​Let's hang!

​​​Join Hustle Fund and the LA founder community to connect with other founders and hear war stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

​​​​Meet Baron Davis, Founder of Business Inside The Game (BIG) and Baron Davis Enterprises.

​Baron Davis is an investor, serial entrepreneur, two-time NBA All-Star and creator of thought-provoking content and digital platforms.

​Over a thirteen-year career, Baron Davis played for the Charlotte Hornets, the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks. Known for his electrifying style on the court, Davis was a powerful point guard, who won national acclaim for executing in crucial, high-pressure moments, when his team needed him the most.

​As a businessman, Baron was one of the original investors for Vitaminwater and helped launch Thrive Market. He is committed to growing his most recent venture, Business Inside The Game (BIG), a platform that offers multi-hyphenates networking and thought leadership events, access to a pipeline of investment opportunities, as well as meaningful connections with like-minded professionals. Davis is also the founder of Sports, Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC), UWish, and More Than Us - companies which combine creative talent with original publication and production to develop and provide educational, empowering stories that appeal to global audiences of all ages.

​Baron also served as producer of several acclaimed documentaries including Crips and Bloods: Made In America, 30 for 30: Sole Man, and The Drew: No Excuse, Just Produce.

​Davis resides in his hometown of Los Angeles, where he plays his most important role: Dad to his two kids.

​​​Join us for an evening of connecting with the LA founder community and hear about Baron's journey from NBA superstar to becoming one of the most prolific founders and investors in LA.

​​The Schedule

​6-6:30pm: Get here, eat pizza, make friends

​​​6:30-7pm: Fireside chat - Baron Davis, investor, and founder of BIG & Baron Davis Enterprises

​​​7-7:30pm: Q&A

​​​7:30-8:30pm: Finish pizza, make more friends

​​​8:30pm: End

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​​​Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more about us.

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