Orange County OC Startup Council

Huge thanks to Amplēo for supporting innovation as a Bronze Sponsor of the Orange County OC Startup Council! Their expert fractional CFOs, CMOs, and HR leaders help startups scale smarter and faster. OCSC members get a free consultation—connect with Brittany Fay to learn more. Smart leadership, on demand—because growth shouldn’t wait. We’re proud to have Amplēo backing Orange County’s startup ecosystem! https://lnkd.in/dkEgEUWr #Leadership #Startup #StartupGrowth #OCStartups #BusinessConsulting #StartupSupport #CFO #CMO #SmartScaling #Founders #Entrepreneurship #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California #Irvine Scott Fox 🦊

Join Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California for the BIG OC Happy Hour on April 30, 5:30–7:30PM in Irvine! 🌟 Mingle with alumni and clubs from Wharton (Wharton Club of Southern California), Stanford GSB (Stanford University Graduate School of Business), Yale (Accelerate Yale), USC (University of Southern California), Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, and more. Bring your 30-sec pitch and connect with top investors, founders, and startup leaders. Great vibes, great ideas—don’t miss out! Enjoy your first drink free and complimentary appetizers. https://lnkd.in/dRNE8WCA #Startup #Networking #OCMBA #IrvineEvents #AngelInvestors #PitchPractice #StartupCommunity #Founders #Funders #Entrepreneurship #StartupEvent #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California #Irvine Scott Fox 🦊

Don’t miss Survivor™ XI by TCVN™ during OC Innovation Week! On Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, watch SoCal’s boldest startups pitch live at The Cove at UC Irvine, 5270 California Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92617 for cash prizes, a golden skull, and a shot at Octane OC's Main Stage! Expect high energy, fierce competition, and game-changing ideas. Network with top founders, investors, and innovators. Use code OCSC50 for 50% off tickets! https://lnkd.in/drKwzNN3 #Innovation #Startup #OCInnovationWeek #TCVN #StartupPitch #SoCalStartups #FastPitch #OctaneMainStage #UCIStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupEvent #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California #Irvine Scott Fox 🦊

Excited to welcome back BizWatt LLC as a renewing member of the Orange County OC Startup Council! Their B2B SaaS tool Qfactor is transforming project management for land surveyors and real estate pros. Backed by angel funding and proven traction, BizWatt is scaling fast—driven by innovation, demand, and a mission to streamline success from first call to final delivery. https://lnkd.in/dVFknBqz #Qfactor #OCStartupCouncil #B2B #SaaS #ProjectManagement #LandSurveying #RealEstate #Tech #StartupGrowth #ARR #AngelInvest #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Frederick Dyste Scott Fox 🦊

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Another great TCA Venture Group "Face to Face with Investors" event at Chapman University! #Founders enjoyed expert panels on #AI and #VC economics hosted by Ray Chan and the #TechCoastAngels. Then 4 local #startups pitched in the "Valuation Price Is Right" game hosted by Scott Fox 🦊 of the Orange County OC Startup Council. Thanks to viv Health, Kaian, REUZEit Technologies, Inc, and the winner: AccQsure Inc. Thanks to all the expert panelists and #pitch judges David Friedman Dave de Csepel, Cecily Mak, Nardo Manaloto, JC Ruffalo, Pat Hwang, Amir Banifatemi, Manish Bhardia, Mallory Shickora, MBA, the student volunteers from @the portal Sophia Penuela Reese King Paddock and especially the sponsors Mark diTargiani of Banc of California and Countsy, plus the great hospitality from #Chapman' #LeatherbyCenter for #Entrepreneurship Cynthia West, Ph.D. and Mario Reza. Great to see everyone including lots of #TCAVG #angelinvestors Volker Hüther, Glenn Rogers, Grant Van Cleve, Greg Buchert, MD, MPH JJ Richa Thomas Lee, M.D., M.B.A. Jalpesh Shah Kyle Hudson and Andrii Ryzhokhin, Jerry Heikens, Anshuman Sinha, Ashish Saboo, Dhaval Kapadia, Venkatesh Sankaran, and many more! #GrowthOC

Exciting news! The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) (Global Entrepreneurship Network) is returning to the U.S. for the first time since 2009! Join global entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 2-5, 2025. Speakers include Mark Cuban, Jeff Hoffman, Brad Feld, and Scott Fox 🦊. Plus, StartupCouncil.org members get a 50% discount on registration! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to innovate, connect, and build relationships! https://lnkd.in/dZGCSHkz #GEC2025 #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation #StartupCommunity #GlobalEntrepreneurship #Networking #StartupCouncil #Innovation #TechEntrepreneurs #GlobalNetworking #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Scott Fox 🦊

Congratulations to Makani Science for achieving FDA clearance for their groundbreaking respiratory monitor! This wearable, real-time device is set to revolutionize respiratory health monitoring with continuous, non-invasive tracking. A game-changer for clinical, research, and performance settings. Exciting times ahead for Makani Science as they move into manufacturing and partnerships! Kudos to Greg Buchert, MD, MPH for leading the charge. https://lnkd.in/de-nSvPB  #FDA #FDAApproval #HealthTech #Wearable #RespiratoryHealth #Innovation #MedTech #Healthcare #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California #Irvine Scott Fox 🦊

Join the #IrvineDreamRun next weekend! A #fun morning to support inclusive #entrepreneurship in #OrangeCounty by the Sunstone Community Fund. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gersHFnM

Ready to make a tech impact? Join the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition! Show the world your groundbreaking innovation and connect with global experts, investors, and partners. This is your chance to transform your tech vision into reality. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be recognized as a leader in tech innovation. Apply now and be part of the future of tech! https://lnkd.in/dSxM_94G #KPMG #Tech #TechInnovation #TechEntrepreneurs #GlobalImpact #Innovation #FutureOfTech #StartupGrowth #TechSolutions #Entrepreneurship #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Ryan Youhan Scott Fox 🦊