Posts tagged Southern California
City of Irvine Receives Grant to Boost MedTech Innovation

City of Irvine Receives Catalyst Grant to Accelerate MedTech Sector Growth

The City of Irvine has received a $105,000 Catalyst grant from the California Jobs First (CJF) Regional Investment Initiative, administered through the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), to launch the OC MedTech Navigator, a concierge-style service that will streamline and accelerate the planning and permitting processes for medical technology (MedTech) companies in the region…

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OCMBA Valentine's Day Hike/Walk - Crystal Cove 2/14/26

Join fellow OCMBA members for a fun Saturday morning of networking and socializing during their 3 mile walk at Crystal Cove!

This Valentine's Day, show some 'love' to your b-school alma mater by joining them at their first-ever OCMBA Hike/Walk!…

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Stanford Angels LA: My Journey Panel + Reception

Join Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Socal's premiere “My Journey” Panel & Reception presented by Mofo at Creative Artists Agency.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from diverse Stanford leaders as they discuss how Stanford shaped their careers, the skills they value most, and advice for recent alumni and professionals…

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OC's Greater Irvine Chamber Highlights Innovation at 2026 Meeting

Greater Irvine Chamber Highlights Innovation Economy and Honors Members at 2026 Annual Members Meeting

Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO Dave Coffaro delivered a forward-looking presentation at the Chamber’s 2026 Annual Members Meeting on Jan. 21, offering insight into the unique composition of Irvine’s business community—that he described as a Fortune 500 Small Business Community…

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City of Irvine Approves Blueprint for Business Growth

City of Irvine Advances Bold Economic Development Blueprint, Laying the Groundwork for an Innovation Center

Continuing a commitment to Irvine’s long-term economic success, the Irvine City Council approved a blueprint at its January 13 meeting to guide the City’s economic development efforts and lay the groundwork for the launch of the Irvine Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship…

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SoCal’s Larta Institute Announces Heal.LA 2026 Accelerator for Innovators

Larta Institute Opens Applications for the 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator

Larta Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating science- and technology-driven innovation, announced today that applications are officially open for its 2026 Heal.LA Bioscience & Healthcare Accelerator, a program designed to improve health and wellness outcomes for communities across Los Angeles County and beyond…

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Apply Now: 2026 Venture Fellows Program

Applications Are Open: Join the 2026 Venture Fellows Cohort

Larta 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...

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Free Robotics Education: Fuel Your Startup with RAS‑U

Learn robotics with RAS University - just launched free online education program

Written by Andra Keay

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) is proud to announce the launch of RAS University (RAS-U), a comprehensive web-based educational program designed to offer free education in robotics and automation to all worldwide

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SoCal’s Nelson Mullins Earns Global Recognition as a Top VC Law Firm

Nelson Mullins’ Emerging Companies Team Recognized in 2025 Q3 PitchBook Rankings

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been recognized by PitchBook Data, Inc. in its Q3 2025 global rankings as among the most active law firms advising emerging growth companies and venture capital firms, both in the United States and abroad…

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CSUF 2025 Titan Fast Pitch Winners!

Celebrating the 2025 Titan Fast Pitch Finals

This past Saturday, the Titan Student Union was filled with energy and innovation as more than 300 students from middle school, high school, and college competed in the 2025 Titan Fast Pitch Finals…

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TCVN Welcomes Former Irvine Mayor to Drive Founder-First Growth

Former Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan Joins Tech Coast Venture Network Board

IRVINE, Calif. - July 31, 2025 - PRLog -- Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first startup organization, proudly announces the appointment of Farrah N. Khan, former Mayor of Irvine, to its Board…

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SoCal Deep Tech Symposium 9/18/25

Exploring the Next Frontier of Innovation

A curated event featuring a keynote and panels that reveal valuable insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of commercializing deep tech innovations…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Ivan Gonzalez, Founder and CEO at IG1 Communications

IG1 Communications is an award winning company based in Southern California. They produce great looking videos that help their clients stand out from the crowd and get that much needed capital.

The firm is an important part of the Orange County tech startup ecosystem, and a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council.

Enjoy this exclusive interview with Ivan Gonzalez, Founder and CEO, to learn more about what they do and how their work is helping local founders and startup companies succeed in Orange County:…

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Joe Rinehart on Startup Grit, Strategic Capital and the Cove Fund Edge

From Operating Room to Boardroom

Joe Rinehart on Founding, Fundraising, and the Power of the Cove Fund Network

In the world of medical technology startups, few stories encapsulate the complexities of entrepreneurship and the value of strategic capital like that of Joe Rinehart, founder and CEO of Perceptive Medical. A practicing anesthesiologist turned repeat entrepreneur, Rinehart sits uniquely at the intersection of innovation and investment — not only leading a MedTech company but also serving as a Limited Partner (LP) in Cove Fund. In a recent conversation with fellow Cove Fund LP and operator Roger Van Duinen, Rinehart reflected on his dual role, the enduring lessons of entrepreneurship, and how the Cove Fund network has shaped his journey…

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