Los Angeles Black & Brown Founders' Forum
You're Invited!
The Inaugural Los Angeles Black & Brown Founder Forum
Join 1821 (Jonathan Speed), ScaleHealth (Taylor McPartland), and Vamos Ventures (Ashley Ryder) for a special evening dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and empowering Black and Brown founders across the Los Angeles ecosystem.
This inaugural, invite-only, founder forum is more than just a networking event; it's an opportunity to build community, gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, and connect with fellow founders, investors, and allies who share a passion for fostering a more equitable and innovative entrepreneurial landscape.
We are honored to host this gathering at the offices of ScaleHealth, a central hub for innovation and growth.
Featured Fireside Chat
The centerpiece of our evening will be a fireside chat with two pivotal figures in the venture and health tech space:
Abner Mason is the founder of HealthTech 4 Medicaid and SameSky Health and is the current Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at GroundGame.Health
Marcos Gonzalez, Founder & Managing Partner of Vamos Ventures
This insightful conversation will explore the unique challenges, strategies, and triumphs of building and scaling a successful business. We are thrilled that Ellen McGirt, Editor-in-Chief of Design Observer, will be moderating this important discussion.
Agenda
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT: Welcome & Networking
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM PDT: Fireside Chat + Audience Q&A
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM PDT: Continued Conversation & Closing Remarks
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Location: ScaleHealth Offices, 3415 S Sepulveda Blvd #1250, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Space is limited to ensure a quality experience for all attendees. Please RSVP to reserve your place at this inaugural gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hosted By:
1821 | ScaleHealth | Vamos Ventures
The 1821 Event Series was founded by Jonathan Speed and is supported by:
Alchemist Accelerator | Angel Capital Association | Astia | Design Observer | Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center | Perkins Coie | Planet South