Appearances by industry leaders such as 2020 LAVA Hall of Fame inductee Kara Nortman and  LA Mayor Eric Garcetti along with a moving tribute to Kobe Bryant underscore the organization’s commitment to the venture community.

A 50-min Awards Video Event  presented as six main segments with fun  interstitial transitions, consisting of  prerecorded live action and social media  style videos, highlighting celebrity  investments, diversity initiatives and notable  startup investment activity in the LA venture  ecosystem.

Tune in to watch the 2020 LAVA Awards for a refreshingly optimistic, inspiring celebration of what makes business in Los Angeles worth the investment.