Tech Drives Culture is a new event series created by Startup Grind Hollywood to celebrate the driving forces of technology's hybrid entertainment & lifestyle culture. The series will feature speakers of brands, startups & companies committed to creating & contributing to culture through innovative campaigns & initiatives. Tech Drives Culture: Sneaker Edition is the 1st volume of the event series and we've partnered with Tesla to celebrate sneaker culture and feature influential speakers in the space. As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. ***LIMITED GUEST LIST - RSVP REQUIRED*** TECH DRIVES CULTURE: SNEAKER EDITION Live Conversation + Mixer Thurs, Oct 7th 2021 | 7PM - 10PM TESLA - 811 S. San Fernando Rd. | Burbank, CA 91502 Moderated by JAMEELA JACKSON featuring PAULINA LOPEZ Marketing Dir. @ Footlocker BRANDON "EAZEE" BANKS Designer, Brand Partnership Studio @ Complex Vibes provided by RED CUP NATION Cocktails by Dulce Vida Tequila | Bites by Chef Cali About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Month This month Startup Grind is celebrating DEI month, presented with SVB and supported by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; 31 days to emphasize the importance of diversity across our global startup ecosystem, and what it means to all of us. We are so excited to take this time to recognize and amplify the voices of leaders in our globally diverse communities, providing a platform for those that may not have been heard previously. In addition to this event, you can also view Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Month events taking place across our global startup community here or register for our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit here.