About
About OCEAN
Orange County Executives and Networkers (OCEAN) is a networking group based in here in Orange County (California). We provide a platform for local business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs to connect, network, and collaborate. Membership is free.
We host regular events, (networking mixers, seminars, and executive roundtables, etc) designed to provide our members with opportunities to connect with other executives here in OC, expand their professional networks, and grow their businesses. We also maintain a robust and active LinkedIn group with more than 17,000 members who live and/or work here in OC.
OCEAN is Orange County's largest and most robust business networking organization
Who we are
We are thousands of Orange County's business leaders
The mission of OCEAN is to facilitate the development of meaningful business relationships and, ultimately, encourage growth here in Orange County. The group is open to all business professionals and industries and we welcome anyone looking to connect with others in their community.
By joining, OCEAN members have access to a supportive and dynamic community of professionals and business owners who are committed to helping each other succeed. Whether you’re just starting out in business or are an experienced entrepreneur, OCEAN hopes to provide a valuable resource for connecting, learning, and growing your business and your professional career.
OCEAN was started by Todd Herschberg in October of 2007 for one simple reason – there was a lack of great business networking in OC. Since then, we’ve grown to 17,000+ members who live and/or work here in Orange County8
OCEAN by the Numbers
LinkedIn membership: 18,000+
- 30-Day active members (LinkedIn) 10,081 (56%)
Email subscribers: 90,000+
- Email open rate: 20.05%
- Email click rate: 4.78%
- Email Click-to-Open rate: 6.93%
Titles:
- Director: 15.2%
- C suite: 13.6%
- Vp: 12.4%
- Owner: 8.8%
- Manager: 7.6%
- Engineer: 7.2%
- President: 3.6%
- Founder: 3.2%
- Chief Financial Officer: 3.2%
- Chief Technology Officer: 3.2%
- Senior Director: 2.8%
- Product Owner: 2.4%
- Chief Operations Officer: 2.0%
- Chief Product Officer: 1.6%
- Principal: 1.6%
- Contract Manager: 1.6%
- Managing Director: 1.6%
- Chief Risk Officer: 1.6%
- Chief Investment Officer: 1.6%
- Assistant VP: 1.6%
Industries:
- Information Technology & Services: 16.8%
- Finance: 15.6%
Engineering & Technical: 14.4% - Health, Wellness & Fitness: 6.4%
- Entertainment: 5.6%
- Government Administration: 4.8%
- Pharmaceuticals: 4.8%
- Hospital & Health Care: 3.2%
- Semiconductors: 3.2%
- Apparel & Fashion: 2.4%
- Professional Training & Coaching: 2.4%
- Real Estate: 2.4%
- Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space, Transportation: 2.4%
- Management Consulting: 1.6%
- Luxury Goods & Jewelry: 1.6%
- Investment Management: 1.6%
- Staffing & Recruiting: 1.6%
- Publishing: 1.6%
- Banking: 1.6%
- Consumer Services: 1.6%
Company Size
- Solopreneurs: 3.65%
- 1-10 Employees: 12.55%
- 11-50 Employees: 17.40%
- 51-100 Employees: 8.06%
- 101-500 Employees: 15.80%
- 501-1,000 Employees: 6.12%
- 1,001-10,000 Employees: 19.15%
- 10,000+ Employees: 17.27%
- Median Company Size: 230
Age & Income demographics
Given the high representation of senior titles and lucrative industries, combined with the geographic concentration in high-cost living areas, we can infer the following general trends:
- Age Groups: The presence of senior-level titles and industries requiring specialized knowledge likely indicates a significant portion of the group is in the mid to late career stages, suggesting a concentration in the 35-55 age range. However, roles like “Senior Software Engineer” also indicate a healthy representation of individuals in the 25-34 age range.
- Income Brackets: Given the industries and titles, along with the cities’ high cost of living, the income levels are expected to be on the higher end. Specifically, executive roles like CEOs and CFOs are likely in the top income brackets, while specialized roles such as engineers and accountants might range from upper-middle to high income levels.