Strategic Interest Groups

The community within the Los Angeles Venture Association focused on opportunities and challenges coincident with the design, development and deployment of sustainable products, services and businesses. 

LAVA Media focuses on the confluence of technology advancements, business innovations, creativity and leadership which comprises the vibrant entertainment and communications marketplace of Southern California, a community justifiably regarded worldwide as the heart of the sector. All forms of video (film, television, streaming), audio, music, print, platforms (mobile, social, SaaS), tools (hardware, workflow, ad insertion), immersive experiences (AR/VR/XR), design and more are welcome.  

Gaming has exploded from niche entertainment to a mainstream, billion-dollar global industry.  With esports becoming a high-growth segment within gaming, and despite the pandemic challenges impacting Southern California, Los Angeles has remained the North America mecca for esports & the entire gaming industry.

The LAVA Gaming community explores the business & cultural elements surrounding the gaming and esports industries which are driving the L.A. investment ecosystem.