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Startup Grind OC/Irvine is dedicated to helping our local entrepreneurial ecosystem thrive. We host events that help educate, inspire, and connect local startup founders, service providers, entrepreneurs, and those who love them. Please join our mailing list, connect with us on Meetup.com, and contact us if you'd like to be involved, too!

Upcoming Events

Oct 13, 2021 - Virtual Event (Free)

NFTs and IP, What Founders Should Know

How can crypto play a role in your venture? It’s not just about NFTs, or specific currencies. There are major trends at play. Protecting IP, completely new business models, etc. It’s SO early. Similar to the internet in 1997!
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Oct 21, 2021 - Virtual Event (Free)

Cap Tables and Dilution

Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal, Principle Attorney with Esse Law will share some tips for using CARTA and what founders need to consider when looking at dilution.
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Past Events

Sep 15, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Importance of Founders’ Mental Health with Patrick Riley, CEO GAN
Irvine

Sep 15, 2021

Cross Promoted (SGVirtual)

North America Summit
Irvine

Aug 25, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

3rd Annual Always Be Closing Pitch Battle
Irvine

Jul 21, 2021

In-Person Event (Free)

Its Party TIME!
Irvine

Jun 16, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

From a Marketing Agency to Software that Automates Customer Acquisition
Irvine

May 26, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Coming from Nothing to Mrs. Asia USA and Successful Entrepreneur
Irvine

Apr 22, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Hiring Tech Talent on a Startup Budget
Irvine

Apr 20, 2021

Cross Promoted (SGVirtual)

Before You Fundraise Workshop Series
Irvine

Mar 18, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Hack-a-thon Conclusion: BAM Website Relaunch Reveal
Irvine

Mar 17, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

It's Time to Elevate Your Funding Strategy!
Irvine

Feb 23, 2021

Cross Promoted (SGVirtual)

Global Conference 2021
Irvine

Feb 17, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Start the New Year with A Boost!
Irvine

Dec 16, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

By Any Means - Hackathon Judging / Finals
Irvine

Nov 18, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

UX Design Workshop & By Any Means Hackathon Kickoff
Irvine

Oct 21, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Charles Johnson - Reinventing the Commercial Industry, One Pause at a Time
Irvine

Sep 23, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

From Retail to E-Commerce and Building a Modest International Life-Style Brand
Irvine

Aug 27, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Always Be Closing Pitch Battle
Irvine

Aug 12, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

STARTUP GRIND SUMMER SERIES: Day 4; Events From Zero to Virtual in 60 days
Irvine

Jul 29, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

STARTUP GRIND SUMMER SERIES: Day 3; Finding Your Balance in Uncertain Times
Irvine

Jul 15, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Sustainable Farming & Health
Irvine

Jul 1, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Startup Grind Summer Series: Day 1, Black Founders Navigating Today's Crisis: Where Do we Stand?
Irvine

Jun 30, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Xandra Laskowski, Founder/CEO, OSEA Angel Investors & Xolas
Irvine

Jun 25, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

The Patrón Way (Online Event)
Irvine

Jun 17, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Women Navigating an Evolving Workplace
Irvine

May 21, 2020

Virtual Event

Entrepreneurship and Mental Health; The Psychological Price
Irvine

Apr 22, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Mentorship Month presented with AWS featuring Shelley Iocona and Hue Nguyen
Irvine

Mar 18, 2020

In-Person Event

Carey Ransom, President OC4 Venture Studios
Irvine

Feb 27, 2020

In-Person Event

Ann Carpenter, CEO - Co-founder of Braid Theory
Irvine

Jan 22, 2020

Workshops

How to Invest in Marketing that Makes a SPLASH!
Irvine

Dec 12, 2019

In-Person Event

Tech The Halls
Irvine

Nov 20, 2019

In-Person Event

Friendsgiving!
Irvine

Nov 12, 2019

In-Person Event

CyberSecurity and Data Protection for Startups
Irvine

Oct 2, 2019

In-Person Event

A Deep Dive into Google Analytics Presented by Google
Irvine

Sep 18, 2019

In-Person Event

Always Be Closing - Pitch Competition
Irvine

Sep 10, 2019

Workshops

EvoNexus, MENTOR & tDM - How to Develop an AI Roadmap for Startups and SMB
Irvine

Aug 7, 2019

In-Person Event

From Y Combinator to Irvine: Doug Hoang, Founder/CEO Enflux
Irvine

Jul 10, 2019

In-Person Event

Summer Party Featuring Special Guest Bryan Gonzalez (7th Crown)
Irvine

Jun 19, 2019

In-Person Event

Decoding a Career in Tech; A Woman's View
Irvine

May 15, 2019

In-Person Event

Entrepreneurs and Mental Health: Breaking Down the Stigma
Irvine

May 9, 2019

In-Person Event

Biotech and Digital Health Mixer
Irvine

Apr 17, 2019

In-Person Event

Kristoffer & Victor Co-Founders of Nui
Irvine

Apr 3, 2019

In-Person Event

Startup.AI Workshop - Why your startup should be .AI
Irvine

Mar 20, 2019

In-Person Event

Noel Durity (Twist It Up Comb)
Irvine

Feb 20, 2019

In-Person Event

Hue Nguyen (Co-Founder GDBRO Burger, Contestant on Food Networks The Great Food Truck Race)
Irvine

Jan 16, 2019

In-Person Event

Steve Glaveski (Collective Campus, Lemonade Stand, Author)
Irvine

Dec 13, 2018

In-Person Event

Tech The Halls - Holiday Party
Irvine

Nov 14, 2018

In-Person Event

Sal Aziz (Adaptive Media, Bouquet Bar)
Irvine

Oct 17, 2018

In-Person Event

Naushad Huda (Vincit, I Like This Grape)
Irvine

Sep 19, 2018

In-Person Event

Michael Won, Co-Founder/Marketing Exec
Irvine

Aug 15, 2018

In-Person Event

Paul Hadfield, CEO / Co-Founder of Revzi
Irvine

Jul 30, 2018

In-Person Event

Summer Party!
Irvine

Jun 20, 2018

In-Person Event

Nina Ojeda, Founder & CEO of PRÊTE
Irvine

May 16, 2018

In-Person Event

Michael Ungaro (Co-Founder, Kings of Fi$h & Principal, San Pedro Fish Market Enterprises)
Irvine

Apr 26, 2018

In-Person Event

DJ Swanepoel, Founder & CEO of Aimtell
Irvine

Mar 20, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Zack Swire (Good Grains)
Irvine

Feb 21, 2018

In-Person Event

Dr. Kyle Murphy (Founder, Tech & Innovation Exec, Entrepreneur)
Irvine

Jun 14, 2017

In-Person Event

Fireside Chat with Andy Nguyen, Afters Ice Cream
Irvine

Mar 2, 2017

In-Person Event

OC MasterMinds Group Coaching Strategy Meeting
Irvine

Jun 15, 2016

In-Person Event

Lane Rankin (Illuminate Education)
Irvine

May 18, 2016

In-Person Event

Tina Aldatz (Savvy Travelers)
Irvine

Mar 16, 2016

In-Person Event

Sean Ellis (GrowthHackers)
Irvine

Jan 20, 2016

In-Person Event

Justin Choi (Nativo)
Irvine

Dec 16, 2015

In-Person Event

STARTUP GRIND HOLIDAY PARTY (STARTUP GRIND OC)
Irvine

Nov 18, 2015

In-Person Event

Chris Avellone (Video Game Designer)
Irvine

Oct 21, 2015

In-Person Event

Andrew Bermudez (Digsy)
Irvine

Sep 16, 2015

In-Person Event

Chef Shirley Chung (TWENTY EIGHT Restaurant)
Irvine

Aug 19, 2015

In-Person Event

Jeff Jackel (BuzzMob)
Irvine

Jul 15, 2015

In-Person Event

Nikki Barua (BeyondCurious)
Irvine

Jun 17, 2015

In-Person Event

Grant Brown (Rant, Inc.)
Irvine

May 20, 2015

In-Person Event

Olenka & Adam Polak (myLINGO)
Irvine

Apr 15, 2015

In-Person Event

Joseph McCarthy (iPourIt)
Irvine

Mar 18, 2015

In-Person Event

Giancarlo Maniaci (Tapit & Smoji)
Irvine

Feb 18, 2015

In-Person Event

Damien Steel (OMERS Ventures)
Irvine

Jan 21, 2015

In-Person Event

Jeff Cruttenden (Acorns)
Irvine

Dec 17, 2014

In-Person Event

Danny Sullivan (Search Engine Land)
Irvine

Nov 19, 2014

In-Person Event

Doug Francis (weedmaps.com)
Irvine

Oct 15, 2014

In-Person Event

Tom Leahy (ONEHOPE Wine)
Irvine

Sep 17, 2014

In-Person Event

Hayes Drumwright (Trace3)
Irvine

Aug 20, 2014

In-Person Event

Travis Rosser | Kenny Rueter (Kajabi)
Irvine

Jul 16, 2014

In-Person Event

Christian Scheder (XPAL Power)
Irvine

Jun 18, 2014

In-Person Event

Marc Averitt (Okapi Venture Capital)
Irvine

May 21, 2014

In-Person Event

Winnie Sun (Sun Group Wealth Partners)
Irvine

Apr 16, 2014

In-Person Event

Cory Hudson Jones (Cryptozoic Entertainment)
Irvine

Mar 19, 2014

In-Person Event

Feyzi Fatehi (Corent Technology)
Irvine

Feb 19, 2014

In-Person Event

Peter Polydor (ERGO Capital Partners)
Irvine

Jan 15, 2014

In-Person Event

Chris Hawkins (SignNow)
Irvine

Organizers

Jessica Acosta

SmartSpace AI

Director, Startup Grind OC/Irvine

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TJ Kinion

LearningFuze

Co-Director, Startup Grind OC/Irvine

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Atlás Blake

Freelance (Open to Work)

Community Engagement

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