

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.