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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
[http://StartupCouncil.org](http://startupcouncil.org/)
p.s. We have a lot more going on than we can share here on Meetup. Get more details and a free event ticket if join this list now: http://www.startupeventnews.com
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Upcoming events
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Life Science Happy Hour 10/22/25
Market Broiler Del Amo, 21536 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA, USJoin Biocom California for their Exclusive Happy Hour with Fisher Scientific
RSVP using the link - https://www2.biocom.org/e/54352/Science-Happy-Hour-in-Torrance/n6pqfm/1983644778/h/pOpDCW1eBs4lgGvieUvpqNbWB2yx9vVq-aaL98jrYX8
They invite you to a happy hour in Torrance to network with fellow life science enthusiasts in the greater Los Angeles region.
Join them Wednesday, October 22 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM at Market Broiler Del Amo, 21536 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503.
This event aims to help build and foster the community and promote idea sharing to accelerate growth in the region.
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-news5 attendees
Face-to-Face With Investors 10/29/25
Soka University, One University Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA, USEngage closely with local investors!
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/tm2bd2xk
Step into TCA Venture Group’s signature round-table experience, Face to Face with Investors, where founders connect directly with the people who fuel innovation.
Join them Wednesday, October 29 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Soka University — Black Box Theatre, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Expect intimate conversations, real-time feedback, and meaningful networking in a setting built for high impact.
Save 20% off tickets for the first 30 to sign up through OC Startup Council with this promo code: STCOUNCIL20
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-news5 attendees
Startup Game Changer Summit 5.0 11/4/25
11300 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA, USOur popular Startup Game Changer conference is back again for version 5.0!
RSVP using the link - https://startupinvestorsummit.com/tickets/
Orange County and SoCal startup entrepreneurs can learn, meet, pitch, and mingle to build the relationships that lead to startup growth and investment capital.
Join dozens of angel investors and venture capital firms on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:30PM to 6:00PM at 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840.
THE 5TH IN OUR HIGHLY POPULAR EVENT SERIES HELPING FOUNDERS TO SUCCEED, DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US F2F.
We’ll have informative panels, curated startup investment pitches, and plenty of fun networking once again.
Raising Money? Apply to pitch asap before all the presenting slots are taken!
SAVE 25% WITH THE PROMO CODE: VIPSGC25
Hosted by Startup Steroid and Scott Fox from the OC Startup Council with thanks to Sponsors including startup specialists from Withum and HVM Law FIrm.
- Only 12 startups get to pitch!
- Pitch to dozens of Angel Groups & VC Firms from Orange County, San Diego & Los Angeles.
- All Startups to go through a screening process.
- Only the most promising startups will pitch.
- Get feedback from the dozens of investors.
- Live rating of your pitch by the audience.
- Get the application on ReadyScore.ai
- The application needs to be 100% complete
- Run the ReadyScore at $49
- Internally they will go through all the companies above 8.5 score on ReadyScore and select the top 12 founders to pitch
Why Attend?
- Network with over 110 angel investors and venture capital firms.
- Pitch your startup to a captive audience of potential backers.
- Learn from experts and successful entrepreneurs to accelerate your growth.
- Meet face-to-face with investors, increasing chances for funding.
- Connect with 200+ attendees, including fellow startup founders.
Thanks to Startup Game Changer for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!
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-news5 attendees
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