BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alliance for SoCal Innovation - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230412T163509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T163510Z UID:2580-1676480400-1676491200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds© Mastermind | FEBRUARY 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet and network with the leading innovators and professionals in the life sciences industry? Do you have a medical device\, biotech\, or healthcare company or startup that you’re looking to grow? Are you seeking expert guidance on how to navigate your career in medtech or biotech? \nMedTech Minds is the must-attend event for professionals and entrepreneurs in the medical device\, biotech\, and healthcare industry. Hosted by MIX\, this mastermind event will connect you with some of the leading innovators\, thought leaders\, and game changers in the life sciences sector. You’ll participate in high-powered peer-to-peer mentoring\, brainstorming\, and Q&A sessions\, and get valuable insights on how to succeed in the medtech or biotech industry. \nAs a member of this mastermind group\, you’ll benefit from the diverse strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of your peers\, and be able to collaborate\, support\, and advise each other as you work towards success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Sign up for MedTech Minds today! \n—– \nABOUT MASTERMIND EVENTS \nA Mastermind is a small group of peers who share similar interests and goals and meet on a regular basis. The purpose of their meetings is to discuss an issue or problem members are facing\, find answers\, and help each other succeed. \nThe group functions as your Board of Directors. Different strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of the members allows you to brainstorm\, support\, and advise each other. As part of this alliance\, everyone becomes smarter and empowered by the synergy created. \n“This process\, called masterminding\, is one of the most powerful tools for success presented in this book (The Success Principles). I don’t know anybody who has become super successful who has not employed the principle of masterminding.” ˜ The Success Principles– Jack Canfield \nMembers who submit questions have a chance to be in the “hot seat”. The hot seat participant brings up an issue and explains what help they need. The other members ask questions\, delve deeper into a problem\, brainstorm ideas and offer a solution. \n-—- \nADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS \nThis is a unique\, interactive event – and as an added bonus\, if you submit a question about the industry\, your startup\, or your career when you purchase your ticket\, and your question is chosen as one of the 6 featured at the event\, you’ll receive a full refund for your ticket and free admission! \nThis is an indoor event. Please plan to bring a mask if required by mandate due to COVID. Tickets are limited and only 30 attendees will be allowed. \n—– \nSCHEDULE \n5:15-5:45 – Meet and Mingle \n5:45-6:30 – Introduction \n6:30-7:00 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n7:00-7:10 – Break and Mingle \n7:10-7:35 – 2nd Round of Mastermind` \n7:35-7:50 – Brag box or Startup Rapid Pitch \n7:50-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n———– \nTICKETS \nEARLY BIRD PRICING: $20 \nGENERAL ADMISSION PRICING: $30 admission (cards and cash accepted at the door) \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. \nFirst Republic Bank \nFirst Republic is at the forefront of serving healthcare and biotech professionals and their businesses. As you dedicate time to your business\, you need a banking partner who can offer clear\, balanced\, and unbiased advice to help you make important financials decisions that affect your future. Its part of their commitment to providing the medical and biotech communities with extraordinary personal service- now and in the future. \nSyprosoft \nFounded in 2002\, Syprosoft Engineering provides consulting services to the medical devices industry. Our clients range from Fortune 500 size firms to entrepreneurs and innovators sometimes with single-digit number of employees. Clients are based literally around the world\, and our experience includes diagnostic\, therapeutic and surgical devices\, touching nearly every part of the human body. Services cover product development\, regulatory clearance/compliance\, and manufacturing launch \nMedLance \nMedLance is here to revolutionize the way MedTech professionals connect and work together. As a company founded by MedTech experts\, they understand the struggles of finding high-quality\, on-demand resources and the importance of having the relevant information you need to build your dream team. That’s why MedLance is more than just a generic work marketplace – it’s a specialized and powerful tool designed specifically for the MedTech industry. We help product developers and freelancers fill critical talent and knowledge gaps so that the right people can find the right job\, faster and for less. \nOC Startup Council \nThe Startup Council is a local community service association dedicated to helping diverse Orange County startup founders and their teams build successful new high tech\, life sciences\, and software companies. The free directories and services increase the access of all early stage OC tech entrepreneurs and investors to resources\, organizations\, investors\, and events to help accelerate their success. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-mastermind-february-2023-2/ LOCATION:The Cove @ UC Irvine CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Med-Innovation-Exchange-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230327T183746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T183928Z UID:2616-1677693600-1677700800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Climatetech Startup Mixer and Live Pitching DESCRIPTION:Calling all climatetech\, cleantech\, sustainability\, circular economy startups! Join the Cleantech Open to find out more about the world’s longest-running cleantech business accelerator as we kick-off our 2023 program. \nNetwork with fellow entrepreneurs and cleantech enthusiasts\, meet with our Director\, Metro Director\, mentors and ambassadors\, learn about our 2023 accelerator program\, hear from mentors and alumni of the Cleantech Open\, practice your elevator pitch on a friendly audience. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/climatetech-startup-mixer-and-live-pitching/ LOCATION:Blankspaces\, Santa Monica CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GF-winners-JR-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cleantech Open":MAILTO:hq@cleantechopen.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T134500 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230417T170244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T195226Z UID:2789-1678873500-1678887900@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Innovation Discussion and Tour of Illumina DESCRIPTION:Join us for a packed morning of discovery and connection. We’ll start with a private tour of Illumina’s campus and labs\, followed by a roundtable discussion about the strategies and challenges of building an innovation portfolio\, and conclude with a delicious luncheon at La Jolla’s Seasons 52. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/innovation-discussion-and-tour-of-illumina/ LOCATION:Illumina\, 5200 Illumina Way\, San Diego\, California\, 92122 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230301T194043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T194043Z UID:2664-1678896000-1678899600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:How to Recruit\, Develop\, and Retain Top Talent DESCRIPTION:A high-level discussion that empowers small businesses to compete in the marketplace and thrive with limited capital through the strategic use of benefits. \nAll knowledge & experience levels are welcome! \nThis workshop will be delivered online. \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. More info at https://www.hub101.org/twah URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/how-to-recruit-develop-and-retain-top-talent/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ventura County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/This-week-at-Hub101_sq-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230417T171644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193320Z UID:2795-1681377300-1681392600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Edwards Roundtable & Tour DESCRIPTION:This is an invite-only event. A private tour of Edwards’ campus and labs\, followed by a roundtable discussion on the bio-design process and concluding with a luncheon privately catered at Edwards. \n\n\n\nConnect with an impressive group of SoCal’s premier life science and healthcare innovation leaders to discuss the ins and outs of the bio-design process and share our personal perspectives and insights. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/edwards-roundtable-tour/ LOCATION:Edwards Lifesciences\, 1 Edwards Way\,\, Irvine\, California\, 92614 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230412T163441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T163442Z UID:2592-1681925400-1681934400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds© Mastermind | APRIL 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet and network with the leading innovators and professionals in the life sciences industry? Do you have a medical device\, biotech\, or healthcare company or startup that you’re looking to grow? Are you seeking expert guidance on how to navigate your career in medtech or biotech? \nMedTech Minds is the must-attend event for professionals and entrepreneurs in the medical device\, biotech\, and healthcare industry. Hosted by MIX\, this mastermind event will connect you with some of the leading innovators\, thought leaders\, and game changers in the life sciences sector. You’ll participate in high-powered peer-to-peer mentoring\, brainstorming\, and Q&A sessions\, and get valuable insights on how to succeed in the medtech or biotech industry. \nAs a member of this mastermind group\, you’ll benefit from the diverse strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of your peers\, and be able to collaborate\, support\, and advise each other as you work towards success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Sign up for MedTech Minds today! \n—– \nABOUT MASTERMIND EVENTS \nA Mastermind is a small group of peers who share similar interests and goals and meet on a regular basis. The purpose of their meetings is to discuss an issue or problem members are facing\, find answers\, and help each other succeed. \nThe group functions as your Board of Directors. Different strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of the members allows you to brainstorm\, support\, and advise each other. As part of this alliance\, everyone becomes smarter and empowered by the synergy created. \n“This process\, called masterminding\, is one of the most powerful tools for success presented in this book (The Success Principles). I don’t know anybody who has become super successful who has not employed the principle of masterminding.” ˜ The Success Principles– Jack Canfield \nMembers who submit questions have a chance to be in the “hot seat”. The hot seat participant brings up an issue and explains what help they need. The other members ask questions\, delve deeper into a problem\, brainstorm ideas and offer a solution. \n-—- \nADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS \nThis is a unique\, interactive event – and as an added bonus\, if you submit a question about the industry\, your startup\, or your career when you purchase your ticket\, and your question is chosen as one of the 6 featured at the event\, you’ll receive a full refund for your ticket and free admission! \nThis is an indoor event. Please plan to bring a mask if required by mandate due to COVID. Tickets are limited and only 30 attendees will be allowed. \n—– \nSCHEDULE \n5:15-5:45 – Meet and Mingle \n5:45-6:30 – Introduction \n6:30-7:00 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n7:00-7:10 – Break and Mingle \n7:10-7:35 – 2nd Round of Mastermind` \n7:35-7:50 – Brag box or Startup Rapid Pitch \n7:50-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n———– \nTICKETS \nEARLY BIRD PRICING: $20 \nGENERAL ADMISSION PRICING: $30 admission (cards and cash accepted at the door) \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. \nFirst Republic Bank \nFirst Republic is at the forefront of serving healthcare and biotech professionals and their businesses. As you dedicate time to your business\, you need a banking partner who can offer clear\, balanced\, and unbiased advice to help you make important financials decisions that affect your future. Its part of their commitment to providing the medical and biotech communities with extraordinary personal service- now and in the future. \nSyprosoft \nFounded in 2002\, Syprosoft Engineering provides consulting services to the medical devices industry. Our clients range from Fortune 500 size firms to entrepreneurs and innovators sometimes with single-digit number of employees. Clients are based literally around the world\, and our experience includes diagnostic\, therapeutic and surgical devices\, touching nearly every part of the human body. Services cover product development\, regulatory clearance/compliance\, and manufacturing launch \nMedLance \nMedLance is here to revolutionize the way MedTech professionals connect and work together. As a company founded by MedTech experts\, they understand the struggles of finding high-quality\, on-demand resources and the importance of having the relevant information you need to build your dream team. That’s why MedLance is more than just a generic work marketplace – it’s a specialized and powerful tool designed specifically for the MedTech industry. We help product developers and freelancers fill critical talent and knowledge gaps so that the right people can find the right job\, faster and for less. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-mastermind-april-2023/ LOCATION:University Lab Partners\, 5270 California Ave Suite 300\, Irvine\, 92617 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Med-Innovation-Exchange-April.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230505T205555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T181650Z UID:2996-1683651600-1683662400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:SVP Founder Alumni Reception DESCRIPTION:The Alliance is hosting an Alumni Reception for the SoCal companies accepted into the SoCal Venture Pipeline (SVP). This invite-only event will celebrate the entrepreneurial journey of the SVP Alumni companies with food\, drinks\, and good company with fellow founders in a fun relaxed atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThe SVP Alumni will also hear from a panel of successful founders and a VC who can share their advice on what founders should prioritize at this stage of their journey. The panel discussion will include Chris Webb\, Founder and CEO of take out app Chow Now; John Harris\, Cofounder and CEO of EV company Harbinger Motors; and Jennifer Richard\, Investor at Bonfire Ventures. \n\n\n\nThe Alumni Reception is an opportunity to meet other founders in the program\, learn from founders who have raised successfully\, and connect with ecosystem partners. The event is generously underwritten with support by PacWest and UBS \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n5:00pm Networking: participants arrive & mingle; light appetizers and drinks available \n\n\n\n6:00pm Guests sit in panel discussion room; Event begins; Alliance \n\n\n\n6:03pm Venue host\, Dave Whelan\, CEO\, Bioscience LA\, welcomes guests \n\n\n\n6:05pm Founder self introductions \n\n\n\n6:25pm Introduce Panelists \n\n\n\n6:30pm Panel Discussion w/ founder\, Mark\, Pacific Western Bank & Jordan\, UBS \n\n\n\n6:50pm Moderated Q&A \n\n\n\n7:00pm Panel concludes & Open networking; food and drinks available \n\n\n\n8:00pm Event ends \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/svp-founder-alumni-reception/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231108T205841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T205842Z UID:3969-1683743400-1683750600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Wine Tasting - South American Reds DESCRIPTION:The Alliance’s Leadership Engagement and Discussion (LEAD) continues! In conjunction with BioscienceLA\, we’re hosting an evening of networking and wine tasting! This invitation only opportunity will bring together a small group of SoCal leaders to explore the wines of South America. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/wine-tasting-south-american-reds/ LOCATION:BioscienceLA\, 4130 Overland Ave\, Culver City\, California\, 90230\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230530T155557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T213706Z UID:3056-1684422000-1684443600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Alliance/Techstars Leader Roundtable: Digital Transformation DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Techstars host a tour of the USC Viterbi Maker Space followed by a roundtable discussion on digital transformation. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n3:00 – Arrival & registration \n\n\n\n3:15 – Tour of Baum Family Maker Space \n\n\n\n3:45 – Welcome & introductions by attendees \n\n\n\n4:20 – Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n4:55 – Moderated roundtable discussion with all attendees \n\n\n\n5:35 – Transport to cocktails and dinner \n\n\n\n5:45 – Cocktails & Tech Showcase \n\n\n\n6:45 – Dinner \n\n\n\n8:45 – Adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alliance hosts these events to foster community\, collaboration and open exploration of relevant and timely topics with a group of peers and we were thrilled to bring together this particular group of professionals. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/alliance-techstars-leader-roundtable-digital-transformation/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230515T171128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T172132Z UID:3051-1684573200-1684582200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Commercial Space from LEO to Lunar DESCRIPTION:The Southern California Aerospace / Defense business base is booming as Commercial Space or “New Space” companies bring innovation to rockets\, “miniature” satellites\, unmanned air vehicles\, and defense electronics.  The industry is booming in both development and manufacturing.  In parallel today’s vibrant technologies have expanded the tools for entrepreneurs and innovation.  Our speakers will look at these changes\, and the opportunities they are creating for entrepreneurship at all sizes.  This program is designed to provide researchers and entrepreneurs with insights for navigating among the Government and Prime Contractor gatekeepers in commercial efforts.  Join us to hear expert speakers from U.S. Space Force\, industry insiders and entrepreneurial startups.  After the panel discussion there will be audience Q&A along with plenty of networking. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/commercial-space-from-leo-to-lunar/ LOCATION:Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics\, 1216 E California Blvd\, Pasadena\, California\, 91106 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230530T173828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T173828Z UID:3125-1685548800-1685552400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Fundraising in Today's Market | AMA DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Series\, Fundraising in Today’s Market\, continues with an “Ask Me Anything” conversation. \n\n\n\n​​This event is for founders looking to level up their fundraising game and hear from local investors actively investing in SoCal companies.  \n\n\n\n​​This month\, you can ask any questions you have about fundraising with two active Los Angeles investors: Raphael Leopold with Nomadic Ventures and Jeff Diamond with Fika Ventures \n\n\n\n​Take advantage of the opportunity to network and gain valuable insights! URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/fundraising-in-todays-market-ama/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AMA-with-LA-Investors-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230322T170057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T212324Z UID:2768-1686749400-1686772800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:First Look SoCal 2023 DESCRIPTION:The 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 to everyone who participated and attended this year!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead the recap blog about why this was the best First Look SoCal yet. \n\n\n\nICYMI\, check out the full recordings for both fabulous keynotes and all of the startup pitches below. \n\n\n\nBrowse the complete Photo Gallery for pics of the day; a few samples are below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event registration website has all of the agenda details including speaker bios and information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Videos\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Opening Keynote: How JPL Engineers Developed an FDA-Approved Ventilator In 37 Days\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote: How Convergence Unlocks Innovation featuring USC’s Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience\n\n\n\nStartup Fast Pitch Presentations (3 mins) + Judge Q&A (9 mins)\n\n\n\nVideos posted in order of appearance. Some startups requested we not post the videos of their pitch. \n\n\n\n\n\nLife Science Track\n\n\n\nSession 1: Medtech/Diagnostics \n\n\n\n\n\niNanoBio\n\n\n\n\n\nNininger Medical\n\n\n\n\n\nOlmeda Biosciences\n\n\n\n\n\nHemorai\n\n\n\nSession 2: Therapeutics Part 1 \n\n\n\n\n\nMyoGene Bio\n\n\n\n\n\nArmida Labs\n\n\n\n\n\nKaramedica\n\n\n\n\n\nGut-Brain Axis Therapeutics\n\n\n\nSession 3: Therapeutics Part 2 \n\n\n\n\n\nAngel City Bio\n\n\n\n\n\nPurposeBio\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCDR3 Therpeutics\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnology Track\n\n\n\nSession 1: Cleantech/Sustainability \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecies Tracks\n\n\n\n\n\nC-Quester\n\n\n\n\n\nPhlytech\n\n\n\n\n\nA-New Bio\n\n\n\nSession 2: Devices/Hardware \n\n\n\n\n\nPolar\n\n\n\n\n\nActive Membranes\n\n\n\n\n\nDensec\n\n\n\n\n\nRhoman Aerospace Corporation\n\n\n\nSession 3: Computing/Software \n\n\n\n\n\nTeraSpatial\n\n\n\n\n\nPrometheus Credit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nHere’s what some of the startup presenters had to say about their experience in 2022 \n\n\n\n“Great place to network and meet other entrepreneurs/investors in tech” \n\n\n\n“I like the judging panel asking questions. And great attendance” \n\n\n\n“The number of people and companies was just right. Resist the temptation to make it larger. Invaluable opportunity to connect with people directly during breaks\, etc.” \n\n\n\n“It was a great opportunity to get more pitch practice and meet investors” \n\n\n\nEVENT AND PRESENTATION FORMAT \n\n\n\nEach startup presented a 3-minute quick pitch followed by 9 minutes of Q&A led by a panel of leading investors and subject matter experts. Celebrate and connect with investors at the cocktail reception. \n\n\n\nSELECTION CRITERIA \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/or overall potential for impact. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/first-look-socal-2023/ LOCATION:Skirball Cultural Center\, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230726T174356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T210428Z UID:3420-1687359600-1687374000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:A roundtable discussion and networking happy hour at Clocktower Technology Ventures in Santa Monica.This event is an invitation-only\, intimate gathering of SoCal leaders and is the first of a three-part discussion series engaging and leveraging the collective wisdom of SoCal’s most innovative and forward-looking leaders sponsored by City National Bank. Erick Herring will moderate the discussion on the shared challenges across industries that are particularly sensitive to cyber security and fraud after Kimberley Wong and Peter Loo share their perspectives. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/defeating-the-cyber-threat/ LOCATION:Clocktower Ventures\, 225 Santa Monica Blvd\, Floor 10\, Santa Monica\, 90401 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230208T221205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T221206Z UID:2595-1687368600-1687377600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds© Mastermind | JUNE 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet and network with the leading innovators and professionals in the life sciences industry? Do you have a medical device\, biotech\, or healthcare company or startup that you’re looking to grow? Are you seeking expert guidance on how to navigate your career in medtech or biotech? \nMedTech Minds is the must-attend event for professionals and entrepreneurs in the medical device\, biotech\, and healthcare industry. Hosted by MIX\, this mastermind event will connect you with some of the leading innovators\, thought leaders\, and game changers in the life sciences sector. You’ll participate in high-powered peer-to-peer mentoring\, brainstorming\, and Q&A sessions\, and get valuable insights on how to succeed in the medtech or biotech industry. \nAs a member of this mastermind group\, you’ll benefit from the diverse strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of your peers\, and be able to collaborate\, support\, and advise each other as you work towards success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Sign up for MedTech Minds today! \n—– \nABOUT MASTERMIND EVENTS \nA Mastermind is a small group of peers who share similar interests and goals and meet on a regular basis. The purpose of their meetings is to discuss an issue or problem members are facing\, find answers\, and help each other succeed. \nThe group functions as your Board of Directors. Different strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of the members allows you to brainstorm\, support\, and advise each other. As part of this alliance\, everyone becomes smarter and empowered by the synergy created. \n“This process\, called masterminding\, is one of the most powerful tools for success presented in this book (The Success Principles). I don’t know anybody who has become super successful who has not employed the principle of masterminding.” ˜ The Success Principles– Jack Canfield \nMembers who submit questions have a chance to be in the “hot seat”. The hot seat participant brings up an issue and explains what help they need. The other members ask questions\, delve deeper into a problem\, brainstorm ideas and offer a solution. \n-—- \nADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS \nThis is a unique\, interactive event – and as an added bonus\, if you submit a question about the industry\, your startup\, or your career when you purchase your ticket\, and your question is chosen as one of the 6 featured at the event\, you’ll receive a full refund for your ticket and free admission! \nThis is an indoor event. Please plan to bring a mask if required by mandate due to COVID. Tickets are limited and only 30 attendees will be allowed. \n—– \nSCHEDULE \n5:15-5:45 – Meet and Mingle \n5:45-6:30 – Introduction \n6:30-7:00 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n7:00-7:10 – Break and Mingle \n7:10-7:35 – 2nd Round of Mastermind` \n7:35-7:50 – Brag box or Startup Rapid Pitch \n7:50-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n———– \nTICKETS \nEARLY BIRD PRICING: $20 \nGENERAL ADMISSION PRICING: $30 admission (cards and cash accepted at the door) \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. \nFirst Republic Bank \nFirst Republic is at the forefront of serving healthcare and biotech professionals and their businesses. As you dedicate time to your business\, you need a banking partner who can offer clear\, balanced\, and unbiased advice to help you make important financials decisions that affect your future. Its part of their commitment to providing the medical and biotech communities with extraordinary personal service- now and in the future. \nSyprosoft \nFounded in 2002\, Syprosoft Engineering provides consulting services to the medical devices industry. Our clients range from Fortune 500 size firms to entrepreneurs and innovators sometimes with single-digit number of employees. Clients are based literally around the world\, and our experience includes diagnostic\, therapeutic and surgical devices\, touching nearly every part of the human body. Services cover product development\, regulatory clearance/compliance\, and manufacturing launch \nMedLance \nMedLance is here to revolutionize the way MedTech professionals connect and work together. As a company founded by MedTech experts\, they understand the struggles of finding high-quality\, on-demand resources and the importance of having the relevant information you need to build your dream team. That’s why MedLance is more than just a generic work marketplace – it’s a specialized and powerful tool designed specifically for the MedTech industry. We help product developers and freelancers fill critical talent and knowledge gaps so that the right people can find the right job\, faster and for less. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-mastermind-june-2023/ LOCATION:University Lab Partners\, 5270 California Ave Suite 300\, Irvine\, 92617 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T134500 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230727T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T181050Z UID:3424-1689591600-1689601500@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Caltech Campus Tour & Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Agenda12:15Andy intro by sharing a conversation had w/ Gary Michelson after First Look.12:20Gary set up luncheon conversation before the group orders lunch12:30Order lunch12:40Alex grounds Gary’s thesis with research1:00Lunch arrives1:10Open up to what other people are doing URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/caltech-campus-tour-roundtable/ LOCATION:The Athenaeum\, 551 S Hill Ave\, Pasadena\, California\, 91106 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230727T185645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T211716Z UID:3427-1689696000-1689706800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:San Diego Day Cruise DESCRIPTION:A very special version of our Leadership Engagement and Discussion (LEAD) series of events. We will be embarking on a San Diego Bay cruise aboard the magnificent 62 foot catamaran “Chim Chim.” While enjoying views of the beautiful downtown of San Diego\, the Midway\, and the Coronado bridge\, you will have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations and explore potential collaborations that can shape the future of innovation in our region. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/san-diego-day-cruise/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230703T221652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T221653Z UID:3224-1691672400-1691694000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:ENP-UCI 3rd Annual Growth & Scale Summit - Corporate Innovation DESCRIPTION:Held at UCI Beall Applied Innovation \nTopics Include: \nRe-evaluating your value proposition for market relevancy & resiliency – creating a Roadmap for 2023 and beyond\nOvercoming “Leap Bias” – hurdling challenges at each stage of growth\nDeveloping an inclusive culture and team focused on a core purpose\nLeveraging and integrating technology/processes that scale with you \nCurrent Speakers: \nJoshua Kreitzer\, Founder & CEO of Channel Bakers\nWing Lam Owner\, Wahoo’s Fish Taco\nMichelle Beauchamp\, Leadership & DEI Consultant\, The Champ Group\nFeyzi Fatehi\, CEO\, Corent Technology\, Inc\nJohn Marler\, Director of Global ESG\, Ingram Micro\nDelilah Panio\, Vice President\, U.S. Capital Formation\, Toronto Stock Exchange / TSX Venture Exchange\nCedric Harris\, Chief Research Officer (CRO)\, EverythingBlockchain\, Inc\nSandeep Pandya \, CEO at Everguard.ai\nErrol Arkilic\, Chief Innovation Officer UCI\, Executive Director UCI Beall Applied Innovation (BAI)\nDr. Anita Polite Wilson\, C-Suite Trusted Advisor\nScott Kitcher\, President & CEO at Sustain SoCal\nPankaj Patel\, Founder and CEO\, Nile Global\nSam King\, CEO\, King’s Seafood\nBill Edwards\, CEO\, Edwards Global Services\, Inc.\nAlicia Whitney\, CEO\, Prjkt Hospitality & Concessions Group\nHenry DeVries\, CEO\, INDIE Books International\, Forbes.com Columnist\nMarvin Sepe\, SVP\, CTC Global\nHelena Ferrari\, GPHR\, PHR\, Managing HR Consultant\, The HRRx\nJoel Manfredo\, Chief Information & Innovation Digital Officer\, MPI URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/enp-uci-3rd-annual-growth-scale-summit-corporate-innovation/ LOCATION:The Cove at UCI\, California Avenue # 100\, Irvine\, CA CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/August-10-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230710T223419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T173242Z UID:3306-1692201600-1692205200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:AMA with Leading Innovation Law Firm: Wilson Sonsini DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Series\, Fundraising in Today’s Market\, continues with an “Ask Me Anything” conversation. \n\n\n\nThis event series is for founders looking to level up their fundraising game and gain insights from investors and experts who can help SoCal founders prepare for fundraising. \n\n\n\nThis month\, ask your questions about raising capital to leading innovation law attorney\, Kenji (Ken) Funahashi\, at Wilson Sonsini. Ken has deep experience and insights gained decades of advising entrepreneurs\, corporations\, strategic investors\, angel investors\, venture capital funds\, and private equity funds engaged in business operations in California and throughout the world. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/ama-with-leading-innovation-law-firm-wilson-sonsini/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AMA-with-WSGR-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230208T221234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T221235Z UID:2598-1692207000-1692216000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds© Mastermind | AUGUST 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet and network with the leading innovators and professionals in the life sciences industry? Do you have a medical device\, biotech\, or healthcare company or startup that you’re looking to grow? Are you seeking expert guidance on how to navigate your career in medtech or biotech? \nMedTech Minds is the must-attend event for professionals and entrepreneurs in the medical device\, biotech\, and healthcare industry. Hosted by MIX\, this mastermind event will connect you with some of the leading innovators\, thought leaders\, and game changers in the life sciences sector. You’ll participate in high-powered peer-to-peer mentoring\, brainstorming\, and Q&A sessions\, and get valuable insights on how to succeed in the medtech or biotech industry. \nAs a member of this mastermind group\, you’ll benefit from the diverse strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of your peers\, and be able to collaborate\, support\, and advise each other as you work towards success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Sign up for MedTech Minds today! \n—– \nABOUT MASTERMIND EVENTS \nA Mastermind is a small group of peers who share similar interests and goals and meet on a regular basis. The purpose of their meetings is to discuss an issue or problem members are facing\, find answers\, and help each other succeed. \nThe group functions as your Board of Directors. Different strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of the members allows you to brainstorm\, support\, and advise each other. As part of this alliance\, everyone becomes smarter and empowered by the synergy created. \n“This process\, called masterminding\, is one of the most powerful tools for success presented in this book (The Success Principles). I don’t know anybody who has become super successful who has not employed the principle of masterminding.” ˜ The Success Principles– Jack Canfield \nMembers who submit questions have a chance to be in the “hot seat”. The hot seat participant brings up an issue and explains what help they need. The other members ask questions\, delve deeper into a problem\, brainstorm ideas and offer a solution. \n-—- \nADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS \nThis is a unique\, interactive event – and as an added bonus\, if you submit a question about the industry\, your startup\, or your career when you purchase your ticket\, and your question is chosen as one of the 6 featured at the event\, you’ll receive a full refund for your ticket and free admission! \nThis is an indoor event. Please plan to bring a mask if required by mandate due to COVID. Tickets are limited and only 30 attendees will be allowed. \n—– \nSCHEDULE \n5:15-5:45 – Meet and Mingle \n5:45-6:30 – Introduction \n6:30-7:00 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n7:00-7:10 – Break and Mingle \n7:10-7:35 – 2nd Round of Mastermind` \n7:35-7:50 – Brag box or Startup Rapid Pitch \n7:50-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n———– \nTICKETS \nEARLY BIRD PRICING: $20 \nGENERAL ADMISSION PRICING: $30 admission (cards and cash accepted at the door) \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. \nFirst Republic Bank \nFirst Republic is at the forefront of serving healthcare and biotech professionals and their businesses. As you dedicate time to your business\, you need a banking partner who can offer clear\, balanced\, and unbiased advice to help you make important financials decisions that affect your future. Its part of their commitment to providing the medical and biotech communities with extraordinary personal service- now and in the future. \nSyprosoft \nFounded in 2002\, Syprosoft Engineering provides consulting services to the medical devices industry. Our clients range from Fortune 500 size firms to entrepreneurs and innovators sometimes with single-digit number of employees. Clients are based literally around the world\, and our experience includes diagnostic\, therapeutic and surgical devices\, touching nearly every part of the human body. Services cover product development\, regulatory clearance/compliance\, and manufacturing launch \nMedLance \nMedLance is here to revolutionize the way MedTech professionals connect and work together. As a company founded by MedTech experts\, they understand the struggles of finding high-quality\, on-demand resources and the importance of having the relevant information you need to build your dream team. That’s why MedLance is more than just a generic work marketplace – it’s a specialized and powerful tool designed specifically for the MedTech industry. We help product developers and freelancers fill critical talent and knowledge gaps so that the right people can find the right job\, faster and for less. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-mastermind-august-2023/ LOCATION:University Lab Partners\, 5270 California Ave Suite 300\, Irvine\, 92617 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230831T184434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T211912Z UID:3531-1694539800-1694547000@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Fundraising in Today’s Startup Market DESCRIPTION:​Are you looking for guidance on raising capital for your venture? We invite you to our upcoming in-person Founder’s event in Culver City\, “Fundraising in Today’s Startup Market. \n\n\n\n​Join us for this exclusive event to get your questions answered by an expert panel of VCs from Zhenni Liu (MaC Ventures); Jeff Bocan (Okapi Venture Capital); and Petra Griffith (Wedbush Ventures). It’s the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights with like-minded entrepreneurs in the SoCal Startup community. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. \n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/fundraising-in-todays-startup-market/ LOCATION:BioscienceLA\, 4130 Overland Ave\, Culver City\, California\, 90230\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T184500 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231108T212203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T212204Z UID:3974-1694799000-1694803500@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Population Health Discussion & Cocktails DESCRIPTION:This timely topic is sure to elicit a lively conversation and therefore we’ve arranged for cocktails and small bites afterwards to provide a relaxed networking opportunity before heading out for the remainder of our evening. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/population-health-discussion-cocktails/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231104T032535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T032536Z UID:3795-1695229200-1695236400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Keeping California Golden DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for SoCal Innovation has arranged for Marina Salinas to moderate a discussion between Steve Westly and Dee Dee Myers on “Keeping California Golden.” We will be discussing several key issues that are impeding business growth in California\, including high taxes\, high cost of living\, regulatory burdens\, and infrastructure challenges. The discussion will explore these issues and identify potential solutions\, especially in the context of other emerging dynamic economies that pose a growing challenge to California’s economic leadership. \n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/keeping-california-golden/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230925T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231025T235108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T235116Z UID:3601-1695664800-1695670200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Women in Business: Paths To Executive Careers DESCRIPTION:Hub101’s Women in Business Event Series is a quarterly series that aims to empower collective growth through shared experiences\, inspiring stories\, and invaluable insights. \nWe are excited to welcome Karina Castagna\, SVP OptimizeRx\, Janna Jagoe\, Senior Director\, Market Access\, Abbott\, and Helen McBride\, Operating Partner\, BOLD Capital Partners\, as our speakers! We will be announcing more event details shortly\, but you can still RSVP in the meantime\, as you won’t want to miss it! \nAll are welcome! \nAgenda \n6:00 Arrivals and networking\n6:10 Welcome\n6:15 Moderated panel\n7:00 Q&A and Networking to close URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/women-in-business-paths-to-executive-careers/ LOCATION:Hub 101\, 31416 Agoura Rd #105\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ventura County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Women-in-Tech-Event-Hub101_Zubi-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T235959 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230124T170326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T170358Z UID:2512-1695686400-1695859199@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MOVE America DESCRIPTION:Where disruptive technology and innovation drive much needed change – the #1 tech\, mobility and start-ups show in America! \n#MOVEAmerica2023 is THE meeting place for the world’s transport tech and mobility giants. MOVE America has become a critical meeting place for buyers & sellers across the mobility value chain. In 2022 over 3\,000 mobility professionals attended the event\, with 5\,000 expected to attend in 2023. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/move-america/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MOVE-america-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231026T193124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T191358Z UID:3805-1695744000-1695747600@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:AMA with Healthcare Investors: Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health and OCV Partners DESCRIPTION:An AMA webinar focusing on founders building businesses in Healthcare (Healthtech\, Healthcare SaaS\, Digital Health\, MedTech\, and Therapeutics) and featuring leading healthcare investors Jay Goss at Wavemaker Three-Sixty and Chris Bostick at OCV Partners. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/ama-with-healthcare-investors-wavemaker-three-sixty-health-and-ocv-partners/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AMA-with-Wavemaker-360-and-OCV-Partners-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231026T192710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T192711Z UID:3799-1696957200-1696964400@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:SVP Founder Event - Santa Barbara DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for guidance on raising capital for your venture? We invite you to our upcoming in-person Founder’s event in Santa Barbara\, “Fundraising in Today’s Startup Market.” \n\n\n\n​Join us for this exclusive event to hear from how Santa Barbara-based founder\, Woody Sears at Autio\, raised his latest funding round. \n\n\n\n​The event will also include investors Julie Henley McNamara (Entrada Ventures)\, Mike Tucker (ScOp Venture Capital)\, Ken Funahashi (Wilson Sonsini) who will share their perspective on the early stage venture market on a panel moderated by Mark diTargaini (Pacific Western Bank). \n\n\n\n​It’s the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights with like-minded entrepreneurs in the Santa Barbara startup community. Appetizers and drinks will be served due to the generous support of Countsy. \n\n\n\nRead Erics Blog: Mastering the Art of Fundraising: Insights from Experts in Santa Barbara’s Startup Ecosystem here URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/svp-founder-event-santa-barbara/ LOCATION:SB Biergarten\, 11 Anacapa St\, Santa Barbara\, California\, 93101 CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/e008ff77-36ef-4b68-a211-8bd26f536657.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231026T210656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T221713Z UID:3812-1697619600-1697641200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:The 5th Annual SoCal Ecosystem Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:Our 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 will convene a diverse cross section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated one-day intensive workshop to learn\, share best practices\, connect with key partners and generate a coordinated strategy to tackle shared challenges and opportunities. This event is invite-only and free of charge\, thanks to our sponsors Hines\, Verizon\, Sunstone Management\, and Annenberg Tech | The Annenberg Foundation. \n\n\n\n​This year’s forum is focused on making SoCal more competitive — nationally and within California — in attracting investment through public and private funding sources. The primary audience for the discussions will be representatives from SoCal ecosystem-focused organizations such as economic development agencies\, accelerators\, regional and industry-specific startup support organizations\, as well as local\, state\, and federal government agencies who fund economic development. \n\n\n\n​Forum Goals:\n\n\n\n\n​Connect the key people and organizations working to drive economic development and prosperity within SoCal’s innovation ecosystem\n\n\n\n\n\n​Identify trends and available opportunities to fund economic development initiatives so that ecosystem stakeholders can best prepare and align resources to capitalize on the appropriate funding sources for their communities\n\n\n\n​Instigate and support deeper relationships between SoCal’s innovation ecosystem leaders to ensure improved coordination of effort and collaboration within the region\n\n\n\n\n​Agenda:\n\n\n\n​9:00 AM: Informal networking \n\n\n\n​Come early for coffee and refreshments while you (re)connect with colleagues. \n\n\n\n​​10:00 AM: Welcome \n\n\n\n​Kicking off the day with comments from Alliance staff and welcome from Doug Holte\, CEO at EXP by Hines\, our host and venue sponsor. \n\n\n\n​10:15: Introductions: Who’s in the room? \n\n\n\n​​Each attendee will share a quick (10 second) summary of your organization and the role you play in the ecosystem. Roles could include: Investor\, Government\, Ecosystem Support Org\, Corporate\, Academic Institution\, Service Provider (e.g. Banking\, Legal\, Accounting). \n\n\n\n​Led by our emcee and program facilitator\, Juan Ceva \n\n\n\n​10:30a: Conversation Round 1. Funding Economic Development. Sponsored by Verizon \n\n\n\n​What economic development priorities are getting funding\, and how can the SoCal ecosystem best prepare? Panel discussion with regional funders featuring representatives from government agencies and philanthropic foundations where we will learn about upcoming funding opportunities\, debrief about past experiences\, and gain insights into the evolving trends for funding economic development programs.  \n\n\n\n​Speakers: Wilfred Marshall (US Economic Development Administration)\, Deepak Bahl (USC Center for Economic Development)\, Chris Earl (CA GO BIZ)\, Shaun Randolph (LA N Sync / California Community Foundation)\, Stephanie Holloway (LA County). Moderator: Stacy Cumberbatch (Blended Impact Labs) \n\n\n\n​​11:25a: Break + Networking \n\n\n\n​​11:45a: Conversation Round 2. Launching Public / Private Partnerships (PPPs) That Work. Sponsored by Sunstone Management \n\n\n\n​A group discussion led by experts who have launched numerous successful PPPs and are eager to share insights from their past collaborations and best practices to enable you to achieve impact that is aligned with your mission.  \n\n\n\n​Speakers: John Keisler\, CEO of Sunstone Management and Jesus Roman\, VP State and Local Government Affairs at Verizon Communications. \n\n\n\n​​12:15p: Lunch Break at Hangar 24. Sponsored by Hines \n\n\n\n​​1:00p: Workshop: How can the SoCal innovation ecosystem be more effective at bringing investment to the region that funds high impact economic development programs? Sponsored by Annenberg Tech | Annenberg Foundation \n\n\n\n​​​An interactive group discussion on how the region’s key stakeholder groups can effectively coordinate efforts and resources to go after potentially transformative funding opportunities collaboratively. We’ll identify the key initiatives (e.g. grants\, PPPs)\, essential organizations to include in those initiatives\, and how we can proactively utilize (or forge) alliances and effective partnerships to best accomplish our regional funding goals. \n\n\n\n​​2:30p: Wrap Up Discussion: summarizing the day and forging a plan for next steps and action. \n\n\n\n​3:00p: Program concludes URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/the-5th-annual-socal-ecosystem-leadership-forum/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20230208T221259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T235027Z UID:2600-1697650200-1697659200@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:MedTech Minds© Mastermind | OCTOBER 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to meet and network with the leading innovators and professionals in the life sciences industry? Do you have a medical device\, biotech\, or healthcare company or startup that you’re looking to grow? Are you seeking expert guidance on how to navigate your career in medtech or biotech? \nMedTech Minds is the must-attend event for professionals and entrepreneurs in the medical device\, biotech\, and healthcare industry. Hosted by MIX\, this mastermind event will connect you with some of the leading innovators\, thought leaders\, and game changers in the life sciences sector. You’ll participate in high-powered peer-to-peer mentoring\, brainstorming\, and Q&A sessions\, and get valuable insights on how to succeed in the medtech or biotech industry. \nAs a member of this mastermind group\, you’ll benefit from the diverse strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of your peers\, and be able to collaborate\, support\, and advise each other as you work towards success. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Sign up for MedTech Minds today! \n—– \nABOUT MASTERMIND EVENTS \nA Mastermind is a small group of peers who share similar interests and goals and meet on a regular basis. The purpose of their meetings is to discuss an issue or problem members are facing\, find answers\, and help each other succeed. \nThe group functions as your Board of Directors. Different strengths\, wisdom\, and experience of the members allows you to brainstorm\, support\, and advise each other. As part of this alliance\, everyone becomes smarter and empowered by the synergy created. \n“This process\, called masterminding\, is one of the most powerful tools for success presented in this book (The Success Principles). I don’t know anybody who has become super successful who has not employed the principle of masterminding.” ˜ The Success Principles– Jack Canfield \nMembers who submit questions have a chance to be in the “hot seat”. The hot seat participant brings up an issue and explains what help they need. The other members ask questions\, delve deeper into a problem\, brainstorm ideas and offer a solution. \n-—- \nADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS \nThis is a unique\, interactive event – and as an added bonus\, if you submit a question about the industry\, your startup\, or your career when you purchase your ticket\, and your question is chosen as one of the 6 featured at the event\, you’ll receive a full refund for your ticket and free admission! \nThis is an indoor event. Please plan to bring a mask if required by mandate due to COVID. Tickets are limited and only 30 attendees will be allowed. \n—– \nSCHEDULE \n5:15-5:45 – Meet and Mingle \n5:45-6:30 – Introduction \n6:30-7:00 – 1st Round of Mastermind \n7:00-7:10 – Break and Mingle \n7:10-7:35 – 2nd Round of Mastermind` \n7:35-7:50 – Brag box or Startup Rapid Pitch \n7:50-8:00 – Closing and mingling \n———– \nTICKETS \nEARLY BIRD PRICING: $20 \nGENERAL ADMISSION PRICING: $30 admission (cards and cash accepted at the door) \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. \nFirst Republic Bank \nFirst Republic is at the forefront of serving healthcare and biotech professionals and their businesses. As you dedicate time to your business\, you need a banking partner who can offer clear\, balanced\, and unbiased advice to help you make important financials decisions that affect your future. Its part of their commitment to providing the medical and biotech communities with extraordinary personal service- now and in the future. \nSyprosoft \nFounded in 2002\, Syprosoft Engineering provides consulting services to the medical devices industry. Our clients range from Fortune 500 size firms to entrepreneurs and innovators sometimes with single-digit number of employees. Clients are based literally around the world\, and our experience includes diagnostic\, therapeutic and surgical devices\, touching nearly every part of the human body. Services cover product development\, regulatory clearance/compliance\, and manufacturing launch \nMedLance \nMedLance is here to revolutionize the way MedTech professionals connect and work together. As a company founded by MedTech experts\, they understand the struggles of finding high-quality\, on-demand resources and the importance of having the relevant information you need to build your dream team. That’s why MedLance is more than just a generic work marketplace – it’s a specialized and powerful tool designed specifically for the MedTech industry. We help product developers and freelancers fill critical talent and knowledge gaps so that the right people can find the right job\, faster and for less. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/medtech-minds-mastermind-october-2023/ LOCATION:University Lab Partners\, 5270 California Ave Suite 300\, Irvine\, 92617 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Innovation Exchange":MAILTO:info@medinnovationexchange.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231025T234900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T234902Z UID:3499-1697824800-1698004800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Conejo Valley DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build a startup\, find customers\, and pitch for cash prizes within 54 thrilling hours. \nTechstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days (Friday-Sunday)\, you’ll make significant strides toward creating a business\, in addition to connecting with the right people and resources and meeting the very best mentors\, investors\, and potential co-founders…and maybe even start that business! \nFree for students\, use code: STUDENTSWCV \nHow Does it Work? \nParticipants come together on Friday\, Oct. 20\, at 6 p.m. to form teams and select a startup idea to work on. Eat food\, play startup games\, and network. \nWork into the night and return on Saturday for workshops on starting a business\, talking to customers\, creating a pitch deck\, and more. You’ll also learn how to create a functioning prototype…no coding skills required! There are also mentor sessions to get feedback and ask questions from people in our community…and more food! \nSunday starts with more team time\, pitch practice\, and then in the evening\, the teams present their startup ideas to a panel of judges for cash prizes! \nIf you’re curious to learn more\, you can register as an observer and join us on Friday evening for dinner and kickoff games and hear the startup ideas pitched. Maybe you’ll even join a team! URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/startup-weekend-conejo-valley/ LOCATION:Hub 101\, 31416 Agoura Rd #105\, Westlake Village\, CA\, 91361\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ventura County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alliancesocal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_9429-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T021551 CREATED:20231026T191400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T191401Z UID:3807-1698073200-1698076800@alliancesocal.org SUMMARY:AMA with Cerracap Ventures and SNØCAP Ventures DESCRIPTION:​The Alliance Series\, Ask Me Anything\, continues with the opportunity to ask Abhi Mukherjee (Operating Partner at CerraCap Ventures) and Shrina Kurani (Managing Partner @ SNØCAP)\, questions about funding your startup. \n\n\n\n​This event series is for founders looking to level up their fundraising game and gain insights from investors and experts who can help SoCal founders prepare for fundraising. \n\n\n\n​This month\, ask your questions about raising capital to CerraCap Ventures which focuses on early-stage technology investments in Healthcare\, Cyber Security and Planet Tech; and to SNØCAP which focuses on early-stage\, profit-oriented platforms that directly and indirectly solve the climate crisis. URL:https://alliancesocal.org/event/ama-with-cerracap-ventures-and-snocap-ventures/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Alliance Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for SoCal Innovation":MAILTO:info@alliancesocal.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR