Taking Care of your Employees. Hear from Octane partner Insperity's Natalie Harney, Certified Business Performance Advisor, on how to manage a remote workforce during today's challenging times. From employee wellness tools and resources to steps for ramping up your workforce post quarantine, Natalie will guide you through all aspects of leading your team. Register Here

Join us for our virtual office hours discussing cash flow liquidity through a crisis.

Hear from Cyberscout CEO, Jen Leuer! As accomplished as women are, there are counterproductive behaviors we unconsciously use that can get in our way. In some cases, they can stop us cold before we ever step foot in the door. In other cases, they hold us back from excelling in our personal and professional lives. And even when we do achieve high levels of career satisfaction, we can still cause ourselves stress along the way. How can women build resilience…

Hear from FleishmanHillard's Geoff Mordock on How Pandemic Times are Shaping Global Consumers We’re seeing a constant evolution in the ways we do business amid the pandemic. Please join us as FleishmanHillard, a communications consulting firm, presents findings of its TRUE Global Intelligence’s (TGI) COVID-19 Mindset Study. Moderated by FleishmanHillard SVP/Partner Geoff Mordock and SVP Paul Crispell, we’ll share an overview of a recently conducted primary survey with the goal of understanding what people expect of governments, institutions, businesses, employers…

Hear from Orange County Business Council, Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. Wallace Walrod and learn more about economic trends in the COVID era. Southern California, like other regions across the globe, is experiencing severe and devastating impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Walrod will discuss what we currently know about economic trends based on the best currently available data, information, and models. While the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the region and regional planning will continue to unfold…

The COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses—including tech companies of all sizes.... The COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses—including tech companies of all sizes—are feeling the strain of identifying and coping with travel bans, containment measures and regulatory restrictions affecting their employees and operations. Please join us for a webinar that will cover the following topics: Overview of the new Presidential Proclamation impacting immigrant visa holders and processing, Travel restrictions during the pandemic, Impact of COVID-19 on the processing of U.S. visa petitions/applications with…

Farrugia and Wilson’s efforts were initially funded by a $20,000 Go Fund Me campaign, but through teamwork, grassroots mobilization and the engagement of government officials and industry experts, the initiative quickly garnered game-changing corporate support in the form of mass-scale manufacturing firepower and donations: • Delta pitched in to rapidly manufacture and deliver 2,000 shields to aid workers in New York, and an additional 4,000 for Atlanta-area hospitals. Delta is currently producing 20,000 shields for the U.S. Department of Veterans…

Hear from HBR Consulting's  Jerry Wilkinson,  Senior Director / Client Engagement, Christine Kilicarslan, Manager and Lee Garbowitz, Managing Director. For more than 40 years, HBR core capabilities are renown for being a trusted advisor to leading law firms, law departments and corporations. HBR’s advisory, managed services and software solutions increase client profitability, productivity and mitigate risk. Clients say HBR’s thought leadership, subject matter expertise, data-visualization tools and industry-leading benchmarking surveys help business leaders accurately gauge and consistently improve operational and financial…

The next epidemic for our country will be the mental and emotional health of individuals that have been negatively impacted by COVID19. From those dealing with isolation and disruption in their daily lives to the many that have been furloughed, laid off or faced server health consequences. Join us for a canid discussion with experts where we review the impact on our companies, communities and individuals. We will further discuss the practical things that people can do today and into…

Hear from Jennifer Mons Anderson, CEO, AccessElite, Kelly Barba, Client Engagement Director, K&L Gates, and Marinela Gombosev, CEO, Evoke Neuroscience. The goal for this series is to share stories of success not only through the Women Leaders of Octane but more broadly to the SoCal ecosystem. Register Here

Join us for our virtual office hours with RSM’s Kenneth Murwanto, Senior Manager and Mike Gillis, Principal, discussing planning considerations and best practices to optimize a company’s remote workforce during and after COVID-19 (or any future pandemic).   With the advancement of technology, most of our day-to-day work can be done from the comfort of our homes.  To manage this process effectively, companies must define key policies, leverage the right technology tools & processes, measure productivity, and maintain communication & collaboration.   We will share…

Join Octane for a Conversation and Q&A with local venture firms as they discuss the current environment for seed and early-stage investing in Southern California. In this session, Jeff Weinhuff, Managing Partner of Visionary Ventures, will lead a group discussion with fellow OC based VC’s Newth Morris of Ankona Capital, Saurabh Suri of CerraCap Ventures and Jeff Bocan of Okapi Venture Capital.  Topics to be addressed will include the following: -What do you see as the overall outlook for venture…

Join Octane and RSM for a discussion on how business leaders can understand PPP loan forgiveness. You will hear from: Patrick J. Carney, Partner, RSM and Christopher J. Gauss, Senior Manager, RSM. On this webcast, Patrick and Christopher will discuss: · An overview of the loan forgiveness process under the PPP · Guidance for how borrowers can calculate loan forgiveness amounts · What qualifies as payroll costs for the purposes of loan forgiveness · Other items that qualify for forgiveness…

Join Octane and RSM on June 19 for a discussion on how business leaders can streamline operations and reduce costs as companies determine strategies for returning to work. You will hear from  Kenneth Murwanto (Senior Manager, RSM), Joe Estanol (Director, RSM), and RSM’s Technical Accounting Consulting team.  On this webcast, RSM professionals will discuss: How to evaluate the need for supplemental resources to augment core back-office functions Loan staffing and tax function co-sourcing How to support IT projects that can…

Hear from FivePoint Chairman and CEO Emile Haddad on leading a company in times of crisis: the mindset, resilience and resources needed to navigate the challenge. Register Here

Selling your company or taking it public can be a major life decision, which if done correctly can guarantee the legacy you've devoted your life to building. Not only do you want to achieve the highest valuation for your business, but you also want to minimize transaction risks and set yourself up for the highest likelihood of a successful closing. Many management teams choose to navigate these processes by themselves rather than with professional help. Although it may seem like…

On our July 15th webcast, join Knobbe Martens for a discussion on how to manage your intellectual property through the pandemic and its recovery. Learn about strategies to prioritize your IP budget as businesses recover, ways to defer expenses without losing rights, how to handle IP diligence questions while seeking investment, and special patent office programs made available due to the pandemic. The webcast will be hosted by Knobbe Martens partners Sabing Lee, Andrew Douglas and Andrew Kimmel. Please feel…

For the high-risk, high-reward business of startups, debt can play an integral role in financing early-stage development. The amount and type of capital a business needs varies by type of business and stage of business, join us as our panelists discuss the role debt can play in various growth stages of a company. Paul Tobin, President, Octane Enterprise Solutions https://octaneoc.org/grow/ Kadie Sobel, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Bank https://www.svb.com/ Alisha Griffey, Founder and CEO, Daintree Capital https://daintreecapital.co/ Justin Williams, Managing Director,…

This webinar will feature Scott Pantel, CEO, Life Science Intelligence and Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane. Learn more about their perspectives on in-person meetings post COVID and hear what they're hearing from the market. Join and learn more about how Octane & LSI plan to address these needs. Register Here

Hear from Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane and Georgette Pascale, Founder & CEO, Pascale Communications on: How our organizations have adapted to COVID Do we expect business interruption with the current civil unrest climate What worked and did not work during the past few months and lessons we've learned How have our organizations emerged differently What social distancing means for businesses Register Here

Business owners are turning their attention to opening up their workplace in a mid- and, hopefully soon, a post-pandemic era. Physical health, employee morale, company culture, and safety of employees are top of their mind. We will discuss the Guidelines for returning to the workplace, key employers considerations, government regulations, and explore real-life workplace scenarios. We welcome your questions before, during and after our presentation. Speakers: Peter Zaretskiy, Safety Services Manager Chris Bales, Human Resource Specialist Register Here

Join Octane CEO, Bill Carpou and OCBC CEO, Lucy Dunn for a fireside chat where they will discuss: What did we in OC do well and what could we have done better regarding COVID? What are the long-term implications of COVID on the business community? How is OC competing with other ecosystems and what can we do better? Where are we as a county regarding innovation and producing high paying jobs? Who are some of the community leaders driving change?…

Please join K&L Gates Orange County Partner, Spencer Hamer and Los Angeles Associate Greg Lewis as they discuss: COVID-19: o Safe Workplaces, Employee Testing o Whistleblowing/Retaliation Claims o Potential Liability for Employees Contracting COVID-19 o Policies Every Employer Should Have o Review of Current Santa Clara County Guidelines California Legislative Update: Employment Law: o Summary of Employment Laws Passed during the 2019 Session Independent Contractor Update: o ABC Test Legal Developments o “Gig Economy” Update, including Uber/Lyft Status Register Here

Join RSM Principal, Mike Gillis, in a conversation with Salim Faroukh (CEO, Domain 6) and Hal Howard (CEO, Shard Tabletop) to discuss why enlightened entrepreneurs like Salim and Hal chose RSM as their trusted partner to help them to manage the intersection between their corporate, entrepreneurial, and family matters including corporate back office, personal and corporate tax, wealth management, and succession planning. Learn more about how working with RSM has helped Salim and Hal gain back time and resources to…

Hear from Robert N. Rubin, Senior Managing Director, Boustead Securities on New Guidance From The SBA regarding PPP loans. PPP loans have been a lifeline for many businesses during the current economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. A lot of PPP loan recipients are still experiencing financial distress and are grappling with what the future may hold. We are seeing a marked pick up in owners of businesses with revenues of $10-50 million across a wide array of industry…

Octane is pleased to announce an Ignite Series, in collaboration with Women Leaders of Octane featuring women-led business Bobbie, bringing a groundbreaking new infant formula to market. Sarah Hardy, COO, and co-founder of Bobbie will sit down with Octane member and pediatric nutritionist, Tiffani Ghere to discuss the hurdles, highs and lows of building a next generation infant formula company. Bobbie’s organic, European Style Recipe formula launches direct to consumer in January, but the past three years included an FDA advisory,…

Coping with COVID-19 in the workplace is the big story, but there are several other new developments in employment law that every employer needs to know. Employment attorneys Bruce May and Shane Criqui and insurance experts Kirk Aguilera and Gordon Fraser will address these and other new developments in employment law: Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave and California COVID-19 Paid Leave. Managing Remote Work and Reopening the Workplace. New California law on reporting of COVID cases. Workers Compensation claims for…

The virtual Summit will be an opportunity to reflect on the significant impact we have had collectively in the community, thank our current partners and meet with business partners through our engaging networking platform, Remo.  Each year, Octane releases an Impact Report, which describes the year's notable achievements and impact by our innovation partners while providing a roadmap for what to expect going forward. If you need the link to join the event resent to you, please contact cara.davidoff@octaneoc.org Speakers…

While the pandemic turned the industry upside down, it also created new opportunities for companies looking into a European expansion, especially when rethinking global organization and bringing production closer to local demand. Join our webinar and learn firsthand about the current medtech trends & opportunities in Europe, the regulatory framework, and how to maximize your international expansion strategies. Expert speakers are Yves Verboven, Director Market Access & Economic Policies at the sectoral organization MedTech Europe, and Carl Van Himbeeck, General…

Hear from Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane, and Georgette Pascale, Founder & CEO, Pascale Communications as they sit down for this Ignite Series Fireside Chat. Bill and Georgette will discuss: - The new open-door policy - New roles as leaders - Incorporating authenticity and empathy into a business - Mental health support internally & externally - The impacts of social media on mental health Register Here

This year, Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity. Join Christine McCauley, CVP, Human Resources at Edwards Lifesciences for a discussion on “Leading when there’s no playbook.” Christine will discuss how leaning into your company culture and values can guide…

This year, Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity. Topic: Building and Changing Culture Register Here

This year, Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity. Register Here

Tech Innovation Forum 2021 will focus on the acceleration of innovation as a result of COVID-19. The Forum will focus on topics such as the Future of Work, Future of Entertainment/Gaming, the Innovation Economy and AI in Southern California. Learn more. Register here.

Join Boustead and Insperity for an Ignite Series on Going from Idea to Investment. Building a successful business requires bravery, tenacity, and a commitment to crafting a top-flight workplace that doesn’t let your imagination get stifled. Once a certain level of success and viability is reached, fundraising is likely on the horizon and there won’t be much time to ponder big idea principles. The best way to attract investors to your startup is to demonstrate operational credibility to prove your…

Companies and organizations that have diverse Boards perform better and women contribute to that successful paradigm. Join us for the first in a series of events encouraging more women on Boards. Learn why women make a difference on Boards, how you can bring value to a Board, what to expect and how to leverage your expertise, experience and networks to choose a Board that’s right for you Moderator: Joyce Averna, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Private Bank- Joyce's financial and wealth…

In collaboration with J.P. Morgan, we are pleased to invite you to an intimate discussion on key considerations for joining a corporate board, featuring Rebecca Thornton, J.P. Morgan’s Head of Director Advisory Services and Elizabeth Alfano, Executive Compensation Specialist in J.P. Morgan’s Advice Lab.  Topics will include: Current trends in board composition How to identify, evaluate, and position yourself for board opportunities Expectations for compensation – trends in the market, how to effectively negotiate, and related tax and estate planning…

Register Here As we enter the third year of the pandemic, employers face a daunting challenge in complying with ever-changing COVID regulations in the workplace.  The U.S. Supreme Court is about to decide whether the nationwide vaccine mandate from Fed-OSHA is valid, the CDC and California Department of Public Health recently revised their position on quarantining, and Cal-OSHA has just updated its Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for California employers when handling COVID cases.  Meanwhile, lawmakers and courts have issued important…

Register here Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity.

Register Here Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity.

Register Here Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity.

Register Here>> Octane will host a series of six small sessions featuring prominent leaders in Orange County. Each session will allow you to hear about the leader and ask them questions in an intimate digital or in-person session (when applicable). Join us for this exciting opportunity. All sessions have limited capacity. David will speak on the topic "Company Culture"

Join Kip Knight, Marketing expert, Founder of CMO Coaches, and the Chair of Octane's Marketing Leaders Peer Group, as he shares insight and guidance to grow as a leader by reflecting on your career journey and lessons learned.  Experience is the best teacher and Kip brings a wealth of knowledge on how to take the time to reflect on your experience and grow from it, knowing that you're not going to get there by yourself! Register here

It is time for Octane's annual Employment Law Update.  The laws on COVID in the workplace have been loosened, but the Legislature and local governments continue to enact new laws that impact most employers in other areas. One major development is a new California law requiring most employers to publish pay scales for every job posting and to file annual reports of pay data broken down by sex and ethnicity.  This law goes hand in hand with other amendments that…