Innovate SoCal 2015

Innovate!SoCal was hosted last week, by the Long Beach City College.  250+ business owners from the Southern California area attended for inspiration, networking, and guidance for their own entrepreneurial endeavors.  A few big speakers included president of Long Beach City College Eloy Ortiz, Mayor Garcia of Long Beach, author of “All-In Startup” Diana Kander, Steve Isakowitz President of Virgin Galactic, David Delgado jet propulsion designer at NASA, and Intuit Consultant Jeff Zias.  I learned a few great things about technology, space, and the future of Long Beach.  My favorite part of the event was when two startups were awarded $50k each!  How cool is that?  Guests of the event can access all of the pictures online HERE.

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Mayor Garcia Steve Isakowitz Virgin Galactic

Mayor Garcia Long Beach Steve Isakowitz Virgin Galactic

David Delgado NASA

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Innovate SoCal 2015 Long Beach

Innovate SoCal 2015 Long Beach Rolling Robots

Innovate SoCal 2015 Long Beach

Innovate SoCal 2015 Long Beach

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Innovate SoCal 2015 Long Beach

Melissa & Matt: Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Melissa & Matt are adventurous and in love.  They enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and visiting National Parks.  One of their favorite date spots has been the Griffith Observatory where they recently saw Jupiter and it’s moons through a telescope!  These two are tying the knot in a couple of months in Malibu, and I’m super excited to be apart of their day.  Congratulations you two!

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session

Griffith Observatory Engagement Session