KOG26
Monopoly Mixer
An evening of monopoly & networking designed to bring together an exceptional room of investors, entrepreneurs, athletes, and creatives for a night of high-stakes strategy and genuine connection.
The Tables
Each table was anchored by a pair of featured guests, with one serving as the evening's banker:
Table One
Adrian Holmes, an award-winning actor from Bel-Air, was featured alongside Eric Sussman, the founding partner of Clear Capital and a five-time award-winning UCLA Real Estate Professor.
Table Two
Donovan Carter, UCLA football alum, entrepreneur, and co-star of HBO's Ballers, was paired with Chase Griffin, investment co-manager, two-time NIL Athlete of the Year, and former UCLA Quarterback.
Table Three
Natasha Pestano, an exited founder and high-performance nutritionist to elite athletes, was placed with Loryn Carter, a two-time founder and former Division I athlete.
Table Four
Phil Brock, retired Mayor of Santa Monica, entertainment executive, and Emmy-recognized actor, competed alongside Kristina Wilson, Senior Legal Counsel at True Classic, CEO of LeagueProof, and winner of the 2026 NBA All-Star Pitch Competition.
Torin Martinez, a Grammy-nominated producer whose credits include Chris Brown, Usher, and T-Pain, set the tone with live sounds throughout the night.
The Room
The evening drew professionals representing more than fifty brands spanning technology, finance, entertainment, healthcare, public service, and entrepreneurship.
Notable organizations in the room included:
State of California
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Citi Bank
UC Investments
Los Angeles Metro
University of Southern California
The Grammy Awards
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fifth Third Bank
Akamai Technologies
Cardinal Health
Aon
Palm Tree Capital
Cagnolatti Capital
State of New York
Dozens of founders, firms, and creative studios from across Los Angeles and beyond.
The Showcase
Three successful founders were given the opportunity to address this elite group of professionals, bringing even more visibility and exposure to their growing brands.
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Founder: Wyatt Brownlee
Expert performance, fitness coach & trainer
Helping busy professionals get their dream body with functional training
1-on-1 coaching
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Founder: Matthew Bergstad
Solar panel cleaning, bird proofing, gutter cleaning, & roof debris cleaning
Services offered in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Kern County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, Fernando Valley, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, & Austin, TX
Maximize your solar energy output and keep your panels shining bright
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Founder: Michael Adomfe
Expert IT & tech professional with years of experience in
Helping EMS professionals receive, communicate, & interpret vital emergency data
The Organizers
This curated event was sponsored and organized by
Unykrn, Stratava Solutions, & Eda Capital
Beverages provided by
@officialbelaire & @deaconwhiskey
Special thanks are extended to the fabulous support team that helped make it all possible:
Dreamy Parties LA - Rita’s keen attention to detail, excellent communication, and thoughtful vendor support were integral to our success.
Grotto Los Angeles - Suzette’s stunning event venue, end-to-end support, and communication provided the perfect background for our esteemed guests.
CalMet - Randy, Tanisha, and Loyd provided outstanding event security, ensuring complete guest safety, protection, and much needed peace of mind.
Blacker the Berry Productions - Dominique’s event photography and media services brought our vision to life and made it possible for us to relive those memories over and over again.
Our guests, visitors, & participants - our goal is to facilitate lasting bonds with purposeful professionals. Stay connected with us, as we’d love to learn how we can improve and create more opportunities to share your success story with other like-minded thought leaders.
