Roundup of L.A. tech events in the next two weeks.
Feb. 8
Event: How to Start Up in Los Angeles with the Founder Institute
Description: A discussion of how the Founder Institute helps founders launch their companies.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Founder Institute
Location: Sheppard Mullin, 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1500, Century City
Free
Feb. 10
Event: An Evening with Techstars: Is an Accelerator Your Path to Funding?
Description: A panel of speakers will talk through the accelerator model and some of the things to keep in mind when seeking funding.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: General Assembly
Location: General Assembly, 1520 Second Street, Santa Monica
Free
Feb. 11
Event: Tacos and Tequila
Description: Crowdfunding platform StartEngine is hosting a networking event with tacos from Tacos Por Favor and margaritas from Barfly.
5 p.m.
Sponsor: StartEngine
Location: ROC Santa Monica, 604 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica
Free
Feb. 11
Event: L.A. Investor Startup Forecast
Description: Local tech investors will share their insights and forecast for startups this year.
7 p.m.
Sponsor: TechZulu Location: Cross Campus, 929 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica
$30
Feb. 9 – 11
Event: Digital Entertainment Expo
Description: A conference and networking event for intellectual property rights holders of video, music, games and publishing content.
All day
Sponsor: Digital Media Wire
Location: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars
$1,195
Feb. 16
Event: VR Storytelling 101: Bringing VR Scenes to Life
Description: A panel discussion with virtual reality content creators and entrepreneurs about the future of the industry.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: CreatorUp
Location: 1520 Second Street, Santa Monica
Free
Feb. 17
Event: LAEDC’s Annual Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook
Description: The event is a business planning tool for the coming year and will feature a discussion of new transportation technologies.
7 a.m.
Sponsor: Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.
Location: Omni Hotel, 251 South Olive St.
$165
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