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Welcome to the OC Startup Council's friendly local Orange County list of public events for entrepreneurs, marketers, technologists, growth company founders, and small business owners! Submit your events, too!
We offer a free curated list of Orange County's best small business, Internet marketing, technology, life sciences, and startup events to help you start and grow your business. Join us to learn about the latest technology opportunities, Internet marketing strategies, apps, technology, and tools, make valuable new business connections, and have some fun, too.
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See all- ABAOC Summer Business Mixer and Membership Drive 7/30/25Lincoln Experience Center - Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Come, Network, Mingle, Learn and have Fun!
RSVP for the event using the link https://abaoc.org/events/#!event/register/2025/7/30/summer-mixer
ABAOC invites you to this year’s Summer Business Mixer and Membership Drive.
Join them Wednesday, July 30 from 05:30PM to 07:30PM at Lincoln Experience Center -Fashion Island, 139 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Enjoy a delicious spread of delectable refreshments and spirits while networking with Orange County’s vibrant business community.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Sizzlin' Strategies: Summer Workshop for AI & Digital Marketing 7/9/25 - 7/30/25Link visible for attendees
4-part online training series, focused on covering marketing for small businesses.
RSVP for the Event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sizzlin-strategies-summer-workshop-for-ai-digital-marketing-tickets-1345779044349
Sizzlin’ Strategies: Summer Workshop for AI & Digital Marketing is a 4-part online training series, focused on covering marketing for entrepreneurs in their first few years in business.
Join them Wednesday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30PM all session will be held via Zoom.
At the end of the program, participants will better understand branding and positioning for long-term success, strategies for digital marketing and lead generation, advanced understanding of customer engagement and relationship building, and a mastery of sales strategies and conversion optimization.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - AI in Recruiting and Hiring 7/31/25Link visible for attendees
The Long Beach Accelerator has launched an AI Business Use Case Initiative, sponsored by CSU, to engage startup tech founders and small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence in business.
RSVP for the event using the link https://lu.ma/pbl32h5l
They are creating a community focused on leveraging AI for business applications.
Join them Thursday, July 31 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM via Zoom.
Join them monthly as they connect you with tech experts, demo AI business use cases, and welcome all level of experts and learners in their peer-to-peer learning process.
You're invited to an engaging online webinar with Travis McBurney from the McBurney Group on AI in Recruiting and Hiring. Whether you're a startup founder, entrepreneur, or just curious about the latest in innovation, this session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition 8/1/25UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine, CA
Join the TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition - a national platform celebrating bold women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and redefining innovation.
RSVP for the event using the link- https://trailblazerspitch.eventbrite.com/?aff=OCstartup
Hosted by the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, CalAsian Foundation and NationalACE, this live event brings together investors, business leaders, and changemakers to uplift the next generation of visionary founders.
Join them Friday, August 1 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Avenue # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
These founders will pitch their companies to a panel of respected judges in front of a live audience of business professionals, investors, and advocates—and you’re invited to be part of it. They think your members would love the energy, inspiration, and opportunity to connect with other ambitious professionals and local innovators. Various investors outside of their judges panel will be present at the event, so there are many connections and investments that can be made beyond the competition.
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