Idea Lab is always FREE

Santa Maria Location: Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 614 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Any questions email Bob at  President@Softec.org  – 1st & 3rd Saturday 9:00 am – 10:30 am

San Luis Obispo Location: Laurus College, 81 Higuera Street, Suite 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 – 1st Monday – 5:30 pm to 6:30  pm

Remote Attendee Link – Please join 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Idea Lab Voting

The button above allows you to vote on the ideas progressing through the Idea Lab meetings. In-person attendance is recommended, although remote attendance is possible for those already part of the community.

Idea Lab is your entrepreneurial pit stop! Swing by when you’re itching to get that brilliant idea off the ground. It’s the perfect place to meet your future business buddies, brainstorm until the coffee runs out, find some funds, and launch your way to startup stardom. So, pop in, gear up, and get ready to chase those entrepreneurial dreams with us!

Welcome to the Idea Lab, the perfect starting point for your entrepreneurial adventure! Here, you’ll get to qualify your brilliant ideas, connect with potential partners who share your vision, and set off on the exciting path to building your own enterprise.

Our events are crafted to guide budding entrepreneurs from the initial pitch through to concept and into practice. You’ll have the chance to develop your plan, assemble your dream team, and discover funding opportunities.

Whether you’re sketching out your first business model or looking to refine your pitch, the Idea Lab is designed to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Come join a community of innovators and start making your mark on the world!

Once you have your vision, team, and plan, move to our other SIGs to solve specific challenges in management, leadership, marketing, and development. You are welcome to attend as long as it takes to find your idea.