Los Angeles Venture Association
Darren Eng serves as the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association from February 2020 to the present, leveraging extensive experience in various advisory roles including positions at Sayenza Biosciences, THE MYRLIN GROUP, Infinio Capital, and SUM Ventures. As the Managing Director and Founder of CozDev since June 2021, Darren introduced a unique approach to Opportunity Zone investing characterized by a dual investment strategy in properties and tenant businesses. Additionally, Darren has held the position of CEO at Greenbelt Resources Corporation since October 2008, driving technological innovation and high-quality business solutions. As the Founder and President of The Sponsorship Group since June 2001, Darren specializes in integrated marketing and association management within the entertainment and technology sectors. Previously, Darren's leadership roles included Association Management Director at the Los Angeles Venture Association and Executive Director of the Southern California Development Forum. Darren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Yale University, earned between 1988 and 1992.
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Los Angeles Venture Association
LAVA is the oldest, most successful organization focused on financing companies from start to exit. Since 1985, the Los Angeles Venture Association has been providing forums where entrepreneurs and executives of start-up, emerging growth, and late-stage venture-funded companies actively meet and learn from fellow executives, investors, bankers, financial advisors, and other providers of professional services. Our extensive slate of monthly meetings, Distinguished Speakers Lectures feature exceptional presentations by prominent members of our investment, entrepreneurial, business, and academic communities. Our annual Meet the VC conference and frequent strategic interest group meetings are our region's premier forums on investment capital. We also co-produce events with many of our affiliated organizations.