BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alliance for SoCal Innovation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alliance for SoCal Innovation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alliancesocal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alliance for SoCal Innovation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20221121T201248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T201350Z UID:2108-1665509400-1665514800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Fundraising in Today's Market: An invited discussion with VCs for venture-ready founders DESCRIPTION:Calling all early stage venture-ready founders! Come hear from investors on what they look for in the founders they invest in at this intimate\, invite-only panel discussion and networking event. VC panelists from Bonfire\, Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health\, and Morphous invest in a range of technologies. \n\n\n\nThe event is part of Connect WeekThis is an invite-only panel discussion and networking event. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/fundraising-in-todays-market-an-invited-discussion-with-vcs-for-venture-ready-founders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T183000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220818T183155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T222153Z UID:2018-1665392400-1665426600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Lundquist Innovation Showcase DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Showcase was created to promote and share bioscience start-ups and early stage technologies. By inviting a targeted audience of entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, trade organizations\, technology transfer experts\, life science industry professionals\, and service providers\, the Showcase provides an intimate environment to facilitate business discussions and meaningful networking. \nThe first half of the event will be virtual (bioscience startup and panel presentations)\, while the second part will be in-person (roundtable discussion\, a demo day from exciting companies in Larta’s HEAL.LA program\, and a wine and cocktail reception at the swanky HQ of BioscienceLA in Culver City). URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/lundquist-innovation-showcase/ LOCATION:BioscienceLA\, 4130 Overland Ave\, Culver City\, California\, 90230\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Lundquist Institute":MAILTO:info@lundquist.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220823T222051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T223047Z UID:2047-1665273600-1665878399@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Connect Week 2022 DESCRIPTION:Connect is powered by individuals and groups we call “collaborators”. Our collaborators produce events that cover four main topics: design\, science\, technology\, and entrepreneurship. Events include panels\, competitions\, conferences\, seminars\, open houses\, exhibitions\, fairs\, hackathons\, lectures\, meetups\, networking\, pitches\, presentations\, speaker series\, mixers\, tradeshows\, workshops and even more! We invite the broader Los Angeles community to join us as we come together to share knowledge\, showcase innovative products\, and discuss new advancements and ideas. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a small spark has continued to grow and spread\, igniting Pasadena’s innovation community. Connect events have opened doors\, uncovered new ideas\, forged strong partnerships\, educated the pubic\, and inspired new innovators.  \n\n\n\nYet even with some of the world’s leading science\, research\, design\, and cultural institutions\, Pasadena has remained hidden in the background of the Los Angeles innovation scene. That’s why Innovate Pasadena launched Connect\, a festival of independently organized talks\, workshops\, and social events produced by independent organizers and hosted in venues all across Pasadena. During Connect Week we invite entrepreneurs\, engineers\, investors\, scientists\, educators\, businesspeople\, designers\, and students to unite and celebrate the creativity and ingenuity that’s right here in our own backyard. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/connect-week-2022/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Pasadena":MAILTO:hello@innovatepasadena.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220914T194238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T194238Z UID:2078-1664965800-1664976600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Orange County New Technology Show & Startup Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:The OC Startup Resource Fair offers new ventures the opportunity to meet face-to-face with startup resource partners and features over 30+ scientific suppliers showcasing their latest and greatest new technology. Meet with top subject matter experts in legal\, HR\, business resources\, insurance\, trade associations\, product development\, and much more! Network with fellow innovators and make strategic connections all in one place\, on one day at the innovation center based at UCI Beall Applied Innovation. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Fisher Scientific. \n\n\n\nComplimentary lunch\, giveaways\, and networking! \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in applying to become an exhibitor\, please APPLY HERE. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/orange-county-new-technology-show-startup-resource-fair/ LOCATION:UCI Beall Applied Innovation Center @ The Cove\, 5270 California Ave\, Irvine\, Ca\, 92617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220805T190026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T202634Z UID:2015-1664928000-1665878399@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:LABioTechWeek 2022 DESCRIPTION:BioscienceLA hosted the inaugural LABioTechWeek in 2021\, with the aim to introduce a broader audience to life science and biotech initiatives in the greater LA region. In 2022\, we are again partnering with other notable biotech organizations in Los Angeles to bring a week of events to life with the mission to generate regional momentum for collaboration and innovation. \nPlans are underway for numerous in-person and virtual events throughout the region. If you are planning an event for that week or would like to be included in LABioTechWeek in some way\, email us at events@biosciencela.org. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/labiotechweek-2022/ LOCATION:BioScienceLA Collaboration Hub\, 4130 Overland Ave\, Culver City\, 90230 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-18-at-12.11.54-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220818T195004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T222915Z UID:2005-1664474400-1664488800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Octane High Tech Awards 2022 DESCRIPTION:The much-anticipated High Tech Awards celebrate the top innovators\, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in Orange County. Join us for the 2022 High Tech Awards to celebrate and recognize those individuals and companies who make Orange County a center of technology and medical technology innovation. This year’s ceremony celebrates Octane’s 20th Anniversary — with a welcome reception\, seated dinner\, entertainment\, fun surprises and coveted awards handed out in more than a dozen categories. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/high-tech-awards-2022/ LOCATION:[AV] Irvine\, 16500 Scientific Way\, Irvine\, CA 92618\, IRVINE\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220804T184135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T193228Z UID:1974-1663173000-1663331400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Net Zero Conference DESCRIPTION:Over the last nine years\, the Net Zero Conference has brought together those who understand that it takes all of us to overcome climate change—and this year\, we’re back in person to bring our community of experts together to create a positive impact. Schedule includes full day of programs and the Gala on the 15th. Alliance’s Raychel Espiritu\, will be moderating a panel with Aligned Climate Capital. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/net-zero-conference/ LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\,\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90015\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220804T035751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T202658Z UID:1953-1661277600-1661284800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:ULI Los Angeles: YLG Shark Tank 2022 DESCRIPTION:ULI LA Young Leaders Group (YLG) invites you to participate in the 6th annual YLG Real Estate Shark Tank\, an interactive\, one-of-a-kind event that aims to entertain while educating\, advising\, and empowering aspiring real estate tech entrepreneurs. This year\, the presenters will represent emerging technologies in CRE PropTech! \nJoin us and watch as a panel of expert “Sharks” analyze seed/early-stage real estate tech companies using the same methodologies typical in closed-door product pitches. The Sharks will be representative of various backgrounds—finance\, investment\, real estate startups\, and technology —to give the candidate(s) a comprehensive set of constructive feedback. Take a peek behind those doors as the “Sharks” employ their years of experience to critique proposals and give insight for aspiring entrepreneurs. \nComplimentary appetizers and refreshments will be provided! URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/uli-los-angeles-ylg-shark-tank-2022/ LOCATION:HED\, 550 S Hope Street\, Suite 2500\, Los Angeles\, 90071 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ULIsharktank.png ORGANIZER;CN="ULI LA YLG":MAILTO:ahack@cedarstreetpartners.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220812T170317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T215211Z UID:1998-1661274000-1661281200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Cleantech Happy Hour – Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:A great opportunity to network with the Cleantech Ecosystem in Los Angeles. Meet with Cleantech Open staff\, volunteers\, mentors and entrepreneurs from our accelerator program. Find out more about our upcoming annual showcase and awards event\, the Global Forum\, and opportunities to get involved. \nWhether you’re into growing your own startup\, learning about evolving cleantech markets\, interested in cleantech and sustainability\, or just want to meet like-minded folks\, there’s something here for you! URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/cleantech-happy-hour-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Osteria del Fornaio\, 401 Wilshire Boulevard\, Santa Monica\, 90401 CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Cleantech Open":MAILTO:hq@cleantechopen.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220818T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220719T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T194002Z UID:1909-1660842000-1660860000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:AILA Fun for Funds Festival DESCRIPTION:The “Fun for Funds Festival” is a chance for you to meet and play with the other participants in this ecosystem. Join us to help raise funds for AI responsibility and literacy programs in the Greater Los Angeles area while making meaningful industry connections. \nWhether you are an AI practitioner or just AI-curious\, we are excited for this chance to bring our community together for a very human meeting of minds on the largest rooftop in North America. \nJoin us at the PLUG AND PLAY TECH CENTER IN DOWNTOWN LA for an exciting evening including:🌟 professional networking supercharged by AI🌟 tacos🌟 tequila + other libations🌟 maybe a dance competition?🌟 generative AI art🌟 silent auction🌟 + more surprises we can’t wait to share with you! \nYour ticket gets you an open bar and all the tacos you can eat! URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/aila-fun-for-funds-festival/ LOCATION:Plug and Play\, 1027 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90017 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T010242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T175720Z UID:1920-1660744800-1660755600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:NASA Minority Serving Institutions Space Accelerator Demo Day DESCRIPTION:NASA MSI Space Accelerator is an inaugural NASA innovation program that brings together diverse scholars to advance the agency’s goals for improving its future science missions. The program is run in partnership between the Agency’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD)\, its Minority University Research Education Project (MUREP)\, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)\, and Starburst. \nHybrid FormatPhysical Location: Starburst Offices – Cross Campus 840 Apollo St\, Suite #100\, El Segundo\, CA 90245Virtual Login: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xekkVnP-SzC1VVEjnrrC5Q \nParking: Visitor parking in the garage attached URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/nasa-minority-serving-institutions-space-accelerator-demo-day/ LOCATION:Cross Campus South Bay\, 840 Apollo St.\, El Segundo\, 90245 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T153559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T223029Z UID:1929-1660672800-1660683600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:#LATechWeek: The Founder's Guide to LA with dot.LA DESCRIPTION:​Join dot.LA for a relaxed evening of food\, drinks\, and friends – featuring a special presentation of “The Founder’s Guide to Los Angeles” with dot.LA Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Spencer Rascoff (also of Zillow\, Pacaso\, 75 & Sunny\, and more). \nSince its launch in January 2020\, dot.LA is the definitive source of news and community for and about the LA tech and startup ecosystem. Make sure you’re signed up for dot.LA’s indispensable daily newsletter here. \n​The event will be held at a private residence to be announced later in Brentwood. \n​This event is a part of #LATechWeek – a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to celebrate the growing LA ecosystem!” URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/latechweek-the-founders-guide-to-la-with-dot-la/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="LA Tech Week":MAILTO:Katia@la-techweek.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220719T183552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T222728Z UID:1900-1660550400-1661101200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:LA Tech Week DESCRIPTION:A Week of events hosted by VCs and startups to celebrate the growing LA ecosystem! Register your email with LA Tech Week’s organizers for event updates and more information. Check out a sampling of the events below. \n\n\n\n\n \nTue Evening (08/16) @Santa Monica\n\nThe Founder’s Guide to LA by dotLA\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\nSpencer Rascoff\n\nCofounder of Zillow\, Hotwire\, Pacaso\, dot.LA. GP at 75 & Sunny\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nWed Night (08/17) @Santa Monica\n\nThe Official LA Tech Week Welcome Party by a16z\, Greycroft & MaC VC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nFri Morning (08/19) @Santa Monica\n\nDoorDash Founding Story by Pear VC\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\nStanley Tang\n\nCofounder & CPO\, Doordash\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nPejman Nozad\n\nGP\, Pear VC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nFri Afternoon/Evening (08/19) @Santa Monica\n\nTime to Build: Los Angeles by a16z\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\nSPECIAL GUEST\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nGrant Lafontaine\n\nCEO & Cofounder\, Whatnot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nChris Power\n\nCEO & Founder\, Hadrian\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nConnie Chan\n\nGP\, a16z\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nAndrew Chen\n\nGP\, a16z\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nTurner Novak\n\nGP\, Banana Capital\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\nDana Settle\n\nCofounder & GP\, Greycroft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nSat Night (08/20) @Santa Monica\n\nThe Official Closeout Party by Mantis VC & Chapter One\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHOST\n\n\nAlex Pall\n\nCofounder & GP\, Mantis & The Chainsmokers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOST\n\n\nDrew Taggart\n\nCofounder & GP\, Mantis & The Chainsmokers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOST\n\n\nJeff Morris Jr.\n\nCofounder & GP\, Chapter One\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOST\n\n\nJeffrey Evans\n\nCofounder & GP\, Mantis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOST\n\n\nMilan Koch\n\nCofounder & GP\, Mantis URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/la-tech-week/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220804T050254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T220343Z UID:1960-1660152600-1660165200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Startup World Cup -Southern California DESCRIPTION:Partnered event between Pepperdine Graziadio Business School\, Startup World Cup & Los Angeles Venture Association. Startup World Cup offers innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for startup ecosystems around the world. This platform consists of a global series of startup conferences and competitions that bring together phenomenal startups\, VCs\, and world-class tech CEOs. Startups worldwide will first compete at regional events\, and the regional finalists will showcase themselves at the Grand Finale event in San Francisco and compete for a $1\,000\,000 investment prize URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/startup-world-cup-southern-california/ LOCATION:Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine\, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway\, Malibu\, CA\, 90263\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="LAVA":MAILTO:info@lava.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220804T053541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T053714Z UID:1970-1659945600-1660150800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Bioengineering Research Symposium and Biotechnology Industry Showcase DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Barbara will host this 3-day\, in-person symposium featuring a Biotechnology Industry Showcase on 8 August and Bioengineering Research Focus. The Showcase will connect industry representatives with students and faculty for professional development and opportunities for careers and collaborations with industry. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/bioengineering-research-symposium-and-biotechnology-industry-showcase/ LOCATION:UC Santa Barbara\, Corwin Pavilion\, Santa Barbara\, 93106 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T010312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T223000Z UID:1918-1659621600-1659632400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Care in Space DESCRIPTION:Care in Space is the first of its kind program leveraging the extreme conditions of space to not only drive innovation but also to build viable businesses at the intersection of commercial space and biomedical science. A collaborative effort between Boryung\, Axiom Space\, and Starburst Aerospace\, the challenge will provide winning entrepreneurs and their startups an equity investment of $100\,000 and admission into Starburst’s 13-week accelerator program to help bring their ideas to fruition. \nLive and Virtual \nVirtual Login: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LothqIIySReJDx5yJZ2e4wParking Address: Parking Structure 8 (see parking info) 405 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles\, CA 90095 (see walking directions from parking to venue) URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/care-in-space/ LOCATION:UCLA Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, 90095 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T024629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T182122Z UID:1921-1658941200-1658948400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Long Beach Accelerator Tech Ecosystem Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join the Long Beach Accelerator for a Tech Ecosystem Mixer bringing togther our community. Attend for the opportunity to engage with our current and previous cohort members\, LBA staff\, Board of Director\, Advisory Team\, investors\, and ecosystem partners. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/long-beach-accelerator-tech-ecosystem-mixer/ LOCATION:Long Beach Accelerator\, 245 E 3rd St\, Long Beach\, 90802 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T183000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T182612Z UID:1931-1658934000-1658946600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Crypto at the Clocktower DESCRIPTION:This event is an invitation-only\, intimate gathering of SoCal leaders and is the most recent of the Alliance’s on-going LEAD series which engages and leverages the collective wisdom of SoCal’s most innovative and forward-looking leaders. \n3:00-5:30 Panel discussion moderated by Greg Smith\, SVP Digital Channels and Innovation for City National Bank. Joining him will be Heidi Pease\, Head of Investment Products at Wave Financial and Co-Founder of LA Blockchain Lab; and Stephanie Hurder\, Founding Partner of Prysm Group; along with Ben Savage who will engage in a discussion on a variety of topics from simple perspectives on the market\, to institutional challenges\, to the metaverse.5:30-6:30 – Beer\, wine and appetizers \nNote: This will not be a seminar nor investment advice\, but moreover a candid leadership discussion with your peers in an informal setting followed by a happy hour reception. All guests are encouraged to participate openly in the conversation. \nTo attend\, please email info@alliancesocal.org. Location information will be sent upon confirmation. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/crypto-at-the-clocktower/ LOCATION:Clocktower Ventures\, 225 Santa Monica Blvd\, Floor 10\, Santa Monica\, 90401 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220719T190945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T190946Z UID:1903-1658934000-1658939400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Sustainability and Innovation: Startups Tackling Global Issues DESCRIPTION:Glendale Tech’s monthly Virtual Tech on Tap Series as we explore opportunities in tech for advancing a sustainable world. Learn about the growing need for innovators and startups to tackle global sustainability issues and the local resources available to founders in this field. \nGuest speaker: \nJudy Hsieh\, Program Director – LARTA URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/sustainability-and-innovation-startups-tackling-global-issues/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220718T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220722T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220719T191932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T192206Z UID:1905-1658102400-1658534399@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:American Seed Fund Week - SBIR DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators\, inventors\, and entrepreneurs who want to see your research change the world! \n2022 America’s Seed Fund Week is a virtual\, collaborative outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, which provide over $4 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas. \n2022 America’s Seed Fund Week will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from the participating federal agency program managers that administer over 7\,000 new awards annually and to engage with program decision-makers. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/american-seed-fund-week-sbir/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220723T031053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T222503Z UID:1926-1657702800-1657740600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Air Mobility Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Center (MELIC) presented a symposium on Air Mobility at the UC Irvine. It was a unique opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the field of air mobility. Participants came from varied backgrounds – corporate leaders\, VCs\, startups\, universities and organizational leaders – providing a one-of-a-kind brainstorming opportunity. The diverse perspectives presented allowed guests to test their own assumptions\, debate ideas\, and consider factors they may have overlooked. \nKyle Hermans\, CEO and Co-Founder of Be Courageous\, facilitated the day at the Cove at UC Irvine – UCI Beall Applied Innovation. \nThis was an invitation-only event. \nSee photos of event here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xtNtRdK5mryEhMK87 URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/air-mobility-symposium/ LOCATION:The Cove @ UC Irvine CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/First_Air_Mobility_Symposium_by_Justin_Han-93.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220529T144158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T174843Z UID:1838-1654617600-1654624800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Demo Day (hybrid) DESCRIPTION:Demo Day is a showcase of the startups from Hub101’s IdeaToDo program. \nMeet the founders\, learn about their startups\, view product demos\, and network with the startup community. \nThe event will take place in a hybrid format.\nCome in person at Hub101\, or join us virtually through event platform\, Airmeet. \nSCHEDULE \n4:00 PM – Welcome & Intro \n4:10 – 5:10 PM – Startup Showcase Pitches \n5:10 – 6:00 PM – Startup Exhibitions & Networking \nTHE STARTUPS \n– Splitcoin: Offline\, self-custody solution for crypto users\n– Dutch: Social connection platform focused on removing implicit bias\n– GLUKI: Gamified edtech for children with Type 1 Diabetes\n– Frendii: Wellness and social platform for women over 50\n– Zavally: Smart\, safety ring consumer product URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/demo-day-hybrid/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ventura County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Private-Launch-Demo-Event-1400-×-700-px-1536-×-1040-px-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220408T194655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T005031Z UID:1596-1654608600-1654630200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:First Look SoCal 2022 DESCRIPTION:First Look SoCal 2022\n\n\n\nPresented by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual conference celebrating the best very early-stage startups commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from SoCal’s top research institutions.  \n\n\n\nThe primary goal is to connect founders with investors\, mentors\, and executives with invaluable subject matter expertise to provide credible guidance and pre-seed/seed stage funding crucial to making the often-perilous journey from lab to market. \n\n\n\nThank you for attending First Look SoCal 2022!!!\n\n\n\nIn case you missed it or just couldn’t get enough\, here are some videos of the keynote and presenters plus a photo gallery. Enjoy\, and hope to see you next year. \n\n\n\nEVENT VIDEO GALLERY\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/ISnkdX9fCe8\nBioscienceLA posted this amazing event sizzle reel about First Look SoCal\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Keynote: Dr. Gary K. Michelson\, spinal surgeon\, inventor\, Founder & Co-Chair of Michelson Philanthropies in conversation with David Bailey\, Managing Partner at KPPB\, LLP\n\n\n\nStartup Pitch Videos\n\n\n\nAll 24 startup pitch videos are available on our YouTube Channel\, check out the incredible Life Science and Technology innovations. \n\n\n\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\nTo see photos from the day\, check out the photo gallery. \n\n\n\nMEDIA COVERAGE\n\n\n\nEquity\, Education\, and Perseverance are the Keys to a Successful Intellectual Property Ecosystem — MICHELSON INSTITUTE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY \n\n\n\nFrom Stem Cells to Biosensors: 3 Trends to Watch at This Year’s First Look Startup Showcase — DOT.LA \n\n\n\nSTARTUPS PRESENTING\n\n\n\nCongratulations to the startups presenting at the showcase \n\n\n\nTeams were selected based on factors such as: potential for disruption\, novelty of the innovation/discovery\, size of the commercial opportunity\, and overall potential for impact. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios can be found here: https://hopin.com/events/first-look-socal-innovation-showcase-2022/registration \n\n\n\nLIFE SCIENCE TRACKTECHNOLOGY TRACKMedtech/DiagnosticsAiroSolveCellecho BiotechnologiesElecular Technology LLCSage Cerebrovascular DiagnosticsTherapeuticsChimera Therapeutics LLCD-10 therapeutics\, Inc.Endure BiotherapeuticsLymphagenReBreathe BioSimurx\, Inc.SNJ Pharma IncSymphony BiosciencesCleantech/GreentechBluefin FoodsEDEN Concept Fill IncGELF Energy CorpSiLi-ion Inc.Materials/HardwareArtifex ToolsCraitorLineCutViBo HealthSoftwareAvi.AI Inc.nevron.aiStylebotZoetic Motion\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology Track Sponsor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nCleantech Sponsor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nLook forward to…\n\n\n\nConnect with investors\, peers\, and mentors\n\n\n\nUnparalleled opportunities to connect with investors\, mentors and other support resources crucial for early stage startups. Past years attracted over 300 attendees including over 130 investors. Free livestream option available including virtual networking using the Hopin platform. \n\n\n\nStartup Presentations\n\n\n\nTwo concurrent tracks: Life Science and Technology. Each track will have 12 company presentations (24 total) doing 3 minutes quick pitch presentations followed by 9 minutes of moderated Q&A led by a panel of investors and subject matter experts. \n\n\n\nKeynote fireside chat with Dr. Gary Michelson\n\n\n\nDr. Gary K. Michelson\, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon\, an inventor who holds nearly 1\,000 patents throughout the world\, and the founder and co-chair of Michelson Philanthropies. Follow his journey and the big bets he’s placing on helping future inventors protect their IP. \n\n\n\nThe largest showcase of university-based deep tech and life science startups\n\n\n\nThis is SoCal’s premiere gathering of the best startups emerging from the region’s top research institutions so it attracts the region’s community in a rare concentrated program that celebrates the entrepreneur’s journey from lab to market. \n\n\n\nWorkshops for founders (limited seats available)\n\n\n\nLearn directly from legal experts\, investors\, and licensing professionals about best practices for protecting and monetizing intellectual property as well as early stage startup commercialization of deep tech and life science innovations. Featuring experts from Wilson Sonsini\, Michelson Foundation\, and USC. \n\n\n\nNetworking Reception\n\n\n\nEnjoy cocktails and small bites for attendees and speakers to network and reconnect in person. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/first-look-socal-2022/ LOCATION:Skirball Cultural Center\, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FLSIS_EventPage_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220529T144106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T144107Z UID:1834-1654106400-1654113600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds | June 2022 DESCRIPTION:Come with your “How to” and “What if” questions about the industry. Together with seasoned professionals\, we will have an open conversation to address any questions and concerns to help take your career or business in MedTech to the next level. Also\, this is an interactive event. So please… \nSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INDUSTRY\, YOUR STARTUP\, OR YOUR CAREER WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET. IF YOUR QUESTION IS ONE OF 4 CHOSEN FOR THE BRAINSTORMING EVENT\, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND FOR YOUR TICKET AND FREE ADMISSION! \nAn open bar with complimentary wine and beer and Food will be available for all in-person attendees. \n—————————————————–\nSpecial guest & moderator: \nArdelle St. George \nPresident & CEO of NAUTILUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC. \nArdelle has held positions as General Counsel\, Corporate Secretary as well as holding various senior executive legal and business management positions\, with Med Tech companies\, government agencies\, associations and other health care entities. Ardelle has also held Of Counsel positions at a large international Law Firm (Bryan Cave)\, Division and Corporate Counsel at international companies as well as currently serving as Managing Partner of her Intellectual Property and Corporate Law Firm\, ST.GEORGE & CARNEGIE and President & CEO of her Solutions & Licensing Company\, NAUTILUS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC. \nShe is an advocate for valuing people/patients\, sustainability and experiential transformation through digitization on a global basis. She promotes the experiential and digital transformation in healthcare as she collaborates with prominent physicians\, MedTech companies\, healthcare institutions and others in the healthcare industry to stimulate\, foster\, develop and bring innovation to the marketplace through her International Legal Practice and Solutions & Licensing company. \nArdelle’s education includes discipline in the areas of law\, business and public policy. She earned JD and MBA degrees\, augmented by Executive Certifications from Harvard Business\, Law\, Engineering & Applied Computer Sciences and Kennedy Schools in Advanced Technology (e.g.\, Augmented\, Virtual and Mixed Reality\,) Artificial Intelligence\, Digital Transformation\, Cybersecurity and Sustainability. \n—————————————————– \nSchedule:\n6:00-6:30 – Meet and Mingle \n6:30-6:45 – Introduction \n6:45-6:45 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n6:45-7:00 – Break \n7:00-7:45 – 2nd Round of Mastermind \n7:45-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n—————————————————– \nEvent Powered By: \nUniversity Lab Partners \nUniversity Lab Partners is an independent\, non-profit program of Beall Family Foundation. An open innovation platform enables bioscience & MedTech companies to access unique research capabilities and a network of technical\, business\, and talent resources at an economical cost. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-june-2022/ LOCATION:ULP\, 5270 California Avenue\, Irvine Ave\, 92617 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MedTech-Minds-2022-Infographics-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220510T001426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T001813Z UID:1795-1654099200-1654102800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Turn Your Passion Into Profit DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, entrepreneur Tyler Rinaldi will discuss how to create a business around your passion. Whether you have a side hustle\, are kicking around some ideas\, or are just curious about the topic\, come join us! \nThis workshop is part of This Week at Hub101 (TWAH)\, a series of free\, weekly\, interactive workshops open to students\, Hub101 members\, and the broader community to learn\, collaborate\, and create. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/turn-your-passion-into-profit/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ventura County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TWAH-SoCal-Alliance-Event-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T173000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220508T233248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T182048Z UID:1777-1652371200-1652376600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:A First-Ever Homecoming for Innovators in the Inland Empire DESCRIPTION:The Inland Empire is a fast-growing region that is teeming with innovation\, and muchof that innovation centers around the people who were born and raised in the region. Some of ourinnovators have made a name for themselves in the region\, while many others have distinguishedthemselves in other parts of the state or across the country. \nWhat if we had an alumni reception for our innovators\, not for any particular high school or university\,but for the entire two-county region?This is the idea behind the first ever Inland Empire Innovation Homecoming. On Thursday\, May 12 wewill be welcoming back and celebrating our alumni entrepreneurs and innovators via a virtual awardsevent. \nThe awards will be presented by Devorah Lieberman\, President of University of La Verne\, andKarthick Ramakrishnan\, Director of the Center for Social Innovation at UC Riverside.Honorees include: Zubin Carvalho & Tenzing Carvalho\, middle school students in Hemet; ShailendraSingh & Leslie Hickle\, co-founders of FarmSense\, Scott Agajanian\, Murrieta Innovation Center\, CoreyJackson\, Sigma Beta Xi\, Gabe Maldonado\, TruEvolution\, Erica Beal\, CEO of AVIVV\, Jesus “Chuy”Flores\, Estolano Advisors\, Suzie Gomez\, Inland Empire Community Collaborative\, Rakayla Simpson &Dar’rell Jones\, BLU Educational Foundation\, Ashley Hill\, Magdalena’s Daughters\, Mohammed Kuko\,Pantri\, and Joshua Morales\, StarNav LLC. \nPlease join us for this virtual event as we welcome back our alumni and lift up the work of these greatinnovators and entrepreneurs. If you have any questions or would like to learn more\, please contact us.You can RSVP to the event via this link: https://ie-innovation-homecoming.eventbrite.com URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/a-first-ever-homecoming-for-innovators-in-the-inland-empire/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220509T220001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T220002Z UID:1790-1652083200-1652115600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Andy Wilson\n Executive Director\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Wilson\n Executive Director\n \nAndy is a leader in the Southern Californian innovation ecosystem and has started\, led or invested in more than two dozen tech start-ups. In addition to leading the Alliance as its Executive Director\, he served on the City Council for the City of Pasadena for almost 8 years (2 years as vice mayor) and he is a founder of Innovate Pasadena (www.innovatepasadena.org)\, which is dedicated to advancing the Eastside of Los Angeles as a vibrant innovation center for deep tech. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, as founder of Momentum Ventures\, an early stage tech accelerator and venture fund\, he personally led more than a half dozen SoCal tech start-ups and invested in almost a dozen others. He previously held senior executive roles (President\, SVP Product\, CIO\, COO) at Overture Services/Yahoo!\, RiverOne\, Bowne & Co and RR Donnelley & Sons. He has extensive board experience in not-for-profit and community organizations such as Pacific Oaks College\, Pasadena Heritage\, STEAMCODERS\, and currently serves on the Hollywood-Burbank Airport Authority. He has a deep track record of community service including the Pasadena Design Commission\, the Pasadena Planning Commission\, Pasadena Operating Company and the Burbank Airport. \n\n\n\nHe is a regular speaker at entrepreneurs’ events and business schools and was named one of the 50 Most Innovative Men in the San Gabriel Valley. Andy holds an engineering degree with honors from Dartmouth College and received his MBA with a concentration in operations and technology management from Harvard Business School. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donald Grant\n Special Advisor\, Diversity and Equity\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donald Grant\n Special Advisor\, Diversity and Equity\n \nDr. Donald E. Grant Jr is an equity\, diversity\, inclusion and impact practitioner and Executive Director of Mindful Training Solutions. Dr Grant has a long history of direct mental health service delivery and administrative oversight for foster care systems\, child welfare programs\, education systems and homeless mental wellness services. He is an international speaker and workshop facilitator\, film and TV consultant and published author. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Eide\n Managing Director\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Eide\n Managing Director\n \nEric is a seasoned economic development professional with experience spanning the private sector\, federal and municipal government\, and academia. He currently serves as the Managing Director at the Alliance for Southern California Innovation where he leads the Alliance’s Capital Access programs with VCs and founders as well as innovation community building efforts with startup communities\, local government\, and community partners. \n\n\n\nBefore joining the Alliance\, Eric grew the Government Relations team at startup electric scooter rental company Bird and expanded operations domestically and internationally. Previously\, Eric served as Director of International Trade for Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. In this role\, Eric worked to increase international business activity\, facilitate the import and export of goods\, and attract investment to Los Angeles. Eric also served in the U.S. federal government as an Advisor for Strategic Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State\, where he collaborated with U.S.-based entrepreneurs\, firms\, and universities with interests in South and Central Asia. In a prior role\, Eric represented the U.S. Small Business Administration with the startup community and improved the overall performance of a $2.6 billion federal program that funds early stage technology companies. \n\n\n\nEric holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California\, Santa Barbara and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan\, where his research focused on innovation ecosystems\, industrial policy\, and globalization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gandalf\n Chief Inspiration Officer\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gandalf\n Chief Inspiration Officer\n \nSince being rescued by the Wilson family many moons ago\, Gandalf has been dedicated to marking his territory in the SoCal innovation ecosystem. His first assignment as the Manager of Food Inspection at Rexter earned him an immediate promotion to Director of Food Consumption. Just a few years later\, he pursued a career in politics as a volunteer canvasser\, and once successfully winning the contentious campaign\, was asked to serve as the Head of Security for Pasadena’s renowned councilman for District 7. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Gandalf is the Chief Inspiration Officer for the Alliance for SoCal Innovation where he devotes his time to keeping the Executive Director healthy with daily walks. But his most fetching contribution to the Alliance team was the obedience seminar he held only once. The entire staff has been fully trained to provide snacks before entering the office. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gene Sykes\n Chairman Emeritus\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gene Sykes\n Chairman Emeritus\n \nGene is co-chairman of Global Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and co-chairman of the Global Technology\, Media and Telecom Group at Goldman Sachs. He joined the M&A department in New York in 1984 and moved back to Los Angeles in 1987. He became a partner in 1992. \n\n\n\nGene is chair for the Alliance for Southern California Innovation. He serves on the boards of the Pacific Council on International Policy\, the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee and Common Sense Media. Between 2015 and 2018\, Gene served as the CEO of Los Angeles 2024 and then Los Angeles 2028\, the organization responsible for bidding for and organizing the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Gene is a member of the Stanford University Board of Trustees and a member of the Advisory Council of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. \n\n\n\nGene earned an MBA from Stanford University in 1984 and an AB from Harvard University in 1980. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/1790/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220408T201837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T162813Z UID:1604-1649259000-1649273400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Future of Work: People\, Places and Spaces 2022 DESCRIPTION:Co-Hosted by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n3:30 PM Welcome Remarks. Andy Wilson\, Executive Director\, Alliance for SoCal Innovation \n\n\n\n3:40 PM Attendee Introductions \n\n\n\n3:55 PM Conversation 1: People \n\n\n\n4:50 PM Conversation 2: Places \n\n\n\n5:30 PM Conversation 3: Spaces \n\n\n\n6:20 PM Wrap Up \n\n\n\n6:30 PM Cocktails \n\n\n\n7:30 PM Program Concludes \n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\nAs we pivot to a (hopefully) post-pandemic world there appears to be a common expectation of an impending shift in workplace norms\, but what that shift will look like is still unclear. There is a window of opportunity to lean in with new ideas\, new evidence\, and out of the box thinking on the Future of the Workplace. \n\n\n\nDesigned as a roundtable conversation of industry leaders\, the discussion will cover three main topics: \n\n\n\nPeople – Worker expectations today\, mental health\, commutes\, work/life supportPlaces – Evolution of Workplace needs\, culture and environmentSpaces – Physical as well as virtual spaces & tools \n\n\n\nThe format of the meeting is collaborative. All participants will have a voice and should bring their assumptions\, ideas and perspectives. In addition\, you will hear from others who will offer their unique points of view. \n\n\n\nThese events are invitation-only and feature dynamic exchanges with executive peers. The participants include: \n\n\n\nBusiness leaders with real world experience in managing workforce productivity.Forward-thinking real estate professionals and property owners and office space designers. Research consultants / Social Science looking at the human aspects of workplace collaboration\, innovation and mental health.\n\n\n\nEvent Output\n\n\n\nThe content of the event will be captured as illustrations in real time by graphic recorder Michelle Boos-Stone which will supplement the written summary report we will publish in several weeks. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nPANELISTS\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jared Baker\n SVP\, Human Resources & Administration\n Mitsubishi Electric US\, Inc.\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jared Baker\n SVP\, Human Resources & Administration\n Mitsubishi Electric US\, Inc.\n \n \n \n \n \n Jared Baker has more than 20 years of experience as a leader in the area of Human Capital Management. Since joining Mitsubishi Electric US\, Inc. in 2011\, Jared has helped establish the company as a recognized leader in producing quality products\, creating a diverse work culture\, and strengthening business innovation across the Americas. His technical background and interest in people provide a unique skillset to drive efficient growth and development across the organization. His recent focus has been in oversight of various merger and acquisition activities along with the design of leadership training and development initiatives. Currently\, Jared serves as a member of the National Elevator Industry\, Inc. (NEII) Trust Committee and as a member of the Mitsubishi Electric America’s Foundation (MEAF) Board\, which invests in innovative strategies empowering youth with disabilities to lead productive lives. Prior to joining Mitsubishi Electric US\, Inc.\, Jared was with Mindspeed Technologies (MSPD) located in Newport Beach\, where he served in various positions within both IT and HR. Prior to his tenure at MSPD\, he worked at The Boeing Company and as an SAP HR consultant for various companies. As a presenter\, he has spoken at several SAP Tech\, Sapphire/ASUG and Employee Benefits events. He holds an MS in Human Resources Management from Chapman University and resides in Huntington Beach\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Bamberger\n Managing Director & Partner\n Boston Consulting Group\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Bamberger\n Managing Director & Partner\n Boston Consulting Group\n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Bamberger is a Managing Director and Partner with the Boston Consulting Group based in Los Angeles. He is a core member of BCG’s Technology\, Media\, and Telecommunications Practice. In his 14 years with BCG\, he has been advising senior leaders in the technology industry on critical strategic topics. Simon has advised his clients in tech on the Future of Work\, helping companies hire and retain the best talent and ultimately deliver a best-in-class customer experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Belisle\n President\, Southwest Region\n JLL\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Belisle\n President\, Southwest Region\n JLL\n \n \n \n \n \n As President of the Southwest Region\, Peter Belisle has direct oversight over JLL’s regional operations which include ten offices and nearly 2\,600 employees throughout Southern California\, Arizona\, Nevada and Hawaii. Business lines under Mr. Belisle’s direction include tenant representation\, agency leasing\, project and development services\, capital markets\, public institutions\, and a property and facilities management portfolio of 144 million square feet. \nWith nearly 24 years of commercial real estate experience\, Mr. Belisle has worked and lived in Southern California for most of his career\, and understands the needs of both occupiers and investors. Mr. Belisle joined Jones Lang LaSalle in 2000 from The Walt Disney Company where he served as the Director of Development and Program Management with responsibility for more than $230 million of international development. Most recently\, he served as the President of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Energy and Sustainability Services overseeing more than 90 professionals in the U.S. Prior to that\, he served as the President of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Project and Development Services group overseeing more than 1\,200 project managers responsible for assignments with an aggregate construction value of more than $20 billion. Education and affiliations Peter’s professional path includes an M.B.A. in real estate and finance from The Anderson School at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from UCLA. He is registered as an Engineer in Training\, is a Council Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI)\, an active member of the real estate alumni group of UCLA Anderson Business School and CoreNet Global. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Berthold\n Global Lead of Workplace Experience and Senior Managing Director\n Cushman & Wakefield\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Berthold\n Global Lead of Workplace Experience and Senior Managing Director\n Cushman & Wakefield\n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Berthold is the Global Lead of Workplace Experience within Cushman and Wakefield’s Total Workplace practice. This practice includes all aspects of developing and supporting new ways of working in a more virtual and distribute world. \nBryan’s architectural\, workplace and change expertise builds holistic solutions that integrate experiences for clients and employees including the trademarked Experience per Square Foot™ (XSF) diagnostic. Mr. Berthold works to lead and inspire teams to improve a client’s brand experience with solutions that drive culture and integrate people\, place and technology. \nBryan is a thought leader in the workplace experience arena and\, through XSF\, brings data and insight to the impacts the pandemic has had on human behaviour across the globe. He has extensive knowledge on future trends and brings insights on what the impacts have on the future of work with both remote work and the state of the future office to support an ever- changing workplace and how to build return to office plans that will inspire the workforce. Mr. Berthold is a licensed architect and has over 15 years on the client side developing real estate and workplace strategies for companies. Bryan is an industry leader in workplace strategy and is Top Faculty at Corenet Global where he teaches how to align business and real estate strategies. He has been active in workplace\, services and portfolio strategies for more than 20 years with Truist Bank\, TD Financial Group\, Washington Mutual\, Capital One and Bank of America. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marty Borko\n Executive Director\n Urban Land Institute\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marty Borko\n Executive Director\n Urban Land Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n Marty Borko is the Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute Los Angeles. Borko left his post as Principal at Gensler in Los Angeles to command the day-to-day workings and long-range planning of one of ULI’s largest and most active regional chapters. As Executive Director Borko pilots the organization as it confronts the most critical land-use challenges in the city\, including the homeless and housing affordability crisis\, as well as city planning\, infrastructure\, transportation\, open-space and historic districts. In his tenure at Gensler’s Los Angeles office\, Borko grew the firm’s Planning and Urban Design\, Entertainment\, and Mixed Use practices and had been principal-in-charge on numerous international and Los Angeles projects. In addition to being a Sustaining Member of ULI’s Entertainment Development Council and member of the USC Price School Planning Program Advisory Board\, Borko is: Associate Member\, American Institute of Architects (AIA); Member\, American Planning Association (APA); Member\, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); Member\, International Association of Amusement Parks (IAAPA); Dean’s Council\, University of Oregon College of Design; Board Member\, Los Angeles Downtown Breakfast Club; Member\, Southern California Development Forum; and Member\, Central City Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Cohen\n Co-CEO\n Gensler\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Cohen\n Co-CEO\n Gensler\n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Cohen is one of two co-CEOs of Gensler\, the world’s top architecture and design firm. He just celebrated his 40th anniversary with Gensler. Since 2005\, Andy and Co-CEO Diane Hoskins have exemplified collaborative leadership\, overseeing both the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of the global practice known for its award-winning design innovation and research. Under their guidance\, Gensler has organically grown to become the largest in the field\, with some 6\,000 people networked across 50 offices\, serving clients in more than 120 countries. \nAs co-CEO and former board chair\, Andy is a key creator of what is acknowledged by its peers as the most admired and preeminent architecture and design firm in the world\, pioneering project types and design innovation strategies that are shaping the built environment of the next century and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Cole\n Executive Director\n Congress for the New Urbanism\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Cole\n Executive Director\n Congress for the New Urbanism\n \n \n \n \n \n Rick Cole is the Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism which advocates for the architecture of community in America’s cities and towns. He also teaches urban policy at Occidental College and Pepperdine University. He spent thirty years in public service\, including stints as Deputy Mayor for the City of Los Angeles and City Manager in three California communities\, Santa Monica\, Ventura and Azusa. Prior to that he spent twelve years on the Pasadena City Council\, including a term as Mayor. The Los Angeles Times called him “one of Southern California’s most visionary planning thinkers.” Rick has been recognized as one of “America’s Public Officials of the Year” by Governing Magazine and one of the “Top 25 Doers\, Dreamers and Drivers” by Government Technology Magazine. He has won numerous awards for municipal management excellence and urban planning leadership. He co-chairs ULI-LA’s Homelessness Initiative Council as well as the Poverty and Homelessness Task Force at St. Monica’s Catholic Church and serves as the pro bono Housing Advisor to the Mayor of Pasadena. He previously served as Housing and Homelessness Advisor to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. He also writes a biweekly column on public policy issues for the Southern California News Group\, which includes the Los Angeles Daily News and the Orange County Register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Elliott\n Executive Leader\, Future Forum and SVP\n Slack Future Forum\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Elliott\n Executive Leader\, Future Forum and SVP\n Slack Future Forum\n \n \n \n \n \n Brian is the Executive Leader of Future Forum\, a new consortium launched by Slack to help companies reimagine work in the new digital-first world. Future Forum equips leaders to drive transformation at work\, helping them reimagine how people\, process and tools come together to make work better for people as well as companies. Brian has spent three decades leading teams and building companies as a startup CEO\, as a product leader at Google\, and now at Slack where he is a Senior VP. Prior to Future Forum\, Brian was the General Manager of Platform at Slack. Brian received a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Harvard’s Graduate School of Business. His work has been published and cited in Harvard Business Review\, Fortune\, The Economist\, and The New York Times. Brian is also co-author of How The Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives\, and the proud father of two young men. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kian Gohar\n Bestselling Author\, Keynote Speaker\, and Futurist and CEO\n GEOLAB\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kian Gohar\n Bestselling Author\, Keynote Speaker\, and Futurist and CEO\n GEOLAB\n \n \n \n \n \n Kian Gohar is a bestselling author\, keynote speaker\, and futurist\, and inspires organizations to harness innovation and “moonshots” to solve complex problems. He is Founder & CEO of Geolab\, an innovation research and leadership development firm. He’s co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Competing in the New World of Work” published by Harvard Business Review in 2022. A former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University\, Kian has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune 500 companies on innovation\, leadership and the future of work. Kian has been featured widely in global media\, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for marquee events globally. He’s a graduate of the Harvard Business School\, and can be found on social media @fromthekgb. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Griffin\n Executive Director\n Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID)\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Griffin\n Executive Director\n Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID)\n \n \n \n \n \n As the Downtown Center Business Improvement District’s Executive Director\, Nick Griffin spearheads the organization’s marketing\, economic development and strategic initiatives\, to attract companies\, retailers\, investors and residents to Downtown Los Angeles\, one of the nation’s most dynamic urban centers. Prior to the DCBID\, Nick spent more than 25 years in business development in the real estate\, media and technology industries. Nick is a graduate of UCLA and holds an MBA from Ohio State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laurent Grill\n Partner\n JLL Spark Global Ventures\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laurent Grill\n Partner\n JLL Spark Global Ventures\n \n \n \n \n \n Laurent is an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. He works with start-up founders to successfully build scalable teams\, strong company cultures\, and disruptive products. He has founded\, expanded\, and managed multiple start-ups prior to his venture career. Previous to JLL Spark\, he led Luma Launch’s early-stage venture fund\, investing in over 30 companies across a variety of sectors in the software space. As a Partner at JLL Spark he hopes to drive the technology revolution forward in the real estate space. He is looking to identify and back the companies leading the way during this shift. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suzanne Holley\n President & CEO\n Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID)\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suzanne Holley\n President & CEO\n Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID)\n \n \n \n \n \n Suzanne Holley is President & CEO of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID)\, a coalition of nearly 2\,000 property owners in the central business district of Downtown Los Angeles whose mission is to make Downtown safe and clean and bring investment into the city center. Suzanne joined the DCBID in 2013 as its Chief Operating Officer and assumed her current role as head of the organization in 2018. Prior to joining the DCBID\, Suzanne worked in commercial real estate management for over 20 years\, most recently as Vice President\, Property Management for MPG Office Trust\, a public REIT\, and the largest owner and operator of Class A office properties in Downtown Los Angeles. During her tenure at MPG\, Holley was responsible for overseeing the management of 14 million square feet of office and retail mixed-use assets in Southern California and Colorado. Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo\, and serves on the Board of Directors of Film LA and the California Downtown Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Holte\n Founder & CEO\n Agile Workweek Investments\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Holte\n Founder & CEO\n Agile Workweek Investments\n \n \n \n \n \n Doug Holte is the Founder and CEO of Agile Workweek Investments\, his startup that is investing in disruptive technologies and modernized properties for a more efficient and agile workweek. Doug’s inspiration for AWI was not Covid\, but rather accelerated by it; the changes he began to see in how people want to live and work started several years ago. Doug has had an illustrious career in commercial real estate\, most recently as President of Irvine Company for over 10 years\, and a longtime senior partner and West Coast leader at Hines. He’s also currently a senior advisor to a new proptech venture capital fund\, and on the board of important Orange County organizations such as UCI Beall Applied Innovation and CEO Leadership Alliance. He is a visionary with a huge heart for an inclusive\, collaborative and supportive community that works for everyone\, and he leads by example in his efforts there. I’m always inspired by our conversations and appreciate his friendship. Doug is also a great storyteller\, which you’ll experience in our conversation. It is so exciting to see him building on the vision he has\, and to have him on the podcast. Hear about the inception of AWI\, Doug’s amazing journey into the entrepreneurial realm\, and how everything has now changed in how most of us will design and live our (work) weeks moving forward. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Jernigan\n Senior Vice President\n Clayco\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Jernigan\n Senior Vice President\n Clayco\n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Jernigan’s years of experience have been driven by his deep understanding of the science of architecture and his desire to continually improve upon it. Rob possesses an instinctive ability to bring together diverse teams on behalf of a common goal\, whether that goal is a high-rise office tower or a community outreach program. From pioneering fast-track methods for expediting delivery in the public and private sectors to redefining the state-of-the-art investment-grade commercial building through the integration of sustainable design\, Rob has remained in the vanguard. Rob’s work includes multiple award-winning and highly complex projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Johnson\n VP\, Delivery System Strategy & Innovation\n Kaiser Permanente\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Johnson\n VP\, Delivery System Strategy & Innovation\n Kaiser Permanente\n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Johnson is the Vice President of Kaiser Permanente’s Delivery System Strategy & Innovation\, responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the Southern California and Hawaii’s capital plan and facilities development. Prior to her current position\, she served as Managing Director of Kaiser Permanente’s Southern California regional internal consulting function. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente in October of 2003\, Laura worked nine years as a senior manager in Deloitte Consulting’s Los Angeles office with an emphasis in health plan strategy and operations. Laura received her MBA from UCLA Anderson and her undergraduate business degree in Finance & Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She loves living in Hermosa Beach with her husband and 18 year old son. She enjoys all outdoor activities (especially skiing\, hiking\, biking)\, traveling\, and playing piano. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ku Kim\n VP\, Economic and Workforce Development\n LAEDC\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ku Kim\n VP\, Economic and Workforce Development\n LAEDC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIn her role as Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development\, Jessica Ku Kim provides strategic direction and leads LAEDC’s collaborative efforts with business\, education\, and the workforce ecosystem to support a growing\, equitable\, sustainable and resilient economy. Leveraging her expertise in convening and engaging businesses leaders to understand and meet their operations and labor needs\, Jessica leads one of the most effective small business assistance programs in the nation that has attracted\, retained or helped create more than 250\,000 direct jobs for LA County residents in firms directly assisted by LAEDC. Aligned with her passion for and experience in providing direct community services for over 15 years\, she also directs LAEDC’s Together for LA Small Business Program including an online information and referral resource and technical assistance team created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and dedicated to aggressively outreach to small businesses\, nonprofits\, and micro-enterprises and provide resources and assistance. Jessica also leads LAEDC’s strategic initiatives that includes industry cluster development in aerospace\, advanced transportation\, digital media and entertainment and bioscience. Lastly\, Jessica oversees LAEDC’s workforce initiatives\, including the Center for a Competitive Workforce partnership with our region’s 19 community colleges\, to strengthen the alignment of LA County’s workforce and education ecosystem to meet our changing labor market demands and strengthen pathways for all communities into family-sustaining and in-demand careers. Jessica has intimate knowledge of programs funded on state and national levels including WIOA\, California State Workforce Development Board\, U.S. Department of Labor\, and California Employment Training Panel. \nShe has demonstrated success in developing\, implementing\, and managing workforce development programs for target populations including incumbent workers\, new hires\, disadvantaged youth\, veterans\, homeless\, individuals with disabilities\, and re-entry. In addition\, she is experienced in developing innovative job training programs\, pre-apprenticeships\, and/or apprenticeships in partnership with businesses in the construction trades\, aerospace\, advanced manufacturing\, utility and other in-demand industries. Jessica is a proud Angeleno and honored to be a Commissioner on the Los Angeles City Workforce Development Board and Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. Prior to LAEDC\, Jessica served as the Special Projects Manager at the South Bay Workforce Investment Board. In this capacity\, she provided sound\, innovative and strategic leadership through program development and administration for one of the most innovative workforce development boards in the nation. Jessica has also served as the Director of Operations for ACCORD Community First that provided workforce development services across seven counties in Southern California where she led the Green Skills=Green Jobs initiative in partnership with the Utility Workers Union of America\, AFL-CIO. She received her Master of Public Administration from California State University\, Dominguez Hills and her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology\, Law and Society from the University of California\, Irvine. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ariel Maidansky\n General Manager of Suites and Access Products\n Industrious\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ariel Maidansky\n General Manager of Suites and Access Products\n Industrious\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nAriel Maidansky is the General Manager for Industrious’ Suites and Access products\, responsible for the strategic direction\, vision\, growth\, and performance of Industrious’ enterprise offerings. Ariel is an experienced entrepreneur and forward-thinking executive with over a decade of experience in developing and launching new products and marketer strategies. He is known for unlocking new revenue opportunities and leading end to end innovation within organizations. \nPrior to joining Industrious\, Ariel served as SVP and Head of Innovation at Foundry55\, the innovation arm of The Aaron’s Company\, Inc.\, which he joined after Aaron’s acquired his company Envizzo in 2020. Envizzo changed the way real estate is furnished by enabling property managers and developers to design\, furnish\, and stage their properties. In addition to being GM for Industrious\, Ariel is an investor in Doorsey and serves as an advisor for Biome\, an award-winning and fast-growing startup that helps people track and improve the health of their indoor spaces. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Maltzen\n Principal Architect\n Michael Maltzan Architecture\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Maltzen\n Principal Architect\n Michael Maltzan Architecture\n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Maltzan founded Michael Maltzan Architecture\, Inc. in 1995. His projects cross a wide range of typologies\, from cultural institutions to city infrastructure. Michael’s notable projects include the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University\, MoMA QNS\, Star Apartments\, the Pittman Dowell Residence\, the new Sixth Street Viaduct\, MIT Vassar Street Residential Hall\, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery Inuit Art Centre. \nMichael received an M.Arch from the Graduate School of Design\, Harvard University\, and BFA and B.Arch degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and received the 2016 AIA Los Angeles Gold Medal. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Architecture Award and was elected to the National Academy of Design in 2020. In 2021 the Society of Architectural Historians presented him with its Change Agent Award. \nHe currently serves on the Deans leadership council at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Visiting Committee to the GSD. He was featured in the Canadian Centre for Architecture’s 2019 film\, What It Takes to Make a Home\, delivered the 20th Annual John T. Dunlop Lecture for the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University and his work was named One of the 25 Best Inventions of 2015 by Time Magazine. Michael’s work has gained international acclaim for innovation in both design and construction. It has been recognized with five Progressive Architecture awards\, 47 citations from local\, state and national chapters of the American Institute of Architects\, the Rudy Bruner Foundation’s Gold Medal for Urban Excellence\, the Zumtobel Group Award for Innovations for Sustainability & Humanity in the Built Environment\, and a 2020 Best of the Millennium AIA LA Honor Award. The firm and its projects have been widely featured in national and international publications and have been exhibited in museums worldwide\, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles\, Museum of Modern Art New York\, the Heinz Architectural Center\, the Canadian Center for Architecture\, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. The firm’s work was selected for the 2006\, 2018\, and 2020 La Biennale di Venezia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duane Mataczynski\n General Manager of Modern Work\n Microsoft\, Enterprise Commercial West Region\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Duane Mataczynski\n General Manager of Modern Work\n Microsoft\, Enterprise Commercial West Region\n \n \n \n \n \n Duane Mataczynski is General Manager of Modern Work for Microsoft’s Enterprise Commercial West Region with $1.0B + in revenue\, responsible for directing Modern Work and Security solutions sales across Northern and Southern California\, CO\, AZ\, UT\, NV\, OR and WA. A twenty-year Microsoft veteran\, Duane has a proven track record for delivering strategic initiatives and sales programs to drive overall growth. Before his current role\, Duane held the position of Director of Modern Work Sales West region\, and previously the Director of Modern Workplace sales Southwest region. He also has held the position of Solution Specialist over the years covering national as well as regional territories. Duane’s 19 years at Microsoft\, he had sales roles at PlaceWare Inc\, Merant\, Force 4 and Lanier Worldwide. Duane Mataczynski holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern Oregon University with a major in Business Administration. Mataczynski currently lives in Carlsbad\, CA with his family\, wife Shannon and son Connor who attends University of Colorado Boulder. He is passionate about reading across many genres\, golf\, and travel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim McCarthy\n CEO & Co-Founder\n Stellar Live\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim McCarthy\n CEO & Co-Founder\n Stellar Live\n \n \n \n \n \n Jim McCarthy is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Stellar. For nearly 20 years\, Jim served as CEO of Goldstar\, revered as an essential marketing tool for 5\,000 live entertainment organizers looking to find new audiences\, increase revenue and sell out shows. When the COVID-19 crisis shut down the live entertainment industry in March 2020\, Jim led the charge to develop Stellar\, the first-ever Total Show Management System (TSM) to help producers create and sell high quality live streaming events. In October 2020\, Stellar officially launched. In January of 2022\, Goldstar was acquired and Stellar became its own company. An e-commerce veteran\, Jim has spent his entire career in high-growth businesses and freely shares his knowledge and insight with others. He’s the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway\, the sold-out annual event dedicated to the question: What’s the Best Broadway Can Be? He’s spoken at conferences all over the world\, including TED\, SXSW\, INTIX and more. He’s the organizer of the Pasadena Entrepreneurs’ MasterMind Meetup. His articles have been in Forbes\, Fast Company and Business Insider. About Jim\, Bob Lefsetz has said\, “Jim McCarthy is smart\, he’d win in any world\, not only via his brain\, but his hard work and dedication.” Jim is a very active member on the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Playhouse. He studied English at Harvard University and received an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jim has a black belt in Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. And\, he hosts a very popular podcast dedicated to his pursuit of great whiskey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liz Moule\n Co-Founder\n Moule & Polyzoides\, Architects and Urbanists\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Liz Moule\n Co-Founder\n Moule & Polyzoides\, Architects and Urbanists\n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Moule’s career includes architecture\, urbanism\, real estate development and education. A native of California\, she holds a M.Arch. from Princeton University\, a B.A. from Smith College in Art History and Government\, and attended the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York City. \nShe is a cofounder of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)\, a national organization aimed at integrating aesthetic\, social\, environmental\, economic and policy aspects of urbanism\, and is an emeritus member of its Board of Directors. A founding partner of Moule & Polyzoides\, Architects and Urbanists\, she is a national leader in environmental sustainability and designed one of the greenest buildings in the world\, the Robert Redford Building for the Natural Resources Defense Council in Santa Monica\, California. She recently coauthored the CNU’s Canons of Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism\, companion to the Charter of the New Urbanism. Ms. Moule’s experience ranges from the design of educational\, institutional\, commercial and civic buildings to historic rehabilitation\, housing\, campus planning and large urban design projects at all scales. \nA frequently invited public speaker\, she has been published in The Los Angeles Times\, the New York Times\, Dwell and Residential Architect and has contributed articles to many books and periodicals\, including The Nikkei Shimbun\, The Los Angeles Forum\, The Charter for the New Urbanism and The Seaside Tapes. \nLiz has taught on an invited guest teaching basis at several universities including the University of Miami\, University of Washington\, USC and KTH in Stockholm among others. She has also been appointed the Robert A. M. Stern Visting Professor in Classical Architecture at Yale University. \nMoule & Polyzoides is the winner of twelve Congress for the New Urbanism Charter Design Awards. Their project for Lancaster Blvd won the EPA’s highest award\, the National Award for Smart Growth Achievement: Overall Excellence in Smart Growth. They are the recipients of the Seaside Prize (1998) and the Institute of Art & Architecture 2015 Arthur Ross Award for Community and Civic Design. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hilary Norton\n Co-Founder & Managing Partner\n FASTLinkDTLA\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hilary Norton\n Co-Founder & Managing Partner\n FASTLinkDTLA\n \n \n \n \n \n Hilary Norton is the Chairwoman Emeritus of the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of FASTLinkDTLA\, the Transportation Management Organization for Downtown Los Angeles. Hilary was appointed to the CTC by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2019\, and elected Chair of the CTC in August 2020. Hilary concluded her second term as Chair on February 28 th \, 2022. She brings over 30 years of experience in transportation and community development to her Commission role.  Ms. Norton’s primary goals as CTC Chair include investing over $5 billion in annual SB1 gas tax and other funds into California’s transportation infrastructure system in order to improve outcomes in equity\, mobility across numerous modes\, safety\, environment/climate change resilience\, and economic growth. As the Executive Director of FASTLinkDTLA – a new Transportation Management Organization (TMO) for Downtown LA (DTLA)– with a goal of reducing single occupant vehicle (SOV) trips in DTLA by 75% by 2030. To achieve this goal\, FASTLinkDTLA TMO connects employers and residents to transit\, micro-transit and on-demand shuttles\, AVP parking\, walking and biking options and advocates for new mobility options to be funded to travel to and within DTLA. Through FASTLinkDTLA\, Ms. Norton launched one of the first ever in LA County micro-transit systems\, connecting travelers through the flexLA multi-mobility app\, and connecting new on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV)\, transit\, vanpools\, carpools\, scooters\, bike share\, biking and walking. FASTLinkDTLA enthusiastically supports the proposed LA Streetcar for DTLA\, as well as new Metro rail and bus service planned for DTLA such as the Regional Connector\, West Santa Ana Branch and Sixth Street/Arts District Station on the Metro Red/Purple Line. As Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic (FAST)’s founding Executive Director since 2008\, Ms. Norton mobilized a diverse coalition of business\, labor\, civic groups\, educational institutions and transit organizations to support policy and infrastructure improvements to LA’s mobility\, livability and economic prosperity. FAST’s primary focuses: 1) Mobility Hubs – carshare\, bikeshare\, bike parking\, EV charging and traveler services at transit stations\, job and education centers; 2) comprehensive arterial improvements to improve travel time\, encourage mode shift\, and promote safety and transit connectivity; 3) Metro ExpressLanes expansion throughout LA County\, creating the Metro ExpressLanes Business Roundtable to support the I-110/I-10 pilot corridors; 4) Expanding LA County’s bus rapid transit (BRT) network\, especially in her neighborhood of Eagle Rock; and 5) Revitalizing the Arts District in DTLA with new mobility options: the Sixth Street/ Arts District Metro Station\, and Sixth Street Viaduct / Sixth Street Park — the largest bridge reconstruction project in LA’s history\, adding bicycle and pedestrian lanes\, and connections to the LA River and the Metro Red/Purple Line. Ms. Norton is President and Managing Partner of Effect Strategies\, a full-service strategic communications firm\, with clients ranging from biotech/life sciences to innovations in service delivery\, clean buildings\, and mobility. Ms. Norton served as 2018 Chairwoman of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed)\, and is on the Board of Directors of the Central City Association. She co-chairs the Transportation Committees for BizFed\, the LA Chamber of Commerce\, and the LA Business Council (LABC). Ms. Norton is a member of the UCLA Institute for Transportation Studies (ITS) Advisory Board and a member of SCAG’s GLUE Council and its TDM Working Group. Ms. Norton holds a BA from Wellesley College and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is the mother of two adults\, Xavier and Eva Orozco. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katharine Perez\n Los Angeles Cities Leader and Associate Principal\n Arup\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katharine Perez\n Los Angeles Cities Leader and Associate Principal\n Arup\n \n \n \n \n \n Katherine Perez is the Los Angeles Cities Leader and Associate Principal with Arup. She is an expert in urban planning\, transportation\, and oversees the alternative procurement delivery team in Los Angeles. With her background in economic development\, real estate development\, transport and urban planning policy\, she is recognized as a leader in the planning and development fields. Katherine managed numerous complex projects\, utilizing her 22 years of experience in planning and development to help public and private sector clients develop\, optimize\, and manage their assets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas Ricci\n Managing Principal Development & Construction\n Coretrust\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas Ricci\n Managing Principal Development & Construction\n Coretrust\n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Ricci is a founding and managing principal of Coretrust\, and sits on the Management and Investment Committees. He is responsible for planning\, architecture\, construction\, community and government relations\, development and marketing. He has over 30 million SF of development\, entitlement\, and redevelopment experience. Prior to co-founding Coretrust\, Mr. Ricci was Executive Vice President at TPGI\, and was responsible for planning\, architecture\, construction\, community and government relations\, development and marketing. While at TPGI\, Mr. Ricci oversaw several large mixed-use developments\, including Wilshire Grand in downtown Los Angeles\, NBC/Universal Studios Back Lot Vision Plan and MetroStudios@Lankershim Master Plan in Los Angeles\, Four Points Centre in Austin\, CityWestPlace in Houston\, and Campus El Segundo in El Segundo. From 1992 until mid-1998\, Mr. Ricci was Vice President of Planning and Entitlements at Maguire Thomas Partners. Prior to 1987\, Mr. Ricci was an active-duty U.S. Air Force Captain in the Facilities Division charged with planning\, programming\, designing and constructing hospitals\, clinics\, and medical support facilities at various military locations in-country and abroad. Mr. Ricci holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Architecture with honors from the New York Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria Salinas\n President & CEO\n LA Chamber of Commerce\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria Salinas\n President & CEO\n LA Chamber of Commerce\n \n \n \n \n \n Maria S. Salinas is the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce\, the largest business association in Los Angeles County representing member companies and serving the interests of more than 235\,000 businesses across the Los Angeles region. Ms. Salinas took the helm of the organization in August of 2018 and became the first woman and Latina to lead the Chamber in its 132-year history. An accomplished business woman\, entrepreneur and a determined community leader\, Ms. Salinas’ business acumen and financial expertise provides her with the right experience to lead the L.A. Area Chamber. \nMs. Salinas\, a steward of the Chamber’s new vision\, “A Thriving Region for All\,” has re-imagined the role of the Chamber. The Chamber looks to the future with a vision to build an inclusive economy and lead in three pillar areas of focus: advocacy work\, global engagement and through community collaboration for economic growth and mobility. The Los Angeles region\, which is the 14th largest economy in the world\, and the Chamber membership represents a broad spectrum of industries\, small businesses\, corporations\, academic institutions and nonprofits\, which are all examples that the Los Angeles economy is diverse\, dynamic and that business is a force for good. \nMs. Salinas is an appointee to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Commission on the Future of Work and named to his Business and Jobs Recovery Task Force. She was appointed to the US Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100\, a distinction reserved for the top 100 Chambers across the country. She represents the Los Angeles business community in state- wide policy initiatives with the Coalition of Regional Economic Association Leaders (R.E.A.L.)\, she is a member of the Board of Directors of Mobility 21\, a regional transportation effort\, and an appointee of Mayor Eric Garcetti to the MEXLA Commission\, a foreign policy initiative between Mexico and Los Angeles. \nShe serves on the Board of Directors of The Music Center\, Pacific Council\, UnidosUS and Southern California Leadership Network among others. Ms. Salinas lives in Pasadena\, California\, with her husband and their four sons. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Schilling\n SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer\n Edison International and Southern California Edison\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Schilling\n SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer\n Edison International and Southern California Edison\n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Schilling is Senior Vice President and hief human resources officer for Edison International and Southern California Edison. She is responsible for all aspects of the companies’ human resources function including people strategy\, culture\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, talent management\, staffing\, learning and development and succession planning. Additionally\, she oversees labor and employee relations\, Total Rewards\, workforce analytics and planning\, human resources information systems (HRIS)\, business partners organization effectiveness and HR operations. In her Edison International role\, she is responsible for oversight of human resources activities at the company’s nonregulated subsidiary Edison Energy. Previously\, Schilling was vice president of Human Resources at SCE. She was responsible for people\, culture and strategy that included business partners\, organizational effectiveness\, labor and employee relations\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, workforce strategy\, planning and analytics and HR operations. Before joining SCE\, Schilling was the chief human resources officer at Aerojet Rocketdyne\, Inc.\, an aerospace\, and defense firm. Her experience also includes extended tenures at Alcoa\, Inc.\, and at Unocal Corporation in all areas of human resources. Schilling serves on the board of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Schilling earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and her master’s degree in human resources from Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David White\n Venture Partner\, Ulu Ventures\n Deputy Chair\, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco \n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David White\n Venture Partner\, Ulu Ventures\n Deputy Chair\, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco \n \n \n \n \n \n David is a Venture Partner at Ulu Ventures and serves as the Deputy Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco\, the nation’s largest Fed Bank by area and population. \nDavid is the immediate past CEO and Chief Negotiator of Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA)\, and continues to serve as a strategic advisor to the world’s largest entertainment and media union\, with 165\,000 members worldwide. He is a Strategy Advisor to USC’s influential Center for the Digital Future\, and is an independent Board Member of the global consulting firm\, RGP. David recently served as a Commissioner for the Industry Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace\, and is a Member of both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He is a Board Member of the entertainment industry charitable organizations\, the Motion Picture and Television Fund and the Actors Fund. He was co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Entertainment Strategies Group LLC\, providing consulting services to the entertainment industry. He was a labor and employment attorney at O’Melveny & Myers LLP and\, prior to law school\, was the Executive Director of an innovative youth services organization\, Youth Opportunities Unlimited. \nA Rhodes Scholar\, David is a graduate of Stanford Law School\, Oxford University (Queens College) and Grinnell College. He previously served as board Chair and Trustee of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan\, board Chair and Trustee of the SAG-Producers Pension Plan\, board Chair and Trustee of Grinnell College\, Vice Chair of the Entertainment Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund\, Trustee of the AFTRA Retirement Fund\, and a Board Member of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. He was also appointed by the Mayor to serve as a Los Angeles area Commissioner for Urban planning and Development. \nHe has been a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Lawyer\, has been featured in various publications including Los Angeles Magazine\, and has served as a commentator on national and industry publications\, and television and radio shows. He has received numerous awards throughout his career\, including the John M. Langston Bar Association’s Attorney of the Year (2014)\, the National Bar Association’s Entertainment\, Sports & Art Law Section Attorney of the Year (2010)\, and the Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel’s Labor and Personal Representation Counsel of the Year (2009). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spike Whitney\n SVP\, Asset Management\n Coretrust Capital Partners\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spike Whitney\n SVP\, Asset Management\n Coretrust Capital Partners\n \n \n \n \n \n As Senior Vice President of Asset Management\, Mr. Whitney is responsible for the execution of property-level business plans\, financing matters\, disposition activities and owner/investor communications. He is also responsible for implementing financial\, business and management strategies to maximize the value of the firm’s assets in its Coretrust Value Funds. Prior to joining Coretrust\, Mr. Whitney worked in the investments group at CommonWealth Partners\, where he most recently led the firm’s West Los Angeles and San Diego office investments. He was responsible for the portfolio’s strategic investment plans\, overseeing capital improvement projects\, negotiating leases\, and coordinating marketing decisions. He was involved in firm acquisitions and served in an investment fiduciary capacity including acquisition underwriting\, due diligence\, and disposition execution. Mr. Whitney started his career at Deloitte & Touche in its real estate group working with both public and private companies in the industry. Mr. Whitney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California\, Leventhal School of Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant (active). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Wilson\n Executive Director\n Alliance for SoCal Innovation\n View Bio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Wilson\n Executive Director\n Alliance for SoCal Innovation\n \n \n \n \n \n Andy is a leader in the Southern Californian innovation ecosystem and has started\, led or invested in more than two dozen tech start-ups. In addition to leading the Alliance as Executive Director\, he serves on the City Council for the City of Pasadena and he is a founder of Innovate Pasadena (www.innovatepasadena.org)\, which is dedicated to advancing the Eastside of Los Angeles as a vibrant innovation center for deep tech. \nPreviously\, as founder of Momentum Ventures\, an early stage tech accelerator and venture fund\, he personally led more than a half dozen SoCal tech start-ups and invested in almost a dozen others. He previously held senior executive roles (President\, SVP Product\, CIO\, COO) at Overture Services/Yahoo!\, RiverOne\, Bowne & Co and RR Donnelley & Sons. He has extensive board experience in not-for-profit and community organizations such as Pacific Oaks College\, Pasadena Heritage and STEAMCODERS. He is a regular speaker at entrepreneurs’ events and business schools and was named one of the 50 Most Innovative Men in the San Gabriel Valley. Andy holds an engineering degree with honors from Dartmouth College and received his MBA with a concentration in operations and technology management from Harvard Business School. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/future-of-work-people-places-and-spaces-2022/ LOCATION:Four Forty Four South Flower\, 444 Flower St.\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Buisness-Wire-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220321T150519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T202838Z UID:869-1638464400-1638478800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Annual Allies in Innovation 2021 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating your support of the Alliance and the SoCal Innovation Ecosystem \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n5:00p – Cocktails \n\n\n\n6:20p – Welcome \n\n\n\nOpening remarks from Andy Wilson \n\n\n\n6:25p – Getting to Know You \n\n\n\nTable members introduce themselves \n\n\n\n6:40p – Panel Discussion + Q&A \n\n\n\nWhat’s Ahead for SoCal? \n\n\n\n7:35p – Dinner \n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\nThe evening was well captured in Andy’s blog post but here are a few excerpts to give a sense for the evening: \n\n\n\nThe community of diverse stakeholder leaders who joined us for this celebration was truly amazing! We had strong representation from academia\, corporates\, VC’s\, and community leaders – each bringing important perspectives and expertise to the table. As an aligned community\, we can indeed make the SoCal region even more compelling as a center of innovation\, technology and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nWith such great leaders in the same room\, of course there was great conversation amongst the guests but we also had a terrific panel conversation moderated by our board chair\, Gene Sykes\, who ran a lively discussion about how Covid has transformed the SoCal innovation ecosystem and what challenges and opportunities are now before us. A big thank you to Gene and our amazing panelists: \n\n\n\nRyan Kuder runs Techstars Anywhere based in San Diego and is Board Chair of Startup San DiegoMaria Anguiano\, Executive Vice President Learning Enterprise at Arizona State University and UC Regent as well as an Alliance board of directors member (who lives in San Diego)Andrea White-Kjoss is Managing Director of the Long Beach AcceleratorTad Funahashi\, Chief Innovation & Transformation Officer at Kaiser Permanente\, and a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon lives in Orange County where Kaiser has its innovation labRosibel Ochoa\, Associate Vice Chancellor Technology Partnerships at UC Riverside and member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\nLead Sponsor\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSupporting Underwriters URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/annual-allies-in-innovation-2021/ LOCATION:The Cove @ UC Irvine CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/allies-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T045029 CREATED:20220321T150120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T152049Z UID:861-1636624800-1636650000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:SoCal Ecosystem Leadership Forum 2021 DESCRIPTION:View Photo Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductionThis annual regional planning workshop is focused on uniting and catalyzing the leadership of Southern California’s diverse and compelling innovation nodes which define the SoCal innovation network. To accomplish this\, we convene a diverse cross section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated one-day intensive workshop to generate clarity of purpose\, goals\, and a coordinated strategy to tackle shared challenges and opportunities. This year we convened in person at a single location which is a welcome return to the format we enjoyed in 2019 prior to the pandemic. \n\n\n\nWhy are we doing this?There are common challenges and opportunities that unite the often fragmented\, geographically dispersed innovation hubs throughout Southern California. The Alliance’s analysis of the region\, in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group\, has revealed that there is little coordination among these compelling pockets of innovation to address common issues. However\, the Alliance believes aligning best practices\, external messaging\, and delivery of services and resources are necessary to harness the collective potential of the region’s innovation assets to make Southern California the next great innovation ecosystem. \n\n\n\nThe WorkshopThe core of the event was a workshop where key stakeholders from across the region – e.g. CEOs\, founders\, investors\, local government\, economic development experts\, academics\, and regional planners — discuss critical regional challenges & opportunities. For a recap of the event\, check out our blog post. \n\n\n\nThe Alliance engaged leader\, author\, and facilitator Val Wright to help guide our discussions and was supported by graphic recorder Michelle Boos-Stone who captured the day’s output in dynamic hand-drawn tableaus pictured below. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n10:00a:   Welcome10:15a:   State of the Region Report: Assessing our progress and current landscapeFeaturing presentation by Andy Wilson\, Executive Director of Alliance for SoCal Innovation \n\n\n\n10:45a:  Warm up: Introductions\, expectations\, asks & givesGetting acquainted! An opening exercise where we introduce ourselves through a framework of what we can contribute (“gives”) and what we hope to accomplish and receive (“asks”). This grounds us in action and sets the table for making productive connections. \n\n\n\n11:15a: Conversation Round 1. Emerging from the Pandemic: what’s changed and what’s nextAll attendees participated in unstructured small conversations related to the seven ‘spectrum’ topics placed throughout the room.We are all uniquely adapting to rapid disruption and shifting landscapes including factors like reliance on geography/physical locations\, organization life cycle stage\, and needs of constituents within our communities. What does “going back to work” look like for you vs the region as a whole? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15p:  Lunch Break sponsored by Annenberg Tech | Annenberg Foundation \n\n\n\n1:15p: Conversation Round 2. Funding the next wave of SoCal startupsThere’s a flood of capital but where is it going\, will it continue\, and how is it getting allocated? How do the shifts in capital allocation impact our innovation economy and how do we ensure a more equitable process for the diversity of founders and communities looking to benefit in the rising tide?  \n\n\n\n1:30p: Discussion within breakout groups \n\n\n\nGroup 1: Alternative Paths to Growth Beyond ‘traditional’ VC funding e.g. Opportunity Zones\, SBIR/Non-dilutive grant funding\, Crowdfunding\, Debt Funding\, Corporate Partnerships. Discussion led by Stacy Cumberbatch\, Managing Director of Blended Impact.\n\n\n\nGroup 2: How a funder finds its fit: building a holistic and authentic approach to effectively expand the funding aperture. Discussion led by Natalie Charney\, Chief of Staff for Clocktower Ventures.\n\n\n\nGroup 3: Promoting Funding Equity and Access to Capital: Leveraging public data\, philanthropic partnerships\, and non-dilutive funding to create a more equitable innovation ecosystem. Discussion led by Calvin Selth\, Program Manager for Annenberg Tech\, Annenberg Foundation.\n\n\n\n2:20p: Lock in the Learning — report back from breakout groups\, capture feedback \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45p: Break \n\n\n\n3:00p: Conversation Round 3: Creating compelling innovation communities that attract talentThe challenge of retaining local STEM talent is not new but now there is an opportunity to change the narrative and shift the flows of talent in SoCal. \n\n\n\n3:15p: Discussion within breakout groups \n\n\n\nGroup 1: Engaging talent in Higher Education: best practices for connecting employment\, investment\, and IP creation at centers of higher education and research. Discussion led by Ron Blanchard Solutions Manager\, E2W & Marianna Holliday\, Global Lead of Academic to Workforce Solutions\, Amazon Web Services\n\n\n\nGroup 2: Community-based recruitment and retention of talent: engaging the broader ecosystem to attract top talent. Discussion led by Mark Percy\, President and Jasmine Pachnanda\, SVP at CLA – OC\n\n\n\nGroup 3: Improving representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the innovation ecosystem workforce and leadership roles. Discussion led by Donald Grant\, Executive Director at Mindful Training Solutions and DEI advisor to the Alliance for SoCal Innovation\n\n\n\n4:05p: Lock in the Learning — report back from breakout groups\, capture feedback \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:25p: Wrap up & Next Steps \n\n\n\n5:00p: Reception provided by host sponsor The Irvine Company \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\nHOST SPONSOR\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTRACK SPONSORS\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nLUNCH SPONSOR URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/socal-ecosystem-leadership-forum-2021/ LOCATION:Spectrum Terrace Conference Center\, 17520 Laguna Canyon Road\, Irvine\, California\, 92618\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/01-A4SCIELF-Ledger-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR