About us
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Entrepreneurship is empowerment - and social capital is currency.
If you're working on business #1 ... or even business #100, this community is here to help make valuable connections with potential business partners or investors, as well as learn from experts regarding the skillsets and mindsets necessary to succeed in today's entrepreneurial environment.
Our members include but are not limited to: entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate executives, company representatives, tech professionals, creative arts professionals, angel and accredited investors, startup experts, revolutionary startup entrepreneurs looking to change the world - or their local community (lean, bootstrap, crowdfunding, or venture capital focused), and people seeking to expand their professional development and/or network.
The Harvard Business Review has noted: "Face-to-face communication is the broadest bandwidth communication you can have in professional life", and we believe the current business environment will continue a transition towards what thought leader Seth Godin refers to as the "connection economy" - where value is increasingly created through the connections we make and less so through industrialism.
Therefore we endeavor to provide networking and educational events that will be uniquely effective in initiating professional connections, developing important relationships, and leveraging social capital to grow a business and increase personal influence.
It only takes one person to change our personal or professional lives. Undoubtedly, you will make new connections at our events likely to change yours... forever. Every event will have its own unique opportunities. Every. Single. One. It's "about time" to enhance your Networking ROI:
- Return on financial investment.
- Return on time investment.
- Return on emotional investment.
- Return on influence.
- Return on integrity.
- Return on ideas.
Thank you for your consideration in sharing this group with your network, and/or bringing a friend or business associate with you to our events. As author and thought leader Simon Sinek noted:
"We do not become great leaders, we do not fulfill our potential when we work to see ourselves grow or rise. It is when we devote ourselves to seeing those around us rise that we actually grow. And when the people we care about also work to see us grow, then they too will grow... The only true way for any of us to grow, to truly fulfill our full potential, is when we work to help others do the same."
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Business Accelerator: From Idea to Launch | Wednesdays, 8/5/26 - 8/26/26
OC Workforce Solutions - North, 675 Placentia Ave., Ste 330, Brea, CA, USThis 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.
RSVP using the link - https://www.ocworkforcesolutions.com/event-details/business-accelerator-from-idea-to-launch-3
At the end of the program, attendees will have the knowledge to get their business up and running.
Join them Wednesdays, August 5 to August 26, 2026 from 2:30PM to 4:00PM at OC Workforce Solutions - North, 675 Placentia Ave., Ste 330, Brea, CA 92821.
Course Outline:
Week 1 - Wednesday, August 5: Ideation, Planning, Mindset
Week 2 - Wednesday, August 12: Market Research, Business Formation
Week 3 - Wednesday, August 19: Financials, Projections, Revenue Streams
Week 4 - Wednesday, August 26: Branding, Marketing, Social MediaWant 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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Raising Capital, Scaling Your Business & Protecting Your IP 8/6/26
The Ticket 500, 2807 Villa Way, Newport Beach, CA, USLegal Strategy Forum
RSVP using the link - https://www.buildandback.com/events/legal-strategy-forum
Join Builders & Backers Network, OCAI and Ticket 500 for a practical legal strategy conversation for founders, business owners, investors, creators, and operators building real companies, brands, and deals.
Join them Thursday, August 6 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at The Ticket 500, 2807 Villa Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
This is not a generic legal seminar. The focus is on the legal questions that come up when you are raising capital, structuring a business, protecting intellectual property, expanding internationally, exploring acquisitions, or preparing for bigger growth opportunities.
This event is FREE for all.
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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Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE] | All Professionals Welcome
·OnlineOnlineWhy go it alone? Who might you meet today that could change your life personally or professionally? What connection could open a new door for you, your business, or someone you care about?
All professionals welcome. Especially valuable for small business owners, creatives, consultants, marketers, service providers, collaborators, and other growth-minded professionals seeking meaningful connections across multiple markets.
Exceptional Entrepreneurs ("EE") is one of the largest business networking organizations in the USA, bringing together professionals from many Meetup communities and metro areas. This event is designed for people who want more than the same local circle: potential clients, collaborators, strategic connections, fresh ideas, and new opportunities.
Meeting format:
- First 30 minutes: check-in, arrivals, and breakout rooms on relevant topics
- Remaining 60 minutes: structured agenda in the main room, including participant introductions and more
- After the formal close: breakout rooms reopen for those who want additional networking time
No membership required. No attendance requirement. Attend when it works for you, introduce yourself, and connect with professionals you may not otherwise meet.
Special Guest Edition: On select events, we feature a guest speaker who brings timely, practical value to a broad business audience and adds one more reason to attend live.
Info to join the EE virtual networking meeting:
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http://nroi.us/eeonline
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OC Tech Summer Bash 8/8/26
Mess Hall at FLIGHT, 1705 Flight Wy, Tustin, CA, USGet ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year - OCUX’s second annual Tech Summer Bash!
RSVP using the link - https://www.meetup.com/orange-county-user-experience/events/315876313/
They’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations.
Join them Saturday, August 8 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Mess Hall at FLIGHT, 1705 Flight Wy, Tustin, CA.
What to Expect:
Networking: Connect with hundreds of professionals from a diverse range of tech fields—from Design and AI to Software Engineering and Entrepreneurship. This is the single best way to meet talent and leaders across the entire OC tech ecosystem.
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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