Last weekend, we had the chance to check out ROW DTLA, a super cool commercial district that’s making some serious waves. This spot blends a whole century of LA history with a fresh, modern energy, creating a unique bridge between downtown and the Arts District. If you're on the hunt for a place with a hip, unique atmosphere that feels both historic and totally now, you've gotta give it a visit.
FEATURED Events
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 4pm - Get ready for a whole new way to experience your favorite brands! Schmoozd is launching BrandPopup, a unique event that's all about discovery, shopping, and major inspiration. Explore new product drops, meet brand founders, and enjoy a fireside chat featuring Ravi Hampole (Lululemon) and Dan Murphy (Liquid Death).
See 20 modern brands unveil their latest products on Thursday, March 26th, at 4 PM.
Bonus Fireside Chat: Hear from LA's legendary investors about what they look for in their next venture.
Josh Resnick: Former founder of Sugarfina, a luxury candy CPG brand. Now a Co-founder and General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, investing in CPG brands.
Lawrence Hsu: His VC was an early investor in The Honest Company. He has since angel-invested in over 30+ CPG and tech startups and is a GP at Misfit Ventures.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 26 - Brand Popup - Register
Friday, March 27 - Realizing the Power of AI with Deloitte - Register
Saturday, March 28 - Biohackers World Conference & Expo - Register
Tuesday, March 31 - LA Tech Industry Mixer - Register
Saturday, April 15 - Spring Social + Market - Register
Thursday, April 16 - Pasadena Tech Happy Hour - Register
Thursday, April 30 - LA Founders ‘Sprint Fwd - Register
Plan Ahead
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 - Looking for a vibrant way to kick off the Spring season? Join us at the Sage Market Spring Social, an afternoon of connection and community for a cause. Discover artisan goods, enjoy live music, attend an exclusive guest speaker event, get your hands dirty, and experience local restaurants at this unmissable Springtime event. Bring your friends and family and soak in the lively atmosphere while learning new skills, supporting local businesses and making new friends. REGISTER
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 5PM - Finally, an IRL event for founders in LA! We're creating an event where founders from all industries can genuinely connect, share their journeys, and build a meaningful, supportive community.
Just imagine: a tech founder helping a CPG founder build out their gnarly e-commerce store on Shopify, or a creative founder designing an amazing logo for that next-gen AI startup. Yup, this is all about founders helping founders build, grow, and maybe even change the world. REGISTER
THURSDAY, MAY 28 - Ready to see the next big thing in CPG? CPG Demo Day is an on-stage pitch event where visionary founders get the chance to present their innovative products directly to a room full of investors.
Founders pitch their brands, offer samples, and get real-time feedback from investors, operators, and peers. From functional beverages to innovations in food, wellness, beauty, and household goods, CPG Demo Day is your curated look at what’s next in consumer products. REGISTER
Open Roles
We highlight roles from founders, brands, and operators in our network who are actively hiring. If you’re looking to join a high-growth team, this is where you start.
FlightStory is hiring for a bunch of roles, including producers, videographers, and post-production leads.
Product.AI - Hiring Brand & Content Producer -Apply
Metropolis - Hiring 24 roles (Tech, Finance, Product, Sales) in LA - Apply
SPONSORED BY: HIREFUEL, your go to recruiter for top talent in LA, SF, NYC, Miami. Connect with Brent Gilinsky today.
Hiring? Email us ([email protected]) to feature your open roles and connect with our community.
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This spring, Staxiom is offering a free business tax return filing to new, qualified R&D tax credit clients who sign up for tax year 2026. Many tech companies don't realize they qualify for significant credits under Section 41. The average Staxiom client recovers over $50,000 annually.
Schedule a free 15-minute eligibility assessment (HERE), no commitment, no upfront cost.
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