Agenda

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.

Anshuman Sinha

Co-Founder & CEO
Startup Steroid

Stephanie Klopfenstein

City Council Member
Garden Grove

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

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

Snacks & Networking Break

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

Partners & Sponsors Showcase

  • Sponsor Showcase

Ashish Saboo

Co-Founder and CTO
Startup Steroid

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

TBD

  • Bring your important startup legal questions for free Q&A!

Hayk Mamajanyan

Partner
Rimon PC

Interactive Pitch Workshop

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

Vote of Thanks & What's Next

Jerry Heikens

Founder/CEO
JTH Strategies

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.

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

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.