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The Booming Industry of Bioscience
01/09/2024 | 7 MIN READ

The Booming Industry of Bioscience

The bioscience industry in Orange County has grown consistently over the past decade. Bios...

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Marketing Your Startup Business for Explosive Growth
08/01/2023 | 7 MIN READ

Marketing Your Startup Business for Explosive Growth

Growing a startup is a lengthy process that requires hard work and determination. It's als...

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CHOC & ULP Establish a Unique Training Program for the Next Generation of Biotech Innovators
07/01/2020 | 2 MIN READ

CHOC & ULP Establish a Unique Training Program for the Next Generation of Biotech Innovators

CHOC and ULP have come together to develop a STEM program. The CHOC Children's Research In...

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11 Leading Medical Device Companies in 2020
04/06/2020 | 6 MIN READ

11 Leading Medical Device Companies in 2020

The medical device industry is growing at a rapid pace which is helpful in healthcare sett...

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9 Successful Tips for Writing Grant Proposals for Nonprofits
03/30/2020 | 6 MIN READ

9 Successful Tips for Writing Grant Proposals for Nonprofits

Understand how to effectively write grant proposals for your nonprofit organization. A gra...

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What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?
03/23/2020 | 6 MIN READ

What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?

The lean startup methodology and when it can be beneficial to take this approach. The lean...

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2020 World Medical Innovation Forum: The Future of Medicine and AI
03/16/2020 | 6 MIN READ

2020 World Medical Innovation Forum: The Future of Medicine and AI

World Medical Innovation Forum is one of the largest forums of 2020. If you're starting a ...

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Orange County’s Medical Device Industry Leads Tech and Life Science Firms, Raising Nearly $1.0 billion in 2019
03/11/2020 | 5 MIN READ

Orange County’s Medical Device Industry Leads Tech and Life Science Firms, Raising Nearly $1.0 billion in 2019

The medical device industry in OC is growing and shows no signs of slowing down. The medic...

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Top 7 Venture Capital Firms
03/09/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Top 7 Venture Capital Firms

The top venture capital firms available to you. Venture capital is a type of private equit...

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Business Network International (BNI) & Everything You Need to Know
03/02/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Business Network International (BNI) & Everything You Need to Know

This article is an in-depth profile of Business Network International. Business Network In...

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Nonprofit Loans: Where and How to Get Them
02/24/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Nonprofit Loans: Where and How to Get Them

This articles offers a guide to nonprofit loans and how to apply for them. A nonprofit bus...

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How to Qualify for a Startup Business Line of Credit
02/17/2020 | 7 MIN READ

How to Qualify for a Startup Business Line of Credit

An in-depth guide on what it takes to qualify for a startup business line of credit. Start...

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SBA 504 Loan Program for Startups & Small Businesses
02/10/2020 | 7 MIN READ

SBA 504 Loan Program for Startups & Small Businesses

Learn how the SBA 504 loan can be used for startups and small businesses. According to the...

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5 Most Popular Types of Crowdfunding for Startups
02/03/2020 | 6 MIN READ

5 Most Popular Types of Crowdfunding for Startups

Crowdfunding is a small sum of money gathered from a larger group of individuals. Over the...

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All-in-One Tax Preparation Checklist for your Startup or Small Business
01/27/2020 | 7 MIN READ

All-in-One Tax Preparation Checklist for your Startup or Small Business

Our goal is to provide information to help you get started with filing your taxes. As a bu...

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Convertible Debt Financing for Your Startup
01/21/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Convertible Debt Financing for Your Startup

Convertible debt financing is available through both VC firms and angel investors. Funding...

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How Coworking Spaces are Helping the Startup Culture Thrive
01/13/2020 | 6 MIN READ

How Coworking Spaces are Helping the Startup Culture Thrive

Coworking allows for extensive cost savings and better opportunities for networking. A cow...

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10 Successful Biotech Startups and How They Found Success
01/06/2020 | 6 MIN READ

10 Successful Biotech Startups and How They Found Success

With the rapid development of technology, more biotech start-ups appear every year. Becaus...

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Microloans for Startups Explained
12/30/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Microloans for Startups Explained

Need help funding your startup or small business? Consider obtaining a microloan for a sma...

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What is Open Innovation?
12/23/2019 | 6 MIN READ

What is Open Innovation?

A comprehensive guide to open innovation and how it can benefit your company. Open innovat...

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4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know
12/16/2019 | 6 MIN READ

4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know

The four primary types of market segmentation that you can use with your life science star...

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Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the Difference?
12/09/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the Difference?

Entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs have similar but also different traits, objectives, &...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Global Entrepreneurship Network
12/02/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Everything You Need to Know About the Global Entrepreneurship Network

Everything about the Global Entrepreneurship Network and how it can benefit your startup. ...

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The National Venture Capital Association
11/25/2019 | 6 MIN READ

The National Venture Capital Association

VC requirements are usually very strict for a company to receive this funding. When you're...

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Start-up Services in Orange County
11/22/2019 | 3 MIN READ

Start-up Services in Orange County

Start-up services in OC are available for motivated life science entrepreneurs. Connecting...

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7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup
11/18/2019 | 5 MIN READ

7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup

Angel investors are highly beneficial for biotech startups who need access to early-stage ...

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Where to Find Life Science Events in Orange County
11/15/2019 | 2 MIN READ

Where to Find Life Science Events in Orange County

For a startup company, time and funds are undeniably limited. Networking effectively and c...

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Understanding Pre-Seed and Seed Funding For Startups
11/04/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Understanding Pre-Seed and Seed Funding For Startups

Pre-seed and seed funding are the earliest stages of funding which helps a startup grow. W...

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How to Perfect Your Deck
11/01/2019 | 2 MIN READ

How to Perfect Your Deck

Pitch deck is a critical tool for attracting an investor’s interest. What will captivate a...

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Social Trends and How They Affect Your Startup Business
10/28/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Social Trends and How They Affect Your Startup Business

A closer look at eight of the top social trends that you should be aware of. Starting a bu...

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5 Must Ask Questions for Wet Lab Incubators
10/23/2019 | 2 MIN READ

5 Must Ask Questions for Wet Lab Incubators

Incubators offer range of options, but how do you pick the right one for your company? Fin...

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7 Different Business Model Ideas for Your Startup
10/21/2019 | 7 MIN READ

7 Different Business Model Ideas for Your Startup

Different business models are used for different types of startups. As a startup business ...

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Wet Lab vs. Dry Lab for Your Life Science Startup
10/14/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Wet Lab vs. Dry Lab for Your Life Science Startup

Learn whether wet lab or dry lab is perfect for your startup. When you're thinking of crea...

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Top 6 Medtech and Bioscience Socal Startup Conferences 2019
09/30/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Top 6 Medtech and Bioscience Socal Startup Conferences 2019

Attending conferences provides an opportunity to make connections with professionals. If y...

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The Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail to Find Success
09/23/2019 | 7 MIN READ

The Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail to Find Success

An extensive look at why startups fail to find success to help you avoid these issues. Run...

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National Business Incubation Association: Everything You Need to Know
09/16/2019 | 5 MIN READ

National Business Incubation Association: Everything You Need to Know

If your startup is looking for ways to grow and scale beyond current operations, many expe...

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Are You a Startup or Small Business?
09/09/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Are You a Startup or Small Business?

By learning the difference between startup and small business, mistakes can be avoided. Wh...

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Information Technology and Its Role in Furthering Medtech
09/02/2019 | 5 MIN READ

Information Technology and Its Role in Furthering Medtech

Information technology has proven to be vital for Medtech businesses. Information technolo...

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Why Mission Statements and Company Values are Essential for any Startup
08/26/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Why Mission Statements and Company Values are Essential for any Startup

A mission statement is a brief description of the fundamental purpose of your company. Whe...

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A Guide To Risk Management For Startups
08/21/2019 | 3 MIN READ

A Guide To Risk Management For Startups

Learn to manage risks that your startup encounters. In today’s tech-savvy world, businesse...

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A Startup's Guide to Copyrighting, Trademarking, and Patenting
08/19/2019 | 7 MIN READ

A Startup's Guide to Copyrighting, Trademarking, and Patenting

A copyright is used to protect creative works made by your company. When you're starting a...

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Understanding the Intricacies of Biomedical Science
07/29/2019 | 5 MIN READ

Understanding the Intricacies of Biomedical Science

Biomedical research looks for ways to prevent and treat diseases. Biomedical science refer...

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Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success
07/26/2019 | 1 MIN READ

Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success

This e-book also provides a list of valuable resources for budding Biotech entrepreneurs. ...

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11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs & Brilliant Innovators
07/22/2019 | 8 MIN READ

11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs & Brilliant Innovators

The 11 characteristics that are held by brilliant innovators and successful entrepreneurs....

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Trends in Healthcare Investments and Exits 2019
07/20/2019 | 1 MIN READ

Trends in Healthcare Investments and Exits 2019

Current trends in healthcare investments and exits. Silicon Valley Bank released it's 2019...

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Creating the Perfect Pitch Deck for your Startup
07/15/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Creating the Perfect Pitch Deck for your Startup

Pitch decks are absolutely essential if you want your startup to stand out. When you're se...

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The Ins and Outs of Venture Capital Funding
07/08/2019 | 7 MIN READ

The Ins and Outs of Venture Capital Funding

Venture capital funding has proven to be highly beneficial at helping entrepreneurs grow. ...

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11 MedTech Innovations Defining the Industry in 2019
06/24/2019 | 7 MIN READ

11 MedTech Innovations Defining the Industry in 2019

Over the past decade, the MedTech industry has been growing at an exponential rate.Because...

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Hoag Institute Performs 500th TAVR Procedure
06/17/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Hoag Institute Performs 500th TAVR Procedure

The Hoag Institute is the first center within Orange County to offer this treatment. The H...

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7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success
06/03/2019 | 7 MIN READ

7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success

If you want your startup be successful, it's important that you use all tools available. G...

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Orange County Poised to Become the Life Sciences Capital of the World
05/27/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Orange County Poised to Become the Life Sciences Capital of the World

Life Sciences industry has become highly attractive to investors in and around OC. The lif...

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Everything You Need to Know About Medtech
05/20/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Everything You Need to Know About Medtech

Medtech has evolved rapidly due to modern technology. Throughout all facets of technology,...

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How to Fund Your Nonprofit Startup
05/13/2019 | 7 MIN READ

How to Fund Your Nonprofit Startup

Learn to ascertain which source of funding would best suit your startup for success. Havin...

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How Series A, B, & C Funding Works for Your Startup
05/06/2019 | 7 MIN READ

How Series A, B, & C Funding Works for Your Startup

Learn about the different stages of funding and which one will help your startup. Funding ...

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What are Angel Investors and Does Your Startup Need One?
04/22/2019 | 7 MIN READ

What are Angel Investors and Does Your Startup Need One?

Angel investors are affluent individuals who have the means to provide capital. These inve...

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What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?
04/15/2019 | 7 MIN READ

What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?

MVP is a version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers. A...

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Incubator vs Accelerator: What's the difference?
04/08/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Incubator vs Accelerator: What's the difference?

Learn about the difference between incubator and accelerator and which one fits you. Incub...

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The UCI Wayfinder Incubator Program
04/01/2019 | 6 MIN READ

The UCI Wayfinder Incubator Program

UCI provides resources that helps entrepreneurs and local startups. The University of Cali...

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The Cove at UCI: Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship in OC
03/25/2019 | 6 MIN READ

The Cove at UCI: Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship in OC

The Cove aims to bring the Orange County business community together. Over a relatively sh...

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8 Equipment & Amenities Every Wet Lab Incubator Needs
03/18/2019 | 5 MIN READ

8 Equipment & Amenities Every Wet Lab Incubator Needs

Regardless of the industry, the startup phase of a business can be daunting, complicated, ...

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UC Irvine Research Park: Paving the way for innovation & Technology
03/11/2019 | 6 MIN READ

UC Irvine Research Park: Paving the way for innovation & Technology

UC Irvine is a premier university that's among the ten UC campuses throughout the state. T...

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UCI Applied Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Businesses
03/04/2019 | 6 MIN READ

UCI Applied Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Businesses

The main goal is to support economic growth and job creation in the local community.UCI Ap...

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9 Reasons Why Startups Need Incubators
02/25/2019 | 7 MIN READ

9 Reasons Why Startups Need Incubators

Many highly successful and well known companies began as startups that used incubators. In...

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The Top 15 Coworking & Shared Office Spaces in Orange County
02/11/2019 | 7 MIN READ

The Top 15 Coworking & Shared Office Spaces in Orange County

Top 15 coworking and shared office spaces that you can find in and around Orange County. O...

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