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We offer a free curated list of Orange County's best small business, Internet marketing, technology, life sciences, and startup events to help you start and grow your business. Join us to learn about the latest technology opportunities, Internet marketing strategies, apps, technology, and tools, make valuable new business connections, and have some fun, too.
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See all- L.A. Social + Panel – Adolescence in the Age of AI 5/21/25Soho Works, West Hollywood, CA
Ardas Announces Upcoming Joint Event with Product Advisory Collective (PAC)
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://lu.ma/rnjm8d5a
Los Angeles, CA – Ardas, an AI-first service provider helping startups with product-market fit accelerate growth, is excited to announce the upcoming PAC x Ardas: L.A. Social + Panel – Adolescence in the Age of AI.
Join them Wednesday, May 21 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Soho Works, West Hollywood.
This timely event will explore a deeply relevant topic: Adolescence in the Age of AI.
Back for a second time, PAC x Ardas brings together startup founders, product leaders, technologists, and investors to connect, share insights, and dive into responsible product-building in today’s AI-driven world. The evening will feature curated networking, a women-in-tech social, and a live panel discussion tackling topics like responsible AI, online safety, and raising the next generation in a tech-saturated environment.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!Link visible for attendees
Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly livestream show for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking, too.
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https://startup-office-hours.eventbrite.comWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 400am UTC / 800am GST / 930am IST / 200pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
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Podcast: http://scottfoxradio.com/HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your Investor Pitch?
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvpYou'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken. - OC WBC Founders Pitch Studio 5/28/25Community Center at the Market Place, Tustin, CA
Founders: Ready to sharpen your pitch and attract the right investors?
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Are you a founder looking to refine your pitch deck, clarify your business model, or get real investor insight?
Join OC WBC on Wednesday, May 28 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at Community Center at the Market Place 2961 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782.
Join them for the Founders Pitch Studio—a focused, supportive experience designed to help you power up your pitch and position your business for funding.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Happy Hour & Roundtable Discussions | OC CTO Talks 5/28/25Hangar 24,, Irvine, CA
Join Orange County's vibrant tech community for an interactive evening of meaningful connections!
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-roundtable-discussions-oc-cto-talks-tickets-1353707117429?aff=SC
This isn't just another networking event – we're bringing back our popular roundtable format where you'll engage directly with engineering leaders on topics that matter most to you.
Join them Wednesdsy, May 28 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Hangar 24 - 17877 Von Karman Ave Unit 110, Irvine, CA 92614.
Choose your seat strategically to discuss challenges, opportunities, and innovations in a format designed for genuine conversation.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
