Alliance for SoCal Innovation

Local governments may not be co-investors, but they can be connectors. Christopher Pimentel, Mayor of El Segundo, calls it acting as a concierge—guiding innovators through the complex maze of funding and unlocking transformational opportunities. Combine that with VCs willing to take a long-term stake, and you get a powerhouse ecosystem, like Southern California’s defense innovation landscape—where local support meets patient capital and innovations truly thrive. City of El Segundo, El Segundo Economic Development Corporation #Government #LA #DeepTech #Innovation #Growth

"It's about SoCal as a region." We couldn’t agree more! As Abhi M., Operating Partner at CerraCap Ventures shares, Southern California’s strength lies in collaboration — when founders, investors, and innovators unite, the entire region shares in growth. Thank you CerraCap Ventures and Abhi M. for supporting the SoCal ecosystem alongside the Alliance for SoCal Innovation! #Community #Partners #Venture #Captial #Growth #ThisIsSoCal

It’s all about helping founders access the resources they need to succeed. Daniel Erlikhman, Partner at Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP, works with early-stage companies and serial entrepreneurs, helping them secure the capital and support they need to thrive. That’s where the Alliance for SoCal Innovation comes in. We connect founders with experts, resources, and guidance to help them grow, scale, and reach their next milestone. We’re grateful to have partners like Daniel and Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP who share our mission and vision! #Partner #Sponsor #Funding #Capital #FounderResources #Venture

What an incredible day at The Best of The Best! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to TCA Venture Group and UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove for co-hosting such an inspiring event showcasing top founders and VCs from across #SoCal. Thank you to our VC panelists for sharing thoughtful insights and perspectives: 🎤 Abhi M., Operating Partner, CerraCap Ventures 🎤 Jeff Bocan, Partner, Okapi Venture Capital 🎤 Newth Morris, Managing Director, Ankona Capital 🎤 Parisa Khosropour, President, TCA Los Angeles 🎤 David Bailey, Managing Partner, KPPB LLP (Panel Moderator) And a big congratulations to all the founders who pitched their innovative startups: 🚀 Recoup Beverage, Susan Hartnagel 🚀 Tot Squad, Jennifer Saxton 🚀 ArtLabs, Ugur Yekta Basak 🚀 Scripto, Joshua Klein 🚀 Life Seal Vascular, Bill Colone 🚀 Dugu Systems, Adam Brenner 🚀 Quarter20 Inc., Mai Bui 🚀 Time Machine, Ike Kavas 🚀 Ritual Ads, Jethro R. The energy, ideas, and collaboration truly showcased the strength of our Southern California innovation ecosystem. Special thanks to Silicon Valley Bank, CTI, and KPPB LLP for providing great food, beverages, and meaningful networking to close out the event. We are so grateful to everyone who helps make SoCal The Best of The Best! Pat Hwang, David Friedman, Dave de Csepel, CTI, SVB #Venture #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Founders #Investors #Networking #SoCal #VC #TheBestOfTheBest

Don't miss The Best of The Best! Join us and TCA Venture Group October 9th for a premier showcase bringing together top founders and leading VCs from Southern California. If you’re a founder looking for capital, an investor scouting promising startups, or just interested in the local innovation ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to see what’s happening in #SoCal. VC Panelists: Abhi M., Operating Partner, CerraCap Ventures Jeff Bocan, Partner, Okapi Venture Capital Newth Morris, Managing Director, Ankona Capital Parisa Khosropour, President, TCA Los Angeles David Bailey, Managing Partner, KPPB LLP (Panel Moderator) Pitch Session Founders: Recoup Beverage Tot Squad ArtLabs Scripto iCardio.ai Life Seal Vascular Dugu Systems Quarter20 Inc. Time Machine Ritual Aids The event will conclude with time to network over tasty food and beverages provided by Silicon Valley Bank and KPPB LLP. Register now: https://luma.com/u5cw1owg #ThisIsSoCal #Events #Funding #VC #Investing #Founders CTI SVB

Another Nobel laureate from a SoCal academic institution. UC Santa Barbara is a powerhouse for innovation!!

Our friends at Nucleate, a global student-led nonprofit, are empowering the next generation of biotech leaders through their renowned Activator Program. This free, equity-free initiative helps academic innovators turn breakthrough research into real-world biotech ventures, offering education, mentorship, and structured team-building along the way. Over four Los Angeles cohorts, Nucleate LA has supported 100+ alumni, leading to the launch of 9 incorporated companies and over $4M in funding raised. Applications are now open for the 2026 Los Angeles Activator Cohort — apply to get involved!

Only The Best of The Best. Join us October 9th for a premier showcase bringing together top founders and leading investors from Southern California. If you’re a founder looking for capital, an investor scouting promising startups, or just interested in the local innovation ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to see what’s happening in SoCal. The event will conclude with time to network over tasty food and beverages provided by Silicon Valley Bank. Register now: https://luma.com/u5cw1owg TCA Venture Group, CTI, SVB #ThisIsSoCal #Events #Funding #VC #Investing #Founders

The Alliance for SoCal Innovation was thrilled to participate in Glendale Tech Week 2025, hosting our own investor happy hour, attending mixers hosted by our friends at FoundersBoost Fund and Hacker Fund, and speaking on Sunstone Cities Public Partnership panel. Thank you to Glendale Economic Development for making Glendale Tech Week possible! #ThisIsSoCal #GlendaleTechWeek