June 10, 2020
THE FRESH SQUEEZE

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BLOOMBITES
It feels like 2020 just keeps throwing the challenges at us huh?

ο»ΏWith respect to the focus on police brutality towards the Black community, the challenge really feels like an opportunity. For me, it's a time to listen to so many smarter people than myself and learn about historical issues to help be a part of the solution.

This newsletter was born in a similar vein; distribution of information to a larger population to be more informed and help amplify that Orange County is a great place to start a company, while also learning about where our holes are and how we are filling them. While I have zero claim to a solution on racism, I am happy to use this platform to try to expand access to our underserved communities. Growing great companies stands to benefit us all, so the more we can help our entrepreneurs, companies, and employees be successful, the better for us all. My ask to you, continue to reply to this email and send us content to share with the larger community. Awareness is opportunity. 

Hope you continue to stay safe and healthy,
Neal

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Listen to Carey Ransom interview David Friedman, a longtime investor and recent new President of Tech Coast Angels' Orange County chapter.
ORANGE COUNTY TECH ECOSYSTEM NEWS

MyShoperoo of Aliso Viejo announces weekly digital shopping service for all 34 OC cities

Irvine's Buy It Installed seeks $4.5M in Series A extension

Huntington Beach-based BJ's sees initial success with virtual Zoom happy hours

Octane's nonprofit accelerator features in its recent cohort several groups serving under-represented groups in tech

Irvine's Coala Life shelves Series B plans and seeks IPO next year

Digital Motors of Irvine partners with eLEND Solutions for easier auto buying and financing

Irvine's Global Telecom receives second patent for wireless modules

Costa Mesa's Gocious releases new product lifecycle management software
OFFICE EXPANSIONS

Mavrik Dental Systems plans to set up OC HQ later this year and hire from local workforce
DEALS

Newport Beach's jCyte wins licensing agreement valued at $252M with Santen Pharmaceutical

TAE Life Sciences, of Foothill Ranch, scores $30M in Series B round

Fernish, which serves OC, closes $15M Series A round led by Khosla Ventures

Datalogic invests in Aliso Viejo's AWM Smart Shelf for an undisclosed amount

Aliso Viejo's Yates Electrospace earns investment from Veteran Ventures Capital for an undisclosed amount

Newport Beach's WorkSpace secures funding from ASG and affiliates for an undisclosed amount
ACQUISITIONS

Irvine-based Pacific Premier Bancorp purchases rival Opus Bank in $755M deal
ONLINE EVENTS
VC Speaker Series with Michael Beaudoin from Mark IV Capital, June 12

Equity Incentives, Funding, and IP Protection with Bart Greenberg and Bruce Itchkawitz, June 15

MasterMinds Tech Startup Accelerator Workshop Zoom Q&A / Pitch Practice, June 16

The Road to Growth Marketing Workshop, June 18

Building Boards to Create Great Companies with TCA Chairman Emeritus Dave Berkus, June 22

How to Obtain Funding as a Startup with Dr. Fred Haney, June 29

EvoNexus Orange County is accepting applications from deep tech, life science, and fintech startups, Open Deadline

Register your company for OCBJ's Best Places to Work 2020 List; Deadline - June 12
JOBS SPOTLIGHT
Wordpress Developer, WhiskerCloud (Newport Beach)

Product Marketing Manager - aiWARE, Veritone (Costa Mesa)

Associate Product Manager, Zigzy (Tustin)

Product Manager, MicroVention-Terumo (Aliso Viejo)

Senior Developer, SAP (Newport Beach)

Product Manager, Experian (Costa Mesa)

Digital Marketing Manager, Sphere (Santa Ana)

Campaign Manager, Centercode (Laguna Hills)

Sales & Marketing Director, Pixel Jar (Santa Ana)

Performance Engineer, Q CELLS (Irvine)

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