Agenda

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 12:30-7:00pm

11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840

Emcee

Scott Fox

CEO, OC Startup Council
Angel Investor
Entrepreneurship Author & Speaker

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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.
  • 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Opening Remarks

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

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

Steve Jones

Mayor of Garden Grove

  • 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

How to Find Your Co-Founder

A panel of successful local startup (co)founders tells us how they did it!

Abhijeet Mukherji

Operating Partner
CerraCap Ventures
Moderator

Matt Sand

President
Avalon Mfg.

Victor Macias

Founder
Santana Snacks

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Startup Pitching

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

Allen Goh

Technology and Emerging Growth Services
Withum

Amy Wood

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Most Fundable Companies

Vishal Arora

Managing Partner
VDOSH Venture Capital

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Snacks & Networking Break

  • Visit the Exhibit Booths
  • Mingle with the Speakers, Investors, and Founders
  • 3:30 pm - 3:40 pm

Partners & Sponsors Showcase

  • Sponsor Showcase

Ashish Saboo

Co-Founder and CTO
Startup Steroid

  • 3:40 pm - 4:20 pm

Startup Pitching

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

Glenn Rogers

Hangar 75 Venture Capital

Brenda A. McCabe

Strategic Advisor to CEO
Beyond Codes Inc.

  • 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

Building the Legal Foundation for Your Startup

  • Bring your legal questions for Q&A

Hayk Mamajanyan

Partner
Rimon PC

  • 4:40 pm - 5:00 pm

Interactive Pitch Workshop

  • Hear feedback on today’s startup pitches and strategies from our investor panel.
  • 5:00 pm - 5:05 pm

Vote of Thanks & What's Next

Jerry Heikens

Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies

  • 5:05 pm - 7:00 pm

Informal Networking Happy Hour at SteelCraft Garden Grove

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

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