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We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Soci Gets $1.5M For Social Media Marketing --Snapchat Now Alerting Users On Third Party Apps --WiGo Seeded By Rad, Mateen --Lettuce Blocks New Users Accounts After Intuit Buy --DermTech Withdraws IPO MARKETPLACE --New Q3 Money Tree Results! --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Business --Reliam- Leaders of Internet Application Management RECENT JOB POSTINGS --User Experience (UX) Design Manager - Mobile, MINDBODY Inc. --Senior User Experience (UX) Designer, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. --Mid + Sr. Software Engineer, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. --Senior Front End Engineer, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. --Scrum Master - Mobile, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Honor the socalTECH 50 On December 10th! Join us on December 10th to help honor this year's socalTECH 50--and also join the technology and digital industry's best holiday party of the year, the Digital Family Reunion! The SoCal tech scene continues to expand at an unprecedented rate. This year, LA-based start-ups focused on branded content, apps, and big data, and together raised more capital than any other city in the world after Silicon Valley. The demand for human capital continues to grow with more educational, job force development and industry events supporting the expansion. There’s plenty of reasons to celebrate the SoCal region. Please join us at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, December 10! Tickets are now available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-family-reunion-and-socaltech-50-tickets-13192911353 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soci Gets $1.5M For Social Media Marketing ---- San Diego-based Soci, a developer of a social content discovery engine and social media marketing software product, has raised $1.5M in a Series A funding. The company said the round was led by angel Peter Fischer (Shepherd Ventures) and Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate. Soci, led by Afif Khoury, develops a social content discovery and marketing engine. The company said it will use the funding to expand its product, which is aimed at national digital service providers, media outlets, marketing agencies, national franchises and enterprise clients. Snapchat Now Alerting Users On Third Party Apps ---- After a massive leak of compromising photos due to a third party app using Snapchat's "unofficial" API, Venice-based Snapchat has been on the defense, trying to dissuade users from using unauthorized, third party apps. Snapchat said last week that it will start notifying Snap users when it detects they may be using third party apps, and ask those users to change the password and stop using those unauthorized apps. The move is the first move to improve the company's security and reliability after the massive image leak. That leak was attributed to poor security practices by a third party, Snapchat application, which was taken advantage of by hackers. Snapchat is not--so far--shutting off access to the application by third party app developers. WiGo Seeded By Rad, Mateen ---- Boston-based WiGo (Who Is going Out), a developer of mobile apps to help college students coordinate their social lives, has scored seed funding from Sean Rad and Justin Mateen, the two local entrepreneurs behind hit app Tinder. According to reports, the two were among a number of angels in a $700,000 seed funding for WiGo. The round also apparently included Paul English of Kaya and Ben Fischmann (Rue La La) and Kevin Colleran (Facebook). Lettuce Blocks New Users Accounts After Intuit Buy ---- Los Angeles-based Lettuce, the startup headed by Raad Mobrem which was acquired by Intuit in May, is shutting of new accounts to the company's inventory and order management software. According to the company, it decided to shut access to new accounts in order to "accelerate our progress with QuickBooks Online". The company said existing customers will continue to have access to the software. Lettuce said its team is working on enhancing the order and inventory experience within QuickBooks Online. DermTech Withdraws IPO ---- La Jolla-based DermTech, a developer of diagnostic, gene-based testing for skin diseases, has withdrawn its IPO, saying in a filing with the SEC that it has determined not to proceed with an offering at this time. No other reason for the withdrawal was given by the company, which had filed for an IPO in May, DermTech had initially only targeted a fundraising of $25.0M on the NASDAQ as DMTK. The company is backed by angel investors, including Gary Jacobs and his firm, Jacobs Investment Company, as well as angels from the Tech Coast Angels. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- New Q3 Money Tree Results! 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This launches our partnership with General Assembly too! What’s standing between you and the funds to fuel your company’s growth? –The perfect pitch! CONTENT PLUS CONFIDENCE CREATES CAPITAL. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24404 November 17, Los Angeles -- POLISH-AMERICAN INNOVATON WEEK. Polish-American Week (PAIW) marks the 25th anniversary of Polish-American economic co-operation. The agenda includes, among other things, the Polish-American Forum of Innovativeness, political and business meetings dedicated to innovations, a conference on opportunities for co-operation between Poland and the US, as well as the presentation of products and services of Polish companies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24406 November 18, Los Angeles -- John Cleese in conversation with Eric Idle. Live Talks LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24233 November 18, Beverly Hills -- The Music of Business. Amplify Roundtables. HOLIDAY EVENT! FEATURING: Freddie Ravel Internationally renowned musician, presents his Keynote Concert, The Music of Business. Join us for this very festive and uplifting evening. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24395 November 18, Santa Monica -- CoFoundersLab Matchup Santa Monica. CoFoundersLab Matchup Santa Monica is aimed at helping entrepreneurs find co-founders, advisers & interns and to build strong, core founding teams. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24309 November 18, West Los Angeles -- FWD.us Monthly Meetup: Implications of the Midterm Elections on Tech. Join the FWD.us Los Angeles Chapter to hear how the midterm elections impact the tech industry and participate in a mini-hackathon focused on gathering signatures for a petition to urge President Obama to take action on immigration reform. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24405 November 19, Thousand Oaks -- Future of Medical Telepresence. Buenaventura IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society chapter is holding a free lecture at California Lutheran University's Ahmanson Science Center. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24384 November 19, Beverly Hills -- Join ACGLA for a complimentary evening event for corporate executives! Wednesday, November 19, 5:00PM Montage Beverly Hills. This world class panel, consisting of the leaders in eCommerce, will discuss the latest trends, valuation parameters, and developments in eCommerce. Topics will include: - Middlemarket opportunities - Trends - Industry landscape - Opportunities in Los Angeles - Valuation trends and key paramters - M&A Outlook - Capital sources and uses. Panel includes: David Weissman, Dermastore; John Suh, LegalZoom; Rick Smith, Crosscut Ventures; Brad Meadow, Yandy; Mark Douglas, Steelhouse. Moderated by Ivan Nikhoo, Siemre & Associates. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24365 November 19, Irvine -- Gamification: How to Improve Businesses and Lives. Tech Biz Connection. A key goal of business is to attract and engage a group of people with a common passion or interest, and then activate them to purchase. Many marketers are looking to leverage online social networking for this purpose, but the results have been mixed. Adam Sarner, a Gartner analyst, has projected that over 75 percent of Fortune 1000 companies will undertake some kind of online social-networking initiative for marketing or customer relations in 2014. Through gamification, organizations can take control of their brand experience by engaging users, encouraging them to join a community, drive active participation, share with friends outside the community, and even recruit friends. Gamification enables you to turn customers into fans, and fans into evangelists. Join our panel of experts to learn how to utilize gamification in your business. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24393 November 19, Los Angeles -- TechSparks Pitchfest & 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. Don't have a business pitch? Come and network, learn or simply mingle with like minded friends! Winner of the Pitchfest gets a meeting with Chris Wadden, Investor at Pasadena Angels. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24402 November 20, San Diego -- CONNECT's FrameWorks Workshop: Business Aspects of Patents. Intellectual property plays a seminal role in the success of many companies. While adequately protecting innovation is a major economic driver, as with any valuable asset, if it is not properly managed its full potential will not be realized and the company will fail. This program will focus on the role key business factors play in capturing, managing, and exploiting the intellectual property of the company.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24377 November 20, Los Angeles -- Leading CTOs discuss Key Technology Trends and Impacts . At this popular annual event, a distinguished panel will share trends envisioned and strategies for leveraging those technologies to maintain competitiveness in our fast-changing landscape. The emphasis is on major technology trends such as Big Data, Agile development, Mobile-centric development, user-centric design, DevOps/ continuous delivery, talent-driven marketplace and others. Panelists include: • Tony Karrer, moderator, CTO of Aggregage and CEO of TechEmpower • Mark Goldin, CTO of Cornerstone on Demand • Randall McKillop, Executive at Creative Artist Agency • Travlin McCormack, CTO Evolve Media. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24381 November 20, Irvine -- How Do I Build A Rock Star Team? TCVN. Raising capital and building a killer team are the two biggest challenges to startups. Our expert panel will share valuable lessons learned in acquiring top talent. We all have heard “Hire for attitude, train for skills” but what does that really mean. And, how do you even find great people? This panel discussion by people who have cracked the code will answer those questions and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24401 November 20, San Diego -- The IT Summit San Diego. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to San Diego for our third annual event on November 20th, 2014. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in the Southern California area. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the educational sessions and sponsor participation. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives, by facilitating face-to-face interaction and networking among information technology peers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24126 November 21, Los Angeles -- Startup Weekend @ Loyola Marymount University. Join LMU Entrepreneurship and Global Startup Battle for our first ever Startup Weekend from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. In just 54 hours you will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, form teams, build and launch businesses to compete for cash prizes. Students and professionals from across Silicon Beach and beyond are welcome to register at the link provided. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24391 November 22, Los Angeles -- Startup Weekend @ Loyola Marymount University. Join LMU Entrepreneurship and Global Startup Battle for our first ever Startup Weekend from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. In just 54 hours you will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, form teams, build and launch businesses to compete for cash prizes. Students and professionals from across Silicon Beach and beyond are welcome to register at the link provided. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24392 December 4, San Diego -- CONNECT's Most Innovative New Product Awards. The Most Innovative New Product (MIP) Awards is where CONNECT continues its annual tradition in honoring San Diego’s celebrities of innovation along with groundbreaking new products launched within the last year. The MIP Awards is to San Diego’s innovation industry what the Academy Awards™ is to the movie industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24333 December 10, Los Angeles -- socalTECH50 and the Digital Family Reunion 2014. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24237 December 14, Santa Monica -- Career Counseling for Designers. General Assembly. Feeling fuzzy on your career options? Need some guidance? Come to GA on Saturday to chat with top designers on how they got to where they are today. We'll have plenty of drinks and snacks to go around while representatives from the following companies/organizations will be in attendance to provide you with one on one advice on the various career paths available to designers in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23845 December 16, Irvine -- OC Tech Alliance Holiday Reception. 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