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See all- "Win the Future" Startup Pitch Competition 6/10/25Irvine , Irvine, CA
Startup Pitch Competition in Irvine – Win Funding, Mentorship & Global Exposure
How to Apply:
Submit your project via email at catherine.zhou@ecokmc.com or call 310.384.9160 for more information.Join the “Win the Future” Startup Pitch Competition!
Join them Tuesday, June 10 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM in irvine, CA.
Are you a founder ready to pitch your startup to win funding, exposure, and a chance to go global?
EcoKMC Global Accelerator invites innovative startups to apply for its regional Startup Pitch Competition.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Investor PitchPass: 1-on-1 Pitches, Real Feedback, Real Opportunities 6/12/252040 Main Street, Irvine, CA
Investor PitchPass: Real Talk with Real Investors
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Pismo Ventures and TCA Venture Group are hosting a new In-Person event that you don't want to miss.
Join them Thursday, June 12 from 4:00PM to 9:00PM at 2040 Main St 2nd floor Irvine, CA 92614.
Great opportunity for investor-founder face-to-face straight talk and increase chances for getting funded!
TCAVG members along with investors from many other investment groups will be attending.
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- Ethics of AI: Navigating Healthcare's New Frontier 6/12/25HanaHaus, Newport Beach , CA
Join GACC West and SAP for a thought-provoking and interactive panel discussion on ethical AI in healthcare.
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Artificial intelligence increasingly influences diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. As this technology continues transforming medical decision-making and data management, questions around data privacy, informed consent, and algorithmic fairness have never been more critical.
Join them Thursday, June 12 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM at HanaHaus Newport Beach, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
This 3-hr event at HanaHaus will bring together industry leaders to explore how they can ensure AI technologies remain ethical, transparent, and inclusive as they reshape the future of healthcare.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Cool OC’s 2025 Eco Fair 6/14/25The Great Park, Irvine, CA
Be inspired to get your next startup idea by attending Cool OC’s Eco Fair
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-cool-irvine-eco-fair-tickets-1369113367939?aff=oddtdtcreatorThe environmental nonprofit Cool OC is hosting its annual Eco Fair.
Join them Saturday, June 14 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the 8000 Great Park Boulevard Irvine, CA 92618 Venue at Palm Court Arts Complex near the carousel and Hanger 244.Park in Lot 2.
Residents will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience through fun, interactive booths and activities.
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