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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)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Startups: Calling all Orange County Startups!

We’re looking for more Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Startups here in Orange County. Do you know any? Why? We need more Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Startup listings to build the most complete list of startups in Orange County! (Check the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) page of the OC Startups Directory so... Read more →

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Posted on 01/15/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Workshop: Launch Your Business 1/25/25

Have you ever wondered what separates successful startups from those that never get off the ground? At the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship, they’ve worked with hundreds of founders, and one thing is clear: success starts with the right foundation. Join them Saturday, January 25 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM online via Zoom. They’re excited to introduce the Launch Your Business Workshop,... Read more →

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Posted on 01/15/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Member: Korea Science & Technology Holdings

Welcome to Korea Science & Technology Holdings, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! Korea Science & Technology Holdings - Specialized technology industrialization and investment institutions in Korea's government-funded research institutes. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: International Startup Advisors They have also been added to the OCSC Startup Ecosystem Google Map and OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart. Visit this... Read more →

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Posted on 01/15/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Member: Mysmartcad LLC

Welcome to Mysmartcad LLC, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! Mysmartcad LLC provides tailored engineering and project management consulting services for the biotechnology and consumer products industries. With decades of industry expertise, we deliver solutions designed to meet your unique needs. OC Startup Ecosystem Directory Category: Consulting Startup Advisors They have also been added to the OCSC Startup... Read more →

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Posted on 01/15/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Sponsor: Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship - Chapman University

Welcome to Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship - Chapman University, a new 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 01/13/2025 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

Understanding Computer Vision in AI

Thanks to Sponsor Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products: What Is Computer Vision in Artificial Intelligence? Computer vision, a dynamic branch of artificial intelligence (AI), empowers machines to interpret and process visual data from the world around us. By mimicking human vision, computer vision systems can extract meaningful information from images, videos,... Read more →

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Posted on 01/13/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Startup Member: HotelBnB Inc

Welcome to HotelBnB Inc, a new Member of the OC Startup Council! HotelBnB Inc will be an innovative online OTA offering affordable personalized travel booking Solutions for crown and air transportation and hotels, resorts for everyone from the econo traveler to luxury experiences. With a user-friendly platform, social media features, and top notch customer support, they will make travel planning... Read more →

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Posted on 01/13/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

New OC Startup Job Listings: MobilityWare, Cie, EKN Engineering, Stately, Cimarron

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers! Check out these new senior devOps engineer, senior iOS engineer, and full-stack shopify developer job opportunities: MobilityWare - Solutions Engineer - Irvine One of mobile gaming’s leading publishers of card and puzzle games. Cie - Senior DevOps Engineer - Irvine A venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator for... Read more →

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Posted on 01/13/2025 in OC Startup Jobs, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

The Startup Game Changer Conference - 1/23/25 - Garden Grove

The Startup Game Changer conference series is back for 2025! *** POSTPONED *** Please check back in the future for the new date! Get tickets today for the exciting 5th edition of OC's favorite founder-focused educational and networking event. Join Startup Game Changer Thursday, January 23 from 12:30PM to 7:00PM at 11300 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Where Founders... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Exploring State Tax Policies in Sports Betting

Thanks again to Withum for their 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]: How States Tax Sports Betting: A Comparative Analysis Written by Alex Rockoff When it comes to sports betting, taxes play a crucial role... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Navigating Regulatory Pathways: Implications for Medical Device Startups 1/23/25

Are you ready to bring your groundbreaking medical device to market but feel overwhelmed by the intricate regulatory landscape? Join University Lab Partners for a comprehensive webinar designed specifically for startups to navigate the path to success in both U.S. and global markets. Join them Thursday, January 23 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM online. What You’ll Learn: Explore key FDA pathways... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OCSC New Premium Startup Company Member: Ablaze Financial, Inc

Welcome to Ablaze Financial, Inc, a new Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! Ablaze Financial, Inc - Partner with founders to help create successful businesses they love and improve their personal finances by (1) providing proven bookkeeping, accounting, cash flow management, and financial strategies that produce timely and accurate numbers (2) educating them so they understand the stories those... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OC CTO Talks | Andreas P. CEO at Leaders ADAPT & Jeff K. CTO at arcules 1/16/25

Kick off the new year with the first CTO Talks event in Orange County! Join ArkusNexus and LearningFuze for CTO Talks in OC at Learning Fuze, featuring two extraordinary guest speakers! Join them Thursday, January 16 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at LearningFuze, 9200 Irvine Center Drive ## 200, Irvine, CA 92618. Join them for an engaging evening featuring Andreas Pettersson,... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: BodyEnergy Technology Co., Ltd.

Thank you to BodyEnergy Technology Co., Ltd., a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! BodyEnergy Technology Co., Ltd. is an American exercise equipment company headquartered in Irvine, California. Its BodyEnergy treadmill is the first human-powered treadmill powered by your hands and feet to provides a fast, safe, and green full-body workout. The BodyEnergy treadmill accelerates 10-20 times faster than... Read more →

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Posted on 01/08/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

TechCon SoCal is January 17-18!

TechCon SoCal 2025 is shaping up to be the region’s premier gathering for visionaries in AI, biotechnology, sustainability, and other emerging fields. With over 500 attendees, 125+ industry-leading speakers, and the popular Startup Innovation Showcase, TechCon SoCal is where big ideas meet real opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to engage with innovators, investors, and decision-makers defining the future! Join them... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners | | Comments (0)

New year, new marketing approach for 2025?

Is your service, investment group, or community service listed in the our new OC Startup Ecosystem Resources Chart? If you're NOT a current Sponsor or paying Member of the OC Startup Council, you're getting left behind in 2025! The OC startup community includes dozens of expert service providers, community organizations, investors, and more - all focused on accelerating our local... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

OCSC New Premium Startup Company Member: Techflex Product Development

Welcome to Techflex Product Development, a new Premium Member of the OC Startup Council! Techflex Product Development stands out in the medical device industry due to its extensive expertise and comprehensive approach to development. Their team of seasoned professionals includes engineers, regulatory experts, and quality assurance specialists who work collaboratively to ensure that every aspect of a medical device project... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

Storytelling 101: Getting to the Pitch 1/9/25

Attention founders: Are you ready to transform your pitch and make a lasting impression on investors? Join University of California, Irvine for an exclusive webinar designed to help you create a compelling narrative that effectively communicates your company’s vision while emphasizing its unique value. Join them Thursday, January 9 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM online. In today’s competitive business environment, storytelling... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

OC's TCVN Marks 40 Years with ROCKY™ Founders Choice Awards

TCVN Celebrates 40 Years of Impact with the Inaugural ROCKY™ Founders Choice Awards IRVINE, Calif. - Dec. 17, 2024 -- Tech Coast Venture Network ( TCVN ) marked its 40th anniversary with an extraordinary celebration featuring the inaugural ROCKY™ Founders Choice Awards. The event, co-hosted by Founders Flow, brought together over 75 founders, investors, educators, and community leaders at OneDigital... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News | | Comments (0)

New OCSC Life Science Startup Member: Cern Corporation

Welcome to Cern Corporation, a new Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council! Cern Corporation was formed to develop an effective, non-drug treatment for both fungal and bacterial vaginosis using low- level microbicidal light and an accompanying non-drug, photosensitizer/lubricant. The FDA Class II regulated device is designed for use at home, as needed, when needed, based on familiar, recurrent,... Read more →

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Posted on 01/06/2025 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup Companies, OC Startup News, OC Startups Raising Money | | Comments (0)

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