November 1st, 2025 Update:

Excited to announce Wing Lam, Co-Founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, will headline a keynote conversation with Steve Silver founder of SoCal Startup Day.

SoCal Startup Day (SCSD) is on November 12th, and you’re not going to want to miss this one! Pitch your startup to hundreds of angels at this years Survivor Pitch Competion hosted by TCVN (details below).

Last year’s SCSD was a record breaker for our startup community, with over 1,000 attendees and millions raised by startups in attendance.

This year’s SoCal Startup Day is now the largest startup and investor conference in Southern California. Featuring hundreds of investors, founders and startup enthusiasts… As well as over $100,000 of in-kind prizes for our Survivor pitch competition winners (hosted by TCVN). The event will be jam-packed with festivities, exhibitors, investor panels, fireside chats, amazing food with SoCal’s top notch foodtrucks, and an open bar networking party. Don’t miss out!

Check out SoCalStartupDay.com for the most up to date information, the agenda and roster of speakers, and make sure you stick around for a killer closing party!

This event only happens once a year, and it’s your one-stop-shop to connect with every investor group, organization, and startup service under one roof. Say goodbye to endless networking events and hello to efficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity for an entire year’s worth of networking in just one day.

If you are looking to network and connect with Southern California’s top investors and startups, are seeking funding, or just curious about the startup community, this is the event for you.

Survivor Pitch Competition Details:

A chance to give your 60 second pitch is included with all tickets types. Hundreds will pitch only the top 3 will move on to the semi-finals.

Want a guaranteed pitching spot in the semi-finals? Skip the line and get the Pitch Pass. This includes 3 VIP passes, an exhibitor booth, and a Pitch Perfect prep meeting with angel investors on November 10th (Monday before the event).

5 semi-finalists will move into the finals and have 5 minutes to present – 3 minutes of pitchtime with 2 minutes of Q&A with the live investor judges! 2 companies will be chosen as this years 1st place and Runner-up winners!

Interested in sponsoring? Click here to request more information. Or take advantage of our limited base level sponsorship which you can purchase right here on eventbrite by choosing the Sponsor Exhibitor Booth Passes which includes 5 VIP tickets and stage time.

By purchasing a ticket to our event all attendees agree to our terms and conditions.

Ticket Options:

General Admission:

• Event access to all of the exhibiting companies
• All panels and speakers
• 5pm open bar (wine and beer)
• Networking party
• OC’s top Foodtrucks

VIP Pass:

• Entire day access to VIP Investor Lounge
• Full open bar
• Private VIP cocktail party
• Everything in GA ticket

Investor VIP Pass:

• Early access to event
• All day access to Investor Lounge
• Vote on pitching companies
• Must be an accredited investor
• Everything in VIP Pass included

Exhibitor Booth (Sponsor Booth) / Startup Pitch Tickets:

Exhibitor Booth Package (No- Pitch):

• 5 total VIP Passes
• 5 Minute Stage time to showcase your product or services
• Exhibitor Space (6 foot table and tablecloths included)
• Early access
• Everything in VIP Pass included

Pitch Pass + Exhibitor Booth Package:

• Includes all VIP Pass benefits
• Expert pitch coaching prior to the event (Monday Nov. 10th)
• 3 total VIP Passes for your team
• Exhibitor tabletop to maximize your visibility
• Early access
• Over $100k woth of in-kind prizes

Food Truck Options

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee

Pizza 120 Fast Artisan Fresh

Salt N’ Pepper