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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 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)

IGNITE 22: Global Tech Showcase 5/1/25

IGNITE22: Global Tech Showcase contributing to build a stronger blue economy. Braid Theory is excited to announce the latest edition of IGNITE22. Join them Thursday, May 1 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Braid Theory at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles Berth 60, San Pedro, CA. This highly curated event brings together innovators in the blue economy shaping the... Read more →

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

OCSC Silver Sponsor: Fidelity Private Shares

Welcome to Fidelity Private Shares, a new Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Fidelity Private Shares helps companies manage equity and ownership operations, organize and secure documents, plan and automate fundraisings faster, and improve communication and access with their board and stockholders. The Fidelity Private Shares cap table platform is the all-in-one tool that will help founders prepare for... Read more →

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Posted on 04/14/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

TiE Investor Summit 2025 | 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 04/14/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Startup Company Supporting Member: Snoopreport

Thank you to Snoopreport, a renewing Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council! Snoopreport: Maximize your Instagram marketing performance with our activity tracking built for Instagram marketing professionals. Adjust your content based on trend insights, target Influencers, and opinion leaders, confirm engagement among certain users, and understand your audience like no one else can. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Analytics... Read more →

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Posted on 04/14/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Startup Company Member: Fia Skin and Beauty

Thank you to Fia Skin and Beauty, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Fia Skin and Beauty: The patent-pending FiaMask uses AirPrimer Technology which will take over the $250m liquid makeup primer market with 20 second daily treatments at home. Fia Skin and Beauty is a pre-revenue startup based in Newport Beach, California. This beauty tech company is... Read more →

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Posted on 04/14/2025 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OC Startup Job Listings: SEGA of America, AXON Networks, Obsidian Entertainment, CottonAge

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers! Check out these new digital media designer, devOps engineer, and engine programmer job opportunities: SEGA of America, Incorporated - Digital Media Designer - Irvine A rapidly expanding video games publisher and developer within the western market. AXON Networks - DevOps Engineer - Irvine Delivers a robust AI-driven, analytics-based orchestration platform. Obsidian Entertainment... Read more →

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Posted on 04/14/2025 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

4/30 Happy Hour: Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs + Partner Universities & MBAs

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 the Orange County Stanford Alumni Association, plus: The Wharton Club of Southern California Stanford GSB Alumni in Orange County University... Read more →

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Posted on 04/09/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Free Pitch Practice Startup Office Hours - Tuesday Night

This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, April 15 at a new time: 9:00PM PT! Startup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support online “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture. Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have... Read more →

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Posted on 04/09/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Universal Informatics LLC

Thank you to Universal Informatics LLC, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! Universal Informatics LLC - Their Universal UI technology is the cheapest and easiest way to create software products that work on virtually any device. A software technology company that unifies platforms and universalize solutions. Their technologies allow faster and cheaper development of products that can be... Read more →

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Posted on 04/09/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Startup Company Member: CYVATAR.AI

Thank you to CYVATAR.AI, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! CYVATAR.AI: Cybersecurity as a Service - Fully Managed Security Strategy: From implementation and configuration to continuous remediation, Cyvatar makes cybersecurity effortless for your business. Cyvatar makes cybersecurity effortless for all by delivering successful outcomes using exceptional people, processes, and technologies. As the first subscription cybersecurity as a service... Read more →

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Posted on 04/09/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

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