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BioTech Startups: Calling all Orange County Entrepreneurs!

We’re looking for more BioTech Startups here in Orange County. Do you know any? 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 06/19/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Understanding the Potential of Generative AI

Thanks to our Executive Member Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products: Generative AI: What it is and how can it be used In recent years, and especially this year, there has been an explosion in the development and application of generative AI based tools. As a software development company, we believe that... Read more →

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Posted on 06/14/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Real Estate Advice For Orange County Startups | Part 3 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 3 of 3 By Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director & Board Member Why grow in Orange County? Although rents in Orange County in the current market remain high, with gross asking... Read more →

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Posted on 06/14/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Unveiling the Crucial Due Diligence Areas for Tech Companies

Thanks to OCSC Platinum Sponsor Withum for this valuable information about the technology industry: Key Areas of Due Diligence for Technology Companies Author: John Schrumpf | [email protected] The technology sector experienced a sharp upswing in M&A activity in 2021 and through the first half of 2022 with approximately 8,200 deals and $1,075 billion in volume, which represented 20% of the... Read more →

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Posted on 06/12/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Medical Devices Startups: Calling all Orange County Entrepreneurs!

We’re looking for more Medical Devices Startups here in Orange County. Do you know any? Why? We need more Medical Devices 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... Read more →

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Posted on 06/12/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Sponsor Spotlight: Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director at Savills

Savills offers specialized real estate and office space services for startups here in Orange County. The firm is an important part of the Orange County tech startup ecosystem, and a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council. Enjoy this exclusive interview with Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director, to learn more about what Savills does and how their work is helping... Read more →

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Posted on 06/07/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Silver Sponsor: Armanino LLP

Thank you to Armanino LLP, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council Armanino LLP: A top 25 most innovative and entrepreneurial public accounting and consulting firm that makes a positive impact on their clients, their communities and their people. Key areas of service – assurance/audit, tax, consulting, risk and advisory and business management. Their technology focus and global services... Read more →

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Posted on 06/05/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

A Look at the Paydays of Top Tech Founders

An article we liked from Thought Leader Sammy Abdullah of Blossom Street Ventures: Founder ‘Paydays’ at Exit When a startup founder shepherds his company to a successful exit (IPO), what are the paydays like? We dove into major tech IPO’s since 2018 to find out. Note that paydays aren’t necessarily what the founders took home at the IPO (shares are... Read more →

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Posted on 05/24/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Renewing Sponsor: Blue C Creative Marketing Agency

Thank you to Blue C Creative Marketing Agency, a renewing Sponsor of the OC Startup Council! Blue C Creative Marketing Agency is an Orange County based, full service creative marketing and advertising agency. Since 1998, they have been transforming brands by helping them solve marketing challenges, developing strategies that allow them to outshine the competition and repositioning them for the... Read more →

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Posted on 05/17/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Inspiring Origin Story of OC's Cirrus Insight - Part 3

A thought leader guest post from local serial entrepreneur Ryan Huff: Cirrus Insight Origin Story - Part 3 In the first two posts, I covered the “lightbulb moment,” validating the idea, scoping the MVP, and starting to code. In this post, I describe when I realized that I needed help and how we got to the point of launch. Bringing... Read more →

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Posted on 05/17/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Nelson Mullins Special Deals on Legal Services for OC Startups

$15,000 legal services for new and growing startups from Nelson Mullins. Did you know that our GOLD Sponsor Nelson Mullins offers special deals on legal services to both new and established startup OCSC Member companies? Founders who have not yet incorporated can take advantage of their "Formation Package". This offers Delaware incorporation, bylaws, stock option plans, equity and service agreements,... Read more →

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Posted on 05/10/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources, OCSC Member Benefits | | Comments (0)

Download Withum's Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Flowchart

Thanks to OCSC Platinum Sponsor Withum for this valuable information about Business Tax: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Flowchart How can you determine if your business qualifies for tax-free QSBS treatment? Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is one of the most advantageous provisions in the tax code. It refers to stock issued by a qualified small business that meets specific... Read more →

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Posted on 05/10/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Inspiring Origin Story of OC's Cirrus Insight - Part 2

A thought leader guest post from local serial entrepreneur Ryan Huff: Cirrus Insight Origin Story - Part 2 The previous post describes the “inception” of the idea behind Cirrus Insight and how I developed the problem thesis. In this post, I’ll describe the first steps I took to validate the idea, arrived at our first MVP, began coding, and finally... Read more →

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Posted on 05/10/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

OCSC Expands to Help Life Sciences & MedTech Startups

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 successful... Read more →

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Posted on 05/10/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Carro's Million-Dollar Success in a Challenging Startup Landscape

Thanks to OCSC Gold Sponsor Tech Coast Angels for this valuable information about startup funding: Raising Millions of Dollars in Today’s Challenging Startup Environment: How Did Carro Do It? David Perry is the Founder and CEO of Carro, an Orange County SaaS company revolutionizing e-commerce. Their tagline is: “Sell more Together.” Perry’s previous company sold to Sony PlayStation for $385M... Read more →

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Posted on 05/03/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Partners, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Blue C's 5 Helpful Tips on How to Craft Compelling Videos

Thanks to OCSC Sponsor Blue C Creative Marketing Agency for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup creative marketing and advertising: How to Use Video to Boost Engagement on Your Website and Social Media Channels Video content is essential for boosting engagement and strengthening relationships with your audience. By incorporating video into your content strategy, you can capture... Read more →

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Posted on 05/03/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Inspiring Origin Story of OC's Cirrus Insight - Part 1

A thought leader guest post from local serial entrepreneur Ryan Huff: Brandon Bruce and I started Cirrus Insight over 10 years ago. I was the CEO and managed Product and Technology on a day-to-day basis from Irvine, CA. Brandon was the COO, handling Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support from Knoxville, TN. We helped companies make the most of their Salesforce.com... Read more →

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Posted on 05/01/2023 in OC Startup Ecoystem Profiles, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Pismo Ventures Life Science Startup Symposium - Register Today!

Apply now for the Pismo Ventures Life Science Startup Symposium Is it becoming more difficult to raise capital for your life science startup in this environment? Are you investable in this economy? Orange County-based Pismo Ventures’ Startup Symposium features one of the best and most investment-worthy startups in Life Science (including MedTech, Pharma, Diagnostics, BioTech, Healthcare, Medical Device, Digital Health,... Read more →

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Posted on 05/01/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Addressing BI Challenges: How Software Companies Can Assist IT Teams

Thanks to our Executive Member Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products: Top BI Challenges IT Teams Face & How Software Development Companies Can Help Business intelligence (BI) tools have become an integral part of modern organizations, providing valuable insights into operations, sales, and customer behavior. However, IT teams often face challenges when... Read more →

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Posted on 04/26/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Benefits of Post-Money SAFE Over Pre-Money SAFE

An article we liked from Thought Leader DC Palter: Why You Should Embrace the Post-Money SAFE and Avoid the Pre-Money SAFE It’s the best vehicle for investing in early-stage startups Last week I had the opportunity to speak about why I think the post-money SAFE is the best investment vehicle for early-stage start-ups, better than convertible notes. While I was... Read more →

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Posted on 04/24/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

KPMG Private Enterprise 2023 Tech Innovator - Apply Today!

KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in the U.S. 2023 Tech innovators of today. Titans of tomorrow. KPMG wants to recognize today’s leading tech innovators on a local and global scale The third annual KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator competition will recognize leading tech Innovators and future tech titans. KPMG Private Enterprise understands the impact that technology trailblazers like you are... Read more →

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Posted on 04/24/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

Real Estate Advice For Orange County Startups | Part 2 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 2 of 3 By Jeff Manley, Senior Managing Director & Board Member Attracting and Retaining Top Talent (and the Associated Cost) The common wisdom is that the “cool” factor makes all... Read more →

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Posted on 04/19/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

The Most Effective Startup Valuation Method

An article we liked from Thought Leader Talia Goldberg: Valuing early stage companies When presenting a term sheet, I am often asked, “how did you come up with this valuation?” I have heard VCs answer that question ambiguously by proclaiming that “valuing early stage startups is more art than science.” In my opinion, that is akin to admitting that you... Read more →

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Posted on 04/19/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

How to Use AI Effectively

An article we liked from Thought Leader Ethan Mollick: How to use AI to do practical stuff: A new guide People often ask me how to use AI. Here's an overview with lots of links. We live in an era of practical AI, but many people haven’t yet experienced it, or, if they have, they might have wondered what the... Read more →

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Posted on 04/15/2023 in OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

An Introduction to Nelson Mullins' Emerging Companies Practice

Thanks to OCSC Gold Sponsor Nelson Mullins for this valuable information about the technology industry: Nelson Mullins 2023 Industry Focus: Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Joe Daniels, the co-chair of Nelson Mullins' Emerging Companies practice, discusses what makes up his prac tice and what goes in to helping it succeed, emphasizing the importance of representing life sciences companies that... Read more →

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Posted on 04/12/2023 in OC Life Sciences Startups, OC Startup News, OC Startup Resources | | Comments (0)

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