Welcome to the April Issue of Larta Institute's Sustainability Innovators Monthly Newsletter!
Happy Earth Month! It’s been a busy month at Larta: we hosted our second LA Climate Week event in collaboration with the Collidescope Foundation and World Within, wrapped up recruitment for our Heal.LA and Venture Fellows programs (stay tuned for cohort announcements!), joined multiple partner events across Los Angeles, and even squeezed in a tour of Avenue 33 Farm. Scroll down for a snapshot of all the fun!
—— April Snapshot ——
LA Climate Week: Impact Investor Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Impact Investor Night at the Larta HQ as part of LA Climate Week — an evening filled with bold ideas, honest conversations, and powerful connections. See more here.
In honor of Earth Month, the team visited Avenue 33 Farm, a vibrant urban farm in the heart of LA dedicated to making nutritious food accessible to all. We toured the space with founder Eric Tomassini, got our hands dirty planting seeds, tending the nursery, and even picked up some composting tips along the way! See more here.
Achieve Clinicswas formed to empower cancer patients with a new paradigm for accessing and accelerating cell therapy breakthroughs. With their unique ability to partner with industry and leading clinical sites to conduct proactive apheresis (PRO-Aph™ or pro-aph™), they are building a powerful, first-in-class collection of on-demand, disease-relevant (and potentially chemotherapy-naïve) immune material - the critical fuel for powering the next wave of curative cell therapies. The Achieve PRO-Aph platform is unlocking a new standard for high-speed, high-performance innovation across the cancer cell therapy landscape.
Algas Organics, founded by Caribbean entrepreneur Johanan Dujon, is leading the charge in turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions. The company tackles invasive sargassum seaweed by converting it into high-performance organic fertilizers—boosting agricultural productivity while protecting fragile marine ecosystems. As the Caribbean’s first indigenous biotechnology firm, Algas Organics is creating real impact at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience.
CFD Research Corporation specializes in engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs for aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, energy, and other industries. Using our software and experimental capabilities, we develop new hardware concepts, innovative designs, and superior solutions.
LA Strong: We are continuing to monitor the situation regarding the Los Angeles fires and are committed to standing with our fellow Angelenos during this crisis. The need for community support and actionable solutions has never been more pressing. We have organized a resource list with actionable ways you can help.
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