Explore how leading Orange County institutions are redefining healthcare through cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care. UCI Health has launched a comprehensive ocular oncology program led by Dr. Kapil Mishra, bringing advanced eye cancer treatments—including brachytherapy—to patients across the region. City of Hope Orange County pioneers the use of CAR T Read More
Orange County’s legal landscape is defined by excellence, innovation, and dedication. This year’s Top Litigators & Corporate Lawyers feature highlights the exceptional attorneys and firms setting new standards across complex litigation, corporate transactions, intellectual property, family law, and more. These distinguished professionals are trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing Read More
The Orange County Business Journal’s Labor Law Roundtable convenes two of the region’s leading employment law authorities—Karla Kraft of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP and Jeffrey Thurrell of Fisher & Phillips LLP—to tackle the most pressing issues facing employers today. In this in-depth Q&A, they explore emerging developments in Read More
An Informative Q&A with OC’s Top Tech, CYber & AI Professionals Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity—and the stakes have never been higher. In this in-depth roundtable, top Orange County tech leaders from Comcast Business, Intersec Worldwide, Synoptek, Productive IT Solutions, and Trusted Tech Team explore how AI is changing the Read More
Ike Kavas IKE KAVAS FOUNDER / CEO TIME MACHINE WHY: Grew up in small town in Turkey then left for America with $100 in his pocket saying, “Turkey was too small for me.” In 2010, founded Ephesoft, pioneering new ways to track documents using AI. Won 2022 Business Journal Innovator Read More
Anthony Katz ANTHONY KATZ FOUNDER, PRESIDENT HYPERICE WHY: Founded sports recovery technology company that’s been used by some of the top athletes in the world, including the late Kobe Bryant who helped test the product. Other users include Lebron James and Blake Griffin. Designed an air-release valve to compress ice Read More
Kyle Kamrooz KYLE KAMROOZ CO-FOUNDER / CEO BONUS HOMES WHY: By age 25, had built one of the largest direct-to-consumer lending companies in Orange County. Developed the Intelligent Mortgage Platform that would become Cloudvirga, where he raised more than $77M; acquired by Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE:STC). Has been involved Read More
Jason Huang JASON HUANG FOUNDER / CEO TS CONDUCTOR CORP. WHY: Leads Huntington Beach-based company TS Conductor, seeking role in huge electric grid. Says its high-capacity power lines with a carbon fiber core “can carry up to triple the electricity” compared to the older technology. IN THE NEWS: Holds a Read More
Chris Harrison CHRIS HARRISON CO-FOUNDER / MANAGING PARTNER DAUNTLESS CAPITAL PARTNERS WHY: Grandson of Bill Marriott, who became known for building the Marriott brand. In 2020, left a 15-year hospitality career at Marriott International as an operator and executive to co-found Dauntless, which focuses on acquiring and managing primarily premium Read More
John Harris JOHN HARRIS CO-FOUNDER / CEO HARBINGER MOTORS INC. WHY: In 2021, co-founded maker of custom-outfitted stripped chassis—a vehicle’s supporting frame and motor—for delivery vans, other medium-duty electric trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs). Says Harbinger Motors is building the first medium-duty chassis designed from the ground up. Moved the manufacturer Read More
