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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)

OCSC New Silver Sponsor: Orrick

Thank you to Orrick, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Orrick is a tech-focused, full-service law firm passionate about entrepreneurship and guiding startups. They work intimately with over 4,000 technology companies and over 400 investors. In the last 2 years, Orrick closed over 2,000+ deals raising over US$80 billion for its clients in 60+ countries. They leverage the... Read more →

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Posted on 06/23/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Startups: Apply by June 30 for the 2025 EWC!

Calling All Founders - especially "Astropreneurs" – Time is Running Out! All Entrepreneurs: Apply by June 30 for the 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Are you ready to take your venture to the global stage? The clock is ticking to apply for the Entrepreneurship World Cup—one of the world’s largest pitch competitions with US$1.5 million in prizes, investment opportunities, and... Read more →

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Posted on 06/23/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

The Real Numbers Behind Female-Led Startups

An article we liked from Thought Leaders Jo Ann Corkran and Loretta McCarthy of Golden Seeds: What the ‘2% of VC funding’ stat gets wrong about women entrepreneurs You often hear that female entrepreneurs receive less than 2% of venture capital funding. But there’s more to the story, say these experts. The narrative that women entrepreneurs receive less than 2%... Read more →

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Posted on 06/23/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

MEDTECH Frontiers in Cardiology 6/26/25

DeviceAlliance is proud to collaborate with their strategic partner, Axis Research & Technologies to bring you the MEDTECH FRONTIERS IN CARDIOLOGY. This panel event will discuss trends in the medical device industry’s cardiology sector with experts and innovators shaping the future of cardiac care. Join them Thursday, June 26 from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at Axis Research & Technology, 16662 Hale... Read more →

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Posted on 06/23/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Startup Company Member: UnionNavigator Pro

Welcome to UnionNavigator Pro, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! UnionNavigator Pro helps union contractors reduce audit risk, streamline payroll compliance, and manage union rules with confidence—at scale. OC Startups Directory Category: Artificial Intelligence AI Software They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map. (Get a listing for your company or organization in the... Read more →

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Posted on 06/23/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

OCSC Silver Sponsor: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

Thank you to Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation: Philanthropic Foundation by Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman to provide research grants for scientists. As Dr. Beckman stated "we made our wealth from selling instruments to the scientific community, so we wanted our Foundation to support... Read more →

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Posted on 06/19/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025: Apply by June 30!

The 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) is now open for applications. The program offers startup founders worldwide an exciting 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... Read more →

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Posted on 06/18/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Rise of Community Rounds in Startup Funding

An article we liked from Thought Leader Jonny Price of Wefunder: The *Community* Round Too many community rounds are not leveraging, or benefiting from, well... umm... community. We should change that. In 2022, Wefunder coined the term community round. As far as I’m aware, the term had never existed previously. We launched a website, made a (hilarious — you should... Read more →

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Posted on 06/18/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Find a Startup Lawyer - Free Introductions & Referrals for Founders

Want to find a lawyer for expert legal advice on your startup’s financing, incorporation, intellectual property, or litigation? Lawyers who specialize in startup ventures can be difficult to find. But the OC Startup Council can help. We can introduce you to expert startup attorneys free! Want to find a lawyer to help your startup grow or raise money? Have questions... Read more →

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Posted on 06/18/2025 in OC Startup Deals, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Optimizing Performance with Business Intelligence Tools

Thanks to Sponsor Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products: Which questions can be answered using business intelligence? Business intelligence helps organizations answer critical questions like “What are our top-performing products?” or “Where can we reduce operational costs?” by analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. BI tools empower businesses to make... Read more →

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Posted on 06/18/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Member: London & Partners

Thank you to London & Partners, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! London & Partners is the  business and destination agency for London – it is their mission to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: International They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart. Visit this partner... Read more →

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Posted on 06/18/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Can you Fix an Un-Investable Cap Table to Attract Investors?

An article we liked from Thought Leader Haje Jan Kamps: When your cap table makes your startup uninvestable This Norwegian hardware startup may be in for a nasty surprise when it starts raising funding The CEO of a Norwegian hardware startup shared a pitch deck with me that had an unusual slide: It included the company’s capitalization table — the... Read more →

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Posted on 06/16/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Sponsor: Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship - Chapman University

Thank you to Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship - Chapman University, a Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship - Chapman University supports entrepreneurs of all types, including faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. There are several programs entrepreneurs can take advantage of: a startup incubator, an accelerator, mentors, a female founders' group, events, work spaces, and much... Read more →

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Posted on 06/16/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Orange County's Novizant Delivers AI Voice Assistants Next-Day

The Voice AI Revolution Isn't Coming. It's Here. And It Takes 24 Hours. A small team in Irvine just served the tech industry a reality check Irvine, CA – [DATE, 2025] – There's something beautifully audacious about what Andru AI just pulled off. While the rest of the voice AI world has been serving up months-long implementation timelines like they're... Read more →

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Posted on 06/16/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Supporting Member: Portola Valley Partners

Thanks to Portola Valley Partners, a renewing Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council! Portola Valley Partners provides unique growth, investment, and M&A services to data-focused, emerging-growth software companies. Their model elevates companies' chances for success by establishing sustainable revenue and improving products while strengthening valuations in short periods of time. Customers obtain stronger, faster, and higher value exits. OC... Read more →

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Posted on 06/16/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

COASTLINE CATALYST | MedTech Pitch Experience 6/18/25

COASTLINE CATALYST is an exclusive pitch event bringing together leading MedTech founders, strategic investors, and industry executives for an evening of high-impact networking and innovation on the waterfront in Newport Beach. Join them Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM at HanaHaus, Newport Beach, CA. This curated experience features a handpicked group of early-stage MedTech startups pitching to a panel... Read more →

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Posted on 06/16/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Silver Sponsor: Ardas

Thank you to Ardas, a renewing Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Ardas is a premier outsourcing software development company with 19 years of experience, dedicated to delivering innovative and customized technology solutions. They have successfully implemented SaaS solutions and marketplaces for over 100 businesses across the US, UK, and Nordic region. Their expertise includes product design, MVP development,... Read more →

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Posted on 06/11/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The VC Blind Spot: Why Women’s Health Deserves Real Investment

An article we liked from Thought Leader Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal of Esse Law: Venture Capital is Failing Women’s Health, And It’s Costing Lives Investors are ignoring one of the biggest untapped markets in healthcare. Here’s why that needs to change. For too long, venture capital has dismissed women’s health as a niche market—underfunded, overlooked, and deprioritized in favor of industries seen... Read more →

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Posted on 06/11/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Sponsor: Kingsmen Digital Ventures

Thank you to Kingsmen Digital Ventures, a Sponsor 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. Fast,... Read more →

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Posted on 06/11/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Life Science Pitch Practice Event 6/25/25

Ready to Take Your Pitch to the Next Level? Join ULP for an exclusive Pitch Practice Event designed to help early-stage life science companies refine their presentations, receive real-time feedback from experts, and network with industry leaders! Join them Wednesday, June 25 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at University Lab Partners, 5270 California Ave., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92617. Whether you're... Read more →

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Posted on 06/11/2025 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

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