The AlphaPersuade Summit returns in 2026.
Join Beall Applied Innovation and RhetAI Coalition once again for a day of groundbreaking research conducted by their coalition’s global teams, transformational keynotes by leading minds who are investigating AI’s persuasive power, and a plenary roundtable reunion of their inaugural keynote speakers to discuss what has changed in the world of AI and Persuasion since 2024…
Read MoreA Thought Leadership article we liked from Local Site Designer:
Website vs Landing Page: What's the Difference (and Which One You Need to Get More Leads)?
If you run a local business and you’re trying to get more calls, bookings, or quote requests online, you’ve probably heard people say:…
Read MoreThank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!
Sunstone Management Inc. believes in the aspirational power of the American economy to attract and inspire investors and entrepreneurs from throughout the world…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Tomasz Tunguz of Theory Ventures:
The Average Founder Ages 6 Months Each Year
No, founders are not adopting Bryan Johnson’s regimen to reverse aging
Quite the opposite : the average founder raising capital ages six months every year…
Read MoreLeaders from Cotality & Workday reveal the architecture strategies that make the difference.
Sourav Ganguly, VP of Architecture at Cotality, brings over 20 years of leadership in AI transformation and enterprise architecture. He advises C-Suite leaders and leads global teams through complex AI challenges…
Read MoreWelcome to PedalTron Inc, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!
PedalTron Inc is manufacturing entertainment character pedal toys for kids ages 3 to 6…
Read MoreOmnigarde Launches Video Series Showcasing AI-Powered Biometric Innovation and Future Vision
Omnigarde, an emerging leader in high-performance biometric technologies, is proud to announce the launch of a six-part video series…
Read MoreApplications Are Open: Join the 2026 Venture Fellows Cohort
Larta Institute is excited to launch applications for the 2026 Venture Fellows Program.
They invite founders developing impactful environmental solutions to apply to be part of their next cohort. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as spots may fill before the deadline...
Read MoreOrange County startups are hiring engineers and developers!
Check out these new staff/senior - graphics programmer, field application engineer and staff software engineer and job opportunities:…
Read MoreLearn robotics with RAS University - just launched free online education program
Written by Andra Keay
The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) is proud to announce the launch of RAS University (RAS-U), a comprehensive web-based educational program designed to offer free education in robotics and automation to all worldwide…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leaders Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr:
Unlocking Advocacy: Growth’s Force Multiplier in the Age of AI
Introducing the Perfect Customer Loop Framework
“You have got to try this! It solved my problem, and it will solve yours.” This is advocacy in action, and in the age of AI, it is no longer optional…
Read MoreWe accept job listings for high tech, software, and life sciences career opportunities if you are hiring in OC.
Our audience is full of Southern California software programmers, marketing and sales execs, medical researchers, designers, engineers, regulatory experts, customer service reps, clinicians, investors, business development pros, attorneys, financial experts, etc…
Read MoreThe Big Story: US House passes capital formation package
The House voted Thursday, 302 to 123 in favor of advancing a sweeping capital formation package designed to increase opportunities for investors of all backgrounds and for companies to raise money…
Read MoreReed Smith® Honors Startup Community Champions at TCVN's Rocky™ Founders Choice Awards
IRVINE, Calif. - Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Southern California's longest-standing founder-first support organization, successfully hosted the Rocky™ Founders Choice Awards & Holiday Celebration for Charity on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OneDigital in Irvine…
Read MoreThank you to SYP Inc., a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!
SYP Inc.is a science and technology-based commercialization company and accelerator. With a team of experts including patent attorneys, corporate technology evaluators, and technology transfer specialists, SYP supports the entire business lifecycle from startup ideas to commercialization…
Read MoreOrange County startups are hiring engineers and developers!
Check out these new senior software engineering manager, senior java developer and senior data engineer job opportunities:…
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