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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An article we liked from Thought Leader Alejandro Cremades:
How To Select The Right Pricing Models For Sustained Startup Growth
How would you select the right pricing models for sustained startup growth?…
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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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PetBux Launches National Cashback Marketplace as Pet Ownership Costs Hit Record Highs
Helping Pet Parents Save on Food, Treats, and Everyday Essentials…
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What Sits Under the Future of Work?
AI is no longer just tools or models. It is becoming the operating layer that connects people, systems, decisions, and execution across modern organizations…
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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 Leaders Sean Ellis and Garrett Brown:
Your First Sales Hire? Don't Look for a Performer, Find a Producer.
A founder I know was finally ready to make his first sales hire…
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City of Irvine Strategy & A Successful Founder & Investor’s Perspective
Join 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…
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A Thought Leader article from startup attorney Kyle Westaway:
Open Source: What it Is and How it Works
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…
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