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XPRIZE, the world's leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, backed by Google, today announced the Build with Gemini XPRIZE at Google I/O…
Read MoreStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture…
Read MorePortola Valley Partners provides unique growth, investment, and M&A services to data-focused, emerging-growth software companies…
Read MoreApplications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026, a global initiative that champions women founders and their growth journeys…
Read MoreQualified 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 criteria outlined in section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. Investors who hold QSBS for more than 5 years may be able to exclude from gross income up from 100% of any capital gain realized on the sale of QSBS…
Read MoreOmnigarde LLC is a startup company with an aggressive plan to become a leader in the biometric security market using artificial intelligence (AI)…
Read MorePerfect for developers eager to expand their skills, this event offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest Google I/O technologies recently unveiled…
Read MoreNorthStar People Advisory - Fractional CPO/CHRO for founders: Building the people foundations to grow without breaking: strategic hiring, org design, comp and equity, onboarding, and the structure that keeps things moving, scales with you, and sets the stage for what comes next…
Read MoreStanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California (SAESC) is launching Startup Spotlight, a six-month program selecting 8 SoCal founders for free visibility and access within our investor and builder network…
Read MoreIRVINE, CA / June 1, 2026 / A team of UC Irvine students won $30,000 at the Stella Zhang New Venture Competition on May 21st…
Read MoreXpede provides fast, reliable and affordable on-demand delivery of personal & business items (like keys, cell phones, dry cleaners, office files, etc.), packages (60 lbs. & under), and envelopes (regular and legal) to local communities and businesses…
Read MoreA free public event exploring how ocean innovation is creating new opportunities for California communities, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth…
Read MoreAllied Advisers is a boutique investment bank that specializes in mergers & acquisitions and capital raise services for technology companies…
Read MoreCIBA Startups is where the startup world meets…
Read MoreNo pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Read MoreHarris Organics LLC - Designers of advanced technology indoor growing machines offering high success rates, great profitability, safety and large clients waiting for prototypes currently…
Read MoreCheck out these new principal UX researcher, customer experience representative and faculty position - digital marketing & data analytics job opportunities:…
Read MoreSunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world…
Read MoreThis event brings the right mix of people into one room…
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