Building LA’s Next Venture Hub

West Hollywood has been home to iconic startups like Tinder, Grindr, MISTR, and Barry’s. What will the next generation build here?

Join founders, investors, and City leaders for a lively conversation about what makes WeHo a powerful place to build, and what it will take to become LA’s next venture hub.

Hosted at Build Momentum headquarters in the heart of the Sunset Strip, we’re bringing together the people building, backing, and shaping West Hollywood’s next chapter over sushi and good local drinks.

For founders: Hear from people building here, discover practical City resources, and connect with investors, experienced operators, and potential partners.

For investors: Meet emerging founders, connect with civic and venture leaders, and explore opportunities to support the next generation of local companies.

For local businesses and community builders: Share what the ecosystem needs, meet collaborators, and help shape a stronger venture community in West Hollywood.

MEET THE PANEL

• Danny Hang, Vice Mayor of West Hollywood: The City’s vision for entrepreneurship and how civic partnerships can help founders grow.

• Paolo Kespradit, Business Development Manager, City of West Hollywood: Practical support and resources for businesses, and how founders can access them.

• Patrick Driscoll, Holland & Knight: The emerging companies and venture capital perspective, connecting founders with capital and support to scale.

• Dan Cafiero, StartOut LA Council Co-Chair: The LGBTQ+ founder ecosystem, mentorship, community, and useful connections.

• Yosh Miller, Founder & CEO of Hadley: The experience of building a company in WeHo and what local founders need to thrive.

• Caio Buchalla, Co-Founder & CEO of OVE Touch & Go: Bringing a product to market, reaching customers and partners, and the founder support that makes a difference.

Hosted and moderated by Michael Meo, founder of Build Momentum, bringing the founder and venture studio perspective.

THE EVENING

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Part of Los Angeles Tech Week. RSVP on tech-week.com.