SoCal Startup Day will go down in history as the day when Orange County’s entrepreneurship ecosystem came together in record numbers… — Profound Ventures. , It was the best tech startup networking event in OC EVER. — Randy Smith , This was one of the most important startup conferences of the year. — Brian Mac Mahon – Expert Dojo

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Southern California's Largest Investor Event & Startup Pitch Competition

Last years SoCal Startup Day event was a record breaker for our startup community with over 1500 attendees and millions raised by startups from that day alone. SCSD is the lightning strike that that will leave you with that networking buzz you've been missing. Get ready for SoCal Startup Day 2024.

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What to Expect

Prepare to be inspired and engaged as we host over 2000 passionate attendees and draw the attention of hundreds of seasoned investors. It's the perfect opportunity to forge invaluable connections with a diverse community of startups, venture capitalists and angel investors, all ready to collaborate and make waves in the SoCal startup scene.

Innovation, Networking, and Growth

SoCal Startup Day 2024 is not just an event; it's a celebration of growth and progress. Meet hundreds of investors, startups and resources in this jam packed half-day event. Enjoy multiple panels, speakers, pitching companies and award winning food trucks.

Secure Your Spot

Our last event sold out quickly; SoCal Startup Day 2024 is no exception. Secure your spot now to ensure you get our Early Bird pricing. Detailed schedules, specifics on panels and other important information to follow, and we will notify you with key updates as they are released and posted on our website.
Opening Remarks From Premier Sponsor
Mayor Farrah Khan, City Of Irvine

2024 Speakers
Community Panel

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Bill Carpou

Octane - CEO

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Cynthia West

Chapman

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Scott Fox

Orange County Startup Council

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Darren Eng

LAVA - President

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Tony Crisp

TCVN

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Faisal Mushtaq

TechCon SoCal -Founder

Angel Panel

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Xandra Laskowski

OSEA Angels - Founder

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Mark Kapczynski

Angel - Independent

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Pat Hwang

TCA - President OC

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John Bradley Jackson

Titan Angels - Founder

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Mike Krebs

Pasadena Angels - Chairman

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Shashi Tripathi

TiE Angels

VC Panel

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Karim Chehadé

Assurant Ventures - VC Partner

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Amir Banifatemi

K5 - Founder

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Garrett Gilbertson

SumVentures - Founder

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Gardner Smith

Ankona Capital - Founder

Other Speakers

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Chip F. Parker

LabX Ventures - CEO

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Brian Mc Mahon

Expert Dojo, Founder

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David Packouz

American Arms Dealer

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Digvijay Singh

TCA Venture Group - Chair

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Dave De Csepel

TCA VG - Vice Chair

SoCal Startup Day Schedule
June 12 2024, 12pm - 9pm
Hangar 244 Irvine, CA 92618

  • 12pm - 1:30
    Doors Open & Lunch
    Enjoy Orange County Most Popular Food Trucks and Networking
    While SurvivorX Begins: Lightning Round 30-Second Pitches (first come, first serve)
  • 1:30 - 2:00
    Opening Remarks: Mayor Farrah Khan & SoCal Startup Day Founder Stephen Silver
  • 2:00 - 2:45
    Community Panel
    Composed of organizations from around SoCal that support the Startup Community.
  • 2:45 - 3:00
    Speaker: Joe Daniels with Nelson Mullins - Setup Your Startup for Success.
  • 3:00 - 3:45
    VC Panel
  • 3:45 - 4:30
    Semi-Final Startup Pitches SurvivorX
  • 4:30 - 4:45
    Expert DOJO's Brian Mac Mahon: Scale Your Startup Like the Ultimate War Dog
  • 4:45- 5:30
    Fireside Chat: Brian Mac Mahon Interviews David Packouz
    The Real Life “War Dogs” Arms Dealer Who Won A $300 Million Weapons Contract
  • 5:30 - 6:30
    Angel Panel
  • 6:30 - 7:00
    SurvivorX Startup Pitch Finals
  • 7:00 - 7:30
    Winners Announced and Closing Remarks
  • 7:30 - 9:00
    Networking Cocktail Party

Event Location

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OUR SPONSORS

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INVESTORS

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

2023 SPEAKERS

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Lisa Walker

TCA - Orange County President

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Mike Krebs

Pasadena Angels - President

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Jeff Bocan

Okapi VC

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Darrel Frater

Visible Hands VC

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John Bradley Jackson

Titan Angels

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Anshuman Sinha

TiE Socal Angels - President

USC Marshall School of Business professor Steven Mednick will receive a State Star award from the TriTech Small Business Development Center.
Steven Mednick

USC - Entrepreneur Program

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Bill Carpou

Octane - CEO

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Maryam Edah-Tally

TCVN - President

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Vivian Shimoyama

Long Beach Accelerator

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Brian Mac Mahon

Expert DOJO - Founder

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Joe Rubin

Founding Partner, ARC Angel Fund

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Mike Stone

Venture Capital

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Reginald Grant

Business Strategist

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Darren Eng

LAVA - Executive Director

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Scott Fox

Orange County Startup Council

New Food Trucks TBA Shortly

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