February 28 – Startup/Job Fair – Featuring Social, Dating, Lifestyle companies

event center

This FREE event will feature an expo floor and speaking panels where you can:

• Meet startups, investors, your local businesses, your local government officials, & corporations

• Discover job opportunities

• Showcase your business (small fee)

• Learn how to start a startup

• Learn how to raise funds, plan for an exit, find startups to invest in

your businesses

DISCOVER AND MEET BUSINESSES

Explore the expo floor to discover and meet startups, small/medium businesses, and corporations from our regional startup ecosystems!

Each company will be showcasing their products/services, sharing potential job opportunities, and/or potential investment opportunities.

and many more to be announced

become an exhibitor

SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE EXPO FLOOR

If you are interested in showcasing your business, you can purchase a ticket that includes a table or a 10×10′ space for a booth (includes 1 table).

learn new things

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY INSIDERS AND INVESTORS

Sit in on the speaking panels to:

• Learn about the processes of starting a business

• Get fundraising strategies direct from investors

• Hear about the potential opportunities and risks as they relate to the dating, social, and lifestyle industries

• Have an opportunity to ask the panel your own questions

4pm to 5pm: HOW TO START A STARTUP PANEL WILL FEATURE

feb startups

• Chad Sahley CEO/Founder of Social Bluebook

• Mark Milutin CEO/Founder of Davos Digital

• Alexandra Thompson Co-Founder & CEO at Allele Genomics

• Josef Holm Founder & CEO of Krowdster, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Crowd Invest Summit

5:45pm to 6:45pm: FUNDRAISING AND EXIT STRATEGIES PANEL WILL FEATURE

feb investors

• Blake Baxter Executive Director of Blackrun Ventures 

• Jim Winett Executive in Residence at LACI, Managing Partner at DPAA Group, Inc., Co-founder & CFO at Early X Foundation

• Asher Leids Angel Investor,  Former venture capital, securities and M&A attorney and a partner at Donahue, Mesereau & Leids LLP

 

more info

Our second Startup/Job Fair of 2017 features Dating, Social, and Lifestyle companies and an expo floor full of various other companies from across the region.

We have partnered with the City of Agoura Hills to hold this event every month during 2017, at their beautiful new event center.

The center has ample parking, beautiful open space design, and is nestled against Ladyface Mountain overlooking Conejo Valley.

You can take a look at our previous Startup/Job Fairs here:

October – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/234139831/

January – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236385568/

Videos of our October panels – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQifaMKXIprcRvaQt7tocA

The Month of March, City of Agoura Hills Investor / Startup / Job Fair – March 29

GET YOUR FREE TICKET or REGISTER AS AN EXHIBITOR/VENDOR HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-month-of-march-city-of-agoura-hills-investor-startup-job-fair-tickets-32377346515

event center

This FREE event will feature an expo floor and speaking panels where you can:

• Meet startups, investors, your local businesses, your local government officials, & corporations

• Discover job opportunities

• Showcase your business (small fee)

• Learn how to start a startup

• Learn how to raise funds, plan for an exit, & find startups to invest in

your businesses

DISCOVER AND MEET BUSINESSES

Explore the expo floor to discover and meet startups, small/medium businesses, and corporations from our regional startup ecosystems!

Each company will be showcasing their products/services, sharing potential job opportunities, and/or potential investment opportunities.

Many more will be announced.

ENJOY GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS 

West Kitchen

Many more will be announced.

 

become an exhibitor

SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE EXPO FLOOR

If you are interested in showcasing your business, you can purchase a ticket that includes a table or a 10×10′ space for a booth (includes 1 table).

We also have vendor opportunities if you would like to sell alcohol, food, or merchandise! Just select the appropriate vendor ticket.

Power is limited and we will be running on a schedule to ensure everyone has the opportunity to keep their laptops charged.

If you need a dedicated power source for the entire event, email gary@805startups.com

learn new things

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY INSIDERS AND INVESTORS

Sit in on the speaking panels to:

• Learn about the processes of starting a business

• Get fundraising strategies direct from investors

• Hear about the potential opportunities and risks as they relate to the FINANCE/INSURANCE/LEGAL/CYBER SECURITY/BUSINESS SUPPORT industries

• Have an opportunity to ask the panel your own questions

 

HOW TO START A STARTUP PANEL WILL FEATURE AN ASSORTMENT OF 

Startup Founders, UX Researches/Designers, Marketing/Sales/Growth Hacking Specialists, Lawyers, and CPAs

Moderated by

Gary Livingston, VP & Director of Experience of 805 Startups, Principal of The Renegade Firm

 

FUNDRAISING AND EXIT STRATEGIES PANEL WILL FEATURE AN ASSORTMENT OF

M&A Corporate LeadersLawyersAngel InvestorsVC/PE Firm InvestorsFounders of Late Stage Startups

Confirmed thus far:

Caroline Harrah, Real Estate Broker, Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Wealth Management and Private Equity at Morgan Stanley

Steven McClurg President/COO of Crowdfunder, angel investor, former Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners

Moderated by

Alon Goren Founder & CEO of 805 Startups, Co-Founder of Crowd Invest Summit

Would you like to be on one of the panels to demonstrate your expertise and to give back to your community?  Do you have someone to recommend or that you would like to request for one of the panels?

Let us know here!

more info

We have partnered with the City of Agoura Hills to hold this event every month during 2017, at their beautiful new event center.

The center has ample parking, beautiful open space design, and is nestled against Ladyface Mountain overlooking Conejo Valley.

You can take a look at our previous Startup/Job Fairs here:

October – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/234139831/

January – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236385568/

February – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236929881/

Videos of our October and January panels – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQifaMKXIprcRvaQt7tocA

 

GET YOUR FREE TICKET or REGISTER AS AN EXHIBITOR/VENDOR HERE: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-month-of-march-city-of-agoura-hills-investor-startup-job-fair-tickets-32377346515

The Month of April, City of Agoura Hills Investor / Startup / Job Fair – April 26

event center

RSVP HERE

This FREE event will feature an expo floor and speaking panels where you can:

• Meet startups, investors, your local businesses, your local government officials, & corporations

• Discover job opportunities

• Showcase your business (small fee)

• Learn how to start a startup

• Learn how to raise funds, plan for an exit, & find startups to invest in

your businesses

TASTE INCREDIBLE FOOD, WINES, AND BREWS

Full pours at $3 to $5 each!

 

DISCOVER AND MEET BUSINESSES

Explore the expo floor to discover and meet startups, small/medium businesses, and corporations from our regional startup ecosystems!

Each company will be showcasing their products/services, sharing potential job opportunities, and/or potential investment opportunities.

Many more will be announced.

become an exhibitor

SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE EXPO FLOOR

If you are interested in showcasing your business, you can purchase a ticket that includes a table or a 10×10′ space for a booth (includes 1 table).

We also have vendor opportunities if you would like to sell alcohol, food, or merchandise!  Just select the appropriate vendor ticket.

Power is limited and we will be running on a schedule to ensure everyone has the opportunity to keep their laptops charged.

If you need a dedicated power source for the entire event, email gary@805startups.com

learn new things

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY INSIDERS AND INVESTORS

Sit in on the speaking panels to:

• Learn about the processes of starting a business

• Get fundraising strategies direct from investors

• Hear about the potential opportunities and risks as they relate to the GAMING/ENTERTAINMENT/PUBLISHING industries

• Have an opportunity to ask the panel your own questions

HOW TO START A STARTUP PANEL WILL FEATURE AN ASSORTMENT OF 

  • Startup Founders
  • UX Researches/Designers
  • Marketing/Sales/Growth Hacking Specialists
  • Lawyers
  • CPAs

FUNDRAISING AND EXIT STRATEGIES PANEL WILL FEATURE AN ASSORTMENT OF

  • M&A Corporate Leaders
  • Lawyers
  • Angel Investors
  • VC/PE Firm Investors
  • Founders of Late Stage Startups

Would you like to be on one of the panels to demonstrate your expertise and to give back to your community?  Do you have someone to recommend to request for one of the panels?  

Let us know here!

more info

We have partnered with the City of Agoura Hills to hold this event every month during 2017, at their beautiful new event center.

The center has ample parking, beautiful open space design, and is nestled against Ladyface Mountain overlooking Conejo Valley.

You can take a look at our previous Startup/Job Fairs here:

October – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/234139831/

January – https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236385568/

Videos of our October panels – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQifaMKXIprcRvaQt7tocA

February 13 – Insight Into Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries – Speaker Series – Santa Barbara

This is a free event and a part of the 805 Startups partnership with Impact Hub SB to bring you valuable opportunities to learn and to network.

LOCATION & TIME

Impact HUB – Santa Barbara 1117 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA – 7PM to 9PM

RSVP HERE: https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/237328041/

EVENT FORMAT

The event features a panel of speakers with varying backgrounds and key experiences to share with you.

Experiences that are both relevant to startups and traditional businesses related to ALL KINDS OF INDUSTRIES.

Their insights will help you learn about the Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries and help you identify new opportunities and unforeseen risks that may exist.

A question and answer segment with the panelists will be lead by a moderator for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Networking will occur before and after the panel discussion.

 

OUR SANTA BARBARA PANEL FEATURES

Lisa Amador CEO of Santa Barbara Matchmaking

Tom Quisel former CTO/Senior Data Scientist of OKCupid, currently with Evidation Health

Steve Gatena Founder/CEO of Pray & serial entrepreneur

 

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

LEVERAGE OUR EVENTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

We have marketing & business development packages available for you to leverage all of our events to meet your marketing and business development goals.

If you are interested, please shoot an email to: gary@805startups.com

February 15 – Insight Into Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries – Speaker Series – Westlake Village

This is a free event and a part of the 805 Startups partnership with HUB101 to bring you valuable opportunities to learn and to network.

RSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/237327827/

LOCATION & TIME

HUB101 – Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship 31416 Agoura Rd. STE 105 Westlake Village, CA – 7PM to 9PM

RSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/237327827/

EVENT FORMAT

The event features a panel of speakers with varying backgrounds and key experiences to share with you.

Experiences that are both relevant to startups and traditional businesses related to ALL KINDS OF INDUSTRIES.

Their insights will help you learn about the Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries and help you identify new opportunities and unforeseen risks that may exist.

A question and answer segment with the panelists will be lead by a moderator for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Networking will occur before and after the panel discussion.

 

OUR WESTLAKE VILLAGE PANEL FEATURES

Chad Sahley CEO/Founder of Social Bluebook

Keith Wilson, Client Partner, Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook

Blake Baxter Executive Director of Blackrun Ventures  

Steven McClurg President/COO of Crowdfunder

THIS PANEL WILL BE MODERATED BY

Mark Milutin CEO/Founder of Davos Digital

 

LEVERAGE OUR EVENTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

We have marketing & business development packages available for you to leverage all of our events to meet your marketing and business development goals.

If you are interested, please shoot an email to: gary@805startups.com

 

RSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/237327827/

February 22 – Insight Into Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries – Speaker Series – Ventura

This is a free event and a part of the 805 Startups partnership with The City of Ventura to bring you valuable opportunities to learn and to network.

LOCATION & TIME

Ventura Ventures Business Center 505 Poli St., Suite 301, ventura, CA – 7PM to 9PM

RSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/237327664/

 

EVENT FORMAT

The event features a panel of speakers with varying backgrounds and key experiences to share with you.

Experiences that are both relevant to startups and traditional businesses related to ALL KINDS OF INDUSTRIES.

Their insights will help you learn about the Dating, Social, & Lifestyle Industries and help you identify new opportunities and unforeseen risks that may exist.

A question and answer segment with the panelists will be lead by a moderator for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Networking will occur before and after the panel discussion.

 

OUR VENTURA PANEL FEATURES

Chipper Bro of Patagonia

Kat Merrick Founder & President of Totally Local VC, Founder & CEO of Surf Chick Inc

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

LEVERAGE OUR EVENTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

We have marketing & business development packages available for you to leverage all of our events to meet your marketing and business development goals.

If you are interested, please shoot an email to: gary@805startups.com

January 5 – 7pm to 9pm – Insight Into Real Estate and AEC Industries, a Speaker Series Event – Impact HUB SB – Santa Barbara

This is a free event and a part of the 805 Startups partnership with Impact Hub – Santa Barbara to bring you valuable opportunities to learn and to network.

EVENT FORMAT

The event features a panel of speakers with varying backgrounds and key experiences to share with you.

Experiences that are both relevant to startups and traditional businesses related to REAL ESTATE AND AEC (ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION) industries.

Their insights will help you learn about the REAL ESTATE AND AEC industries and help you identify new opportunities and unforeseen risks that may exist.

A question and answer segment with the panelists will follow their talk.

OUR SANTA BARBARA PANEL FEATURES

 

Matthew Potter Founder/CEO of HomeStack

Max Goldman Head of Product of Rex- Real Estate Exchange, Inc.

Stephen Sullivan Commercial Real Estate – Strategic Planning at Avison Young

RSVP Here:

https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236492308/

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We have many business development packages available for you to leverage this event and the others taking place during our Month of Real Estate and AEC Industries

If you are interested you can learn more here:

https://www.805startups.com/biz-dev/

January 9 – Happy Hour Networking – Ventura

Our Happy Hour Networking events are all about casually getting to know the members of our community.

Come relax, recalibrate, and be ready to refocus on the startup grind the next day with a refreshed vigor.

Feel free to pull out your phone to demo what you’re working on or snap some candid pics of Alon or Gary acting like oversized Muppets!

Having fun together and getting to know each other in a casual setting is the best way to bond and build some meaningful and supportive relationships.

You might meet your co-founder, next hire, or first investor while kickin back and sharing fun anecdotes.

We will be meeting at Anacapa Brewing Company for our Ventura Happy Hour Networking event.

RSVP Here:

https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236544058/

January 16 – Happy Hour Networking – Conejo Valley

Our Happy Hour Networking events are all about casually getting to know the members of our community.

Come relax, recalibrate, and be ready to refocus on the startup grind the next day with a refreshed vigor.

Feel free to pull out your phone to demo what you’re working on or snap some candid pics of Alon or Gary acting like oversized Muppets!

Having fun together and getting to know each other in a casual setting is the best way to bond and build some meaningful and supportive relationships.

You might meet your co-founder, next hire, or first investor while kickin back and sharing fun anecdotes.

We will be meeting at Industry Bar + Grill in Calabasas for our Conejo Valley Happy Hour Networking event.

RSVP Here:

https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236544114/

January 17 – Happy Hour Networking – Santa Barbara

Our Happy Hour Networking events are all about casually getting to know the members of our community.

Come relax, recalibrate, and be ready to refocus on the startup grind the next day with a refreshed vigor.

Feel free to pull out your phone to demo what you’re working on or snap some candid pics of Alon or Gary acting like oversized Muppets!

Having fun together and getting to know each other in a casual setting is the best way to bond and build some meaningful and supportive relationships.

You might meet your co-founder, next hire, or first investor while kickin back and sharing fun anecdotes.

We will be meeting at The James Joyce from 7pm to 9pm for our Santa Barbara Happy Hour Networking event.

RSVP Here:

https://www.meetup.com/805startups/events/236544089/