Manatt to Host, Sponsor and Lead Events at 2025 San Francisco and Los Angeles Tech Weeks

Manatt’s Emerging Companies, Venture Capital and Technology professionals, including Partners , and will be actively participating in a range of events during San Francisco and Los Angeles Tech Weeks this October, joining other leading voices in technology, venture capital and innovation to share insights on the cutting-edge developments shaping the sector.

San Francisco Tech Week

AI in Production: Why Most AI Agents Fail—and What’s Actually Working

Tuesday, October 7

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST

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On October 7, Partner , will moderate a panel discussion titled AI in Production: Why Most AI Pilots Fail—and What Actually Works. The session will examine common pitfalls in AI implementation and highlight strategies for achieving real-world success.

Panelists for this event include Rebeca Hwang, partner at Kalei Ventures, Nikhil Sharma, assistant general counsel at AI Fund, and Colin Wiel, co-founder and CEO of Qurrent. The event includes a demo by Qurrent and a networking reception.

Los Angeles Tech Week

Building An AI Startup Panel

Monday, October 13

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST

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Manatt’s LA Tech Week programming begins on October 13, with Partner speaking on a panel hosted by Mucker Capital focused on the evolving landscape for AI startups. The discussion will explore legal and strategic considerations for founders building in this space.

Additional panelists include Danny Pantuso, investor at Mucker Capital, business operations-focused technology leader Irina Kukuyeva, and Collin Overbay, co-founder of Quome.

Future of Search: AI SEO Panel

Wednesday, October 15

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST

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On October 15, Manatt will host a Mucker Capital event at our Los Angeles office, focused on the Future of Search, and Optimizing Content for AI. This event will bring together top experts and founders to share how AI is reshaping discoverability, content strategy, and search results—and the practical steps startups can take now to stay ahead of the curve.

CPG Happy Hour: XRC Brand Builder Grant Closing Event

Wednesday, October 15

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST

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Several of our professionals will also attend the XRC Brand Builder Grant Closing event on October 15. This event celebrates the close of the XRC Brand Builder Grant, powered by SHOPLINE. New websites for XRC’s cohort will also be debuted at this event.

BAM Happy Hour

Thursday, October 16

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST

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To wrap up LA Tech Week, Manatt will co-host a happy hour alongside BAM Ventures on October 16—a vibrant networking event connecting founders, investors and tech leaders—with an Oktoberfest twist!

From thought leadership panels to intimate founder gatherings, Manatt is proud to support the conversations shaping the future of tech. We look forward to connecting with our clients, colleagues and the broader innovation community throughout both Tech Weeks.