Fresh Air, Fresh Perspectives
Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections…
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An article we liked from Thought Leader Todd Herschberg of Orange County Executives & Networkers (OCEAN):
Orange County Has America's 16th-Largest Metropolitan-Scale Economy. So Why Does LinkedIn Keep Calling Us Greater Los Angeles?…
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A Thought Leader Guest Post from Spotlight On Startups:
The Two Minute Check That Reveals Why AI Search Engines Might Not Know Your Startup Exists
A simple two minute robots.txt check any Orange County founder can do without hiring anyone…
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If you're a founder paying retail for software, legal, and accounting, you're leaving serious money on the table. Let the OCSC help you save big $$$.
The OC Startup Council negotiates hundreds of exclusive, long-term deals on behalf of our members, covering the full stack of what an early-stage company actually runs on…
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SOC 2 Compliance Services: Internal Control Reporting
Organizations that store, process or transmit customer data are increasingly expected to demonstrate strong internal controls through SOC 2 compliance, reporting and independent SOC 2 audit services…
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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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An article we liked from Thought Leader Ilya Strebulaev:
Best-performing investors to target as a founder: not just the famous names
A Stanford GSB professor’s alternative to the Midas List…
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Join Tartini Advisors to explore the 5 Fundamentals of AI Leadership and discover strategies to lead, decide, and grow in the AI era.
Led by Michael Suttle, Founder and CRO, Tartini Advisors…
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Call for Applications
Applications are now open for Women’s Fast Pitch 2026, the WVS’ national pathway connecting high-potential women founders with investors, visibility, and opportunities to raise capital…
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Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action
Whether you're exploring your first business idea, developing an innovative product, growing an existing business, or looking for practical strategies to help your organization evolve, the Greater Irvine Chamber's August Founder's Journey Workshop Series provides the tools, guidance, and expert insight to help move your ideas forward…
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Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year - OCUX’s second annual Tech Summer Bash!
They’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…
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Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.
No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
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When AI Agents Start Spending: Trust, Identity, and the Agent Economy
Raghu Bala will unpack identity, authorization, and payments for AI agents…
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OC startup founders & friends - Join us for a fun free "BYOL" lunch!
You're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…
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An article we liked from Thought Leaders William Godfrey of Tangible and Judith Ketelslegers of World Economic Forum:
Venture capital built the technology. Asset-based finance can scale it…
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Founded by Students, for Students: UC Irvine Student Startup Takes 1st Place in OC’s Biggest Pitch Competition
IRVINE, CA / June 1, 2026 / A team of UC Irvine students won $30,000 at the Stella Zhang New Venture Competition on May 21st…
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New Research Confirms that TCA Venture Group Portfolio Companies with Member Board Representation Perform Dramatically Better in Returns, Exits & MOIC
IRVINE, Calif. - May 5, 2026 - PRLog -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) recently published findings that observed when its member angels have sat on the board of a portfolio company or been a board observer, the network has realized 14 times higher MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) compared to companies without board representation…
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An article we liked from Thought Leader Shashi Tripathi:
What Actually Changes When Institutional Capital Enters a Company
Institutional capital does not simply add fuel to a business…
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TCVN & CloneForce bring Agentic AI Pitch to Survivor 13 at Octane's OC Innovation Week at UCI
The AI agents have arrived in OC. "Survivor 13" is open to all startups, with a special judging focus on autonomous workflows and the rise of the "1p1b" founder…
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