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Welcome to the OC Startup Council's friendly local Orange County list of public events for entrepreneurs, marketers, technologists, growth company founders, and small business owners! Submit your events, too!
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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Tell Your Story 8/20/26
Greater Irvine Chamber, 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA, USHow to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence
RSVP using the link - https://network.greaterirvinechamber.com/calendar/Details/founder-s-journey-workshop-series-tell-your-story-how-to-pitch-your-startup-idea-with-clarity-confidence-1842101
Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action
Whether you're exploring your first business idea, developing an innovative product, growing an existing business, or looking for practical strategies to help your organization evolve, the Greater Irvine Chamber's August Founder's Journey Workshop Series provides the tools, guidance, and expert insight to help move your ideas forward.
Join them Thursday, August 20 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Greater Irvine Chamber, 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92614.
Tell Your Story: How to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence
Turn your concept into a compelling narrative that others will understand and support.
Presenters:
- Scott Fox
CEO
OC Startup Council - Lisa Thomas
Owner
Main Street Marketing Partners
Tickets are only $10 for OCSC members.
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Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition 8/20/26
UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, 5270 California Avenue, Irvine, CA, USGet ready for the TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, where awe-inspiring women entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trailblazers-women-innovators-pitch-competition-tickets-1985472537808
TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is a national platform spotlighting women entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and redefining innovation.
Join them Thursday, August 20 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, 5270 California Avenue, #100 Irvine, CA 92617.
Join them as their five 2026 finalists pitch their ventures live before investors, corporate leaders, and the innovation community.
2026 Finalists:
- Maya Gosztyla, Ph.D. — BrainStorm Therapeutics
- Alexandria Massey — CrossCare Tech
- Dr. Huma Pierce BSc DC fCBP — LuckyandLoyal.com
- Lara Solomon — Hoopsy
- Xiaoqing Xie, Ph.D. — A+ Berry
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FREE Business Accelerator Program | Tuesdays, 8/25/26 - 9/29/26
675 Placentia Ave, 3rd Floor, Brea, CA, USJoin MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.
RSVP using the link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Ml_NvqSxQCCTqQaiQ-8Ijg
They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally.
Join them Tuesdays, August 25 to September 29, 2026 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at 675 Placentia Ave, 3rd Floor, Brea, CA 92821. Attend in person or virtually.
This week:
8/25 - Business PrinciplesIn the inaugural week of the program, we establish the essential foundations for launching your business successfully, including defining your purpose, understanding cost structures, creating a business plan, and learning about essential licenses and permits.
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Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup 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 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.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm 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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https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
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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