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

On May 29, we hosted an exclusive gathering at Hero House to dive into the future of AI, from bits to atoms. 🤖

Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence brought together world class leaders in robotics, space tech, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems for an evening of sharp minds, tough questions, and powerful perspectives.

Huge thanks to our speakers, guests, and partners .services and for making it happen.

📣 Founders, this one’s for you.

Are you building deep tech in AI, BCI, biotech, cybersecurity, or robotics?
Join our Hero House Venture Building Info Session to see how we help founders like you go from early product to traction, with hands-on support, $650K+ in perks and benefits, and direct investor access.

🗓 May 15 | 7PM PST
📍 Online
🔗 RSVP now. Link in bio

Come learn what we offer, who we’re looking for, and how to apply.
Live Q&A included. Bring your questions!

🚀 Where Deep Tech Meets Real-World Impact

At Hero House Venture Building Program, we’re not just incubating startups, we’re engineering the next generation of category-defining companies. Our 16-week program empowers founders working at the edge of innovation across our core focus areas:
💡 AI & the Physical World
🧠 AI & Our Brains (BCI + Neurotech)
🛡 AI & Cybersecurity
🔬 AI, LLMs & Computational Biology

If you’re solving complex problems with deep tech, this is your place.

📥 Rolling admissions open year-round
Apply anytime. Start building when you’re ready.

🔗 Learn more at our website. Don’t forget to RSVP for our upcoming info session.
Links 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. 🎯

🚀 The AI Investment Boom: Opportunities, Risks & the Future

Ready to dive into the world of AI investment? Join us April 26 at 2:00 PM PDT for an expert-led panel with top industry leaders! We’ll be exploring the latest trends, challenges, and huge opportunities in AI.

🔹 Meet the Speakers:
Areg Alimian – Partner @ SmartGateVC
Pye Eshraghian – Founder & President @ Nerve
Tina Djenge – COO & Founder @ Alpha Trend

🎤 Don’t miss your chance to connect with innovators and investors shaping the future of AI. 🌐✨

💥 Limited tickets. Grab yours today!

🎟 Link in bio
📅 April 26 | 2:00 PM PDT

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 for an insightful discussion on how AI is reshaping Product Management with industry experts Argam DerHartunian and Manana Hakobyan! 🎙️🔥

💡 Explore how AI is transforming product roles, creating new opportunities, and what it takes to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.

📅 Don’t miss out! Stay for the Q&A + networking session to connect with top minds in the field. Link in Bio 🔗

We are thrilled to share .galstyan.sg recent interview with !

As SmartGateVC's second fund nears its close, the numbers tell a powerful story:
🚀 32 pre-seed startups
💼 $1B portfolio enterprise value
📈 10-50x investment markups

In the interview, Armine talked about different things including SmartGateVC’s investment philosophy:
✅ Identifying and investing in technologies before they become mainstream
✅ Backing strong founders solving technology's most complex challenges
✅ Uncovering overlooked opportunities and engineering investment deals
Check out the article with the 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!

🌟 An Afternoon with Rev Lebaredian: NVIDIA’s AI and 3D Visionary 🌟

We are honored to present a special opportunity to hear from Rev Lebaredian, the driving force behind NVIDIA’s Omniverse and one of the most influential figures in the world of AI and simulation technology. 🚀

🗓 Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕛 Time: 12 PM
📍 Location: Hero House, Glendale, CA
🎟 Tickets: $200 (Includes lunch & drinks!)

For over two decades, Rev Lebaredian has shaped the future of computer graphics, leading NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Omniverse platform that merges AI, physics simulation, and real-time collaboration to build virtual worlds. His pioneering work spans from Warner Brothers Digital and Disney Dream Quest Images to his own venture, Steamboat Software, and now, as the VP of Omniverse at NVIDIA, Rev continues to push the boundaries of AI innovation.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

Rev’s unique journey from the early days of computer graphics to building the world’s most advanced platform for AI-driven 3D simulations.
His groundbreaking vision for how AI and virtual worlds will transform industries.
A chance to ask Rev Lebaredian directly about the future of technology and the impact of Omniverse on our everyday lives.
🎯 Don’t miss this rare chance to connect with a true leader in AI and 3D simulation and hear his insights on where the future is heading!

👉 Buy your tickets now via the link in bio!