Introducing LAStartupEvents.org
For years you've asked the Orange County Startup Council to help promote startup events in Los Angeles too…
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Omnigarde Debuts with Top-Tier Global Performance in NIST IREX 10 Iris Recognition Evaluation
In the test, Omnigarde ranked second among U.S.-based companies for Rank-1 and Det accuracy, and sixth and eighth respectively among all global participants…
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Applications for NM LEEP Cohort 6 are open till May 8th!
NM LEEP is a 2-year fellowship that provides a stipend, healthcare benefits, travel allowance, free access to world class lab resources and researchers, and full agenda of workshops and investor connections…
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Thank you to Retinal Protection Sciences, a renewing Life Sciences Member of the OC Startup Council.
Retinal Protection Sciences is manufacturing a special purpose retinal laser for the treatment of early stage eye disease…
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Orange County startups are hiring!
Check out these new compliance associate, funding specialist and product manager job opportunities:…
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This week's event presented in collaboration with Sunstone Cities and ALC Partners
They’re excited to invite you to a high-impact gathering focused on innovation, collaboration, and community around public safety…
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Join Signal Commons for their first edition, a new hub connecting the Orange County and Los Angeles innovation ecosystems.
Come meet fellow founders, investors, and builders shaping the future across AI, SaaS, fintech, space, robotics, climate, biotech, and beyond…
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An article we liked from Thought Leader Garrett Brown:
The Small Speaking Habits That Quietly Kill Startup Pitches
Verbal tics I’ve seen repeatedly as an investor, founder, and professor…
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Thank you to Dana Point Analytics, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council:
Dana Point Analytics: Dr. Michael May (proprietor) and his network help predict major trends in technology…
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This month's free Startup Fundraising Office Hours #livestream is Tuesday, March 31 at 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…
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Collinear Capital is hosting a private, curated summit for their investors and network and they’d love for you to join them.
Come for an afternoon of unique investing insights, pitches from highly successful startups, and networking with a community of some of the top leaders in enterprise technology…
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Do you have a business idea that represents the best of American innovation? Think you have what it takes to pitch your idea and secure funding?
Gather your team and apply now!…
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An article we liked from Thought Leader Garrison Gowens of Cake Equity:
10 Ways startups can prepare for a successful fundraise in 2026
As early-stage startups head into 2026, fundraising standards continue to tighten. Investors expect founders to bring organization, accuracy, and transparency to every aspect of their equity and financial structure…
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Grant Funding Available for Business Support Organizations
Up to $10,000 to Deliver Programs That Support Irvine Businesses
The Greater Irvine Chamber, funded by the City of Irvine, is awarding grants to chambers of commerce, business associations, and eligible nonprofit business-support organizations that provide services benefiting Irvine businesses…
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Welcome to CompleteSMS, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!
CompleteSMS - Application to person text messaging (SMS)…
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Call for Concept Paper Judges – Stella Zhang New Venture Competition
Volunteer as a Concept Paper Judge and support Orange County’s next-generation tech startups…
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Women Investing in Women: How Shalini Vadhera Blends Beauty, Biotechnology, and Space Innovation
What does it mean to truly disrupt an industry—and can one entrepreneur’s vision connect beauty, empowerment, and even space exploration?…
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