Coffee Mornings Los Angeles

From Months to Days: How AI Is Rewriting Commercial Production

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming commercial production—and what it takes to build creative systems that actually perform. Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial in days—not months—while improving performance through rapid iteration and real-time analytics. After more than 20 years producing major campaigns for brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon, Jethro saw firsthand how slow, expensive, and inefficient traditional production could be. Instead of accepting that model, he built something different. At Ritual Ads, the commercial production process is reimagined end-to-end—using AI to move from storyboard to finished spot in days, not months, while enabling faster iteration, real-time testing, and stronger performance. In this session, Jethro will break down how this approach works in practice, including: * How AI is compressing the timeline of commercial production * Why more iteration leads to better creative outcomes * What a modern “creative + performance” stack actually looks like * Lessons learned building and scaling a system designed for speed, consistency, and results This is a practical, real-world look at how advertising is evolving—and what builders, marketers, creatives, operators, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. *** ### **About the Speaker** Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial with speed, precision, and measurable performance. He brings over 20 years of experience across film, television, and advertising, having produced major campaigns for leading brands including Apple, Netflix, American Express, Google, and Amazon. He is a former VP of the Producers Guild of America, representing thousands of top producers nationwide. Earlier in his career, Jethro documented the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles—work that contributed to major public funding efforts and long-term housing initiatives. That experience continues to inform his belief in storytelling as a force for real-world change. Today, he leads Ritual Ads at the intersection of AI and storytelling, helping brands move faster while staying authentic and effective. *** **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.

Cleantech Hardware Zero to One: What It Really Takes to Build EV Systems

Cleantech is full of big ideas—but turning those ideas into working, scalable hardware is where most teams struggle. Join us for a candid, real-world conversation with Bill Beverley, as he shares what it actually takes to build and deploy electric vehicle and battery systems that don’t just prototype—but perform in the field. With experience spanning aerospace, early EV OEMs, advanced battery technologies, and grid-connected electrification platforms, Bill has spent his career operating at the intersection of complex engineering and real-world execution and has seen firsthand what breaks, what scales, and what never makes it out of development. In this talk, Bill will cover: * The gap between ambitious concepts and functional, shippable hardware * What actually breaks in EV and battery systems—and how to plan for it * Early-stage architecture decisions that can make or derail a program * Supplier strategy, certification realities, and manufacturing readiness * How to navigate complexity, constraints, and cross-functional execution in high-stakes environments Whether you're a builder, operator, investor—or simply love a great behind-the-scenes tech story—this session offers a candid, grounded look at what it really takes to bring complex cleantech hardware from zero to one and make it work in the real world. ### **About the Speaker** Bill Beverley is an engineering and commercial leader with over 22 years of experience across aerospace, electric vehicles, battery technologies, and electrification platforms. He holds six patents in the electrified automotive sector and has held leadership roles at Faraday Future, Romeo Power, IndiEV, and Evolectric. He began his career in aerospace, serving as a technical project lead supporting global companies such as Airbus, Gulfstream, and Boeing, where he developed a strong foundation in systems engineering, safety, and precision. As Co-Founder (and now advisor and board member), Bill led technical strategy, new product development, and program execution at Evolectric, helping bring scalable electrification solutions to market. He now works with companies across mobility, defense, and energy through Bevco, advising on battery system development and deployment. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, where he remains actively involved as Chair of the College of Engineering’s Zero Emissions Workforce Advisory Group and as an advisory board member for the Master of Science in Sustainability Management and Policy program. He is also recognized as part of the university’s “49er under 49” program for Mechanical Engineering. **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.

☕ Noteworthy Coffee + Deep Discussions Roundtable + Breakfast (Arcadia)

📅 **Date:** **Sunday, May 31st, 2026** 🕣 **Time:** **9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.** 💲 **Cover Fee:** **Free** 📍 **Location: Hyper Coffee** 203 S 1st Ave Arcadia, CA 91006 🚗 **Parking:** Street parking & small lot parking available 👥 **Age Group:** Late 20s – Early 40s **Rule (Read This):** **You must have attended at least one of Andy’s events before** to join this meetup. **Description:** Join us for a cozy, low-key Sunday morning meetup for folks from Andy's board-game community who want to connect beyond the game table. Think friendly conversation, a few thoughtful prompts, and a chance to get to know each other a bit more—without any pressure. While we do enjoy deeper conversations, this meetup is meant to stay casual and uplifting. It’s not a structured support group or group therapy, and we’re not expecting anyone to share anything heavy or deeply personal. If it’s your first time at a coffee meetup, you can absolutely keep it simple—come say hi, jump into a light social game, and ease into the conversation at your own pace. We’ll kick things off with light icebreakers and conversation starters like **Monikers**, **We’re Not Really Strangers**, **The { } And**, and other easy social games. No long, intense strategy games—just something fun that helps spark laughs, curiosity, and a few meaningful moments. Afterwards, we’ll move into open-ended conversation prompts similar to the style from previous events, such as: * Do you agree with what is happening in the Middle East right now? * What makes us tick? * Should you ever tell secrets to your co-workers? * What makes someone truly interesting? * If you could relive one ordinary day, which one would it be? * Expect good coffee, friendly people, and meaningful conversations that make early Sunday mornings something to look forward to. ### **The "Hobbyist & Non-Affiliation" Disclaimer** > **Disclaimer & Notice of Non-Affiliation** > This event, **"Noteworthy Coffee Roundtable,"** is a private, non-commercial community gathering hosted by a local hobbyist. It is **not** a business, LLC, or commercial enterprise. Any fees charged against participants is collected solely for the reimbursement of actual costs, including venue rental, name tags, and supplies. > > **Trademark Notice:** This event is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by "We’re Not Really Strangers," or any other commercial entities. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. References to specific board games or card games are for identification and descriptive purposes only and constitute "Nominative Fair Use" under U.S. Trademark Law. > > **Private Event Policy:** This is a private assembly for invited guests who have RSVP’d. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any individual to ensure the privacy and safety of our participants.

Friday Night Prayers | Worship • Word • Prayer 📍 – Brea, CA

Join us this Friday night for an intimate Prayer Night —a space set apart for worship, the Word, and unified prayer. This gathering is for anyone who wants to slow down, seek God together, and experience the power of coming into agreement as a community. Whether you come carrying burdens, gratitude, questions, or simply a desire to be in God’s presence, you are welcome here. We’ll spend the evening with: • 🙌 Live worship • 📖 A short, encouraging word • 🤍 Guided and open prayer • ☕ A warm, welcoming atmosphere “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20 No pressure. No performance. Just real people coming together in faith. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Let’s pray together. 📍 Location: 2435 Imperial Hwy, Unit A Brea, CA 92821

Ask Mike About Real Estate Over Coffee!

Bring your questions about residential real estate, how offers and transactions work, what a given market is doing, how to become a Realtor, and/or anything else real estate related! There's no cost or obligation, this meetup is meant as casual and educational. And coffee or tea is on me! (Since Coffee Bean on Wilshire has closed and Randy's Donuts is only open until 8 I'm moving the location to the Coffee Bean on the 3rd Street Promenade, 1312 3rd St.)

Black Girls Love Coffee Shops Monthly Sip & Grind Meetup☕️

Coffee & Social Walk (Pasadena)

Join me for a relaxed Sunday as we get together for a late afternoon coffee and stroll. We’ll **start by meeting at Starbucks** for coffee and light mingling. From there, we’ll head out for a group coffee walk through Pasadena, taking in scenic routes and charming neighborhoods along with visiting the Caltech campus together as a Meetup community. There’s no better way to stay connected with friends and new acquaintances than through a fun, low-pressure activity like this. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet friendly faces, or just want a low-pressure, outdoor activity, this meetup is for you. **Time:** 5 – 7:30 PM **What to Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate attire, positive vibes, and a friendly spirit! **Starbucks** 753 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 ***Note:*** *Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! We’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through Pasadena’s beautiful residential neighborhoods and explore the Caltech campus along the way.*

Social hike & coffee - Kenneth Hahn hike

Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

LA Brunch Social: Meet New Friends

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Los Angeles Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Cafe Fig Afternoon Tea (213)-660-3006

Celebrate a century of timeless elegance at “Hotel Figueroa” with our Centennial High Tea Experience -an ode to heritage, artistry, and refined indulgence. Inspired by the hotel's storied past and vibrant cultural legacy, this thoughtfully curated experience showcases an exquisite selection of savory creations and delicate pastries, each designed to reflect moments that have shaped this iconic destination over the last 100 years. Culinary menu by Chef Letty. Set Menu but looks like mainly vegetarian sandwiches. Welcome Drink - Choice of Sparkling Rosé or a Non-Alcoholic Cocktail A Glass of Chandon Rosé Sparkling Wine Virgin Lavender Mojito ART OF TEA (Individual Tea pot/flavor - you choose) Tea Selection Illuminate Tea Matcha Tea Rose Black White Coconut Passion Fruit Jasmine Darjeeling Earl Grey Crème MENU Savory Salmon Cream Cheese Sandwich Cucumber Sandwich Heirloom Ricotta Sandwich Seasonal Fruit Sandwich Cinnamon Cream Cheese Sandwich Goat Cheese Date Sandwich Sweet Assortment of Double Flavored Macaroons Assorted ChouChous Venetian Bon Bon Pastel de Nata Madeleine House-made Scones BARBARA GOWAN told me about this - thanks Barbara! NON REFUNDABLE so only RSVP and PAY if you can definitely make it. Price is $128.50 through Zelle or PayPal. As a reminder you will send it to PayPal EMAIL is sweets@sprynet.com. If Zelle please only use 818 624 2464. Thank you!

IMPROV BRUNCH JAM with FREE COFFEE & DONUTS

It's the **first Sunday of the month**, and another **BRUNCH IMPROV JAM at the Glendale Room**. We'll begin at **11am** and go for **two hours**, going through warm ups, games and into a longform jam. All experience levels are welcome to play/watch/eat donuts/drink coffee/etc There will also be free **COFFEE** and **DONUTS**! There is a suggested donation of $5-$10, for those able, to help cover the cost of the stage and space. This month's jam is led by **Stephen Gillikin.** **PARKING OPTIONS** You can find *metered street parking (much is free & open on Sundays!)*, open *neighborhood parking* several blocks away, or there is a **parking garage** (115 N ArtsakhAve) with a driveway RIGHT NEXT to The Glendale Room. Garage parking is **free for the first 90-minutes**, and **$1 for 30 minutes** thereafter (with a day max of $9)