Weekly Deal: Reddit Ads | Save up to $600

Every week, we highlight one valuable opportunity from the Members Only Deals & Discounts Marketplace—helping startups reach the right audiences while optimizing their marketing spend.

This week, we’re featuring Reddit Ads, a highly cost-effective platform designed to help you connect with highly engaged, high-trust communities ready to buy…

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OCSC Silver Sponsor: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

Thank you to Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council!

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation: Philanthropic Foundation by Dr. and Mrs. Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman to provide research grants for scientists…

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OC's Octane Announces Mussallem Cardiovascular Accelerator Launch

Octane Launches Mussallem Cardiovascular Accelerator to Advance Next Generation of Heart Health Innovation

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Octane today announced the launch of the Mussallem Cardiovascular Accelerator, a new program designed to accelerate breakthrough cardiovascular technologies and support entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes…

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Renewing OCSC Member: London & Partners

Thank you to London & Partners, a renewing Member of the OC Startup Council!

London & Partners is the business and destination agency for London – it is their mission to create economic growth that isresilient, sustainable and inclusive…

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OCSC Free Lunch Meetup for Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Startup Friends 7/1/26

​OC startup founders & friends - Join us for a fun free "BYOL" lunch!

​You're invited to join the OC Startup Council community for a casual lunch meetup Wednesday, July 1!…

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Our free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours help early stage company founders worldwide learn how to raise money for their startups.

The fun, friendly live video Q&A sessions answer financing and strategy questions from entrepreneurs from all over the world with FREE expert startup advice…

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Business Accelerator: From Idea to Launch | Wednesdays, 8/5/26 - 8/26/26

This 4-part business accelerator series is designed to educate participants in planning, formation, and preparation to launch their small business/microbusiness.

At the end of the program, attendees will have the knowledge to get their business up and running…

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Weekly Deal: AWS (Amazon Web Services) | Get $5,000 credits

Every week, we highlight one valuable opportunity from the Members Only Deals & Discounts Marketplace—helping startups scale efficiently while optimizing their runway.

This week, we’re featuring AWS Activate, providing your business with the cloud computing infrastructure needed to build, launch, and grow…

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Meet the Stella Zhang New Venture Competition 2026 Champions

Meet the Teams Behind This Year’s Winning Ventures!

The Merage School’s Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship proudly celebrates the winners of this year’s Stella Zhang New Venture Competition, following nearly 100 student venture submissions earlier this spring…

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Launch Your E-Commerce with AI: Accio by Alibaba for Next-Gen Entrepreneurs 6/26/26

Join an exclusive afternoon event co-hosted by Sunstone Investment, GII (Global Innovation & Investment), and Accio Work (by Alibaba).

Whether you're a student, aspiring founder, or early-stage entrepreneur, come discover how Accio's AI-powered e-commerce tools can help you source smarter, launch faster, and scale your business globally…

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OC’s Finally Quiet Expands Reach at Dental Venture Summit

May marked a major milestone for Finally Quiet as we introduced our platform to a broader audience across the dental industry during Dental Venture Summit and CDA Presents 2026 in Anaheim, California…

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Nominate a Leading Tech Startup Today

Help identify the next KPMG Tech Innovator in the US

Do you know a tech entrepreneur whose innovation could help change the future?

This is an opportunity to nominate a standout company for the KPMG Tech Innovator in the US competition. They are looking for tech innovators who are breaking new ground and helping to reshape the future…

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Building Orange County's Innovation Future & Women in Brain Health & Innovation 6/25/26

Join TiE Los Angeles for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as they explore the leaders and ideas driving Orange County's innovation ecosystem forward…

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