Welcome to the OC Startup Council Blog - the #1 source for Orange County startup news!
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…
Read MoreThey’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…
Read MoreNo pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Read MoreRaghu Bala will unpack identity, authorization, and payments for AI agents…
Read MoreYou're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leaders William Godfrey of Tangible and Judith Ketelslegers of World Economic Forum:
IRVINE, CA / June 1, 2026 / A team of UC Irvine students won $30,000 at the Stella Zhang New Venture Competition on May 21st…
Read MoreIRVINE, 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…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Shashi Tripathi:
Institutional capital does not simply add fuel to a business…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Alejandro Cremades:
How would you select the right pricing models for sustained startup growth?…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to truly disrupt an industry—and can one entrepreneur’s vision connect beauty, empowerment, and even space exploration?…
Read MoreHelping Pet Parents Save on Food, Treats, and Everyday Essentials…
Read MoreAI is no longer just tools or models. It is becoming the operating layer that connects people, systems, decisions, and execution across modern organizations…
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 Sean Ellis and Garrett Brown:
A founder I know was finally ready to make his first sales hire…
Read MoreJoin TiE Los Angeles for an evening of networking, candid insights, and select startup pitches designed to spark conversation and connection within their Charter Member community…
Read MoreA Thought Leader article from startup attorney Kyle Westaway:
An open source software (OSS) license refers to a license that allows the source code of a software program to be made available to the public…
Read MoreJoin Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs of SoCal Panel & Reception in San Diego featuring a panel of founders sharing their journey…
Read More
![Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b64fd12697a98ab3d8f7ca4/1772183593811-TH0826AHEHLA1HEI3VDG/Startup+Fundraising+Strategy+%26+Pitch+Practice+Office+Hours+Replay+February+25%2C+2026.png)
