What we’re about
"MasterMinds Groups" that accelerate startup companies have been a key driver of growth company success for generations.
Join us for this Orange County Master Minds group, a service of the OC Startup Council (OCSC). These workshops are dedicated to supporting diverse early stage venture founders and accelerating high tech and life sciences entrepreneurship in Orange County. [https://OCStartupCouncil.org](https://ocstartupcouncil.org/)
Hosted by best-selling author and serial internet entrepreneur, Scott Fox, our community service workshops act as a startup incubator and startup accelerator supporting high technology growth companies and early stage software, biotech, medical device, and related ventures in OC. Anything you may be facing in your own entrepreneur adventures, someone in our group will be able to help you during our friendly workshops!
Join us today if you live/work in Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Orange, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, etc.
Attend for FREE if you have a startup question, entrepreneurial issue, or technology-based startup venture funding pitch you can share with the group. Just use this quick form here to send it to Scott in advance: http://bit.ly/MMSQuestions
AND, PLEASE JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR EVENT UPDATES & DISCOUNTS: https://www.MasterMindsOC.org
You'll get a FREE TICKET when you subscribe!
The OCSC helps Orange County entrepreneurs incubate and accelerate their startup and small business ventures by hosting these workshops that help with questions about strategy, raising venture capital, finding profitable niches, web development, new product creation, internet marketing, business plans, social media marketing, blogging, email systems, domain names, mobile app development, staffing/recruiting/outsourcing, UI/UX, legal issues, angel investors, e-commerce, PPC advertising, Amazon fulfillment, joint ventures, affiliate marketing, graphic design, crowdfunding, and more.
Our local OC Master Mind group meetings offer friendly group problem-solving discussions that help local Founders (and aspiring Founders) of all kinds to move forward, farther, and faster, and have some fun, too.
**SOUND GOOD? JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR EVENT UPDATES & DISCOUNTS & A FREE TICKET: https://www.MasterMindsOC.org**
By attending attendees agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for the organizers from any and all liability or claims and consent to use and sharing of any photos or videos taken in any media.
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, 1 University Drive, 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
Past events
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