This week on Silicon Valley Impact, we’re on-locatoin at the Sidebar Summit in Santa Monica during LA Tech Week.

Our thanks to Vishal Verma, General Partner at Edgewood Ventures, for hosting this dynamic event, which unites innovators from tech, venture capital, academia, and government to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. From startups to industry leaders, the summit draws a diverse crowd dedicated to community and technological advancement.

Joining us are:

• Chris Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tem of El Segundo: A former Marine Corps officer and risk management executive focused on preserving El Segundo's vibrant community.
• Barbara Voss, Deputy City Manager of El Segundo: Leading economic development and community engagement efforts since 2015.
• Cristina Reveles, Sr. Management Analyst.
• Brian Garrett, Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures: Tackling humanity’s largest challenges in frontier tech like energy, climate, and space.
• Doug Bernauer, CEO of Radiant: Envisioning nuclear power for Earth and Mars to further human interplanetary settlement.
• Drew Boyles, Mayor of El Segundo: Driving economic growth and innovative governance in this high-tech beach town.
• Aalim A. Moor II, Senior Sales Manager at the San Francisco Giants: Championing customer experience and ROI in business development.
• Faraz Fatemi, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners: Supporting global innovations in enterprise, health, and consumer tech with $28B under management.
• Brian Christensen, EVP at Protiviti: Overseeing risk and transaction solutions for clients worldwide.
• David Sabow, Head of Tech & Healthcare Banking at HSBC.
• Louis Lehot, Corporate Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP: Advising clients on M&A, venture capital, and corporate strategy.

This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact.

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