Posts tagged Startup
Stop Burning Your Seed Round on Your First MVP

An article we liked from Thought Leader Elroy Fernandes:

How to Build an MVP Startup in 2026 Without Burning Your Seed Round

How to build an MVP startup in 2026 has changed dramatically with AI tools like Cursor and Lovable cutting build costs to under $10,000, but the mistake that kills most seed-stage companies hasn't changed at all…

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SOC 2 Reports Explained for Technology Leaders

Strengthening Fintech Trust: SOC 2 Report Benefits

In the dynamic environment of financial technology (Fintech), where the exchange of sensitive financial data is a daily occurrence, building and maintaining trust is key to building your company…

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Irvine's Beckman Foundation Announces $25,000 Grant to Support Local Schools

Beckman Foundation Awards Irvine Public Schools Foundation a $25,000 Orange County Community Support Grant

Funds to Support Development of Artificial Intelligence Literacy Program, Designed to Equip Educators and Students with Skills and Guidance to Use AI Safely, Responsibly, and Effectively…

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Human + AI: Combining AI and Human Expertise 8/26/26

A UC Irvine keynote on when human and AI teams outperform either alone

Ascend GenAI, Orange County's professional community for generative AI, hosts an evening on the question every startup building with AI faces: which decisions should the model make, and which should stay with people?…

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Tell Your Story: How to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence 8/20/26

Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action

Whether you're exploring your first business idea, developing an innovative product, growing an existing business, or looking for practical strategies to help your organization evolve, the Greater Irvine Chamber's August Founder's Journey Workshop Series provides the tools, guidance, and expert insight to help move your ideas forward…

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Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition 8/20/26

Get ready for the TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition, where awe-inspiring women entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas.

TRAILBLAZERS: Women Innovators Pitch Competition is a national platform spotlighting women entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and redefining innovation…

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Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing? 8/13/26

Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action

Not every founder starts with fully realized business plan. Innovation starts with someone who sees a better way…

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New OC Startup Job Listings: IntePros, Compa, Kind Lending, Acra Lending

Orange County startups are hiring engineers and developers!

Check out these new technical program manager, jr. finance & strategy analyst and data engineer job opportunities:…

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Irvine's New Horizon of High-Tech Growth and Entrepreneurial Drive

An article we liked from Thought Leader Dave Coffaro of Greater Irvine Chamber:

Irvine’s Next Chapter: A Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two years ago, the Greater Irvine Chamber and the City of Irvine began a conversation about a simple question:

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OC Tech Summer Bash 8/8/26

Get ready for the biggest multi-community tech mixer of the year - OCUX’s second annual Tech Summer Bash!

They’re teaming up with the other Orange County tech groups to bring you a day of food, fun and amazing conversations…

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Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing? 8/13/26

Greater Irvine Chamber's Founder's Journey Workshop Series Helps Innovators Turn Ideas into Action

Not every founder starts with fully realized business plan. Innovation starts with someone who sees a better way…

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