Hey — Issue #1. Weeknight picks for founders, builders, and operators on the Westside (Venice / SM / Marina), plus a couple of strong DTLA / WeHo rooms when they’re worth the drive.
Seven public picks. Verify tickets on the live page before you go.
Here’s What’s Up.
- Jay
1. BioscienceLA Investors & Innovators Day (+ Kickoff Reception)
What’s on: Day-one of BioscienceLA Week at the Pacific Design Center — investor panels, funding journeys, academic→venture paths, and a startup poster showcase. Evening kickoff reception if you only want the mixer slice.
📆 When: Tue Sep 29 · Full day 9:30 AM–8:00 PM · Reception-only 4:30–8:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Pacific Design Center · 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood
💬 Why: Highest-signal life-sciences founder/investor room this week; reception is the weeknight-friendly cut.
More Info here —>
2. Planet Cyber Sec × AITP — AI Social Mixer
What’s on: Outdoor West LA mixer for AI, cybersecurity, and IT folks — food + a drink included, low-key peer room.
📆 When: Tue Sep 29 · 5:30–8:30 PM PT
📍 Where: Sorry Not Sorry · 11520 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles (West LA)
💬 Why: Easy weeknight AI/security hang near the Westside without a demo-day vibe.
More Info here —>
3. Startups, Investors & Pros — Pitch & Networking
What’s on: 1-minute open elevator pitches + open networking. Drink minimum; 21+.
📆 When: Tue Sep 29 · 7:00–10:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Bar Henry · 1228 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
💬 Why: Fast open-mic pitch practice without a curated application.
More Info here —>
4. LA Tech Happy Hour — Venice / Marina
What’s on: Nerdstage’s recurring Westside tech mixer — hosted apps included, QR check-in.
📆 When: Wed Sep 30 · 6:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Baja Cantina · 311 Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey
💬 Why: Venice/Marina default happy hour — densest builders/operators this window.
More info here —>
5. Vibe Code LA Meetup
What’s on: Build AI apps/agents in a couple hours, then demo whatever shipped — polished or janky.
📆 When: Wed Sep 30 · 6:00–8:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Total Wine · 11441 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
💬 Why: Hands-on builder night if happy-hour small talk isn’t your thing.
More info here —>
6. AI Tinkerers LA — Builder Meetup & Live Demos (w/ Dropbox)
What’s on: Selective ~50-person Venice room: ~5-min implementation demos — not product pitches. Profile screening required.
📆 When: Thu Oct 1 · 6:00–8:00 PM PT
📍 Where: The KINN · 150 Horizon Ave, Venice
💬 Why: Highest-signal beach builder room this week if you clear the filter.
More Info here —>
7. Startup Valley Pitch Night — Native Son LA
What’s on: Structured 5-min pitches + Q&A with networking before/after. Investors can request comps; founders apply to pitch.
📆 When: Wed Oct 7 · 7:00–10:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Native Son LA · 832 S Olive St, Downtown Los Angeles
💬 Why: Strongest curated founder↔investor stage before LA Tech Week (Oct 12–18).
More info here —>
Seven solid public weeknight rooms this week to kick it off. See you out there.
— Jay at WhatsupLA · Issue #1
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