Find a Startup Lawyer - Free Intros for You

Want to find a lawyer for expert legal advice on your startup’s financing, incorporation, intellectual property, or litigation?

Lawyers qualified to specialize in startup ventures can be difficult to find…

How to Win Startup Grants Without Giving Up Equity

An article we liked from Thought Leader Chris Tottman of Notion Capital:

243 Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Giving Up a Share

243 programmes. 63 regions. Billions in non-dilutive funding and the eligibility rules that decide whether you see any of it…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup ResourcesAngela IglesiaOctober 5, 2026Guest Post, Startup, Chris Tottman, Venture Capital, Investor, Founders, startup grants, how to get startup grants, startup grant applications tips, grant funding without equity, Startup Funding, Founder Advice

IIE: Opportunities & Resources for Founders | Long Beach Tech Week 9/30/26

Start your morning with their Capital Corner Panel for ALL Founders panels.

Learn how to get access to capital…

OC Startup Events, OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaSeptember 23, 2026IIE: Opportunities & Resources for Founders, Orange County, Startups, Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Founders, Early-Stage Entrepreneurs, Investors, Students, Long Beach, Non-Dilutive Funding, Equity Investment, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Startup Funding, Innovation, Technology

2026 America's Seed Fund Week 5/12/26 - 5/14/26

America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.

What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs…

How First-Time Founders Can Win Their First Funding Round

An article we liked from Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal of Esse Law:

How to Structure Your First Funding Round Without Giving Away Too Much

The earliest capital decisions you make will shape everything that follows, economically, operationally, and personally. Here's how to be intentional about them…

OC Startup News, OC Startup ResourcesAngela IglesiaMay 6, 2026Guest Post, Startup, First Funding, Founders, Esse Law, Capital Raising, Startup Funding, Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal, Fund Raising, entrepreneur, Shaheen Sheik Sadhal, valuation

Application Deadline March 31: City of Irvine Offers $10,000 Grants

Grant Funding Available for Business Support Organizations

Up to $10,000 to Deliver Programs That Support Irvine Businesses

The Greater Irvine Chamber, funded by the City of Irvine, is awarding grants to chambers of commerce, business associations, and eligible nonprofit business-support organizations that provide services benefiting Irvine businesses…

OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 23, 2026Irvine Business Support, Greater Irvine Chamber, Irvine, chambers of commerce, business associations, Small Business, Irvine Business, Startup Funding, City of Irvine Grant, Non-Profit

Startups: Apply Now to America’s Startup Competition

What’s your winning idea?

America’s greatest innovations often begin as bold ideas — dreamed up in classrooms, garages, labs, and communities across the country…

OC Startup NewsAngela IglesiaMarch 16, 2026Rosie Rios, Tim Draper, America250, America's Startup, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Founders, Orange County, Startup, Competition, Startup Funding, America’s Startup Competition

Free Online Venture Deals Course Spring 2026

Venture Deals Spring Course 2026

The Venture Deals online course is designed to help demystify venture capital deals and early-stage startup financing, giving first-time and experienced entrepreneurs guidance to secure funding…