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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Irvine-based Biosynthetic Technologies , a firm developing synthteic biomolecules from plant oils, has raised $7M in funding from Monsanto , in addition to other funding from VP Ventures and other investors, the firm said recently. Biosynethci is headed by Allen Barbieri, and also is known as LubriGreen Biosynthetic Oils. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Thursday, March 3, 2011 -- OCTANE Firsty. Mixing innovation, technology and talent, Tesla will serve as the prime location to meet up with other entrepreneurs in the industry to discuss clean tech trends and objectives for 2011.

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MAY 20, 2009

Orange County's nonprofit effort to support the technology industry, OCTANe , announced this morning that it has located a replacement for outgoing president and CEO, Gary Augusta. According to OCTANe, it has named Matthew Jenusaitis as the next president and CEO of the group. and Baxter Healthcare. and Baxter Healthcare.

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JUNE 15, 2016

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -- OCTANe Opthalmology Summit. Orange County is the epicenter for ophthalmology technology and innovation in the world. Join Leading KOLs and Former Allergan CEO, David Pyott, at OTS 2016.

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MAY 12, 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 -- VC in the OC - OCTANe Innovation Showcase. The premier venture and technology organizations in Orange County, OCVG and OCTANe, have teamed up to produce a one-of-a-kind business event. VC in the OC and the OCTANe Innovation Showcase will be held back-to-back on May 18, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

Friday, December 5, 2008 -- OCTANe Entrepreneurs Forum- Interview. Each lunch features a faculty or staff member from UC Irvine or within the UC System who will share their experiences and advice on the technology transfer process and starting companies. See [link] (more).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The OC Tech Alliance , one of the groups supporting the technology industry in Orange County, says it will become part of another local industry group, OCTANe , effective December 31st. As part of the merger, current members of the OC Tech Alliance must re-join and become an OCTANe member, according to the group.

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APRIL 13, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012 -- Semiconductor Technologies and Medical Devices. Semiconductor technology is now found in many of the cutting-edge medical devices that are being developed or entering the market. Today's medical devices are more than just advanced materials and exotic metals.

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APRIL 5, 2018

OCTANe , the industry group which focuses on Orange County life sciences and technology companies, and the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), said on Wednesday they are launching a new Life Sciences Growth Accelerator Program , which it says will help emerging life sciences companies.

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OCTANE Orange County Incubator Startup 100

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Orange County-based Harbor MedTech , a developer of wound healing technology, has raised $600,000 in a funding round from private investors, the firm disclosed today, to help the firm grow and further develop its products. The firm is headed by Jerry Mezger.

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JUNE 25, 2018

Friday, June 29, 2018 -- Ophthalmology Technology Summit (OTS). Orange County is the single most technology-rich epicenter for ophthalmology technology. This year we are excited to announce that Brent Saunders, Allergan CEO, will begin the conference with an open discussion about technology innovation in the Ophthalmic space.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Technology veterans Tareq Risheq and Mark Thacker are no strangers to the world of high tech startups and angel and venture capital--Risheq was formerly CEO of Celllynx, Thacker was co-founder at Datallegro--but the way they're funding their newest startup is unusual, and a testament to the growing popularity of crowdfunding. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

VentureNet – Great annual event by the Technology Council. They put on great events. CalTech MIT Enterprise Forum – Great events on various topics – there's one this Saturday that would be great to go to. You can use keywords like: Events in Los Angeles or Southern California Events or even Santa Monica Events.

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -- Developing Communications Program for Your Technology Startup: A Workshop. A strong communications program is an essential component for your business plan and is commonly overlooked amid focus on products and financials.

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OCTANE Develop Development Technology 100

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Arkami was created by technology veterans Tareq Risheq and Mark Thacker, and had originally raised money via Kickstarter for its secure, USB drive. The startup was one of the startups in OCTANE''s Launchpad program. According to Arkami, the funding came from Gordon Clemons, McNeel Capital and Mark Swanson.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

We''re trying to identify the top 100 up-and-coming individuals in Southern California''s technology industry!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Interested in hearing more about the technology community in Orange County? The new podcast, run by serial entrepreneur Carey Ransom , so far has included such guests as Bill Carpou, the CEO of OCTANe; Dan Rodriguez, the CEO of Kareo; Andrew Lyon, the Founding Dean of the Fowler Engineering School at Chapman, and others.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

OCTANe's Meet the VC series brings entrepreneurs and VCs together. Gerard will tell us about his firm, his experience in the medical device and technology space, and their investment strategy. Thursday, September 24, 2009 -- Meet the VC: Accuitive Medical Ventures. See [link] (more).

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 -- FDA Decisions and Changes. One of the single biggest factors affecting medical device companies in 2011 will be the proposed changes to the FDAs clearance and approval processes.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

CommNexus/OCTANe. CommNexus and OCTANe would like to invite you to apply to meet with LG. All you need to do is apply, be selected, and show up.MarketLink pairs local companies with multinational corporations hoping to identify and license new technologies. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -- MarketLink. See [link] (more).

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OCTANE Technology Company Companies 100

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

CommNexus/OCTANe. CommNexus and OCTANe would like to invite you to apply to meet with LG. All you need to do is apply, be selected, and show up.MarketLink pairs local companies with multinational corporations hoping to identify and license new technologies. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -- MarketLink. See [link] (more).

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OCTANE Technology Company Companies 100

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MAY 2, 2017

Visionary Venture Fund is partnered with technology and life sciences accelerator OCTANe. The company said it has already invested in IanTech (cataract treatment); Mynosys (capsulotomy); SighLife Surgical (eye bank and corneal tissue); and RxSight (intraocular lens product). Jeffry Weinhuff is Managing Partner of the new fund.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010 -- Fires, Earthquakes, Climate Changes: Technology's New Role. Join us to learn about technology's new role. A number of advanced systems in computing and observations have been installed at Chapman University that are either operational or in advanced development. See [link] (more)

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MARCH 18, 2011

Thursday, March 24, 2011 -- OCTANe Innovation Series - Mobile Apps and Cloud Computing. Cloud computing, mobile applications, and high-powered mobile devices are three of the top technologies of 2011. These technologies are also changing how business gets done.

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MARCH 4, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011 -- OCTANe Capital Connections - Strategic Investments in the Life Sciences Industry. OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources to fuel technology industry growth in Orange County.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

We''re proud to announce the Socaltech 50 , our list of the 50, up-and-coming people in Southern California''s technology ecosystem. Getting to this list was not easy: we received over 700 nominations for people to be considered on the list, and it took a lot of work by our selection committee to whittle down the list to the finalists.

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MAY 18, 2011

Join OCTANe for this unique conference to get the inside view on cutting edge technologies, hot start-ups, venture investments, and industry leaders. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 -- VC in the OC. This year's keynote will be William Wang, founder and CEO of Vizio - one of OC's most successful companies.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Spinal Intervention is one of the most dynamic areas of medical technology. This program will provide an overview of the most significant advances in spinal intervention as well as profiles of some of the local emerging technologies. Thursday, February 11, 2010 -- Emerging Therapies in Spinal Intervention.

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OCTANE Technology 100

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MAY 27, 2009

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 -- CommNexus and OCTANe: An Opportunity to Present Your Technology to T-Mobile. MarketLink, or High-Tech Speed Dating is a FREE program that pairs local companies with multinational corporations who are hoping to identify and license new technologies. See web site for details.

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Mobile OCTANE High Tech San Diego 100

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Entrepreneurs with hot new technologies get caught in these traps all the time. With almost 30 years of working with emerging technology companies, we will share many of these lessons. Thursday, February 18, 2010 -- Testing Your Business Concept. Tips for developing companies. What the big guys know but won't tell you. What are they?

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OCTANE Tips Entrepreneur Technology 100

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MARCH 1, 2010

As the manager of a medical technology company, your plate is full when it comes to launching your company or its products. Thursday, March 4, 2010 -- Building Blocks Series: So You're Launching in 18 Months? Design, regulatory, legal, manufacturing, and FDA issues dominate the development and approval process.

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OCTANE Design Product Technology 100

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MARCH 25, 2020

Santa Ana-based AWM Smart Shelf (Adroit Worldwide Media), which develops computer vision and machine learning technology, says it has opened up its very first "autonomous micromarket" in Santa Ana, which lets residents of the Nineteen01 luxury apartment community shop for sodas, water, juice, food, and more--all without the need for a clerk.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

In addition to Russ from WiSpry, this program will focus on the emerging trends in wireless technologies. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 -- Advancements in Wireless Communications. Russ Garcia is the President and CEO of WiSpry. WiSpry Inc. is one of the hottest start-ups in the wireless space. WiSpry is focused on making this job easier.

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OCTANE Startup Technology 100

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MAY 14, 2010

On Thursday, May 20, 2010, Calit2 will unveil a new technology business incubator located in the institute's building at UC Irvine. Marc Averitt, Okapi Venture Capital; Douglas Crawford, QB3 Garage; Michael Guiliana, Knobbe Martens; Stephen Jenks, UCI/Hiperwall; Matthew Jenusaitis, OCTANe; and Jacob Levin, UCI. Speakers include B.

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UCI OCTANE Incubator Mentor 100

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JANUARY 2, 2010

OCTANe is pleased to announce that the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Biotechnology has rescheduled a joint hearing for Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 -- Medical Device Innovation in the Golden State. to 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine.

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OCTANE Email Startup Technology 100

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JUNE 12, 2009

Thursday, June 18, 2009 -- OCTANe Innovation Series  How Innovative Digital Advertising Startups are Changing the $150 Billion Advertising Market. How is traditional media using technology to measure performance? * Orange County is home to a number of innovative startups that are shaking up the established advertising industry.

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Advertising Orange County OCTANE Marketing 100

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JANUARY 5, 2021

As you may recall the Alliance's mission is to elevate the region as a global leader in innovation, technology & entrepreneurship. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here.

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