What we’re about
Entrepreneurship is empowerment - and social capital is currency.
If you're working on business #1 ... or even business #100, this community is here to help make valuable connections with potential business partners or investors, as well as learn from experts regarding the skillsets and mindsets necessary to succeed in today's entrepreneurial environment.
Our members include but are not limited to: entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate executives, company representatives, tech professionals, creative arts professionals, angel and accredited investors, startup experts, revolutionary startup entrepreneurs looking to change the world - or their local community (lean, bootstrap, crowdfunding, or venture capital focused), and people seeking to expand their professional development and/or network.
The Harvard Business Review has noted: "Face-to-face communication is the broadest bandwidth communication you can have in professional life", and we believe the current business environment will continue a transition towards what thought leader Seth Godin refers to as the "connection economy" - where value is increasingly created through the connections we make and less so through industrialism.
Therefore we endeavor to provide networking and educational events that will be uniquely effective in initiating professional connections, developing important relationships, and leveraging social capital to grow a business and increase personal influence.
It only takes one person to change our personal or professional lives. Undoubtedly, you will make new connections at our events likely to change yours... forever. Every event will have its own unique opportunities. Every. Single. One. It's "about time" to enhance your Networking ROI:
- Return on financial investment.
- Return on time investment.
- Return on emotional investment.
- Return on influence.
- Return on integrity.
- Return on ideas.
Thank you for your consideration in sharing this group with your network, and/or bringing a friend or business associate with you to our events. As author and thought leader Simon Sinek noted:
"We do not become great leaders, we do not fulfill our potential when we work to see ourselves grow or rise. It is when we devote ourselves to seeing those around us rise that we actually grow. And when the people we care about also work to see us grow, then they too will grow... The only true way for any of us to grow, to truly fulfill our full potential, is when we work to help others do the same."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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 - Startup World Cup OC/LA Regional Competition 4/30/24UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, Irvine, CA
10 startups will compete for the title of OC/LA Regional Winner!
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-world-cup-ocla-regional-competition-tickets-859668580867?aff=oddtdtcreator
The winner goes to the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco from 10/2-10/4/2024 for a $1 million USD investment prize.
Join them Tuesday, April 30 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, 5270 California Avenue, # 100 Irvine, CA 92617.
If you love Shark Tank, you'll love this! Each startup gets 2 minutes to pitch their idea, then faces a quick 3-minute Q&A with investors. You can vote for your favorite startup. Your vote helps decide which startup goes to the big Global Grand Finale!
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 - Tech Innovation Forum 5/1/24 - 5/2/24[AV] Irvine, Irvine, CA
Attend Octane's Tech Innovation Forum for insights and trends in tech innovation and investment.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://register.octaneoc.org/tif2024
Palmer Luckey, the visionary entrepreneur behind Anduril Industries, will be taking the stage as the keynote speaker.
Join them Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 8:30AM to 2:00PM at AV Irvine, 16500 Scientific, Irvine, CA 92618.
Tech Innovation Forum is a premier event at the forefront of technological advancement, bringing together visionaries, industry leaders, and enthusiasts. Attendees engage with top-tier speakers, explore emerging trends, and participate in networking opportunities, making it a vital hub for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry professional, the Forum is your gateway to the latest insights and innovations shaping the future.
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 - Navigating the Future of Business with GenAI 5/2/24City of Irvine, Irvine, CA
A deep dive into the transformative world of Generative Al
RSVP for the Event using the link - https://tinyurl.com/GenAITownHall
Join Mayor Khan in a conversation on the benefits of Generative AI for Orange County businesses with Dr. Tariq Khan, Chief Data Scientist and Ameen Ahmad from Visionet.
Join them Thursday, May 2 from 9:30AM to 11:30AM in the Council Chamber at Irvine City Hall.
Dive deep into the transformative world of Generative Al with a high-impact discussion that promises to redefine the boundaries of technology and business strategy and a networking mixer allowing like-mind industry professionals to connect.
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