Toolbox for Entrepreneurs

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Funding

Funding opportunities and resources

• 30 Second Pitch Guideline: one page guideline on how to create a great Investor pitch
• K5 Launch
• Tech Coast Angels
• Tech Shark Investors
• VOKLE - Live event and information sharing
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Recruiting

Internship and recruiting resources in and around Orange County, California. These sites allow you to post recruitment notices free of charge:

• California State University, Fullerton
• California State University, Long Beach
• Chapman University
• Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Internships
• InternWeb - post internships or open positions
• Santa Ana College
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• University of California, San Diego
• YouTern
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Networking

Opportunities to network with others

• Startup Weekend - Launch a Startup in just 54 hours
• Women 2.0 - Assisting women with startups
• Southern California Venture Network (SCVN)
• Tech Biz Connection
• Tech Coast Venture Network
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Social Media

Sites and information that may assist in marketing your product or service using Social Media

• Infographic: Social Media Marketing - The Donut Example
• VOKLE - Live event and information sharing
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Additional Resources

Excellent Information to have at your fingertips

• Free Consulting Services - Apply online for free consulting services for your business
• INC.com - 15 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Investors
• Marketing tips: From Zero to a Million Users - Dropbox and Xobni Lessons Learned
• Steve Blank's Startup Toolkit