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See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
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- Motivating teams with Stock Option Plans 10/30/24Link visible for attendees
Unlock the Power of Stock Incentives: Practical Strategies for Founders
Stock incentives present a rare opportunity for team members to participate in life-changing wealth creation, yet many founders struggle to fully harness their potential.
RSVP for the Event using this link - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VTWh9QXIQVmx_9YYmot1Yg
Join TCA Venture Group & Cake Equity Wednesday, October 30 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM via Zoom.
At Cake, they believe that stock incentives can be a game-changer for motivating teams and driving company growth—if used correctly.
Join them for an in-depth session designed specifically for tech founders. Learn how to make stock incentives simple, effective, and engaging, while avoiding common pitfalls. They’ll explore essential strategies for implementing stock incentive plans that resonate with your team and fuel company success.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Webinar: AI and CANVA Creative Content for Social Media 11/5/24Link visible for attendees
Explore the potential of AI in enhancing your social media content.
Join Score Orange County and Roni Ramos, as they delve into how artificial intelligence can automate and refine the creation of engaging text, captivating visuals, and personalized posts.
RSVP for the Event using this link -https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000002GWpB
Join them Tuesday, November 5 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM online.
Learn how to use AI tools to produce dynamic content that aims to connect with your audience.
This webinar will introduce innovative techniques for crafting compelling narratives and visuals designed to catch the eye and encourage engagement. Suitable for marketers and content creators at any level of expertise, this session helps you leverage the latest AI technology to enrich your social media strategy.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - OC Impact Conference 11/6/24UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, Irvine, CA
Please join University Lab Partners and CHOC Research Institute for the OC IMPACT Conference!
An event where the brightest minds in research, healthcare, and data science converge with industry leaders and decision-makers from the life sciences, medical device sectors, and hospitals.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://ocimpact.splashthat.com/
Join them Wednesday, November 6 from 8:15AM to 5:00PM at the UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, Irvine, CA.
This is your chance to connect with top innovators, investors, and executives, expanding your network and engaging in meaningful discussions on cutting-edge innovations and their impact.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - Executive Success Strategies - Craig Cooke 11/6/24One Digital Office, Irvine, CA
Founders Success Event with Craig Cooke, Founder & CEO of C-Squared Professional Consulting
THIS IS A PAID EVENT – YOU MUST BUY A TICKET USING THE LINK. https://lu.ma/y10ihif5
Craig Cooke is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created.
Join them Wednesday, November 6 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at One Digital Office, 7755 Irvine Center Drive, 5th floor, Irvine, CA 92618.
With extremely limited resources of $1,300 and an Apple computer, he started RhythmNet.com with a couple friends from college. Over the years of struggle, adaptation, and repositioning the brand, “Rhythm“ was sold to a world-class digital creative agency in 2019. Craig stayed with the company for just over 3 years, completing a 26-year marathon of running the company as CEO.
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