
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- evoNexus in Irvine is REOPENING 8/19/25101 Academy Way, Irvine, CA
OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the evoNexus in Irvine REOPENING
Learn more about evoNexus using the link http://evonexus.org/.
To celebrate their re-opening they plan to have an OPEN HOUSE with food and drinks at their new location.
Join them Tuesday, August 19 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at 101 Academy Way, Irvine, CA Suite 110.
They would love to see all of the evoNexus alumni mentors, alumni evoNexus companies come together to help kickstart their new office. This will give everybody within the startup community a chance to catch up with each other and re-establish their presence in Irvine.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - 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.
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 - The Event Community Private Launch 8/27/25Gillette House, Irvine, CA
FREE Event, Limited Capacity! RSVP Now – First Come, First Serve!
RSVP for the event using the link https://lu.ma/zmlmwjc5
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.
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