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(http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Slickdeals: How An LA Team Is Polishing Up A Diamond In The Rough --FreedomPop In International Expansion --INSTEON Expands In Latin America --Sonos Ties Into SoundCloud --DoubleBeam Powers Mobile Shopping App MARKETPLACE --Safire Partners Executive Search --Apply Today For NewCo's Inside-Out Conference --Stradling --Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP Represents The Bouqs Company -- Key Information Systems Announces Key Cloud RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Product Lead, Aliso Viejo, GridMeNow, LLC --Senior IT/Telecom Sourcing Analyst and Negotiator, Santa Monica, RampRate --Director of Sales - Data Center, Telecom, Cloud, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- TechCXO Los Angeles - Professional Services for Technology Companies TechCXO is a professional services firm that provides experienced, C-Suite professionals to deliver strategic and functional consulting services for technology companies. We answer your critical issues around obtaining capital, increasing revenue, entering new markets and improving margins. TechCXO partners combine practical experience, comprehensive resources and best practices to deliver objective, high-value results. For TechCXO Los Angeles, please contact: Paul Meyer, Managing Partner – Finance & Operations paul.me...@techcxo.com (805) 535-5245 Daniel Nannenga, Partner, Finance – Operations and Technology daniel.nanne...@techcxo.com (424)903-6030 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slickdeals: How An LA Team Is Polishing Up A Diamond In The Rough ---- Los Angeles-based deal site Slickdeals (www.slickdeals.com), an online deal site, has nine million, highly loyal users and a daily updated list of great, user-generated, deal listings. Now, a new, Los Angeles team--led by Josh Meyers--is tapping a team of experience LA technology vets to take what is a diamond in the rough, and polish it up, to bring the deal site to the next level. We caught up with Josh to learn more about the history of Slickdeals, and how he and his team got involved. Talk about Slickdeals and what it is all about? Josh Meyers: Slickdeals is the web's largest deal sharing community. We have around nine million unique users every month. The really amazing this, is those deals are all user generated content, from (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/slickdeals_diamond_in_the_rough/s-0055914.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FreedomPop In International Expansion ---- Los Angeles-based free mobile phone service provider FreedomPop, the startup backed by Mangrove Capital, DCM, and Atomico, has made its first international expansion, saying Thursday that it has linked with Dutch carrier KPN. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/freedompop_in_international_expansion/s-0055921.html INSTEON Expands In Latin America ---- Irvine-based INSTEON, a developer of home automation and control products, said today that it has expanded in Latin America. INSTEON said it has opened up new offices in Ecuador and Guatemala, which will feature its technology in a home and office showroom, and stock inventory in those local markets. INSTEON develops a range of home automation products, including smartphone controlled lighting, sensors, energy monitoring products, and much more. Sonos Ties Into SoundCloud ---- Santa Barbara-based music system maker Sonos continues to extend out the number of online music streaming services it supports, saying Thursday that it has added a beta connection to Soundcloud. Sonos said its partnership with SoundCloud will give its users access to SoundCloud's original music service, which allows both new and established artists to distribute their music to users. Sonos said the connection to SoundCloud is free in beta, and is available as part of its menu of music services in the Sonos app. DoubleBeam Powers Mobile Shopping App ---- Pasadena-based DoubleBeam, the payment startup led by Ted Tekippe said today that it is powering the developer of a mobile, beacon-enabled shopping app called Slyde. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. DoubleBeam said that Slyde is using its GoPago point-of-sale (POS) system to power its app for providing retailers with a way to attract customers with real-time, beacon-based offers. Slyde's app lets users see offers and deals at nearby retailers. DoubleBeam's GoPago system provides point-of-sale functionality through an Android tablet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Safire Partners Executive Search Safire Partners has completed 300+ retained executive searches since 2006 working with emerging businesses in Southern California. Please visit our website to see an updated list of our clients and searches completed at http://www.safirepartners.com/. We are always interested in meeting new candidates and potential clients, so feel free to email our Managing Partner, Todd Gitlin at t...@safire.la. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Apply Today For NewCo's Inside-Out Conference NewCo is the "inside out" conference model where attendees use the working city as the event space, and companies open their doors to welcome the community into their offices for a one hour tour, conversation, or informational session. "NewCos" are companies that truly standout for their approach to business: NewCos are on a mission to effect real change in their chosen market, and they are leaders in creating workplaces that redefine traditional approaches to work. We are looking for smart, innovative companies to apply to join Google, Rickshaw Bags, IFTTT, Bloomberg West, Lit Motors, Instructables, Everlane, PUBLIC Bikes, Code for America, Hightail and many others. NewCo is expanding to Los Angeles soon. If you are a part of a company that should be one of the Host Companies in 2014, please apply today! http://marcatoapp.com/website_integration/newcolosangeles2014/artists/new ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Stradling Stradling, Attorneys At Law (http://www.sycr.com) ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP Represents The Bouqs Company SAM announced that it represented client, The Bouqs Company (TheBouqs.com), a premier cut-to-order online flower delivery service, in a $6 million Series A financing. Led by Azure Capital Partners and joined by KEC Ventures, funding will be used to accelerate growth initiatives including expanding the team, offering delivery outside the US, and scaling the company’s technology and infrastructure to keep pace with growing demand. SAM attorneys Ryan Azlein and Gaurav Krishan served as counsel for The Bouqs Company for this transaction. http://www.stubbsalderton.com ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Key Information Systems Announces Key Cloud Key Information Systems, a leading IT systems integrator and Premier IBM Business Partner based in Agoura Hills, CA, announced the availability of Key Cloud for users of cloud computing services. Key's new cloud services are offered in conjunction with colocation, managed services and Internet connectivity offerings. To learn more about the Key Cloud, visit the Key Info website or contact Pete Elliot at Key Information Systems, Inc., 30077 Agoura Court, First Floor, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA, email pell...@keyinfo.com or call 1.818.737.2804. http://www.keyinfo.com ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Product Lead, Aliso Viejo, GridMeNow, LLC http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5582 Senior IT/Telecom Sourcing Analyst and Negotiator, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5572 Inside Sales: IT Services (Colo, Telcom, CDN), Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5568 Sourcing Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5565 Head of Corporate Finance and Office Administration, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5573 Director of Sales - Data Center, Telecom, Cloud, Santa Monica, RampRate Sourcing Advisors http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5574 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 07/09/14 Common Interest Communities $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58742 07/07/14 Adtile FKA TenFarms $4.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58599 07/02/14 Drybar $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58547 07/02/14 Ocean Aero $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58544 06/27/14 TapZen $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58468 06/26/14 TasteMade, Inc. $25.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58440 06/26/14 Fitwall $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58439 06/26/14 TheBouqs $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58438 06/24/14 Epoxy $6.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58309 06/23/14 RANT MEDIA NETWORK, INC. $4.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58302 06/20/14 Genzum $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58280 06/19/14 SpotlightTMS $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58279 06/19/14 Mitu Network $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58278 06/17/14 Revee $1.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58269 06/16/14 Tapatalk $5.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58195 06/13/14 Visual Unity $7.2M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58193 06/12/14 The Mobile Majority $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=58188 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events This Month http://www.socaltech.com/Calendar socaltech.com Calendar of Southern California High Tech Events Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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. M Learn about how to start your own business, meet fellow collaborators and compete for prizes in a 54-hour competition. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24083 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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