Looking Ahead: The SoCal First Look Showcase Will Build on Success of Alliance Debut Event
On May 24th, the Alliance for Southern California held its debut event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The day featured a lineup of exceptional Southern California-based thought leaders and exciting companies who collectively delivered a compelling message about the vibrant innovation ecosystems in the region. The event drew over 160 attendees, including more than 50 local venture investors, plus a blend of entrepreneurs, executives and innovators who came to connect with representatives of SoCal’s numerous innovation centers and to learn how to access these emerging opportunities. To see photos of the day, check out our photo gallery.
With the Silicon Valley event in the rearview mirror, we have shifted focus to our next event: the SoCal First Look Showcase on June 20 at the Luskin Conference Center at UCLA. This event picks up where the last event left off, by showcasing 30 early-stage companies commercializing scientific breakthroughs discovered and developed at top SoCal research universities and institutes. Here investors will have the opportunity to get a “first look” at innovative frontier tech startups seeking seed and initial funding.
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Steve Gilison is Head of Programs and Operations at the Alliance for SoCal Innovation. You can also find him on Linkedin and the Alliance website.
