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[ Build Your Team ] × MAMBA DAY . Matched Intros for LA Founders & Builders.
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00 AM⚡ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁. Seats are matched, not just sold — start with your founder profile (3 min): [https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8](https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8) 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗛𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 — 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. Most founders build the opposite way. They find cofounders through friends. Hire from resumes. Meet people at networking events. Six months later they're building with someone who moves at a different frequency,and friction shows up where they needed momentum. This night was built to change that. On August 24th,Mamba Day,we're gathering LA's builders around one man's standard. Not to network. To become. A celebration of Kobe Bryant and excellence in business, on the day that carries both his numbers. Before you arrive, we get to know how you build,not just what you've built. A short founder profile maps how you make decisions, your ninety-day milestone, and your exact bottleneck. Then we curate the room around you. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭–𝟮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. You walk in already knowing who they are, why they fit, and what to talk about. Expect to meet: technical cofounders · founders seeking complementary operators · senior engineers ready for the right mission · product leaders and operators · investors and connectors in the LA ecosystem. No awkward networking. No LinkedIn connections you'll never message. No "what do you do?" 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲: 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. The jersey means you're opting in. How to get a seat: 1. Fill out your founder profile (3 min): [FORM LINK] 2. Your ticket link arrives immediately 3. $100 at the door,or free in any Kobe jersey. Room's capped at 811. We cap the room because every seat is matched by hand. 📍 LA Live, by Crypto.com Arena,exact venue sent with your ticket 🗓 Monday, August 24th · Mamba Day · doors at 7 Profile → seat → match, read before the 24th: [https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8](https://forms.gle/afnKcZeBaJzERb9X8)

AI Just Broke Your Strategy. Here's How To Fix It.
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00 AMJoin 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

LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00 AM**LIVE Uninstructed Figure Drawing** **@ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO (August)** **Host: Soo King** **Costumed Model (Medieval Theme): Paige Smith** [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS](https://tagfoundation.org/event/live-uninstructed-figure-drawing-august/) Enjoy dedicated time to practice drawing and explore your style in a supportive, creative environment. **TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO** @ The Animation Guild, Classroom #1 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank 91505 Open to Animation Guild Members & General Public No Drawing Experience Required Bring Your Own Art Supplies This event is for 18+ Drawing Horses Available (+ Limited Table Seating) There will be time at the end for sharing your work, networking, and clean-up. ***Soo Jin King’s*** *visual development work spans the animation genre: from The Prince of Egypt to Puss in Boots to The Bad Guys: Breaking In. Soo uses composition, color, and texture to bring animated worlds to life. Come draw/paint with Soo and be inspired.* [IMDB: Soo Jin King](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1473608/) Please note that cancellations are eligible for a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event will receive a credit toward a future class

LA Tech Mixer 2026
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00 AM**START OFF 2026 RIGHT** **JOIN US FOR THE BEST NETWORKING EVENT IN LA!** **As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine** **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== We’re LA's premier tech networking event with one of the largest membership groups in Southern California and growing every month! Don't miss this opportunity to meet your next big business connection! **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== Enjoy LA's most successful Startup & Tech Mixer. Mingle with highly successful Men & Women in the Startup, TECH & Entrepreneurial space. Enjoy an amazing night with some of the best in the business! Our events are comprised of the most influential professionals in the area. Our purpose is to help our members forge strong, lasting relationships within the Silicon Beach community – combining Fortune 500/1000s with Entrepreneurs and Startups. We creating unique opportunities & connections to help you grow your business and network. JOIN US FROM 6:00 - 9:00PM • DRINKS\* • AMAZING COMPANY • TOP COMPANIES • TOP TALENT cash bar COMPANIES OFTEN IN ATTENDANCE (... just to name a few) Google • Sony • Electronic Arts • Hulu • The Honest Company • Disney • Apple • Activision • Live Nation • Dollar Shave Club • Facebook • Snapchat • Trunk Club • ZipRecruiter • Experian • DreamWorks • HBO • Edmunds.com • Buzzfeed • NBCUniversal • YouTube • BeachBody • Playstation • Amazon • SpaceX • Bird • Vice Media • Netflix • GumGum **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: **connect in tech** AS SEEN IN... Entrepreneur Magazine, BuiltinLA and the LA Times **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== **THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE =>** https://tinyurl.com/svpzxvbv <== For Questions, Comments or Concerns email us at: *No Refunds, Substitutions or Exchanges* *Venue open to change at organizer discretion* *Uber or Parking is up to you*
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AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00 PMWe frame ourselves as **"a support group for the technological singularity"** and we are an eclectic mix of open-minded thinkers, artists, and tinkerers who believe in embracing the emerging technologies and capabilities in the most humanitarian way possible. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. So whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional already using AI on the daily, or someone just starting their first vibe coding project, this group may be for you! **NOW NEW & IMPROVED (Until the end of summer!)** We are doing "Hack-a-salons" after every meeting (starting at 5pm) now that 310 Coffee is staying open later. So please bring your laptops or art projects, or works in progress that you have questions on or want to present to the group. No podiums... only passion projects, good people and great vibes! ☺️ **What to Expect** Interesting conversations, relevant content, and educational resources. We are a diverse community of people who want to help each other and the world around us. We meet in person once a week at **310 Coffee in Culver City from 3-5pm**, we share our work and interesting news in our Whatsapp group, put on remote Learning Labs, go to events together, and encourage our members (who have the availability) to participate in a learning collective where we can volunteer to give each other one-on-one crash courses in various artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial disciplines. Here is a list of what we can teach: [https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know](https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know) We also encourage each of our members to take on a Passion Project, which could be as simple as getting up and running with a new artistic medium or project, or as complex as laying the groundwork for your dream business or career. We believe there has never been a better time (at least in OUR lifetimes) to set your sights on what your ideal life would be two years from now and then just start moving toward it. And maybe we can help you do that by giving you the hand-holding you need to get over that first hump, which can sometimes be the most difficult part. **How to Give Back** If you are a member looking to give back, or if you like what our organization is doing, then please follow, subscribe, rate us, and smash that like! 🤣 I know it seems silly to many of you, but in the attention economy, just the act of following us, liking our posts, and reviewing our events can make a huge difference in how the algorithm shines upon us. Also, if you would like to support us in a more direct way, please consider giving us a one-time donation, subscribing to one of our tiers, or sponsoring us. We pay for a lot of stuff out of pocket, so please consider becoming a patron to support the overall longevity of our group and vision. [https://strangenew.world/support-us](https://strangenew.world/support-us) **More Information** What we explore during our meetings really depends on who shows up and what they want to discuss: * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years * The future of business and the creative industries * Chatbots, LLMs, and Agentic Workflows * Using AI for scientific or artistic exploration * Will generative art destroy Hollywood or save it? * What is consciousness? What constitutes intelligence? * The various types/platforms of vibecoding and which is best for your project * The end of capitalism as we know it * Are we entering the 2nd Cognitive Revolution? **Learn more at: [https://strangenew.world](https://strangenew.world)**
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