Ray Chan

The 500 names—about 40% of which are new to the book this year—span county areas of effort and industries from community leaders to educators; finance, healthcare, real estate, tech and other firms; and notables in the community of business over the last 12 months.

The 500 names—about 40% of which are new to the book this year—span county areas of effort and industries from community leaders to educators; finance, healthcare, real estate, tech and other firms; and notables in the community of business over the last 12 months.

A new section this year focuses on innovation, and the perennial “Hall of Fame” category is again the capstone of the book.

“The 4th edition of the Business Journal’s OC 500 represents a selection of local newsmakers… Show more

The 500 names—about 40% of which are new to the book this year—span county areas of effort and industries from community leaders to educators; finance, healthcare, real estate, tech and other firms; and notables in the community of business over the last 12 months.

A new section this year focuses on innovation, and the perennial “Hall of Fame” category is again the capstone of the book.

“The 4th edition of the Business Journal’s OC 500 represents a selection of local newsmakers, influencers, business executives and others that drive Orange County’s diverse and always-changing economy,” said Editor Mark Mueller. “Each member of the list has made a positive mark on OC’s Community of Business over the course of the past year.” Show less

Ray Chan has been selected by the Orange County Business Journal for the 2017 edition of “OC 500 Directory of Influence.” This list honors the most influential individuals from throughout Orange County

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2017
Amir Banifatemi and Ray Chan, co-founders and managing partners of K5 Ventures, were both recognized in Orange County Business Journal’s inaugural list of the county’s 500 most influential business contributors.
Mr. Banifatemi and Mr. Chan are both honored to be acknowledged for making a contribution to Orange County’s growing and prosperous entrepreneurial community.
Mr. Banifatemi and Mr. Chan shared a vision to create a world-class… Show more

IRVINE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 09, 2017
Amir Banifatemi and Ray Chan, co-founders and managing partners of K5 Ventures, were both recognized in Orange County Business Journal’s inaugural list of the county’s 500 most influential business contributors.
Mr. Banifatemi and Mr. Chan are both honored to be acknowledged for making a contribution to Orange County’s growing and prosperous entrepreneurial community.
Mr. Banifatemi and Mr. Chan shared a vision to create a world-class entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem in Orange County, and founded K5 Ventures in 2011 to attract and keep talented entrepreneurs in the area. The firm continues to support and encourage local early-stage companies to success with seed funding, mentoring and resources.
Mr. Banifatemi has worked with entrepreneurs and early-stage companies for over a decade. He is a board member and advisor for numerous companies around the world. In addition to his role at K5 Ventures, Mr. Banifatemi a board member and former president of Tech Coast Angels (one of the world’s largest angel networks), and provides thought leadership for XPRIZE and TEDx.
In 2015, Mr. Chan co-founded The Portal with the Beall Family Foundation to grow the county’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Portal links university and college students in Orange County with local businesses to create an all-around win: students gain much needed real-world experience, businesses gain much needed programming and design resources during their startup phase, and the community gains a skilled, well-paid workforce that stays local. Mr. Chan is also on the board of Tech Coast Angels and the investment manager for the Angel Capital Entrepreneur (ACE) Funds for the angel network.
About K5 Ventures:
K5 Ventures provides resources and capital to early stage technology startups, run by successful entrepreneurs and investors who have a passion for building startups. For more information, please visit http://www.k5ventures.com.
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