Avalaunch Media Joins Amplēo to Deliver Embedded Fractional Marketing Teams for Small and Scaling Companies
Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplēo, a leader in fractional finance, marketing and HR services, has acquired Avalaunch Media, a nationally recognized marketing agency best known for SEO, traditional and paid media, content and brand storytelling…
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Trackonomy Acquires InPlay: Powering the Smart Label Ecosystem
Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trackonomy announced today its acquisition of InPlay, a pioneering developer of next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chip technology, with applications spanning healthcare, gaming, logistics, and broader wireless IoTmarkets…
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Omnigarde to Showcase AI-Powered Biometrics at Identity Week America 2025 in Washington, D.C.
September 10, 2025 – Omnigarde LLC, an emerging leader in AI-driven biometric technology, today announced its attendance at Identity Week America 2025, taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 10-11…
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Building Bridges: The SCORE Mentorship Program at the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center
A Transformative Collaboration.
In 2023, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center initiated a collaboration with SCORE Orange County, beginning with a four-week pilot program to explore student interest in mentorship opportunities. This collaboration, designed to bring experienced SCORE mentors to campus, aimed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world entrepreneurial challenges…
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Former Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan Joins Tech Coast Venture Network Board
IRVINE, Calif. - July 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first startup organization, proudly announces the appointment of Farrah N. Khan, former Mayor of Irvine, to its Board…
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Thank you to Gregory Santana Company, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!
Gregory Santana Company - AI Lead Gen Zip Codes Keyword Marketing is advance AI technology to target potential customers within the zip codes optimizing your keyword to drive highly relevant leads for your business…
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Thank you to Harris Organics LLC, a renewing Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!
Harris Organics LLC - Designers of advanced technology indoor growing machines offering high success rates, great profitability, safety and large clients waiting for prototypes currently…
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Thank you to SPACE GATE Corporation, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!
SPACE GATE Corporationdevelop carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas removal technology to reverse the impacts of global warming and assist companies and empower the public to reduce their collective carbon footprint…
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Thank you to Ablaze Financial, Inc, a renewing 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 numbers tell in order to make informed decisions about their business to achieve their goals and dreams…
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AI Innovation Challenge: Interview with Gillian Chen, Alina Yuan, Emily Gao Wang, and Kevin Li of Skinlife
In Fall Quarter 2024, the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center launched their brand-new AI Innovation Course.
The AI Innovation Course was designed to introduce students to the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia, professional industries, and entrepreneurship. This project-based course challenged students to develop AI-driven business ideas, implement AI tools in real-world applications, and present their projects in a clear, impactful manner. The AI Innovation Course culminated in a Final Demo Day, where students showcased their projects for a chance to win prizes…
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Welcome to Evergreen Biotech Inc., a new Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!
Evergreen Biotech Inc.builds sustainable, biodegradable bioreactors that rival traditional systems in performance while eliminating single-use waste. Their mission is to democratize biomanufacturing—providing affordable, high-quality tools that open the door for more innovators to succeed in biotech and cultivated meat production…
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Reed Smith LLP Joins TCVN as Title Sponsor to Support SoCal's Next Generation of Startup Founders
IRVINE, Calif. - July 22, 2025 - PRLog -- Tech Coast Venture Network™ (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first startup organization, is proud to announce its official Title Sponsorship partnership with Reed Smith® LLP, a global law firm known for its deep expertise in supporting entrepreneurs, venture-backed companies, and the investors who fund them…
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From Operating Room to Boardroom
Joe Rinehart on Founding, Fundraising, and the Power of the Cove Fund Network
In the world of medical technology startups, few stories encapsulate the complexities of entrepreneurship and the value of strategic capital like that of Joe Rinehart, founder and CEO of Perceptive Medical. A practicing anesthesiologist turned repeat entrepreneur, Rinehart sits uniquely at the intersection of innovation and investment — not only leading a MedTech company but also serving as a Limited Partner (LP) in Cove Fund. In a recent conversation with fellow Cove Fund LP and operator Roger Van Duinen, Rinehart reflected on his dual role, the enduring lessons of entrepreneurship, and how the Cove Fund network has shaped his journey…
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Legendary N.W.A. CoFounder & Tech Visionary OG Arabian Prince Joins Tech Coast Venture Network Board
IRVINE, Calif. - July 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first startup organization, proudly announces the appointment of OG Arabian Prince — founding member of the iconic group N.W.A., tech futurist, and venture partner at INOV8 Capital — to its Board…
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ONSCREEN Launches 'Joy Calls' Phone Based AI Assistant for Seniors
The company has created a friendly AI companion that calls seniors on the phone, offering companionship, reminders, and wellness check-ins; nationwide availability coming soon
SoCal Seniors Get New ‘Joy Calls’ Service Free: An AI Companion That Combats Loneliness and Isolation Over the Phone…
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Thank you to LooperRoom, Inc., a Premium Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!
LooperRoom, Inc.is a paradigm shifter in the field of mental health. They have developed a mental health application based on artificial intelligence and virtual reality that has become a tool for both clinicians and patients to bridge the time period between psychotherapy sessions. Their team of experts is utilizing cutting edge technology and creating AI software that will revolutionize psychology and mental health services…
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Gulf South Angels and TCA Venture Group Announce Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Investment and Innovation
IRVINE, Calif. and NEW ORLEANS (July 15, 2025) — Gulf South Angels (GSA) and TCA Venture Group(TCA VG), two leading investment organizations, are pleased to announce a strategic relationship to expand deal flow, enhance collaboration, share deep sector expertise, and leverage advanced tools and platforms for more effective investment decisions…
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