Posts in OC Startup News
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

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

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

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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Calling All Orange County Innovators: Apply Now for CoCreate Pitch 2025

Product Entrepreneurs: Here's Your BIG Chance!

Applications are now open for this year's CoCreate Pitch, the world’s leading product-driven startup competition!

Bold entrepreneurs are invited by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Alibaba.com, and StartupCouncil.org to share your vision, connect with top global manufacturers and investors, and compete for a share of $1 million in prizes. Finalists will pitch LIVE at flagship events in Las Vegas, USA and London, UK…

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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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OCSC New Supporting Member: Sightbox

Welcome to Sightbox, a new Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council!

Sightbox is a founder-led strategic brand, design, and development agency specializing in AI and tech startups—trusted by VCs and high-growth startups, we help visionary founders define their positioning, sharpen their story, and accelerate go-to-market…

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Celebrate the Grand Reopening of evoNexus with an Open House in Irvine!

The evoNexus startup incubator is thrilled to announce its reopening with a new location!

They are inviting the local startup community to a lively Open House filled with delicious food and refreshing drinks to mark the occasion…

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Show Her the Money Screening 8/27/25

Women in CA Leadership Foundation and F5 Collective present an exclusive screening of the award winning film Show Her the Money followed by a conversation and Q & A.

Cast members and Producers in Attendance! Meet Catherine Gray, Vicky Pasche, Jasmine Jones, Wendy Ryan and John Majeski…

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OCSC Silver Sponsor: Fidelity Private Shares

Welcome to Fidelity Private Shares, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Fidelity Private Shares helps companies manage equity and ownership operations, organize and secure documents, plan and automate fundraisings faster, and improve communication and access with their board and stockholders…

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Pegasus One Unveils Generative AI’s Business Impact

Thanks to Sponsor Pegasus One for this thought leadership article outlining best practices for startup software products:

What’s the ROI with Generative AI? Can the Numbers Tell the Story?…

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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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