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IRVINE, Calif. - May 5, 2026 - PRLog -- TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) recently published findings that observed when its member angels have sat on the board of a portfolio company or been a board observer, the network has realized 14 times higher MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) compared to companies without board representation…
Read MoreThis in-person event brings together investors, founders, and university leaders who are actively building a more inclusive and opportunity-rich startup landscape…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Neal Bloom of Rising Tide Partners:
From brain-inspired compute to 4W mobile constraints to edge infrastructure—what’s actually limiting AI now…
Read MoreCelebrate Irvine & Mid-year Economic Calibration brings together a dynamic keynote and expert panel delivering forward-looking insights and real-world strategies to help you navigate change, seize opportunity, and drive growth in today’s evolving economy…
Read MoreOpen Sonic AI Medical is a clinically proven, non-invasive ultrasound platform replacing surgery using thermal ablation and cavitation technologies, with commercial deployment across multiple countries and expanding into the U.S. market while building local leadership, including a CEO and key team members…
Read MoreThe finalists for the 2026 Stella Zhang New Venture Competition have officially been selected!
Join them on May 21 at 5 PM to watch UCI’s top student founders pitch live at the Grand Finale…
Read MoreCheck out these new software engineer - full stack, senior information security engineer and senior product designer job opportunities:…
Read MoreTake your startup to the global stage
TiE LA is delighted to share that applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2026, a global initiative designed to support and showcase women founders from around the world…
Read MoreA Thought Leader Guest Post from Kyle Cabodi of Peristyle Communications:
And why that gap gets harder to fix as you grow…
Read MoreeControls, Inc. manufactures HVAC controls that improve comfort and energy savings in the home at about half the cost of other solutions…
Read MoreSpace Tech Expo USA brings you a free-to-attend conference, featuring two dynamic stages: Industry and Technology…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreAn article we liked from Thought Leader Ruben Dominguez of The VC Corner:
Growth advice you will not find anywhere…
Read MoreThis is your chance to hear directly from two of those leaders…
Read MoreSABPA OC/LA proudly presents the 18th Biomedical Forum, spotlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across drug discovery, advanced therapeutics, medical devices, and healthcare systems…
Read MoreMentorX Corporation leverages AI technologies to provide personalized career planning and skill training for university students to get them ready for the workplace…
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