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(More...) http://www.socaltech.com/goodie_goodie_looks_to_motivate/s-0055895.html MabVax Raises $3M, Completes Merger With Telik ---- San Diego-based MabVax Therpauetics, a privately held firm which is developing vaccine and antibody therapies for treating cancer, said it has raised $3M in a financing round, and also completed a merger with oncology drug developer Telik. MabVax said the investment came from accredited investors, and was managed by H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, Palladium Capital Advisors LLC and Dawson James Securities. MabVax said that it has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Telik in an all-stock transaction. Vitesse Aims New Product At Gigabit Wi-Fi ---- Camarillo-based semiconductor maker Vitesse has taken aim at the Gigabit Wi-Fi, 802.11ac market this week, with a new Ethernet switch product. Vitesse said its latest family of chips--the SparX-IV family, are a set of Ethernet switches specifically aimed at supporting 802.11ac WLAN Enterprise deployments. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/vitesse_aims_new_product_at_gigabit_wi_fi/s-0055891.html VoiceVault Takes On Voice Biometrics With SDK ---- El Segundo-based VoiceVault, a developer of biometrics technology, said this week that it has released a new software development kit to help developers add voice biometrics on their mobile apps. The company said its ViGo platform offers up such features as phrase or digit voice registration, and support for both Android and iOS. Pricing on the product was not announced. The 15-person company is led by Andrew Lawson. Cornerstone OnDemand Names Etsy CFO To Board ---- Santa Monica-based talent management software developer Cornerstone OnDemand said Wednesday that it has added Kristana Salen, the Chief Financial Officer of Etsy, to its board of directors. Salen has been CFO of Etsy since January of 2013; she previously also served at Fidelity Investments. 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LA CEOs presents: 409a Valuations. Please join us for an informative round-table discussion led by SVB Analytics and hosted by Mark Landay Dyamic Synergy Executive Recruitment. This event is for CEOs & CFOs only, no service providers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24197 July 10, Rancho Santa Margarita -- OCTANe Golf Tournament. Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita. You're invited to OCTANe's 4th Annual Golf Tournament! Team up with your colleagues or come solo, either way you are sure to meet many new business contacts and friends. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24159 July 10, Santa Monica -- SAM Preccelerator Program Presents: Marketing Bootcamp for Startups with Peter Mansfield. Great products and services don’t just deserve great marketing, they demand it! The 0 to 60 Marketing for Startups Bootcamp helps early stage companies cover the essentials in key areas including: Building your brand; Setting up marketing processes; Boosting awareness and credibility;Lowering customer acquisition costs; Raising funding. Using real world examples, the bootcamp will equip entrepreneurs with practical tools and processes to build sustainable and targeted marketing programs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24191 July 11, West Hollywood -- 5 Ways to Cash in on New Hollywood. Entertainment Industry Group meeting featuring, futurist and bestselling author Joyce Schwarz on how to cash in on the new Hollywood whether you are a producer, writer, digital media exec, startup founder, attorney or recent grad. Entertainment, media and technology are all keys to crowdfunding, SEO and marketing for every firm --not just the studios and networks of the past! Email joyceschwarz@gmail.coNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24202 July 16, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. Building on the success of the last three Summits, which drew notable attendees from around the world, this year’s event will encompass two days of presentations, networking and relationship-building among key players in the digital media and technology industry. All segments of the digital media industry will be represented, including advertising, data, e-commerce, software, social and gaming. Our 2014 two-day Summit will include 500 select digital media and technology leaders. Invite only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24055 July 17, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. Building on the success of the last three Summits, which drew notable attendees from around the world, this year’s event will encompass two days of presentations, networking and relationship-building among key players in the digital media and technology industry. All segments of the digital media industry will be represented, including advertising, data, e-commerce, software, social and gaming. Our 2014 two-day Summit will include 500 select digital media and technology leaders. Invite only. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24056 July 17, Los Angeles -- Wearable Tech LA. WearableTech LA, curated by industry experts come to Los Angeles this summer. With a full day of 20 dynamic keynotes, cutting-edge technologies, investment opportunities, and 50 speakers, WearableTech LA is the wearable event of the year in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24160 July 22, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. Learn more at this conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24138 July 23, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24139 July 24, Culver City -- Which Certs to Turbo Charge My Career? AITP. Dr. Hasnain Rizvi will provide practical insight into factors to consider before starting on a cert track, advantages of certain cert options, and potential career paths. “Has” is an OPM3 Certified Consultant, and is currently the Agile Principal Coach and CIO at AAA University. Has done project management maturity assessment work and established and redesigned project management offices (PMOs) in many sectors, and IBM’s PM practice in SaskatchewanNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24201 July 24, Newport Beach -- Tech in Motion Summer Mixer. We will have a ton of great food and the happy hour drink specials will go throughout the course of the event. We'll just be hanging out, swapping tech news, stories, and such. All are welcome to attend a night of fun and networking with tech professionals and tech lovers of all kinds. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24199 July 24, Los Angeles -- 2014 Serious Play Conference. It is a question of when, not if, games-based learning will be prevalent in all areas of education and training. Corporations are using games for talent development, recruitment and to increase sales and efficiency; medical institutions use games to train surgeons and teach the public about healthcare. In the military, where game based training began, games not only train, they are used to recruit. In education, games have entered the classroom. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24140 July 26, Santa Monica -- Causathon (Hack for a Cause). On July 26th, teams will have 24 hours to identify, solve and present a solution for one social problem defined and submitted by a curated list of leading non-profits. Come alone or join a team of other like-minded individuals during an exciting and impactful 24 hours towards making a real difference. After a casual mixer to kick-off the event, your team will go through a “draft” style selection to pick the problem you’ll be addressing. Email eden@fishermenlabs.c. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24195 July 26, Los Angeles -- Digital LA - Comic-Con Party. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24150 July 31, Los Angeles Westside -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24123 July 31, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtshowcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24180 July 31, Santa Monica -- Summer Tech Mixer. Join Tech in Motion LA for a night of networking, food and drinks with fellow LA techies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24192 July 31, Santa Monica -- Summer Tech Mixer. Want to meet some cool techies like yourself? Interested in interacting with highly skilled developers? Do you have a new application you would like to tell people about? Or do you just love technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24198 August 7, Calabasas -- 11th Annual ERA So. Cal. Summer Social at the Sagebrush Cantina. Plan to attend the electronics industry 11th Annual ERA Summer Social @ the Sagebrush Cantina. Well over 100 attendees flock to the patio area for an evening of fun, food, beverages and seeing old friends and making new ones. Email bherold@conquesttechnicalsales.c. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24194 August 8, San Diego -- Startup Weekend Fashion Innovations. Startup Weekend Fashion Innovations is Southern California's only experiential crash-course in entrepreneurship in the fashion and technology market. 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