Start Me Up! Bus Tour OC
Peeling Back the Layers of Thriving Dental Start-Ups One Stop At a Time
The most popular dental startup event is back and coming to Orange County!
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to explore successful dental startups with industry experts who can show you how to build and support your own scratch practices.
Visit thriving startups, and witness firsthand the journey from construction to becoming a successful startup within the first year of operation. Unlike traditional events, this experience allows you to meet and network with like-minded dentists, connect with top industry professionals and talk directly to practice owners about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they’ve learned.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with the top dental industry professionals. We know there's a better way because we've facilitated thousands of these transitions. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot.
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to explore successful dental startups with industry experts who can show you how to build and support your own scratch practices.
Visit thriving startups, and witness firsthand the journey from construction to becoming a successful startup within the first year of operation. Unlike traditional events, this experience allows you to meet and network with like-minded dentists, connect with top industry professionals and talk directly to practice owners about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they’ve learned.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with the top dental industry professionals. We know there's a better way because we've facilitated thousands of these transitions. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot.
Starting Location
HANGAR24 Taproom & Restaurant
17877 Von Karman Ave. Unit 110, Irvine, CA
17877 Von Karman Ave. Unit 110, Irvine, CA
Date & Time
January 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee
$49
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee
$49
Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration
9:00 AM
Head to Practice #1
9:45 AM
Head to Practice #2
10:30 AM
Head to Practice #3
11:15 PM
Head to Practice #4
12:00 PM
Head back to the Starting Location for Lunch / Final Q&A
What Will You Learn?
Learn how to start a practice from scratch and what transition obstacles can be avoided.
Get a better understanding of lease negotiations.
Financing tips and how to qualify.
What to look for in a dental startup lender.
Current real estate market and opportunities.
Discover the latest trends in equipment and treatment room design.
Learn how to open with patients on day one.
Get a better understanding of lease negotiations.
Financing tips and how to qualify.
What to look for in a dental startup lender.
Current real estate market and opportunities.
Discover the latest trends in equipment and treatment room design.
Learn how to open with patients on day one.
Speakers
Ali Oromchian, J.D., LL.M.
Founding Attorney of Dental & Medical Counsel
Brian Mills
Partner at Roam Commercial Realty
Gene St. Louis
Founder at Gene St. Louis Consulting
Ali Karjoo
VICE PRESIDENT OF DENTAL FINANCING AT BANK OF AMERICA
Greg Marinelli
Founder of designwise
Laura Maly
Founder of wonderist agency
