About us
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.
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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
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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.
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
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Human + AI: Combining AI and Human Expertise 8/26/26
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA, USA UC Irvine keynote on when human and AI teams outperform either alone
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/ww306wf3
Ascend GenAI, Orange County's professional community for generative AI, hosts an evening on the question every startup building with AI faces: which decisions should the model make, and which should stay with people?
Join them Wednesday, August 26 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603. Free on-site parking. Doors open at 6:00 PM; the program starts at 6:30 PM.
The keynote comes from Padhraic Smyth, Distinguished Professor and Hasso Plattner Chair in AI at UC Irvine. He is a Fellow of ACM, AAAI, IEEE, and AAAS, has published over 250 papers on machine learning and AI, and served as academic advisor to Netflix for the Netflix Prize. His research group studies human-AI collaboration: combining human and AI predictions so the pair outperforms either working alone, and learning which tasks to route to people and which to AI agents. His talk covers recent findings with direct application to teams deciding how much autonomy to give AI. A 15-minute open Q&A follows.
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
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NHLBI SBIR/STTR Office Hours 8/28/26
·OnlineOnlineGet Your Questions Answered!
RSVP using the link - https://bit.ly/4zbNT7P
Have questions before the September SBIR/STTR deadline?
Join them Friday, August 28 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM (2:00PM to 3:00PM ET) online.
Join Dr. Stephanie Davis (NHLBI Small Business Program Coordinator) for a virtual meeting so she can address all of your inquiries.
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
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Free US PTO Patent Application Webinars 9/1/26 - 9/2/26
·OnlineOnlineLearn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your patent application
RSVP using the link - https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-assess-strengths-and-weaknesses-your-patent-application-6
Do you have a concept or invention you want to patent? Are you a potential first-time utility patent applicant? Are you interested in learning how to search public databases to find patent literature similar to your invention?
Join them Tuesday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 6:00AM to 1:00PM (9:00AM to 4:00PM ET) virtually.
Join their free, two-day virtual workshop, as they help you jump-start your entrepreneurial innovation journey. They’ll guide you through searching public patent databases to determine whether or not your idea is completely new (“novel” in legal terms). You may be one of a limited number chosen to receive one-on-one assistance.
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
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Past events
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