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In the dynamic environment of financial technology (Fintech), where the exchange of sensitive financial data is a daily occurrence, building and maintaining trust is key to building your company…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Noah Smith:
A lot, actually. But it won't look quite like what humans do with our intelligence...
Read MoreTry something NEW this year and apply to get your startup, accounting firm, design agency, software development team, law firm, or venture capital fund listed in the OC Startup Ecosystem Directory!…
Read MoreIs your company taking advantage of federal or state Research & Development Tax Credits yet?
As one of the largest and most broadly available corporate tax credits, there's a better chance your business qualifies than you might expect…
Read MoreCheck out the Orange County tech startup conferences, happy hours, workshops, meetups, and seminars our members are posting here…
Read MoreLawyers qualified to specialize in startup ventures can be difficult to find…
Read MoreWithum 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…
Read MoreTheir investments in the local startup economy help power small business creation, job growth, the #GrowthOC movement and the many free services the Startup Council offers to support diverse local founders, entrepreneurs, and startup ventures…
Read MoreThe new OCSC Startup Service Providers Chart!…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion Capital:
Most founders raise like they are hoping…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Mike Vernal:
There used to be a pretty straightforward playbook for building an enterprise software company…
Read MoreOrange County is a big place so it can be helpful to locate where new potential clients, partners, investors, or friends are located geographically…
Read MoreThe fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leaders William Godfrey of Tangible and Judith Ketelslegers of World Economic Forum:
Startup 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 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 MoreOur 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…
Read MoreThe R&D tax credit is a tax incentive that encourages companies to invest in research and development activities in the United States…
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