​Presented by Nerdstage

​LA's largest tech startup community with over 50k community members.

​If you're a builder turning hard problems into progress, you might be a fit for the Nerdstage Pitch Accelerator.

​LA’s most anticipated startup demo event, bringing together a room full of investors eager to back what’s next.

​The night features multiple founder pitch sessions, live demos, and a fireside chat with industry leaders sharing real, unfiltered insight. Expect strong ideas, serious conversations, and networking that actually goes somewhere.

​Come ready to connect.
Come ready to be inspired.
Come hungry. There will be tacos. 🌮

​​Demo Day LA Investor Panels have included:

​​Stay tuned for more updates on event details and speakers. We can’t wait to see you at demodayLA 2026!

​​🚀 Startup Founders:

​Secure a Startup Demo registration (limited availability) and unlock a high-impact experience.

​What you get:

​• A dedicated demo table to showcase your product to a room full of technologists, investors, and key connectors.

​• A one-on-one pitch maximization session with veteran pitch coach Kirin Kalia (a $1,000 value).

​• Direct, actionable feedback to sharpen your story, strengthen your deck, and level up your delivery.

​• The opportunity to pitch live on stage in front of the Demo Day LA audience and investor panel.

​This is a proven combination of actionable coaching, on-stage amplification, instant feedback, and powerful connections.

​[Apply Here]

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​​​Highlights from previous special guests

​Mike Jones, General Partner at Science Inc., where he co-founded the venture fund and startup studio in 2011. He’s helped build and invest in companies like Liquid Death, PlayVS, and Pray.com, with portfolio exits totaling $3.7B including Dollar Shave Club, FameBit, and HelloSociety.

​Josh Resnick, Co-Founder and General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, an early-stage VC firm in Los Angeles, and manages his family office, Pure Imagination Brands, with a personal portfolio of 50+ companies. He previously co-founded Pandemic Studios, acquired by Electronic Arts for $860M, and later founded Sugarfina. His work has been recognized by Fast Company and Goldman Sachs.

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