
What we’re about
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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- Sizzlin' Strategies: Summer Workshop for AI & Digital Marketing 7/9/25 - 7/30/25Link visible for attendees
4-part online training series, focused on covering marketing for small businesses.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sizzlin-strategies-summer-workshop-for-ai-digital-marketing-tickets-1345779044349
Sizzlin’ Strategies: Summer Workshop for AI & Digital Marketing is a 4-part online training series, focused on covering marketing for entrepreneurs in their first few years in business.
Join them Wednesday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30PM all session will be held via Zoom.
At the end of the program, participants will better understand branding and positioning for long-term success, strategies for digital marketing and lead generation, advanced understanding of customer engagement and relationship building, and a mastery of sales strategies and conversion optimization.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Delivering the Perfect Pitch 7/10/25Link visible for attendees
In this webinar, discover the powerful framework designed to help startup founders craft a compelling, investor-ready pitch by focusing on three key elements: context, relationship, and storytelling.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delivering-the-perfect-pitch-tickets-1407658457339?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Pitch Perfect Program will be taught by David Friedman, active Angel Investor, LaunchPad SBDC Business Consultant, and Chairman Emeritus of TCA Venture Group.
Join them Thursday, July 10 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM online.
David brings more than 40 years expertise at the intersection of technology, operations & startup investing. During his career, David has introduced more than $1.5 billion in new products.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - MedTech Connect | Innovation Happy Hour 7/10/25TBD, Newport Beach, CA
MedTech Connect brings together leading innovators, founders, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare technology.
RSVP for the event using the link https://lu.ma/wa44netc
This dynamic event is designed to foster a collaborative environment where great minds can connect, share insights, and spark new ideas.
Join them Thursday, July 10 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Newport Beach, CA. Please register to see the exact location of this event.
Join them for an evening filled with high-impact networking, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive brainstorming sessions aimed at solving real-world healthcare challenges. You’ll meet forward-thinking entrepreneurs, experienced investors, and dedicated healthcare practitioners who are all committed to driving progress in medical technology.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Founder Beach Walk 7/11/25Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach, CA
Real convos, fresh air, and solid founder friendships.
RSVP for the Event Using the Link https://partiful.com/e/3JRAxSoK74bT0z56kGWn
Join Limon for the July edition of Founder Beach Walk, a casual yet intentional meetup for founders, builders, and entrepreneurial minds to connect — no panels, no pitches, just real conversations and a shared love for building things that matter.
Join them Friday, July 11 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA.
They will meet at the Newport Beach Pier and walk to the Balboa Pier and back, rotating conversation partners every few minutes in a fun twist on speed networking. It’s the perfect mix of fresh air, community, and meaningful convos with others who are in the trenches of building, dreaming, and scaling startups.
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