--- # 2024 SoCal Tech Summer Retreat Wednesday, Jun 19 | Join us for the **2024** **SoCal Tech Summer Retreat** on June 29th an inclusive affair gathering 150+ of the finest investors and founders LA has to offer at a stunning 50-acre ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. | |:-:| | ​Spend the day outdoors making meaningful connections and having fun. Enjoy multiple bars, BBQ (vegetarian options available) fireside chats with some of LA's biggest investors and startups, plus lawn games and music all day long. Take a kayak out on the creek, go on a hike in the woods, explore the startup market or tune in to stories from VCs, family offices or successful founders in a laid-back, summer camp vibe. | | ​Nestled in a valley in the the Santa Monica mountains, [Oak Canyon Ranch](https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ls/click?upn=u001.tI4HO9KWth3swnbi2uSp5HmNfwvuav6r49-2FxUzyY2YKl52lfPkpO673C4xvCT-2FSZGQ-2BynjaRLo9SHOLor-2FdSKsXnznQxXHGt7ZIyHcCZpV-2B-2BWnSdV9rsF6SRVMYBbu7pK5wbBWq1sZ-2BOc5-2BbvqStkGVehlIZOHkvWIs2rkOVSVtDibavTYAyEBxfBVGg-2B1W3sxKg_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidB-2FsMQc7gW-2Ftksm0lrg24-2BhL0sYykv7zCzJ9QMutfZsegTPy8Bo9Js1sFBeuOF-2BMnveCU99Z3pMAelAPF-2B3NnP6ApKJypFfnAF-2FB6ahAmcTaA6RJRACtsfOyis5UlSxvC6EksoNVj-2B2cTak2GH2-2Fnu9omAQscqVSBMYnICXlMDJ-2BqP-2BaOiaPU9R3cDPJSQFJ0lwLi1T5pQ-2BKHyQSEK-2FJ5INklks5oF6xR4TsNpkjYqWg1pMlnC0p7FEZ8W-2BB6SA3ZXYZyCdkZHbxTdJgnoGyzMRRTKulymjyp7e6QVfIelOnpXmYM98YXPfira5SLh5n9gk28a7tCMLdHb-2F31NhoTjKS3PyNjr8tno7YE6ZIzPFRyuciYJje-2FcN4bQFSzRIlEYkZVJEkkI68yl02YutJVD2) offers a secluded paradise. A year-round creek runs through the property, leading to scenic forest trails, a mountain, helicopter pad, tennis court, natural corral, amphitheater, and multiple outdoor event spaces. | | ​This retreat isn’t just about business—it’s about creating lasting memories. Think of it as a tech festival at Malibu wines, intimate and relaxed. Limited capacity ensures you get the chance to truly connect with everyone. | | ​Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. 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