Hustle & Heart Entrepreneur Summit 2026

Built to L.A.ST.
Where Los Angeles founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners come to build what lasts.
About this Event
Build What L.A.STS.
Where Los Angeles founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners come to build what lasts.

Join 600+ founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, professionals, investors, and community leaders for a full day of inspiration, education, and meaningful connection at the 2026 Hustle & Heart Entrepreneur Summit.

Produced by Hustle & Heart Collective in collaboration with FOUND/LA, this year's Summit returns bigger than ever with expanded programming, more speakers, more workshops, and greater opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Together, we're bringing entrepreneurs, industry leaders, community organizations, and corporate partners together to strengthen Los Angeles' entrepreneurial ecosystem through education, mentorship, access to capital, collaboration, and opportunity.

Whether you're launching your first venture, growing an established business, building your personal brand, or preparing for your next stage of growth, you'll leave with practical strategies, meaningful relationships, and actionable insights to help move your business forward.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Hustle & Heart Collective is committed to expanding access and opportunity for entrepreneurs across Los Angeles. More than a conference, the Summit is where ideas become action, relationships become partnerships, and ambitious people come together to build businesses—and communities—that last.

What You'll Experience

✔ Inspiring keynote conversations with accomplished founders, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders

✔ Four breakout session blocks featuring expert-led panels and interactive workshops

✔ Practical strategies you can immediately apply to your business

✔ Networking with 600+ founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, investors, and community leaders

✔ Opportunities to connect with corporate partners, investors, lenders, nonprofit organizations, and business resource providers

✔ Meaningful conversations designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth

Who Should Attend?

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Startup Founders
• Small Business Owners
• Creatives & Freelancers
• Restaurant & Hospitality Professionals
• Retail & Product-Based Businesses
• Marketing & Branding Professionals
• Community Leaders
• Students & Emerging Entrepreneurs
• Nonprofit Leaders
• Anyone looking to start, grow, or scale a business

Programming Topics Include

• Entrepreneurship
• Branding & Marketing
• Leadership
• Finance & Financial Literacy
• Procurement & Business Development
• Hospitality
• Technology
• Wellness
• Community Impact
• Building Generational Wealth

Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale your next chapter, you'll leave with fresh ideas, valuable connections, practical resources, and the confidence to Build What L.A.STS.

Event Schedule

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration & Check-In

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

2:20 PM – 2:50 PM
Opening Keynote

3:05 PM – 3:50 PM
Breakout Sessions – Block 1

4:05 PM – 4:50 PM
Breakout Sessions – Block 2

5:05 PM – 5:50 PM
Breakout Sessions – Block 3

6:05 PM – 6:50 PM
Breakout Sessions – Block 4

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Networking Reception

In Collaboration with FOUND/LA

FOUND/LA is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build thriving businesses, stronger communities, and lasting impact. By expanding access to capital, education, mentorship, and a supportive network—with a particular focus on women, immigrant, and BIPOC entrepreneurs—FOUND/LA is helping shape a more equitable and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem across Los Angeles.

Together, Hustle & Heart Collective and FOUND/LA are creating a Summit where entrepreneurs don't just learn—they connect, collaborate, and build businesses that last.

Media Amplification Powered by mitú

We're proud to partner with mitú, one of the nation's leading Latino media companies, to amplify the voices, stories, and impact of the Hustle & Heart Entrepreneur Summit. Through editorial storytelling, social media coverage, and multi-platform content, our partnership extends the Summit's reach well beyond event day—creating greater visibility for our entrepreneurs, speakers, partners, and sponsors while celebrating the innovation, resilience, and diversity of Los Angeles' entrepreneurial community.

Build Your Network. Grow Your Business. Build What L.A.STS.
Come ready to learn. Leave ready to build.