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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 monthly 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. Schedule: 4th Tuesday monthly 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT. 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: Thursdays (bi-weekly or monthly). Location: Varies. More Info: https://www.exithours.com
Women Entrepreneurs @Chapman & Women Leaders of Octane Present: Business BOOST
Entrepreneurship is a state of mind. And that mindset is best supported by a clear vision, a defined purpose, and a well-calculated business model that delivers results…
Limon is bringing back their Founder Beach Walk — a relaxed morning for founders, builders, and creators who want to meet good people and make founder friends.
This is for people building something, figuring it out as they go, and wanting more connection in the process…
Want your chance to swim with the Sharks?
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics is proud to be hosting a SHARK TANK Casting Call - YES, that's right the real Shark Tank TV show with the famous investors!…
LA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans
Step into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action…
Attention Startups: Your Breakthrough Moment Is Here
The TechCon SoCal Startup Semi-Final brings together the top startups selected from their previous Quarter Final rounds for a high-stakes, in-person pitch event in San Diego…
Community Think Tank for Real Equity & Shared Success
A free community think tank focused on real solutions around capital access, homeownership, investment, and economic opportunity…
A 6-week entrepreneur training program empowering individuals to create financial self-reliance and grow job creating businesses.
The program covers everything from developing your idea to pitching to investors…
In Collaboration with OC Innovation Week
Join the Sustain Southern California Expo!
Celebrate thirteen years of mobility solutions! Their signature Transportation event, Driving Mobility, is an ecosystem favorite…
Innovate, Ignite, Thrive
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers…
The future is agentic—and it’s happening in Orange County.
Join Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) and presenting sponsor CloneForce for Survivor 13, a high-energy, radically inclusive startup pitch competition taking place during Octane’s OC Innovation Week…
What sets exceptional leaders apart when they’re working in the same environment, playing by the same rules, and with the same resources as everyone else?
Join Greater Irvine Chamber for an exclusive gathering of exemplary executives as they explore the insights, innovations, and impact driving business success, and uncover what it takes to rise above and lead with lasting influence…
Are You Ready To Meet Future French “Pepites”?
Startups competing in the "Startup of the Year" category at the FABA 2026 will present their project to the public and to a jury of experts during a special showcase & pitching contest…
TechCon Global is a mission-driven platform connects the world’s boldest entrepreneurs, top investors, and visionary industry leaders through high-impact events.
TechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship…
Learn from the brightest minds in the industry.
Space Tech Expo USA brings you a free-to-attend conference, featuring two dynamic stages: Industry and Technology…
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…
Hack OC is an upcoming community-led hackathon organized by Friends of Figma, Irvine.
Their goal is to bring together local designers, developers, and product thinkers to collaborate, learn, and create meaningful projects…
OVER A DECADE OF SOLUTIONS
Join Sustain Southern California for Water Solutions 11…
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…
Sustain SoCal’s biggest event of the year!
Their Annual Energy Event is not to be missed!…
This week's event presented in collaboration with Sunstone Cities and ALC Partners
They’re excited to invite you to a high-impact gathering focused on innovation, collaboration, and community around public safety…
Join Signal Commons for their first edition, a new hub connecting the Orange County and Los Angeles innovation ecosystems.
Come meet fellow founders, investors, and builders shaping the future across AI, SaaS, fintech, space, robotics, climate, biotech, and beyond…
This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00PM PT (aka 12 midnight ET)!
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!…
Do you have a business idea that represents the best of American innovation? Think you have what it takes to pitch your idea and secure funding?
Gather your team and apply now!…
Collinear Capital is hosting a private, curated summit for their investors and network and they’d love for you to join them.
Come for an afternoon of unique investing insights, pitches from highly successful startups, and networking with a community of some of the top leaders in enterprise technology…
Join GACC West and learn how AI can become a sustainable competitive advantage in the physical world.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming manufacturing: Not just through analytics and automation, but by embedding intelligence directly into machines, robotics, and production systems…
Connecting Visionary Investors with Next-Gen Opportunities in AI, Entertainment, CPG, Longevity, Medtech, Real Estate, Sports
This 1-Day Investor conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, investors, and global investing opportunities…
The AlphaPersuade Summit returns in 2026.
Join Beall Applied Innovation and RhetAI Coalition once again for a day of groundbreaking research conducted by their coalition’s global teams, transformational keynotes by leading minds who are investigating AI’s persuasive power, and a plenary roundtable reunion of their inaugural keynote speakers to discuss what has changed in the world of AI and Persuasion since 2024…
Join Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth experts for a live webinar designed to teach startup CFOs and founders how to build investor‑ready financials, scale with confidence, and prepare for future capital events — without slowing growth.
Featured Speakers:
Lonnie Bloom, Partner, Technology & Emerging Growth…
BABC-OC Scholarship and Program fundraiser
Join them as they celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the BABC-OC Golf Tournament benefiting the BABC-OC scholarship program and Year long program of events…
An evening of connection, strategy, and perspective where founders, investors, and physicians come together to share ideas and shape the future of MedTech.
Join a private MIX members reception hosted by MIX | Medical Innovation Exchange, featuring a curated group of 60–80 MedTech innovators, investors, and clinical leaders…
Calling All Aspiring Entrepreneurs!
Attend Panther Cage Competition — Chapman University's Shark Tank–style event where bold ideas meet real opportunity…
What Sits Under the Future of Work?
AI is no longer just tools or models AI is no longer just tools or models. It is becoming the operating layer that connects people, systems, decisions, and execution across modern organizations…
Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California invites you to an Orange County Happy Hour in Irvine with Top Partner Schools!
Come to meet entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, investors, and friends of alumni groups and clubs including hosts Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California and the OC Stanford Alumni Association!…
Join the Claude Community in Orange County!
You'll leave with two superpowers
First: a working AI agent that preps your calls, reviews contracts, drafts campaigns, and manages tasks — installed on your machine before you walk out…
Cohort for startup companies in Orange County
Apply now to join the EvoNexus Startup Technology Incubator.
IMPORTANT: This is a deadline for application only, not a live event. Mark your calendars to submit, not to attend!
Application deadline: February 28, 2026…
City of Irvine Strategy & A Successful Founder & Investor’s Perspective
Join TiE Los Angeles for an evening of networking, candid insights, and select startup pitches designed to spark conversation and connection within their Charter Member community…
This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00PM PT (aka 12 midnight ET)!
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!…
Exclusive Live Event for Entrepreneurs who know there is more.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a transformation.
If you're a startup or entrepreneur, you know that success demands more —more strategy, more execution, more resilience…
A Founder's Journey: Panel & Reception
Join Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs of SoCal Panel & Reception in San Diego featuring a panel of founders sharing their journey…
Solutions for a Sustainable Community
Join Sustain Southern California for Regional Readiness & Resilience as they discuss solutions for a sustainable community…
Join fellow OCMBA members for a fun Saturday morning of networking and socializing during their 3 mile walk at Crystal Cove!
This Valentine's Day, show some 'love' to your b-school alma mater by joining them at their first-ever OCMBA Hike/Walk!…
This workshop is designed to give entrepreneurs practical, accessible guidance on the key legal issues that every new business faces.
Big ideas deserve strong protection…
Join Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Socal's premiere “My Journey” Panel & Reception presented by Mofo at Creative Artists Agency.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from diverse Stanford leaders as they discuss how Stanford shaped their careers, the skills they value most, and advice for recent alumni and professionals…
Come to SCORE Orange County no-cost Speed Networking event!
During each fast-paced session, participants from the business community will network in a group setting and then quickly alternate their seating to connect with other professionals…
Kick Off 2026 with GenAI, and Help Build the OC Tech Community
Ascend GenAI is back for 2026, and they’re starting the year by bringing together Orange County business leaders, builders, and technologists to learn, connect, and grow the local GenAI ecosystem…
A curated mastermind for MedTech builders and decision-makers
MedTech Minds is MIX’s flagship mastermind—a curated, small-group forum for founders, physicians, investors, and operators actively building in MedTech…
What Every Business Owner Should Know Before Selling
Join Orange County Community Foundation for an intimate evening
Preparation Makes for a Great Exit…
This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00PM PT (aka 12 midnight ET)!
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!…
Leaders from Cotality & Workday reveal the architecture strategies that make the difference.
Sourav Ganguly, VP of Architecture at Cotality, brings over 20 years of leadership in AI transformation and enterprise architecture. He advises C-Suite leaders and leads global teams through complex AI challenges…
