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See all- Show Her the Money Screening 8/27/25Esquire IMAX Theatre, Sacramento, CA
Women in CA Leadership Foundation and F5 Collective present an exclusive screening of the award winning film Show Her the Money followed by a conversation and Q & A.
RSVP using the link - https://lu.ma/h3ba9mw3
Cast members and Producers in Attendance! Meet Catherine Gray, Vicky Pasche, Jasmine Jones, Wendy Ryan and John Majeski.
Join them Wednesday, August 27 from 05:30PM to 8:00PM at the Esquire IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Enjoy a complimentary popcorn and soda with the film!
This is a story that’s never been told.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - The Event Community Private Launch 8/27/25Gillette House, Irvine, CA
FREE Event, Limited Capacity! RSVP Now – First Come, First Serve!
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Theme: Beyond the Event – Because the impact doesn’t end when the event does.
Join them Wednesday, August 27 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM at Gillette House, 17475 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614.
Network with startup founders and funders from groups like Everything Marketplaces, Slauson & Co, Chief, Tech Coast Venture Network, and Founder University - all in their exclusive VIP lounge at The Event Community’s 300-person private launch in Irvine, CA. While the main event will bring together top event professionals, the core of their marketplace supply, the VIP lounge is designed for high-value connections.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - OC CTO Talks | Technical Debt in the New AI Era 8/28/25150 Progress, Irvine, CA
AI is reshaping how they think about technical debt.
Join StubHub's VP of Engineering to explore this critical intersection.
RSVP for the event using the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oc-cto-talks-technical-debt-in-the-new-ai-era-tickets-1545771707789?aff=OCStartupCouncil
Join them Thursday, August 28 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at 150 Progress, Irvine, CA 92618.
The rules of technical debt are changing faster than ever.
As AI transforms software development, engineering leaders face unprecedented challenges around code quality, maintainability, and system architecture. Join CTO Talks as they explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping technical debt and creating new complexities that traditional approaches can't solve.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Exemplars In Leadership 9/4/25Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, CA
What sets exceptional leaders apart—when they’re working in the same environment, playing by the same rules, and with the same resources as everyone else?
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Join Greater Irvine Chamber for the 2025 Exemplars in Leadership event and find out.
Join them Thursday, Septembet 4 from 11:00AM to 1:30PM at Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614.
This exclusive executive-level gathering will explore the qualities, strategies, and innovations that help leaders stand out and create lasting impact. You’ll hear directly from accomplished executives as they share their real-world experiences, game-changing insights, and proven approaches to success in today’s competitive business landscape.
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