# Event Details - **Event Name**: BizVets LA Pitch Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Veteran-led and defense-tech startups pitch live to investors at BizVets LA’s December 4th competition.About this EventJoin us for the BizVets LA Pitch Competition — an evening that brings together veteran founders, investors, and leaders from the defense and dual-use tech sectors. This live event will showcase innovative startups led by military veterans, offering them the opportunity to pitch their ventures before a panel of seasoned investors and industry experts.The competition is designed to accelerate veteran entrepreneurship by connecting founders to strategic networks, capital, and critical feedback. Whether you're a veteran founder, a supporter of veteran-owned businesses, or an investor seeking high-impact opportunities in national security and emerging technologies, this event offers a powerful forum for collaboration and inspiration. Startups will pitch live before a panel of investors from veteran-founded venture capital firms, including Mike Sherbakov (The Veteran Fund), Andrew Bartholomew (Fulcrum Venture Group), Dr. Steve Kiser (Veteran Ventures Capital), and Tim Hsia (Context Ventures).Hosted at Patriotic Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, the evening will include a cocktail hour, pitch presentations, and networking with leaders across the public and private sectors.Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMCocktail HourInfo: Join us for cocktails and catered hors d'oeuvres before we commence the festivities.?: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PMOpening RemarksHost: Chistopher PimentelInfo: We will begin the evening's festivities with opening remarks from the Mayor of El Segundo and former Marine, Chris Pimentel.?: 06:45 PM - 07:45 PMBusiness PitchesHost: Tim HsiaInfo: Listen to six veteran-owned and defense technology startups pitch for cash prizes awarded by judges from veteran-led venture capital firms.?: 07:45 PM - 08:30 PMNetworkingInfo: Enjoy cocktails with veterans and defense technology enthusiasts in a historic location! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/bizvets-la-pitch-competition/100001752284262399 - **Event Categories**: business, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Patriotic Hall - **lat**: 34.0353769 - **long**: -118.2711376 - **full address**: Patriotic Hall, 1816 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BizVets LA Pitch Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dae2b8a10232fd295f67c68739cc659816a94e3b067aad846445207fed9de285-rimg-w1200-h800-dc03325e-gmir.jpg?v=1762849117 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BizVets LA Pitch Competition being held? - **A:** BizVets LA Pitch Competition takes place on Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Patriotic Hall, 1816 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BizVets LA Pitch Competition? - **A:** BizVets LA Pitch Competition is organized by BizVets LA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BizVets LA Pitch Competition is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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