VEST X Julius AI
July 24, 2026
On July 24th, 2026, we partnered with Julius AI to bring together UCLA Alumni in San Francisco and VEST members interning in the bay to share experiences and connect.
Events
Join us for speaker sessions, founder chats, workshops and community socials. Catch up on what we've been doing below.
We’re hosting for LA Tech Week
VEST is bringing founders, builders and investors together for a live product showcase during LA Tech Week October 16th with a Jazz Matcha Bar. Apply to demo what you’re building, or RSVP to come watch.
Past events
VEST X Sundays in LA X Nexus X Happenstance AI
May 28, 2026
On May 28th, 2026, we helped organize a curated networking night for students from across socal to meet each other in pairs made from Happenstance's custom platform for the event.
Bowen Xue Guest Speaker
April 20, 2025
On April 20, 2025, Bowen Xue, a founder from Y Combinator’s Summer 2023 batch, spoke with us about his startup experience, navigating YC, and key takeaways from building his company DisputeNinja.
Oligo Guest Speaker
March 11, 2025
Jacob Rodriguez, Thiel Fellow and founder of space infrastructure startup Oligo, joined us as a guest speaker on March 11, 2025, to share his journey in spacecraft entrepreneurship, building Oligo, and his experience as a Thiel Fellow.
a16z Office Visit
February 26, 2025
On February 26, 2025, our members visited the a16z office for an exclusive opportunity to connect with venture capital staff and learn about the firm’s investment approach.
Fireside Chat with Spencer Rascoff
February 6, 2025
Spencer Rascoff, founder of Zillow, joined us for an engaging fireside chat on February 6, 2025, where he shared candid insights into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of scaling Zillow, and advice for aspiring founders.