SBA Lender Roundtable 9/23/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 16, 2026SBA Lender Roundtable, OCIE SBDC, Orange County Inland Empire, Irvine, Networking, Startup, Orange County, small business, lending

Co-Founder Wanted 9/23/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 16, 2026Startup, Orange County, Co-Founder Wanted, Newport Beach, Insight & Access, Builders & Backers Network, Orange County AI, Founders, developers, AI builders, investors, investor pitch, co-founder

Renewing OCSC Member: WKG Solutions

Thank you to WKG Solutions, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

WKG Solutions: Delivers exceptional Working Software Solutions for your startup / business…

OC Startup Ecoystem Pr..., OC Startup News, OC Startup PartnersSeptember 16, 2026business, Consulting, directory, ecosystem, Orange County, orange county startup, partners, resource, Software, Startup, WKG Solutions

LAStartupEvents.org - The Los Angeles Startup Events Calendar

Interested in startup events beyond OC? The new LAStartupEvents.org can help with that!

For years here in Orange County the OCSC has offered the only startup events Community Calendar for the local innovation community…

OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 16, 2026LAStartupEvents.org, LA Startup Events, Los Angeles, SoCal, Southern California, Events, Founders, StartupCouncil.org, Startup Council, Startup

Orange County Unveils OC Tech Week 2026

Announcing OC Tech Week 2026: Innovation in Paradise

This October 19–24, 2026, OC Tech Week is a six-day, decentralized celebration of entrepreneurship and technology…

OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 14, 2026OC Tech Week, Entrepreneurship, Orange County, Startup, Founders, Investors, Innovation, Southern California, OC Tech Week 2026, Venture Capital, Technology

Pegasus One Insights on Auditing Your Healthcare AI Stack in 10 Minutes

Thanks to Sponsor Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining key trends and strategic insights shaping today's AI and healthcare-tech ecosystem:

Audit Your AI Stack in 10 Minutes: The Metric Nobody Is Tracking

Every healthcare AI program eventually produces the same slide…

OC Startup News, OC Startup ResourcesAngela IglesiaSeptember 14, 2026Pegasus One, Startup, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Healthcare AI, AI stack audit, healthcare AI implementation, AI ROI, healthcare technology, AI decision-making systems

SoCal Small Business Capital Summit 9/23/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 14, 2026SBIR, Equity investment, Funding, Access to Capital, Startup, Orange County, SoCal Small Business Capital Summit, Irvine

New OC Startup Job Listings: Collins Aerospace, Second Dinner, AXON Networks, Iteris

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers!

Check out these new sr principal systems engineer, senior UI artist and security specialist job opportunities:…

OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup NewsSeptember 14, 2026engineering, help wanted, Irvine, jobs, Orange County, Software, Startup, Collins Aerospace, senior UI artist, security specialist, Second Dinner, AXON Networks

Withum's Exclusive Tax Consulting Offer for Founders

Startup founders and tech executives have unique needs and personal tax issues distinct from their businesses.

Withum offers an unmatched network of resources designed to ensure that Founders and Executives have the skilled assistance necessary to mitigate taxes, maximize wealth, and achieve their goals…

OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup ResourcesAngela IglesiaSeptember 9, 2026Founders, Tax Consulting, Withum, Startup, Technology, OCSC, Startup founders, tech executives

The AI Masterclass 9/19/26

Five moves that keep you irreplaceable starting Monday.

Live AI demos. Women-led, everyone welcome. Free…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 9, 2026The AI Masterclass, Startup, Orange County, Newport Beach, AI, AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, HanaHaus

Irvine Seeking Operator for New Accelerator

The City of Irvine is seeking an premier accelerator operator to bring its vision to life for the 25K sqft Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented by John Shen and Stella Zhang located at 510 Technology, Irvine…

OC Startup Companies, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 9, 2026Orange County, Startup, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, John Shen, Stella Zhang, Entrepreneurs, Irvine, accelerator

TiE Los Angeles Investor Summit 9/17/26 - 9/18/26

Removing Roadblocks

Building investable companies. Unlocking Real Access…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 7, 2026Investor, Startup, Pitch, Event, Capital, Funds, TiE Los Angeles Investor Summit, Newport Beach, TiE Los Angeles (SoCal)

Founders at Sunset: Building Smarter, More Sustainable Businesses 9/10/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 7, 2026Startup, Orange County, Join Founders at Sunset, Founders, Business Owners, Small Business, Newport Beach, Founders at Sunset: Building Smarter More Sustainable Businesses, entrepreneurs, business owners, operators, SaaS founders, service providers

Application Deadline: Women’s Fast Pitch 9/16/26

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…