Defense Tech, AI, and Fundraising Take Center Stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18

StrictlyVC Los Angeles is set to take place on Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, bringing together investors, founders, and technology leaders for an evening focused on venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. The event, which is now just two weeks away, offers a curated environment for candid conversations that extend beyond typical industry headlines.

Key Speakers and Sessions

The evening will open with Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries, in a session titled “Built for a New Era of Defense Technology.” Thornton will discuss building a hard tech company at speed and how advances in autonomy, manufacturing, and national security are reshaping the defense sector. His perspective reflects a broader movement of founders tackling ambitious challenges in rapidly changing industries.

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Following Thornton, Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund and Saif Khawaja of Shinkei Systems will discuss the rise of physical AI. Their conversation will cover how developments in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities to transform the physical world, offering insight into what it takes to build and scale breakthrough technologies beyond software.

Carter Reum, co-founder and partner at M13, will also join the lineup with a session titled “Finding the Next Big Thing.” Reum will explore how AI is reshaping industries and how investors are moving beyond short-term hype to identify companies built for long-term durability. He will share his perspective on where innovation is creating the most meaningful opportunities and how venture investing is evolving as new categories emerge.

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Event Details and Registration

Beyond the stage conversations, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is designed to help meaningful connections among attendees. The evening will provide opportunities for founders, investors, and operators to network in an environment that encourages the exchange of ideas. Organizers describe the event as a chance to expand networks, gain new perspectives, and discover emerging opportunities.

Additional speakers and sessions are expected to be announced in the coming days as the agenda continues to grow. Those interested in attending can secure their spot through the official registration page. The event is organized by TechCrunch, which also operates StrictlyVC, a newsletter and events series focused on venture capital and technology.

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