📝 Editor's Note
The first half of the Super Bowl was a snore fest but the San Clemente-native Darnold pulled off the win. Down in Newport, Compa is kicking off a huge week with a $35M raise to expand their AI compensation software, and Anaheim is about to be packed with manufacturing execs.
🗓️ Upcoming OC tech events
MD&M West brings 1,700 suppliers and 13,800 manufacturing leaders to Anaheim (link)
Monday, Feb 9 - Wednesday, Feb 11
Anaheim Convention Center
GenAI for MedTech: Practical Skills Every Team Can Use (link)
Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 5:00 - 7:30 pm
HanaHaus, Newport Beach
Planet Cyber Sec AI Conference (link)
Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa
AI + AppSec/Product Security dinner in the OC (link)
Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Register to See Address, Costa Mesa
RadiCali Web Tech Meetup in Costa Mesa (link)
Thursday, Feb 12 @ 6:00 - 10:00 pm
MoonGoat Coffee, Costa Mesa
🚗 Worth the drive
Autonomous Vehicle (RC) - Beginners and Builders (with Beer) (link)
Monday, Feb 9 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Coronado Brewing Company, Mission Valley
Space Beach Industry Reception with Artist Richelle Ellis (link)
Wednesday, Feb 11 @ 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Future Fest Pop-Up, Long Beach
HIGH FIVE ENERGY Book Launch: Meet 5 Legendary Founders, $6B+ in Exits (link)
Thursday, Feb 12 @ 5:30 - 9:00 pm
The KINN, Venice
Demo Day LA February - with Tacos! (link)
Thursday, Feb 12 @ 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Blankspaces, Venice
📡 OC Tech News
Compa in Newport Beach Gets $35 Million to Expand AI Compensation Software (link)
EvoNexus opens Feb 28 applications for its 2-year, 1% equity incubator with an 85% funding track record, giving SoCal startups a proven path to capital, partners, and exits. (link)
Mission Viejo-based Dreamweaver is auctioning patented lithium-ion battery separator IP tied to safer, faster-charging EV and energy storage batteries, creating a rare acquisition entry point into next-gen battery materials. (link)
💡 Thank you for reading! Please reply and let me know if you have any events I should include.
Until next week,