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Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Garrison Gowens of Cake Equity:
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…
Read MoreVolunteer as a Concept Paper Judge and support Orange County’s next-generation tech startups…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship is a state of mind. And that mindset is best supported by a clear vision, a defined purpose, and a well-calculated business model that delivers results…
Read MoreJoin a private MIX members reception hosted by MIX | Medical Innovation Exchange, featuring a curated group of 60–80 MedTech innovators, investors, and clinical leaders…
Read MoreAmerica’s greatest innovations often begin as bold ideas — dreamed up in classrooms, garages, labs, and communities across the country…
Read MoreFeatured Speakers:
Lonnie Bloom, Partner, Technology & Emerging Growth…
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is a rare venue where founders at all stages of development meet with policymakers, investors, and support organizations from every corner of the globe…
Read MoreJoin the Sustain Southern California Expo!
Celebrate thirteen years of mobility solutions! Their signature Transportation event, Driving Mobility, is an ecosystem favorite…
Read MoreBig ideas deserve strong protection…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Tomasz Tunguz of Theory Ventures:
No, founders are not adopting Bryan Johnson’s regimen to reverse aging
Quite the opposite : the average founder raising capital ages six months every year…
Read MoreLarta Institute is excited to launch applications for the 2026 Venture Fellows Program.
They invite founders developing impactful environmental solutions to apply to be part of their next cohort. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as spots may fill before the deadline...
Read MoreIRVINE, Calif. - Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first support organization, successfully hosted the Rocky™ Founders Choice Awards & Holiday Celebration for Charity on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OneDigital in Irvine…
Read MoreA Thought Leadership article we liked from VC Unfiltered:
A common adage in the startup world is that the product you launch rarely ends up being the one you scale…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion.vc:
A founder’s guide to the essential benchmarks — CAC payback, retention, efficiency and growth — that determine whether investors see your business as fundable…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Ruben Dominguez of The VC Corner:
A practical field guide for first-time founders + 180 YC Landing Pages That Helped Raise $400M+…
Read MoreJoin Medical Innovation Exchange for an evening of high-impact networking, collaborative discussions, and interactive brainstorming designed to spark meaningful connections and accelerate innovation…
Read MoreTechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship…
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