About us
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
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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
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Applied AI Hackathon 10/2/26
Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA, San Diego, CA, USSwans 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.
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/wv1l2wb3
One day. 60 builders. One real operational problem from a personal injury firm.
Join them Friday, October 2 from 8:00AM to 7:30PM at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128.
Prize package
- $5,000 prize pool
- Top 3-5 finalists get free $500 tickets to the Saturday Night Private Concert held at Law-Di-Gras (Includes Food & Drink)
The perks
- Lunch Buffet Included
- A chance to network with firms and companies in the legal & tech industry
- Free Ticket to the Friday Night Private Concert held at Law-Di-Gras (Includes Food & Drink)
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
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FREE Business Accelerator Program | Tuesdays, 10/6/26 - 11/10/26
675 Placentia Ave, 3rd Floor, Brea, CA, USJoin MCS for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business.
RSVP using the link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/XkjWEDlQQ2qQGy4Ll2LCAA
They will guide you step by step to develop your business plan, obtain licenses and permits, and organize your operations formally.
Join them Tuesdays, October 6 to November 10, 2026 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at 675 Placentia Ave, 3rd Floor, Brea, CA 92821. Attend in person or virtually.
This week:
10/6 - Business PrinciplesIn the inaugural week of the program, we establish the essential foundations for launching your business successfully, including defining your purpose, understanding cost structures, creating a business plan, and learning about essential licenses and permits.
Registration if free.
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
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Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
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!
A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: This Wednesday October 7 at 11:00am US Eastern Time (aka 8:00am US Pacific Time).
That's WEDNESDAY at 3:00pm UTC / 7:00pm GST / 8:30pm IST / THURSDAY at 1:00am AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
StartupCouncil.org: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders.
SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters .
StartupInvestorsDirectory.com: Visit startupinvestorsdirectory.com for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH )
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS
Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.
2 attendeesFree Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
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!
A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: This Wednesday October 7 at 11:00am US Eastern Time (aka 8:00am US Pacific Time).
That's WEDNESDAY at 3:00pm UTC / 7:00pm GST / 8:30pm IST / THURSDAY at 1:00am AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
StartupCouncil.org: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders.
SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters .
StartupInvestorsDirectory.com: Visit startupinvestorsdirectory.com for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH )
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS
Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.
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