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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Founder Beach Walk 4/10/26
Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA, USLimon is bringing back their Founder Beach Walk — a relaxed morning for founders, builders, and creators who want to meet good people and make founder friends.
RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/8D6bS3hBHSf1QxFCdThO
This is for people building something, figuring it out as they go, and wanting more connection in the process.
Join them Friday, April 10 from 9:30AM to 12:00PM at Newport Beach Pier, 21st St & W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
Come for the ocean air, the movement, and the kind of conversations that feel easy, honest, and actually worth having.
What to expect:
9:30 AM — Meet at Newport Pier + quick welcome
9:40–10:25 AM — Walk out with rotating conversation partners
10:25–11:00 AM — Open walk back with whoever you naturally click with
11:00 AM onward — Optional brunch at Dory Deli for anyone who wants to keep hanging out (everyone can order their own)This is an open event, but please RSVP so they can get a sense of who’s coming.
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
5 attendees![Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE] | All Professionals Welcome](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/4/1/c/highres_525501532.jpeg)
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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(the shortlink above will remain updated with the current Zoom link)
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Shark Tank Casting Call 4/10/26
549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA, USWant your chance to swim with the Sharks?
RSVP using the link - https://22561610.hs-sites-na2.com/shark-tank-casting
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics is proud to be hosting a SHARK TANK Casting Call - YES, that's right the real Shark Tank TV show with the famous investors!
Join them Friday, April 10 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868.
Come pitch to the Shark Tank Casting Team in person at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship!
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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The Blue Forum: Innovators and Experts in Ocean Tech 4/14/26
AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, Los Angeles, CA, USLA Climate Week - Exploring the technologies shaping the future of their oceans
RSVP using the link - https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/the-blue-forum-innovators-and-experts-in-ocean-tech.html
Step into the future of ocean conservation at The Blue Forum, an event bridging marine science, innovation, and climate action.
Join them Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at AltaSea, 2451 South Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.
This gathering, hosted during LA Climate Week 2026 and organized by the FACC California Sustainability Committee, in partnership with AltaSea and Braid Theory, unites international and intergenerational entrepreneurs boasting over 50 years of combined experience in ocean exploration. Through dynamic keynotes, expert panels, and dedicated networking, you'll meet the visionaries and discover the tech shaping the future of their oceans. From polar expeditions and eco-designed vessels to coastal cleanups and next-gen marine biomaterials, this is where the impossible becomes possible.
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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