So You Want To Start A Deep Tech Startup...
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST
Long Beach, California
Hosted by Mat Vogels
So you wanna start a deep tech company? Good. The world needs more of you. But building hard tech is not like launching an app. The timelines are longer. The capital is bigger. The science can say no. But the payoffs can be enormous. We're bringing together four deep tech founders who are in the thick of it. They'll share the real story. The wins, the near-death moments, and what they wish someone had told them on day one. But the panel isn't the main event. You are. This night is about meeting the people who will build what comes next. Future cofounders. Early hires. Fellow founders who get it. Come curious, leave with a crew. Who should come: Aspiring deep tech founders. Current founders in defense, space, energy, robotics, compute, bio, and advanced manufacturing. Engineers and researchers wondering if it's time to jump. What to expect: Food and drinks on us Plenty of swag at the door A candid founder panel A room full of builders Hosted by Black Flag and Orbital Ops, and sponsored by Camber Road and JP Morgan (more on these incredible sponsors below). Sponsors Camber Road Camber Road leases equipment to venture-backed companies. No blanket liens, no covenants, no high interest rates and no warrants. So your business can keep scaling, on your terms. J.P. Morgan J.P. Morgan is committed to supporting high-growth companies shaping the present and building the future. As a leading bank to the innovation economy, J.P. Morgan brings together founders, startups, investors, and ideas, providing the financial expertise, connections, and resources to help companies build and scale.