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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!

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8 nov 2024

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DREAM BUILDER '25

Builder.ai in partnership with StartupGrind present - Dream Builder '25! An opportunity to pitch your idea for a chance to win your own app build. Plus, you'll get expert advice, tools and everything you need to succeed. Share your big plans by answering 3 questions and unlock your chance to win big. A $40k app build 5 runners-up win VIP prototypes worth $2,500 Priceless support from industry ex

14 ene 2025

Virtual Event (Free)

SG Global Pitch Battle - US Virtual

Calling all startups from cities without an in-person pitch battle! If your chapter isn’t hosting or the dates don’t work, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Apply now for a chance to compete in a US Virtual Pitch Event, where you’ll battle it out with other startups to advance to the Regional Semi-Final on January 21, alongside chapter winners from across North America.

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Jessica Acosta

Director, Startup Grind OC/Irvine SmartSpace AI

TJ Kinion

Co-Director, Startup Grind OC/Irvine Sofar Ocean

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Google Cloud Startup Summit

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Startup Summit: AI + Fundraising

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Global Conference 2024

Virtual Event (Free)

Fundraising 101-ish with Vlad Cazacu, Co-Founder & CEO, Flowlie Technologies

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