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Joe Rinehart on Startup Grit, Strategic Capital and the Cove Fund Edge
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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TCVN Announces Arabian Prince Joins Board to Empower OC Founders
TCVN Announces Arabian Prince Joins Board to Empower OC Founders

Legendary N.W.A. CoFounder & Tech Visionary OG Arabian Prince 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 OG Arabian Prince — founding member of the iconic group N.W.A., tech futurist, and venture partner at INOV8 Capital — to its Board…

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OC’s ONSCREEN Launches Joy Calls
OC’s ONSCREEN Launches Joy Calls

ONSCREEN Launches 'Joy Calls' Phone Based AI Assistant for Seniors

The company has created a friendly AI companion that calls seniors on the phone, offering companionship, reminders, and wellness check-ins; nationwide availability coming soon

SoCal Seniors Get New ‘Joy Calls’ Service Free: An AI Companion That Combats Loneliness and Isolation Over the Phone…

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OCSC Premium Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: LooperRoom, Inc.
OCSC Premium Healthcare Tech Startup Company Member: LooperRoom, Inc.

Thank you to LooperRoom, Inc., a Premium Life Science Member of the OC Startup Council!

LooperRoom, Inc.is a paradigm shifter in the field of mental health. They have developed a mental health application based on artificial intelligence and virtual reality that has become a tool for both clinicians and patients to bridge the time period between psychotherapy sessions. Their team of experts is utilizing cutting edge technology and creating AI software that will revolutionize psychology and mental health services…

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Goshsha
Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Goshsha

Thank you to Goshsha, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Goshsha is a TPx (Trade Promotion Execution) retail media marketplace platform, transforming in-store products into virtual kiosks for makeup try-ons, how-tos, reviews, ratings and marketing campaigns…

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TCA VG and Gulf South Angels Unite to Accelerate Early-Stage Investment
TCA VG and Gulf South Angels Unite to Accelerate Early-Stage Investment

Gulf South Angels and TCA Venture Group Announce Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Investment and Innovation

IRVINE, Calif. and NEW ORLEANS (July 15, 2025) — Gulf South Angels (GSA) and TCA Venture Group(TCA VG), two leading investment organizations, are pleased to announce a strategic relationship to expand deal flow, enhance collaboration, share deep sector expertise, and leverage advanced tools and platforms for more effective investment decisions…

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Renewing OCSC Startup Member: xBlueprint.co
Renewing OCSC Startup Member: xBlueprint.co

Thank you to xBlueprint.co, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

xBlueprint.co - An online collaborative software that makes innovations easy by providing tried and true mature software solutions that allows Chinese EV (Electric vehicles) companies to cut their new product development time by half. Now they are providing it to all the business around the world: Automotive and beyond…

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Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Piper
Renewing OCSC Startup Company Member: Piper

Thank you to Piper, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Piper is a lifestyle company that produces innovative accessories for busy lives designing and sell high-end, organic, washable bags inspired by the Newport aesthetic and California casual luxury.

They focus on the new and pandemic-appropriate idea that there should be innovative canvas bags (for busy lifestyles), that are as easily washable as clothes. Piper was founded out of their founder's own experiences/needs, living in NYC as a professional and new parent…

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UC Irvine AI Entrepreneurs Qualify for Hult Prize Nationals
UC Irvine AI Entrepreneurs Qualify for Hult Prize Nationals

ANTrepreneur Center’s AI Innovation Challenge Team Qualifies for Hult Prize Nationals

The UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is proud to announce that a team of student entrepreneurs, led by Nathan Wong (Economics, Class of 2026), has secured a spot in the national round of the prestigious Hult Prize competition…

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Renewing OCSC Member: Alliance for SoCal Innovation
Renewing OCSC Member: Alliance for SoCal Innovation

Thank you to Alliance for SoCal Innovation, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

Alliance for SoCal Innovation - A regional non-profit super connector that brings innovation stakeholders together through VC matchmaking and curated convenings to bridge critical gaps in the SoCal innovation ecosystem…

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UC Irvine Student ANTrepreneur Receives Major Funding for Dosety
UC Irvine Student ANTrepreneur Receives Major Funding for Dosety

Student ANTrepreneur Receives Prestigious Korean National Startup Grant

Recently, second-year UC Irvine computer science major JeWan Youn was awarded a prestigious grant from the Korean government to support his supplement management startup Dosety…

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New OCSC Startup Company Member: Rekovar Inc
New OCSC Startup Company Member: Rekovar Inc

Welcome to Rekovar Inc, a new medical device Member of the OC Startup Council!

Rekovar Incdevelops AI-powered wearable technology to monitor and treat newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), providing real-time, personalized care insights for healthcare professionals…

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Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Powers Translation Innovation to Boost Construction Site Safety
Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Powers Translation Innovation to Boost Construction Site Safety

Voice Translation App NEED2SAY Breaks Language Barriers to Improve Construction Job Site Safety and Save Lives

The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, part of Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics, is a hub for innovation and impact in Southern California…

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OCSC Premium Startup Company Member: AgentMatch.AI
OCSC Premium Startup Company Member: AgentMatch.AI

Thank you to AgentMatch.AI, a Premium Member of the OC Startup Council!

AgentMatch.AI is a platform designed to transform how people find and connect with real estate agents…

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