Forging Connections,

Boosting Communities.

ThursdayNights events bring together elite founders, funders and connectors who focus on innovation and growth. Our collective impact is changing lives every day. It’s also serious fun.

10K+
executives and investors convened
150+
successful events and counting
$2M
raised for local, at-risk youth

College Access, Readiness & Success

CARS was founded by a first-in-family college graduate who developed the program following several years of research, from local, hands-on learnings to broad, systemic analysis. In 2015, CARS was accepted as a 501(c)(3) project of Community Partners. Since then, CARS has grown it’s reach and curriculum, adding a new cohort each year with support from foundations, individuals, corporations, volunteers and alumni.
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Making a Difference in
LA and Beyond

Over the last 67 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica has brought hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles kids off the streets and into a nurturing environment where they benefit from enrichment programs.
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College Access, Readiness & Success

CARS was founded by a first-in-family college graduate who developed the program following several years of research, from local, hands-on learnings to broad, systemic analysis. In 2015, CARS was accepted as a 501(c)(3) project of Community Partners. Since then, CARS has grown it’s reach and curriculum, adding a new cohort each year with support from foundations, individuals, corporations, volunteers and alumni.
Learn More at Carsla.org

Event Highlights

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Featured Events

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Holiday Bash

December 7, 2023
We're thrilled to have you join a curated group of your fellow founders, funders, sponsors and CxOs for a Holiday celebration featuring Capo’s tastiest dishes paired with vintage wines in a fun holiday party atmosphere.

The Arthur J ThursdayNights Private Equity Dinner

October 12, 2023
Private dining room at famed neighborhood steakhouse, The Arthur J in Manhattan Beach.
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Erik Rannala

MuckerLabs

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MuckerLabs

ThursdayNights events always feature a curated group of high caliber people and are consistently one of the best places to connect with peers in LA’s tech and startup ecosystem.

Erik Rannala

MuckerLabs

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MuckerLabs

ThursdayNights events always feature a curated group of high caliber people and are consistently one of the best places to connect with peers in LA’s tech and startup ecosystem.