The MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops are the #1 technology startup accelerator coaching community service - both online globally and in Orange County, CA. 

MasterMinds meetups and startup peer coaching workshops are a community service for early stage technology and software entrepreneurs in Southern California and online worldwide.

Since 2017 our monthly startup events have served growth company startup founders and entrepreneurs across the US and internationally. Today we offer events both online via Zoom and F2F from our home in Orange County, including Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Orange, Lake Forest, Fullerton, and more. 

Our monthly startup incubator and accelerator workshops are a community service of the OC Startup Council and facilitated by best-selling author, serial Internet startup founder, angel investor, and nice guy, Scott Fox.  There are NO sales pitches and everyone has a good time.

MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops

Our Mission:

To help entrepreneurs and investors help each other so our entire community can benefit from more innovation, more creativity, more jobs, and more profits.  #MasterMinds members mentor, share expertise, and make friends to make the #startup ecosystem stronger.

Who We Help:

Our friendly group helps incubate and accelerate startup founders, early stage entrepreneurs, experienced executives, and anyone interested in starting or growing high tech or software-based entrepreneurial ventures.

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  Don't Miss Out!  For updates on new startup events in Southern California and Worldwide online, please join our free email list.
    
Plus, get a Free Ticket to our next #MasterMinds event when you sign up!

 
Master Minds Group Meeting Tickets

Next MasterMinds Workshop:

Every Month
A Weeknight 5:00-7:30pm US Pacific Time

Location: ONLINE WORLDWIDE via ZOOM!

OR - Face to Face In Person in Orange County, California!

See upcoming workshops here

These are NOT your typical boring workshops.  Our Startup Accelerator Workshops are interactive, fun, and offer the best networking, educational, and relationship building opportunities of any online workshop you've ever attended! 

These monthly workshops sell out every time.  Grab your ticket now before this one sells out, too!

 

WORKSHOP SPONSORS

 

Thanks to the Tech Coast Angels (TCA)

TCA is the largest angel investor group in the U.S. Since 1997, TCA members have been fueling the growth of innovative companies and entrepreneurs in Southern California with over $180 million invested in more than 300 companies.

 

Thanks to the Orange County Startup Council (OCSC)

These workshops are a service of Orange County's Startup Council.  The OCSC is dedicated to supporting early stage venture founders and accelerating high tech entrepreneurship in Orange County, California.  

Learn more and join for free to list your startup company or service provider in the OC Startup Ecosystem Directory at: https://OCstartupcouncil.org

 

You?

Orange County needs more entrepreneurs and startup companies to help support your business, right?  How about helping our #GrowthOC community-building service by sponsoring a meeting or two?  Get details of how you can benefit by sponsoring our Startup Events here.

 

Are you an Entrepreneur working on a software, hardware, or related high tech venture?
What Would YOU Like to Discuss?
OR - Want to Practice your Startup Pitch?

Let us know what issues or challenges you and your startup are facing. 

We'll be happy to help you work through them with the help of our friendly monthly MasterMinds Group.  (Plus you can get a FREE TICKET!)

Typical workshop Q&A discussions include topics like these: 

  • Incorporation

  • New Idea Brainstorming

  • SEO

  • Raising Money

  • Product Development

  • Content Marketing

  • Cyber-security

  • Website Development

  • Stock Options

  • Venture Capital Term Sheets

  • Facebook / Instagram

  • PPC Advertising

  • Outsourcing

  • Graphic Design

  • Hiring / Recruiting

  • Sales

  • Valuations

  • Publicity Strategies

  • Finding Co-Founders

  • Blogging

  • Seed Financing

  • Email List-Building

  • Automation

  • Productivity

  • How to Find Angel Investors

  • Affiliate Marketing

  • Growth Hacking

AND, any other topics that are helpful to you, fellow entrepreneurs, or your early stage venture.

OR - If you'd like to practice your Startup Investor Pitch, our group of fellow entrepreneurs can help you perfect it with friendly feedback. 

Share your Question OR STARTUP PITCH
for the MasterMinds Group Discussion here.

(and get a free ticket!)

 

**NEW: Startup Fundraising Office Hours Livestream!

Free monthly LIVE Q&A show for startup founders.

Join Angel Investor/Serial Founder/Author/Startup Expert Scott Fox for live coaching, Q&A, presentation deck reviews, and investor pitch practice sessions!

MasterMinds Startup Office Hours

Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Angel investors? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? How to find investors?

Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support livestream “Office Hours”. You can get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.

WHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at NOON Pacific Time (300pm ET/~800pm UK)

WHERE: Join us LIVE to watch, comment, and LIVE CHAT at any of these channels:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clickmillionaire
Podcast: http://scottfoxradio.com
EventBrite: https://mastermindsofficehours.eventbrite.com

Your Questions?: Submit your questions in advance to get valuable free advice.

If your startup question or investor pitch is picked and you join Scott live on camera, you’ll win a FREE ticket to the next Startup Accelerator Workshop! Submit your question here BEFORE the show: https://www.mastermindsforum.com/office-hours-rsvp

Join the free email list for reminders about the next Startup Office Hours!

 

Past Partner Startup Events

Thanks to our many guest speakers over the years! MasterMinds has appreciated hearing from Tech Coast Angels, Toronto Stock Exchange, Templarbit (YC17), Rutan & Tucker, Growth University, Knobbe Martens, Cirrus Insight, Zoho, and many more, including the special partner events noted below:

 
Stanford Angels Entrepreneurs

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs

Orange County Chapter Kickoff MasterMinds Meeting

Private MasterMinds workshop for Stanford alumni of moderated discussions to develop new chapter plans and events.

Online Via Zoom

 
Invitation Startup 101 Bootcamp - Jan 21 2021

Startup 101 Bootcamp: Legal & Fundraising Strategies for Startups

MasterMinds Workshop #46

3 hour intensive legal and financial seminar for Startup Founders presented in partnership with the McCarter & English law firm.

Online Via Zoom

 
 
Stanford Alumni Association

Stanford Alumni Association Orange County

MasterMinds Workshop

Entrepreneurship mentoring workshop for Stanford alumni.  (In partnership with the Stanford University, Stanford Law School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and UCLA Anderson School Alumni Associations.)

WeWork offices, Costa Mesa, CA
(Stanford & UCLA Alumni and Guests Only.)

 
 
Startup Grind Orange County

Startup Grind

Fireside Chat

With Afters Ice Cream Co-Founder Andy Nguyen

The new AC Hotel - Irvine, CA

SOLD OUT!

 

Thanks to these Sponsors

These firms believe in the potential of Orange County’s startup ecosystem.  Thanks to them for their support of our community service for local startup entrepreneurs.

 
These are REAL photos of a REAL MasterMinds Group Meeting. No MasterMinds were hurt in the production of this image.

These are REAL photos of a REAL MasterMinds Group Meeting. No MasterMinds were hurt in the production of this image.

What is a "MasterMinds Group" anyway?

As Napoleon Hill recommended, participate in a MasterMinds Group if you want friendly advice from fellow entrepreneurs and business owners.  Members take turns offering questions for group discussion in a workshop format.  The feedback and advice helps them accelerate their businesses.

How Can I Participate?

There are 2 easy steps you can take right now:

1. Sign up for the email list to be notified of future startup events in Southern California.

2. Register now for our next MasterMinds group coaching workshop in Orange County.

3. Sponsor or host an event.  Details here.

p.s.  If you are NOT in Southern California, check out Scott's original online MasterMinds Coaching Forum here.

 

How can I Benefit?

A MasterMinds Group is a tremendous, proven resource.  It can help:

  • Accelerate your startup to greater success

  • Incubate your ideas to develop realistic, cost-effective plans

  • Hold you accountable for achieving your goals

  • Improve your strategy and cost-efficiency by learning from others who have "been there, done that".

  • Enjoy your work more by sharing your experiences with friendly fellow entrepreneurs who get it...

Join us LIVE for a face-to-face MasterMinds Meeting soon!  It's world class coaching at an affordable price.

(Get more details here if you can help us by sponsoring any of these events.)

Join the free email list to be notified when discounted Early Bird tickets go on sale!

 
Learn more about our Founder at www.ScottFox.com.

Learn more about our Founder at www.ScottFox.com.

Who is scott fox?

The Host of the MasterMinds OC entrepreneur strategy coaching startup accelerator workshops is the CEO of the Startup Council, Scott Fox.  Scott is a serial internet entrepreneur, best-selling Author of 3 books about entrepreneurship, an angel investor, startup CEO advisor, and nice guy. 

He is dedicated to helping more entrepreneurs get their share of the digital business revolution worldwide through his best-selling entrepreneurship books and online MasterMinds Startup Founder Coaching Forum

Visit ScottFox.com for more here...

If you don't live in Southern California or would prefer online coaching, this is for you.

If you don't live in Southern California or would prefer online coaching, this is for you.

Don't Live in California? Or PREFER TO WORK ONLINE?

Join the original online version of Scott Fox's MasterMinds Startup Founders Forum.  Going strong since 2009, this virtual community offers you a private social network exclusively for entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and aspiring startup founders from all over the world.  Personally moderated by Scott Fox, this is the fun, educational group of supportive online experts you've been looking for!

Learn More about the friendly online MasterMinds Forum for Startup Founders...

 
 
 
 

Sponsors, Venues, and Volunteers Wanted

If you agree with the mission of MasterMinds, we'd appreciate your help with our efforts to incubate and accelerate more startup ventures and diverse entrepreneurs.

Please contact us here if you can help our startup events with sponsorships, promotions, venues, or by volunteering.  Thanks!