

Glendale Tech Week 2025 | Demo Day
SmartGateVC is hosting the Glendale Tech Week Demo Day on September 4th at 6:30 PM PDT at Hero House Glendale.
The event will feature 10 companies presenting their ideas to a panel of investor judges, who will evaluate them based on several criteria This is a great opportunity to see some of the latest developments in tech and connect with key players in the industry.
The panel of judges includes:
Juan Saez - Founding Investor at Play Time
Armen Vartanian - Founder at Oceanview Capital Partners, Inc.
Vach Hovsepyan- Advisor @ CurbWaste
Anthony Avedissian - Co-founder & former Partner at Seed Club Ventures
Xiao Zhai - VP @ DTCIM
The event will conclude with a networking session, where you can enjoy a selection of fine wine and delightful snacks. Join us for an engaging evening of presentations, feedback, and networking.
If you’re interested in pitching your startup at this event, follow the link here to submit your application. The deadline for submissions is August 20.
This program is being funded by a State Grant awarded through the City of Glendale Economic Development Division