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An 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 MoreThey’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…
Read MoreNo pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having…
Read MoreNot every founder starts with fully realized business plan. Innovation starts with someone who sees a better way…
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 MoreFor years you've asked the Orange County Startup Council to help promote startup events in Los Angeles too…
Read MoreCompass Finance - AI financial analyst for households — finds the money moves worth thousands a year and explains them in plain English…
Read MoreRaghu Bala will unpack identity, authorization, and payments for AI agents…
Read MoreQuantum Computing Report provides news, analysis, and other data about the emerging market for quantum computers and associated software…
Read MoreIrvine, CA — July 2026 — Real IQ, an Orange County software startup, has launched its conversation-based customer feedback platform, offering businesses an alternative to traditional surveys at a moment when survey response rates across industries continue to decline…
Read MoreOC CTO Talks and EvoNexus Irvine bring together three senior leaders for a candid discussion about the organizational and leadership decisions that determine whether AI creates real, durable value…
Read MoreExtending creator influence beyond social media and into the moment that matters most…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion Capital:
Most founders raise like they are hoping…
Read MoreCheck out these new finance manager, embedded software engineer and systems engineer job opportunities:…
Read MoreThis workshop is designed to equip businesses with the tools, strategies, and expert guidance needed to protect employees, minimize disruptions, and strengthen long-term resilience in the face of unexpected events…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Mike Vernal:
There used to be a pretty straightforward playbook for building an enterprise software company…
Read MoreThey invite fellow OCMBA business school alumni to join them for an evening of networking and great conversation as they toast the summer in style at one of Newport Beach’s chicest new spots…
Read MoreJoin them for six weeks and learn the fundamentals of starting, structuring, and growing your business…
Read MoreNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Octane today announced the launch of the Mussallem Cardiovascular Accelerator, a new program designed to accelerate breakthrough cardiovascular technologies and support entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes…
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