🚀 LA Tech Week 2025

Complete Strategic Guide with Secondary Options for Sevenfold.io

October 13-19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA

"Strategic marketing for startups building the future"

🎯 Event Priority System & Focus Distribution

🥇 TOP PRIORITY Web3 + AI Crossover (50% focus)
🥈 HIGH PRIORITY Pure Web3/Crypto (30% focus)
🥉 MEDIUM PRIORITY Pure AI Events (20% focus)

📋 Executive Summary & Critical Actions

🚨 IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES

  • TODAY: RSVP for D-LineSummit (Mon 2-5:30 PM)
  • APPLY: AI Founders Dinner (Thu evening)
  • REGISTER: Web3 & AI Pitch Competition (Wed AM)
  • BOOK: Startup World Cup (Fri full day)
  • 🔥 URGENT: Prediction Markets event (49/150 spots left)

Budget: Most events FREE, $200-500 for premium VIP options

📅 Complete Week At-A-Glance Overview

Strategic schedule optimized for Web3/AI business development opportunities

Time Mon 10/13 Tue 10/14 Wed 10/15 Thu 10/16 Fri 10/17 Weekend
8-10 AM
Amplifying Scientific Innovation
Virtual
Virtual Event
10-12 PM
HIIT & Hustle Launch
Venice Beach
Tech Week
Web3 & AI Pitch Competition
Venice
Register
2-5 PM
D-LineSummit: AI+Web3+FinTech
Los Angeles
PRIORITY RSVP
Creativity in Age of AI
Santa Monica
a16z Event
Building AI Startup Panel
TBA
Mucker Capital
Startup World Cup ($1M)
Santa Monica
Must Register
5-7 PM
FinTech & Payments
Santa Monica Promenade
JPMorgan
Startup Arena
Santa Monica
Funded Startups
Prediction Markets Deep Dive
TBA
Kalshi - 49/150 spots
6-9 PM
Crypto Unplugged: a16z
Santa Monica
Priority RSVP
DTLA Meetup @BASE
5th & Broadway
$39.99
Tech Media Rooftop
Venice - Hummingbird House
Exclusive
7-10 PM
AI Founders Dinner
Premium Venue
Apply Now
Future Money Panel
TBA
xAI Executive
Pickleball Social
Wolf + Bear
Casual

Monday, October 13, 2025

🌊 WEST SIDE LAUNCH DAY | Santa Monica & Venice Focus
🥇 TOP PRIORITY

D-LineSummit '25: AI, FinTech & DLT Integration

⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
📍 Los Angeles (venue TBA)
💰 Free with RSVP
🎯 PERFECT ALIGNMENT: "Dynamic intersection of Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, and Distributed Ledger Technology." This event combines ALL your priorities: Web3 + AI + FinTech startups that need marketing services.
Web3 AI FinTech DLT

💼 BD Strategy:

Target Prospects: FinTech startups using AI & blockchain, DeFi protocols, AI-powered trading platforms. Perfect clients for Sevenfold.io's specialized marketing.

💼 NETWORKING

HIIT & Hustle: LA Tech Week Launch (100+ VCs)

⏰ Morning
📍 Venice Beach
💰 Free
🔥 ELITE NETWORKING: "100 VCs and founders... next generation collaboration" + AI-powered Boardy matching for pre-event connections!
100+ VCs AI Matching Elite
💼 NETWORKING

Let's Talk Fintech & Payments

⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT
📍 Santa Monica Promenade
💰 Free
J.P. Morgan Fintech & Payments team event. Fireside chat with Payabli CEO on scaling payments infrastructure. Strong Web3 overlap potential.
FinTech Payments JPMorgan

📋 Secondary Event Options - Monday, October 13

Alternative events for flexible scheduling or co-worker assignments

🥉 MEDIUM PRIORITY

Amplifying Scientific Innovation: AI & Translational Science

⏰ 8:00 AM PDT | 📍 Virtual Event | 💰 Free
Virtual Panel: Dr. Sophia Ononye hosts discussion on AI transforming translational science, storytelling, and health equity. Features speakers from BioscienceLA, Cal State LA, and Health Collaboration Partners. Near 2M podcast reach.
AI BioTech Health Equity Virtual
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

🔥 HEAVY NETWORKING DAY | Santa Monica Focus + Premium Events
🥈 HIGH PRIORITY

Crypto Unplugged: Fireside Chat with a16z + Fenwick

⏰ Evening
📍 Santa Monica
💰 Free (RSVP required)
🎯 PERFECT WEB3 TARGET: "Candid conversation in crypto space. Founders, investors, legal minds shaping blockchain, digital assets, decentralized technologies."
Crypto Blockchain a16z Fenwick

💼 Perfect Web3 BD Target:

a16z crypto team + legal experts + Web3 founders = companies needing specialized marketing for blockchain/crypto products.

🥇 TOP PRIORITY

Startup Arena - Funded Companies Pitching

⏰ October 14, 2025
📍 Santa Monica
💰 Ticket required
💰 DIRECT SALES TARGET: Major startup pitch event with funded companies. Perfect for finding startups with budget for growth/marketing services.
Funded Startups VCs Present BD Opportunity
🥉 MEDIUM PRIORITY

Creativity in the Age of AI (a16z + HSBC)

⏰ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Santa Monica, CA
💰 Free (Invitation only)
Panel: Andrew Chen (a16z GP), Jamie Byrne (Promise Co-Founder), Bonnie Rosen (Disney Accelerator GM). Moderated by HSBC Global Head.
AI a16z Disney HSBC

📋 Secondary Event Options - Tuesday, October 14

Alternative events for flexible scheduling or co-worker assignments

💼 NETWORKING

Additional Networking Opportunities

⏰ Various Times | 📍 West Side | 💰 Varies
Note: Several Partiful events were access-restricted during analysis. Monitor Luma LA Tech Week and official calendar for last-minute additions and open events.
Check Luma Updates

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

🚀 STRATEGIC SPLIT DAY | AM: West Side → 3PM Travel → PM: DTLA
🥇 TOP PRIORITY

Web3 & AI Pitch Competition

⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Venice
💰 Ticketed event
🎯 PERFECT CROSSOVER: Ga^3in Ventures Web3 Syndicate. "6-8 teams present Web3 + AI innovation" with VCs and networking. Exactly your target market!
Web3 AI VCs Pitch Competition

🎯 PERFECT ALIGNMENT:

Web3 + AI companies with funding presenting to VCs. These are exactly the companies that need Sevenfold.io's specialized services.

💼 NETWORKING

DTLA Tech Week Community Meetup @BASE

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 5th & Broadway, Downtown LA
💰 $39.99
Downtown LA tech community hub. Perfect for meeting DTLA startup ecosystem and companies based downtown.
Community DTLA BASE Venue

📋 Secondary Event Options - Wednesday, October 15

Alternative events for flexible scheduling or co-worker assignments

💼 NETWORKING

Mid-Week Networking Opportunities

⏰ Various Times | 📍 West Side & DTLA | 💰 Varies
Strategy: Wednesday offers flexibility for 1-on-1 meetings with contacts made Monday/Tuesday. Use this day for deeper business development conversations while co-workers cover secondary events.
Strategic Day 1-on-1 Meetings

Thursday, October 16, 2025

💼 PREMIUM VC & FOUNDER DAY | High-Value Networking Events
🥇 TOP PRIORITY

AI Founders Dinner (Elite Curated Event)

⏰ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Premium venue (TBA)
💰 Free (Approval Required)
🎯 ELITE NETWORKING: "Hand-picked mix of founders, investors, and leaders in AI." Small group for deep discussions. Hosted by Fidelity Private Shares, Emerging LA, Sunset Ventures.
AI Leaders Elite VCs Curated

💎 Premium Networking:

Highest quality AI networking. Small group = quality conversations with funded AI founders needing growth marketing.

📋 Secondary Event Options - Thursday, October 16

High-value alternative events - some are actually PRIMARY quality!

🥈 HIGH PRIORITY

Prediction Markets Deep Dive (Kalshi Sponsored)

⏰ Evening | 📍 TBA | 💰 Free | ⚠️ 49/150 spots left
🎯 PERFECT WEB3+FINTECH: "Join founders, traders, investors, creators for deep dive into future of prediction markets. Trends, regulation, platforms." Sponsored by Kalshi - first CFTC regulated exchange for event contracts. URGENT: Limited spots remaining!
Prediction Markets RegTech CFTC Regulated Trading
🚨 RSVP NOW (Limited Spots)
💼 PREMIUM NETWORKING

Tech Media Rooftop @ Hummingbird House

⏰ Evening | 📍 Venice - Exclusive Venue | 💰 Invitation Only
🎯 ELITE MEDIA ACCESS: "Rooftop evening with leading tech journalists. Cap V moderates discussion with Cory Weinberg (The Information), Alex Heath (Sources), Ben Bergman (Business Insider)." Hosted at legendary Hummingbird House where "countless deals have sparked."
Top Tech Media Exclusive Venue PR Opportunity Venice Rooftop
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Friday, October 17, 2025

🏆 FINALE & BIG OPPORTUNITIES | Major Pitch Events & VIP Networking
🥇 TOP PRIORITY

Startup World Cup LA Regional ($1M Prize)

⏰ Full Day Event
📍 Santa Monica
💰 Free with RSVP
💰 ULTIMATE BD TARGET: "Startups compete for $1 million investment prize." Hosted by Syndicate AI, Hustle Fund, Alumni Ventures. Funded startups pitching to top VCs.
Major VCs $1M Prize Funded Startups AI Companies

💼 Ultimate Sales Opportunity:

Companies competing for $1M have serious funding and growth ambitions. Perfect prospects for comprehensive marketing services.

💼 NETWORKING

Unlocking Founder Liquidity @ Lakers VIP Box

⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Lakers VIP Box
💰 Premium ($200-500)
🎯 PREMIUM NETWORKING: VIP Lakers box for high-net-worth founders and investors discussing founder liquidity strategies.
Premium VIP High Net Worth Exclusive

📋 Secondary Event Options - Friday, October 17

Premium alternative events - some are actually PRIMARY quality!

🥈 HIGH PRIORITY

Future Money Podcast Panel (GK Ventures)

⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 📍 TBA | 💰 Free
🎯 PERFECT AI+FINTECH LEADERSHIP: "Media, tech, finance for bold ideas and big conversations." Features GK Managing Partners, Future Money Podcast hosts, CEO Ross Gerber, and Raghu Rao - ex-Head of Commercial Legal at xAI (multi-billion GPU procurement), founding legal at Zoom IPO. This is insider access to AI legal/business frameworks.
xAI Executive Future Money GK Ventures Legal Frameworks
🚨 HIGH PRIORITY RSVP

🚗 Complete Travel & Logistics Guide

From Silverlake Base:

Optimal Travel Windows: 2:30-3:30 PM (avoid rush) | Evening after 7 PM

Rideshare Strategy: $25-40 to West Side peak | $15-25 to DTLA

🎯 PRIORITY EVENTS & REGISTRATION LINKS

🥇 ABSOLUTE MUST-ATTEND

  • D-LineSummit: Web3+AI+FinTech crossover (Mon 2PM)
  • Web3 & AI Pitch: Perfect target companies (Wed AM)
  • Startup World Cup: $1M prize funded startups (Fri)
  • AI Founders Dinner: Elite curated networking (Thu 7PM)

🥈 HIGH PRIORITY ADDITIONS

  • Crypto Unplugged: a16z pure Web3 (Tue evening)
  • Prediction Markets: Kalshi sponsored Web3+FinTech (Thu)
  • Future Money Panel: AI+FinTech executives (Fri)

💼 TOP NETWORKING EVENTS

  • HIIT & Hustle: 100+ VCs + AI matching (Mon AM)
  • Tech Media Rooftop: Exclusive journalist network (Thu)
  • Lakers VIP Box: Premium liquidity event (Fri 8PM)

📱 ESSENTIAL LINKS

🔥 URGENT SECONDARY PRIORITIES:

  • Prediction Markets (Thu): 49/150 spots left
  • Future Money Panel (Fri): xAI legal executive
  • Tech Media Rooftop (Thu): Exclusive PR venue