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TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is a national platform spotlighting women entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and redefining innovation…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Dave Coffaro of Greater Irvine Chamber:
Two years ago, the Greater Irvine Chamber and the City of Irvine began a conversation about a simple question:
Read MoreJoin Builders & Backers Network, OCAI and Ticket 500 for a practical legal strategy conversation for founders, business owners, investors, creators, and operators building real companies, brands, and deals…
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:
CIBA Startups is where the startup world meets…
Read MoreThis event brings the right mix of people into one room…
Read MoreSeed to Pre-Series A with proven traction and ready for your next chapter? This is your event…
Read MoreSABPA OC/LA proudly presents the 18th Biomedical Forum, spotlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across drug discovery, advanced therapeutics, medical devices, and healthcare systems…
Read MoreIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Founders, investors, and industry leaders are coming together to promote and celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and community for the first-ever Irvine Tech Day on the second weekend of May…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Shashi Tripathi:
Institutional capital does not simply add fuel to a business…
Read MoreThe TechCon SoCal Startup Semi-Final brings together the top startups selected from their previous Quarter Final rounds for a high-stakes, in-person pitch event in San Diego…
Read MoreThe program covers everything from developing your idea to pitching to investors…
Read MoreCome meet fellow founders, investors, and builders shaping the future across AI, SaaS, fintech, space, robotics, climate, biotech, and beyond…
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 MoreAmerica’s greatest innovations often begin as bold ideas — dreamed up in classrooms, garages, labs, and communities across the country…
Read MoreCome pitch to the Shark Tank Casting Team in person at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship on April 10th!…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Neumann:
Here are 5 red flags that leave most VCs scratching their heads after reading your deck:…
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