Posts in OC Startup Resources
How First-Time Founders Can Win Their First Funding Round

An article we liked from Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal of Esse Law:

How to Structure Your First Funding Round Without Giving Away Too Much

The earliest capital decisions you make will shape everything that follows, economically, operationally, and personally. Here's how to be intentional about them…

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Post Startup Jobs for High Tech & Life Sciences Recruiting in Orange County

We accept job listings for high tech, software, and life sciences career opportunities if you are hiring in OC.

Our audience is full of Southern California software programmers, marketing and sales execs, medical researchers, designers, engineers, regulatory experts, customer service reps,  clinicians, investors, business development pros, attorneys, financial experts, etc…

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OC Startups Events Calendar - Have you seen it?

OC Startup Events - there are more new startup events for techies and software companies listed every day in our OC Startup Council Events Calendar!

Check out the Orange County tech startup conferences, happy hours, workshops, meetups, and seminars our members are posting here

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups. 

The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice.

The latest free session hosted by our CEO, Scott Fox, was March 31

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Free Pitch Practice Startup Office Hours - Tuesday Night

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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10 Steps to Investor‑Ready Fundraising in 2026

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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New Angel Next Door Podcast: Founder / CEO of Ready, Set, Jet

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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Find a Startup Lawyer - Free Intros for You

Want to find a lawyer for expert legal advice on your startup’s financing, incorporation, intellectual property, or litigation?

Lawyers qualified to specialize in startup ventures can be difficult to find…

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups.

The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice…

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