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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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Posted on 08/16/2018 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Deals, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup Events, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Pitch Winners, OC Startup Resources, OC Startups Raising Money, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Sunstone Management Announces Partnership with the City of Irvine on the Irvine Accelerator

Irvine City Council Approves Letter Of Intent With Sunstone Management For Early-Stage Business Accelerator IRVINE – The Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent at its Tuesday, Sept. 12, meeting to work with Sunstone Management Inc. in creation of an Irvine Accelerator for early-stage, high-tech entrepreneurs. The proposal came from Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan after a year of... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Nelson Mullins Announces Recognition in Q2 Pitchbook Rankings

Nelson Mullins’ Venture Capital Team Recognized in Q2 Pitchbook Rankings Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q2 2023 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad. Notably, PitchBook Data, Inc. ranked Nelson Mullins in the... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

The 11th Annual CSUF Titan Fast Pitch Competition is Here!

Calling All SoCal Students, Win Up to $5,000 in 90 Seconds! Are you a student in middle school, high school, or college/university? Do you have a world-changing idea? Share it for your chance to win BIG cash and in-kind awards! Students from all over SoCal's universities/colleges, high schools and middle schools have the opportunity to create and submit a 90... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Elevate your Startup Game on Oct 11 in Garden Grove!

The Startup Game Changer Summit 3.0 is your gateway to unlocking unparalleled opportunities, connections, and knowledge that will propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. Are you ready to ignite your startup's success? At SGC Summit 3.0, we're assembling a powerhouse of early-stage startups, visionary entrepreneurs, industry trailblazers, and dozens of early stage investors all under one roof - and... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Become a Mentor/Judge at the UCI AI Innovation Challenge!

The ANTrepreneur Center is currently looking for mentors, speakers, judges, and sponsors to support the AI Innovation Challenge. In today’s technological landscape, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting paradigms and redefining possibilities across all aspects of life. The application of AI offers near-limitless capabilities that foster innovation and drive progress. To harness this powerful technology, the UCI ANTrepreneur... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New Startup Job Listing: Cake Equity Partnerships Specialist Opportunity

Check out this new Partnerships Specialist job opportunity from Cake Equity: Cake Equity is looking for a Partnerships Specialist to join their team. Role and Mission Overview: Evangelism & Representation: Customer love is how we win. Think you can walk the talk? We'll need you to spread the word about our platform and help empower startups and our partners through... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

The 21st World Korean Business Convention 10/11/23 -10/14/23

Hosted by: Korean American Chamber of Commerce USA, Overseas Koreans Agency, The World Korean Business Convention Organized by: Korean American Chamber of Commerce Orange County (KACCOC), Maeil Business News·MBN, Korea Federation of SMEs: KBIZ Join them Wednesday, October 11 to Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Anaheim Convention Center, Orange County, USA. The Convention has been... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Investor Listing: Hangar 75 Ventures

Thank you to Hangar 75 Ventures, a renewing startup investor in the OC Startup Council Startup Ecosystem Directory: Incubators & Accelerators: Hangar 75 Ventures - Irvine They're an asset factory producing a flow of ventures they found and grow and find a home through corporate tuck-ins. Their proven execution capability increases chance of an exit and in a shorter time... Read more →

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Posted on 09/27/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Investors, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

OCSC New Supporting Member: StartupInvestorsDirectory.com

Welcome to StartupInvestorsDirectory.com, a new Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council. StartupInvestorsDirectory.com offers a proprietary database of 3000+ VCs, angel investors, syndicates, and lenders to make your startup fundraising faster and more efficient. Their powerful search tools help Members find quality investor leads to personalize your pitches and turn them in to "warm emails" instead. Filter investors by Keyword,... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

U.S. Tax Research & Experimental Capitalization Requirement - What You Need to Know

Thanks to OCSC Platinum Sponsor Withum for this valuable information about the technology industry: Five Surprises About the U.S. Tax Research & Experimental Capitalization Requirement Written by Lynn M. Mucenski-Keck, Principal Many were hopeful for U.S. tax legislation ensuring businesses could continue to fully deduct their research and experimental (“R&E”) expenditures in the 2022 taxable year. Senator Margaret Hassan (D-NH)... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OC's RevHub Receives $400K From The Samueli Foundation

RevHub Receives $400K in Support of Climate Action Business Incubation RevFund is excited to announce that RevHub has received $400K from the Samueli Foundation to build out the AgTech/Food Systems track of the RevHub Climate Action Business Incubator (CABI). RevHub will partner with the Orange County Hunger Alliance (OCHA) to engage communities in planning and to provide use-inspiration. The Samueli... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Member: The Mackenzie Group

Thank you to The Mackenzie Group, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council. The Mackenzie Group focuses on accelerating growth for businesses, from startups to established companies while utilizing a process leveraging the interplay of Vision, Leadership and Execution: VISION: Setting Direction and Purpose LEADERSHIP: Building and Aligning Capabilities EXECUTION: Accelerating Revenue via Collaboration and Extreme Customer Focus They... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Pismo Ventures’ B2X Startup Symposium 2023 - Register Today!

Pismo Ventures’ Startup Symposium is for B2X - B2B, B2C, B2B2B, B2B2C, B2G, & C2C (this event is not life sciences) startup companies. The symposium offers startups one the biggest opportunities to raise capital. Exposure to investors, investor groups and VCs from across the nation Investor exposure could lead to significant investments for your company as it has been the... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

How to find high tech recruits in Orange County

Hiring is competitive in Orange County, especially for high tech jobs like programmers, developers, engineers, and other technical talent. Posting job openings on our OC tech jobs board listings can help. We’re dedicated to helping grow the Orange County technology startup ecosystem. Our blog attracts a highly targeted, growing, and professional audience, including many job seekers. You can list the... Read more →

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Posted on 09/25/2023 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

SoCal Startup Day is back! 11/8/23

Largest Event of The Year by SoCal Startup Day! After quite the hiatus, the buzz for networking events is back stronger than ever. Brace yourselves, because the wait is over! Join them Wednesday, November 8 from 2:00PM to 9:30PM at The OC Great Park, Main Hangar, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618. Do not miss this years SoCal Startup... Read more →

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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC New Premium Member: Kingsmen Digital Ventures

Welcome to Kingsmen Digital Ventures, a new Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! Kingsmen Digital Ventures was founded in 2016 and their technology has powered a number of startups and SMB's in OC & elsewhere. Their on-shore experience in Healthcare, Fintech and compliance including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, SOC2 have made them particularly effective in complex and highly regulated spaces.... Read more →

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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Coming Soon: NEW OC Startup Ecosystem Resources Chart!

Will your service provider, investment group, or community service be listed in the new OC Startup Ecosystem Resources Chart? If you're a current Sponsor or Member of the OC Startup Council it will! The OC startup community includes dozens of expert service providers, community organizations, investors, and more - all focused on accelerating our local founders to help make their... Read more →

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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

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

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, September 26 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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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Tech Coast Angels Face-to-Face with Investors Night - 9/27

Get ready to meet dozens of active, local startup investors at "Face to Face with Investors"! Tech Coast Angels is determined to forge a better world through vibrant SoCal startup ecosystems. Your journey matters to us and this informal setting is the ideal conduit for exchanging ideas and insights.– let's meet, learn, and inspire. Join TCA to meet and talk... Read more →

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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Member: WKG Solutions

Thank you to WKG Solutions, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! WKG Solutions: Delivers exceptional Working Software Solutions for your startup / business. They provide a unique mix of local and nearshore resources to seamlessly solve software challenges in any industry. Special Offer for OCSC Members: Silver - 10% Discount on all services and Gold - 20% Discount... Read more →

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Posted on 09/20/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

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