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LA BioTech and Pharma Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event

LA BioTech and Pharma Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event

Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 AM
From Los Angeles Startup Pitch & Networking Group
4.8

**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-biotech-pharma-medtech-networking-pitch-mixer-tickets-1997847998143](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-biotech-pharma-medtech-networking-pitch-mixer-tickets-1997847998143)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** Come meet Biotech startups, investors, and innovators! Network, collaborate, and grow with like-minded professionals and industry leaders. Join us for an exclusive **Biotech & Pharma Networking Event**, bringing together **startup founders, investors, researchers, and industry professionals** shaping the future of pharmaceuticals and biotech. Whether you're developing **new drug therapies, AI-driven healthcare solutions, or innovative pharmaceutical technologies**, this event is designed to foster **strategic connections, investment opportunities, and industry collaboration**. **What to expect:** * High-Impact Networking – Engage with pharma founders, investors, and professionals in a collaborative setting. * 1-Minute Elevator Pitches – Startups will have the chance to introduce their business, highlight their innovation, and connect with investors and partners. * Investment & Funding Opportunities – Meet investors seeking high-growth pharma startups and breakthrough medical innovations. * Industry Insights & Market Trends – Discuss advancements in drug development, AI in pharma, regulatory changes, biotech innovations, and more. * Strategic Partnerships – Find research collaborators, regulatory advisors, and commercialization expertsto help scale your venture. **Who Should attend?** * Pharma & Biotech Startup Founders – Entrepreneurs developing new therapeutics, AI-driven pharma solutions, or innovative drug delivery technologies. * Investors & Venture Capitalists – Seeking disruptive startups and groundbreaking innovations in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. * Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals – Engaging with startups, researchers, and investors to explore business opportunities. * Regulatory & Compliance Experts – Providing guidance on clinical trials, market entry, and pharmaceutical regulations. * Product Development & Commercialization Specialists – Helping startups bring pharmaceutical solutions to market. * Scientists & Research Institutions – Translating cutting-edge research into real-world pharma applications. **Why attend?** Expand Your Network – Connect with key players in the pharma and biotech industry to accelerate your business or career. Access Investment & Business Growth Opportunities – Meet investors ready to support breakthrough pharmaceutical innovations. Gain Insights from Industry Leaders – Stay informed on emerging trends, challenges, and technological advancements in the sector. Find the Right Partners – Whether it’s funding, regulatory support, research collaborations, or commercialization strategies, this event connects you with the right people. **Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and be part of thriving pharma and biotech ecosystem.** How our event works: You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships. Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.

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Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 AM
From Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
4.7

**Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an evening of networking and community building in the heart of Pasadena.** We're fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem that's accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. **Here's what you can expect:** * **Connect with fellow tech professionals:** Meet entrepreneurs, investors, designers, developers, and more. * **Showcase your talent:** Whether you're seeking funding, looking for collaborators, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be. * **Access valuable resources:** Discover opportunities, learn about local events, and find support for your tech endeavors. **Part of a Larger Community** The Pasadena Tech Happy Hour is part of Innovate Pasadena, a thriving Los Angeles tech community dedicated to learning, networking, and achieving shared goals. **What to Bring:** * **Business cards or a LinkedIn profile** (optional, but highly recommended!) **Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow within Pasadena's dynamic tech scene.**

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47 attendees
Drinks with Designers (at Steinberg Hart)

Drinks with Designers (at Steinberg Hart)

Fri, Sep 11, 1:00 AM
From BIMPulse®
4.9

​Industry professionals are navigating rapid change, from AI-driven tools reshaping project workflows to shifting expectations around speed, quality, and collaboration across teams. ​This evening will bring attendees together for an informal discussion on where the industry is headed, what's working well for teams today, and where AI can fit into that picture. The conversation will draw on practitioner experience across firms to surface practical takeaways attendees can bring back to their own teams. ​Following the discussion, attendees are invited to stay for a cocktail reception with light bites and the opportunity to connect with peers across the industry.

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8 attendees
AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.

AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.

Thu, Sep 10, 1:00 AM
From ProductTank Los Angeles
4.9

Join the ProductTank Los Angeles and PMA.LA community for an evening of insights, conversation, and connection with Martin Eriksson, one of the most influential voices in product leadership and organizational strategy. With more than 30 years of experience as a product leader, founder, investor, advisor, and author, Martin has dedicated his career to helping organizations build better products, stronger teams, and more effective businesses. From pioneering SaaS companies before the term became mainstream to advising more than 150 organizations at every stage of growth, Martin has consistently challenged conventional thinking and helped leaders unlock organizational performance. **Featured Talk: AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.** When anyone can build anything, the competitive advantage is no longer in building. It is in knowing what to build and why. While many organizations are focused on using AI to do what they already do faster and cheaper, Martin argues that this is the wrong question. In fact, it may be quietly limiting ambition at the exact moment it should be expanding it. As the cost of development continues to fall, the primary constraint is no longer execution. The bottleneck has shifted to clarity. The challenge is no longer "Can we build it?" but "Should we build it?" Most teams are not prepared for this shift. In this thought provoking session, Martin explores how AI is reshaping strategy, decision making, and organizational advantage. Drawing on insights from his latest work, The Decision Stack, he will share how leaders can create the strategic clarity needed to thrive in an era where technology is abundant but direction is scarce. Attendees will learn why alignment matters more than ever, how to connect vision to everyday decisions, and how to turn AI from a potential threat into a powerful catalyst for innovation, growth, and organizational momentum. **About Martin Eriksson** Martin Eriksson is a board member, strategic advisor, leadership coach, and author of **The Decision Stack: How Strategic Clarity Unlocks Organizational Momentum**. Since 1994, Martin has built digital products and businesses across organizations including The Financial Times, Monster, Huddle, Covestor, Cazoo, and most recently served as Product Partner at EQT, one of the world's largest private investment firms. He is also the founder of ProductTank and co founder of Mind the Product, together the world's largest product management community spanning more than 200 cities worldwide. Through his work, writing, and leadership, Martin has helped shape the practice of product management for an entire generation of product leaders. **Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: ADP** ADP is a global leader in cloud based Human Capital Management solutions, helping organizations manage HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration through innovative technology and deep industry expertise. By combining powerful analytics, compliance capabilities, and business outsourcing solutions, ADP helps organizations create better workplace experiences and unlock the full potential of their people. Learn more: https://www.adp.com/ ADP. Always Designing for People. #WhatAreYouWorkingFor

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100 attendees
Swerve 'N' Curve #26 - SBSC Annual Scooter Rally! - ALL SCOOTERS (SATURDAY)

Swerve 'N' Curve #26 - SBSC Annual Scooter Rally! - ALL SCOOTERS (SATURDAY)

Sat, Sep 12, 4:30 PM
From Los Angeles Scooter Group
4.8

It's RALLY TIME AGAIN! All Scooters Welcome! **The South Bay Scooter Club presents the 26th Annual Swerve 'n' Curve, celebrating 250 years of the USA, and one of the biggest and longest-running rallies in SoCal.** ***It's also usually the largest ride we participate in every year.*** For many LASG members, this is/was/will be their first big rally, and it's always memorable. This is a great chance to meet riders from all over the region, see an amazing array of scooters, and take a ride around the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula area. **Important info:** *This meetup is for the LASG group ride to the main Swerve 'n' Curve rally on Saturday, September 12th. If you're meeting us in Torrance, no need to RSVP for this ride.* ***There is usually an optional pre-registration for the rally so folks can secure a pre-order t-shirt, which must be purchased in advance for the past couple of years -- please see the SBSC Facebook page for details. (\*Link Below\*)*** *The Swerve 'n' Curve Annual Rally is organized and run by the South Bay Scooter Club ([http://www.southbayscooterclub.com](http://www.southbayscooterclub.com)),* ***The MAIN Event is NOT run/organized by LA Scooter Group!*** *FYI - Large rallies such as this — with hundreds of scooters on the ride — aren't as structured as our smaller/standard LASG group rides.* **LASG Itinerary:** Meet at Ralph's on Admiralty Way at \~9:20-ish AM. Please park on the north end of the lot, along Mindanao Way. The LA Scooter Group, ride to the ride will depart at 10:00 am. Please come early if you want to make sure to get fully caffeinated before we depart. Don't show up at 9:55 am expecting to have time for a leisurely coffee or breakfast. The closest gas stations are on Lincoln Blvd., east of Ralph's. There is also a gas station near the rally meetup in Torrance, \~17.5 miles from our meetup. Our tentative route to the MAIN SBSC S&C Meetup: https://goo.gl/maps/5KPHVTbe1DZA65to6 *There is only one tricky part: At Crenshaw, do NOT turn left -- instead, go through the intersection and immediately turn into the **SKETCHERS** (Not Sponsored\*) parking lot on the right and regroup. Once the whole group is reassembled in the **SKETCHERS** parking lot, we will exit onto Crenshaw and continue to the rally starting point.* The route is simple, but long, with many stoplights. Traffic WILL break the group up -- don't worry about catching up, just keep going down PCH. We'll regroup before the big turn at Crenshaw. (And unless you see a Norms Restaurant on your right, you didn't miss the turn.) **The route is friendly for all scooters.** Once at the rally gathering, we'll hang out for about 30 minutes to an hour, checking out scooters and socializing as other groups and riders arrive. ***Event info from the Swerve 'N' Curve Facebook event page:*** https://www.facebook.com/events/1790353505521919/ ***More info DIRECT from the S&C Facebook Event Page:*** Come out for the 26th year of the longest-running scooter rally in L.A., SWERVE 'N' CURVE (#26)!! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th: 11 AM: Meet at the Gen Korean BBQ House restaurant in Torrance (corner of Crenshaw & Lomita Blvds). MAPS will be given out before the ride. Be sure to get one. PLEASE GAS UP BEFORE THE RIDE, as we will NOT be stopping for gas on the route. 12noon: Ride leaves for the original, and often-copied, SOUTH BAY SWERVE 'N' CURVE ROUTE through Palos Verdes. After doing the beautiful Swerve 'N' Curve route, we will be ending the ride at our main ride destination, TBD. There will also be a 50/50 RAFFLE and a SCOOTER SHOW, with awards for Best Vintage & Best Modern Scooters given out after the judging. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE COMMENT BELOW! We hope to see everyone there!

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8 attendees
Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Scaling SaaS Right Now: Lessons from the Frontlines

Fri, Sep 11, 3:15 PM
From Friday Coffee Meetup
4.8

Today’s environment is forcing SaaS founders and operators to rethink not just what they build—but how they build, deliver, and scale it. Join us for a candid, discussion-driven session with Bryan Walley, CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance, as we explore what it takes to grow a SaaS venture in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. Bryan is has built Forward Inheritance, a platform designed to bring clarity and structure to one of the most complex and emotionally charged areas families face—inheritance and legacy planning. The idea didn’t start as a business—it started as a personal need. Faced with navigating estate planning within his own family, Bryan saw firsthand the lack of simple, secure, and transparent tools to organize information, communicate clearly, and align across generations. So he built one. Today, Forward is evolving that solution into a broader platform that helps families move from confusion and avoidance to clarity and preparedness—combining secure document management, financial tools, and guided collaboration. In this session, Bryan will share how his team is approaching: * Building and positioning a SaaS product in a nuanced, human-centered problem space * Rethinking product delivery and user experience in today’s market * Navigating the intersection of fintech, family dynamics, and long-term planning * Lessons learned while scaling in an environment that demands adaptability This won’t be a one-way presentation—it’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, compare approaches, and learn from others navigating similar challenges. Whether you're building, scaling, advising, investing—or simply interested in how SaaS is evolving—this session offers a practical and timely perspective on what’s working right now. **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage. *** ## **About the Speaker** Bryan Walley is CEO & Co-founder of Forward Inheritance and a technology and business leader with a proven track record of building and delivering software-driven solutions across a range of industries, including financial services. His experience spans the full lifecycle of innovation—from early concept and product development through go-to-market execution and operational scale. With a background that bridges technology, business strategy, and execution, Bryan has led initiatives across software development, product management, strategic partnerships, and business growth. At Forward Inheritance, Bryan is focused on helping families navigate inheritance and legacy planning through tools that promote clarity, communication, and proactive

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Yes, by joining biotech meetups, you can broaden your professional network, gain insights from industry peers, and access potential job opportunities.

Options depend on the availability of local groups. You can start your own meetup to connect with others in the industry if local options are limited.

Meetup is excellent for networking. By joining industry-specific groups, such as biotech, you can meet and learn from professionals and experts.

Meetups can be either. Check each event listing for its format, whether in-person gatherings or virtual meetings, to best suit your preferences.

Yes, you can start and host your own meetup focused on biotech to gather like-minded individuals and share knowledge within the community.

Absolutely. Many biotech meetups welcome participants at all experience levels, providing educational content and networking to help you grow.

Meetup offers numerous opportunities to connect with new people. Building relationships depends on your active participation in events and discussions.

Group availability depends on user activity in a city. If no specific biotech groups exist in a certain area, consider starting a new one.

Event quality may vary as they are organized by individual group hosts. Check group reviews and past events for insight on organization quality.