What we’re about
OC Tech is a community of technology professionals in Orange County, California. With a network of nearly 8,000 members, the group provides a fun and supportive environment for embracing the startup culture, making new friends, finding investors, investing in companies, learning about cutting-edge technology, and generally being a good human being.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Whether you're just beginning your startup journey or are a seasoned serial tech entrepreneur, there's something for everyone. OC Tech hosts a variety of events focused on tech and entrepreneurship, including educational panels, industry-relevant speaker series, social events for networking, and more.
Startups in the group's network have raised tens of millions of dollars, and speakers have come from virtually every industry, including AI, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web3, Nutrition, Information Technology, SaaS, and even Wine Making!
The group's mission is to connect entrepreneurs with investors, students with mentors, and job seekers with employers, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are driving the future of technology in Orange County.
If this sounds like a group for you, then join us, and we will see you at our next event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Winners and Losers in the GenAI Revolution 7/15/25Needs location
Who rises, who falls? A live GenAI panel on winners, losers, and what the AI revolution means for your future.
RSVP for the event using the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winners-and-losers-in-the-genai-revolution-tickets-1422715894539
Generative AI is shifting power fast. Come learn from those who see it first.
Join them Tuesday, July 15 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603.
If you're building products, investing, or making career decisions in AI, uncertainty is expensive. At this panel, you'll get direct insights from leaders with years of experience deploying real, production-scale AI—people who see where the next opportunities are emerging.
Their backgrounds span AdTech, legal, privacy, recruiting, and infrastructure, giving you a broad yet grounded view of where GenAI is already delivering value.Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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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.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news - From Bills to Action: Clean Energy Policies in Motion 7/18/2518881 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA
Join Sunstone for the latest P3 Strategy Series event.
RSVP for the event using the link https://lu.ma/8opaccml
This week, they are highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships and how they can bring value to the community with guest speaker Arnab Pal, founder of clean energy nonprofit Deploy Action and CEO of AI-regulatory tech company Policy Pulse.
Join them Friday, July 18 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at 18881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 500 (5th floor), Irvine, CA 92612.
Arnab has extensive experience in clean energy at both federal and state levels. Previously, he was Principal Advisor & Consultant at the US Department of Energy. He also developed and executed $1B + decarbonization programs for the State of California with the Center for Sustainable Energy.
RSVP today to discover how P3s are creating new opportunities for private capital to drive growth, unlock government-backed projects, and deliver impactful returns.
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https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
