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GenAI Thursday Nights at EvoNexus Irvine: A weekly gathering for founders, builders, and professionals to explore real-world AI applications, safety trends, and the business impact of leading platforms like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Schedule: Every Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Location: EvoNexus, 101 Academy Way #110, Irvine, CA 92617 More Info: evonexus.org/irvine
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours with Scott Fox: A free livestream AMA and pitch practice session hosted by local angel investor and Startup Council CEO Scott Fox, open to founders worldwide seeking expert mentoring on fundraising and growth. Location: Online Livestream (YouTube / LinkedIn / Facebook) More Info: https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
CreativeMornings Orange County: A monthly breakfast lecture series connecting artists, makers, and innovators through inspiring talks, rotating creative themes, and community networking, as part of a beloved global movement. Schedule: One Friday per month 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Location: Varies. More Info: https://creativemornings.com/cities/oc
Gumshoe Ventures Exit Hours: Open-access sessions where entrepreneurs at any stage can get direct, experienced feedback on strategy, fundraising, and operations from seasoned venture partners. Schedule: Weekly. Location: Varies. More Info: https://www.exithours.com
Join MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.
They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally…
Improve Your Venture Funding Readiness
RAIse Your Fundability is a six-part, hands-on workshop series designed for founders and key team members of high-growth ventures that will need capital…
Join OCIE SBDC for an informative morning of lending updates, networking, and regional insights.
This session offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with fellow leaders in the lending community and meet the new OCIE SBA District Director, Christapher Bess…
Does your business need capital to grow and expand?
Join Orange County Inland Empire SBDC for a high-impact morning focused on helping small businesses secure the funding they need to grow…
No idea required. Learn how to find problems, create value, and take your first step as an entrepreneur.
venture4ward is a 4-week development program designed to help students and community members build the innovation mindset, business knowledge, AI skills, and confidence needed to solve real-world problems…
A pitch night for ideas worth building.
After a strong first event with a ton of amazing pitches, they’re bringing the format back and opening it up beyond just technical co-founders…
A bonus walk, in partnership with Chapman University.
They're taking the walk inland for one night only…
What if you could meet more business owners in one afternoon than you usually meet in a month?
Join SCORE Orange County for a no-cost, in-person Speed Networking event designed to help you make more connections in less time…
Orange County, Anaheim, and Santa and Workforce Development Boards invites you to attend the Regional Career Expo.
The Career Fair will be open to the public and regionally promoted utilizing media outlets, social media virtual platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as through direct outreach to job seekers...
Start your morning with their Capital Corner Panel for ALL Founders panels.
Learn how to get access to capital…
Real Stories. Real Lessons.
Featuring visionary founders, innovators, and business leaders…
Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors, expert support, and a direct pathway to capital.
Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit, November 2–5, 2026, in San Diego and continue their fundraising journey through WVS’s partnership with Wefunder…
Swans is running the AI hackathon at Law-di-gras, one of the biggest conferences in law: the kind that flies in Snoop Dogg and Diplo for private concerts.
One day. 60 builders. One real operational problem from a personal injury firm…
Join MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.
They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally…
Cybersecurity for Everyone: Protecting Your Family, Your Business & Your Community
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem — it affects all of them…
What MedTech Founders Should Know Before Spending More on Testing
Don’t overtest—or get caught short…
Join Tartini Advisors to explore the 5 Fundamentals of AI Leadership and discover strategies to lead, decide, and grow in the AI era.
Led by Michael Suttle, Founder and CRO, Tartini Advisors…
Build something real — in a weekend
The barrier to entry is gone. Today, powerful AI and no-code tools allow anyone to build software products and automations in days, not months…
JATN Presents: MERAGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - THE AI EDGE
Join Jewish American Tech Network for dinner and an exclusive evening of AI innovation, featuring Israeli startups at the forefront of artificial intelligence…
The California Economic Summit is a convening of regional and statewide leaders from business, community, government, philanthropy, labor, and more to catalyze a New California Economy.
This year's Summit comes at pivotal time for California…
As a finale for Tech Week in Long Beach, Tech by the Beach and Tech Link Up are hosting a party on the beach!
This event is particularly exciting as they are bringing together several of the groups that make the Long Beach and OC tech scene great!…
Orange County stands at a defining moment
OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology…
Powering What Comes Next
Energy demand is accelerating. Infrastructure is being tested. New technologies, policies and investments are reshaping how energy is generated, delivered and consumed…
OC ENTREPRENEURS & StartupFriends: Bring your startup growth and fundraising questions to this special OC Tech Week edition of our MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops for fun IN PERSON Q&A, investor pitch practice, and networking!
You'll get free expert answers for your startup strategy questions, learn the latest growth and fundraising tactics, plus enjoy friendly networking with entrepreneurs, startup service providers, and angel investors, too!…
Empowering Next-Gen Student Entrepreneurs
SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship 2026 sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and drives growth by connecting entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, and investors in Southern California’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem…
Health, Arts, Research, Medicine, Outcomes, Neuroscience, Innovation, Clinical Science, and Sound
Join the University of California, Irvine for two days of interdisciplinary exchange at the intersection of music, medicine, and science…
Women’s Venture Summit brings founders and investors together to expand access to capital for women-led startups.
Now in its 13th year, WVS has helped facilitate more than $200 million in fundraising while equipping attendees with the connections, tools, and momentum to power the future of female entrepreneurship…
Connect with MedTech innovators and investors at the inaugural SoCal MedTech Symposium
Join them at the SoCal MedTech Symposium, produced by The Alliance for SoCal Innovation, hosted by UCI Beall Applied Innovation at the Cove and proudly sponsored by KPPB and Sunstone Management…
Join MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.
They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally…
All Founders. All Players. All Economies. Building One Global Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. Including YOU!
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is a rare venue where founders at all stages of development meet with policymakers, investors, and support organizations from every corner of the globe…
Five moves that keep you irreplaceable starting Monday.
Live AI demos. Women-led, everyone welcome. Free…
Removing Roadblocks
Building investable companies. Unlocking Real Access…
Call for Applications
Applications are now open for Women’s Fast Pitch 2026, the WVS’ national pathway connecting high-potential women founders with investors, visibility, and opportunities to raise capital…
Limon is switching things up this month — new venue, same great people.
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections…
Join Stripe Newport Beach Community and Capitalista for an intimate, high-value gathering designed for founders, business owners, operators, and builders across Orange County.
This event brings local entrepreneurs together for meaningful connection, honest business conversation, and peer learning — with a focus on growth, financial clarity, payments, systems, and building a business that scales sustainably…
FY26 Phase I - Genesis Mission
Active Solicitation | Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026 at 11:00AM (2:00PM ET)…
Join fellow women entrepreneurs as you build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and grow your network.
Connect. Empower. Grow…
Learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent? Are you a potential first-time utility patent applicant? Are you interested in learning how to search public databases to find patent literature similar to your invention?…
Get Your Questions Answered!
Have questions before the September SBIR/STTR deadline?…
A UC Irvine keynote on when human and AI teams outperform either alone
Ascend GenAI, Orange County's professional community for generative AI, hosts an evening on the question every startup building with AI faces: which decisions should the model make, and which should stay with people?…
Get ready for the TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, where awe-inspiring women entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas.
TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is a national platform spotlighting women entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and redefining innovation…
Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action
Not every founder starts with fully realized business plan. Innovation starts with someone who sees a better way….
Come to the OC Startup Council Summer Happy Hour Mixer to meet OC startup founders, investors, and great startup friends you haven't met yet!
Get off your couch... You're invited to come mix and mingle with Orange County's best entrepreneurs, startup employees, angel investors, VCs, marketing pros, developers, attorneys, HR execs, educators, designers, engineers, and everyone who is helping accelerate the GrowthOC startup ecosystem…
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.
No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action
Not every founder starts with fully realized business plan. Innovation starts with someone who sees a better way…
OVER A DECADE OF SOLUTIONS
Join Sustain Southern California for Water Solutions 11…
Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year - OCUX’s second annual Tech Summer Bash!
They’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…
Legal Strategy Forum
Join Builders & Backers Network, OCAI and Ticket 500 for a practical legal strategy conversation for founders, business owners, investors, creators, and operators building real companies, brands, and deals…
Most companies can run an AI pilot. Few can make it last.
OC CTO Talks and EvoNexus Irvine bring together three senior leaders for a candid discussion about the organizational and leadership decisions that determine whether AI creates real, durable value…
This 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.
At the end of the program, attendees will have the knowledge to get their business up and running…
When AI Agents Start Spending: Trust, Identity, and the Agent Economy
Raghu Bala will unpack identity, authorization, and payments for AI agents…
OCMBA presents Summer Social at The Elwood Club
They invite fellow OCMBA business school alumni to join them for an evening of networking and great conversation as they toast the summer in style at one of Newport Beach’s chicest new spots…
Join the Greater Irvine Chamber for the first workshop in their three-part Emergency Preparedness Series for Businesses.
This workshop is designed to equip businesses with the tools, strategies, and expert guidance needed to protect employees, minimize disruptions, and strengthen long-term resilience in the face of unexpected events…
FREE Business Accelerator Program
Join them for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business…
OC startup founders & friends - Join us for a fun free "BYOL" lunch!
You're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…
Join the next AltaSea Open House: Advancing modern innovation through the blue economy and California jobs.
A free public event exploring how ocean innovation is creating new opportunities for California communities, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth…
Join an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba)
Whether you're a student, aspiring founder, or early-stage entrepreneur, come discover how Accio's AI-powered e-commerce tools can help you source smarter, launch faster, and scale your business globally…
A P3 Strategy Series event
Got questions about growing your business in California? Bring all of them…
Join TiE Los Angeles for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as they explore the leaders and ideas driving Orange County's innovation ecosystem forward…
Time to talk trash!
Audience members will learn about policies, technologies, and collaborations looking to close the loop on waste at their Waste & Circularity event…
