LA Founder Summit: From Vision to Venture

​Our flagship Founders Summit: From Vision to Venture brings founders together for a hands-on, interactive experience designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with tools, guidance, and connections to grow. Instead of panels, the summit features roundtable conversations where founders are supported and counseled on real challenges.

​Attendees will be able to choose three roundtables to join on a first-come, first-serve basis—arrive early to secure your spot.

​Roundtable Topics & Leaders

• ​Creating Investor-Ready Pitches & Decks | Amiah Sheppard, Sheppard Consulting Group

• ​Applying AI in Early Startups | Nicole Hollis, STELLA for STEM

• ​Preparing for Investor Readiness | Ahmed Mirza, Techstars & Plug In Ventures

• ​Fundraising at Pre-Seed and Seed | Jenieri Cyrus, Urban Innovation Fund

• ​Legal IP & Financial Structuring | Cody Peterson, Orrick LLP

​This is more than a summit. It’s a celebration of LA’s founders — especially those historically overlooked — and a roadmap for taking vision to venture.