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Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)

Name: Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)
Start: 2026-05-06T15:45:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-06T17:30:00+00:00
Location: The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA

Join Jeffrey Chernick and Alix Gitter, co-authors of High Five Energy: A Different Kind of Founder (#1 Amazon New Release), for High Five Energy Founders Podcast, a deep dive into the founder experience building billion-dollar enterprises with purpose and flow.

Our special guest is Adam Miller, founder of Cornerstone OnDemand, which he started in a one-bedroom apartment and grew over two decades into a publicly traded global education technology company before it was acquired for $5.2 billion. Adam now runs for Mayor of Los Angeles and co-founded Better Angels, which has prevented 1,500 evictions and served 12,000 unhoused Angelenos. His story spans startup to public company to civic leadership.

Together, we'll explore the mindset shifts and behavioral tools behind the founder flow state, including what it means to go All In on a 20-year vision, how to Find Your Champion when you're building something no one understands yet, and why the builder's mindset doesn't stop at the exit. Walk away with clarity, strategy, and renewed energy to move forward.

Expect:

Live, unfiltered conversation and audience Q&AReal founder stories and behavioral insightsA creative, high-vibe crowd of builders and believersNetworking, breakfast, and community energy before and after the show

Come for the advice. Stay for the flow.

Based on the book "High Five Energy: A Different Kind of Founder. Link to Book

Agenda

8:45 - 9:30 am • Coffee and Socialize9:30- 10:30 am • Live Podcast Recording with Adam Miller

May 6th, 2026

Adam Miller, Founder of Cornerstone OnDemand ($5.2B Exit) | LA Mayoral Candidate

Adam Miller is the founder of Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD), an LA-based education technology company he started in 1999 and spent two decades scaling to 3,000 employees across 25 countries, serving tens of millions of people with over 2 billion courses. In 2021, Cornerstone was acquired for $5.2 billion.

Adam co-founded Better Angels, which has prevented 1,500 evictions and served 12,000 unhoused individuals in LA. He chaired Team Rubicon for a decade, helping scale it into the largest veteran-led disaster response organization in the country with 180,000 volunteers. He also created LA-Tech.org, connecting over 2,000 underserved youth in south and east LA with tech internships.

He is now running for Mayor of Los Angeles in the June 2026 election. He holds a BA from Penn, a BS from Wharton, a JD from UCLA Law, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson.

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About: Jeffrey Chernick

Jeffrey is a 3x founder, advisor, angel investor, and former Wall Street wealth manager. He has been featured by more than 30 media outlets including Techcrunch, Forbes, and the LA Times. His company RideAmigos is the leading commute management platform, taking millions of cars off the road annually.

With over 20 million downloads and $12 million raised, his visual caller ID app, Vyng, boasts 5 billion videos played across 170 countries (acquired by Siprocal). Chernick is an inventor of 21 US Patents, 3x Emory Goizueta Business School Alumni Luminary, and both a guest lecturer and advisory board member at Pepperdine University's Entrepreneurship MBA Program. In his spare time, Jeffrey DJ's around the world with neon drum sticks.

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About: Alix Gitter

Alix is an American actress, writer, and producer from Los Angeles, California. Known for roles in television movies such as Blue Lagoon: The Awakening and The Bling Ring, and appearances in acclaimed series like GCB, Longmire, and Bones, Gitter has brought characters to life with humor and soul.

Beyond the screen, she is a storyteller fueled by curiosity, compassion, and the conviction that life — like art — is a collaborative effort, one where everyone’s role matters. With a passion for the creative process and deep reverence for those who dare to try, Gitter sees the world through a simple belief: creation is participation.

ABOUT The KINNThe KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top-tier LA-based community of entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership, please visit http://thekinn.co/apply

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About Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) in Los Angeles

Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA, Los Angeles, United States. This independent is organised by The KINN. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 119 people have registered out of 125 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) — key details

Date:: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time:: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Location:: The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA, Los Angeles, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Organiser:: The KINN
Attending:: 119 registered

What to expect at Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)

Join this independent over 1 hour and 45 minutes for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)?

This independent in Los Angeles is ideal for:

startup founders, entrepreneurs, and venture professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Join 119+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering

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When is Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)?: Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) takes place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
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How much does Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) cost?: Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
Who is organising Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)?: Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) is organised by The KINN. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
How many people are attending Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)?: 119 people have registered so far out of 125 available spots.
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How long is Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit)?: Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand, $5.2B Exit) runs for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles).