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Tech Coast Venture Network kicked off the new year with an engaging presentation on preparing for fundraising for startups and small business. I thought I'd go around the room and introduce some of the exciting businesses present. Meet them here: Jim Burke (safeglow.com) Phillip Gurley (natstaff.com) Stephen Silver (sproutstart.com) Tom Miller (TCVN) Raj Lahoti (onlineguru.com) and Miles Moore (advancedwarningsystems.com).

I’ve been toying with the idea of holding regular “office hours” at a set time and place to meet with folks in the community — be they entrepreneurs, service providers, or others — in lieu of some of the traditional networking events and thought I’d throw the thought out to all of you to see

For all you night-owl entrepreneurs who struggle to make it  to our early morning affairs, we’ve heard you and are responding.  Tags: Orange County OC VCs OCVG Start-Ups Venture Capital Networking Groups Social Network Register FAST, this will “sell out” ’cause, what’s not to love???  Booze, food, digital media, and Laguna Beach… 3 of my favorite things. DATE:

We’re averaging 8 entrepreneurs / VCs so I guess I’ll keep this party going and see where it ends up.  Tags: Networking Orange County OC VCs Regional VC Groups Start-Ups Venture Capital Networking Group So far, so good.  This month, we will be meeting March 19th, 9am-11am, at the Pacific Whey in Ladera Ranch at 25672 Crown Valley Parkway (in the Mercantile West Shopping Center). 

type folks that include entrepreneurs, investors, and others involved in consumer internet.  While Orange County is not necessarily known for Lunch 2.0 is coming to The OC on October 24th.  To view the logistical details and register to attend, pleas click here. 

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Thursday, October 30, 2008 -- Third Annual Annual California Medical Device Forum will take place October 29 - 30 in Orange County, CA, and will draw over 500 participants from across the U.S. The past two years have been an exciting mix of entrepreneurs, start-ups, large companies, venture capitalists, the university sector and strategic advisors. See [link] (mor

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 -- Third Annual Annual California Medical Device Forum will take place October 29 - 30 in Orange County, CA, and will draw over 500 participants from across the U.S. The past two years have been an exciting mix of entrepreneurs, start-ups, large companies, venture capitalists, the university sector and strategic advisors. See [link] (mor

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 -- The Tech Coast Angels Presents the 9th Annual Orange County Fast Pitch Competition. * Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs. * Learn about exciting new startup investment opportunities. Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around gourmet dinner and wine with the Angels. * Watch the finalists in the competition pitch to a panel of expert judges. *