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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
As a finale for Tech Week in Long Beach, Tech by the Beach and Tech Link Up are hosting a party on the beach!
This event is particularly exciting as they are bringing together several of the groups that make the Long Beach and OC tech scene great!…
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…
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…
Orange County, Anaheim, and Santa and Workforce Development Boards invites you to attend the Regional Career Expo.
The Career Fair will be open to the public and regionally promoted utilizing media outlets, social media virtual platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as through direct outreach to job seekers...
What if you could meet more business owners in one afternoon than you usually meet in a month?
Join SCORE Orange County for a no-cost, in-person Speed Networking event designed to help you make more connections in less time…
A bonus walk, in partnership with Chapman University.
They're taking the walk inland for one night only…
A pitch night for ideas worth building.
After a strong first event with a ton of amazing pitches, they’re bringing the format back and opening it up beyond just technical co-founders…
Limon is switching things up this month — new venue, same great people.
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections…
FY26 Phase I - Genesis Mission
Active Solicitation | Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026 at 11:00AM (2:00PM ET)…
Join fellow women entrepreneurs as you build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and grow your network.
Connect. Empower. Grow…
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.
No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year - OCUX’s second annual Tech Summer Bash!
They’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…
OC startup founders & friends - Join us for a fun free "BYOL" lunch!
You're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…
Turn your idea into a fundable business
Join a global network empowering women to scale real businesses…
Why every industry will build its own intelligence system
AI is moving beyond chatbots, prompts, and generic tools…
Stanford Angels Startup Spotlight: Cohort 1 Applications are Open!
Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California (SAESC) is launching Startup Spotlight, a six-month program selecting 8 SoCal founders for free visibility and access within our investor and builder network…
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.
No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Join CIBA Startups for an immersive day of startup discovery, founder pitches, and meaningful connections.
This event brings the right mix of people into one room…
Lace up and dream big at the 2026 Irvine Dream Run!
Join Sunstone at the Great Park in Irvine for this can’t-miss, family-friendly 5k/3k event kicking off beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon…
Show your brand. Experience what’s next — right here in Irvine.
As part of Irvine Tech Day, Pop-Up Irvine brings together a curated group of high-growth consumer brands with strong ties to the Irvine community, creating a space where innovation, local business, and real-world experience come together…
They're back — and this time it's monthly!
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections…
Step into the energy of Irvine Tech Day where founders, investors, and public-private leaders come together to shape what’s next for the City of Innovation.
From the moment doors open, the morning sets the tone for a full day of connection, insight, and opportunity, bringing together the people and ideas driving Irvine’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem…
Promoting and celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and community in the City of Innovation.
Move Irvine innovation forward — together…
Community Think Tank for Real Equity & Shared Success
A free community think tank focused on real solutions around capital access, homeownership, investment, and economic opportunity…
Want your chance to swim with the Sharks?
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!…
Limon 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.
This is for people building something, figuring it out as they go, and wanting more connection in the process…
Join Signal Commons for their first edition, a new hub connecting the Orange County and Los Angeles innovation ecosystems.
Come meet fellow founders, investors, and builders shaping the future across AI, SaaS, fintech, space, robotics, climate, biotech, and beyond…
Join the Claude Community in Orange County!
You'll leave with two superpowers
First: a working AI agent that preps your calls, reviews contracts, drafts campaigns, and manages tasks — installed on your machine before you walk out…
Cohort for startup companies in Orange County
Apply now to join the EvoNexus Startup Technology Incubator.
IMPORTANT: This is a deadline for application only, not a live event. Mark your calendars to submit, not to attend!
Application deadline: February 28, 2026…
Join fellow OCMBA members for a fun Saturday morning of networking and socializing during their 3 mile walk at Crystal Cove!
This Valentine's Day, show some 'love' to your b-school alma mater by joining them at their first-ever OCMBA Hike/Walk!…
Come to SCORE Orange County no-cost Speed Networking event!
During each fast-paced session, participants from the business community will network in a group setting and then quickly alternate their seating to connect with other professionals…
A curated mastermind for MedTech builders and decision-makers
MedTech Minds is MIX’s flagship mastermind—a curated, small-group forum for founders, physicians, investors, and operators actively building in MedTech…
Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year!
For the first time ever, 8 leading Orange County tech groups are joining forces for a night of high-impact networking, food, and festive fun…
