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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)

How OC's Eyedaptic Raised $700K in Crowdfunding

Thanks to OCSC Gold Sponsor Tech Coast Angels for this valuable information about startup funding: $700,000 Raised in Crowdfunding: How Did Eyedaptic Do It? Jay Cormier is the founder and CEO of Eyedaptic, an Orange County based augmented reality (AR) eyewear company helping individuals with low-vision diseases see better and remain independent. Eyedaptic’s proprietary software stimulates natural vision and optimizes... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Irvine Tech Week Wrap Party - SUNDAY 3/26/23

Come celebrate an epic week of amazing events at the Irvine Tech Week Wrap Party! Join them Sunday, March 26 from 6:15PM to 8:30PM at Great Park Gallery, 280 Corsair, Irvine, CA 92618. Get ready to celebrate an epic week of innovation, creativity, and collaboration at the Irvine Tech Week Wrap Party! Join them for an unforgettable night of food,... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

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

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 28 at 12 Noon PT! Startup Entrepreneurs – Free LIVE Fundraising Q&A with Angel Investor/Serial Founder/Startup Expert Scott Fox Join us LIVE and bring questions about raising money for your startup! Bring your startup questions to the Startup Council’s FREE founder fundraising “Office Hours”. You'll get FREE expert Silicon... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Startup Company Supporting Member: Kachinga, Inc.

Thank you to Kachinga, Inc., a renewing Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council! Kachinga, Inc. is a mobile app and prepaid debit card program designed to help parents empower their kids to learn how to manage money in a digital world. Kachinga's mission is to bring financial literacy to the next generation. Our platform was designed with families in... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

How to Build a Branding and Marketing Plan for Your Startup

Thanks to OCSC Sponsor Blue C Creative Marketing Agency for this valuable information about branding and marketing: 8 Powerful Steps in Building a Branding and Marketing Plan for Your Start-Up A successful branding and marketing strategy is crucial for any business-to-business or consumer start-up. Without a clear target audience, brand identity, and effective plan, a new business may struggle to... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Member: ChangeUp

Thank you to ChangeUp, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council. ChangeUp helps brands create experiences their customers love. To them, it’s about creating experiences that make people feel, think, and act differently. They believe change is not a risk, it is the answer. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Consulting Marketing & Design Visit this partner to learn how... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Irvine Tech Week OC Startup Council Community Happy Hour 3/24/23

The OC Startup Council invites you to celebrate Irvine Tech Week with OC startup founders, investors, and friends at a fun Happy Hour sponsored by Withum! Celebrate Irvine Tech Week with startup founders, investors, and friends - Courtesy of Withum and the OC Startup Council. Join us Friday, March 24 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM in Irvine/Tustin (location shared after registration).... Read more →

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Posted on 03/22/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Gold Sponsor: Rutan & Tucker, LLP

Thank you to Rutan & Tucker, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Rutan & Tucker has been a pillar of the Orange County business community for over 100 years. As part of its involvement with the community, Rutan & Tucker has been a great supporter of start-ups and other entrepreneurial ventures. While the landscape and industries in Orange... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Early-Stage Founders Panel: Navigating the Road to Capital, Growth & Beyond - Irvine Tech Week 3/22/23

Sunstone Management is excited to host an exciting Founders panel at this year's Irvine Tech Week! Introducing their Early-stage Founders Panel: Navigating the Road to Capital, Growth, and Beyond. Join them Wednesday, March 22 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at 18881 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612. The early-stage founders panel will bring together four exciting founders that will share their... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Irvine Tech Week Sustainability Showcase 3/24/23

Hosted by Sustain SoCal, Executive Next Practices, the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, and the United Nations Association of Orange County Join the Irvine Tech Week Sustainability Showcase, a cornerstone event focused on supporting sustainable start-ups. Join them Friday, March 24 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Innovation Room at Fivepoint, 2000 FivePoint, 4th Floor, Irvine, CA 92618. This gathering will bring... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Withum's 2023 Tax Pocket Guide

Thanks to OCSC Platinum Sponsor Withum for this valuable information about Business Tax: 2023 Tax Pocket Guide The goal of minimizing tax liability likely drives a desire to discover new advantages in the tax law. If this sounds familiar to you, when planning for the upcoming tax year, a great place to start is with the basics. We can help.... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Founder & Investor Hike 3/23/23

By Limon and Young Founders in Orange County Add some zest to your day with a hike and networking at Crystal Cove State Park with startup founders and investors! Join them Thursday, March 23 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Crystal Cove State Park, Lower Reef Point Parking Lot, Crystal Cove State Park, 8324-8504 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: RTConfidence, Inc.

Thank you to RTConfidence, Inc., a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! RTConfidence, Inc. provides software and services that help enterprises create realistic product development schedules for high value programs. They use statistical probabilistic scheduling techniques that are proven to deliver the best possible timelines that businesses can rely on, as opposed to the traditional deterministic scheduling processes from... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

TiE Global Angels Investor Summit 4/6/23

TiE Global Angels in association with TiE SoCal Angels is organizing TiE Global Angels Investor Summit, one of the largest gathering of venture capitalists, angels, family offices, and individual investors in Southern California. The TiE Global Angels Investor Summit 2023 is an upcoming event that is sure to be an exciting opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders alike. Join... Read more →

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Posted on 03/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

TiE Global Angels Investor Summit 4/6/23

TiE Global Angels Investor Summit Returns for its 4th Year, Connecting Investors and Startups in Southern California TiE Global Angels, in association with TiE SoCal Angels, is pleased to announce the 4th edition of its signature investor summit - TiE Global Angels Investor Summit. Join them Thursday, April 6 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at Sheraton, 12725, Center Court Drive South,... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Sponsor: FP Solutions

Thank you to FP Solutions, a new Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! FP Solutions: Venture studio focused on investing and supporting early-stage hardware startups that provide capital in addition to full-scale engineering services for our startups. The team is made up of senior engineers and executive leadership from Tesla and SpaceX with a strong background in hardware and engineering.... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Member: TriNet

Welcome to TriNet, a new Member of the OC Startup Council. TriNet partners with small to mid-sized companies and provides a full-service comprehensive HR solution that gives access to Premium Health Benefits, Benefits Administration, HR Expertise, Risk Mitigation, Payroll Administration and more. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Human Resources Visit this partner to learn how they can help your OC... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Life Science Founder Stories 3/23/23

By University Lab Partners - as part of Irvine Tech Week! Join them Thursday, March 23 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at The Commons at UCI Research Park, 5301 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617. The Founder journey is never an easy, linear path, and for life science founders, it is loaded with more challenges and uncertainty. The journey is usually ignited... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: ConsultNet Group Inc.

Thank you to ConsultNet Group Inc., a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! ConsultNet Group Inc. - Technology Monitoring and Security Consultants. They provide IT Infrastructure consulting and services with an emphasis on security and monitoring. ConsultNet Group Inc innovates and develops hardware and software as a niche business to accommodate their customer's environment towards technological necessities. They started... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

16 Pitching Mistakes and How to Fix Them

An article we liked from Thought Leader Jason Lemkin at SaaStr: 16 Rookie Errors Founders Make Pitching to VCs — And Passing the “20 Minute” Test The world of venture has changed so much in the last 2 years. First, pitches moved to Zoom. Then, SaaS VC interest exploded. And now, it’s slowed down again. Given all the changes, I... Read more →

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Posted on 03/15/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

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