Living the LA Entreprenuer Dream

1821 hosted its first Los Angeles event at ScaleHealth on August 6, bringing together founders and operators from the digital health, tech, and social impact sectors. What started as a structured forum quickly became hours of open, candid discussion that continued long after the official program ended.

Abner Mason of GroundGame Health and Marcos González of Vamos Ventures shared complementary perspectives on today’s investment climate, offering insight into how founders can navigate capital, market shifts, and strategic positioning. Dr. Alisha Jiwani, one of fewer than 100 burn surgeons in the country, described her entrepreneurial work to improve burn safety and intervention in hospitals, restaurants, and homes.

The evening reflected the spirit of the 1821 network: genuine conversation, real challenges, shared learning, and new relationships that extend far beyond the event itself.