challenges. Whether you're building, scaling, advising, investing—or simply interested in how SaaS is evolving—this session offers a practical and timely perspective on what’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 innovation—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

Coffee for Creatives: Casting Director

Connect over coffee and conversation with a special guest in the entertainment industry! Emma Fleming is an Australian-born, Los Angeles–based Casting Director and Costume Designer, working under the name Alabama Blonde for costume design. Her work spans independent cinema, elevated genre, dark comedy, and character-driven drama, with projects screening at Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Sitges, BIFAN, Fantasia, and Fantastic Fest. Recent projects include Godstar, starring François Arnaud, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Blu Hunt; Confession, starring Rob Lowe, Jennifer Jason Leigh, James Franco, Nick Nolte, Emile Hirsch, and Kodi Smit-McPhee; Crossed, from Garth Ennis (The Boys) and Rob Jabbaz (The Sadness); Joel Edgerton’s Savages; and Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe’s The Screener (Sundance 2026). Other credits include Francis Galluppi’s The Last Stop in Yuma County, I Really Love My Husbandv(SXSW 2025), IMPRINT (Tribeca 2026), The Immaculate Room, NightFlirt, and Penny. With over a decade of experience across casting, costume, and performance, Emma brings a character-first approach to her work, with a particular interest in unexpected talent, distinctive filmmakers, and stories that challenge genre and convention. Since 2020, Emma has also served as Global Casting Director for Schön! Magazine, working with established and emerging voices across film and contemporary culture. She has worked internationally across the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia and is represented by IAG. Check out our newest endeavor TheComeunityProject.com and see how we use our platform to help families in need. Campaigns include family medical emergencies, bucket lists, and more. Tickets at: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/ermantourage/coffeeforcreatives-castingdirector1

Coffee & Jazz

Come start your weekend right with coffee, jazz, and people who love music and community building at local South Pass coffee shop Jones Coffee Roasters. Featuring Jenny & The Jazz Birds. The homegrown South Pasadena musicians' group is known for their classic jazz sound and musical flare.

SUNDAY MASS AND COFFEE

Come join us as we attend Sunday Mass together and enjoy fellowship over coffee afterward! After Mass, we’ll walk together to 3rd St. Cafe, located at: 3rd St. Cafe 8221 3rd St, Unit 101 Downey, CA 90241 The café is within walking distance of the church, making it a great opportunity to continue the conversation, build friendships, and grow in faith together. Meeting Location After Mass: Please meet outside near the bench in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother Mary. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. 😊🙏🏼✨

SUNDAY MASS AND COFFEE

Come join us as we attend Sunday Mass together and enjoy fellowship over coffee afterward! After Mass, we’ll walk together to 3rd St. Cafe, located at: 3rd St. Cafe 8221 3rd St, Unit 101 Downey, CA 90241 The café is within walking distance of the church, making it a great opportunity to continue the conversation, build friendships, and grow in faith together. Meeting Location After Mass: Please meet outside near the bench in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother Mary. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. 😊🙏🏼✨

SUNDAY MASS AND COFFEE

Come join us as we attend Sunday Mass together and enjoy fellowship over coffee afterward! After Mass, we’ll walk together to 3rd St. Cafe, located at: 3rd St. Cafe 8221 3rd St, Unit 101 Downey, CA 90241 The café is within walking distance of the church, making it a great opportunity to continue the conversation, build friendships, and grow in faith together. Meeting Location After Mass: Please meet outside near the bench in front of the statue of our Blessed Mother Mary. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. 😊🙏🏼✨

Daily Morning Mass (M-F)

Join us for daily morning Mass, Monday through Friday. Mass is held in English and begins at 8:15 AM, lasting approximately 30–35 minutes. Please arrive around 7:45–7:50 AM so we can meet outside near the bench in front of our Blessed Mother Mary statue. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join! ✨😊

Weekly Board Game Hang

Welcome back to our weekly Wednesday board game hang (previously as Nightcap Collective)! These gatherings exist to help you meet new people while doing something fun. Come on by between 6:30-9:30 pm and play from our collection, or bring your own favorites. We are no longer charging a cover but PLEASE pitch in by buying food and/or a drink from our coffee bar so we can keep the lights on and hangs happening 🙏 All skill levels and board game interests welcome - whether you're a beginner or advanced, looking for intense strategy or short, lighthearted games. We've got plenty of tables to group up by interest, meet your neighbor, and have a good time.

Friday Night Prayers | Worship • Word • Prayer 📍 – Brea, CA

Join us this Friday night for an intimate Prayer Night —a space set apart for worship, the Word, and unified prayer. This gathering is for anyone who wants to slow down, seek God together, and experience the power of coming into agreement as a community. Whether you come carrying burdens, gratitude, questions, or simply a desire to be in God’s presence, you are welcome here. We’ll spend the evening with: • 🙌 Live worship • 📖 A short, encouraging word • 🤍 Guided and open prayer • ☕ A warm, welcoming atmosphere “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20 No pressure. No performance. Just real people coming together in faith. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Let’s pray together. 📍 Location: 2435 Imperial Hwy, Unit A Brea, CA 92821

Teslas & Coffee!

Hello friends! We are excited and looking forward to seeing you on Saturday morning, August 29th, from 9-11 AM. Coffee will be provided while we talk all things Tesla. Come show off your cool wheels! Or just share being friends. Stop by and join us for coffee and conversation. Teslas and Coffee recently turned 7years old!! We want to see newcomers to Tesla as well as our special long-time friends! Drop by to see us! Let's make this a big turn-out including friends we haven't seen for a while! We meet in the parking lot.

Black Girls Love Coffee Shops Monthly Sip & Grind Meetup☕️

LA Brunch Social: Meet New Friends

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Los Angeles Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.