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OC startups news: A free community service of the OC Startup Council, this Southern California startups blog is the #1 publication promoting early stage technology and life science startups in the OC community. Members: Send us your News and Events and Jobs for FREE PUBLICITY. Read on for the latest news updates from around the Orange County, California high tech,... 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)

Irvine’s Quantum eMotion Announces Key Leadership for U.S. Strategy

Quantum eMotion America Appoints Former Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan as Senior Vice President of Business Development to Accelerate U.S. Expansion Irvine, CA, Montreal, QC – April 16, 2025 – Quantum eMotion Corp. (“QeM” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: QNC; OTCQB: QNCCF; F: 34Q0), a leader in quantum-powered cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Farrah N. Khan as... Read more →

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Posted on 04/28/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025: Apply Now for Global Recognition!

The 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) is now open for applications. The program offers startup founders worldwide a chance to pitch on a global stage for a share of US$1.5 million in cash prizes plus additional investment opportunities and growth support. But EWC is more than just a global pitch competition with a shot at life-changing prizes. It elevates entrepreneurs... Read more →

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Posted on 04/28/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: DoozerAI

Thank you to DoozerAI, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! DoozerAI: Build out your AI agentic workforce in days, not months with DoozerAI digital workers, which combine human-like intelligence with enterprise-grade control, delivering immediate value through purpose-built automation that works exactly like your business. They are a company of two co-founders. Both of them have deep experience in... Read more →

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Posted on 04/28/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Apply Now: Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition 2025!

WOMEN FOUNDERS NETWORK 13th ANNUAL FAST PITCH COMPETITION Applications for the 2025 competition will be accepted 4/1 - 5/31 Each year Women Founders Network creates a unique opportunity for Female Founders. What makes their pitch competition different than other fast pitch competitions is the valuable mentoring, coaching and in-kind sponsorships that they offer as part of the program. This individualized... Read more →

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Posted on 04/28/2025 in OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

April 26 Irvine Dream Run almost here!

Register now for the 2025 Irvine Dream Run this Saturday! Here’s your chance to run around the iconic Great Park Balloon at the 2025 Irvine Dream Run on the morning of April 26! Runners and walkers will have the option to participate in a 5K or a 3K – or both – in Orange County’s biggest park. The giant tethered... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Boosting Efficiency with AI for Orange County Entrepreneurs

Thanks to Premium Member SA Technologies Inc. for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup growth: Driving AI Innovation: How Orange County Startups Can Boost Efficiency and Accelerate Growth As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the business world, Orange County’s thriving startup community has more opportunities than ever to leverage AI to boost efficiency, reduce operational costs,... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Survivor™ XI SoCal Startups Competition by TCVN™ at OC Innovation Week 5/6/25

Startups join TCVN for the 11th Annual Survivor™ Fast Pitch Competition during Orange County Innovation Week (OCIW). All attendees will have the opportunity to present their 30-second lightning fast pitch to the audience for a chance to advance to the semi-finals. Join them Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at The Cove at UCI, 5270 California Ave # 100,... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: BizWatt LLC

Thank you to BizWatt LLC, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! BizWatt LLC revolutionizes project management for Land Surveyors and adjacent real estate markets with its B2B SaaS solution, Qfactor. Qfactor streamlines project workflows and ensures prompt completion facilitating first-call resolution. BizWatt, a privately held B2B applications developer backed by angel funding, specializes in serving land surveyors and... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs BIG OC Happy Hour with Top Partner Schools 4/30/25

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California invites you to an Orange County Happy Hour in Irvine! ​Come to meet entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, investors and friends of alumni groups and clubs including host Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of SoCal, and: Wharton Club of Southern California Stanford GSB Alumni in Orange County University of Michigan of Orange County OCMBA Accelerate Yale... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New Startup Ecosystem Job Listing: IBank Venture Specialist (CEA A) Opportunity

Check out this new local Venture Specialist job opportunity from the California IBank: IBank is looking for a Venture Specialist (CEA A) to join their team. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director – Venture Capital, the IBank Venture Specialist plays a major role in influencing and leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and program direction... Read more →

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Posted on 04/23/2025 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Amplēo

Thank you to Amplēo, a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Amplēo provides seasoned professionals on a part-time basis to help your organization reach its full potential faster. Amplēo’s team of fractional leaders have made the business journey dozens of times and know how to uncover game-changing opportunities and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you need the financial wisdom of... Read more →

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Posted on 04/21/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Don't Miss the TiE Investor Summit 4/28/25

TiE SoCal is excited to invite OCSC members to the TiE Investor Summit 2025. The Investor Summit will be one of the largest gatherings of startup investors in Southern California, and a a hotbed for Networking, discussing Trends, & Deal-making. Join and meet hundreds of investors worldwide for top quality speakers, informative panels, and high quality startup pitches. This year's... Read more →

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Posted on 04/21/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Member: Crisp® Brand Marketing

Welcome to Crisp® Brand Marketing, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! Crisp® Brand Marketing helps launch premium tech product brands with the DOSE™ method. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Marketing & Design Media They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart. Visit this partner to learn how they... Read more →

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Posted on 04/21/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New OC Startup Ecosystem Job: Esse Law Startup Attorney Opportunity

Check out this new local Junior Associate Attorney job opportunity from Esse Law: Esse Law is looking for a Junior Associate Attorney for Boutique Startup/VC/Fractional GC Firm to join their team. Esse Law seeks a motivated, entrepreneurial Junior Associate with at least 2 years of corporate transactional experience to join their boutique firm specializing in startup, VC, and fractional GC... Read more →

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Posted on 04/21/2025 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OC CTO Talks | How to deliver bad news 4/24/25

Talk about the conversations no one wants to have—but every leader must master. Delivering bad news is inevitable—how you do it defines your leadership. Join CTO Talks Thursday, April 24 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Seven Co, 5151 California Avenue #100, Irvine, CA 92617. Strong leadership isn’t just about making the right decisions—it’s about delivering the hard ones with clarity... Read more →

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Posted on 04/21/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2025! 6/2/25 - 6/5/25

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress is returning to the United States for the first time since 2009! The world's boldest entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and ecosystem builders from 200 countries + territories are landing in Indiana, USA June 2-5, 2025 for one of the most impactful and influential live connections of global entrepreneurship ecosystem players. Join us! Each year the annual GEC... Read more →

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Posted on 04/16/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Irvine's Makani Science Achieves Milestone for Cutting-Edge Respiratory Device

Makani Science Receives FDA Clearance for Groundbreaking Respiratory Monitor Irvine, Calif. – April 2, 2025 – Makani Science, an innovator in wearable respiratory monitoring technology, today announced that it has achieved 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and distribute its Makani Respiratory Monitor. This clearance validates patient safety, as well as the accuracy and... Read more →

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Posted on 04/16/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Be the Future of Tech: Join the KPMG Innovator Competition!

Are you ready to introduce your tech innovation to the world? Now in its fifth year, the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition is dedicated to bringing together the brightest minds in technology innovation across the US. If you’re ready to showcase how your technology can make a difference in the world, this could be your moment—to challenge the status... Read more →

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Posted on 04/16/2025 in OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Pixie Services

Thank you to Pixie Services, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Pixie Services is a mobile app that connects customers and car wash service providers, making the car wash experience more convenient. Their mission is to simplify the car wash experience for busy people, eliminating the need to visit conventional car wash facilities. OC Startups Directory Category: Consumer... Read more →

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Posted on 04/16/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

Tech Innovation Forum - Part of OC Innovation Week 5/8/25 - 5/9/25

The Tech Innovation Forum is where Southern California’s boldest innovators, disruptors, and forward-thinkers gather to explore what’s next in technology—and how to shape it. Hosted in the heart of Orange County, this flagship event brings together a powerful mix of founders, investors, industry leaders, researchers, and startup teams for a day of bold ideas, authentic conversations, and real-world insight. Join... Read more →

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Posted on 04/16/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

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