
What we’re about
OC Tech is a community of technology professionals in Orange County, California. With a network of nearly 8,000 members, the group provides a fun and supportive environment for embracing the startup culture, making new friends, finding investors, investing in companies, learning about cutting-edge technology, and generally being a good human being.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Whether you're just beginning your startup journey or are a seasoned serial tech entrepreneur, there's something for everyone. OC Tech hosts a variety of events focused on tech and entrepreneurship, including educational panels, industry-relevant speaker series, social events for networking, and more.
Startups in the group's network have raised tens of millions of dollars, and speakers have come from virtually every industry, including AI, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web3, Nutrition, Information Technology, SaaS, and even Wine Making!
The group's mission is to connect entrepreneurs with investors, students with mentors, and job seekers with employers, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are driving the future of technology in Orange County.
If this sounds like a group for you, then join us, and we will see you at our next event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Startup Beach Walk 9/19/25Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach, CA
The last Beach Walk? Amazing.
RSVP for the event using the link - https://partiful.com/e/ioszgUNk9ua9TCMSfAwI
So Limon is running it back — this time, for the whole startup community, not just founders. Enjoy the last Friday of summer together!
Join them Friday, September 19 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA.
Founders, builders, investors, startup dreamers — grab your shades and join them for a walk from the Newport Pier to the Balboa Pier and back. Expect rotating convos, ocean views, and plenty of “OMG, you do that too?!” moments.
Save 10% off discount on their Wefunder round for the first $100k raised – act fast! https://wefunder.com/limondaytrips
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-news - Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies Showcase 2025 9/24/25Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Join Pepperdine Graziadio Business School to celebrate the winners of the 8th annual Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s Most Fundable Companies List!
RSVP using the link - https://events.pepperdine.edu/event/mfc-showcase-2025/
Presented by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
Join them Wednesday, September 24 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, 90263.
Watch the live stream on September 24 at 12:30 PM.
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-news - Global Startup Symposium 9/30/25Link visible for attendees
Months of meetings in one day - Connecting founders to investors
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-startup-symposium-life-sciences-and-non-life-sciences-virtual-tickets-1528005869689?aff=ocsc
Global Startup Symposium Q3 2025
Join them in this virtual event Tuesday, September 30 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
This event will take place virtually. Once you register you will receive the meeting link! The day of the event you will receive the password to access the meeting.
There are only 20 pitching spots available:
- 10 Pitching Spots for Life Sciences Startups (MedTech, BioTech, HealthTech, etc.)
- 10 Pitching Spots for Non-Life Sciences Startups (AI, CleanTech, SaaS, AgTech, Etc.)
They will have 2 Investor Panels - One for Life Sciences and one for Non-Life Sciences.
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-news