About us
Entrepreneurs, Tech Startup Founders, High Tech Executives, and Venture Capital and Angel Investors - Come join our events for fun, networking with new friends, and valuable learning and business opportunities!
If you live/work in San Diego, especially North County, we're here to help: Mira Mesa, Poway, Escondido, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Jolla, Solano Beach, Encinitas, Vista, Miramar, San Marcos, even Temecula, San Clemente, and up to Irvine in Orange County.
Building and running high growth companies is easier and more fun (and profitable) with friends and a supportive network of neighbors.
A service of the OC Startup Council (OCSC), this meetup is dedicated to supporting early stage venture founders and accelerating high tech entrepreneurship in Southern California.
Come join our email list at https://OCstartupcouncil.org now, too! You'll get news of future startup events in Orange County, plus a FREE TICKET when you subscribe!
By attending all attendees 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 sharing of any photos or videos taken in any media.
Upcoming events
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Webinar: From Seed to Series C: How to Build Investor Ready Financials 3/25/26
·OnlineOnlineJoin Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth experts for a live webinar designed to teach startup CFOs and founders how to build investor‑ready financials, scale with confidence, and prepare for future capital events — without slowing growth.
RSVP using the link - https://www.withum.com/events/from-seed-to-series-c-how-to-build-investor?utm_source=orange%20county%20startup%20council&utm_medium=paid%20other&utm_campaign=tech&utm_content=event
Join them Wednesday, March 25 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM via online.
Featured Speakers:
- Lonnie Bloom, Partner, Technology & Emerging Growth
- Luca Panarelli, Partner, Technology & Emerging Growth
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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TechCon SoCal Startup Innovation Showcase - Semi-Final 4/16/26
3580 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, USAttention Startups: Your Breakthrough Moment Is Here
RSVP using the link - https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/techcon-socal-startup-innovation-showcase---semi-final-san-diego-april-1035833
The TechCon SoCal Startup Semi-Final brings together the top startups selected from their previous Quarter Final rounds for a high-stakes, in-person pitch event in San Diego.
Join them Thursday, April 16 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Mintz, 3580 Carmel Mountain Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130.
This is where momentum builds — and where the final seven startups will be selected to pitch live on stage at TechCon SoCal 2026 (May 21–23 at SDSU).
Event Agenda
5:00 – 5:30 PM — Attendee Arrival + Networking
5:30 – 7:30 PM — Live Startup Pitch Presentations
7:30 – 8:30 PM — Judges Deliberation + Networking
8:30 – 9:00 PM — Announcement of Finalists + ClosingWant 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
5 attendees
IIT2026 4/22/26-4/25/26
Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, USInnovate, Ignite, Thrive
RSVP using the link -https://www.iit2026.org/register
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers.
Join them Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Open to all professionals, this three-day event is your opportunity to connect with over 2,500 leaders from around the world and explore the future of innovation. From cutting-edge breakthroughs to conversations that spark global impact, IIT2026 is where ideas take flight. Dive into four powerful tracks - Artificial Intelligence, Health & Sustainability, Investment, and Global Connect - plus keynotes from world leaders, hands-on sessions, and immersive networking.
Get discount on tickets with this promo code: scott15
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-news5 attendees
Past events
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