The Best of The Best

​Join us for The Best of the Best, a premier startup pitch showcase bringing together top founders and leading investors from across Southern California.

​This half-day event will feature pitches from 10 innovative startups plus a VC panel discussion and plenty of time to network with peers in the ecosystem.

​We are excited to hear from local investors on our VC panel:

• ​Abhi Mukherjee, Operating Partner, CerraCap Ventures

• ​Jeff Bocan, Partner, Okapi Venture Capital

• ​Newth Morris, Managing Director, Ankona Capital

• ​Parisa Khosropour, President, TCA-LA

​Whether you’re a founder looking for capital, an investor scouting the next big thing, or a community member eager to connect, this is your chance to plug into the heart of SoCal innovation.

​Agenda:

• ​9:45 AM Check-in & Networking

• ​10:30 AM Morning Pitch Session

• ​11:45 AM Lunch & VC Panel Discussion

• ​1:00 PM Afternoon Pitch Session

• ​2:00 PM Networking

• ​2:30 PM Program Concludes

​The Morning Pitch Session includes the following companies:

• ​Ritual Aids

• ​Recoup Bev

• ​Tot Squad

• ​Artlabs

• ​Scripto

​The Afternoon Pitch Session includes the following companies:

• ​iCardio.ai

• ​Life Seal Vascular

• ​Dugu Systems

• ​Quarter20

• ​Time Machine

​The event will also provide time to network over tasty food and beverages provided by Silicon Valley Bank and KPPB, LLP.

​This event is co-organized by the Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Tech Coast Angels.