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Events to connect ambitious founders, operators, and investors in Los Angeles. Hikes, coffee meetups, happy hours, dinners, poker nights, and more coming soon! Learn more: https://www.thelagrind.com/

LA Grind Club
$29/month · Require Approval
What You Get: - Free entry to member events (At least 2 all-member events per month) - Formats include coffee meetups, happy hours, walks, co-working, runs or hikes (Not limited to these) - Priority RSVP for select public events - Events across LA, primarily Westside, West Hollywood, and Culver City, adjusted to where members are - Non-member tickets are typically $20-$40 Why Join: - Feel more connected and at home in LA - Meet people you actually want to see again - Serendipity that leads to customers, collaborators, hires, partners, service pros, and friends - Real conversations in small groups, not just crowded rooms - Try new venues and neighborhoods without planning stress Who This Is For: - Ambitious, kind people in the LA startup community - Founders, operators, investors, and others in the LA startup community Who This Is Not For - Hard sellers and spammy outreach - Chronic no-shows or late cancels - People looking to argue, be unkind, or ignore house rules Good to Know: - Cancel anytime - Seats are first-come, first-served - Some events are role-specific. We will clearly label “Founder only,” “Investor only,” etc. This does not affect the 2+ all-member events you can attend each month. - Some member-only experiences may have an added cost. Example: curated dinners where attendees split the check. These will be clearly labeled in advance - No refunds

LA Grind Community Partner
$1,000/month · Require Approval
Reach founders, operators, investors, and others in the LA startup community through consistent, high-signal touchpoints across events and The LA Grind newsletter. What You Get Each Month - Logo and blurb in The LA Grind event pages - Weekly 50-word feature in the newsletter's "Community Partner" section with a single CTA link - On-site sponsor shoutout at one event - Four comp tickets to public events each month, first come via RSVP (same rules as Club) - Attendee list for your sponsored event - Priority access to co-host one event per quarter at your office or a partner venue Why Partner - Consistent visibility in front of active LA startup operators and decision makers - Fast, lightweight activations you do not need to plan yourself - Measurable touchpoints via unique links, UTMs, and opt-in lists Good to Know - Month-to-month pilot. Cancel anytime before the next billing date - Category exclusivity available at a premium - We keep editorial control - Creative due 2 business days before placements. Payment due before first placement What We Need to Start - Vector logo, brand guide, 50-word blurb, single CTA link, and a landing page with UTMs

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