Startmada - Lady Boss Hangout (805 Startups)

• Enrolled members of our Incubator program will have priority to go first.
• We livestream and record this event to serve as a learning tool for ourselves and the community.
• While pitching, remember not to share any confidential information or trade secrets. Please consult a qualified lawyer if you are unsure what not to disclose. Our friends at Stradling Law and SoCal IP are wonderful community partners and very accessible. You can meet them at our VIP Lunch for basic insights into these matters.
• Do not worry about people stealing your ideas. This is incredibly rare, and the practice and feedback you will receive are invaluable. Anyone who attempts to follow your lead to pursue a similar idea will produce something drastically different, as they will apply their own biases, thoughts, feelings, experience, insights, skills, resources, and personal touch. Consider how drastically different a hamburger is from one restaurant to another, and how each burger appeals to very different people for very different reasons. Expand that to an entire company and its brand.

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TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ONLINE EVENT

• Access the community calendar at this link
• Select the event on the date you want to attend
• Make sure you have created an account on Startmada. Membership starts at only $2 a month. Every membership gives you access to Startmada and our online events. Register using this link.
• Use this promo code for one month free at the Supporter membership tier: MEEETUPEVENT

Thank you for your support in helping us make our community more connected, collaborative, and wonderful together.

Eric Knight will be available to answer your questions. He has extensive knowledge and experience related to:

• Nonprofits
• Donor Relations
• Fundraising
• Business Strategy and Operations
• Community Building
• Film Production
• Strategic Planning
• Board of Directors
• Executive Coaching
• Leadership
• Project Management

You can explore more topics you can inquire about by visiting Eric’s LinkedIn profile

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We are now streaming our Mentor Office Hours on:

https://linkedin.com/company/805startups
https://www.twitch.tv/garylivingston
https://www.youtube.com/@805startups

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Have requests for other mentors to host Office Hours?
Let us know here

Want to be a mentor?
Apply here

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Help Us Make a Bigger Impact While Supporting Your Organization

Want to support our work in the community while bolstering your brand, sales, talent pool, and other professional agendas through Relationship Marketing?

Become an Industry Partner!
https://www.805startups.com/beapartner/

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This event is being held on our new online community, Startmada:

https://community.805startups.com/events

We hold Office Hours, workshops, and other online events. Additionally, you can find various spaces to discuss critical aspects of building a career or business and to share resources.

You can join as a Supporter for only $2 a month to access Startmada and get a discount on our monthly VIP Lunch:
https://community.805startups.com/checkout/supporter

## YOU MUST REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND:

## CLICK THIS LINK

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​The Original Mixer returns on July 23, 2026— and it continues a tradition that has been building meaningful business relationships for over 20 years.

​What started as a curated gathering of trusted professionals has evolved into one of Los Angeles’ premier networking events, attracting 300+ high-level attendees including private equity professionals, venture capital investors, family offices, investment bankers, CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants, and other influential advisors.
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This is not a name-tag-and-handshake event.
​It’s a room full of decision-makers, capital sources, and operators who understand the value of long-term relationships.

​This summer there will be over 20 sponsor tables pouring your favorite wines and spirits, creating an energetic, interactive atmosphere where conversations flow as easily as the drinks. Each sponsor table represents a strategic partner, a capital source, or a trusted advisor — making every interaction intentional and impactful.

​The Original Mixer is designed to:
​• Expand your referral network
​• Strengthen deal flow
​• Elevate your brand visibility
​• Connect with capital and strategic partners
​• Build relationships that drive real business growth
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If you are serious about surrounding yourself with high-caliber professionals and positioning yourself in the right rooms, July 23rd is a date you don’t want to miss.
​Los Angeles.

​Over 300 professionals.
​20+ sponsor tables.
​One powerful evening.

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805 Startups/Startmada will have a booth on the expo floor next to the Los Angeles Venture Association, where we will be introducing founders and investors to the community.
Brian Rabinovitz is the organizer, a great community leader, and supporter of ours for the last 15 years.
Please join us at the event if you can.

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## YOU MUST REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND:

## CLICK THIS LINK

• Enrolled members of our Incubator program will have priority to go first.
• We livestream and record this event to serve as a learning tool for ourselves and the community.
• While pitching, remember not to share any confidential information or trade secrets. Please consult a qualified lawyer if you are unsure what not to disclose. Our friends at Stradling Law and SoCal IP are wonderful community partners and very accessible. You can meet them at our VIP Lunch for basic insights into these matters.
• Do not worry about people stealing your ideas. This is incredibly rare, and the practice and feedback you will receive are invaluable. Anyone who attempts to follow your lead to pursue a similar idea will produce something drastically different, as they will apply their own biases, thoughts, feelings, experience, insights, skills, resources, and personal touch. Consider how drastically different a hamburger is from one restaurant to another, and how each burger appeals to very different people for very different reasons. Expand that to an entire company and its brand.

***

TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ONLINE EVENT

• Access the community calendar at this link
• Select the event on the date you want to attend
• Make sure you have created an account on Startmada. Membership starts at only $2 a month. Every membership gives you access to Startmada and our online events. Register using this link.
• Use this promo code for one month free at the Supporter membership tier: MEEETUPEVENT

Thank you for your support in helping us make our community more connected, collaborative, and wonderful together.