i got something for you.

The #1 thing I hear from introvert founders?

“I hate networking events.”

Or

“Networking events leave me exhausted.”

As an introvert, I hear you. So I put together a list of the best networking events in Orange County to help you skip the sales tactics and connect with people looking to grow their business authentically.

Download As a PDF.

No email required because I don’t believe in sneaky tactics.

Women Supporting Women Orange County

TheCove at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine (near Orange)

Frequency: Monthly, second Tuesday, 6-8pm Cost: $15 (includes refreshments)

Orange County Women in Business Breakfast

Ways & Means Oyster House, Orange

Frequency: Monthly, first Friday, 7:30-9am Cost: $25 (includes full breakfast)

Creative Women's Circle - Orange Chapter

Makery Craft Co., Orange

Frequency: Monthly, third Wednesday, 7-9pm Cost: $10-20 depending on materials

Women in Tech Orange County

Urban Workshop, Costa Mesa (near Orange)

Frequency: Monthly, last Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: Free

Mindful Networking for Women

Yoga Mat, Orange

Frequency: Monthly, second Sunday, 9-11am Cost: $20 (includes light brunch)

Orange County Moms in Business

Provisions Deli & Bottle Shop, Orange

Frequency: Monthly, third Tuesday, 7-9pm Cost: $15 (includes light appetizers, drinks available for purchase)

Orange County Professional Connectors

Location: DTSA (Downtown Santa Ana) - Artistic District

Frequency: Monthly, first Thursday, 6-8pm Cost: $10 (includes light refreshments)

Chapman University Community Mixers

Location: Chapman University, Orange Campus

Frequency: Quarterly (seasonal) Cost: Free with registration

Orange Community Business Breakfast

Location: Orange Public Library & History Center

Frequency: Monthly, last Friday, 8-9:30am Cost: $15 (includes full breakfast)

Old Towne Orange Morning Mingles

Location: Rotating cafes in Old Towne Orange

Frequency: Weekly, Wednesday mornings, 7:30-9am Cost: Cost of your own coffee/breakfast

Orange Creative Professionals Meetup

Location: Various creative spaces throughout Orange

Frequency: Monthly, third Tuesday, 7-9pm Cost: $5-15 depending on venue/activities

Tech Innovators Orange County

The Waypoint, Orange

Frequency: Monthly, second Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: Free

About me:

Hi, I'm Petra Cutri. I help introvert founders skip the sales-y BS, and scale quietly and confidently with smart marketing & systems

If you’re tired of pushing content, pitching in DMs, or pretending to be an extrovert to grow, but secretly wishing you were home reading—my systems are built to do the selling for you

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