Startup Game Changer
Summit - 2023

Second Edition

Tuesday | June 20, 2023 | 12:30-7:00 pm

11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Change your Startup Game for 2023!

Attend the Startup Game Changer conference to boost your startup, build new relationships with founders and investors, learn the latest growth strategies, and get inspired to tackle today's latest opportunities.

Startup Game Changer Events 2023

Join Startup Steroid, OC Startup Council, and JTH Strategies for the second edition of this exciting conference focused on helping emerging startup CEOs gain insights, scale their business, and access funding opportunities.

We also invite investors interested in meeting entrepreneurs, researching new ventures and technology, and finding promising early stage investment opportunities.

Who should attend

STARTUP FOUNDERS

Meet qualified investors, initiate new relationships, get your startup operations and financing questions answered F2F.

INVESTORS

Meet potential high-growth startups and learn smart new capital deployment opportunities.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Gain access to multiple founders, young companies, and venture investors all in one afternoon.

Agenda

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 12:30-7:00pm

11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840

Registration & Networking

  • Come join us in-person for startup expertise, networking, and fun.
  • No lunch will be provided, refreshments will be there during the networking session.

Opening Remarks

  • Welcome back to the vibrant and growing Orange County startup ecosystem.

Scott Fox

CEO
OC Startup Council

Anshuman Sinha

Chair
TiE SoCal Angels

Steve Jones

Mayor of Garden Grove

Startup Valuation "Price Is Right" Game!

Learn how investors value companies and make investment decisions. Four selected startups get to introduce their companies to a panel of experienced investors. The founder whose valuation is closest to the judge’s consensus wins!

Scott Fox [HOST]

CEO
OC Startup Council

Startup Pitching

  • Six pre-selected startup founders will get the opportunity to pitch to investors and attendees
  • 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Investor Q&A

David Friedman

Chairman
TechCoastAngels

Snacks & Networking Break

  • Visit the Exhibit Booths
  • Mingle with the Speakers, Investors, and Founders

Partners & Sponsors

  • Sponsor Showcase

Ashish Saboo

President
TiE SoCal

Startup Pitching

  • Six pre-selected startup founders will get the opportunity to pitch to investors and attendees
  • 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Investor Q&A

Janice Orlando

Pasadena Angels

Keith Yoder

Innovent Capital Group

Interactive Pitch Workshop

  • Hear feedback on today’s startup pitches and strategies from our investor panel.

Vote of Thanks & What's Next

Jerry Heikens

Executive Director, TiE SoCal
Founder/CEO, JTH Strategies

Informal Networking At SteelCraft Garden Grove

  • Join the crowd for a friendly after party at this fun outdoor venue. Cash bar.

Get Your Tickets

       Application Instructions for Startup Pitching

  • Only 12 Pitching Slots Available!
  • Startup pitching ticket provides a unique opportunity for startups to showcase their ideas and business plans in front of dozens investors.
  • The application process ensures that only the most promising startups can pitch.
  • The virtual profile (with optional video) for startups provides an additional platform to showcase their businesses.
  • Your application will be reviewed. If your application is accepted, you will receive a payment link to purchase your ticket. 
  • Four founders will be selected from the presenting startups to participate in the “Price Is Right” game, too.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with potential investors and take your business to the next level!

Startup Pitching

Regular Price - $499

$ 399 Early Bird

Early Bird Price valid till June 3, 2023

       Instructions for Investor Registration

  • Accredited investors are invited to apply for free registration.
  • Please complete the short form to apply.
  • Approved investors will receive free attendance confirmation by email.    

Investors



Display Table

Regular Price - $299

$ 250 Early Bird

Early Bird Price valid till June 3, 2023

Founder Admission

Regular Price - $35

$ 25 Early Bird

Early Bird Price valid till June 3, 2023

General Admission

$ 50 Early Bird

Early Bird Price valid till June 3, 2023

Event Sponsorship

$ 2,500


Tickets once sold are not refundable.

Questions about Ticket Types or Pitching? Please email us at info@StartupGameChanger.org.

Investors & Speakers

David Friedman

Chairman, TechCoastAngels
Managing Director, C-Level Partners

Joshua Y. Lee

Founder & CEO, Ardius
(Acquired by Gusto)

Keith Yoder

Business Operations & Investment Manager
Innovent Capital Group

Edmond Wong

Angel Investor

Steve Jones

Mayor of Garden Grove


Scott Fox

CEO, OC Startup Council
Entrepreneurship Author & Speaker, Angel Investor

Jerry Heikens

Executive Director, TiE SoCal
Founder/CEO, JTH Strategies

Ashish Saboo

President, TiE SoCal
Co-Founder & CTO, Startup Steroid

Anshuman Sinha

Chair, TiE SoCal Angels
Co-Founder & CEO, Startup Steroid

Janice Orlando

Pasadena Angels

Venture Capital and Angel Investors In Attendance

Tech Coast Angels, Sunstone Management, TiE Socal Angels, Stanford Angels, Wealth Capital Network, Okapi Venture Capital, Wefunder, First Rays, Slalom Ventures, Title 3 Funds, FP Ventures, Pismo Ventures, Genesis Bank, Cerracap Ventures, Cove Fund, Elante Capital, GEX Ventures, Coulomb Technology, Fractional Founders, Trust Card, Metz Capital LLC, Hangar 75 Ventures, CLAOC, and more.

Partners

Organizers

Get to the venue

REACH US

Garden Grove Community Meeting Center

11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840

Investor Registration

Startup Pitching Application