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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."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- COASTLINE CATALYST | MedTech Pitch Experience 6/18/25HanaHaus, Newport Beach , CA
COASTLINE CATALYST is an exclusive pitch event bringing together leading MedTech founders, strategic investors, and industry executives for an evening of high-impact networking and innovation on the waterfront in Newport Beach.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK.
https://lu.ma/COASTLINECATALYSTJoin them Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM at HanaHaus, Newport Beach, CA.
This curated experience features a handpicked group of early-stage MedTech startups pitching to a panel of investors and thought leaders, followed by intimate conversations, investor Q&A, and community connection.
This will be an intimate event as space is limited to only 100 total participants.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - [ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)Link visible for attendees
Why go it alone? It only takes one person to change our lives personally or professionally. Who will you meet today at "EE"?
Exceptional Entrepreneurs is one of the largest business networking organizations in Southern California - and one of the best values in business networking. At EE:
- There is no membership required.
- There is no attendance requirement.
- There is no business profession or category exclusivity.
ALL business professions are welcome to attend!
Virtual Meeting Agenda (Pacific Time):
- 11:30am - 12:00pm; Login, check a/v, networking breakout rooms open.
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm; Structured agenda, with introductions + more!
We end at 1:00pm sharp.
Interested in being the featured speaker for this event? Information and registration is at:
http://EEspeaker.comInfo to join the EE virtual networking meeting Thursdays and Fridays:
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http://nroi.us/eeonline
(the shortlink above will remain updated with the current Zoom link)Passcode: 7772021
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- We will be live-streaming this event (12p-1pm portion) in our EE FB Group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/networkingeesd
The meetings (including chat) will be recorded to the cloud and made available - temporarily - afterwards. Link to these will be in the FB live stream comments following the meeting.
Exceptional Entrepreneurs was founded in November, 2008 by David & Gina Demangos. Since then, "EE" has become one of Southern California's largest business networking organizations, due to the Demangos' vision and leadership to provide "exceptional" opportunities for connecting local professionals. David Demangos is an eXp real estate agent based in San Diego, CA. For more information on David, please see Awesome San Diego Real Estate at:
http://www.awesomesandiegorealestate.com"Effective networking is a learned skill. Exceptional Entrepreneurs are highly trusted professionals who share ideas and know that in order to receive you must first be willing to give." - David Demangos
Thank you for your continuing support of "EE"! See you at the next event.
- Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!Link visible for attendees
Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly livestream show for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking, too.
FREE TICKETS LINK:
https://startup-office-hours.eventbrite.comWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 400am UTC / 800am GST / 930am IST / 200pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)
https://www.facebook.com/clickmillionaire
Podcast: http://scottfoxradio.com/HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your Investor Pitch?
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvpYou'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
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Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken. - Life Science Pitch Practice Event 6/25/25Irvine , Irvine, CA
Join ULP for an exclusive Pitch Practice Event designed to help early-stage life science companies refine their presentations, receive real-time feedback from experts, and network with industry leaders!
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.universitylabpartners.org/our-events/practice-pitch-event
Join them Wednesday, June 25 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at University Lab Partners, 5270 California Ave., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92617.
Whether you're preparing for a key investor meeting, gearing up for a pitch competition, or simply refining your story—this is your moment to shine.
Deliver a compelling four-minute live pitch to a panel of investors and life science experts, showcasing your innovative idea or product. Gain valuable expert feedback with actionable insights to refine your pitch and strengthen your fundraising narrative.
Connect with investors, consultants, and fellow entrepreneurs who share your passion for life sciences, opening doors to collaborations and funding opportunities.
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