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OC startups news: A free community service of the OC Startup Council, this OC startups blog is dedicated to promoting the growth of early stage technology and life science startups in the Southern California community. Read on for the latest news updates from around the Orange County, California high tech, software, hardware, medtech, biotech, and life sciences startup ecosystem -... Read more →

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Small Business Town Hall 12/7/23

Join Mayor Khan and SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed in a discussion on resources, grants, and tools for local small businesses. Join them Thursday, December 7 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM (location given upon RSVP). Please join Mayor Khan in welcoming back SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed, who joined earlier this year from the State Department where he championed American businesses... Read more →

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Idea Fast Pitch / Feedback @ the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship 12/6/23

Join Chapman University's Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics for an opportunity to gain valuable fast pitch advice from a panel of local business experts and investors from Tech Coast Angels! Join them Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM at the Chapman University, Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868. Participants... Read more →

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New OCSC Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: BodyGate Ai

Welcome to BodyGate Ai, a new Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council! BodyGate Ai: Revolutionizing healthcare for seniors with personalized AI-driven health insights, preventive care, and comprehensive support, empowering them to take control of their well-being. The forefront of transforming healthcare through advanced artificial intelligence. Focused on individuals and seniors aged 55 and above, BG's platform offers personalized... Read more →

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OC's Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Announces $1 Million Grant

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Awarded $1 Million CalOSBA Grant for Inclusive Innovation Hub The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship was awarded the Accelerate California CalOSBA grant to establish an Inclusive Innovation Hub for Orange County. ORANGE, CA, USA, November 16, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics was selected recently as the... Read more →

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New OC Ecosystem Directory Free Listing: Lapple Ubell IP Law, LLP

Welcome to this new free listing in the OC Startup Council Startup Ecosystem Directory: Law Firms: Lapple Ubell IP Law, LLP - Irvine (And get a free listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory HERE.) Read more →

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Meet the Small Business Administration's Deputy Administrator - Tuesday

Join us for a special "Small Business Resources Roundtable" Tuesday in Orange to meet the Small Business Administration (SBA), the leading US government agency supporting entrepreneurs. The US SBA helps small businesses nationwide plan, get funding, and grow through partnerships, lending programs, and grants, as well as business counseling, disaster loans, federal contracts, and more resources for small businesses. Meet... Read more →

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OC's University Lab Partners Announces $2M Grant

Investing in Life Science Innovation: University Lab Partners Awarded $2M to Accelerate Scalable Ventures IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Lab Partners (ULP), a premier nonprofit wet lab incubator based in Orange County, California, is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of 220 applicants nationwide to receive a $2 million award from the U.S.... Read more →

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NEW: MedTech Mornings | Sundays | 12/3/23 - 1/28/24

Step into the world of innovation at MedTech Mornings, hosted by Medical Innovation Exchange. Join them Sundays, December 3, 2023 to January 28, 2024 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the Blue Bottle Coffee, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663. This event is more than just a casual meet-up; it's a nexus of inspiration and progress in the Life Science,... Read more →

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Archytas Automation

Thank you to Archytas Automation, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Archytas Automation is creating upwardly mobile jobs by building capital efficient micr o factories in underserved communities and sustainably supporting customers locally. We are partnering with community colleges to develop robotics training modules so future robotics technicians are prepared to support expanding automation needs for industry. OC... Read more →

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ABAOC Announces Induction of 2024 Board of Directors

Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) Inducts the 2024 Board of Directors at the Asian Business Association of Orange County Gala Anaheim, CA - On Friday, November 17, 2023 at the famed Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA, the Honorable U.S. Representative Young Kim representing California's 40th District inducted the Asian Business Association of Orange County's (ABAOC) 2024 Board of Directors at their... Read more →

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New OCSC Startup Company Member: ChipInPool

Welcome to ChipInPool, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! ChipInPool: Simplify Money Pooling and Achieve Shared Financial Goals. Money pooling app streamlines the process of collecting funds for various purposes, whether it's planning a vacation, saving for large purchases such as a home or business, organizing a surprise gift, supporting a charitable cause, or simply sharing expenses among... Read more →

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New OC Ecosystem Directory Free Listing: IPD Scientific, LLC

Welcome to this new free listing in the OC Startup Council Startup Ecosystem Directory: Software Development: IPD Scientific, LLC - San Diego (And get a free listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory HERE.) Read more →

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TieCon #AI Conference - Friday December 1

TiEcon SoCal is where innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry expertise converge, making it the ideal conference for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to connect, collaborate, and learn from the best. This year's event focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and features a stellar lineup of speakers, thought-provoking panels, and networking opportunities designed to foster growth and innovation. Distinguished speakers bring a wealth... Read more →

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Irvine's Nullspace Announces Academic Partnership Program

Nullspace Launches Academic Partnership Program to Drive Advancements in Electromagnetic Simulations Irvine, Calif. - Nullspace, Inc., a company developing simulation software for electromagnetic (EM) applications, is proud to announce the launch of its Academic Partnership Program. This initiative is designed to empower and accelerate cutting-edge research in the field of electromagnetics. Nullspace EM simulation software provides power and speed, enabling... Read more →

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New OCSC Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: ONSCREEN

Welcome to ONSCREEN a new Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council. ONSCREEN enables older adults to stay connected with family and caregivers using video communication on the TV, as well as providing an AI companion that can check-in and ensure your loved one is thriving at home. This also enable frictionless telemedicine visits from doctors, nurses and other... Read more →

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What is Your Startup Worth?

An article we liked from Thought Leader Joe Procopio: Let’s Figure Out Your Startup’s Valuation There are formulas and market multiples. Then there’s what someone is willing to pay. Tell me what your startup is worth. I dare you. There is no murkier exercise in business than figuring out the valuation of a company. This is especially true when the... Read more →

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Fundraising 101-ish 12/6/23

Join Startup Grind OC as they welcome Vlad Cazacu, Co-Founder and CEO of Flowlie! Join them Wednesday, December 6 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM virtually. Vlad will be presenting a quick and dirty fundraising 101-ish presentation. Fundraising is extremely time consuming and frankly can be intimidating for first time founders looking to scale their ventures. Not sure where to start with... Read more →

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New OC Ecosystem Directory Free Listing: SCORE Orange County

Welcome to this new free listing in the OC Startup Council Startup Ecosystem Directory: Consulting: SCORE Orange County - Santa Ana (And get a free listing for your company or organization in the OCSC Startups Ecosystem Directory HERE.) Read more →

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CSUF Announces Titan Fast Pitch Winners

Triumph at Titan Fast Pitch: Crowning the Winners out of the more than 300 Students who Entered This past Saturday marked the culmination of excitement and innovation as the Titan Fast Pitch competition reached its thrilling finals at the Titan Student Union on the radiant Cal State Fullerton campus. With a vibrant audience of over 100 attendees, the event showcased... Read more →

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Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours - Angel Investor #Livestream AMA Tuesday

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, November 28 at 12 Noon PT! Startup Entrepreneurs – Free LIVE Fundraising Q&A with Angel Investor/Serial Founder/Startup Expert Scott Fox Bring your startup questions to the Startup Council’s FREE founder fundraising “Office Hours” #LIVESTREAM. You'll get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help diverse entrepreneurs start, raise money, and grow... Read more →

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