With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is rapidly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, investors, founders and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence and advanced industry.

Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries, will share his perspective on building a hard tech company at speed and how advances in autonomy, manufacturing and national security are transforming the defence sector. His story reflects a broader movement of founders tackling ambitious challenges as industries undergo rapid change.

The conversation continues with Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund and Saif Khawaja of Shinkei Systems who will discuss the rise of physical AI and how developments in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are creating new opportunities to transform the physical world. Their discussion will offer insight into what it takes to build and scale breakthrough technologies beyond software alone.

Carter Reum, co-founder and partner at M13, will explore how AI is reshaping industries and how investors are moving beyond short-term hype to identify companies built for long-term durability. He will share his perspective on where innovation is creating the most meaningful opportunities and how venture investing is evolving as new categories emerge.

Additional speakers and conversations will be announced soon as the StrictlyVC Los Angeles agenda continues to grow. Stay updated on the latest speaker announcements and event news.