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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Real Estate Advice For Orange County Startups | Part 1 of 3

Thanks to OCSC Bronze Sponsor Savills for this valuable information about Commercial Real Estate: Securing Real Estate For Orange County Start-Ups Requires Careful Planning And Good Timing | Part 1 of 3 By Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director & Board Member The influx of start-ups into Orange County makes it increasingly challenging for these businesses to acquire space in one... Read more →

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Posted on 03/08/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Private Markets 2022 Report

An article we liked from Thought Leaders Kevin Dowd and Peter Walker of Carta: Carta's State of Private Markets: Q4 and 2022 in review The global economy took a downward turn in 2022, leaving behind 2021’s environment of easy money and soaring valuations. The U.S. venture capital market followed suit. Venture deal count for private companies on Carta in 2022... Read more →

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Posted on 03/01/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

BioTech Startups: Calling all Orange County Entrepreneurs!

We’re looking for more BioTech Startups here in Orange County. Who do you know? Why? We need more BioTech Startup listings to build the most complete list of startups in Orange County for you! We have recently expanded our coverage to support Orange County's life sciences industry. This includes new startup categories for local Biotech, Medical Devices, and Healthcare Tech... Read more →

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Posted on 03/01/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Business Intelligence Solutions That Work

Thanks to our Supporting Member Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products: 12 Key Challenges IT Teams Must Overcome to Successfully Implement Business Intelligence Business intelligence (BI) is an essential part of any organization’s IT strategy, as it allows decision-makers to understand and analyze data in order to make informed business decisions. However,... Read more →

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Posted on 02/27/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Apply Now to the Long Beach Startup Accelerator's 6th Cohort

Apply to Join the Long Beach Accelerator The Long Beach Accelerator has just announced a five-year renewal of their partnership with Sunstone Management! LBA Cohorts receive increased investment of $150,000 for 7% equity to support their companies growth and expansion. The Long Beach Accelerator has graduated 29 cohort companies, 5 of which have received acquisition offers, and collectively raised over... Read more →

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Posted on 02/27/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

What Founders Should Know About AI Trends

A Thought Leadership article we liked from The Generalist: What to Watch in AI If you only have a few minutes to spare, here's what investors, operators, and founders should know about the most exciting AI trends. Copilot for everything. AI is already streamlining illustration, writing, and coding. It may soon become an assistant for all knowledge workers. In the... Read more →

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Posted on 02/22/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Free Downloadable EASE Legal Template For Entrepreneurs

A Thought Leadership article we liked from The Founder Institute: EASE - Equity Agreement for Service The Equity Agreement for Service (EASE) is a free legal template for entrepreneurs to offer equity to service providers instead of cash. It contains special provisions that give unique rights and protections to both entrepreneurs and service providers without hampering either side. This agreement... Read more →

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Posted on 02/22/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

City of Irvine's First Annual Tech Week Launches in March!

The City of Irvine will participate in its first-ever Tech Week from March 22 through March 26. The event creates an environment where passionate and driven people with an idea can come together to learn, network, and expand by engaging with the local Irvine startup community. Tech Week is a global endeavor, and to date the associated events have taken... Read more →

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Posted on 02/20/2023 in OC Startup Events, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Tiktok's Descent Into Enshittification

An article we liked from Thought Leader Cory Doctorow: Tiktok's enshittification Here is how platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value for themselves. Then, they die. I call this enshittification, and it is... Read more →

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Posted on 02/20/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Free Credits for OC Startups from AWS

Does AWS power your Orange County startup? The OCSC can help your startup get $10,000 or even $25,000 of FREE service credits for Amazon Web Services. If your business is an AWS customer (or would like to be) these FREE AWS SERVICE CREDITS are essentially non-dilutive funding that Orange County startup company Members can use to grow their businesses. LEARN... Read more →

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Posted on 02/20/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

What Predicts a Software Company's Success?

An article we liked from Thought Leader Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint: Growth is No Longer the Best Predictor of a Software Company's Value In 2020, revenue growth was the most important factor explaining a public software company’s forward multiple. The formula has changed since then. Net income has surged to the highest correlate of a public software company’s multiple surpassing... Read more →

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Posted on 02/20/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Top 19 Angel Investor Groups: Find The Right Funding Partner

A Thought Leadership article we liked from The TRUiC Team: 19 Best Angel Investor Groups for Startups Angel investors are a great way to obtain startup funding for your business. Typically, angel investors for startups fund early and seed-stage companies that show promise for high growth and scalability. However, the location and industry of your startup can also affect the... Read more →

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Posted on 02/15/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Expands to Help Your Life Sciences & MedTech Startups!

Our Community Service Group Adds Membership and Publicity Coverage for BioTech, Medical Devices, and Healthcare Ventures in Orange County The OC Startup Council is pleased to be expanding to serve Orange County life sciences, biotech, medical device, and health care technology startup companies, entrepreneurs, and investors. The OC Startup Council is dedicated to increasing recognition of Orange County, California's many... Read more →

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Posted on 02/15/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Withum's 2023 Tax Planning Guide for Startups

Thanks to OCSC Platinum Sponsor Withum for this valuable information about Business Tax Planning: Guide: Year-End Due Dates That May Affect Your Startup View our guide for a list of relevant due dates that startup and emerging growth companies should be aware of. While this is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all due dates, it will help... Read more →

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Posted on 02/13/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

How to Get Funded in 2023

An article we liked from Thought Leader DC Palter: How to Fund Your Startup in 2023 Be prepared for valuations and terms that are returning to pre-bubble norms The new year has arrived and many early-stage startups are gearing up to begin fundraising. The timing is not great. With the Nasdaq down 33% in 2022, high-risk stocks like Telsa down... Read more →

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Posted on 02/08/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

What is the Chief Everything Officer Syndrome?

A Thought Leader Guest Post from Philip Topham: Are you killing your startup? The Chief Everything Officer Syndrome Too many startup founders kill their own startup. Over the past few years, I’ve coached and engaged more than 200 startup founders. At the earliest stages, the founder is a Chief Everything Officer. They are skilled to juggle many things and move... Read more →

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Posted on 02/08/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Angel Next Door Podcast: ACA Board Member and Member and Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels

Real data holds the answers to everything, including investments. On this week’s episode, Marcia Dawood talks with fellow Angel Capital Association board member John Harbison about the real data behind investing. On top of decades of investment experience as part of Tech Coast Angels, John is a part of the ACA data analytics committee where he studies the actual numbers... Read more →

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Posted on 02/08/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC GOLD Sponsor: Silicon Valley Bank

Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank, the founding Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council, for its continued sponsorship in support of Orange County startups and entrepreneurs! Silicon Valley Bank helps innovators, enterprises and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. For over 36 years, SVB's diversified platform has offered the most inclusive and effective models for global commercial banking... Read more →

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Posted on 02/06/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

A Simple Guide to Funding Rounds for Startups

An article we liked from Thought Leader Roger Roman of Alliance for SoCal Innovation: Founder Resource: Navigating the Funding Landscape NAVIGATING THE FUNDING LANDSCAPE: A GUIDE TO PRE-SEED, SEED, SERIES A, AND SERIES B FINANCING ROUNDS FOR STARTUPS Starting a company is a journey; just like any journey, it needs a little financial fuel to keep it going. That’s where... Read more →

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Posted on 02/01/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

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