Survivor™ 13 AI Startup Pitch Competition 4/22/26

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…

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Breaking Barriers: Streamlining Business in Irvine 4/23/26

Looking to start, expand, or relocate your business in Irvine?

Join City leaders and industry experts for an engaging discussion on navigating regulatory processes in one of the nation’s most dynamic economies!..

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 15, 2026Breaking Barriers, Streamlining Business in Irvine, City of Irvine, business, startup, Orange County, Entrepreneurs, City of Irvine Economic Development Division

IIT2026 4/22/26-4/25/26

Innovate, Ignite, Thrive at IIT 2026 Next Week

Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers - right here in Southern California!…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 13, 2026IIT 2026, IIT2026 Conference, Southern California, entrepreneur, technology, Long Beach, innovation, startup, Orange County

Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups.

The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice.

The latest free session hosted by our CEO, Scott Fox, was March 31…

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Access to Capital – Innovation Forum 4/18/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 13, 2026Capital, Homeownership, Founders, Partners, Women, Leadership, Access to Capital, Innovation Forum, Long Beach, Startups, Orange County, NAWRB, Desirée Patno, Homeowner, Entrepreneur, Investor

The Blue Forum: Innovators and Experts in Ocean Tech 4/14/26

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…

TechCon SoCal Startup Innovation Showcase - Semi-Final 4/16/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 8, 2026TechCon SoCal Startup Innovation Showcase - Semi-Final, San Diego, TechCon, TechCon SoCal 2026, Innovation, Investors, SoCal, Startups, Founders, TechCon Global

Banking on Your Success | Saturdays, 4/18/26 - 5/23/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 8, 2026COR CDC, COR Community Development Corporation, Banking on Your Success, Irvine, Startup, Orange County, Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur training program, Business, Investors, entrepreneurship, courses, vision, capital, marketing

Shark Tank Casting Call 4/10/26

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!…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 6, 2026Shark Tank Casting Call, The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics, Orange, Chapman Students, Chapman Staff, Chapman Faculty, Chapman Alumni, chapman university, Shark Tank, Entrepreneurship

Founder Beach Walk 4/10/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaApril 6, 2026founder, entrepreneur, networking, community building, Founder Beach Walk, Newport Beach, Limon

Public Safety, Upgraded: Where Innovation Meets Impact | Sunstone Stage Connects 4/3/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 30, 2026Irvine, Sunstone Venture and Innovation Center, Startups, Orange County, Public Safety, Sunstone Stage Connects, sunstone, Sunstone Management, Innovation, Where Innovation Meets Impact, Sunstone Cities

SoCal Mixer: Founders, Investors, & Operators 4/1/26

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…

Free Pitch Practice Startup Office Hours - Tuesday Night

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00PM PT!

Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support online “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup ResourcesMarch 25, 2026Angel Investor, entrepreneurs, founders, Free Pitch Practice, Free Startup Advice, Free Startup Office Hours, Office Hours, Scott Fox, Startup, Startup Council, startup funding, Venture Capital

Collinear Capital LP Summit 3/28/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 25, 2026Collinear Capital LP Summit, Irvine, Venture Capital, Orange County, Investor, Collinear Capital, Startup, founders, enterprise technology, B2B

Application Deadline: America's Startup Competition 3/31/26

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!…

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Beyond Automation: The Rise of Physical AI 3/26/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 23, 2026AI, physical AI, networking event, robotics, innovation, Beyond Automation: The Rise of Physical AI, Newport Beach, Artifical Intelligence, GACC West (German American Chamber of Commerce), GACC West, Startups, Orange County

Newport Beach Investor Conference 3/26/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 18, 2026Investor, Conference, AI, Medtech, Real Estate, Longevity, Sports, Newport Beach Investor Conference, Newport Beach, Marketing Completion Fund, Orange County, Startup

2026 Women Entrepreneurs Business BOOST Series | Tuesdays, 3/24/26 - 5/19/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 18, 20262026 Women Entrepreneurs Business BOOST Series, The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Chapman University, Women Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Women Leaders of Octane, Online Program, Founders, women business founders

Founders, Funders, & Physicians: MedTech Venture Reception 3/18/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 16, 2026MedTech networking, Healthcare startups, Medical device innovation, Orange County startups, HealthTech founders, Startup networking OC, Startups, Orange County, Founders, Funders, Medical Innovation Exchange, MIX, Dana Point, Physicians

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The future is agentic—and it’s happening in Orange County.

Looking to start, expand, or relocate your business in Irvine?

Innovate, Ignite, Thrive at IIT 2026 Next Week

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups.

Community Think Tank for Real Equity & Shared Success

LA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans

Attention Startups: Your Breakthrough Moment Is Here

A 6-week entrepreneur training program empowering individuals to create financial self-reliance and grow job creating businesses.

Want your chance to swim with the Sharks?

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 week's event presented in collaboration with Sunstone Cities and ALC Partners

Join Signal Commons for their first edition, a new hub connecting the Orange County and Los Angeles innovation ecosystems.

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00PM PT!

Collinear Capital is hosting a private, curated summit for their investors and network and they’d love for you to join them.

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?

Join GACC West and learn how AI can become a sustainable competitive advantage in the physical world.

Connecting Visionary Investors with Next-Gen Opportunities in AI, Entertainment, CPG, Longevity, Medtech, Real Estate, Sports

Women Entrepreneurs @Chapman & Women Leaders of Octane Present: Business BOOST

An evening of connection, strategy, and perspective where founders, investors, and physicians come together to share ideas and shape the future of MedTech.

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LA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans

Attention Startups: Your Breakthrough Moment Is Here

A 6-week entrepreneur training program empowering individuals to create financial self-reliance and grow job creating businesses.

Want your chance to swim with the Sharks?

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 week's event presented in collaboration with Sunstone Cities and ALC Partners

Join Signal Commons for their first edition, a new hub connecting the Orange County and Los Angeles innovation ecosystems.

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00PM PT!

Collinear Capital is hosting a private, curated summit for their investors and network and they’d love for you to join them.

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?

Join ​GACC West and learn how AI can become a sustainable competitive advantage in the physical world.

Connecting Visionary Investors with Next-Gen Opportunities in AI, Entertainment, CPG, Longevity, Medtech, Real Estate, Sports

Women Entrepreneurs @Chapman & Women Leaders of Octane Present: Business BOOST

​An evening of connection, strategy, and perspective where founders, investors, and physicians come together to share ideas and shape the future of MedTech.

This week's event presented in collaboration with Sunstone Cities and ALC Partners

Join GACC West and learn how AI can become a sustainable competitive advantage in the physical world.

An evening of connection, strategy, and perspective where founders, investors, and physicians come together to share ideas and shape the future of MedTech.