Hero House

Meet the panel for Glendale Tech Week 2025 Demo Day — a group of seasoned investors ready to share insights, feedback, and connections with our pitching founders.

On September 4 at 6:30 PM at Hero House Glendale, up to 10 early-stage founders will present their companies to:
✨ Anthony Avedissian – Co-founder & former Partner, Seed Club Ventures
✨ Armen Vartanian – Founder, Oceanview Capital Partners, Inc.
✨ Vach Hovsepyan – Advisor, CurbWaste
✨ Juan Saez – Founding Investor, Play Time
✨ Xiao Zhai – VP, DTCIM

If you’re building something bold, apply now to pitch and get in front of this panel and the local tech community.

🎤 Apply to pitch (deadline: Aug 20) → 🔗link in bio

Not pitching? Join as an attendee for an evening of high-energy presentations, networking, and wine.

🍷 Register to attend → 🔗 link in bio

🚀 Big news, friends! Applications are officially OPEN for the Hero House Venture Building Program!

The Hero House Venture Building Program is a comprehensive 16-week journey designed to guide tech startups from orientation to full market readiness.
If you’re building in AI, biotech, cybersecurity, robotics, or any deep tech field, this is your chance to accelerate with hands-on support.

✨ Program Highlights:
✅ 16-week structured venture building (rolling admissions)
✅ Direct mentorship from founders, operators, and investors
✅ Go-to-market and early fundraising support
✅ Access to LA’s top venture networks
✅ Demo Day with leading investors

Ready to grow faster and smarter? 🚀

Learn more and apply. Links in bio!

And don’t forget to RSVP for our Info Session to get all your questions answered. 🎯

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation hosted by the Friends of YSU Foundation!

We’re diving into how AI is transforming industries — from healthcare and biology to finance and engineering — and exploring the societal and economic questions these advancements raise.

We’ll also hear inspiring stories from YSU alumni, reflecting on how their education shaped their careers and how they’re staying connected to help prepare the next generation of innovators.

🗓️ April 3 | 7:00 PM
📍 Don’t miss this dialogue on the future of technology and education.

RSVP Link in Bio 🔗

🌍✨ Join us on October 19th at Hero House Glendale for an exclusive fundraising event by Strobia Foundation featuring Rev Lebaredian from NVIDIA and Vahe Kuzoyan from ServiceTitan. For the first time, these two visionary leaders will take the stage together to explore how Technology, AI & Armenia are shaping the global landscape.

Don’t miss this inspiring event! 💡🚀

📅 Saturday, October 19 | 12 PM
📍 Hero House, Glendale
🎟 Ticketed event – Link in bio!