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.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
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- TiE Women's Pitch Competition Finale 9/11/25The Grand, Long Beach, CA
The vision of TiE Women is to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe – irrespective of the size of the enterprises, origin, standing or background.
RSVP for the event using the link - https://events.tie.org/TiE-SoCal-Womens-Pitch-Competition-Finale-2025
The vision is set to be achieved through a solid mission of sustainable and easy-to-adapt programming for all 61 chapters of TiE Global that will track the entire entrepreneurial journey with solid outcome metrics.
Join them Thursday, September 11 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM at The Grand, 4101 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815.
The program is built on the Pillars of TiE Women: Learning, Mentoring, Access to Funding, Scalability, Safe Space, and Community.
Please use the discount code: BRENDA2025 or DEEPA2025
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 - Founders Pitch: Pitch In Front Of Real Investors 9/17/25Link visible for attendees
Founders Pitch, a curated event of pitching in front of a live panel of investors.
RSVP for the event using the link https://orangecountyinlandempiresmallbusinessdevelopmentcenter.formstack.com/forms/founders_pitch2025
Elevate your presentation, receive feedback, and perfect your pitch in front of real, active investors.
Join them Wednesday, September 17 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM online via Zoom.
Founders Pitch: Present in Front of Real Investors is a high-impact opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas directly to a panel of real, active investors. Hosted by the Orange County Women’s Business Center (OC WBC), this virtual event is designed to help you elevate your presentation, receive valuable feedback, and gain visibility with potential funders.
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 - SoCal Deep Tech Symposium 9/18/25777 S Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA
Exploring the Next Frontier of Innovation
RSVP for the event using the link - https://lu.ma/3wctq2ux
A curated event featuring a keynote and panels that reveal valuable insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of commercializing deep tech innovations.
Join them Thursday, September 18 from 1:00PM to 6:30PM at 777 S Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA.
Founders, attend the pre-event workshop (separate ticket required) to get expert legal advice and strategic recommendations on commercializing and protecting your deep tech IP.
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 Beach Walk 9/19/25Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach, CA
The last Beach Walk? Amazing.
RSVP for the event using the link - https://partiful.com/e/ioszgUNk9ua9TCMSfAwI
So Limon is running it back — this time, for the whole startup community, not just founders. Enjoy the last Friday of summer together!
Join them Friday, September 19 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA.
Founders, builders, investors, startup dreamers — grab your shades and join them for a walk from the Newport Pier to the Balboa Pier and back. Expect rotating convos, ocean views, and plenty of “OMG, you do that too?!” moments.
Save 10% off discount on their Wefunder round for the first $100k raised – act fast! https://wefunder.com/limondaytrips
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
