Alliance Events
First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2020
ZoomThe First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase Presented by Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Los Angeles Venture Association Tuesday Sept 15 + Wednesday Sept 169a - 3p PT (both days) Sponsors The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the best early-stage teams commercializing tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research...
SoCal Ecosystem Leadership Forum 2019
UC Irvine Research Park – Conference Center 5301 California Avenue, Irvine, California, United StatesThe SoCal Alliance will convene a select cross-section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated workshop. Workshop Overview IntroductionThere are common challenges and opportunities that unite the often fragmented, geographically dispersed hubs of innovation throughout Southern California. The alliance for SoCal Innovation's ("The Alliance) analysis of the region, in partnership with the...
First Look SoCal Showcase 2019
The Pasadena Conference Center 300 E Green St., Pasadena, California, United StatesThe premier annual conference celebrating the best early stage teams commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from SoCal's top research institutions. The program will feature quick-pitch presentations from the 30 teams split into three concurrent domain tracks. Each presentation is followed by audience Q&A. There will also be a private meet and greet space...
Diversity Fuels Innovation Forum 2019
Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion on how diversity of ideas, talent, and perspectives fuels innovation. We will explore the key areas where diversity and inclusion are crucial for a vibrant innovation ecosystem including: Priming the STEM talent pipeline with diverse perspectives and underrepresented minoritiesInvesting in diverse founders and advancing diversity at VCsDiversity at the top...
Building Billion Dollar Startups: The First Annual Unicorn Quest
CBRE Global Headquarters 400 South Hope Street, 25th Floor, Los Angeles, California, United StatesWhat does it take to grow a startup into a company worth $1B? Who are the next SoCal unicorns? Meet and learn from investors and founders of SoCal unicorns such as: Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand)Chang Xu (Upfront Ventures)Hemi Zucker (j2 Global)Eva Ho (Fika Ventures)Jamie Montgomery (March Capital Partners) Panel moderated by TechCrunch editor Jonathan Shieber....
First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2018
The Luskin Conference Center at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, United StatesA showcase of the 30 best early-stage teams selected from 18 of the region’s top research institutions. Each team will present the potential commercialization and application of their research in order to secure early stage funding for their companies. The day will feature three concurrent domain tracks (Life Science, Computer Science, and Physical Science) preceded...
SoCal Innovation Showcase 2018
The Computer History Museum 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, California, United StatesFeaturing a blend of world-class keynote speakers, startup success stories, early-stage research teams, and moderated panel discussions that will showcase the amazing breadth and depth of SoCal’s vibrant innovation sectors. The event is intended to inform and engage a professional investor audience and showcase the caliber of SoCal innovation overall. Networking cocktail reception to follow...