Investing & Creating Exponential Tech - FFC, XPRIZE & A360 - LA #TechWeek
- Date
- 2024-10-18
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Host
- FFC, XPRIZE & A360
About this event
If you care about where breakthrough technology is headed and how it gets funded, built, and brought into the real world, this is the room you want to be in during LA Tech Week. Investing & Creating Exponential Tech brings together the energy of founders, investors, operators, and curious builders around a question that matters: how do we turn bold ideas into meaningful impact at scale? This is not a passive conference session or a generic mixer. It’s an in-person gathering designed for people who want sharper conversations about exponential technologies, clearer insight into what makes them viable, and stronger connections across the people shaping what comes next. About the Event At its core, this event sits at the intersection of capital, innovation, and community. With FFC, XPRIZE, and A360 in the title, the theme is clear: the focus is on the future of ambitious technology creation and the ecosystems that help it grow. Expect a conversation space where investing and building are treated as connected disciplines, not separate tracks. Set during LA Tech Week, the event is positioned for attendees who want more than surface-level networking. It’s for people interested in how frontier ideas move from vision to execution, and how investors, founders, and supporters can better understand one another’s incentives, risks, and opportunities. Because this is an in-person event in Los Angeles, the format naturally supports real interaction. You’re not just showing up to listen; you’re showing up to meet people, compare notes, and have the kind of conversations that are easier, faster, and more useful face-to-face. Whether you come from the investing side or the creating side, the event is built around a shared interest in technologies that can create outsized change. That makes it especially relevant for people who are tracking what’s next in areas where innovation cycles are fast and conviction matters. What to Expect You should expect a mix of thoughtful discussion, community energy, and practical networking. The event’s title and positioning suggest a format that brings together people who fund innovation and people who build it, creating a strong backdrop for conversations about what deserves attention right now. Likely points of focus include: Exponential technology themes and why they matter now Investment perspectives on emerging technologies, timing, and risk Founder and builder insights on turning ambitious ideas into execution Cross-sector conversation between operators, investors, technologists, and community members Relationship-building with people active in the LA and broader tech ecosystem As part of the broader Tech Week rhythm, expect a room that feels current and connected to what people are already discussing across the city. That means a useful blend of strategic thinking and immediacy: what trends are getting attention, what kinds of companies and technologies are drawing conviction, and what serious people in the room are actually prioritizing. The networking component is likely to be a major part of the value. Rather than scattered small talk, the strongest outcomes here will come from arriving ready to ask good questions, explain what you’re working on clearly, and engage with others who are equally interested in the future of tech creation and investment. Why Attend If you’re trying to understand the future of innovation through both a builder’s lens and an investor’s lens, this event offers a strong shortcut. Instead of piecing together insight from separate gatherings, you’ll be in a room where those perspectives can meet directly. You may come away with: A better sense of how people evaluate high-upside technologies New language for discussing risk, ambition, and execution A stronger network across founders, funders, and ecosystem collaborators Useful perspective on how LA fits into broader innovation conversations Potential follow-up conversations that extend well beyond the event itself This is also the kind of event that can sharpen your positioning. If you’re building, you’ll better understand how your work lands with capital and strategic partners. If you’re investing, you’ll get closer to the people and ideas shaping the next wave of opportunities. If you’re in the ecosystem more broadly, you’ll leave with a more grounded sense of where momentum is forming. Just as importantly, the event gives you a chance to be in a room with people who are optimistic about the future without being vague about it. That combination matters. Ambition is useful when it’s paired with real thinking, and this event is built for people who want both. Practical Details Location: In person in Los Angeles, USA. As an in-person Tech Week gathering, this is best approached as a high-value room for conversation, connection, and discovery. Plan to be present, engaged, and ready to introduce yourself. Date and time: Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 PM PDT. The evening timing makes it well suited for attendees who want to transition from the workday into a more relationship-driven, idea-focused setting. A few simple ways to get more out of it: Arrive on time so you can settle in and catch the opening energy of the room Be ready with a concise explanation of what you do or what you’re exploring Think of 2-3 specific questions about investing, building, or emerging tech Follow up quickly with people you genuinely connect with If your Tech Week calendar is full, this is the kind of event worth prioritizing when you want signal, not noise. It brings together the people, themes, and timing that make for stronger conversations about where exponential technology is going and who will help shape it.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want smarter conversations about breakthrough technology, capital, and the people building what’s next. - You’re a **founder or builder** working on an ambitious product, platform, or deep-tech idea and want to understand how investors think about exponential opportunities. - You’re an **investor, angel, scout, or allocator** looking to meet founders, track emerging themes, and stay close to the conversations shaping future markets. - You’re a **startup operator or tech leader** who wants a clearer view of where innovation is moving and how companies position themselves for long-term impact. - You’re part of the **LA tech ecosystem** and want to meet high-signal people during Tech Week rather than spend your evening at a generic mixer. - You’re a **student, researcher, or early-career technologist** with serious interest in frontier innovation and want exposure to the people funding and creating it. - You work across **community, partnerships, innovation, or ecosystem building** and want to connect with others who care about turning bold ideas into real-world momentum. If you’re energized by the overlap between invention and investment, you’ll feel at home here.