👋 Hi, I’m Taylor, a SaaS founder in Capo Beach. I started Tech:OC to follow the local tech scene after moving here from NYC. Reply with OC tech news, events, or to shout out your fav coffee spot.
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I stumbled upon this YouTube video today, enjoyed it, and thought I’d share: Laguna Beach California: Smugglers, Cults & The Dark History You Never Knew
Enjoy the beautiful week ahead!
🗓️ Upcoming OC Tech Events
Aug 3-7 · Young Entrepreneurs Camp - a launchpad for young founders
9:00 am - 12:00 pm · The Ticket 500, Newport Beach
Tue, Aug 4 · How to Hire: Talent, Recruiters, and What Actually Works
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm · The Ticket 500, Newport Beach
Wed, Aug 5 · Call to Arms for Power Builders - Special Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm · EvoNexus, Irvine
Thu, Aug 6 · OC CTO Talks x EvoNexus Irvine: Making AI Stick Beyond The Pilot
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm · EvoNexus, Irvine
Thu, Aug 6 · Founders Dinner: Omakase Experience
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm · Kaigen, Orange
Sat, Aug 8 · 2026 OC Tech Summer Bash!
11:00 am - 2:00 pm · Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin
Sat, Aug 8 · OC Cars, Crypto & Coffee ☕
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm · Laguna Woods
Fri, Aug 14 · Newport Beach Founder Beach Walk
9:30 am - 12:00 pm · Newport Beach Pier
📡 OC Tech and Fun News
🚗 Worth the Drive
Tue, August 4 · Ship Happens: Real Talk for eComm & SaaS Founders
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm · Bay Park, San Diego
Wed, August 5 · Startup Cafe: H5E Founders with Ilya Pozin (Pluto TV, $340M Exit)
8:45 am - 10:30 am · The KINN, LA
Sat, August 8 · Tech Roast San Diego: Comedians Roast Techies (also in LA the night before)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm · Mandeville Auditorium, La Jolla
💡 Want your company in front of 3,800+ OC tech leaders?
Until next week,
Taylor Trusty @ Tech:OC