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About the Forum

The mission of the LA CTO Forum is to foster the SoCal technology ecosystem. We believe that by helping our members to be more effective CTOs, we can have a positive impact on the ecosystem. The Forum is a vibrant, private, invite-only network of software CTOs who exchange ideas, share experiences, and help each other when needed. We conduct monthly meetings, quarterly roundtables, and discuss different business and technology topics.

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FAQ

What is the LA CTO Forum?

A vibrant, private, invite-only network of software CTOs who exchange ideas, share experiences, and help each other when needed.

Who Can Join?

Members are generally the senior most person in their organization in charge of software, data, web/mobile development.

How do I Become a Member?

The CTO Forum is a “give-back” organization. While there is no cost for membership, CTO Forum members “pay” for membership with their commitment to contributing to the group and to fellow members. To become a member, there will be a brief call to discuss your company, role, key challenges and what you hope to achieve through membership. Assuming it’s a good fit, you would then be accepted as a provisional member. You will need to attend a meeting within 3 months of acceptance to become a full member.

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Where/When Does the CTO Forum Meet?

Morning meetings are for members only and occur on the second Friday of every month from 8-10AM. Members can raise challenges and receive guidance and input from others in a safe and collegial atmosphere. These meetings are currently held via Zoom due to COVID-19. When in person meetings resume, our main location is in Santa Monica, but there are meetings as well in Orange County, Pasadena, Hollywood, Torrance for members to attend. Evening meetings are open to members and VIP guests and occur 6 times per year. These meetings give attendees a chance to learn about topics facing the technology ecosystem and network with one another.

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I feel lucky to have found the LA CTO Forum when I moved to LA. It is a great group of people with a wide range of experience and insight into the challenges of being an effective technology leader. I learn something at every meeting I go to, and I try to attend as many as I can.

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Chief Architect – Photoshelter
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Upcoming Events

Managing C-Suites and Board Members

Join us for an engaging panel discussion at the LA CTO Evening Meeting, where our very own board member, Oded Noy, will moderate. This expert panel will delve into effective strategies and best practices for CTOs to communicate with and manage C-suites and board members. Stay tuned for updates on panelists and location, which will…

Date:
March 20, 2024
6:30 pm
Location:

Morning Meeting 042024

Check Discord for details.

Date:
April 12, 2024
8:00 am
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)

Quarterly Roundtable Q2 2024

We are looking forward to getting together to discuss some of the things that are keeping our members up at night. This members-only meeting is a great opportunity to hear from a range of colleagues that have overcome specific issues you are facing and gain actionable insights.

Date:
May 10, 2024
10:00 am
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)

June Fireside Chat

Topic, Speakers and location TBD. Save the date.

Date:
June 12, 2024
6:30 pm
Location:

Morning Meeting 072024

Check Discord for details.

Date:
July 12, 2024
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)

Quarterly Roundtable Q3 2024

We are looking forward to getting together to discuss some of the things that are keeping our members up at night. This members-only meeting is a great opportunity to hear from a range of colleagues that have overcome specific issues you are facing and gain actionable insights.

Date:
August 9, 2024
10:00 am
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)

September Fireside Chat

Topic, Speakers and location TBD. Save the date.

Date:
September 18, 2024
6:30 pm
Location:

Morning Meeting 102024

Check Discord for details.

Date:
October 11, 2024
8:00 am
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)

Quarterly Roundtable Q4 2024

We are looking forward to getting together to discuss some of the things that are keeping our members up at night. This members-only meeting is a great opportunity to hear from a range of colleagues that have overcome specific issues you are facing and gain actionable insights.

Date:
November 8, 2024
10:00 am
Location:
Zoom (Members Only)
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