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Supporting technology-based startup businesses and software entrepreneurs is our mission. If you're building a new software or tech venture, come play with us!
Entrepreneurs, startup company founders, developers, engineers, marketers, designers, angel investors, world-class experts, venture capitalists, and startup friends of all kinds love the Startup Council’s networking and educational events.
New to entrepreneurship? Or have an early stage startup idea or software-related venture that's just getting going? The proven coaching of our fun and friendly meetups can help your startup with raising money, product development, strategy, digital marketing, your business plan, investor pitches, and more.
Come join our interactive, fun events offering the latest business intelligence and innovation expertise from California’s Silicon Valley and Stanford University. No boring webinars or stuffy seminars here - we’re dedicated to helping entrepreneurs learn how to start companies, raise money, and grow worldwide!
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Who are we? The Startup Council is a global California-based community service group for startup founders. We’re dedicated to providing timely, engaging events and services that help entrepreneurs build their expertise, relationships, and innovative new companies. We are friendly, diverse, and encourage our members to help each other to accelerate everyone’s startup success.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Scott Fox & your new friends at the Startup Council
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Upcoming events
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The Blue Forum: Innovators and Experts in Ocean Tech 4/14/26
AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, Los Angeles, CA, USLA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans
RSVP using the link - https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/the-blue-forum-innovators-and-experts-in-ocean-tech.html
Step into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action.
Join them Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.
This gathering, hosted during LA Climate Week 2026 and organized by the FACC California Sustainability Committee, in partnership with AltaSea and Braid Theory, unites international and intergenerational entrepreneurs boasting over 50 years of combined experience in ocean exploration. Through dynamic keynotes, expert panels, and dedicated networking, you'll meet the visionaries and discover the tech shaping the future of their oceans. From polar expeditions and eco-designed vessels to coastal cleanups and next-gen marine biomaterials, this is where the impossible becomes possible.
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IIT2026 4/22/26-4/25/26
Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocesn Blvd, Long Beach, CA, USInnovate, Ignite, Thrive
RSVP using the link -https://www.iit2026.org/register
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers.
Join them Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Open to all professionals, this three-day event is your opportunity to connect with over 2,500 leaders from around the world and explore the future of innovation. From cutting-edge breakthroughs to conversations that spark global impact, IIT2026 is where ideas take flight. Dive into four powerful tracks - Artificial Intelligence, Health & Sustainability, Investment, and Global Connect - plus keynotes from world leaders, hands-on sessions, and immersive networking.
Get discount on tickets with this promo code: scott15
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TechCon SoCal 5/22/26-5/23/26
San Diego State University, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr., San Diego, CA, USTechCon Global is a mission-driven platform connects the world’s boldest entrepreneurs, top investors, and visionary industry leaders through high-impact events.
RSVP using the link - https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/techcon-socal-2026-san-diego-may-979316
TechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Join them Friday, May 22 to Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at San Diego State University, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182.
These events feature over 150 speakers and attract more than 1,000 attendees, including leading venture capitalists, CXOs, and founders from across the country. The event focuses on the latest trends, advancements, and challenges across the technology landscape, including Life Sciences, Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Semiconductors.
Get discount with this promo code: SOCAL26K4STCOUN
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news5 attendees
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