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Special Startup Pitch Workshop for OC Founders 11/14/24

Want to learn how to pitch angel investors and VCs to invest in your startup? The OCSC and the Greater Irvine Chamber are teaming up to offer a special F2F workshop to help local entrepreneurs! The Crafting Your Startup Pitch So Investors Will Listen workshop will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 4:00PM to 6:30PM at the Greater Irvine... Read more →

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OCSC Silver Sponsor: KPMG

Thank you to KPMG, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! KPMG is passionate about solving the business challenges that keep their clients up at night. The 1000+ professionals in Southern California understand KPMG clients because they have been there themselves. Contact: Ryan Youhan, Business Development - [email protected] - (714) 609-7069 https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/orange-county-1.html OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Accounting Thanks... Read more →

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OC CTO Talks | Michael Lujan, VP of Technology at NFL 11/12/24

Join The CTO Talks Series for the grand finale CTO Talks event of the year in Orange County featuring Michael Lujan, VP of Technology at NFL, in a fireside chat with Mansoor Bahramand, CTO at Revive. Close out 2024 with a bang as they dive into the world of cutting-edge sports technology and explore cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes environments! Join... Read more →

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OCSC Sponsor: Pegasus One

Thanks to Pegasus One, a returning Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Pegasus One: Epic software product development for Startups and SMBs, Mobile-first and Cloud-native intelligent applications. Pegasus One eliminates the pain and guides its customers throughout the process to develop and manage high-performance and scalable software products. Pegasus one focuses on software products related to online learning, logistics, and... Read more →

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Future of Transportation 11/14/24

Join Chapman University's Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics for "The Future of Transportation," an event where you’ll engage with leaders from the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. Discover the latest trends shaping personal and public transportation, including advancements in electric vehicles, energy technologies, and shifts in global transportation. Join them Thursday, November 14 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM... Read more →

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Tinkermen Lotto Report

Thank you to Tinkermen Lotto Report, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Tinkermen Lotto Report was created in an attempt to help more people win and share lottery jackpots. The Tinkermen Lotto Report officially launched on the internet on July 4th, 2019, and has continually grown over the past year, by adding valuable web-based educational content to its... Read more →

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Irvine's Revive Real Estate Wins Prestigious Inman Award

Orange County Startup Revive Wins National 2024 "Most Innovative Use of AI" Award Cited for “Groundbreaking work” and transformative power of artificial intelligence in real estate IRVINE, Calif., October 16, 2024 – Irvine-based Revive Real Estate, a leader in presale renovations, and its Revive AI platform, is the winner of the “Most Innovative Use of AI” award for its “groundbreaking... Read more →

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SAAS Founders - Don't Miss the Recurring Revenue Conference 11/7/24

SoCal’s leading SaaS and subscription conference is almost here for its 8th year! Don't miss out on the premier event for 500+ top founders, executives, investors, and SaaS experts (including 100+ investors!). In addition to panels, breakout sessions, and interactive roundtable discussions, the lineup features a fireside chat from Orange County unicorn CEO/Founder Tony Smith of Restaurant365. The outstanding keynote... Read more →

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New OCSC Sponsor: The Accident Network Law Group

Welcome to The Accident Network Law Group, a new Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! The Accident Network Law Group is a personal injury law firm practicing in Costa Mesa, CA. Their Costa Mesa personal injury lawyers help clients get the compensation they deserve. They cover cases involving car accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, and more. The Accident Network... Read more →

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Titan Fast Pitch - Entrepreneurs for Social Enterprise 11/9/24

Join CSUF's Startup Incubator to see which university, high school, and middle school students have the best pitches for their startups! The Titan Fast Pitch competition is the largest student entrepreneur pitch competition in the region. Join them Saturday, November 9 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at CSUF - Titan Student Union Pavilion BC, 800 N State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA... Read more →

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The Dark Side of SAFEs: How Convertible Securities Can Sink Your Startup

An article we liked from Thought Leader Steve Reale of Ulu Ventures: When SAFEs Aren’t SAFE As seed-stage investors, we at Ulu Ventures are lucky to cross paths with entrepreneurs who are tackling the next great set of challenges across the enterprise, consumer, healthcare, and sustainability spaces. At the seed stage, most of the founders we meet have mustered the... Read more →

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TCAVG is looking for #Startup deals (and new members)

TCA Venture Group is looking for early stage startups raising money. Are you a startup founder or team looking to raise capital for an early stage venture? TCAVG (formerly known as Tech Coast Angels) is the one of the largest and most active Angel networks in the United States with 400+ accredited angel investor members and chapters across the country.... Read more →

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Renewing OCSC Member: The Savvy Founder

Thank you to The Savvy Founder, a renewing Member of the OC Startup The Savvy Founder: Tailored for early-stage startups raising funds or those ready to scale The Savvy Founder offers strategic insights to amplify growth. Leverage their FaST method to navigate investment landscapes and lead with confidence. They promise to shorten your journey to success. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory... Read more →

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Withum’s QSBS Insights: What You Need to Know

Thanks again to Withum for their Platinum Sponsorship support of the OC Startup Council. To learn more about Withum's accounting and advisory services. please contact Allen Goh, Technology & Emerging Growth Services West Coast Team Leader - [email protected]: Qualified Small Business Stock Quick Bites Written by Daniel Krolikowski, Partner at Withum Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is one of the... Read more →

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Orange County's InMapz Teams Up with IBM Maximo

InMapz Announces Technology Integration with IBM Maximo. OCTOBER 14, 2024. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, USA. InMapz Announces Technology Integration with IBM Maximo for Enhanced Facilities Management. InMapz dynamic mapping and facilities management capabilities now available in IBM Maximo Application Suite. InMapz, the most innovative software company with the mission to ensure safety and comfort in commercial buildings, announced today that its dynamic,... Read more →

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategies for Solopreneurs 11/7/24

Join Orange County Women’s Business Center for an engaging in-person session featuring OC WBC consultant, Sarah Solorio. With her extensive background in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and operations, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their business. Join them Thursday, November 7 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Hera Hub, 16480 Bake... Read more →

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Webinar: AI and CANVA Creative Content for Social Media 11/5/24

Explore the potential of AI in enhancing your social media content. Join Score Orange County and Roni Ramos, as they delve into how artificial intelligence can automate and refine the creation of engaging text, captivating visuals, and personalized posts. Join them Tuesday, November 5 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM online. Learn how to use AI tools to produce dynamic content that... Read more →

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Executive Success Strategies - Craig Cooke 11/6/24

Founders Success Event with Craig Cooke, Founder & CEO of C-Squared Professional Consulting Craig Cooke is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created. Join them Wednesday, November 6 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at One Digital Office, 7755 Irvine... Read more →

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategies for Solopreneurs 11/7/24

Join Orange County Women’s Business Center at Hera Hub Irvine, a vibrant coworking space and dynamic business accelerator, for an engaging in-person session featuring the esteemed OC WBC consultant, Sarah Solorio. With her extensive background in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and operations, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their business.... Read more →

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New OCSC Startup Member: PerkSpring

Welcome to PerkSpring, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! PerkSpring uses blockchain technology to help retailers and membership organizations manage the eligibility of discounts and coupons. PerkSpring is a Web3 company building a solution to help retailers and membership organizations. These companies provide exclusive discounts and promo codes to members and key customers. Unfortunately, these codes and discounts... Read more →

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