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We Create Demand. --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services --SoCal IP Law Group LLP RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Wi-Fi Field Engineers - Camp Pendleton, 29Palms, Yuma, Los Angeles, Boingo Wireless --Senior Network Engineer - Broadband Wi-Fi, Los Angeles, Boingo Wireless - L.A. --Network Management Systems Engineer (NMS Engineer), Los Angeles, Boingo Wireless --Front End Developer, Pasadena, Dotstudioz RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- QLogic Buys Ethernet Line From Broadcom In $147M Deal ---- Aliso Viejo-based storage networking hardware provider QLogic is moving further into the Ethernet market, via the purchase of an entire line of Ethernet hardware from Irvine-based Broadcom, the two said late Tuesday. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/qlogic_buys_ethernet_line_from_broadcom/s-0053628.html Shopzilla Buys Connexity ---- Los Angeles-based Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping site owned by Symphony Technology Group (STG), announced today that it has acquired Ventura-based Connexity, the programmatic media buying company led by Dave Gross. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. According to Shopzilla, it will use the acquisition of Connexity to help bolster Aisle A, its "Audience Activation" division. Shopzilla said that Connexity's entire team will be joining Aisle A. Connexity was venture backed by Rincon Venture Partners, Siemer Ventures, and Persistence Partners. Gross is the former founder of Internet advertising firm Fastclick. The acquisition looks to be the first from the set of clients at Ventura Ventures Technology Center (V2TC), the startup incubator facility in Ventura. OpenX Names Fuelling CFO ---- Los Angeles-based OpenX appears to be continuing to bolster its executive ranks--and a possible IPO bid--with the naming of Tom Fuelling, the former CFO of Hulu, as its Chief Financial Officer this morning. According to OpenX, it has appointed Fuelling to the post of Chief Financial Officer, to oversee the company's accounting, financial planning and analysis, and talent and organization functions. Fuelling helped launch Hulu, having been one of the original executives at the streaming television company, and also served as CFO at such companies as Ascent Media Network Services (part of Liberty Media); ARTISTdirect, and Village Roadshow Pictures, in addition to serving at accounting firm PriceWaterhouse. Fuelling was at ARTISTdirect when it went through its own IPO. Hulu Names New CTO ---- Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu said Tuesday that it has named Tian Lim as its new Chief Technology Officer. Lim was most recently SVP of Product Engineering at Sony Network Entertainment International, heading up that company's team which provided client and service engineering for the PlayStation Store on the web, PS3 and PS4. He also served at Microsoft, leading development on Xbox Live, the Xbox 360 operating system, and Kinect. Hulu said that Lim replaces Brad Suter, who had been overseeing the company's technology team on an interim basis. Nativo Signs Up Major Newspaper Groups ---- Los Angeles-based native advertising technology provider Nativo, which is led by Justin Choi and is venture backed by Greycroft Partners, e.ventures and Signia Venture Partners, has signed up five major newspaper groups as customers. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/nativo_signs_up_major_newspape/s-0053630.html Boingo Scores Win With Dubai Airports ---- Los Angeles-based Wi-Fi networking provider Boingo Wireless is in another big airport Wi-Fi access deal, reporting this morning that it has scored a win with Dubai Airports to supply Wi-Fi at both Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC). (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/boingo_scores_win_with_dubai_airports/s-0053629.html Lynda.com Launches Android App ---- Interested in improving your skills in web design or photography while on the go? Fans of online, video site lynda.com can now do so on their Android device (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/lynda_com_launches_android_app/s-0053627.html inLA Looks To Galvanize Los Angeles Entrepreneurs, Investors ---- The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) said Tuesday that it has launched a new effort to help galvanize and promote the technology and "innovation economy" in Los Angeles, called inLA. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/inla_looks_to_galvanize_los_angeles/s-0053624.html Tinder Goes Viral In Antartica ---- Just how far and wide is the virality of Los Angeles-based Tinder? According to a report from New York Magazine, Tinder has made it to yet another continent: Antarctica. The app, which lets users vote "yes" or "no" on other users they would or would not like to me--apparently helped connect (but not hook up) two scientists deployed for research there at two different research stations. Antarctica hosts between a thousand to three thousand people, mostly scientists and support personnel conducting research on the continent. http://www.socaltech.com/tinder_goes_viral_in_antartica/s-0053622.html Boingo Wins Illinois Town ---- Los Angeles-based Wi-Fi network provider Boingo Wireless reported a win with a small city in Illinois, Rosemont, which is near Chicago. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Boingo said that it has been chosen as the official wireless service provider for the city, and will provide mobile Wi-Fi service for visitors and residents in high traffic areas of the city, along with its convention and entertainment destinations. Those areas include the Allstate Arena, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont Theater and the MB Financial Park. Rosemont is immediately outside of Chicago O'Hare Airport at the intersection of the 294 and 90 freeways; Boingo already supplies Wi-Fi across Chicago, including at O'Hare, Midway, Soldier Field, and elsewhere. Happily Wants To Give You A Peek At Wedding Costs ---- Are you an engaged couple planning for your big wedding day? Wish you really knew how much things would cost, and what people have to do to make it happen? One, Los Angeles-based startup--Happily, is hoping to provide some real-life information to couples through a new feature showing the real costs, budgets, vendors, timeline, and more of weddings. 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On February 18-20, Digital Entertainment World (DEW) brings together 300+ leading industry executives from games, mobile, music, video and publishing to discuss, deliberate, debate and celebrate the issues, opportunities and successes driving the digital entertainment industry. Digital Entertainment World is changing the way content owners, enabling technology providers, digital distribution platforms and CE manufacturers meet and engage. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23852 February 19, Los Angeles -- Learning to Win: Driving Innovation with Big Data & Analytics. The big data phenomenon has dramatically changed the business landscape and presents new opportunities and challenges across industry sectors. The USC Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM) and Penn Schoen Berland invite you to join us as we lead a workshop that will both highlight the value of big data & analytics and provide frameworks, best practices, and discussion sessions to enable business professionals to better leverage analytics within their organizations. Andrew Claster, Deputy Chief Analytics Officer for President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, will discuss how analytics informed the Obama campaign's fundraising, messaging, communications and voter contact strategies, and how the lessons learned can be applied to sales, marketing, customer service and corporate communications. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23936 February 19, Irvine -- Your Reputation is Everything. Techbizconnectoin. Whether you are on a first date, a job interview, or getting a client, the first thing someone does it look you up online. What do they see? Your online reputation. If you are a professional intrigued by today's evolving world of social media, personal online identities, and online business branding, this event is for you. Learn what it means to have an online presence and what this says about you (or your business, brand). After all, your online reputation IS your reputation. Build on tactics for online reputation management by analysis, social media, content creation and search engine optimization. Covering issues on what NOT to do online and examples of those that do it well and engage with people the right way. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23941 February 19, Los Angeles -- LAEDC Annual Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook. What we can expect in the SoCal regional economy over the next two years, including in our local industry clusters. Gain insights on the financial markets, and hear how healthcare organizations are planning to adapt and innovate. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23902 February 19, Los Angeles -- TechSparks: Informal Pitchfest & Entrepreneur Mixer. The Informal Pitchfest is a collaborative session for entrepreneurs and startups to practice and refine their pitch and create a positive first impression. We offer a supportive and friendly community environment with only the best of intentions - to help you make progress, share tips, feedback and receive help for your business idea. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23950 February 19, La Jolla -- CONNECT Hall of Fame. Join CONNECT in honoring Peter C. Farrell, Founder and Executive Chairman of ResMed, at the prestigious Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Awards luncheon. Hall of Fame honors individuals who have achieved distinction over the years for founding, leading or advancing a San Diego life sciences or technology based business or organization. Such entrepreneurs have contributed to the business sectors that shape our local economy, improve our quality of life and continue to inspire future generations of innovators and entrepreneurs. Peter Farrell will be our 12th inductee into CONNECT's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Past honorees include Irwin Jacobs, Walter Zable, Ivor Royston, William Rastetter, J. Robert Beyster, Neal Blue, Linden Blue, Peter Preuss, Gene Ray, Howard "Ted" Greene and Ron Taylor. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23909 February 20, Los Angeles -- Digital Entertainment World. On February 18-20, Digital Entertainment World (DEW) brings together 300+ leading industry executives from games, mobile, music, video and publishing to discuss, deliberate, debate and celebrate the issues, opportunities and successes driving the digital entertainment industry. Digital Entertainment World is changing the way content owners, enabling technology providers, digital distribution platforms and CE manufacturers meet and engage. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23853 February 20, Altadena -- 2014 Jumpstart : Lunch/Speaker Series for Entrepreneurs. LABTC. Attention entrepreneurs and investors! This program isn't about "common mistakes," "pitfalls," and other threats to startups. Instead of focusing on what not to do, this program will help you take your startup to the next level by teaching you the positive steps you can take toward success, instead of the negatives you need to avoid. This 1-hour program will provide you with actionable tips for ensuring the growth and success of your business. Collectively, our panelists have supported more than 1,000 startups worldwide from the ground up. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23948 February 20, Santa Monica -- BayPay Event: Growing & Funding Your Business in LA. Join us as we first hear from a panel of Los Angeles based Accelerators and Venture Companies about what they look for in an entrepreneur, and how they help them balance the demands of visionary leadership and fiscal responsibility. This will be immediately followed by a panel of successful entrepreneurs discussing how they bridge the gap between these two very different demands, whether it's through individual growth or building a successful team. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23938 February 20, Irvine -- OCBC Annual Dinner. The theme of the 2014 Annual Dinner is The Sky's the Limit- Unlimited growth. Unlimited opportunity. Unlimited potential. Because in Orange County, "The Sky's the Limit!". See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23899 February 21, Los Angeles, CA -- SCALE 12x. SCALE is the premier community run open-source conference in North America. Join us Feb 21-23, 2014 at the LAX Hilton for over 80 sessions and 100 exhibitors focused on open source and free software. SEe http://www.socallinuxexpo.o. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23934 February 21, Santa Monica -- Elixer Mixer with General Assembly LA. Join Tech in Motion LA for a fun mixer co-hosted with General Assembly Los Angeles. Let's wind down and get to know each other. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23931 February 21, Los Angeles -- Lawrence Lessig at SCALE 12x. Lawrence Lessig be presenting at the LAX Hilton on Feb 21, 2014 in the La Jolla conference room as part of the Southern California Linux Expo.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23957 February 22, Newport Beach -- Learn How to Raise Capital and Grow Your Business. Maverick Angels Investment Accelerator. Maverick Angels is continuing the expansion plan of our highly successful Investment Accelerator! The Investment Accelerator is a Three-Part Seminar which teaches real-life strategies in becoming a successful entrepreneur-- including time-tested strategies for raising start-up capital from angel and venture capital investors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23919 February 23, San Diego -- Health 2.0 Developer Challenge: Harnessing Local Data to Help Prevent Four Major Diseases in San Diego County. The purpose of this code-a-thon is to create mobile- and/or web-based visualization tools that allow policy makers and the general public to access understandable public health data at a community level, in order to support assessment, planning, decision making and behavioral changeNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23960 February 26, Camarillo -- SoCal Digital Symposium. The SoCal Digital Symposium (SDS) serves as an exciting hub for Southern California's diverse group of tech entrepreneurs, scholars, visionaries, business leaders, developers, and power brokers. Every quarter, engaged professionals will be invited to take part in stimulating discussions on emerging trends, share innovative ideas in solutions-oriented cross-disciplinary conversations, and learn about new and relevant strategies, technologies, and techniques. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23887 February 26, Murrieta -- TriTech SBDC Presents: Twin Cities Business Success Series. Tax Planning - how can you save money on your taxes? Find out! World's Biggest Customer - how to sell to government. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23837 February 27, Santa Monica -- HBS Alumni Angels Pitch Event. Pitch event for startups. Requires pre-registration to meet SEC reles. Email marknschwa...@gmail.com for detail. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23892 February 27, Irvine -- Bitcoin - Fireside Chat with Brock Pierce {Hosted by Tech in Motion and TCVN}. Tech in Motion: OC and Tech Coast Venture Network will be co-hosting an exclusive Fireside Chat with 15-time entrepreneur best known for pioneering the market for digital currency, Brock Pierce. Pierce named a "guru" of the Bitcoin space by USA Today in 2013 will provide great insight on how to find the next "Big" trend, what the "Bitcoin" phenomena is all about and how to win "Big" in your own market space. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23933 February 27, Santa Monica -- DevLab by AT&T. Free one-day workshop on the AT&T Speech API and In-App Messaging API. Are you a mobile application developer with an interest in adding voice commands or text-to-voice translation to your app? Or sending text messages from inside your application? Join the AT&T Developer Program for a one-day workshop on the AT&T Speech API and AT&T In-App Messaging API, including SMS and MMS. This will be a day of learning and hands-on coding ("lab time"). Bring your laptops and leave with our APIs working from your own AT&T Developer Program account. The workshop will be taught by AT&T subject matter experts and AT&T Developer Program staff. This also is a great opportunity to network with AT&T and your fellow mobile developers. The event is free and lunch is provided. If you are an app developer working independently or with a company planning or already producing mobile applications then this is the event for you. Space is limited so register now. We look forward to meeting you. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23947 March 1, Los Angeles -- ProductCamp.LA. ProductCamp is a free, user-driven "unconference" that brings together passionate product people who are interested in learning best practices, sharing insights, and networking with top minds in the local product community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23949 March 5, San Diego -- CoFoundersLab Matchup San Diego is aimed at helping entrepreneurs find co-founders, advisers & interns and to build strong founding teams. Get started networking now with a potential core team member by creating a free profile on CoFoundersLab.com. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23940 March 5, Los Angeles -- Founders Meeting. Founders and fellow like minded entrepreneurs are invited to attend the Founders monthly meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to be a resource to one another as we actively pursue our company goals. Present at the meeting will be Founder Institute Mentor Joshua Azran. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23958 March 5, Santa Monica -- The Montgomery Summit. Where senior-level investors, successful entrepreneurs, and top executives from growth companies and industry-leading corporations in media, communications, technology, and related sectors gather for exclusive market insights and exceptional networking opportunities. By invitation only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23913 March 6, Thousand Oaks -- From Bench-Top to Bank. Join us at the Ventura BioCenter to discuss the legal aspects of protecting and monetizing your ideas, beyond patent applications and trademarks. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23952 March 6, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs. Presents: Private Equity & Technology Companies. A fireside chat with Greg Bettinelli,advisor to Freeman Spogli & Co and Venture Partner at UpFront Ventures. Hosted by Mark Landay, Dynamic Synergy Executive Recruitment. This event is limited to CEOs & CFOs only. A confirmed reservation is required. No service providers will be admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23939 March 6, Los Angeles -- Live Talks LA: Seth Goldman, Honest Tea. SETH GOLDMAN is the president and TeaEO of Honest Tea, which now operates as an independent business unit of The Coca-Cola Company. He is an internationally recognized spokesman for mission-driven enterprise and sustainability. He appears regularly on MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox. He blogs for Inc.com, Treehugger.com, The Huffington Post, and The New York Times. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23923 March 6, Los Angeles -- Live Talks LA: Biz Stone, Co-Founder, Twitter. Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of the Creative Mind. Biz Stone became an Internet entrepreneur in 1999. He went on to work for Google, helped to create both blogging and podcasting, and then co-invented Twitter. Before he was a tech star, Biz wrote books and articles about the social aspects of technology in the nascent days of the web. He regularly addresses large audiences as a visiting scholar at colleges or keynote speaker for companies and conferences. Most recently, Biz is founder and CEO of his newest venture, Jelly. He lives near San Francisco, California, with his wife and son.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23925 March 6, Santa Monica -- The Montgomery Summit. Where senior-level investors, successful entrepreneurs, and top executives from growth companies and industry-leading corporations in media, communications, technology, and related sectors gather for exclusive market insights and exceptional networking opportunities. By invitation only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23914 March 8, Riverside -- TriTech's 5th Annual Funding Forum . Take part in TriTech's annual signature event, and personally meet and present your idea to Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and Private & Equity Investors as part of our speed date program. Also, take part in The Best BIG Idea fast pitch Competition where you have the chance to win a $1,000 prize for the BEST business idea. Attendees will be judging and voting for their favorite. 4 finalists will be selected to take part in the Piranha Pool. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23850 March 8, Pasadena -- Cybersecurity: Threats and Opportunities. Caltech Enterprise Forum. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23945 March 12, Temecula -- TriTech SBDC Presents: Twin Cities Business Success Series. Selling and Succession Planning - how do you cash out? The Next Step - is it time to acquire a competitor? Exit? Sell. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23838 March 13, San Diego -- Connect with CONNECT. San Diego is a hotbed for new technologies and up and coming companies across the life science industry. Discover the region's most exciting innovations in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, mobile health, therapeutics, medical devices, genomics and more at Connect with CONNECT, San Diego's Premier Networking event, on March 13.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23942 March 13, Pasadena -- Innovate Pasadena Presents CONNECT: A Weekend for Difference Makers and Disruptors. Join the innovators, difference-makers, and disruptors from the Greater Pasadena area and beyond for a kickoff mixer celebrating the launch of Connect Weekend. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23953 March 14, Pasadena -- Big Ideas: CONNECT Weekend Edition. Ad + Tech panel, Arts + Science Panel and individual presentations from Caltech + Art Center Design Accelerator companies. Part of Innovate Pasadena's CONNECT Weekend. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23956 March 15, Pasadena -- Hack for Pasadena. Hack for Pasadena is two-days of open-sourced talks and hands-on problem solving, to re-imagine the way the web, applications, technology, and community participation will shape the future of the City of Pasadena. Help solve the city's biggest challenges like homelessness, transportation, crime, affordable housing and public safety, to beautification projects and business ideas that will make the city more livable. At the end of two days, each team will present a workable solution that improves the daily lives for real people in the community. There is a competition with over $3,000 in cash prizes for the top teams. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23943 March 15, Pasadena -- Hack for Pasadena. Hack for Pasadena is two-days of open sourced talks and hands-on problem solving, to re-imagine the way the web, applications, technology and community participation will shape the future of Pasadena. Part of Innovate Pasadena's CONNECT Weekend.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23954 March 16, Pasadena -- #GeekNight at the Ice House. We're wrapping up our weekend of Innovation with a night of geek fun at the Ice House! Electrical engineer turned stand-up comedian Don McMillan will be performing, and the winners of all pitch fests and events will be featured. Part of Innovate Pasadena's CONNECT Weekend.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23955 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by: TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments in and Acquisitions of Growing Software Companies Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). 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