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Founder Beach Walk 4/10/26
Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, USLimon is bringing back their Founder Beach Walk — a relaxed morning for founders, builders, and creators who want to meet good people and make founder friends.
RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/8D6bS3hBHSf1QxFCdThO
This is for people building something, figuring it out as they go, and wanting more connection in the process.
Join them Friday, April 10 from 9:30AM to 12:00PM at Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
Come for the ocean air, the movement, and the kind of conversations that feel easy, honest, and actually worth having.
What to expect:
9:30 AM — Meet at Newport Pier + quick welcome
9:40–10:25 AM — Walk out with rotating conversation partners
10:25–11:00 AM — Open walk back with whoever you naturally click with
11:00 AM onward — Optional brunch at Dory Deli for anyone who wants to keep hanging out (everyone can order their own)This is an open event, but please RSVP so they can get a sense of who’s coming.
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Shark Tank Casting Call 4/10/26
549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA, USWant your chance to swim with the Sharks?
RSVP using the link - https://22561610.hs-sites-na2.com/shark-tank-casting
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics is proud to be hosting a SHARK TANK Casting Call - YES, that's right the real Shark Tank TV show with the famous investors!
Join them Friday, April 10 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868.
Come pitch to the Shark Tank Casting Team in person at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship!
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The Blue Forum: Innovators and Experts in Ocean Tech 4/14/26
AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, Los Angeles, CA, USLA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans
RSVP using the link - https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/the-blue-forum-innovators-and-experts-in-ocean-tech.html
Step into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action.
Join them Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.
This gathering, hosted during LA Climate Week 2026 and organized by the FACC California Sustainability Committee, in partnership with AltaSea and Braid Theory, unites international and intergenerational entrepreneurs boasting over 50 years of combined experience in ocean exploration. Through dynamic keynotes, expert panels, and dedicated networking, you'll meet the visionaries and discover the tech shaping the future of their oceans. From polar expeditions and eco-designed vessels to coastal cleanups and next-gen marine biomaterials, this is where the impossible becomes possible.
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TechCon SoCal Startup Innovation Showcase - Semi-Final 4/16/26
Mintz, 3580 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA, USAttention Startups: Your Breakthrough Moment Is Here
RSVP using the link - https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/techcon-socal-startup-innovation-showcase---semi-final-san-diego-april-1035833
The TechCon SoCal Startup Semi-Final brings together the top startups selected from their previous Quarter Final rounds for a high-stakes, in-person pitch event in San Diego.
Join them Thursday, April 16 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Mintz, 3580 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130.
This is where momentum builds — and where the final seven startups will be selected to pitch live on stage at TechCon SoCal 2026 (May 21–23 at SDSU).
Event Agenda
5:00 – 5:30 PM — Attendee Arrival + Networking
5:30 – 7:30 PM — Live Startup Pitch Presentations
7:30 – 8:30 PM — Judges Deliberation + Networking
8:30 – 9:00 PM — Announcement of Finalists + ClosingWant more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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