Hey friends! 👋

Here's the latest in the AI LA Community:

• TOMORROW: LA Founders & Investors is back! Join us on Wednesday, August 14th at Techstars LA with Val Yap and Ben Parr!

• NEW: Join us for our first AI Policy Fireside Chat with Justin Wales (Head of Legal at crypto.com) in Santa Monica on Monday, August 19th.

• Community college students: Don’t miss our IDEAS Cohort 3 ML Track Info Session on 8/22 for students looking to learn more about AI!

• We’re hosting our first-ever Cybersecurity Happy Hour on August 27th in Sawtelle.

Recap: Cerebral Beach Hangout & Games!

This past Sunday, we hosted yet another AI LA x Cerebral Beach hangout in Playa Del Rey. Over 40 people showed up to play volleyball and Olympic-style mini-games and hang out with others in the tech ecosystem.

It was a great time, and we look forward to hosting more events soon, including our upcoming co-working session at the AI Beach House on 8/25.

LA Founders & Investors Mixer – 8/14 (Culver City)

​LA Founders & Investors is back! Join AI LA and Emerging LA tomorrow (8/14) at Techstars Culver City for a fireside chat with Val Yap (Founder of PolicyPal) and Ben Parr (Co-Founder of Theory Forge Ventures & Octane AI).

Tickets are going fast, so grab yours today!

AI Policy Fireside Chat w/ Justin Wales of Crypto.com – 8/19 (Santa Monica)

AI LA is excited to host Justin Wales, the Head of Legal for the Americas of Crypto.com for a conversation around digital assets and AI.

​Justin has recently published his authoritative book “Crypto Law Handbook,” which has been acclaimed for its in depth discussion of cutting edge crypto issues. The conversation will discuss issues surrounding crypto and its intersection with AI as both fields develop exponentially.

Life Summit Call for Speakers

Are you passionate about Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, and Health Equity? We want you to share your passions at the 6th annual AI LA Life Summit during LA Tech Week.

AI LA’s Life Summit is a one-day event designed to convene academia and industry to showcase the latest advances in exponential technologies, discuss healthcare’s most pressing issues, and empower a new generation of data-driven startups transforming the healthcare industry to improve patient outcomes.

If you are an expert in the industry, a researcher, or just inspired to share your experiences, we want to hear from you. Topics of interest include but are not limited to personalized medicine, value-based care, data ownership and integrity, and drug development and discovery.

Please submit your proposal here: https://go.joinai.la/ls24-speaker

If selected, an AI LA Health & Equity committee member will contact you about the next steps.

Submissions are open until August 30th, 2024

More upcoming AI LA Events

Cerebral Beach Co-Working Session– 8/25 (Playa Del Rey)

Join AI LA for an invite-only co-working session at the AI Beach House in Playa Del Rey for LA founders and builders.

Approval is required to attend because we have limited space.

This will be an intimate gathering of LA founders and builders for a productive work session with breathtaking ocean views from our rooftop! 😎

We’ve got you covered with WiFi, refreshments, and light snacks.

Cybersecurity Happy Hour – 8/27 (Sawtelle)

AI LA is excited to host our first-ever Cybersecurity Happy Hour at Sorry Not Sorry LA, providing a platform for experts and enthusiasts to connect and discuss the future of digital security.

​Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity, including the role of AI in enhancing security measures. This event is designed for professionals seeking to expand their network and share insights in a collaborative environment.

IDEAS Cohort 3 Info Session – Community College Students – 8/22 (Remote)

Join us for an Information Session on the AI LA IDEAS Cohort 3 Machine Learning Track, designed specifically for community college students, in partnership with LARC.

​This session will offer an in-depth overview of our 3-month hybrid program, detailing the curriculum, which includes comprehensive coursework on AI for Good and Machine Learning specializations via Coursera, culminating in a final hands-on project.

​Learn how you can gain cutting-edge AI skills, participate in a hands-on project, and receive mentorship from industry professionals.

​This is your opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the application process, and discover how this program can accelerate your career in AI and machine learning.

​Don’t miss out on this chance to take the next step in your AI journey!

​Apply for IDEAS Cohort 3 (ML Track) today at https://go.joinai.la/ideas-cc