Softec in SLO

Got a big idea brewing on the side? Or maybe you’re just curious what others in the community are cooking up? Join us for Softec’s Side Hustle Sandbox, a playful, high-energy gathering where makers, marketers, and managers come together to test, share, and spark new ideas.

The Side Hustle Showcase is a rapid-fire pitch session where anyone can step up and share their idea in 5 minutes or less. Think open mic night, but for entrepreneurs. Whether it’s a product, service, app, or “what if…” concept, this is your chance to tell the room what you’re building (or dreaming of building).
What to expect:

• A fun, interactive hour with creative professionals and idea-driven folks
• Rapid-fire Side Hustle pitches (no slides required, just your enthusiasm)
• Space to network, collaborate, and maybe even find your next partner-in-hustle
• A supportive, sandbox-style environment where nothing’s too small—or too weird—to share

When & Where
📅 First Monday of the Month
🕔 5:15 - 6:15 PM
📍 Laurus College, San Luis Obispo

Why Come?
Because innovation doesn’t just happen in boardrooms. It starts in conversations, napkin sketches, and brave little pitches. This is your chance to test ideas, spark connections, and fuel your entrepreneurial side in an encouraging, no-judgment zone. This is where Softec moments happen!

Bring your ideas—we’ll bring the sandbox.

Tech Brew is a free networking event where people interested in technology can hang out in an informal environment. The goal of Tech Brew is to create Softec Moments where smart people connect in our community. We hope you'll join us!

Softec's mission is to foster a vibrant TEC (Technologist, Entrepreneur, and Creative) community through engaging networking events, discussions, and educational programs. We serve professionals across San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley. Softec champions entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration by creating “Softec Moments” that ignite world-changing conversations.