Co-Founder & COO
Startup Steroid
Mayor of
Garden Grove
What separates good founders from great ones? This panel will dive into the qualities and characteristics investors look for when evaluating founders. From leadership and resilience to market insight and vision, hear from top investors as they share their perspectives on what it takes to build and scale a successful company. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align their entrepreneurial journey with investor expectations.
Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies
Moderator
Board Chair
Pasadena Angels
VC Investor
TenOne Ten Ventures
Chief Investment Officer
Sunstone Management
Investor
OpenSky Ventures
Chair Emeritus
TCA Venture Network
CEO
Pismo Ventures
FOUNDING MEMBER ANGELES INVESTORS
Managing Partner
Venture Craft
Venture Partner
Sovereign's Capital
President
TCA Venture Network OC
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining business strategies. But how much should startups integrate AI into their operations, products, or services? In this panel, leading investors discuss the role AI should play in driving innovation, scaling growth, and building competitive advantage in startups. Learn how investors evaluate AI-driven startups, what trends they anticipate, and how founders can leverage AI responsibly and effectively.
CEO
OC Startup Council
Moderator
General Partner
Grit Capital Partners
Co-founder & Managing Partner
iNov8 Capital
📢 Important Update:
The Startup Game Changer 5.0 Summit has been postponed due to continued wildfires in Los Angeles area. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of our attendees, speakers, and partners, as well as to provide the high-quality experience you deserve.
We’re currently working to reschedule the event and will share new details soon. All tickets and registrations will remain valid for the updated date. Thank you for your understanding and continued support—we can’t wait to bring the community together again soon!