From London to #LATechWeek: What makes a world-class innovation hub with Snap, Universal Music, BAM Ventures, and OnePlan
💬 Panel Discussion with Audience Q&A + Networking 🥂
London and Los Angeles differ in many ways — from the weather, to the size, modes of transportation, history, and cuisine.
But they also share a creative energy that makes them both leading hubs for innovation and ensures that ideas born in these cities resonate around the world.
How can entrepreneurs and investors — from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations — harness these ecosystems to achieve international success?
Join us to hear how industry leaders from LA, London, and other cities are leveraging an international outlook to identify like-minded launchpads for scaling technology globally.
💡 What factors make cities like LA and London springboards for innovation? Why is tapping into new markets important as a company scales? How can corporates, investors, and other partners help companies navigate the risks and challenges of international growth?
🚀 Priority will be given to startups, investors, corporate innovation managers, and ecosystem organizers.
Space is limited. We are unable to accommodate a +1 without approval.
📅 Agenda
2:30 – 2:45pm – Check-in + seating
2:45 – 3:35pm – Opening remarks + Panel Discussion
3:35 – 3:50pm – Audience Q&A
3:50pm – 3:55pm – Closing Remarks
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Networking Reception
🎤 Speakers
Cristina Pimentel — Director of New Digital Business & Innovation, Universal Music
Shamin Walsh — Managing Director, BAM Ventures
Rachel Klasey — North America Operations Director, OnePlan
Moderated by Samantha Day — International Expansion Director, RSM
👋 Hosts:
London & Partners is the Mayor of London’s official business growth agency, dedicated to helping companies successfully scale and expand internationally. With offices in the US, Canada, India, China, and Europe, we bring London’s thriving tech ecosystem to the world. In addition to offering free support to international businesses, we also operate the Grow London Global programme, a 12-month cohort that has supported 1,300 London scaleups to grow internationally.
RSM is a longtime member of London & Partners' official network of business support partners. A leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle-market companies. With a strong presence in the US, UK and globally, RSM offers tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth when expanding internationally. RSM UK employs over 4,700 partners and staff and, as part of the RSM International network, has access to more than 64,000 people in 120 countries, with a presence in each of the top 40 major business centres worldwide.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.