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This is the 8th year helping startups at the stages of pre-seed thru series A present, network, get funded, and connect with investors, angels, VCs & Family Offices…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Ilya Strebulaev:
A Stanford GSB professor’s alternative to the Midas List…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion Capital:
243 programmes. 63 regions. Billions in non-dilutive funding and the eligibility rules that decide whether you see any of it…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion Capital:
Most founders raise like they are hoping…
Read MoreYou're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…
Read MoreThe Merage School’s Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship proudly celebrates the winners of this year’s Stella Zhang New Venture Competition, following nearly 100 student venture submissions earlier this spring…
Read MoreStanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California (SAESC) is launching Startup Spotlight, a six-month program selecting 8 SoCal founders for free visibility and access within our investor and builder network…
Read MoreIrvine technology company advances AI-powered home value intelligence for real estate agents, homeowners and investor clients…
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…
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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 MoreCome for an afternoon of unique investing insights, pitches from highly successful startups, and networking with a community of some of the top leaders in enterprise technology…
Read MoreThis 1-Day Investor conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, investors, and global investing opportunities…
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 MoreThe House voted Thursday, 302 to 123 in favor of advancing a sweeping capital formation package designed to increase opportunities for investors of all backgrounds and for companies to raise money…
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