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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup ResourcesAngela IglesiaJune 29, 2026Startup Fundraising Strategy, Startup Fundraising, office hours, Pitch Practice, Scott Fox, raising money, Startup Council, YouTube, founders, entrepreneur

Business Accelerator: From Idea to Launch | Wednesdays, 8/5/26 - 8/26/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 29, 2026Business Accelerator: From Idea to Launch, Brea, Business Accelerator, Small Business, MIcrobusiness, Business

Powering California's Workforce with Elsa Wadzinski from the CA Employment Training Panel 6/26/26

A P3 Strategy Series event

Got questions about growing your business in California? Bring all of them…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 24, 2026Powering California's Workforce with Elsa Wadzinski from the CA Employment Training Panel, Orange County, startups, irvine, Sunstone Cities, grow business, workforce development, employment training

Launch Your E-Commerce with AI: Accio by Alibaba for Next-Gen Entrepreneurs 6/26/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 24, 2026Launch Your E-Commerce with AI, Accio by Alibaba for Next-Gen Entrepreneurs, Sunstone, Irvine, Orange County, startups, alibaba, AI, GII, business, entrepreneur

Building Orange County's Innovation Future & Women in Brain Health & Innovation 6/25/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup PartnersAngela IglesiaJune 22, 2026Innovation, collaboration, Women's Health, Entrepeneurship, Orange County, Startup, Costa Mesa, TiE Los Angeles, Building Orange County's Innovation Future & Women in Brain Health & Innovation

The End of Generic AI 6/23/26

Why every industry will build its own intelligence system

AI is moving beyond chatbots, prompts, and generic tools…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 22, 2026ai, generic ai, advertising marketing, Startup, Orange County, Newport Beach, The End of Generic AI, Ticket 500, Artificial Intelligence, Mo Johmani

Free Pitch Practice Startup Office Hours - Tuesday Night

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00PM PT!

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

OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup ResourcesJune 17, 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

Google I/O extended Lab: Workshop & Hackathon 6/20/26

Dive into the cutting-edge world of technology with their 'Google I/O Innovation Lab' event.

Perfect for developers eager to expand their skills, this event offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest Google I/O technologies recently unveiled…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 15, 2026AI, Hackathon, Coding, Workshop, Networking, Google, Google I/O extended Lab: Workshop & Hackathon, Newport Beach, Artifical Intelligence, Innovation, Startup, Orange County, Technology

AltaSea Open House 6/27/26

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…

OC Startup News, OC Startup EventsAngela IglesiaJune 10, 2026AltaSea Open House, AltaSea, Blue Economy, Ocean Innovation, STEM, Startup, Business, SoCal, Southern California, networking

Founder Beach Walk 6/12/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 8, 2026Founder Beach Walk, Orange County, Startup, Newport Beach, Orange County Founder Networking, Newport Beach Startup Events, Newport Beach Founders Meetup, Limon, Entrepreneurs

CIBA Startups: Startup Presentation and Networking Event 6/6/26

Join CIBA Startups for an immersive day of startup discovery, founder pitches, and meaningful connections.

This event brings the right mix of people into one room…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 3, 2026CIBA Startups: Startup Presentation and Networking Event, Fountain Valley, Orange County, Startups, CIBA Startups, Founders, Founder Pitches, Investors, CIBA, venture capital, angel investor

Face to Face with Investors - TCA Venture Group 6/5/26

Where Conversations Become Opportunities!

Seed to Pre-Series A with proven traction and ready for your next chapter? This is your event…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaJune 1, 2026Face to Face with Investors, TCA Venture Group, Irvine, startups, Orange County, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Pitches

Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem 5/28/26

Join TiE Los Angeles for “Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem”, an evening spotlighting the women who are redefining innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.

This in-person event brings together investors, founders, and university leaders who are actively building a more inclusive and opportunity-rich startup landscape…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 20, 2026Future Builders, Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem, Orange, Startup, Orange County, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Investment, TiE Los Angeles, Women Leaders, women investors, Founders, women founders, TiE SoCal

Celebrate Irvine & Mid-Year Economic Calibration 6/11/26

Get Ahead of What’s Next.

Celebrate Irvine & Mid-year Economic Calibration brings together a dynamic keynote and expert panel delivering forward-looking insights and real-world strategies to help you navigate change, seize opportunity, and drive growth in today’s evolving economy…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 18, 2026Celebrate Irvine & Mid-Year Economic Calibration, Irvine, Greater Irvine Chamber, Innovation, Networking, Scott Fox, Business, Startup, Orange County

Space Tech Expo Exhibits and Conference 6/3/26-6/4/26

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…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 13, 2026Orange County, Startups, Space Tech Expo Exhibits and Conference, Irvine, Industry, Technology, Conference, Speakers, Innovation, Space Tech Expo, space technology

2026 America's Seed Fund Week 5/12/26 - 5/14/26

America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.

What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs…

OC CTO Talks Presents: Deploying AI Agents At Enterprise Scale 5/21/26

AI agents are moving fast. Most teams are still figuring out the pilot stage while a few are already running them in production at scale.

This is your chance to hear directly from two of those leaders…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 11, 2026Orange County, Startups, Networking, Conference, AI, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, ArkusNexus, Deploying AI Agents At Enterprise Scale, OC CTO Talks

SABPA OC/LA 18th Annual Biomedical Forum 5/16/26

Reimagining the Biomedical Frontier: Innovation, AI, and the Power of Entrepreneurship

SABPA OC/LA proudly presents the 18th Biomedical Forum, spotlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across drug discovery, advanced therapeutics, medical devices, and healthcare systems…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 6, 2026Orange County, Startups, SABPA OC/LA 18th Annual Biomedical Forum, Innovation, AI, Entrepreneurship, Medicine, life sciences, Investors, Irvine

Business Accelerator Program | Wednesdays, 5/6/26-6/10/26

The MCS Business Accelerator is a free 6-week program of hands-on workshops designed to help you start your business on a solid foundation or strengthen a business that is already operating.

This program will provide you with the tools you need to organize, grow, and move forward with confidence…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMay 6, 2026Business Accelerator Program, Orange County, startups, MCS, Brea, free small business classes Brea, small business, workshop

The #1 Source for Orange County Startup News

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

This 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.

A P3 Strategy Series event

Join an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba).

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…

Why every industry will build its own intelligence system

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00PM PT!

Dive into the cutting-edge world of technology with their 'Google I/O Innovation Lab' event.

Join the next AltaSea Open House: Advancing modern innovation through the blue economy and California jobs.

Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.

Join CIBA Startups for an immersive day of startup discovery, founder pitches, and meaningful connections.

Where Conversations Become Opportunities!

Join TiE Los Angeles for “Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem”, an evening spotlighting the women who are redefining innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.

Get Ahead of What’s Next.

Learn from the brightest minds in the industry.

America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.

AI agents are moving fast. Most teams are still figuring out the pilot stage while a few are already running them in production at scale.

Reimagining the Biomedical Frontier: Innovation, AI, and the Power of Entrepreneurship

The MCS Business Accelerator is a free 6-week program of hands-on workshops designed to help you start your business on a solid foundation or strengthen a business that is already operating.

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

This 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.

A P3 Strategy Series event

Join an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba).

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…

​Why every industry will build its own intelligence system

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00PM PT!

Dive into the cutting-edge world of technology with their 'Google I/O Innovation Lab' event.

Join the next AltaSea Open House: Advancing modern innovation through the blue economy and California jobs.

Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.

Join CIBA Startups for an immersive day of startup discovery, founder pitches, and meaningful connections.

Where Conversations Become Opportunities!

Join TiE Los Angeles for “Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem”, an evening spotlighting the women who are redefining innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.

Get Ahead of What’s Next.

Learn from the brightest minds in the industry.

America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.

AI agents are moving fast. Most teams are still figuring out the pilot stage while a few are already running them in production at scale.

Reimagining the Biomedical Frontier: Innovation, AI, and the Power of Entrepreneurship

The MCS Business Accelerator is a free 6-week program of hands-on workshops designed to help you start your business on a solid foundation or strengthen a business that is already operating.

Why every industry will build its own intelligence system