What we’re about
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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Face-to-Face With Investors 10/29/25
Soka University, One University Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA, USEngage closely with local investors!
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/tm2bd2xk
Step into TCA Venture Group’s signature round-table experience, Face to Face with Investors, where founders connect directly with the people who fuel innovation.
Join them Wednesday, October 29 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Soka University — Black Box Theatre, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Expect intimate conversations, real-time feedback, and meaningful networking in a setting built for high impact.
Save 20% off tickets for the first 30 to sign up through OC Startup Council with this promo code: STCOUNCIL20
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
Startup Game Changer Summit 5.0 11/4/25
11300 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA, USOur popular Startup Game Changer conference is back again for version 5.0!
RSVP using the link - https://startupinvestorsummit.com/tickets/
Orange County and SoCal startup entrepreneurs can learn, meet, pitch, and mingle to build the relationships that lead to startup growth and investment capital.
Join dozens of angel investors and venture capital firms on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:30PM to 6:00PM at 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840.
THE 5TH IN OUR HIGHLY POPULAR EVENT SERIES HELPING FOUNDERS TO SUCCEED, DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US F2F.
We’ll have informative panels, curated startup investment pitches, and plenty of fun networking once again.
Raising Money? Apply to pitch asap before all the presenting slots are taken!
SAVE 25% WITH THE PROMO CODE: VIPSGC25
Hosted by Startup Steroid and Scott Fox from the OC Startup Council with thanks to Sponsors including startup specialists from Withum and HVM Law FIrm.
- Only 12 startups get to pitch!
- Pitch to dozens of Angel Groups & VC Firms from Orange County, San Diego & Los Angeles.
- All Startups to go through a screening process.
- Only the most promising startups will pitch.
- Get feedback from the dozens of investors.
- Live rating of your pitch by the audience.
- Get the application on ReadyScore.ai
- The application needs to be 100% complete
- Run the ReadyScore at $49
- Internally they will go through all the companies above 8.5 score on ReadyScore and select the top 12 founders to pitch
Why Attend?
- Network with over 110 angel investors and venture capital firms.
- Pitch your startup to a captive audience of potential backers.
- Learn from experts and successful entrepreneurs to accelerate your growth.
- Meet face-to-face with investors, increasing chances for funding.
- Connect with 200+ attendees, including fellow startup founders.
Thanks to Startup Game Changer for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!
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
SoCal Startup Day 11/12/25
Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, USSoCal Startup Day 2025 returns November 12th! Don’t miss the ultimate VC & Angel Investor event — one day, endless connections.
RSVP using the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socal-startup-day-2025-the-largest-vc-angel-investor-event-of-the-year-tickets-1644500548409?discount=OCSC
SoCal Startup Day (SCSD) is happening, and you're not going to want to miss this one!
Join them Wednesday, November 12 from 12:00PM to 9:00PM at Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618.
Last year's SCSD was a record breaker for their startup community, with over 1,500 attendees and millions raised by startups in attendance.
Save 20% off tickets with promo code: OCSC
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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