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Filmstack IRL LA Meetup

MeetupFundraisingIn personFree
17:00America / Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles, United States
Luma Los Angeles

Filmstack IRL LA Meetup is an in-person event for film, TV, and entertainment professionals and creatives in Los Angeles to connect and share updates on projects and careers. Attendees engage in conversations about industry trends, fundraising, and collaboration opportunities. It offers a casual setting with drinks and networking to build real-world connections within the entertainment ecosystem.

NetworkingOperators

La Plata V.1: The Latino Guide to Raising Venture Capital💰

MeetupFundraisingIn person
17:30
Fabrik Chicago, Chicago, United States
Luma Chicago

This meetup connects Latino founders and entrepreneurs in Chicago with investors to help raise venture capital. Attendees can expect networking, a panel discussion, and opportunities to build warm introductions for fundraising. The event focuses on increasing access to capital for Latino founders beyond corporate environments.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingTalks & Panels

Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement: Everything you need to know before applying for SBIR/STTR startup funding

WorkshopFundraisingIn person
11:00America / New York
United States
Launch NY

This virtual workshop explains the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer application process. Founders will learn how to craft applications to secure non-dilutive startup funding. It is aimed at those seeking government grants to support early-stage innovation and technology development.

FoundersOnlineFree to Attend

Build a Startup Idea with AI Investors Won’t Ignore

EventAI & Machine LearningFundraisingOnline
20:00
Online, United States
Atlanta Startup Founder 101

This online event explores how to build startup ideas with AI tools that attract investor interest. It is designed for founders who want to validate their concepts before committing significant time and resources. Attendees will learn how to distinguish real opportunities from untested assumptions in the early startup process.

FoundersIdea StageOnline

FREE! Pitch Practice: How to Pitch to Investors and Get the Deal

Pitch EventFundraisingOnline
19:00
Online, United States
Silicon Valley AR, VR and Content Entrepreneurs

This online pitch event explains how to present your startup to investors and secure funding. It is designed for founders who want to improve their pitching skills and understand the investor perspective. Participants gain practical advice to enhance their chances of getting deals.

FoundersPitchingOnlineFree to Attend

How to Stop Living in Fundraising Mode with Steven Zausner, WhiteLabel

EventFundraisingIn person
16:00America / New York
United States
Columbia Entrepreneurship / Columbia Startup Lab

This event features Steven Zausner discussing how founders can build a capital strategy that allows them to focus on growing their company rather than being stuck in fundraising mode. It is designed for startup founders looking to balance fundraising with business operations. Attendees will benefit from practical advice in a casual happy hour setting at the Columbia Startup Lab.

FoundersNetworking

Aug 2026 - Ai for Nonprofits: Portland

MeetupAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn person
12:00
Capital One Café (Upstairs), Portland, United States
AI for Nonprofits - Portland

This event features brief presentations and small group discussions focused on practical AI applications for nonprofits. It welcomes nonprofit professionals and others interested in AI without requiring technical expertise. Attendees share experiences and learn from each other to improve nonprofit work using AI.

NetworkingFree to AttendOperators

NexGen: Healthcare Builders Night

WorkshopHealth & BioFundraisingIn personFree
17:00America / New York
New York, NY, New York City, United States
Luma New York

NexGen: Healthcare Builders Night gathers 100 student founders and early-career builders for conversations with founders, clinicians, operators, and investors shaping healthcare's future. The event features discussions and workshops on fundraising, healthcare sales, product building, and navigating the founder journey. Attendees gain practical advice, mentorship, and peer connections to support healthcare innovation.

FoundersHands-OnOperatorsStudents & Researchers

Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup • The Road to Angel Funding • New World Angels, Blue Moon VC, EisnerAmper

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
18:00
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Davie, United States
Luma Miami

The Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup hosts monthly gatherings for startup founders and tech operators featuring networking, a podcast fireside chat, and Q&A with investors. This session focuses on early-stage fundraising strategies from active angel investors. Attendees will learn how to build investor relationships, pitch effectively, and understand investor decision processes.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Rooftop EVO VC & Startups Social🍸🎉

MeetupDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
19:00
Rooftop @1WLO, Fort Lauderdale, United States
Luma Miami

This is an in-person networking social event for founders, investors, and tech entrepreneurs including those in deep tech and quantum computing. Attendees will build connections, gain clarity, and discover opportunities to fundraise and scale their startups. The event focuses on collaborative growth within a global ecosystem of early and growth-stage ventures.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

Demo Day LA - August 2026

Demo DayFundraisingIn person
16:30America / Los Angeles
BLANKSPACES Venice, Los Angeles, United States
Luma Los Angeles

Demo Day LA brings together startup founders and investors for an evening of founder pitch sessions, live demos, and a fireside chat with industry leaders. The event is designed for builders and investors looking to connect over emerging startup ideas and real-world insights. Attendees can expect networking opportunities focused on funding and growth conversations.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

#ATLTechWeek Founder + Funder Jog

MeetupFundraisingIn personFree
06:45
Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, United States
Luma Atlanta

This event is a morning jog of approximately 3.5 miles for founders, investors, and friends in the startup ecosystem during Atlanta Tech Week. Participants meet at The Biltmore Ballrooms to connect, exercise, and share ideas before the day's events. It offers a casual setting to build relationships and network in Atlanta's tech community.

FoundersInvestorsNetworking

#ATLTechWeek Start-Up Legal Launch Pad

WorkshopFundraisingIn personFree
09:00
Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, United States
Luma Atlanta

The event provides legal guidance on key startup issues such as entity formation, financing, employment, intellectual property, and contracts. It is designed for startup founders and entrepreneurs seeking practical advice to establish a strong legal foundation. Attendees can gain insights and ask questions to better prepare their business for long-term success.

FoundersHands-OnFirst-Time Founders

Tech Square | All-Day Pass #ATLTechWeek

SummitDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
09:00
817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, United States
Luma Atlanta

This event is a daylong summit held in Midtown Atlanta as part of Atlanta Tech Week. It features programming that brings together founders, corporates, researchers, and investors to explore deep tech, venture innovation, and developments in Atlanta's knowledge economy. Attendees can expect networking and insight into the local startup and research ecosystem.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingStudents & Researchers

Starburst ICDA Demo Day

Demo DayDeep TechFundraisingIn personFree
16:00
Austin, TX, Austin, United States
Luma Austin

Starburst ICDA Demo Day showcases aerospace, defense, and space startups from the San Antonio to Austin Innovation Corridor. The event features eight startups pitching their technologies and market strategies to investors, industry leaders, and government stakeholders. It is designed to highlight innovation and foster connections within the defense and aerospace ecosystem.

PitchingInvestors

Founders & Funders: SLC VC Reverse Pitch

Pitch EventFundraisingIn personFree
18:00
Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, United States
Luma Salt Lake City

Investors pitch their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, and portfolio highlights directly to founders at this networking event. It is designed for founders looking to understand what VCs seek and to connect with multiple investors in one setting. Attendees gain insight into investor priorities and have opportunities to network with peers and funders.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

PHX FWD Pitch Practice: Learn, Observe, or Pitch

Demo DayFundraisingIn personFree
09:00
Tempe, Arizona, Tempe, United States
Luma Phoenix

Founders participate in a live coached session to improve how they explain their company through real-time feedback on their pitch from investors and experienced founders. The event is designed for early-stage startups and founders preparing to raise capital or clarify their story. Attendees can choose to pitch or observe and learn from others in a supportive environment.

FoundersPitchingPre-SeedSeed