Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour
Networking for innovators - connect with like-minded individuals, startups, and entrepreneurs. Join one of LA's largest professional communities with over 22,000 members and growing.
Startup Coil now offers a membership option with exclusive access and valuable perks (such as free entry to this event)
🍻 Beach Vibes & Tech Conversations
LA's best tech networking is coming to Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge on main street in Santa Monica on Thursday, August 28th 2025. Join the startup community for an inspiring evening of networking with LA’s brightest minds.
🍱 Your ticket includes hosted snacks & appetizers.
🎟 Capacity is limited – register early to secure your spot.
🎫 Have your QR code ready at check-in to receive your wristband
*Ticket refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event start time
About the hosts:
Madeleine Miller + Luke Cheves
Madeleine is the COO of Startup Coil and Luke is the Director of Event Management. Together, they lead the charge on marketing, partnerships, and sponsorships. Entrepreneurs at heart, they’ve built and supported countless startups in the community through their agency, Buzz, where they specialize in strategy consulting, social media marketing, paid ads, and website development.
Beyond their work with Startup Coil and Buzz, they also run Nerds of LA, a thriving LinkedIn community that connects founders, builders, and creators across Los Angeles.
Come say hi and introduce yourself—we’re excited to meet you and welcome you into the community⭐️
Join Nerds of LA
Join Nerds of LA—where LA’s most innovative minds collide! We’re building the ultimate network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across the city. If you’re ready to link up with founders, VCs, AI visionaries, and innovators shaping the future, this is the group you’ve been looking for. 🤝 🦾
Buzz Social Media Marketing
We help businesses get seen and grow—through social media, ads, content, community, and websites. Simple, effective, and built for startups and small brands like yours.
Justworks
Justworks provides payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance — all in one place. They are also actively confronting systemic racism and inequity in opportunity for entrepreneurs through the Justworks Thrive program.
Enshored Grow
Scale your team. Scale your startup. Enshored Grow supports business process outsourcing for every stage startup.
To sponsor or to learn more about exhibiting, please contact events@startupcoil.com or fill out this form.
Media Release Notice
By attending this event, I hereby give my free and unlimited consent and permission to Startup Coil, its affiliates, and the event photographer to capture and use photographs, video, or audio of me during the event. I understand these may be published or shared—without limitation—for promotional, marketing, or editorial purposes, with or without identification by name. I waive any right to compensation or claims arising from such use.