AI for Social Impact in OC: A Founders' Roundtable Lunch | OC Tech Week
AI is changing how we build. What does that mean for ventures built to do good in Orange County and beyond?
Join us for an informal, intimate roundtable lunch for local founders (and founders-to-be), educators, nonprofit leaders, students, and changemakers exploring the intersection of AI + social impact.
We'll swap ideas on:
How mission-driven founders are using AI today
Opportunities and considerations in using AI to further social impact
Where we can collaborate, support each other, and build together
Who should join: social entrepreneurs, startup founders, nonprofit and community leaders, educators, and anyone curious about using tech and AI for good in OC.
Lunch details: Plan a little time to pick up your food (food hall style) and look for a sign for our group.
This is a small, conversation-first gathering, so please register to save your seat. Part of OC Tech Week.
Please add yourself to the waitlist in case the event fills up!
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About OC Tech Week
OC Tech Week (#OCTW) runs October 19–24, 2026, with community-hosted events across Orange County. Led by the OC Startup Council and regional partners, it brings founders, investors and innovators together to celebrate the region's tech community. https://octechweek.com | @octechweek
About Herb & Ranch
Chef Brian Malarkey's micro food hall at UCI Research Park in Irvine, with five stations for breakfast and lunch (burritos, sandwiches, poke bowls, greens and grains) in a modern farmhouse setting. herbandranch.com | @herbandranch
About Innov8social
Innov8social creates content and experiences to make social entrepreneurship more actionable, transformative, and inclusive. We convene Impactathon events, a licensable social impact hackathon gathering, and have released a children's book series, Pineapple Friends, to engage young learners in problem solving, SEL, and design thinking. https://innov8social.com | @innov8social