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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES

Wednesday 9/3

1. Crowns & Hops: Sunday Runday at Creature Comforts in DTLA 

Thursday 9/4

1. 9/4-9/6: Sunshine Skate Park’s Soft Opening at Hollywood Park in Inglewood 

2. Amapiano Dance Workshop ft. Lindiwe Rose in Noho Arts District

3. Crack’em Up Comedy at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood

Friday 9/5

1. First Fridays Education Tours at Art + Practice in Leimert Park 

2. Fat, Black & Queer Does Broadway: Hamilton Sing-A-Long at Cinemark in Baldwin Hills 

3. What’s Your Lore? Spoken Word Open Mic at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park 

4. Crowns & Hops: I Fck with Crowns Fridays ft. The Blackout Game Night at Creature Comforts in DTLA 

Saturday 9/6

1. It’s Bigger Than Us: Back 2 School Festival at Crenshaw High School in Hyde Park 

2. Leimert Park Village Community Clean Up at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park 

3. The Art of the Covenant and the Mushroom Symphony at William Grant Still Arts Center in West Adams 

4. Pot Studios: Culture Day at Pot Gardens in Jefferson Park 

5. B*Lish Matcha Pop-Up at Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena 

6. Mingle & Plei: Game Nite for The Culture at The Mixx in Pasadena 

7. The Village LA: Volleyball Meet Up at Santa Monica Beach

Sunday 9/7

1. 9/7-9/9: Healing For The Healer: A Sequoia National Park Retreat at Lodgepole Visitor Center in Sequoia National Park 

2. Sunday Jazz & Champagne Brunch at Bloom Ranch in Acton

3. Obet & Dels Coffee Grand Opening in Mount Washington/Highland Park

4. The Playground Adult Field Day at Kenneth Hahn Park in Baldwin Hills 

5. WalkGood LA: BreatheGood Outdoor Yoga at Kenneth Hahn Park in Baldwin Hills 

6. Healthy + Well: Healing Hour at LA State Historic Park in Chinatown 

7. Wins & Lessons Foundation: Back-to-School Sunday Funday Block Party in Gardena 

8. Temple Art Market at Temple Grounds in Echo Park 

9. Girl Gang Crazy: 5th Anniversary Celebration at Palm Grove Social in Mid-City 

10. The Pop Up Market LA: Goodbye Summer, Hello-Ween Fall Market in Leimert Park 

Monday 9/8

1. Initiation to Afrohouse & AfroHouse Collab Dance Class at The Stu LA in Burbank 

2. Black Pot Supper Club: A Seat at The Retreat Summer Dinner Series at Alta Adams in West Adams

Wednesday 9/10

1. Anointed Greens & The Culture: Comedy Variety Show at The Elysian Theater in Elysian Valley 

Thursday 9/11

1. 9/11-9/28: UNerasable Solo Theatrical Festival at The Willie Agee Playhouse in Inglewood 

2. Romeo, Juliet & Dance Theatre of Harlem at Hollywood Bowl 

3. Soft Girl Era: Healing Space for Black & Latine Gender-Diverse Women at Reach LA in DTLA 

Friday 9/12

1. 9/12-9/14: The Pivot For Creatives By Creatives Summit (location on RSVP) 

2. “Let’s Get Together” Kid-friendly Book Event at Reparations Club in West Adams 

3. Lynx: Black Lesbian Happy Hour at Reach LA in DTLA 

4. The Pour Before at Adams Wine Shop in West Adams 

5. Create The Writers Room: Creator’s House ‘25 at NeueHouse in Hollywood

Live Music

Tuesday 9/2

1. 9/2-9/7: Esperanza Spalding at Blue Note in Hollywood 

2. The Record Club Listens to “Absolutely” by Dijon at Zizou in Lincoln Heights 

Friday 9/5

1. Live Jazz at The Rockwell Lounge in West Adams 

2. Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra & Friends at 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown 

Saturday 9/6

1. LA Spin Club Listens to “Channel Orange” at Black Lantern Books in Inglewood 

Sunday 9/7

1. Covers for Lovers: Jazz Tribute to Cleo Sol at Slow Jamz Gallery in Downtown Arts District 

Monday 9/8

1. Isaiah Collier at Blue Note in Hollywood 

Tuesday 9/9

1. 9/9-9/10: Braxton Cook at Blue Note in Hollywood 

Wednesday 9/10

1. Black Movie Soundtrack V ft. Sinners’ Miles Caton at The Hollywood Bowl 

Thursday 9/11

1. 9/11-9/14: Kenny Garrett at Blue Note in Hollywood 

Parties

Thursday 9/4:

1. Black Women Spin: One v. One DJ Competition “B’Day” Edition at The Palm & The Pine in Hollywood 

Friday 9/5

1. Sticky Note Girls Only Party at LoveNote in DTLA 

2. Romance Please x Cult Classics: Chris Brown Nostalgic Throwback Night at The Continental Club in DTLA

3. R&B with Love: The Ultimate Sing-Along Party at The Parish House of Blues in Anaheim 

4. VIXXXEN Vol. 3 at Godspeed Labs in Echo Park 

5. White Durag at Florentin Rooftop in DTLA 

Saturday 9/6

1. Day Hang at W Hotel in Hollywood 

2. The Kickback Brunch Party at Blue Birdy in WeHo 

3. Sunset Radio at Etiquette Coffee in DTLA

Sunday 9/7

1. Casual Rooftop Pool Party at Freehand Hotel in DTLA 

2. Everyday People at The Beehive in South Central 

3. Culture Central: R&B On the Block at Makachi Space in Downtown Arts District 

Thursday 9/11

1. Auntie Jamz: LIVE at The Peppermint Club in WeHo 

Friday 9/12

1. Ascendance: Virgo Season ft. Bonne Tête at Apartment 503 in K-Town