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Supporting technology-based startup businesses and software entrepreneurs is our mission. If you're building a new software or tech venture, come play with us!
Entrepreneurs, startup company founders, developers, engineers, marketers, designers, angel investors, world-class experts, venture capitalists, and startup friends of all kinds love the Startup Council’s networking and educational events.
New to entrepreneurship? Or have an early stage startup idea or software-related venture that's just getting going? The proven coaching of our fun and friendly meetups can help your startup with raising money, product development, strategy, digital marketing, your business plan, investor pitches, and more.
Come join our interactive, fun events offering the latest business intelligence and innovation expertise from California’s Silicon Valley and Stanford University. No boring webinars or stuffy seminars here - we’re dedicated to helping entrepreneurs learn how to start companies, raise money, and grow worldwide!
FREE TICKET OFFER: Join our free email list now for a promo code to attend our next workshop FREE: http://www.startupeventnews.com
Who are we? The Startup Council is a global California-based community service group for startup founders. We’re dedicated to providing timely, engaging events and services that help entrepreneurs build their expertise, relationships, and innovative new companies. We are friendly, diverse, and encourage our members to help each other to accelerate everyone’s startup success.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Scott Fox & your new friends at the Startup Council
p.s. We have a lot more going on than we can share here on Meetup. Get more details and a free event ticket if join this list now: http://www.startupeventnews.com
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- DigiMarCon California 4/3/25 - 4/4/25Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
DigiMarCon California – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in California.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://digimarconcalifornia.com/register/
Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon California, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media, advertising and business professionals in California.
Join them Thursday, April 3 to Friday, April 4, 2025 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.
Experience two action-packed days including keynotes, master classes and panels from experts and thought leaders with cutting-edge strategies and numerous networking opportunities. Also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. Attend in-person or online to access the next wave of digital innovation, including insights in AI and ChatGPT, marketing automation, content creation, growth hacking, social media marketing, SEO, and more.
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 - Face to Face with Investors 4/21/25Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Orange, CA
Join TCA Venture Group for their signature round table "Face to Face" sessions, where you'll get to meet dozens of local investors, diving deep into Q&A discussions designed to enlighten and inspire you, the driving force of entrepreneurship.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://lu.ma/fvgkg3c3
Join TCAVG on Monday, April 21 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Chapman University Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics, 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868.
The evening includes informative expert panels on Artificial Intelligence and Getting Funded in Today's Uncertain Economic Environment.
Breakout sessions with dozens of local TCA Venture Group early stage angel investors offer founders industry specific conversations around AI, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Software, and General Markets.
Plus, return of the "Valuation Price is Right" Startup Pitch Game - moderated by OCSC CEO, Scott Fox!
- Founders: You must register first here.
- Then apply to Pitch Here.
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!
