Hey creators, unless you’ve been off the grid partying all week at Coachella, you’ve probably heard that Colin & Samir is bringing Press Publish LA to the city, and we’re totally hyped about it. This is a one-day creator summit packed with ambitious storytellers, builders, and media entrepreneurs, featuring live conversations, hands-on workshops, and even a fully interactive recording of The Colin & Samir Show - all centered around where creators meet Hollywood.

It’s not just another event, it’s a high-energy room built for real connection, bold ideas, and people serious about turning creativity into something scalable. Register

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 5PM - Finally, an IRL event for founders in LA! We're creating an event where founders from all industries can genuinely connect, share their journeys, and build a meaningful, supportive community.

Just imagine: a tech founder helping a CPG founder build out their gnarly e-commerce store on Shopify, or a creative founder designing an amazing logo for that next-gen AI startup. Yup, this is all about founders helping founders build, grow, and maybe even change the world. REGISTER

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - If you've raised a friends-and-family or pre-seed round, you know fundraising is an ongoing process. The market is shifting fast, and what got you this far might not secure your next round. Wondering how to hit growth milestones, what your financials should look like, or what investors are currently looking for?

The Funded Founder Lunch series is launching this month to help you bridge knowledge gaps and build relationships within the Southern California ecosystem. REGISTER

THURSDAY, MAY 28 - Ready to see the next big thing in CPG? CPG Demo Day is an on-stage pitch event where visionary founders get the chance to present their innovative products directly to a room full of investors.

Founders pitch their brands, offer samples, and get real-time feedback from investors, operators, and peers. From functional beverages to innovations in food, wellness, beauty, and household goods, CPG Demo Day is your curated look at what’s next in consumer products. REGISTER

I just came across this and honestly, it feels like a signal of where the industry is heading. Two heavy hitters, including a former Airbnb marketing lead and a 72andSunny exec, just teamed up to launch a new consultancy called Science x Story, and the whole premise is fixing the disconnect between brand and actual business results.

What really stood out to me is how they’re calling out a problem everyone lowkey knows, agencies can be great at creative but weak on business, while consultants understand growth but miss the creative side, and they’re trying to bridge that gap in an AI-driven future.

To me, this feels bigger than just another agency launch, it’s a shift toward blending storytelling with real business impact, which is exactly where brands (and honestly creators too) need to be if they want to win long-term.

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