A plethora of interesting startups exists on the LA tech scene. Check out how local names are innovating mental healthcare, professional networking and more. This is the Built In LA Weekly Refresh.
Tavrn launched its networking app. Founded by Harvard University dropout and entrepreneur Pedro Paulino, Tavrn connects rising professionals in the entertainment industry over in-person dinners. Paulino’s goal is to enable knowledge sharing and network building within the creative sector at its exclusive invite-only gatherings. The platform has raised $1.4 million to date. [Built In LA]
LA Tech Quote of the Week
“The reason why we call the company ‘Options’ is that we believe that it doesn’t matter even if you’ve already tried 20 antidepressants — and we work with patients who honestly are in that scenario — you still literally have hundreds of potential treatment options when you look at different treatments and combinations.” — Morgan Hewett, co-founder and CEO of Options MD
Options MD was featured in the Built In Future 5 series. Options MD provides people dealing with severe depression with an abundance of treatment options to facilitate their recovery. The platform’s founders built Options MD to address this growing patient population after seeing their loved ones experience the effects of depression. Options MD has grown to serve a community of over 6,000 members and has raised $3.8 million in capital. [Built In LA]
M1X Labs was accepted into the Fuelarts x Tezos Accelerator. Fuelarts, a company within the art, tech and NFT space, announced the launch of a new accelerator alongside blockchain company Tezos. Participating LA startup M1X Labs will join the 11-week online program to help develop its NFT discovery and curation product on the Tezos blockchain. [Email]
