Agenda

  • 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 – 1:10 pm

Opening Remarks

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

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

Stephanie Klopfenstein

City Council Member
Garden Grove

  • 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

TBD

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

Abhi Mukherjee

Operating Partner
CerraCap Ventures
Moderator

Matt Sand

President
Avalon Mfg.

Victor Macias

Founder
Santana Snacks

  • 1:45 pm - 2:45 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
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.

Ashutosh Kumar - Jha

Expert Dojo Venture Accelerator

Vishal Arora

Managing Partner
VDOSH Venture Capital

Amy Wood

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Most Fundable Companies

Maeesha Merchant

CFOO
Colburn School

Allen Goh

Technology and Emerging Growth Services
Withum

  • 2:45 pm - 3:10 pm

Snacks & Networking Break

  • Visit the Exhibit Booths
  • Mingle with the Speakers, Investors, and Founders
  • 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm

Partners & Sponsors Showcase

  • Sponsor Showcase

Ashish Saboo

Co-Founder and CTO
Startup Steroid

  • 3:20 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
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.

Jasmine Jiang

Director of Investment
Sunstone Management

Glenn Rogers

Hangar 75 Venture Capital

Brenda A. McCabe

Next Act Advisors
Angel Investor

David Friedman

Chairman
Tech Coast Angels

  • 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

TBD

  • Bring your important startup legal questions for free 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

Networking Happy Hour

  • Don’t leave early! Meet more friendly founders and investors at the “After Party”. Join us at the outdoor SteelCraft Garden Grove venue nearby for more fun and conversation. Cash bar.
  • 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.

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

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.
  • 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 – 1:10 pm

Opening Remarks

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

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & COO
Startup Steroid

Jerry Heikens

Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies

  • 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

The Makings of a Great Founder: Investor Perspectives

What separates good founders from great ones? This panel will dive into the qualities and characteristics investors look for when evaluating founders. From leadership and resilience to market insight and vision, hear from top investors as they share their perspectives on what it takes to build and scale a successful company. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to align their entrepreneurial journey with investor expectations.

  • 1:45 pm - 2:45 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
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.
  • 2:45 pm - 3:10 pm

Snacks & Networking Break

  • Visit the Exhibit Booths
  • Mingle with the Speakers, Investors, and Founders
  • 3:10 pm - 3:20 pm

Partners & Sponsors Showcase

  • Sponsor Showcase
  • 3:20 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
  • Audience feedback and voting provided by the Demo Day app from Startup Steroid.
  • 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

TBD

  • TBD
  • 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

  • Vote of thanks by Organizing Committee.
  • 5:05 pm - 7:00 pm

Networking Happy Hour

  • Don’t leave early! Meet more friendly founders and investors at the “After Party”. Join us at the outdoor SteelCraft Garden Grove venue nearby for more fun and conversation. Cash bar.