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Featured Sessions.

INVESTING IN INNOVATION

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR ECONOMY

SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS

LP & GP DYNAMICS

BUILDING THE FUTURE

VENTURE CAPITAL IN THE TIMES OF AI

INVESTING IS FOR EVERYONE

SYNDICATES & ANGEL INVESTORS

ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

FROM SCIENCE FICTION TO REALITY

E-COMMERCE

SPOTING THE NEXT UNICORN

THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

HOLLYWOOD MEETS SYLICON VALLEY

ATHLETES BUILDING BRANDS & LEGACIES

FROM THE FIELD TO THE BOARD ROOM

TO THE MOON

INVESTING IN SPACE

REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS

MARKET CYCLES & TIMING

INVESTING IN NATIONAL SECURITY

THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY

THE ROAD TO IPO

INVESTING IN HIGH GROWTH STARTUPS

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER

INVESTMENT & INNOVATION EVENT

Los Angeles, Oct 11 - 18

JOHN ADAMS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

SANTA MONICA, CA

THE FUTURE IS

THE FUTURE IS

7 DAYS
OF INNOVATION
AND CAPITAL.

Rub shoulders with the biggest names in the game at the one LP & GP innovation festival where technology meets investment, entertainment and culture.

Los Angeles, Oct 11 - 18

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ALYSSA CARSON

ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE, SPACE INFLUENCER

ALEXI LALAS

SOCCER HALL OF FAME

FOX SPORTS ANALYST

ETAN BUTLER

CHAIRMAN, DALMORE GROUP

LARRY DVOSKIN

4X GRAMMY NOMINATED MUSICIAN

JOSH SNOW

FOUNDER,

INVESTOR, INFLUENCER

MATT KOZLOV

MANAGING DIRECTOR, TECHSTARS

ARABIAN PRINCE

FOUNDING MEMBER, NWA

BARON DAVIS

2X NBA ALL STAR

FOUNDER, BARON DAVIS ENT.

ZION CLARK

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, ATHLETE, INFLUENCER

CRYPTO WENDY O

COINDESK, CRYPTO INFLUENCER

SCOTT PAGE

MUSICIAN, PINK FLOYD

FOUNDER, LOOT8

MICHAEL TERPIN

CEO, TRANSFORM VENTURES

ERIK HUBERMAN

FOUNDER & CEO,

HAWKE MEDIA

LEONARD ARMATO

SPORTS SUPER AGENT

FOUNDER, MPE

DAVINA POTRATZ

SELLING SUNSET,

THE OPPENHEIM GROUP

SAMUEL NOFZINGER

GENERAL MANAGER, PUBLIC.COM

BRETT LEVE

CO-FOUNDER, SUMMIT

MARLON NICHOLS

MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER
MAC VENTURES

CLARK READ

HEAD OF TRADING, GEMINI

PAOLO TIRAMANI

FOUNDER, BOXABL

JASON FISHMAN

CO-FOUNDER & CEO, DNA

IMRAN KHAN

CO-FOUNDER & CEO, VERISHOP

DYLAN BERRY

FOUNDER, SMASHHOUSE

DANNY CORTENRAEDE

FOUNDER & CEO,

INSTUDIO VENTURES

RODNEY WILLIAMS

CO-FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

SOLO FUNDS

ROMEO LACOSTE

TATTOO ARTIST,

INFLUENCER

BRIAN CHRISTIE

PRESIDENT-ELECT

CFPA

JENNIFER BUONANTONY

FOUNDER & CEO,
PRESSPASS LA

BRIAN MAC MAHON

HEAD HONCHO, EXPERT DOJO

ANDY ANDERSON

HEAD OF ENTERTAINMENT,

FACULTY GROUP

NEVILLE TARAPOREWALLA

FOUNDING PARTNER

MERCURIUS CAPITAL

YAWAR CHARLIE

DIRECTOR OF LUXURY REAL ESTATE, AKG CHRISTIE'S

NEIL MANDT

5 TIME EMMY AWARD WINNER

MOVIE & TV PRODUCER

TAJ AHMAD ELDRIDGE

CO-FOUNDER & GP

INCLUDE VENTURES

GENE MASSEY

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

MEDIA SHARES

JENNY Q TA

FOUNDER, GP & MD
WEB3 VC FUNDS

SALENA ROCHESTER

VICE PRESIDENT

NBC UNIVERSAL

JASON FRISHMAN

FOUNDER,

NETCAPITAL

JERAD FINCK

CEO, COSMIC WIRE INC.

SAIRA RAHMAN

VICE PRESIDENT

FUNDRISE

ZACH HURST

CO-FOUNDER, 99GENS

AUSTIN HURST

CO-FOUNDER, 99GENS

3 Main Events

4000+ Attendees

1000+ Allocators

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2 DAY INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

Connect with partners from funds such as Crosscut Ventures and BAM Ventures, founders, and limited partners in an intimate setting that encourages connection and collaboration. StartupStarter events are known for the vibes and this is the crown jewel in our portfolio.

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The Golf Tournament

CELEBRITY X INVESTOR TOURNAMENT

Our Annual Investor x Celebrity golf tournament in sunny Los Angeles. Spend the day networking at the golf course while competing for prizes against a full roster of celebrities, athletes, investors and founders.  

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Tech Street Fair

OCEAN AVENUE, SANTA MONICA

Discover the latest technologies and investment opportunities in person, meet the founders, try the products and find your next deal.  With a full street fair in Santa Monica dedicated to technology exhibitions there is something for everyone.

Previous Speakers.

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Bryan Johnson

FOUNDER & CEO

BLUEPRINT, BRAINTREE

Baron Davis

2X NBA ALL STAR

FOUNDER, BARON DAVIS ENT.

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Spencer Rascoff

CO-FOUNDER

PACASO, ZILLOW, HOTWIRE

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Metta World Peace

NBA CHAMPION

FOUNDER, TRU SKYE VENTURES

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Lana Negrete

MAYOR

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

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Marlon Nichols

MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER

MAC VENTURES

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Scott Page

MUSICIAN, PINK FLOYD
FOUNDER, LOOT8

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Max Haot

CEO

VAST AEROSPACE

Alexi Lalas

SOCCER HALL OF FAME

FOX SPORTS ANALYST

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Eloa Guillotin

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

BEYOND AERO

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Michael Ma

FOUNDER, DISTRICT

PARTNER, LIQUID 2

ANDERS FORSLUND - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Anders Forslund

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

HEART AEROSPACE

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Michael Terpin

CEO

TRANSFORM VENTURES

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Roccstar

11X GRAMMY

NOMINATED MUSICIAN

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Alyssa Carson

SPACE INFLUENCER

ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE

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Zion Clark

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

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Marlon Nichols

MAYOR

CITY OF EL SEGUNDO

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Ben Marcus

MANAGING PARTNER

UP VENTURES

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Mike Biggane

MUSIC EXECUTIVE

FOUNDER, BIG EFFECT

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Adela Jamal

MANAGING PARTNER

MILEMARK CAPITAL

Brett Leve

CO-FOUNDER

SUMMIT

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THE OFFICIAL INVESTMENT WEEK 23

THURSDAY, OCT 19

The kickoff event. Join us at Famecast Media in Santa Monica for the offical opening party.
Open to everyone.
 

OPENING PARTY

Featured Sessions.

THE FUTURE IS

2025 Investment
Week Conference.

Kickstart the event at our investor x celebrity golf tournament and rub shoulders with giants. NOTE: Nearly half of attendees are professional athletes, so best to get your swing right before showing up.

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INVESTMENT WEEK 24 INVITATIONAL

INVESTOR AND CELEBRITY

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Kickstart the event at our investor x celebrity golf tournament and rub shoulders with giants. NOTE: Nearly half of attendees are professional athletes, so best to get your swing right before showing up.

DESIGNED BY 

FAMECAST MEDIA

1533 26TH ST • SANTA MONICA

OCTOBER 20 - 22

THE FUTURE

IS HERE.

STARTUPSTARTER X THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA

7 Days of Innovation
and Capital. 

​Rub shoulders with the biggest names in the game at the one innovation conference where technology meets investment, entertainment and culture. 

 

The future is now.

YOUR FUTURE AWAITS

Early bird tickets now on sale.

A SPECIAL

PERFORMANCE

BY SCOTT PAGE  

- PINK FLOYD

FRIDAY, OCT 20

Investor & Celebrity
Golf Tournament

Kickstart the event at our investor x celebrity golf tournament and rub shoulders with giants. NOTE: Nearly half of attendees are professional athletes, so best to get your swing right before showing up.

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FROM DREAMS TO ASCENSION

INITIATING CONTACT

WITH UFOS AND NON HUMANS

FRIDAY, OCT 20

A fifth kind live experience of higher consciousness and UFO’s with Peter Maxwell Slattery.

Yes, you read that right. 

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DESIGNED BY 

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INVESTMENT WEEK

HACKATHON

For technologists and their fans only. 3 days to build the most innovative product you can think of.  

May the future be with you.

Tech St.
Santa Monica

Kickstart the event at our investor x celebrity golf tournament and rub shoulders with giants. NOTE: Nearly half of attendees are professional athletes, so best to get your swing right before showing up.

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THE STARTUPSTARTER OPEN

PITCH COMPETITION

The most popular event of the week is back for a third year in a row. Watch as bleeding edge startups building our future battle it out for a cash purse and a chance at greatness.


OPEN TO ANY STARTUP. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY AUGUST 30.

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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE

OPENING PARTY

The kickoff event. Join us at Famecast Media in Santa Monica for the official opening party.

Open to everyone

GET INVOLVED AND CHOOSE FROM

 A Full Week of Experiences.

Thank you to our sponsors.

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YOUR FUTURE AWAITS

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE

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PRICE

$1,199

FIRST EVENT:10/16

GOLF TOURNAMENT

FIRST SESSION:10/18

10:00 AM

FIRST RELEASE 02/17

INCLUDED WITH TICKET:

GOLF, FULL ACCESS, NETWORKING EVENTS, INVESTOR MATCHMAKING, FOOD & DRINK + CONFERENCE MATERIALS

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS 03/31

$699

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Previous Speakers.

BRYAN JOHNSON - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Bryan Johnson

FOUNDER & CEO

BLUEPRINT, BRAINTREE

Baron Davis

2X NBA ALL STAR

FOUNDER, BARON DAVIS ENT.

SPENCER RASCOFF - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Spencer Rascoff

CO-FOUNDER

PACASO, ZILLOW, HOTWIRE

METTA WORLD PEACE - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Metta World Peace

NBA CHAMPION

FOUNDER, TRU SKYE VENTURES

LANA NEGRETTE  - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Lana Negrete

MAYOR

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

MARLON NICHOLS - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Marlon Nichols

MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER

MAC VENTURES

SCOTT PAGE - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Scott Page

MUSICIAN, PINK FLOYD
FOUNDER, LOOT8

MAX HAOT - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Max Haot

CEO

VAST AEROSPACE

Alexi Lalas

SOCCER HALL OF FAME

FOX SPORTS ANALYST

ELOA GUILLOTIN - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Eloa Guillotin

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

BEYOND AERO

MICHAEL MA - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Michael Ma

FOUNDER, DISTRICT

PARTNER, LIQUID 2

ANDERS FORSLUND - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Anders Forslund

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

HEART AEROSPACE

MICHAEL TERPIN - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Michael Terpin

CEO

TRANSFORM VENTURES

ROCCSTAR - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Roccstar

11X GRAMMY

NOMINATED MUSICIAN

ALYSSA CARSON - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Alyssa Carson

SPACE INFLUENCER

ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE

ZION CLARK - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Zion Clark

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

DREW BOYLES - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Marlon Nichols

MAYOR

CITY OF EL SEGUNDO

BEN MARCUS - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Ben Marcus

MANAGING PARTNER

UP VENTURES

MIKE BIGGANE - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Mike Biggane

MUSIC EXECUTIVE

FOUNDER, BIG EFFECT

ADELA JAMAL - PANEL POSTER.jpg

Adela Jamal

MANAGING PARTNER

MILEMARK CAPITAL

Brett Leve

CO-FOUNDER

SUMMIT

Full week of events

4000+ attendees

1000+ allocators

Alumni Ventures and Startup Starter LA Tech Week Conference    3659 (2).jpg

2 DAY INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

Connect with partners from funds such as Crosscut Ventures and BAM Ventures, founders, and limited partners in an intimate setting that encourages connection and collaboration. StartupStarter events are known for the vibes and this is the crown jewel in our portfolio.

_Alumni Ventures and Startup Starter Santa Golf LA 09927 (1).jpg

The Golf Tournament

CELEBRITY X INVESTOR TOURNAMENT

Our Annual Investor x Celebrity golf tournament in sunny Los Angeles. Spend the day networking at the golf course while competing for prizes against a full roster of celebrities, athletes, investors and founders.  

Alumni Ventures and Startup Starter Santa Monica Innovation Hub Street Closure4743-51 - (2

Tech Street Fair

OCEAN AVENUE, SANTA MONICA

Discover the latest technologies and investment opportunities in person, meet the founders, try the products and find your next deal.  With a full street fair in Santa Monica dedicated to technology exhibitions there is something for everyone.

WELCOME ABOARD!

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