
UCLA Alumni Innovation Networking Night
Come join us for an exciting networking night over delicious food and drinks in the heart of Santa Monica to celebrate LA Tech Week! Meet fellow UCLA Alumni (and friends) from the start-up ecosystem, including fellow entrepreneurs, VCs, and executives.
This event is co-hosted by Westwood Ventures, UCLA Anderson Entrepreneur Association, and LA Tech Week.
Space is limited, so RSVP soon. If you are unable to attend, feel free to share the invitation with others who might want to join.
Agenda
Networking 5-8 PM
Welcome Note 6-6:20 PM
About the Host:
Westwood Ventures is an Alumni Ventures Fund and Community for UCLA alumni & friends. Alumni Ventures is the 3rd most active VC fund globally (Pitchbook 2021) with over 8000 investors, 600k subscribers, $1B+ raised and over 1000+ portfolio companies. Prior investments include Carta, Circle, Lacework, Mythical Games, Ardius (acquired by Gusto), Numerade, and others. Westwood Ventures is a sponsor of the UCLA Alumni Association.
Edward Tsai ('02 BS '04 MS Comp Sci) , Managing Partner, Westwood Ventures & Alumni Ventures
Yiwen Li, Principal, Westwood Ventures & Alumni Ventures
Luigi Ramelah, (Anderson FEMBA '23) Fellow, Westwood Ventures & Alumni Ventures
UCLA Anderson Entrepreneur Association fosters the entrepreneurial and venture community on campus. Working closely with the Price Center, the EA supports and drives educational and networking opportunities for all Anderson students interested in starting, joining, investing in or simply learning about early-stage startup businesses. Events include a Startup Career Fair, hands-on idea development workshops, office visits to L.A.-based early-stage companies, intimate dinners with successful entrepreneurs, a roundtable with venture capitalists and business plan competitions.
Annie McNutt, VP UCLA Anderson Entrepreneur Association