Roundup of L.A. tech events in the next two weeks.

May 17

Event: The Power of Purpose: How Technology Can Scale Social Good

Description: A discussion of how technology is being used for the betterment of society.

7 p.m.

Sponsor: Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp.

Location: Bar & Garden, 6142 Washington Blvd., Culver City

Free

May 18

Event: Founder Meet Funder Pitch Summit

Description: Startup pitch competition and networking event.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: Founder Meet Funder

Location: Cross Campus, 929 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica

$25

May 18

Event: Fireside chat with Paige Craig

Description: An on-stage discussion with angel and seed investor Paige Craig.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: 500 Startups

Location: WeWork, 555 W. Fifth St., 35th Floor

Free

May 24

Event: Future of Space and Space Tech Expo Afterparty

Description: Space Tech Expo after party and panel discussion about entrepreneurial opportunities in the space industry.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: Cureativ

Location: Cross Campus Old Pasadena, 85 N. Raymond Ave.

$30

May 26

Event: LAdobe 10th Anniversary with Guest Speaker Colin Smith

Description: Smith will discuss his best Photoshop advice.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: LAdobe

Location: 1520 Second St., Santa Monica

Free

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