Irvine is ready to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship with its inaugural Tech Day, happening tomorrow, Friday, May 8, at the City Hall Chamber starting at 9 AM. This landmark event is set to bring together founders, investors, industry leaders, and community partners to highlight the City of Innovation’s thriving ecosystem.
Attendees can look forward to a lineup of curated fireside chats, engaging panel discussions, a pop-up innovation market, and startup pitch competitions. REGISTER
FEATURED Events
THURSDAY, MAY 28 — The LA Founders (LAFounders.com) event was a huge success! The energy was incredible, and the feedback has been amazing. In fact, so many of you have asked for it to be a monthly event.
We listened to your feedback! LA Founders will now be a monthly event with even more opportunities for collaboration. REGISTER
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 8 - Irvine Tech Day
Fri, May 8 - OpenAir Day: LA Health Tech
Mon, May 18 - Games Beat Summit ‘26
Wed, May 20 - Executive Mind Lab (virtual)
Thur, May 28 - LA Founders
Thur, May 28 - Creator Summit
Tue, June 2 - Space Tech Expo
Fri, June 5 - Food Popup
Mon, June 22 - Cannes Lions (France)
Thur, June 25 - VIDCON
Thur, July 9 - Brand Popup
Plan Ahead
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - You’re always one bite away from your next favorite spot, you just haven’t found it yet.
FoodPopup is where that happens. A curated lineup of LA’s creator chefs, hidden gems, and must-try dishes all in one place. Come hungry, try something new, and support the local chefs shaping the city’s food scene. REGISTER
THURSDAY, JULY 9 - You’ve got brand leaders from UNIQLO, Arc'teryx, Olipop, and Adobe all in one place, people who aren’t just talking about brands, they’re actively building, scaling, and shaping culture right now. Expect real insights, sharp takes, and the kind of behind-the-scenes thinking you don’t get online.
If you’re building something, this is your shot to step up and PITCH your brand directly to investors in the room, people actively looking for what’s next.
Founders, operators, creatives, capital, all under one roof. If you’re serious about brands, this is where momentum happens. REGISTER
Unexpected, But Good
Get Ready, WeHo: Laurel Supply Market Is Coming For Erewhon's Crown
There's a new player in town, and it's coming for Erewhon's crown. Get ready for Laurel Supply Market, opening this Thursday in West Hollywood and set to shake up LA's competitive high-end grocery scene.
So, what's the tea? Like Erewhon, Whole Foods, and Sprouts, Laurel Supply Market is targeting the upscale grocery shopper but with a unique twist. They're all about locally-sourced, organic products from small-scale farmers and promoting sustainable practices. The mission? To bring you the freshest, most ethically-produced goods possible.
Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, this new high-end grocery and dining spot is gearing up for its soft launch. City permits reveal it's a hybrid concept, blending a restaurant with a luxury market, a format that's totally trending in LA.
Available
Looking to hire? This section highlights available top talent for your projects.
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Open Roles
We highlight roles from founders, brands, and operators in our network who are actively hiring. If you’re looking to join a high-growth team, this is where you start.
FlightStory is hiring for a bunch of roles, including producers, videographers, and post-production leads.
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Metropolis - Hiring 24 roles (Tech, Finance, Product, Sales) in LA - Apply
SPONSORED BY: HIREFUEL, your go to recruiter for top talent in LA, SF, NYC, Miami. Connect with Brent Gilinsky today.
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