Access Leaders in Southern California
From Los Angeles to the transnational San Diego – Tijuana EDC, SoCal has opportunities in broad and well-diversified areas of entertainment, manufacturing, sciences, technology, services and more. GABA SoCal offers local representation in each of the major cities, giving our members and friends full coverage throughout the region but with local access to our internal and external partners including special expertise groups. GABA SoCal opens doors to expanding your local network and exponentially extend your coverage to our region, NorCal and Germany with one stroke.
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Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets: The 3 Keys to Connecting with Investors
Virtual EventOur presenters have written the complete guide to crafting a clear, compelling, credible pitch, designed to help entrepreneurs with their fundraising and their marketing communications. This event is for startups who want to energize their pitch, stand out from the…
Living a “Double Life” in Germany and the U.S. – Cross-Border Healthcare
Virtual EventThe U.S. health insurance system could not be more different than that of Germany. This session will highlight the different systems as well as options for employees, the self-employed, and retirees. We will additionally explore repatriation: eligibility and options when…
The Rise of Motion Capture
Virtual EventWhat does Motion Capture mean for film professionals today? How does Motion Capture Technology work? What do Motion Capture Actors do? Is Motion Capture the Future of Filmmaking? Phillip Fury will answer these questions and show us a live demonstration from…
Inside GABA and Member News
Jim Jiao is new Vice- Chair of the Board of Directors
GABA Southern California is glad to report that Jim Jiao has been elected by the Board of Directors as its new Vice-Chair. Jim is Managing Partner of Transatlantic Investment Partners LLC, a U.S.-based investment advisor/manager providing private banking and wealth…
Living a “Double Life” in Germany and the U.S. – Series
GABA Southern California’s first installment of its “Living a Double Life” series was a resounding success. Aimed at those who have a foot in both the U.S. and Germany or plan to do so, the series is designed to provide…
Michael Metzger is new Chair of the Board of Directors
GABA Southern California is pleased to announce that Michael Metzger was elected the new Chair of the Board of Directors at the January board meeting, stepping up from Vice Chair, following Co-founder and longtime Chair Wolfram Doelker’s announcement that he would pass on the…

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