By Tech Coast Angels

Seize the Opportunity to Engage Directly with 20+ Influential Investors. Historically, this event sold out within weeks.

Join them Wednesday, September 27 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the UCI ANTpreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92612.

To Ignite Dreams and Fuel Innovation, the Tech Coast Angels are determined to forge a better world through vibrant SoCal startup ecosystems. Your journey matters to them and this informal setting is the ideal conduit for exchanging ideas and insights.– meet, learn, and inspire.

Agenda

4:00 pm- 5:00 pm: Check-in

5:00 pm - 5:05 pm: Opening Remarks

• Ryan Foland ANTrepreneur Center, Director

• David Friedman, TCA Chairman

5:05 pm - 6:00 pm - Pitch to the VCs and Angels and Check

Pitch to the investors how your groundbreaking concept has the potential to contribute to a better world. Gain entry to the esteemed 'Breakfast with Tech Coast Angels' and secure a private funding discussion with the investors. Be ready to share your company's valuation with the judges for feedback, following the engaging 'Price is Right' format *. They'll ensure an enjoyable experience packed with valuable insights.

Moderator: Scott Fox - Orange County Startup Council, CEO

Investors:

• Lisa Walker, Tech Coast Angels OC President

• Jeff Bocan, Okapi Venture Capital, Partner

• JC Ruffalo, The Cove Fund

• Robin Pimentel, K5 Ventures

**(Submit a one-minute video pitch to qualify to pitch)

6:00 pm- 7:00 pm In-person Breakout rooms for “ Face to face with investors”

• 4 rooms (Software & Consumer Products, AI and Automation, Diverse Founders, Sustainability & Hardware)

• Format: Each entrepreneur has 2 minutes to pitch or ask questions, then 3 minutes for investors to comment and answer. (no slides)

• A round table casual discussion setting, take your idea to the next level and make it fun.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza and Networking

Save 15% OFF tickets with Discount Code: OCSC15

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Want more events?  Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.

Join TCA Venture Group for their signature round table "Face to Face" sessions, where you'll get to meet dozens of local investors, diving deep into Q&A discussions designed to enlighten and inspire you, the driving force of entrepreneurship.

Join TCAVG on Monday, April 21 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Chapman University Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics, 549 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868.

The evening includes informative expert panels on Artificial Intelligence and Getting Funded in Today's Uncertain Economic Environment.

Breakout sessions with dozens of local TCA Venture Group early stage angel investors offer founders industry specific conversations around AI, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Software, and General Markets. 

Plus, return of the "Valuation Price is Right" Startup Pitch Game - moderated by OCSC CEO, Scott Fox!

• Founders: You must register first here.

• Then apply to Pitch Here.  

Agenda

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: Check in, come early to mingle and experience delicious appetizers by Tea Modern Chinese.

4:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Beyond the Check!

How We Invest and Empower Your Startup to Thrive?

• Dave de Csepel, Chairman, TCA Venture Group

• Cynthia West, Director of the Leatherby Center Chapman U.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Funding Strategies in Economic Uncertainty

• Nardo Manaloto, Qubits Ventures Fund

• JC Ruffalo, Partner, The Cove Fund

• Dave de Csepel, Chairman, TCA Venture Group

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Want more events?  Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.

Startup Founders seeking investment: Join Tech Coast Angels Wednesday, September 27 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the UCI ANTpreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92612.

Seize the Opportunity to Engage Directly with 20+ Influential Investors. This event always sells out.

To Ignite Dreams and Fuel Innovation, the Tech Coast Angels are determined to forge a better world through vibrant SoCal startup ecosystems. Your journey matters to them and this informal setting is the ideal conduit for exchanging ideas and insights.– meet, learn, and inspire.

Get Your Tickets Here

(Save 15% Off with discount code OCSC15 )

Details

• Wednesday, September 27
• 5:00PM to 8:00PM
• UCI ANTpreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92612.

Agenda

4:00 pm- 5:00 pm: Check-in & Networking

5:00 pm - 5:05 pm: Opening Remarks 

• Ryan Foland ANTrepreneur Center, Director
• David Friedman, TCA Chairman

5:05 pm - 6:00 pm - Pitch to the VCs and Angels and Check

Pitch to the investors how your groundbreaking concept has the potential to contribute to a better world. Gain entry to the esteemed 'Breakfast with Tech Coast Angels' and secure a private funding discussion with the investors. Be ready to share your company's valuation with the judges for feedback, following the engaging 'Price is Right' format *. We'll ensure an enjoyable experience packed with valuable insights.

Moderator: Scott Fox - Orange County Startup Council, CEO

Investors:

• Lisa Walker Tech Coast Angels OC President
• Jeff Bocan Okapi Venture Capital, Partner
• JC Ruffalo The Cove Fund
• Robin Pimentel, K5 Ventures

**(Submit a one-minute video pitch HERE to qualify to pitch)

6:00 pm 6:15 pm - "Deciphering the Process of Setting and Validating Valuation"

Jerome Tse, CEO of Berri Organics, Successfully secured funding from TCA and will reveal his strategies

6:00 pm- 7:00 pm In-person Breakout rooms for “ Face to face with investors”

• 4 rooms (Software & Consumer Products, AI and Automation, Diverse Founders, Sustainability & Hardware)

• Format: Each entrepreneur has 2 minutes to pitch or ask questions, then 3 minutes for investors to comment and answer. (no slides)

• A round table casual discussion setting, take your idea to the next level and make it fun.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza and Networking

Investors included: Amir Banifatemi, Andy Shama, Costin Tuculescu, Cary Dickson, David Friedman, Glenn Rogers, Hans Imhof, JC Ruffalo, Jeff Bocan, Jeff Curie, JJ Richa, Kal Kalimada, Lisa Walker, Med Armani, Ora Villalobos, Pat Hwang, Quan Nguyen, Ray Chan, Robin Pimentel, Ryan Lank, Scott Fox, Sima Ghafari, Stephan Erkelens, Thomas Lee, Volker Huther, and many more!

Save 15% OFF tickets with Discount Code: OCSC15

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Face to Face with Investors by Tech Coast Angels

Get valuable face time and discussions with over 25 investors from Tech Coast Angels, Okapi Venture Capital, and many more.

Join them Thursday, March 23 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive, Irvine, CA 92697.

Get valuable face time and discussions with dozens of early stage investors - both angels and venture capital firms. TCA is glad to support Irvine Tech Week.

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Want more events?  Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.

Face to Face with Investors by Tech Coast Angels

Get valuable face time and discussions with over 20 investors from Tech Coast Angels, Okapi Venture capital and more.

Join them Thursday, March 23 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the UCI ANTpreneur Center, 233 Pereira Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 United States.

Get valuable face time and discussions with over 20 investors from Tech Coast Angels, Okapi Venture capital and more. TCA is glad to support Irvine Tech Week.

GET MORE EVENT INFO HERE…

Want more events?  Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.

Face to Face with Investors is the Tech Coast Angels Orange County most popular public event. 

At this F2F event, local startup founders are invited to come to meet VCs and angel investors from TCA, ACE Fund, Cove Fund and other angel organizations.

Join them Tuesday, May 21 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM at The Cove, 5141 California Ave, 2nd Floor in Irvine, California.

Don't miss the exclusive breakout sessions, they are specially organized to provide you with valuable facetime with local investors.

Agenda

5:00 - 5:30 - Registration and Networking

5:30 - 5:45 - Tech Coast Angels Makes Fundraising Easier - Hicham Semaan

5:45 - 6:15 - From Idea to Seed to Series A - Moderated by David Friedman

• Francis Duhay, Neal Bloom, Garrett Brown

6:15 - 6:45 - How 'Go/No Go' Funding Decisions are Made?

• Paul Voois - The Cove Fund, Ray Chan - K5 Ventures, Erik Rannala - Mucker Capital

6:45 - 7:30 - Women Founders - Navigating Your Way to Success! - Jasmine Spearing-Bowen

• Xandra Laskowski, Lisa Walker, Alison Fussell, Yvonne Lemus

Dinner will be proudly served by AsianBox!

7:35 - 8:30 - Roundtable Breakout Sessions

• Emerald Cove - Consumer Product, eCommerce, AI

            Tony Sarris, David Friedman

• Inspiration Cove - Life Science/Health Care

            Thomas Lee, Francis Duhay, Jay Cormier

• Paradise Cove - Women Founders and Entrepreneurs Special Session (*** NEW SESSION ***)

            Ora Villalobos, Xandra Laskowski, Alison Fussell, Lisa Walker

• The Beach - General

            Hicham Semaan, Ray Chan

Please register here to attend.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Early Bird tickets include Roundtable with Investors.

Want more?  Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.

Thanks to Ray Chan of Tech Coast Angels and The Portal for hosting this event, the details, and the graphic!

Startup Founders:  Come meet with local venture capital firms, angel investors from TCA, ACE Fund, Cove Fund, and other angel organizations. 

Hosted by the Tech Coast Angels on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM at The Cove, 5141 California Ave, 2nd Floor in Irvine, California.

Register here to get your tickets.

Fundraising is a time consuming daunting task. In this F2F event, the Tech Coast Angels invite you to come learn more about the startup financing process and local investor resources that may be able to help your company or startup venture.

Don't miss the exclusive breakout sessions specially organized to provide you with valuable facetime with investors.

Plus - a new Women Founders Only Roundtable has been added! 

Agenda

5:00 - 5:30 - Registration and Networking

5:30 - 5:45 - Tech Coast Angels Makes Fundraising Easier - Hicham Semaan

5:45 - 6:15 - From Idea to Seed to Series A - Moderated by David Friedman

• Francis Duhay, Neal Bloom, Garrett Brown

6:15 - 6:45 - How 'Go/No Go' Funding Decisions are Made?

• Paul Voois - The Cove Fund, Ray Chan - K5 Ventures, Erik Rannala - Mucker Capital

6:45 - 7:30 - Women Founders - Navigating Your Way to Success! - Jasmine Spearing-Bowen

• Xandra Laskowski, Lisa Walker, Alison Fussell, Yvonne Lemus  *** NEW SESSION ***

Dinner will be proudly served by AsianBox!

7:35 - 8:30 - Roundtable Breakout Sessions

• Emerald Cove - Consumer Product, eCommerce, AI

            Tony Sarris, David Friedman

• Inspiration Cove - Life Science/Health Care

            Thomas Lee, Francis Duhay, Jay Cormier

• Paradise Cove - Women Founders and Entrepreneurs Special Session

            Ora Villalobos, Xandra Laskowski, Alison Fussell, Lisa Walker

• The Beach - General

            Hicham Semaan, Ray Chan

Please register here to attend.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Early Bird tickets include Roundtable with Investors.

Thanks to Ray Chan of Tech Coast Angels and The Portal for hosting this event, the details, and the graphic!