Build What L.A.STS. Where Los Angeles founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners come to build what lasts.
Join 600+ founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, professionals, investors, and community leaders for a full day of inspiration, education, and meaningful connection at the 2026 Hustle & Heart Entrepreneur Summit .
Produced by Hustle & Heart Collective in collaboration with FOUND/LA , this year's Summit returns bigger than ever with expanded programming, more speakers, more workshops, and greater opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Together, we're bringing entrepreneurs, industry leaders, community organizations, and corporate partners together to strengthen Los Angeles' entrepreneurial ecosystem through education, mentorship, access to capital, collaboration, and opportunity.
Whether you're launching your first venture, growing an established business, building your personal brand, or preparing for your next stage of growth, you'll leave with practical strategies, meaningful relationships, and actionable insights to help move your business forward.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization , Hustle & Heart Collective is committed to expanding access and opportunity for entrepreneurs across Los Angeles. More than a conference, the Summit is where ideas become action, relationships become partnerships, and ambitious people come together to build businesses—and communities—that last.
What You'll Experience ✔ Inspiring keynote conversations with accomplished founders, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders
✔ Four breakout session blocks featuring expert-led panels and interactive workshops
✔ Practical strategies you can immediately apply to your business
✔ Networking with 600+ founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, investors, and community leaders
✔ Opportunities to connect with corporate partners, investors, lenders, nonprofit organizations, and business resource providers
✔ Meaningful conversations designed to