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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International Summer Mixer 8/14/25

Join BABC’s International Summer Mixer 2025

This event was created to help entrepeneurs connect, socialize, and create oppurtunities for everyone internationally…

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New OCSC Startup Company Member: Creabot

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

Creabot designs and delivers robotics kits and components for education, makers, and industry worldwide…

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FDA Regulatory 101: Medical Devices Regulations and FDA Approval 8/12/25

In this webinar, learn how to navigate FDA regulations, classify your device, and build a smart strategy to attract investors.

Are you a medical device entrepreneur struggling to navigate development and FDA regulations?…

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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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Orange County Founders: Ready to Pitch Your Product Idea to the World?

$1M New Products Startup Competition

The annual CoCreate Pitch Competition is back for 2025 with $1M in prizes!…

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OCSC Bronze Sponsor: IG1 Communications

Thank you to IG1 Communications, a Bronze Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

IG1 Communications is an award winning company based in Southern California. They produce great looking videos that help their clients stand out from the crowd and get that much needed capital….

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Accelerate California: Building Businesses with Public-Private Partnerships 8/8/25

Join Sunstone for the latest P3 Strategy Series event!

This week, they're highlighting the importance of Public-Private Partnerships and how they can bring value to the community with guest speaker Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)…

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New OCSC Member: Capital Edge Marketing

Welcome toCapital Edge Marketing, a new Member of the OC Startup Council!

Capital Edge Marketing helps high-tech and life sciences startups turn complex ideas into clear, growth-driving messages— offering senior-level marketing strategy, content, and branding without the cost of an in-house team…

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How to Use AI to Grow Sales and Build Operational Efficiency in Startups 8/7/25

Discover how to transform your startup’s sales strategy with the power of AI at an exclusive workshop hosted by the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics.

Led by Susan Cashion, President of Growth Wise Consulting, Inc., and a seasoned expert in building world-class sales organizations, this session is designed to equip entrepreneurs and early-stage business leaders with practical tools to drive growth and efficiency…

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New OC Startup Job Listing: UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center Program Lead Opportunity

UCI is hiring!

Check out this new local Program Lead job opportunity from UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center :

UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center is hiring a Program Lead to help expand our student programming, community partnerships, and cross-campus impact…

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OCSC Renewing Silver Sponsor: Sunstone Managemen

Thank you to Sunstone Management Inc., a renewing 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…

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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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Ending Entrepreneurial Isolation with The Sophia Consulting Firm

An article we liked from Thought Leader Sophia Ononye of The SophiaConsulting Firm:

Entrepreneurial Loneliness, Belonging, and the Rise of the Fractional Founder…

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Renewing OCSC Member: Crab Labs

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AI, Blockchain, and Crypto’s Role in Modern Investing

A Thought Leadership article we liked from Alto Securities:

The Future of Investing: AI, Blockchain & Crypto

The investing world is undergoing a profound transformation as three powerful technologies—artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency—converge to create what we’re calling “The Technology Trio.”…

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OCSC New Supporting Member: Spotlight on Startups

Welcome to Spotlight on Startups, a new Supporting Member of the OC Startup Council!

Spotlight on Startups (SOS) helps emerging businesses gain visibility and credibility through engaging founder interviews and promotional features.…