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- Save the Date: Irvine Tech Week 2024!Irvine, Irvine, CA
Irvine Tech Week will be back in April, 2024! Get ready for an even bigger and better v2.0 event series celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Orange County!
Plans are underway to amaze you with another week of tech innovation, workshops, networking, and excitement.
Mark your calendar now to join us April 16 - April 21, 2024 for Irvine Tech Week 2024!
Join us to celebrate again the future of technology in Orange County and beyond.
Stay tuned for updates and exciting announcements so you don't miss this tech-packed event.
Visit https://irvinetechweek.com now for more information and to join the update list!
Sponsors, exhibitors, startups, and community partners are all invited to participate. Contact us to add your own events to the community calendar and get involved!
#IrvineTechWeek #ITW2024 #GrowthOC
- Irvine Tech Week Happy Hour - Sponsored by Withum 4/19/24Hangar 24 Orange County, Irvine, CA
The OC Startup Council invites you to celebrate Irvine Tech Week with OC startup founders, investors, and friends at a fun community Happy Hour sponsored by Withum!
REGISTER FOR TICKETS HERE - https://lu.ma/gaiii6m7
Come to mix and mingle with Orange County's best entrepreneurs, startup employees, angel investors, VCs, marketing pros, developers, attorneys, HR execs, educators, designers, engineers, and everyone who is helping accelerate the #GrowthOC startup ecosystem.
We'll be making connections and sharing notes on the latest startup companies, innovations, and deals.
2 free drinks per $5 registration. Proceeds support Irvine Tech Week’s work in our community.
Meet your new partners and friends OUTSIDE at Hangar 24. Free parking with validation.
EVENT SPONSOR: WITHUM
Withum is an accounting firm that is focused on Advisory, Tax, and Audit Services. They are a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping their clients be more profitable, efficient, and productive in today's complex business environment. They provide the industry expertise and innovative solutions you need to Be in a Position of Strength: https://www.withum.com
HOSTED BY: SCOTT FOX & THE OC STARTUP COUNCIL
Accelerating Access to Innovation and Capital in Orange County - The OC Startup Council is Orange County's #1 source for startup news, information, events, and networking: https://www.OCStartupCouncil.org
Join our free email list to accelerate your startup: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
This event is a part of Irvine Tech Week - an exciting annual week-long event series that showcases Irvine's thriving innovation ecosystem*. Presented by Orange County investors, accelerators, startups, and the City of Irvine. See the full events calendar for more events at https://irvinetechweek.com! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact hello@irvinetechweek.com.*
- Dream Run 4/20/24Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge, Irvine, CA
Come celebrate Irvine Tech Week and Moving Irvine Forward with Sunstone Management with these two great family friendly runs!
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Irvine/IrvineTechWeek5KColorFunRun
They are excited to host this annual event to benefit the Sunstone Community Fund which supports a network of universities, nonprofit organizations, and public-private partnerships that develop and implement university-based entrepreneurship programs, early-stage tech accelerators, and advance local economic development through inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation.
Join them Saturday, April 20 from 8:00AM to 10:00AM at Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604.
This year they are offering two options, a 5K Run/Walk and a Color Fun Run. Races are held at the beautiful Mike Ward Community Park, right here in Irvine, the tech hub of Southern California. All race entries include a race shirt, medal, finish line photo, finish line video and access to the post-race expo area. Come celebrate Tech Week with them!
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 - 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