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Cyberattacks as a weapon in space

With September well on its way, we have been preparing for our upcoming event and am excited about the panel speaking at the Hardtech Mixer and Panel this Friday!

The LA Tech ecosystem is gaining more and more prominence in the US, and has a strong advantage over Silicon Valley.

That advantage is “Deep Tech.”

Deep Tech is made of the various hard(ware) technologies that go beyond the more common software development (apps, platforms, middleware, APIs).

Hard Tech includes Space, drones, robotics, and more.

This advantage comes from LA’s rich history in aerospace & defense, which predates the history of Hollywood! (Read: “Thank God for El Segundo” if this interests you!)

Our panelists will discuss the role that startups, defense companies, and government play in scaling & securing the space economy through rockets and AI.

• Carrie Hernandez - Founder of Rebel Space (ex: SpaceX, Air Force Space Operator)

• Aaron Myrick - Sr. Engineer at The Aerospace Corp., where he has been for 18 years (Fun fact: he hacked a satellite at DEF CON & won the competition)

• Felix Bustos - Founder of ATRX (Intelligence Officer with Defense Innovation Unit - DIU)

This is even more topical with headlines on cybersecurity threats for military satellites said to become a top priority.

We will have community leader Raychel Espiritu moderating the panel! She is the Founder of RAR Studio and was formerly at the Starburst Accelerator.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing with this amazing panel!

See you all soon! 🌴

9/20 Hard Tech & AI Panel: Scaling the Space Economy 

Come to an LA tech community happy hour, where you will meet founders, investors, and operators creating the emerging technologies that will change the future of industry and everyday life.

For our panel, we have Carrie Hernandez (Rebel Space, backed by Starburst), Aaron Myrick (The Aerospace Corporation), and Felix Bustos (ATRX, backed by Techstars Space) speaking.

BONUS → 2 random guests who check-in will be selected for NASA tour’s final slots

10/14 Space NASA Tour (Filled. Win a slot ^)

LA Tech Week is going to start with the Space NASA Tour & Brunch for Founders & Investors. This will be a highly curated private event and attendees will be hand-selected from a mix of founders, investors, and leaders working in or curious to learn about the space, defense, and deep tech industries.

10/17 Mediatech AI Mixer & Panel

Step into the future with us during LA Tech Week with our Mediatech AI Mixer and Panel!

​Whether you’re a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and a renewed excitement for the possibilities ahead. Be inspired by a panel of leading venture capitalists and founders who are pioneering emerging technology in the media & creative industries.

• Panelist #1 Teaser: AI startup with $75M+ raised 

• Others: TBA

9/21: Join SVRN’s private beach day, where founders & investors can connect authentically. There will be a cabana, food, drinks, and activities! This is a private membership event, but Emerging LA has secured slots for our community. The first 10 to sign up get access! Register here

9/25: The AI PitchForce & Conference to see AI startups pitch to AI investors! The event will feature venture capitalists, angel investors, and speakers who are nationally recognized as AI experts. We have 10 FREE spots available for founders to pitch these investors, use code “PitchForceVIP” Register here

10/9: Attend the Wharton Environment and Climate Action Network tour of the Los Angeles Port program AltaSea, its Blue Ocean Economy accelerator. Register here

10/14: Join us at Long Beach Hardtech: Local Talent Meets CEOs to explore how companies at different stages are tackling talent acquisition and innovation alongside New Space executives & early-stage founders in Long Beach! Register here

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