What we’re about
OC Tech is a community of technology professionals in Orange County, California. With a network of nearly 8,000 members, the group provides a fun and supportive environment for embracing the startup culture, making new friends, finding investors, investing in companies, learning about cutting-edge technology, and generally being a good human being.
Whether you're just beginning your startup journey or are a seasoned serial tech entrepreneur, there's something for everyone. OC Tech hosts a variety of events focused on tech and entrepreneurship, including educational panels, industry-relevant speaker series, social events for networking, and more.
Startups in the group's network have raised tens of millions of dollars, and speakers have come from virtually every industry, including AI, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web3 Nutrition, Information Technology, SaaS, and even Wine Making!
The group's mission is to connect entrepreneurs with investors, students with mentors, and job seekers with employers, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are driving the future of technology in Orange County.
If this sounds like a group for you, then join us, and we will see you at our next event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Women Founders Pitch 4/25/24Irvine Marriott, Irvine, CA
A Showcase of Diverse and Disruptive Startups
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-founders-pitch-a-showcase-of-diverse-and-disruptive-startups-tickets-852594221267
The Orange County Women’s Business Center, in partnership with the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, Golden Seeds and TCA Venture Group, invites you to attend their upcoming entrepreneur showcase as they take a first look at five of their top women-led companies.
Join them Thursday, April 25 from 12:00PM to 2:30PM at Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612.
Hear investor pitches from their clients completing their seed round or their Series A round. The winning pitch will receive $2,500 in cash to grow their company and the opportunity to pitch in front of the Golden Seeds and TCA Venture Group investor panel.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here:
https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Southern California Lender Roundtable 4/25/24Irvine Marriott, Irvine, CA
Join the Orange County Inland Empire SBA and SBDC for lunch and a discussion on the current landscape of small business lending, including key updates on the state’s SSBCI funds.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-california-lender-roundtable-tickets-852568002847
Hear from the SBA on the 7A, 504, and Community Advantage loans and network with your peers.
Join them Thursday, April 25 from 12:00PM to 2:30PM at Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612.
This will be a great opportunity to learn about updates on federal and state programs, opportunities for new clients and partners and to network with each other. There will be an amazing lunch program, short presentations on the new SSBCI program, SOP changes to 7A and 504 products and new initiatives from both the federal government and the state of California.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here:
https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - TiE Global Angels Investor Summit 4/26/24Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
TiE Global Angels is organizing the TiE Global Angels Investor Summit 2024 in collaboration with TiE SoCal and TiE SoCal Angels.
RSVP for the Event using the link - https://tieinvestorsummit.com/tickets/
This is one of the largest gathering of venture capitalists, angels, family offices, and individual investors in Southern California.
Join them Friday, April 26 from 8:00PM to 6:30PM at Hyatt Regency, 200 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.
You do not want to miss this event featuring two internationally-known Keynote Speakers; Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist for Canva and BV Jagadeesh, Founding Manager Partner at KAAJ Ventures.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here:
https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Fast Pitch at OC Innovation Week 4/30/24UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, Irvine, CA
Nestled in the heart of Orange County, OC Innovation Week is the premier gathering for visionaries seeking to explore and invest in the region’s cutting-edge creations.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://register.octaneoc.org/tif2024
Are you actively seeking funding for your startup’s next phase of growth?
Join Octane and UCI Beall Applied Innovation Tuesday, April 30 from 10:00AM to 7:00PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation - The Cove (Reception is at The Commons at UCI Research Park), 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
They are currently on the lookout for innovative tech startups to present at Fast Pitch, a part of OC Innovation Week. Fast Pitch offers a unique opportunity for Orange County’s innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here:
https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news