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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."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Irvine Dream Run 4/26/25Great Park, Irvine, CA
Join Sunstone for the 2025 Irvine Dream Run!
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=160799&coupon=OCSCWhether you sign up for a 5k or a 3k – or both! – get ready to kick off this annual family-friendly event at the iconic Great Park Balloon.
Join them Saturday, April 26 from 7:30AM to 9:30AM at the Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618.
Every entry includes a race shirt, medal, finish line photo, and access to the post-race expo complete with a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, booths from their vendors, and more.
Save 20% discount with promo code: OCSC_25
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 - TiE Investor Summit 2025 | 4/28/25THE QUEEN MARY, Long Beach, CA
TiE SoCal is hosting one of the largest gathering of startup investors in Southern California.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://tieinvestorsummit.com/
This event will be the hotbed for Networking, Discussing Trends & Deal-making.
Join them Monday, April 28 from 8:00AM to 6:00PM at The Queen Mary, Port of Long Beach, CA.
This is the “must-attend” event for investors as well as startups looking to build long-lasting relationships in the Southern California ecosystem. Last few years of this event was well received by the Startups and Investors alike and the event attracted 300+ attendees overall. This year, the event is going to be even bigger and better.
Save $50 off General Admission tickets with this promo code: OCSC50
Save $300 off Exhibit Table tickets with this promo code: EXTOCS300
Save $500 off Exhibit Table + Pitching Slot (For Startups Only) tickets with this promo code: PITOCS500
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
- Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs OC Happy Hour with Top Partner Schools 4/30/25Irvine , Irvine, CA
Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California invites you to an Orange County Happy Hour in Irvine with Top Partner Schools!
Come to meet entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, investors and friends of alumni groups and clubs including host Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Socal as well as the Wharton Club of Southern California, Stanford GSB Alumni in Orange County, University of Michigan of Orange County, OCMBA, Yale University Accelerator and more!
We'll be mingling, making connections, and discussing the latest startup trends, news, investing opportunities, and local companies.
- When: Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30-6:30pm
- Where: Irvine (details available after RSVP)
### RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/o05jzzw5
+Startup Investor Pitch Practice: Bring a 30 second elevator pitch pitch for your startup. Share it with the group for friendly expert feedback!
Co-Promoted by the OC Stanford Alumni Association, the OC Startup Council, Stanford Business School Alumni of Orange County, OCMBA, Wharton Alumni Club of Southern California, and University of Michigan Alumni Club of OC.
$20 registration gets your FIRST DRINK FREE + Cash Bar. (We will provide complimentary appetizers including flatbreads)
LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE SHARED IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO TICKETED ATTENDEES.
Parking is validated by the restaurant - be sure to bring your parking stub
Find the group OUTSIDE on the patio - look for the Stanford banner!Hope to see you there!
Learn more about Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California here - including how to pitch your startup to the group!
- IGNITE 22: Global Tech Showcase 5/1/25Braid Theory, Los Angeles, CA
IGNITE22: Global Tech Showcase contributing to build a stronger blue economy.
RSVP for the Event using the link- https://ignite22.eventify.io/t2/tickets
Braid Theory is excited to announce the latest edition of IGNITE22.
Join them Thursday, May 1 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Braid Theory at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles Berth 60, San Pedro, CA.
This highly curated event brings together innovators in the blue economy shaping the 22nd century:
- entrepreneurs showcase their blue economy solutions;
- industry leaders discover emerging technologies;
- and investors seize opportunities to back viable, sustainable ventures.
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