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Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team l a16z SF TechWeek
Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 AMCalling technical founders, builders, operators! What if the person you need to build your next big idea is already in the room? **Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)** Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team flips traditional networking on its head. Instead of exchanging business cards and making small talk, participants get the ONE minute to pitch themselves, their ideas, or what they’re looking to build - then connect with people who bring the complementary skills, experience, capital, or vision they need. **❯ Whether you’re:** \* 🚀 A founder looking for a co-founder or early team member \* 🧠 A builder, engineer, designer, or operator looking for your next project \* 💡 An aspiring entrepreneur searching for the right idea or team \* 💰 An investor looking to discover emerging talent and opportunities \* 🌎 A professional looking to expand your network and find your next collaboration It’s a matchmaking room for people who want to build. Come with an idea, a skill, a problem you want to solve - or simply an open mind. Bring your pitch. Find your people. Build what’s next. **❯ About Host** [Serephina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serephina-ha/) is a VC-backed founder turned investor based in San Francisco - MIT alum. She is General Partner at [Axci Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axcicapital/), Series A+ DeepTech VC firm and Managing Director at Founder Institute LA & Boston. Apply to the [Founder Institute Fall 2026 cohort](https://fi.co/los-angeles) led by Serephina Ha. **❯❯ Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)**
The Asian Edge: AI, Operators & Capital - #LATechWeek 10/12/26
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00 AM**Asian-led. Open to everyone. Built for people shaping what’s next.** RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/8PxWNHt3044s75YAonHo? Join ACE NextGen and leaders from Google, Seven Stars, and Blaze.tech during LA Tech Week for a candid conversation about building and growing companies in the AI era. Join them **Monday**, **October 12** from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Downtown LA. Please register to see the exact location of this event. Come for practical perspectives from founders, investors, and partnership leaders. Stay to meet the builders and operators working through similar decisions. **They will provide food and beverages.** ***Save 10% off tickets for OCSC members with promo code: OCSC*** **[GET MORE EVENT INFO HERE…](https://ocstartupcouncil.org/oc-startup-events-calendar/2026/10/12/the-asian-edge-ai-operators-amp-capital-latechweek-101226)** **Want more events?** Please see the full [OC Startup Events Calendar here.](https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/oc-startup-events-calendar) And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: [https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news](https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news)
Prediction Markets: Beyond the Bet
Fri, Oct 2, 3:15 PMPrediction markets allow people to trade on whether a future event will happen, from election outcomes and interest rate decisions to economic indicators and business events. While prediction markets have been around for years, they’re rapidly evolving beyond betting and speculation. Growing participation, new technology, regulatory changes, and the rise of AI are expanding their potential uses for forecasting, risk management, financial products, data, and decision making. Maria Cannizzo, Founder & CEO of Kelvon, will break down how prediction markets work, what’s driving their growth, who’s participating, and where the industry is headed. She’ll also explore the challenges created by a market that is currently fragmented across different platforms, contracts, terminology, and settlement rules — and how new infrastructure is being built to help businesses reliably tap into prediction market data and intelligence. Whether you already follow prediction markets or are simply wondering what all the buzz is about, this conversation will offer an accessible look at this emerging financial and technology ecosystem and why its potential may extend well beyond the bet. **About Maria Cannizzo** Maria Cannizzo is the Founder and CEO of Kelvon, an intelligent infrastructure and data platform for event and prediction markets. She has spent more than 15 years building enterprise financial technology at both large corporations and early-stage startups, with experience developing and scaling global FinTech infrastructure across traditional finance and digital assets. Today, she is building Kelvon for a future where event markets are embedded across financial products, AI systems, data platforms, and enterprise applications. **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. FoundrSpace Coworking: 87 North Raymond Avenue · Pasadena, CA Street parking is available and there is a Public Parking lot 1 block north of the building. Accessibility: FoundrSpace is located in a historical building without elevator access. If you require assistance, please email pasadena@foundrspace.com and admin@innovatepasadena.org by September 25th.
ETHERICA-INDOOR Sunday Sound Bath Journey - Abundance Activation
Mon, Oct 5, 2:00 AM**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-abundance-activation-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-abundance-activation-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: $44 We look forward to see you :)
DON’T BE PERFECT. BE UNDERSTOOD. — FRENCH CONVERSATION
Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PMDON’T BE PERFECT. BE UNDERSTOOD. This is a relaxed French conversation class for adults who want to become more comfortable actually speaking French. The philosophy is simple: Don’t stop because you don’t know the perfect word. Find another way to say it. Keep talking. Communicate. This is not a traditional grammar class. You don’t need to construct the perfect sentence before you speak. Use the French you already have. Make mistakes. Describe the word you don’t know. Use another expression. Ask questions. Gesture if you need to. Find your way around the problem and get your point across. If you forget the French word for “umbrella,” for example, don’t switch to English. Try: “The thing you use when it rains…” That’s communication — and that’s what we practice. Mistakes are expected. Speaking is the goal. We use conversation, games, real-life situations, vocabulary and everyday French expressions to help you become more spontaneous and confident. Thursday, October 8 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Entre Nous French Bistro — Pasadena Come ready to speak French, make mistakes, laugh a little, and keep talking. Don’t be perfect. Be understood.
Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 AM📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/t8zs28q9 🚀 **Join our event in Los Angeles!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/t8zs28q9) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **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. - 19:30–20:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 20:00–20:50 — **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. - 20:50–22:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club
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