Join us for an exclusive showcase of innovative early-stage teams from SoCal’s top research institutions

Come see 30 hand-select early stage startups who are commercializing their deep scientific breakthroughs from 18 of SoCal’s top research universities and institutions. The day will feature three simultaneous domain tracks: Life Science, Computer Science, and Physical Science.  This exclusive, invite-only half-day program will bring together investors, innovators and executives in an intimate setting. This event is brought to you by the Alliance for Southern California Innovation and the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA).

Agenda

1:00 p  Check-in + Refreshments

2:00 p  Keynote + Panel

3:30 p  Team Presentations

6:30 p  Cocktails

Why you should attend:

• See hand-picked teams from 18 of SoCal’s top research institutions
• Teams were vetted and selected from a pool of applicants by domain-specific panels of investors and industry experts
• Join an intimate invite-only guest list of investors, innovators and executives
• Keynote by Bill Gross, Founder + Chairman of Idealab
• VC Panel includes Rick Smith (CrossCut Ventures), Kara Nortman (Upfront Ventures), Shahin Farshchi (Lux Capital) and Jay Goss (Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health)

There is no charge to attend this event thanks to generous support from: 

Goldman Sachs | Google | Silicon Valley Bank | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

This event is by invitation only so please request an invite at: http://www.alliancesocal.org/events/socal-first-look-showcase/