About us
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.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
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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
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OC Tech Week 10/19/26 - 10/24/26
Orange County, Orange County, CA, USA, CA, USOrange County stands at a defining moment.
RSVP using the link - https://octechweek.com/
OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology.
Join TCVN Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 24 at Orange County, CA.
The region has every necessary ingredient to compete among the nation’s top ten startup and innovation hubs—except for one missing piece: a unified voice.
Following the natural tech circuit from Silicon Valley down through LA Tech Week, TCVN is opening their doors and inviting the global tech community, founders, investors, and innovators from around the country and the world, to extend their stay in Southern California and experience “Innovation in Paradise.”
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
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OCTW Global Trade Summit 10/20/26
Karma Automotive HQ, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA, USConnect with International Trade Leaders and Capital
RSVP using the link - https://www.iiconnections.com/event-details-1/global-trade-summit
New for OC Tech Week 2026: The Global Trade Summit is the premier gathering where international diplomacy, foreign direct investment, and global markets intersect with Orange County's most promising companies.
Join them Tuesday, October 20 from 10:45AM to 4:00PM at the Karma Automotive HQ, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA 92618.
Attendees will gain direct insights into cross-border trade opportunities across high-growth sectors, including MedTech, Life Sciences, Gaming, Technology, and Energy.
The program features expert panels, the OC Innovation Showcase featuring leading local startups, an included lunch, and an exclusive post-event hosted reception with delegates and global investors.
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
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17th Annual Energy Event 10/22/26
UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, # 100, Irvine, CA, USPowering What Comes Next
RSVP using the link - https://sustainsocal.org/event/energy-17/
Energy demand is accelerating. Infrastructure is being tested. New technologies, policies and investments are reshaping how energy is generated, delivered and consumed.
Join Sustain SoCal Thursday, October 22 from 9:00AM to 6:30PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
Sustain SoCal’s 17th Annual Energy Event brings together leaders from across the energy ecosystem to examine what it will take to build a more reliable, affordable, resilient and sustainable energy 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
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OCTW MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop #73
Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA, CA, USOC ENTREPRENEURS & #StartupFriends: Bring your startup growth and fundraising questions to this special OC Tech Week edition of our MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops for fun IN PERSON Q&A, investor pitch practice, and networking!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://luma.com/ih64l321
(This is a paid, private event with limited seating. A free RSVP here on Meetup is NOT enough to attend. Please purchase your tickets now before they sell out.)You'll get expert answers for your startup strategy questions, learn the latest growth and fundraising tactics, plus enjoy friendly networking with entrepreneurs, startup service providers, and angel investors, too!
( Half Off 50% Discount for OCSC Member Companies: Not a member yet? Join us today for LOTS of benefits at https://ocstartupcouncil.org/membership)
The Startup Council's fun MasterMinds workshops offer inclusive access to innovation, startup strategy, and investment capital. Join software, life sciences, and technology entrepreneurs, startup employees, founders, service providers, and investors to network and help each other scale up. Bringing you Silicon Valley angel investor expertise direct to OC, dozens of diverse attendees enjoy sharing growth company challenges, expertise, and experience.
Then together the friendly group will discuss your questions about fundraising, strategy, commercializing new ideas, marketing, IT, legal, angel investing, finding co-founders, term sheets, recruiting, design, equity splits, valuation, team building, product development, investor pitches, venture capital, and growth hacking to accelerate startup growth and help you raise Seed and Series A startup funding.
And, seed stage founders can practice their 2 minute investor quick pitch for friendly feedback from the group, too!
NOT your typical boring business meetup: The MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops offer moderated, interactive, fun access to the best startup strategy education, networking, and relationship building of any workshop you've ever attended + NO SALES PITCHES!
Professionally moderated by angel investor and Startup Council global CEO Scott Fox, these private coaching sessions use a friendly, problem-solving group discussion format to help first-time founders learn how to start, raise money for, and succeed with high growth startup ideas.Buy a ticket to attend, network, share your feedback, and learn how it's done from Stanford and Silicon Valley experts!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://luma.com/ih64l321
SPONSORSStartup Fundraising Office Hours from https://startupcouncil.org/
Free #livestream of Startup Council CEO Scott Fox answering your questions about raising venture capital and angel investments - mentoring #entrepreneurs worldwide live from his office in California.
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OC Startup Council
The MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops are a service of the OC Startup Council. The Startup Council is dedicated to supporting early stage venture founders and accelerating high tech entrepreneurship in Southern California. Learn more and join for free to list your startup company or service provider in the OC Startup Ecosystem Directory at: https://ocstartupcouncil.org/
OC Startup Council Sponsors: Thanks to all of these organizations that support our community services: Withum, Nelson Mullins, ALC, Stradling, KPMG, Sunstone, Beckman Foundation, 1G1 Communications, Pegasus One, Dassault Systemes, TiE SoCal Angels, UCI Antrepreneur Center, and more.MODERATOR
Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council
3x Best-selling Entrepreneurship Author, Serial Internet Entrepreneur, Friendly Startup Expert, Business Strategist, Global Startup & Innovation Ambassador and Speaker.
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfoxauthor/
Books: http://www.ScottFoxBooks.comCAN'T MAKE IT? JOIN THE FREE MAILING LIST FOR FUTURE EVENTS AT https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Workshops are confidential - NO REPLAY or recording.
By attending all attendees agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims and consent to use and sharing in any media of any photos or videos taken.THESE PAID PRIVATE EVENTS HAVE LIMITED SEATING. THEY SELL OUT EVERY TIME - SO PLEASE REGISTER ASAP !
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://luma.com/ih64l3216 attendees
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