Orange County OC Startup Council

SmartSuite Secures $38M to Transform Work Management! SmartSuite announces a global expansion with $38M in funding, including a $13M Series A led by Canapi Ventures. With 300% growth in 2024 and 50,000+ users, SmartSuite’s no-code platform is redefining work management for businesses, banks, and enterprises worldwide. This new investment will accelerate global adoption and scale SmartSuite’s innovative solutions. ?? Contact: Jason Vancura ([email protected]) https://lnkd.in/dVF5QPdR #SmartSuite #WorkManagement #NoCode #Automation #TechInnovation #StartupGrowth #BusinessProcess #GRC #VentureFunding #AI #FutureOfWork #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Jon Darbyshire Tara Darbyshire Peter Novosel Jonathan Ruf Scott Fox ??

Welcome New OCSC Silver Sponsor: Newlink Technology Inc. Inc HK.9600! We’re excited to have Newlink Technology Inc HK.9600 join the Orange County OC Startup Council as a Silver Sponsor! Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, they specialize in AI, Big Data, and innovative IT solutions, investing in high-growth OC startups to drive success! ?? Contact: Guanhua Zhai,MBA ([email protected]) https://lnkd.in/dhgqWPnF #Tech #Innovation #BigData #AI #Investors #SoftwareDevelopment #Startups #HongKong #OCStartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #Irvine #California Scott Fox ??

Unlock Non-Dilutive Funding for Your Startup! Join Sunstone Management for an exclusive Government Grant Writing Workshop on March 28, 2025 (1:00–2:30 PM) at 18881 Von Karman Ave #500, Irvine, CA. Learn from grant specialists, experienced founders, and academic leaders on securing SBIR/STTR grants. Stay after for Sunstone Stage Connects, spotlighting Ivy League healthcare innovations! https://lnkd.in/ddfqtbvW #Startup #Funding #Government #Grants #SBIR #STTR #Entrepreneurship #GrantWriting #Healthcare #Innovation #Pitch #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #Irvine #California Wade Martin Benjamin M. Cadranel, Esq. Ahmed Zobi, EMBA Earle Hager John Keisler Jayro Sandoval Scott Fox ??

Did you know that the Orange County OC Startup Council has a #free public #MAP of all the #startup companies, #investors, and #serviceproviders in the #OrangeCounty #innovationecosystem? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g23jwJWV Please SHARE it with your #startup #friends to help the #GrowthOC #community connect! (Not listed?? Join the Orange County OC Startup Council to support local #entrepreneurship if you'd like to get added to the #OCSCMap and our Startup Ecosystem Directory too: https://lnkd.in/gb8nMDr ) p.s. Did you know we have a free Chart of #Startup #ServiceProviders too??: https://lnkd.in/gFnFkEKX Scott Fox ??

Excited to share HandyBuddy’s continued membership with the Orange County OC Startup Council! HandyBuddy is a tech-first nationwide marketplace connecting customers with local experts for home & property services. Their B2C & B2B platforms offer instant quotes, online booking, and automation for seamless provider onboarding and order management. https://lnkd.in/d2wZ3EUP #HomeServices #TechInnovation #B2B #Marketplace #HomeImprovement #PropertyServices #Startup #Community #Services #Startups #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Marc Barad Scott Fox ??

Grateful to Bold Array LLC for renewing their membership with the Orange County OC Startup Council! Bold Array LLC is a team of passionate designers, developers, engineers, and marketers crafting innovative web and mobile applications using the latest design techniques and technologies for future-proof compatibility and performance. https://lnkd.in/dtrRgc4k #WebDesign #MobileApps #Innovation #TechDesign #FutureProof #AppDevelopment #WebApplications #Technology #OCBusiness #Startups #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #Irvine #California Josh Nolan Scott Fox ??

MedTech Minds: Elevating MedTech Innovation! Join Alan S. Young, MD MBA, Ramy Albany, and MIX | Medical Innovation Exchange on March 26, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at HanaHaus, Newport Beach for a high-impact mastermind event. Connect with MedTech entrepreneurs & industry leaders for real conversations, problem-solving, and actionable insights. https://lnkd.in/dHmKk2QV #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #StartupGrowth #MedicalDevices #Biotech #Networking #Entrepreneurship #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #Irvine #California Scott Fox ??

Big thanks to FP Solutions, LLC for renewing as an Orange County OC Startup Council sponsor! A venture studio supporting early-stage hardware startups, FP Solutions offers capital and full-scale engineering expertise. With a team of Tesla and SpaceX veterans, they focus on aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and climate tech. Supporting founders from day one! https://lnkd.in/dga8J4MD #Hardware #Startups #Aerospace #Robotics #Sustainability #ClimateTech #StartupEcosystem #OCStartups #FounderSupport #Tesla #SpaceX #Innovation #Investors #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Lewis Hong KC McCreery Scott Fox ??

NM LEEP (New Mexico Lab Embedded Entrepreneur Program) 2026 Cohort applications are open! Seeking early-stage DeepTech innovators in Advanced Materials, AI, Biotech, Energy Security, Quantum Computing, and Space Systems. Join a 2-year fellowship with stipends, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) collaboration, mentorship, and a thriving startup community. Apply by May 8, 2025. Learn more at NMLEEP.com or email [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/d8xB8a3V #DeepTech #Innovation #TechStartups #AI #Biotech #QuantumComputing #SpaceTech #Entrepreneurship #NewMexico #StartupCommunity #Forbes #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #California Scott Fox ??

Welcome JMG Advisors, the newest Premium Member of the Orange County OC Startup Council! Specializing in growth strategies for Startups, SMBs, and Mid-Market enterprises, their team excels in GTM, product strategies, and B2B/B2C tech. Offering a FREE 2-week engagement to assess startup growth strategies. Connect with Derek Kan, Founder/CEO, to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dVKvrani #GTMStrategy #B2B #B2C #TechAdvisors #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Consulting #OCSC #GrowthOC #OrangeCounty #Irvine #California Scott Fox ??