​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…

$10,000 in non-dilutive funding to be awarded by Octane

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of innovation, energy, and entrepreneurship at the LaunchPad SBDC Demo Day & Pitch Competition, where the region’s most promising MedTech and Technology startups will compete live for $10,000 in cash prizes…

It’s TCVN’s end-of-year celebration — where the startup community comes together to honor the leaders, founders, and partners who made a lasting impact this year.

The Rocky™ Awards celebrate the people behind the progress — those who put Founders First and make Southern California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem thrive…

Welcome to The Investor Dating Game presented by Reed Smith LLP — a new kind of startup matchmaking experience

​How it works

​Each round:

• 1 investor sits behind the iconic wall.

• 3 founders take the hot seats on the other side…

Ready to grow your business network and polish your elevator pitch?

Join The SCORE Orange County for an afternoon of high-energy networking where you’ll connect with fellow entrepreneurs, swap insights, and sharpen your pitch in a friendly, supportive setting…

The last Beach Walk? Amazing.

So Limon is running it back — this time, for the whole startup community, not just founders. Enjoy the last Friday of summer together!…

FREE Event, Limited Capacity! RSVP Now – First Come, First Serve!

​Theme: Beyond the Event – Because the impact doesn’t end when the event does…

OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the evoNexus in Irvine REOPENING

To celebrate their re-opening they plan to have an OPEN HOUSE with food and drinks at their new location…

Join BABC’s International Summer Mixer 2025.

This event was created to help entrepeneurs connect, socialize, and create oppurtunities for everyone internationally…

Real convos, fresh air, and solid founder friendships.

Join Limon for the July edition of Founder Beach Walk, a casual yet intentional meetup for founders, builders, and entrepreneurial minds to connect — no panels, no pitches, just real conversations and a shared love for building things that matter…