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Renewing OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Cake Equity

Thank you to Cake Equity, a renewing Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Cake Equity - The best stock options solutions for early stage startups. Cake streamlines and automates many of the complex steps, to help founders have awesome capital raising and stock option plans…

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Renewing OCSC Sponsor: Orange Marketing

Thank you to Orange Marketing, a renewing Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Orange Marketing helps B2B companies succeed with HubSpot by offering implementation, optimization, and operational support across all Hubs: Sales, Marketing, and Help Desk. They specialize in SMB and startups, SaaS and technology companies…

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OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Amplēo

Thank you to Amplēo, a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Amplēo provides seasoned professionals on a part-time basis to help your organization reach its full potential faster.

Amplēo’s team of fractional leaders have made the business journey dozens of times and know how to uncover game-changing opportunities and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you need the financial wisdom of a CFO, the strategic guidance of a CMO, or the operational expertise of an HR professional, Amplēo has the experiened leaders to help your business...

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Renewing OCSC Member: Gregory Santana Company

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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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: SPACE GATE Corporation

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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New OCSC Silver Sponsor: Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600

Welcome to Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600, a new Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600is listed on the Stock exchange of Hong Kong, A Leading Technology Driven service provider, focusing on the application of innovative IT solutions, concentrates on the application of advanced technology such AI and Big Data. Looking to invest in high-growth companies in OC, and help them grow!…

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Renewing OCSC Member: WKG Solutions

Thank you to WKG Solutions, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

WKG Solutions: Delivers exceptional Working Software Solutions for your startup / business. They provide a unique mix of local and nearshore resources to seamlessly solve software challenges in any industry…

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OCSC Renewing Premium Startup Company Member: Ablaze Financial, Inc

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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OCSC Silver Sponsor: Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP

Thank you to Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLPis a leading business law firm with 115 lawyers providing experienced counsel in critical transactions and disputes from 12 offices across California, Nevada, Texas, and Washington…

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OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Silicon Valley Bank

Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank, a bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Silicon Valley Bankpartners with individuals, investors and the world’s most innovative companies.

For over 40 years, SVB's diversified platform has offered the most inclusive and effective models for global commercial banking for innovators, enterprises and investors, private venture investing expertise, oversight and management, and private banking and wealth advisory services for investment strategy…

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OCSC Bronze Sponsor: Rutan & Tucker, LLP

Thank you to Rutan & Tucker, a Bronze 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…

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OCSC Silver Sponsor: Ardas

Thank you to Ardas, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Ardas is a premier outsourcing software development company with 19 years of experience, dedicated to delivering innovative and customized technology solutions.

They have successfully implemented SaaS solutions and marketplaces for over 100 businesses across the US, UK, and Nordic region…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Ivan Gonzalez, Founder and CEO at IG1 Communications

IG1 Communications is an award winning company based in Southern California. They produce great looking videos that help their clients stand out from the crowd and get that much needed capital.

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 Ivan Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, to learn more about what they do and how their work is helping local founders and startup companies succeed in Orange County:…

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OCSC Gold Sponsor: Withum

Thank you to Withum, a Gold Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Withum is an accounting firm that is focused on Advisory, Tax, and Audit Services.

They are a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping their clients be more profitable, efficient, and productive in today's complex business environment. They provide the industry expertise and innovative solutions you need to Be in a Position of StrengthSM…

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Joe Rinehart on Startup Grit, Strategic Capital and the Cove Fund Edge

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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OCSC Renewing Member: Medical Innovation Exchange (MIX)

Thank you to Medical Innovation Exchange | MIX, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council! 

Medical Innovation Exchange | MIx is an organization of medical technology professionals fostering innovation and collaboration in healthcare.    

It holds educational and networking events for health care, life sciences, and medical device people and companies in Orange County, CA…

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OCSC Premium Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: LooperRoom, Inc.

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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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Piper

Thank you to Piper, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Piper is a lifestyle company that produces innovative accessories for busy lives designing and sell high-end, organic, washable bags inspired by the Newport aesthetic and California casual luxury.

They focus on the new and pandemic-appropriate idea that there should be innovative canvas bags (for busy lifestyles), that are as easily washable as clothes. Piper was founded out of their founder's own experiences/needs, living in NYC as a professional and new parent…

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