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GenAI Thursday Nights at EvoNexus Irvine: A weekly gathering for founders, builders, and professionals to explore real-world AI applications, safety trends, and the business impact of leading platforms like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Schedule: Every Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Location: EvoNexus, 101 Academy Way #110, Irvine, CA 92617 More Info: evonexus.org/irvine
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours with Scott Fox: A free livestream AMA and pitch practice session hosted by local angel investor and Startup Council CEO Scott Fox, open to founders worldwide seeking expert mentoring on fundraising and growth. Location: Online Livestream (YouTube / LinkedIn / Facebook) More Info: https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
CreativeMornings Orange County: A monthly breakfast lecture series connecting artists, makers, and innovators through inspiring talks, rotating creative themes, and community networking, as part of a beloved global movement. Schedule: One Friday per month 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Location: Varies. More Info: https://creativemornings.com/cities/oc
Gumshoe Ventures Exit Hours: Open-access sessions where entrepreneurs at any stage can get direct, experienced feedback on strategy, fundraising, and operations from seasoned venture partners. Schedule: Weekly. Location: Varies. More Info: https://www.exithours.com
What MedTech Founders Should Know Before Spending More on Testing
Don’t overtest—or get caught short…
Join Tartini Advisors to explore the 5 Fundamentals of AI Leadership and discover strategies to lead, decide, and grow in the AI era.
Led by Michael Suttle, Founder and CRO, Tartini Advisors…
Micro Biz Launchpad is partnering with Tech Link Up for their next Launchpad Weekend.
Build something real — in a weekend…
JATN Presents: MERAGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - THE AI EDGE
Join Jewish American Tech Network for dinner and an exclusive evening of AI innovation, featuring Israeli startups at the forefront of artificial intelligence…
The California Economic Summit is a convening of regional and statewide leaders from business, community, government, philanthropy, labor, and more to catalyze a New California Economy.
This year's Summit comes at pivotal time for California…
Orange County stands at a defining moment
OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology…
Powering What Comes Next
Energy demand is accelerating. Infrastructure is being tested. New technologies, policies and investments are reshaping how energy is generated, delivered and consumed…
Empowering Next-Gen Student Entrepreneurs
SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship 2026 sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and drives growth by connecting entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, and investors in Southern California’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem…
Health, Arts, Research, Medicine, Outcomes, Neuroscience, Innovation, Clinical Science, and Sound
Join the University of California, Irvine for two days of interdisciplinary exchange at the intersection of music, medicine, and science…
Women’s Venture Summit brings founders and investors together to expand access to capital for women-led startups.
Now in its 13th year, WVS has helped facilitate more than $200 million in fundraising while equipping attendees with the connections, tools, and momentum to power the future of female entrepreneurship…
Connect with MedTech innovators and investors at the inaugural SoCal MedTech Symposium
Join them at the SoCal MedTech Symposium, produced by The Alliance for SoCal Innovation, hosted by UCI Beall Applied Innovation at the Cove and proudly sponsored by KPPB and Sunstone Management…
All Founders. All Players. All Economies. Building One Global Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. Including YOU!
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is a rare venue where founders at all stages of development meet with policymakers, investors, and support organizations from every corner of the globe…
Swans is running the AI hackathon at Law-di-gras, one of the biggest conferences in law: the kind that flies in Snoop Dogg and Diplo for private concerts.
One day. 60 builders. One real operational problem from a personal injury firm…
Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors, expert support, and a direct pathway to capital.
Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit, November 2–5, 2026, in San Diego and continue their fundraising journey through WVS’s partnership with Wefunder…
Real Stories. Real Lessons.
Featuring visionary founders, innovators, and business leaders…
Start your morning with their Capital Corner Panel for ALL Founders panels.
Learn how to get access to capital…
Does your business need capital to grow and expand?
Join Orange County Inland Empire SBDC for a high-impact morning focused on helping small businesses secure the funding they need to grow…
Join OCIE SBDC for an informative morning of lending updates, networking, and regional insights.
This session offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with fellow leaders in the lending community and meet the new OCIE SBA District Director, Christapher Bess…
Five moves that keep you irreplaceable starting Monday.
Live AI demos. Women-led, everyone welcome. Free…
Removing Roadblocks
Building investable companies. Unlocking Real Access…
Call for Applications
Applications are now open for Women’s Fast Pitch 2026, the WVS’ national pathway connecting high-potential women founders with investors, visibility, and opportunities to raise capital…
Join Stripe Newport Beach Community and Capitalista for an intimate, high-value gathering designed for founders, business owners, operators, and builders across Orange County.
This event brings local entrepreneurs together for meaningful connection, honest business conversation, and peer learning — with a focus on growth, financial clarity, payments, systems, and building a business that scales sustainably…
Get Your Questions Answered!
Have questions before the September SBIR/STTR deadline?…
A UC Irvine keynote on when human and AI teams outperform either alone
Ascend GenAI, Orange County's professional community for generative AI, hosts an evening on the question every startup building with AI faces: which decisions should the model make, and which should stay with people?…
Get ready for the TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, where awe-inspiring women entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas.
TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is a national platform spotlighting women entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and redefining innovation…
OVER A DECADE OF SOLUTIONS
Join Sustain Southern California for Water Solutions 11…
Legal Strategy Forum
Join Builders & Backers Network, OCAI and Ticket 500 for a practical legal strategy conversation for founders, business owners, investors, creators, and operators building real companies, brands, and deals…
Most companies can run an AI pilot. Few can make it last.
OC CTO Talks and EvoNexus Irvine bring together three senior leaders for a candid discussion about the organizational and leadership decisions that determine whether AI creates real, durable value…
This 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.
At the end of the program, attendees will have the knowledge to get their business up and running…
When AI Agents Start Spending: Trust, Identity, and the Agent Economy
Raghu Bala will unpack identity, authorization, and payments for AI agents…
Join the next AltaSea Open House: Advancing modern innovation through the blue economy and California jobs.
A free public event exploring how ocean innovation is creating new opportunities for California communities, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth…
Join an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba)
Whether you're a student, aspiring founder, or early-stage entrepreneur, come discover how Accio's AI-powered e-commerce tools can help you source smarter, launch faster, and scale your business globally…
A P3 Strategy Series event
Got questions about growing your business in California? Bring all of them…
Join TiE Los Angeles for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as they explore the leaders and ideas driving Orange County's innovation ecosystem forward…
Time to talk trash!
Audience members will learn about policies, technologies, and collaborations looking to close the loop on waste at their Waste & Circularity event…
This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00PM PT (aka 12 midnight ET)!
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!…
Get Ahead of What’s Next.
Celebrate Irvine & Mid-year Economic Calibration brings together a dynamic keynote and expert panel delivering forward-looking insights and real-world strategies to help you navigate change, seize opportunity, and drive growth in today’s evolving economy…
Where Conversations Become Opportunities!
Seed to Pre-Series A with proven traction and ready for your next chapter? This is your event…
Learn from the brightest minds in the industry.
Space Tech Expo USA brings you a free-to-attend conference, featuring two dynamic stages: Industry and Technology…
TechCon Global is a mission-driven platform connects the world’s boldest entrepreneurs, top investors, and visionary industry leaders through high-impact events.
TechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship…
AI agents are moving fast. Most teams are still figuring out the pilot stage while a few are already running them in production at scale.
This is your chance to hear directly from two of those leaders…
Where Visionary Leaders, Investors, and Entrepreneurs Meet, Connect, Innovate, and Grow
The OC Business Expo welcomes entrepreneurs, tech innovators, investors, and business leaders for an evening of connection and opportunity…
