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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --textPlus Unveils New App, Nextplus --Aggregage Gets $1M --Viddy To Shut Down On December 15th --Activision Blizzard Results Better Than Expected Due To Destiny --MaxLinear Completes Physpeed Buy --Arecont Vision Deploys In SpaceX Dragon --Biolase Gets $35M In Private Placement --iSideWith: 13 Million Voters Using Voter Guide --Audyssey Gets Funding From Intel Capital --StyleHaul Acquired By RTL Group For Up To $205M MARKETPLACE --NewCo Festivals - Launches November 19th! --Apply for the Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Precellerator! --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Business --UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Scrum Master - Mobile, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --VP, Technology, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --2D Game Artist, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Game / Interaction Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Database / Game System Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Solutions Architect, Santa Monica, RampRate RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Ecommerce: Latest Trends and Dynamics, November 19th, 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. Register today! http://www.acgla.org/events/event.aspx?F_d=11%2f19%2f2014&F_y=2014&F_m=11&EventId=8634&; ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- textPlus Unveils New App, Nextplus ---- Marina Del Rey-based textPlus, the message app developer led by Scott Lahman, has unveiled a new app called Nextplus, aimed at ramping up adoption of the company's messaging tools. textPlus disclosed that the new app will offer up cloud phone features, a virtual phone number, text messaging features, GIF sharing, stickers, and more, as well as voice service, and better scalability than the existing textPlus application. The new app runs on iPhone and Android. The company's iOS app emphasizes the free, unlimited texting as well as animated text and GIF stickers that users can send to friends. http://www.socaltech.com/textplus_unveils_new_app_nextplus/s-0057710.html Aggregage Gets $1M ---- El Segundo-based Aggregage, which develops software driven B2B websites and newsletters which aggregate blog and news postings for specific industries, has raised $1M in a convertible note, the company said today. Aggregage said the funding came from Andrew Goodenough, Accordance Ventures LP, AWV Partners LLC (Chris and Ted Ackerley), the Tech Coast Angels, John Suhler and other investors. The startup, which is led by Robert Flynn, said it will use the funding to launch new sites and grow its advertising sales. As part of the funding, Andrew Goodenough--formerly of Summit Business Media and Thomson Media's Banking Publishing/Conferences Group--will join the company's board of directors. Aggregage's B2B websites are published in conjunction with trade and professional associations. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=61011 Viddy To Shut Down On December 15th ---- Viddy, once the hottest company in Los Angeles, and which had been for awhile calling itself the "next Instagram"--is shutting down its namesake app, as of December 15th. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/viddy_to_shut_down/s-0057709.html Activision Blizzard Results Better Than Expected Due To Destiny ---- The launch of its latest videogame franchise, Destiny, drove better than expected quarterly results over at Activision, pushing the company's GAAP revenues to $753M in its third quarter, the company announced late Tuesday. Those revenues were well above its prior estimates of $650M for the quarter. In a statement, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said those better-than-expected results came from its launch of Destiny, plus strong sales of its existing titles, including Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition; Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft; and continued strength in World of Warcraft. Activision raised its full year outlook on the news. MaxLinear Completes Physpeed Buy ---- Carslbad-based a href="http://www.maxlinear.com";>MaxLinear, the developer of radio frequency and mixed signal integrated ircuits, reported late Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of Physpeed Co., Ltd., which develops high speed physical layer interconnects. MaxLinear said it will pay approximately $11.0M in cash for Physpeed, plus up to $750,000 in earnout. MaxLinear also said it will offer up to $3.25M in cash or shares in retention and performance-based agreements with Physpeed's employees, based on 2015 and 2016 revenue milestones. Physpeed was based in Camarillo. Arecont Vision Deploys In SpaceX Dragon ---- Los Angeles-based megapixel camera developer Arecont Vision reported that its cameras are being used on the SpaceX Dragon. The company said its high performance, megapixel cameras are being used to provide high quality images of the cargo for the International Space Station, as part of the deliveries of those items to the ISS. Arecont Vision said its cameras are being used in the non-pressurized cargo area of the SpaceX Dragon. Financial impact of the win was not announced. Arecont Vision said the win came as a result of the need for a better view of the interior of the Dragon's cargo area by NASA. Biolase Gets $35M In Private Placement ---- Irvine-based dental laser manufacturer Biolase reported Tuesday that it has raised $35M in a private placement. The publicly held company said the investment came from Jack W. Schuler, Oracle Partners, L.P. and other Oracle funds, three funds managed by Camber Capital Management, LLC, Eagle Growth Partners I and II, Birchview Capital L.P., Trellus Partners, as well as its directors, officers, and employees. The company said it would use the funds to fuel its growth and innovation efforts. Biolase trades on the NASDAQ as BIOL. iSideWith: 13 Million Voters Using Voter Guide ---- Still undecided on who you are going to vote for in today's elections? Los Angeles-based iSideWith -- founded by Taylor Peck and Nick Boutelier--said today that so far 13 millino voters have used the site to try to narrow down the list of mid term candidates they might vote for in the election. The company--which offers up an interactive election tool to help voters figure out which candidates agree with their personal positions on key issues--is looking to help educate voters based on positions cited by political parties, candidates, and supporters of state ballot measures. The service also includes a specific page for California voters to help them decide on today's election. Audyssey Gets Funding From Intel Capital ---- Los Angeles-based audio processing technology developer Audyssey and Intel Capital said Tuesday morning that Intel Capital has made an investment in Audyssey. Financial details of the funding were not disclosed. The announcement came in conjunction with the announcement of investments in sixteen companies by Intel Capital, the venture arm of Intel. Audyssey develops audio processing technology used in mobile devices, headphones, home theater, television, theaters, and automotive audio systems. Audyssey said the investment was led by Intel's Ranjeet Alexis. Audyssey's technology is based out of research spun out of USC's Immersive Audio Lab, called MultEQ. Audyssey was founded by Chris Kyriakakis. StyleHaul Acquired By RTL Group For Up To $205M ---- Los Angeles-based Youtube network StyleHaul has been acuqired by European entertainment network RTL Group, in a deal that values the company at over $205M if earn out goals are met. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/stylehaul_acquired_by_rtl_group/s-0057697.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- NewCo Festivals - Launches November 19th! Join me in welcoming NewCo Festivals to the neighborhood! On November 19th NewCo, the FREE “unconference” comes to Los Angeles after a successful run in eight other cities across the globe. NewCo is part studio-tour, part conference and turns the standard business conference format on its head by taking it out of the hotel ballroom and INSIDE the headquarters of LA’s most innovative companies. NewCo Los Angeles is an opportunity to get in the doors of companies such as EpoxyTV, ZEFR, Participant Media, Steelhouse, Science Inc, NOVICA, GumGum and others. This free business festival provides a unique experience and an intimate look at what these companies are up to, a peek at their innovative creations and insight into how they are positioned for success. If you participate, you'll meet and network with other like-minded individuals and be exposed to the new and different ways of thinking. Registration is free. Check out the full list of participating companies and register to attend here: http://la.newco.co/schedule-2014/ ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Apply for the Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Precellerator! Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is one of the leading start-up law firms in Southern California. We pioneered a fixed fee start-up package making the formation and organization of your start-up as seamless as possible. Our Preccelerator Program is a new platform offered to select start-up companies out of our Santa Monica office that provides interim office space and sophisticated legal services, with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator Program provides free co-working space and other perks for 5-6 promising young startups. We are now opening up applications for five new startups to join the program. Apply now! http://www.stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Business IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . 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(http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Scrum Master - Mobile, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5599 VP, Technology, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5598 2D Game Artist, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5597 Game / Interaction Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5596 Database / Game System Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5595 Solutions Architect, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5594 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 11/05/14 Aggregage $1.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61011 10/30/14 UBEAM INC. $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60959 10/29/14 Seedling $7.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60915 10/28/14 Tinder $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60906 10/28/14 Scorebig, Inc. $18.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60850 10/23/14 Tipalti $13.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60823 10/16/14 Wilshire Axon Sports $2.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60686 10/15/14 H3 Financial Services $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60681 10/14/14 Speakr $2.9M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60618 10/13/14 Cosmederm Bioscience $50.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60590 10/13/14 Vyu $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60589 10/08/14 Avidity NanoMedicines LLC $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60579 10/08/14 Crowdfunder $3.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60580 10/07/14 BloomNation $5.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60518 10/06/14 ShipHawk $5.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60356 10/06/14 Alteryx $60.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60352 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 November 5, San Diego -- CONNECT’s FrameWork’s Workshop: Mergers & Acquisitions. Despite continuing high unemployment, debt overhang and seemingly endless regulatory and fiscal changes, opportunities for acquiring or selling a company still exist. In order to successfully navigate an M&A transaction in this challenging economic environment, it is critical that buyers and sellers understand what will be required to be successful in their strategic transaction efforts, particularly in today’s challenging environment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24335 November 6, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs presents Mike Jones, CEO Science. Please join Mark Landay, Dynamic Synergy Executive Recruitment for a fireside chat with Mike. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only. A confirmed RSVP required, no service providers admitted. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24342 November 6, Santa Monica -- Women 2.0 City Meetup. City Meetup is a Women 2.0 networking event to promote new networks amongst the entire technology ecosystem in innovative cities around the world. This event is open to those who work, start, and fund tech companies. Both women and men are invited to attend.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24322 November 6, Santa Monica -- LAVA Workshop: A foolproof way to setting your prices. Per Sjofors, CEO of Atenga, will conduct a thorough, interactive and lively workshop to teach the importance of pricing, why it is difficult to get "right", the methods needed to set the "right" price, and what results to expectNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24385 November 7, Los Angeles -- Metro and the Digital Future. Metro is hosting a unique pitch-style event exploring technology in public transportation. Join industry experts as they discuss how creative technology could help improve the Metro customer experience. The event is free and open to the public. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24375 November 7, Los Angeles -- USC Electrical Engineering Research Festival. The Ming Hsieh Institute annually hosts the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering Research Festival. Over 100 undergraduate and graduate students present their research through poster sessions, demonstrations and oral presentations at the event. The Research Festival is a day-long festival that welcomes the entire USC Viterbi community, alumni and engineering industry representatives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24293 November 8, Santa Monica -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providersNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24386 November 9, Glendale -- Martin Short in conversation with Steve Martin. Live Talks LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24236 November 12, Thousand Oaks -- Tech Business Mixer. • Meet CTC and 101 Incubator Founders, CEO’s and Joint Venture Partners • Fast pitch introductions • Request for team collaborators • What’s new in Sustainable Business Bring your friends and join CTC for loads of fun, games, great food and drinks (5-6pm early bird specials!) Meet Tech Executives, Entrepreneurs, Inventors, Angel/VC Investors, Joint Venture Partners, Deal Makers and Start Up Mentors. Clean Technology Council has sponsored monthly entrepreneur roundtables since 2010. CTC members and friends see amazing opportunities driven by the convergence of technology, globalization and resources. Our mission is to bring together outstanding business leaders and creative individuals that want to learn, build relationships and operate sustainable businesses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24350 November 12, San Diego -- MITEF: Boldly Explore Where No Enterprise Has Gone Before: How Today's Science Fiction Inspires Tomorrow's Innovation. You are an innovator looking for inspiration. The creative, imaginative, and unexpected intrigue you. You are curious to be in the know about the companies in our region that are spearheading commercial developments that were born from the Sci-Fi world, NASA research, and neuroscience exploration. The ability to identify the dots that will be connected 20 years from now is at the top of your list. You want to make a black swan moment happen. THIS is the time and the place. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24376 November 12, Santa Monica -- Security Panel. Tech in Motion LA's Security Panel will be assessing and addressing security, privacy threats and risks that are now prevalent due to the overwhelming use and reliance on technology devices.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24340 November 13, Irvine -- Startups to Success Demos & Drinks Mixer. Tech In Motion. Come see demos from the hottest startups to companies that have experienced success with innovative products and applications! This is a FREE event hosted by Tech in Motion OC - the largest tech meetup in Orange County! This is a great opportunity to not only check out the latest tech but network with the local tech community. RSVP today and join us at the Eureka Building's high-tech outdoor pavilion. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24352 November 13, Santa Monica -- Mobile LAVA: Finding Talent and Building Teams. What mobile and digital start-ups need to know about talent acquisition, retention, team management, and employee experience There are a plethora of technology and digital companies forming in Los Angeles supported by more seed and angel investors, incubators, and accelerators than there are Starbucks stores. However, there is a downside to this flourishing start-up ecosystem: A WAR FOR TALENTNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24387 November 14, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24368 November 15, Los Angeles -- So Cal Code Camp LA. Community run developer event. FREE for attendees, presenters. Sat-Sun Nov 15-16 2014 at USCNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24382 November 15, Santa Monica -- Women in LAVA Present: Building Your Financial Infrastructure. Attend this unique workshop and vendor fair and learn how to build the ideal financial infrastructure for your business at each development stage from startup to funding. Topics include: accounting, financial planning, fundraising, valuation, payroll, merchant processing, banking, taxes and insuranceNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24388 November 15, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24369 November 16, Los Angeles -- So Cal Code Camp LA. Community run developer event. FREE for attendees, presenters. Sat-Sun Nov 15-16 2014 at USCNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24383 November 16, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24370 November 16, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24371 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 eveningNEW . 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 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 CenterNEW . 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. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24393 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 MediaNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24381 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 providedNEW . 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 providedNEW . 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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