You are enjoined to listen to Koi Pond finalists give a business pitch. Pick up a few pointers on how you could brush up your elevator speech from the instant feedback that the finalists would receive from an executive panel.
All are welcome to tune in and have the option to interact, ask questions, network with each other and key leaders in the 5 breakout rooms in these industries: Architecture, Engineering, IT, Marketing, Women-owned Businesses. The
breakout sessions will be an opportunity for small businesses to network, ask questions and learn from City personnel and industry experts. The goal is to provide a virtual space for small businesses to make connections.
Confirmed Breakout Room facilitators:
Architecture:
City of LA (Chief Deputy Engineer), NAC Architecture, Gruen Associates
Engineering:
City of LA (Chief Engineer), HNTB, TY Lin International
Information
Technology: City of LA (Deputy CIO)
Marketing:
LADWP Marketing Specialist, Murakawa Communications, TY Lin International
Women-Owned
Businesses: LA County Public Works, Wicked Bionic, Merriwether & Williams, MARRS Corp