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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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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.
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7 attendees
THE AI EDGE — Israeli AI Startups Shaping What’s Next 10/12/26
Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA, CA, USJATN Presents: MERAGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - THE AI EDGE
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/avvyfhkk
Join the Jewish American Tech Network for dinner and an exclusive evening of AI innovation, featuring Israeli startups at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Join them Monday, October 12 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Irvine, CA. Please register to see the exact location of this event.
Discover Israeli innovation, cutting-edge AI platforms and enterprise solutions, and see how these technologies are being integrated into existing products, engineering teams and organizations.
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5 attendees
The Asian Edge: AI, Operators & Capital - #LATechWeek 10/12/26
Downtown, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USAsian-led. Open to everyone. Built for people shaping what’s next.
RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/8PxWNHt3044s75YAonHo
Join ACE NextGen and leaders from Google, Seven Stars, and Blaze.tech during LA Tech Week for a candid conversation about building and growing companies in the AI era.
Join them Monday, October 12 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Downtown LA. Please register to see the exact location of this event.
Come for practical perspectives from founders, investors, and partnership leaders. Stay to meet the builders and operators working through similar decisions.
They will provide food and beverages.
Save 10% off tickets for OCSC members with promo code: OCSC
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1 attendee
California Economic Summit 10/13/26 - 10/15/26
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA, Long Beach, CA, USThe California Economic Summit is a convening of regional and statewide leaders from business, community, government, philanthropy, labor, and more to catalyze a New California Economy.
RSVP using the link - https://web.cvent.com/event/988aaaeb-9a07-4276-bec1-120907d05da6/summary
This year's Summit comes at pivotal time for California.
Join them Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.
In the midst of an election season, the Summit offers a timely opportunity to bring leaders together around a shared, practical agenda for inclusive economic growth, resilience, and shared prosperity. CA FWD’s focus this year has been supporting leading gubernatorial candidates and legislators to help them deliver positive change from day one. This year’s Summit focuses directly on this work—whether through breakout sessions or plenaries, Summit attendees will have the opportunity to help shape this critical candidate education and help ensure a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economy.
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5 attendees
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