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We Create Demand. --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Chief of Staff & Controller, Santa Monica, RampRate --Business Development Director, Los Angeles, Colony Logic RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- JibJab Takes On Instant Messages ---- Los Angeles-based humorous, electronic greeting card provider JibJab is looking to gain a footprint in the instant messaging and texting market, with a new product it is calling JibJab Messages. The new product allows iOS users to send custom, JibJab style dancing and singing characters--personalized with your own head--to friends. The free app lets users take a selfie of themselves, trim out their face, and insert that into any one of a large library of animated GIFs, and send those via text, Facebook, or Twitter. http://www.socaltech.com/jibjab_takes_on_instant_messages/s-0057182.html Advanstar Acquired For $972M By UBM ---- Santa Monica-based Advanstar Communications, a trade show and conference operator serving the fashion, licensing, life sciences, and power sports industries, has been acquired by UBM plc, in a deal worth $972M. According to Advanstar Communicaitons, the deal was funded by an investor group that includes Anchorage Capital Group LLC, Veronis Suhler Stevenson, as well as funds managed by the Tradable Credit Group at Ares Management L.P. Advanstar was advised by Goldman Sachs & Co. and Moelis & Company, along with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Slaughter and May in the deal. UBM was advised by J.P. Morgan Cazenove, as well as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. UBM runs the well known Game Developers Conference. CoreLogic Sells Two Business Units ---- Irvine-based residential property information provider CoreLogic said Tuesday that it has sold two of its business units to Mortgage Contracting Services, LLC. According to CoreLogic, it sold its Collateral Solutions and Field Services business units to MCS in a deal worth $25M at closing, plus up to $20M in earnout contingent on performance thresholds. Component Search Targets Electronic, Mechanical Part Searches ---- Los Angeles-based Component Search International, a new startup focused on the design engineering market, said today that it has launched its services, billing itself a "Google for Components". The company, headed by Joe Bilotta, said the new site has over 800 suppliers, 15 million unique parts, and 350 million data sheets, and is hoping to solve the current issue of re-marked and counterfeit parts. The electronic and mechanical component industry is surprisingly fragmented, with no single source of the parts that go into many electronics products; finding parts--which change frequently and go out of production often--is a major challenge in manufacturing and operations. http://www.socaltech.com/component_search_targets_part_searches/s-0057183.html Aerie Pharmaceuticals Completes $125M Financing ---- Newport Beach-based pharmaceuticals developer Aerie Pharmaceuticals said late Tuesday that it has completed its $125M, convertible note financing from Deerfield Management Company. The financing deal had been announced earlier in the month. Aerie Pharmaceuticals is focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for glaucoma. The company said the new funds are expected to fund its known clinical requirements for its lead compounds, and will also go towards general corporate purposes and strategic growth. Aerie is publicly listed on the NASDAQ as AERI. Conversant Names New Executive ---- Westlake Village-based Conversant, the online advertising firm which is in the midst of being acquired by Alliance Data, said Tuesday that it has named Jim Rund as its new Chief Revenue Officer for its media business. Rund--who will be based in Chicago--joined the company from Catalina (now owned by Berkshire Partners), and also has served at General Mills. Conversant was formerly known as ValueClick, and offers up a wide range of online advertising products and services. It's Official: Metacloud Now Part Of Cisco ---- Pasadena-based Metacloud is now officially part of Cisco, the companies said Monday, with Metacloud joining Cisco's Cloud Infrastructure and Managed Services organization. MetaCloud provides implementation and management of OpenStack-based clouds for enterprise customers. Financial terms of the acquisition--which was announced earlier this month--have not been announced. Metacloud was venture backed by AME Cloud Ventures, Canaan Partners, Pelion Venture Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Storm Ventures, and UMC Capital. AeroVironment Wins $27.2M Army Contract ---- Monrovia, California-based unmanned aerial vehicle maker AeroVironment reported Tuesday that it has scored a $27.2M contract award from the U.S. Army, for spare parts for its RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20A Puma AE unmanned aircraft systems. The company said it expects to deliver those parts to the U.S. Army within the next 12 months. The company said the new order brings its total spare parts and upgrades to $77.6. AeroVironment's drones are used for tactical and security efforts by the military. Move Acquired By News Corp. ---- Move, Inc., the operator of the Realtor.com, Move.com, and other related real estate businesses, is being acquired by News Corp., in a deal worth approximately $950M, the two companies said this morning. Move has operations in the Thousand Oaks, California area, although it is now based in San Jose. According to the two, News Corp. will pay $21.00 per share for Move Inc. Move had revenues of $227M for its year ended December 31, 2013. Move will become an operating business of News Corp., and will remain headquartered in San Jose. The company was started in Thousand Oaks in 1993, and now has 913 employees. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- SAM Congratulates Beats Music and Beats Electronics Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP would like to congratulate long time client Beats Electronics and Beats Music in their acquisition by Apple, Inc. 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Jon was cofounder and previous CEO of Pandora Media. Beyond Pandora, Jon has followed his passions creating several successful companies. Jon will discuss his previous experiences with the most popular music brand in the world and how he is influencing technology now through his most recent startup, Thrively. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only a confirmed RSVP is required. No service providers admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24304 October 2, Los Angeles -- Chick Launcher Entrepreneur Fast Pitch Event & Conference. On Thursday, October 2nd, Chick Launcher is hosting an event from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. The event features a networking lunch and reception, three panels: Access to Capital, Investor Panel and CEO Panel, followed by Fast Pitch presentations from 13 finalists and educational sessions from our sponsors/advisors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24282 October 2, Los Angeles -- 2014 Body Computing Conference. USC. The Body Computing conference is an event designed for those seeking modern healthcare solutions. Digital and lifescience executives, sensor and mobile app inventors, strategists, designers, investors, visionaries, and creatives will captivate both on stage and in the crowd. It is a one-day live event filled with dynamic demonstrations, interdisciplinary content, and valuable connections.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24272 October 2, Santa Monica -- An Evening with Peter Thiel. Live Talks LA. Peter Thiel Technology Entrepreneur and Investor; Co-founder PayPal. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24234 October 2, Santa Monica -- Vator Splash LA. Vator Splash is one of the must-attend startup events and competitions, where promising startups are discovered, lessons from prominent founders are learned and views from blue-chip investors are heard. This event gives startups an unparalleled opportunity to network with active investors and industry thought leaders. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24203 October 2, Los Angeles -- "Branded Entertainment and Licensing: TV - Film - Mobile - PC - Ancillary Rights" Digital Hollywood Live. Panel includes Charles Riotto, President & CEO, LIMA ; Nina Simosko, former, Strategy, Planning & Operations, Nike; Jared Hoffman. President, Generate, a div. of Defy Media; Mike Wiese, Director of Branded Entertainment, JWT; Richard Gillam, CEO, DeskSite (Official NFL Content Partner); Tom Flanagan, (former) EVP, Entertainment, Leo Burnett, Moderator. See http://www.digitalhollywood.com/LiveEvents.htNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24321 October 2, Los Angeles -- Chick Launcher Fast Pitch Event & Conference. Chick Launcher connects female entrepreneurs building high-growth businesses with the resources they need to help them achieve success. An annual competition is held for women entrepreneurs with a prize package of cash and in-kind professional services awarded to the winner. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24311 October 3, San Diego -- Steve Mollenkopf: Firechat Chat. Fueled by invention at scale, mobile has become the largest technology platform in history. In this CommNexus Headliner, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf sits down with IDC Research VP John Jackson to discuss the future of mobile and how it’s reshaping industries, Qualcomm’s leadership role in driving these advances and Steve’s reflections on being CEO after seven months at the helm of the company. To highlight how mobile is impacting adjacent sectors in exciting new ways, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Sr. VP Kanwalinder Singh then presents on how mobile is driving the future of the connected car. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24314 October 8, Los Angeles -- LAEDC Forecast. Changing Face of Education: From Industrial to Innovation. LAEDC. Speakers: Robert A. Kleinhenz, Ph.D. - Chief Economist, Kyser Center for Economic Research at LAEDC; Timothy White, Ph.D. - Chancellor, California State University System; Moderated by Frank Mottek, KNX1070. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24232 October 8, Los Angeles -- LAEDC 2015 Economic Forecast Event – Introducing A Long-Term Look At Our Economy. LAEDC’s twice-yearly economic forecast events provide insight and planning information to our members, partners, LA County leaders, and the general public. On October 8th, LAEDC shifts its format for the event to include a five-year planning horizon for the forecast, to preview which industries will grow the fastest, which occupations and related job training will be most in-demand, and we will look at various aspects of innovation in our economy to predict transformations in our business community, labor force requirements, and elsewhere in the economy. With the help of our guests such as Cal State University Chancellor Timothy White, we will discuss the drivers in the economy, such as the changing requirements for an educated workforce, so that attendees can keep their organizations savvy, relevant, and positioned for success in our global market. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24312 October 9, Los Angeles -- TechOut LA . TechOut LA is an interactive tech education conference featuring high-impact keynotes, amazing networking, giveaways and the latest in interactive tech. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24297 October 9, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Deals of the Year Banquet.Honoring Those Leading Business Growth on the 101 Corridor. Merger/Acquisition (M&A) Deal of the Year Nominees: Line 6, Sexy Hair, Account Control, Technology Holdings; Dealmaker of the Year Nominees: Intrepid Investment Bankers, The Riverside Company, Ares Management; Women Owned / Women in Corporate Growth Business of the Year Nominees: Trixy Weiss of Genesis Auctions, Leslie King of King Nutronics, Alison Bauerfein of Inogen; Most Innovative Company of the Year Nominees: Resonant, Inc., Lynda.com, Xirgo Technologies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24315 October 9, Thousand Oaks -- Ocean Health to Lunar Landings: How to compete for a Multi-Million Dollar XPrize. CleanTechnologyCouncil.org Workshop - How to build your company without Angel or VC money. Co-founders Mike Outmesguine, CEO and Alan DeRossett, CTO of VoXearch.com will tell you how they gained support of Fortune 1000 sponsors and became contenders for the multi-million dollar XPrize. The team’s first XPRIZE challenge was to develop the world's first Medical Tricorder, based on the science-fiction device. They moved on to the Ocean Health XPRIZE using their experience with sensor technology. Don't miss this Special Event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24300 October 10, San Diego -- Contextual Robotics Technologies Forum at UC San Diego. Meet world leaders developing ubiquitous consumer robotics for the benefit of society. Connect with San Diego's robotics community. Learn about UC San Diego's plans for robotics. Keynote speakers include: Chris Anderson of 3D Robotics, Matt Grob of Qualcomm Technologies and Dean Kamen of DEKA R&D.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24306 October 15, Fullerton -- TriTech SBDC Presents... SBIR/STTR Workshops. This half-day workshop provides basic information about the federal SBIR and STTR programs. Topics will include: benefits and limitations of SBIR/STTR funding and steps to prepare for the writing and submission processe. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23839 October 15, Century City -- FoundationDB: Scaling a Conflict Detection Algorithm to Large Database Clusters. In this talk, a FoundationDB engineer will discuss the challenges of scaling a conflict detection algorithm to large database clusters. They'll discuss the limitations of FoundationDB's current single-threaded algorithm, the various approaches considered to scale the write throughput of the system, and the machine-parallel algorithm that was ultimately selected. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24308 October 20, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24226 October 20, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24316 October 21, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24227 October 21, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24317 October 22, Long Beach -- The IT Summit Los Angeles. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our eighth annual event on October 22, 2014. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the conference. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24125 October 22, Riverside -- TriTech SBDC Presents... SBIR/STTR Workshops. This half-day workshop will help you organize a competitive NIH SBIR or STTR proposal. Topics will include: assessing your proposal ideas, planning the project phases, and steps to make the writing process more efficien. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23840 October 22, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24228 October 22, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24318 October 23, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24229 October 23, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24319 October 24, Camarillo -- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Symposium @CSUCI. The Channel Islands Chapter of AUVSI will be holding a half day "Micro" Symposium.The event will include panel sessions on unmanned vehicle applications in environmental, agricultural and tri- county business opportunities. This will be followed by a key note speech from Assemblyman Jeff Gorell on his Gold Team California initiative. Students will present robotic displays and the event will close with a social hour. Email mru...@hotmail.co. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24271 October 24, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24320 October 25, Los Angeles -- STEAM Carnival – Los Angeles. A modern take on the traveling circus, STEAM Carnival is an entertainment showcase using high-tech amusement and project-based kits to inspire kids of all ages about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Attractions include a midway loaded with challenging games, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, contests, prizes and artisanal carnival food. STEAM Carnival leverages kids’ passions for music, fashion, and games to expose them to STEAM disciplines. Select student participants will have the opportunity to display projects through a variety of exhibitions including a wearable electronics fashion show and a junior arcade. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24289 October 26, Los Angeles -- STEAM Carnival – Los Angeles. A modern take on the traveling circus, STEAM Carnival is an entertainment showcase using high-tech amusement and project-based kits to inspire kids of all ages about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Attractions include a midway loaded with challenging games, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, contests, prizes and artisanal carnival food. STEAM Carnival leverages kids’ passions for music, fashion, and games to expose them to STEAM disciplines. Select student participants will have the opportunity to display projects through a variety of exhibitions including a wearable electronics fashion show and a junior arcade. 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