What we’re about
OC Tech is a community of technology professionals in Orange County, California. With a network of nearly 8,000 members, the group provides a fun and supportive environment for embracing the startup culture, making new friends, finding investors, investing in companies, learning about cutting-edge technology, and generally being a good human being.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Whether you're just beginning your startup journey or are a seasoned serial tech entrepreneur, there's something for everyone. OC Tech hosts a variety of events focused on tech and entrepreneurship, including educational panels, industry-relevant speaker series, social events for networking, and more.
Startups in the group's network have raised tens of millions of dollars, and speakers have come from virtually every industry, including AI, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web3, Nutrition, Information Technology, SaaS, and even Wine Making!
The group's mission is to connect entrepreneurs with investors, students with mentors, and job seekers with employers, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are driving the future of technology in Orange County.
If this sounds like a group for you, then join us, and we will see you at our next event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Future of Place 12/5/24Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Orange, CA
Innovations in Real Estate and How they Live
The real estate industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting societal needs.
RSVP for the Event using this link - https://22561610.hs-sites.com/entrepreneurs-at-chapman-events-form-future-of-place-0-0-0
Join Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics on Thursday, December 5 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM at Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship, 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA.
The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics invites you to The Future of Place: Innovations in Real Estate and How they Live, an event that will explore how technology is reshaping where they live, work, and play.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Global Startup Symposium 12/9/24 - 12/12/24Link visible for attendees
A 4-Day Online Only Virtual Conference
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://pismoq424.vfairs.com/en/registration-form
End the Year with a Bang by Attending the Global Startup Symposium by Pismo Ventures!
Join them Monday, December 9 to Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 7:00AM to 7:00PM online.
The Global Start Symposium provides startups with a unique opportunity to connect, network, and engage with 100s of investors, angels, venture capital firms and family offices from all over the world actively looking for investment opportunities in companies that fit their investment thesis and needs.
The first 10 tickets will receive a 20% discount using this coupon code: OCSC20GSS24 (limited to 10 only)
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Founders Forum: Inspire and Invest Talks 12/10/24Link visible for attendees
Interactive webinar series designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed for startup fundraising success.
Join Orange County Women's Business Center for the Founders’ Forum: Inspire and Invest Talks.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://ocwbc-ffdec10.eventbrite.com
Join them Tuesday, December 10 from 11:00PM to 12:00PM via Zoom. You'll receive the Zoom link via email on the day before the event.
This session features Sheryl Utal, founder and CEO of Japa Health, a venture backed digital health company focused on mitochondrial lifestyle medicine.
She has raised over $1.3M for Japa Health, had 2 successful exits and has experience raising money from Venture Capital Investors, Angel Investors, Family Offices, SBA Loans and crowdfunding. Sheryl has experienced many more NO's than YES's and has learned how to turn those challenges into successes.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Rocky™ Founders Choice Awards™ by TCVN and FoundersFlow™ 12/12/24OneDigital Office, Irvine, CA
Celebrate at ROCKY™ Founders Choice Awards™ and holiday charity event benefiting The Eli Home hosted by TCVN and FoundersFlow.
They are inviting founders in the community to nominate up to three individuals for a Rocky™ Award.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://lu.ma/ROCKYS
Join them Thursday, December 12 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at OneDigital, 7755 Irvine Center Dr 5th floor, Irvine, CA 92618.
This award is for anyone who has made a significant impact on your journey as a founder—whether it's a professor, an investor, or even your co-founder.
The Founders Choice Awards™ aims to celebrate people who have helped TCVN achieve it's mission of helping first-time founders become fundable.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news