Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 22, 2010

Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start. Groups like Tech Coast Angels and Octane hold pitch sessions to hear entrepreneurs sell their businesses.

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MARCH 5, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 -- OCTANe Capital Series: Meet RCT Bioventures. Paul is interested in meeting with early-stage medical device companies seeking start-up financing, medical device entrepreneurs, and inventors. Join us as we meet Paul Grand from RCT BioVentures. See [link] (more).

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based Ferret, a startup working on artificial inteligence software to help people determine who they can trust, has raised $4M in a seed funding round, according to the company. The company said it was founded by Rob Loughan (former founder of Octane Software) and Al MacDonald (CEO of NominoData).

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JANUARY 5, 2021

What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? For the tech/startup ecosystem in SoCal, I am looking forward to continued momentum in addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workforce and support for emerging entrepreneurs. He previously held C-level roles at Overture Services/Yahoo!,

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APRIL 30, 2018

Los Angeles-based NI0 , a new startup in the sports and nutrition vertical, is gearing up for launch, backed by $500,000 in seed funding from a number of tech investors. The startup is aiming at the athletic training and recovery market, with a new sports tape which incorporates supplements. Riot Games). READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA), which supports local startups and emerging-growth companies, has named entrepreneur Kimberly Kovacs as the group's new President, according to the group. LAVA's day to day operations are managed by Executive Director Len Lanzai. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 4, 2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012 -- Accounting and Taxation for Startups. In addition, we'll discuss tax filing requirements, document retention and tax pitfalls to avoid for startups. Join us to learn how to minimize future headaches and risks and maximize potential future benefit, by taking simple, yet cost-effective measures.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -- Developing Communications Program for Your Technology Startup: A Workshop. A strong communications program is an essential component for your business plan and is commonly overlooked amid focus on products and financials.

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MARCH 13, 2013

Aliso Viejo-based Arkami, one of the startups in OCTANE's Launchpad Accelerator, has just zoomed past $360,000 in funding commitments on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter, according to the firm's myIDkey project page.

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MAY 8, 2012

Join CleanTechOC and OCTANe for the inaugural Cleantech Investor Forum on May 14. Monday, May 14, 2012 -- Cleantech Investor Forum. The Forum will bring together over 250 innovators and experts in the cleantech space across California. See [link] (more)

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AUGUST 13, 2013

The startup was one of the startups in OCTANE''s Launchpad program. According to Arkami, the funding came from Gordon Clemons, McNeel Capital and Mark Swanson. Arkami was created by technology veterans Tareq Risheq and Mark Thacker, and had originally raised money via Kickstarter for its secure, USB drive. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

The OCTANe Medical Device and Investor Forum has become the top opportunity for medical device start-up companies that are seeking investment capital to make investment presentations to leading venture capitalists and investors. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -- Medical Device and Investor Forum.

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JULY 4, 2012

While going public is an increasingly difficult option for start-up companies, going private is an increasingly attractive possibility ? Tuesday, July 10, 2012 -- Private Equity Industry Orange County Update. Necessity is the mother of invention. that is, the opportunities associated with private equity financing.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The OCTANe Medical Device and Investor Forum has become the top opportunity for medical device start-up companies that are seeking investment capital to make investment presentations to leading venture capitalists and investors. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 -- Medical Device and Investor Forum.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Technology veterans Tareq Risheq and Mark Thacker are no strangers to the world of high tech startups and angel and venture capital--Risheq was formerly CEO of Celllynx, Thacker was co-founder at Datallegro--but the way they're funding their newest startup is unusual, and a testament to the growing popularity of crowdfunding.

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MAY 18, 2011

Join OCTANe for this unique conference to get the inside view on cutting edge technologies, hot start-ups, venture investments, and industry leaders. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 -- VC in the OC. This year's keynote will be William Wang, founder and CEO of Vizio - one of OC's most successful companies.

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MARCH 11, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011 -- OCTANe Building Blocks - Websites: Reloaded. Popping up first or second when a user is searching for a specific service (or product) can net more business than a word-of-mouth recommendation or expensive marketing campaign. So what do start-ups need to know in today's ever-expanding online market?

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APRIL 12, 2013

There''s been a lot of activity over the past two years in the Southern California accelerator/incubator market, with numerous groups (Amplify, EvoNexus, K5, LaunchpadLA, MediaCamp, Science, StartEngine, and many, many others) looking to help entrepreneurs start and fund their companies. where we totalled up $33.85M in funding.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 -- VC in the OC and OCTANe Innovation Showcase 2010 Deadline. VC in the OC will focus on the Orange County venture capital ecosystem with opportunities to meet VCs from throughout California and see investment presentations from some of the most promising OC start-ups. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

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JUNE 12, 2009

Thursday, June 18, 2009 -- OCTANe Innovation Series  How Innovative Digital Advertising Startups are Changing the $150 Billion Advertising Market. Orange County is home to a number of innovative startups that are shaking up the established advertising industry.

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JUNE 8, 2009

As any entrepreneur can tell you, getting your start-up out of the gates can be tricky.especially when it comes to legal issues. From the ground up, new companies must formulate a business plan, assemble the right management team, and secure the funding needed to establish, execute, and expand the business. See [link] (more).

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

Next Wednesday, hear from promising start-ups, VCs, industry leaders, and the university sector as they discuss innovations that will change one of the most essential industries in the world. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 -- Clean Tech Automotive Innovation Update. Clean tech.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

is one of the hottest start-ups in the wireless space. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 -- Advancements in Wireless Communications. Russ Garcia is the President and CEO of WiSpry. WiSpry Inc.

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JANUARY 2, 2010

OCTANe is pleased to announce that the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Biotechnology has rescheduled a joint hearing for Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 -- Medical Device Innovation in the Golden State. to 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine. Email leigh_volkland@edwards.com.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

We spoke with Kevin shortly before the holidays about the firm, as well as how he connected with Allan at an OCTANe event. The founder of the company is Allan Hundhausen, who is President of the firm, who started working on the technology three years ago, and incorporated FutureDash about a year ago.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Good idea & plan: You must start with a good idea and a PowerPoint deck (my outline is here , scroll down mid way). And a great product starts with the founder. Their name alone is enough to get meetings set up. Join local organizations like OCTANe , TechStars or Launchpad LA. I’ll make my next posting shorter.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

In his post, he mentions the following events / event organizers, and you should visit his post for a bit more on each of them. You can use keywords like: Events in Los Angeles or Southern California Events or even Santa Monica Events.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

10 New York City startups we’re crazy about. Apple event rumor round-up: iPad Mini, iPad 3.5, Investors are no longer compelled to stick to their own backyard, and Southern California is changing the startup landscape, consistently ranking in the top three along with Silicon Valley and the Boston area. 11 hrs ago.

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