Think you have what it takes to survive? ???? At Survivor XI SoCal Startup Pitch Competition, you’ll battle through three intense rounds: ? Lightning Round – Quick, sharp, and straight to the point. Can you hook the judges in seconds? ?? Semifinals – Dig deeper. Show traction, strategy, and why your startup is the real deal. ?? Survivor Finale – The ultimate showdown. Bring the energy, handle Q&A like a pro, and prove you’re the one to beat. Ready to pitch, survive, and thrive? Here’s what you need to know! ???? #TCVNsurvivor Get tickets --> lu.ma/survivor Thank you to our investor judges, event sponsors, and community partners: Octane OC LaunchPad SBDC John Wiet Shaun Sanders, J.D. University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business Farrah N. Khan Scott Fox ?? Orange County OC Startup Council David Friedman Pat Hwang TCA Venture Group Orange County Ayman Baha Isabelle Bart ?? Chi Pham Ryan Foland ??????? Ashish Saboo TiE Angels Andrew Reinhold Genesis Bank Lillian Victoria Ng Victor Macias Dean Talley Costin Tuculescu Julia Vu ?? (Founder University Cohort 9) Clint Webb Sofia Esteves Carvalho Moon Cho Ramy A. Sandy Eulitt Tony Crisp ?? Aaron Klein
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风险投资与私募股权管理人
Irvine，CA 1,434 位关注者
We Help First-Time Founders Become Fundable. Become a Lifetime Member.
关于我们
Tech Coast Venture Network? (TCVN?) is celebrating it’s 40th year anniversary as a non-profit community support organization on a mission to help create economic and social impact by helping first-time founders become fundable. We are positioned in the ecosystem “between the i’s": idea and investment.” To help Founders in our community become Pitch-Polished? and Investor-Ready?, we host three annual signature events, Survivor? fast-pitch competition, Wingz? angel investor speed dating, and Rocky? founders choice award holiday celebration for charity. Our Philosophy 1) Provide an open and safe place for entrepreneurs 2) Promote a marketplace of ideas and products that aid entrepreneurs 3) Provide information and connections freely and willingly 4) Discourage predatory activities (ie: hard selling entrepreneurs) 5) Maintain a majority business owner -vs- service provider membership and attendance 6) Create involvement in the community and promote volunteerism 7) Provide affordable and easy access to benefits Our History Founded in 1984, the Tech Coast Venture Network is a non-profit organization (501c6) and one of Southern California’s premier technology business networks. Either directly or through one our members or sponsors, TCVN has delivered resources addressing numerous business challenges in areas as diverse as: education, accounting, legal services, banking services, intellectual property protection, funding, marketing, sales, publishing, strategic planning, administration, professional information, government-related guidance, and more.
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https://tcvn.com
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- 风险投资与私募股权管理人
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- 201-500 人
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- Irvine，CA
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1984
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P.O. Box 6050
US，CA，Irvine，92616
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If you haven't experienced this before, it's a complete blast! Sign up now before they sell out!
The ultimate startup showdown is BACK! ?? #SurvivorXI is coming, and this is your chance to pitch, compete, and win in front of top investors and industry leaders. Throwback to #SurvivorX at SoCal Startup Day 2024: ? Nearly 100 founders battled it out in the Lightning Round ?? $2,000 in cash prizes awarded to the top three Survivors ?? Investor judges & community leaders backing bold entrepreneurs This year, we’re raising the stakes. More founders. More competition. More opportunities. Do you have what it takes to survive? Tickets available now at lu.ma/tcvn #TCVNsurvivor Stephen Silver Scott Fox ??Farrah N. Khan Amil A. David Ochi Cynthia West, Ph.D. Emily Gengler Tony Crisp ?? Louis Tillman IV
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Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics | Associate Professor | CEO of Rezultant, Sales Strategy for Startups | Co-Founder | Speaker | Author | Coach | Board Member
Sharing for the entrepreneurs in my network. Please plan to pitch at this amazing event! #entrepreneursatchapman #startups #pitchcompetition
The ultimate startup showdown is BACK! ?? #SurvivorXI is coming, and this is your chance to pitch, compete, and win in front of top investors and industry leaders. Throwback to #SurvivorX at SoCal Startup Day 2024: ? Nearly 100 founders battled it out in the Lightning Round ?? $2,000 in cash prizes awarded to the top three Survivors ?? Investor judges & community leaders backing bold entrepreneurs This year, we’re raising the stakes. More founders. More competition. More opportunities. Do you have what it takes to survive? Tickets available now at lu.ma/tcvn #TCVNsurvivor Stephen Silver Scott Fox ??Farrah N. Khan Amil A. David Ochi Cynthia West, Ph.D. Emily Gengler Tony Crisp ?? Louis Tillman IV
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The ultimate startup showdown is BACK! ?? #SurvivorXI is coming, and this is your chance to pitch, compete, and win in front of top investors and industry leaders. Throwback to #SurvivorX at SoCal Startup Day 2024: ? Nearly 100 founders battled it out in the Lightning Round ?? $2,000 in cash prizes awarded to the top three Survivors ?? Investor judges & community leaders backing bold entrepreneurs This year, we’re raising the stakes. More founders. More competition. More opportunities. Do you have what it takes to survive? Tickets available now at lu.ma/tcvn #TCVNsurvivor Stephen Silver Scott Fox ??Farrah N. Khan Amil A. David Ochi Cynthia West, Ph.D. Emily Gengler Tony Crisp ?? Louis Tillman IV
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?? We're thrilled to partner with Genesis Bank and are excited to see everyone at the Catalyst Business Expo Spring 2025! ? Come chat with our team and learn how TCVN can help you become a fundable founder. Plus - don't miss your chance to enter our raffle for a free PitchPass to Survivor XI Startup Pitch Competition! ? ?Thursday, March 27th, 2025 ?1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ?Expert speakers ?Strategic networking ?Free admission with RSVP ?Business Builders' Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ? RSVP at? www.whengenesistalks.com and stop by our booth to say hi! ? #BusinessGrowth #GenesisCatalystExpo
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#TCVNsurvivor is coming to OC Innovation Week #OCIW Join TCVN for the 11th Annual Survivor?? Fast Pitch Competition on Tuesday May 6, during Orange County Innovation Week (OCIW) live at the Cove at UC Irvine. All attendees will have the opportunity to present their 30-second lightning fast pitch to the audience for a chance to advance to the semi-finals. Watch as this year's finalists compete on the largest Survivor stage in history for a chance to win cash prizes, a coveted golden skull, and a golden ticket to be one of a dozen startups to pitch at Octane's Main Stage Pitch Event on Wednesday, May 7. Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time at lu.ma/survivor.
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?? Big news! As part of our recently announced partnership, we're thrilled to welcome TCVN's Survivor XI to OC Innovation Week 2025! ?? This year, we're bringing Orange County five power-packed days of breakthrough keynotes, talks, and hands-on experiences, including: ?? UC Irvine's Born in California Demo Day (May 5) ?? Orange County Business Council's Healthcare Forum (May 6) ?? Women Leaders of Octane Forum (May 6) ?? TCVN's Survivor? Fast Pitch Competition (May 6) ?? Fast Pitch/Capital & Growth Company Presentations (May 7) ?? Pitch applications are now open: https://lnkd.in/eWmbE3Zw ?? Tech Innovation Forum (May 8) ?? Brunch With Experts (May 9) — and many more key networking opportunities with OC's premier innovation ecosystem. Connect with the region's brightest minds as we explore and shape what's next in tech. For #founders, #investors, #tech innovators, strategics, and more. ?? Get your passes or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gGS484cr --- Looking to pitch, sponsor, or get involved? Email us at [email protected] and we'll connect to you the right person. #OCIW25 #OCInnovationWeek #Startups #Innovation #PitchCompetition #TechCommunity #OrangeCounty
#TCVNsurvivor ?? Start Your Founder Journey at TCVN's Survivor Xl during OC Innovation Week - May 6, 2025 ??? Get your early bird priced tickets while they last at https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR Calling all aspiring founders! TCVN is thrilled to announce the launch of Survivor Xl, a lighting fast-pitch competition kicking off at OC Innovation Week at The COVE at UCI. This is your chance to take the first step on the path to funding. Survivor Xl embodies TCVN's core mission to helping founders become fundable. This isn't just a 30-second lightning pitch (though anyone with a general admission ticket can jump on stage – first come, first served). It's the beginning of a journey, offering invaluable opportunities for idea validation, pitch practice, networking with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors, and access to essential resources. We're talking mentorship, potential investor connections, prizes, and follow-up support – everything you need to propel your startup forward. We're incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders like Bill Carpou, CEO of Octane OC, and Matthew Hanson, Director of New Ventures at UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, to bring this event to life. Together, we're building a world-class startup ecosystem right here in Orange County. Learn more and register for Survivor Xl during OC Innovation Week at https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR #TCVNsurvivor #OCInnovationWeek #Startups #Founders #PitchCompetition #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #OrangeCounty #UCI #TheCOVE #Innovation
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#TCVNsurvivor ?? Start Your Founder Journey at TCVN's Survivor Xl during OC Innovation Week - May 6, 2025 ??? Get your early bird priced tickets while they last at https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR Calling all aspiring founders! TCVN is thrilled to announce the launch of Survivor Xl, a lighting fast-pitch competition kicking off at OC Innovation Week at The COVE at UCI. This is your chance to take the first step on the path to funding. Survivor Xl embodies TCVN's core mission to helping founders become fundable. This isn't just a 30-second lightning pitch (though anyone with a general admission ticket can jump on stage – first come, first served). It's the beginning of a journey, offering invaluable opportunities for idea validation, pitch practice, networking with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors, and access to essential resources. We're talking mentorship, potential investor connections, prizes, and follow-up support – everything you need to propel your startup forward. We're incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders like Bill Carpou, CEO of Octane OC, and Matthew Hanson, Director of New Ventures at UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove, to bring this event to life. Together, we're building a world-class startup ecosystem right here in Orange County. Learn more and register for Survivor Xl during OC Innovation Week at https://lu.ma/SURVIVOR #TCVNsurvivor #OCInnovationWeek #Startups #Founders #PitchCompetition #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #OrangeCounty #UCI #TheCOVE #Innovation
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#TCVNsurvivor is coming to OC Innovation Week #OCIW - early bird tickets available now at lu.ma/survivor
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We are excited to announce Crowdcreate as our official?lead generation marketing sponsor. Crowdcreate helps businesses by offering the latest marketing strategies that include lead generation, SEO, influencer marketing, paid ad optimization, investor fundraising, PR and more. They'll also be creating videos of our TCVN events and posting it to different social media platforms. Thank you Jeffrey Maganis for helping founders fund, launch, and scale their projects.
We’re thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with TCVN! This collaboration will combine our networks and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses scale faster than ever. Stay tuned for upcoming events, resources, and opportunities!
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