TL;DR: Issue #056 Summary

• SoCal Deep Tech Week (Sept 15-19)

  • Connect with aerospace, defense, nuclear & advanced manufacturing leaders in LA

  • Industry leaders convene for five days of deep tech innovation

• Upcoming Events

  • Sept 12 - Private Tour at NASA JPL

  • Oct 5 - Entertainment x Tech Pickleball Social

• Trending

  • Google's viral Nano Banana AI: 13 instant design use cases explained

The Deep Tech Revolution is Coming: Sept 15-19

Southern California is about to become the epicenter of America's deep tech revolution.

SoCal Deep Tech Week returns September 15-19, bringing together the minds building the future of aerospace, defense, nuclear energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Featured events convene Aerospace & National Security, Nuclear & New Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics.

Here are the events we think our Emerging LA community shouldn’t miss:

• GenJam: AI Music Video Competition

  • Make your first music video using AI. No skills involved, just creativity!

• Wonder Ventures - Deep Tech Coffee

  • Join deep tech founders, operators, and investors for a morning coffee and beachside walk

• Ride & Vibe - LAND Moto

  • Experience the future of mobility with demo rides, live music, and exclusive gear at this high-energy event on Abbot Kinney 

• Navigating the District

  • Join defense innovators, investors, and policymakers for a focused discussion on funding, policy, and emerging technologies in Santa Monica

SoCal Deep Tech Week 2025: Where Atoms Meet Ambition

While Silicon Valley builds apps, SoCal builds rockets. 

Join visionaries -  founders, researchers, engineers, investors, industry leaders, storytellers, designers, and policymakers - collaborating to solve today's hardest problems and build a better future. 

We’re excited to partner with NASA to host a curated tour of the NASA JPL facilities in Pasadena. Sign up here to be among the hand-picked mix of founders, investors, and leaders exploring the space and deep tech industries.  

Deep Tech Week Details:

• When: September 15-19, 2025

• Where: Across Los Angeles and El Segundo

• What: The intersection of defense, energy, and manufacturing innovation

Full calendar here ! 

Featured Events

More Events

• GenJam: AI Music Video Competition 

• Wonder Ventures - Deep Tech Coffee

• Ride & Vibe - LAND Moto

• Navigating the District

Google’s viral Nano Banana AI: 13 instant design use cases explained

Google's "Nano Banana" launched, and most people still don't know how powerful it really is.

The AI model instantly creates web designs, logos, social media graphics, and complete brand identities with simple text prompts.

Mark Gadala's breakdown reveals 13 examples that render traditional design workflows obsolete overnight.

One person can now ship complete visual brands that feel professionally crafted.

The future of design just got a lot more accessible!

Check Out These Jobs

Here are job listings from amazing organizations that would be perfect for those looking to break into the industry or explore a new career opportunity.

• Investor (AI) - Samsung Next  (Mountain View)

• VP / Principal / Junior Partner - The K Funds 

• VC Associate Technical- Uncork Capital (SF)

• Sr./Staff Software Engineer - Luthor (SF)

• VP of Engineering - Capitol AI (SF)

• Sales Account Executive Tax GPT (Remote)

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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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