Top pick for early-stage founders
· 5–8 PM
So You Want To Start A Deep Tech Startup... (Thu Nov 12, North Long Beach)
North Long Beach
Talk Free Request to join
Startup events in Los Angeles: November 2026
Busiest day for startup events in LA
November 12 is the busiest day for startup events in Los Angeles this month.
Startup events in LA: our picks for November 2026
· 12 PM
H5E Founders with Ryan Wang (recent $643M exit from Eigen AI) (Wed Nov 4, at The KINN)
The KINN
Free Request to join
· 7–10 PM
Startup Pitch & Networking in Los Angeles (Wed Nov 4, hosted by Startup Valley, at Audio Graph Beer Co., ticket prices $10-$500)
Startup Valley · Audio Graph Beer Co.
$10–$500 Request to join
· 5:30–8:30 PM
LA Fintech Connect Happy Hour, sponsored by Frame (Thu Nov 12, Marina del Rey)
LA Fintech Connect · Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator, Marina del Rey
Mixer Free Request to join
· 7–9:30 PM
Founders Basketball Los Angeles (Wed Nov 11, hosted by New Edition, Venice)
New Edition · Venice
Mixer Free Request to join
· 11 AM
Women Founders Lunch in Burbank: “The Power of Your Network” by FoundHER and FundHER (Fri Nov 6, North Hollywood, $20)
North Hollywood
Lunch $20 Request to join
· 9 AM
Startup Grind Meetups (Sun Nov 8, at The KINN)
The KINN
Free Register directly
Other events for early-stage founders
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- 8:45 AM Startup Cafe: Coaching Founders Through Growth and a $1.5B Exit The KINN Free
- 6 PM The LA Grind: Game Night Melrose
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- 6 PM A Seat at HER Table: After Checkout with Aftersell Mid-Wilshire Free
- 6 PM Mission Matters: Wellness Elevated Dialogue Santa Monica, Wilshire Montana Free
- 6:30 PM Founder Dinner - Kewl Ventures X Rho Wally's Santa Monica Free
- 6:30 PM AI MARKETHON 2026 | AI Founders & Industry Leaders Private Reception Beverly Hills
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- 7 PM Ancient Wisdom for Modern Builders The KINN
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- 1 PM No Code Girl: Build your first app using AI Rivian
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- 9 AM Los Angeles: Shortlist Social Hike The Trails Free
- 4:30 PM Sundays: storytelling night for la's creatives and founders Verci LA
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- 5 PM CryptoMondays Los Angeles Culver City Simonette Restaurant, Culver City Free
- 5 PM Mission Matters x Helios & Partners Present: Future Legacies Series: Beauty & Wellness Dialogue Santa Monica, Wilshire Montana Free
- 5:30 PM Placement x Locked In Presents: Private Consumer Night at The Magic Castle Central LA Free
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- 8 AM Members Coffee Meetup - Santa Monica Santa Monica, Mid-City
- 9 AM Morning mastery moss Free
- 7:30 PM Flying Solo, Together: An Intimate Dinner for Women Building Something of Their Own Bacari Culver City
- 7:30 PM Collab for NOVEMBER Free
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- 12 PM Founder's Lab: November Goalsetting Circle The KINN Free
- 5 PM Shifter(s) Series x AFM House Century City Free
- 6 PM LA SPEAKEASY MASTERMIND MEET UP West Hollywood, Central LA Free
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- 8 AM The Regional Resilience Summit Playa Vista
- 12 PM Launchpad Session (In-Person) El Segundo Free
- 3 PM Gamer Athlete Live Lounge Los Angeles Moon Age Virtual Reality Arcade Free
- 4 PM BEYOND SUCCESS: The Decisions That Shape Value, Wealth & Legacy Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles Free
- 4 PM Pacific Foundry: Advanced Manufacturing | Intelligence Briefing & Mixer | Vol. 02 Santa Monica, Sunset Park
- 5:30 PM Demo Day LA BLANKSPACES Venice
- 5:30 PM Blackbird Founders Fellowship Showcase & Pitch Competition Culver City, Lucerne - Higuera
- 6:30 PM Seed to Series A Founder & VC Dinner Los Angeles Free
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- 9:30 AM LA Tech Coworking Fridays Venice Free
- 10 AM 老板最容易踩的10个坑： 别让辛苦赚来的钱悄悄流走 City of Industry
- 10 AM CITY WLK: Los Angeles Silver Lake Free
- 2 PM 对话纳斯达克 | Inside Nasdaq Rowland Heights Free
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- 8 AM The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike Runyon Canyon Park Free
- 8 AM JEWEL CITY HACKS 6.0 Glendale Community College Free
- 9 AM BCLA 12th Annual Summit: Catalyst 2026 Magnify at CNSI Free
- 10 AM Life Summit 2026 BioscienceLA, Culver City
- 6:30 PM Trailblazer Supper Club in LA featuring Alina Lee and Mary Moses Fashion District
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- 11 AM Black Beauty Block Party Central LA
- 2 PM Mind Master - Health Is Wealth Woodland Hills
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- 8:30 AM Grounds for Investment: Founder and Funder Breakfast from VC Village Los Angeles Free
- 5 PM PITCHFEST | The Technology Movement Santa Monica, Mid-City Free
- 6 PM GrapeLeaf Launch Party Los Angeles Free
- 6:30 PM Founder Dinner Los Angeles Free
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- 11 AM Women Founders Lunch in Los Angeles: Power of Your Network Culver - West
- 4 PM The New CA Landscape for Healthcare Founders, Providers and Investors Beverly Hills Free
- 4 PM Thriving Leader Monthly Workshop with Paul M. Vincent The KINN Free
- 5 PM AI in the Valley Idle Hour Free
- 7 PM Startup Pitch Events Los Angeles: 5 Founders on Stage Florentín Rooftop Bar Free
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- 1 PM Rapid Storytelling Review The KINN Free
- 2 PM Los Angeles Investor Conference AI * CPG * Creators * Longevity * Sports * Tech BLANKSPACES Venice Free
- 2 PM THE FUNDING STAGE BLANKSPACES Venice
- 5 PM Downrange Social- Defense Tech Happy Hour Golden Road Brewing Huntington Beach Free
- 5 PM AI Agents Happy Hour: Culver City Edition Father's Office Free
- 6 PM The Business/Cage You Designed: A Wreck the Room™ Workshop for Founders The KINN
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- 10 AM CITY WLK: Los Angeles [South Bay] Hermosa Beach Free
- 6 PM The LA Grind: Poker Night Melrose
- 6 PM AI Tinkerers LA The KINN Free
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- 10 AM LA Oneday Founders Meetup: Coffee at Bobak’s Demitasse + Santa Monica Beach Walk · Special Guest: Julian Espinosa Demitasse, Santa Monica Free
- 10 AM Tech + Trails: November 2026 Urban Hike by Salehpour Legal Santa Monica, North of Montana Free
- 12:30 PM AI and the Human Advantage BLANKSPACES Venice
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- 4 PM RenAIssance Hackathon: Guest Pass Hero House @ HyeRise, Glendale
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- 6 PM Kinner The KINN
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- 6 PM #LATechWeek AI Collective Pitch Night Santa Monica Free
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- 10 AM The Rhose Bowl Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena Free
Questions
Are startup events in LA free?
58 of 86 founder events in Los Angeles in November 2026 are free (as of Oct 31). Paid events start at $10.
Do you need approval to attend startup events in LA?
As with most cities, the majority of hosts (56 of 86 events in November) require approval to attend their events.
What time of day do startup events in LA take place?
Some events in LA start at 5 PM or later. Most events, however, start earlier in the day.
Startup events in LA that don’t require approval
This event doesn’t require host approval and is free: Startup Grind Meetups