Posts in OC Startup Events
OCMBA Valentine's Day Hike/Walk - Crystal Cove 2/14/26

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!…

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Stanford Angels LA: My Journey Panel + Reception

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…

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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 January 27

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Legal Workshop: Intellectual Property, Copyrights and Trademarks 2/12/26

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…

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Speed Networking Event 2/9/26

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…

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Free Pitch Practice Startup Office Hours - Tuesday Night

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, January 27 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…

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Using GenAI to Run Smarter Businesses 1/29/26

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…

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MedTech Minds | Medical Device & Biomedical Mastermind 1/28/26

​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…

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Alpha Persuade AI Summit 3/26/26

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…

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OC CTO Talks presents: Architecture That Enables AI Innovation 1/21/26

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…

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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 lunchtime session hosted by our CEO, Scott Fox, was December 16

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MIX Office Hours with Robb Fahrion 12/18/25

​Unlock the power of AI-driven marketing tools for your MedTech startup.

Join MIX Office Hours with Robb Fahrion, CEO of Flying V Group, where he’ll break down the most effective AI tools and strategies founders can use to accelerate growth, streamline content creation, and sharpen GTM execution…

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Fundability Secrets Smart Founders Know

An article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion.vc:

The Startup Fundability Checklist: Are Your Metrics Investor Ready?

A founder’s guide to the essential benchmarks — CAC payback, retention, efficiency and growth — that determine whether investors see your business as fundable…

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OC Tech Community Winter Bash 12/16/25

Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year!

​For the first time ever, 8 leading Orange County tech groups are joining forces for a night of high-impact networking, food, and festive fun…

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