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We Create Demand. --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Contract Research Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate --VP of Sales & Alliances, Santa Monica, RampRate --Sourcing Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate --Client Project Administrator, Santa Monica, RampRate --VP or Director of Business Alliances, Santa Monica, RampRate --Inside Sales: IT Services (Colo, Telcom, CDN), Santa Monica, RampRate RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Apply For The Technology Fast 500 Deloitte 2014 Technology Fast 500 Fast growing? Apply now! Submit your application for Deloitte's 2014 Technology Fast 500, an annual ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and clean technology companies in the United States and Canada based on percentage revenue growth. Being recognized as a Technology Fast 500 winner has its benefits. It provides increased visibility to investors, customers and employees regarding your company’s fast growth and brand recognition through local, national, global and social media exposure. Fast 500 award events provide valued networking opportunities with your industry peers as well as a reason to celebrate the team who made it possible. http://www.fast500.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEAR Sports Raises $5M More ---- Irvine-based PEAR Sports, a developer of personalized coaching apps for the iPhone and Android, has raised $5M in a funding round, to go towards its mobile apps and platform. The company--led by Bob Allison--said that the funding round came from Innovate Partners, Nordic Ventures, as well as VIZIO and other private and family office investors. PEAR Sports said the funding will go towards sales and marketing of its mobile app and hardware. PEAR Sports combines both monitoring a user's activity level with personalized coaching plans, which the company say act like a personal trainer, to help users with their fitness. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57314 D-Link Launches Into The Connected Home Market ---- Fountain Valley-based D-Link, best known for its networking products for the home, small business, and enterprise markets, is expanding into the connected home market today, with the launch of a new, Wi-Fi "smart plug"--which allows users to control any home electronic device from their Wi-Fi network. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/d_link_launches_into_the_connected_home_market/s-0054889.html HashAtIt.com Takes On Hashtag Search ---- A new, Los Angeles startup, HashAtIt.com has launched this morning, offering up a search engine specifically for searching for hashtag content. According to HashAtIt.com, which calls itself "The Social Search Engine", it is offering up an online search engine which lets users search content from Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, and Pinterest all in a single search, all keyed off (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/hashatit_com_takes_on_hashtag_search/s-0054888.html VIZIO, CyberFone Settle Patent Case ---- Irvine-based flat panel HDTV and electronics provider VIZIO has settled a patent infringement suit with CyberFone Systems LLC, the two said this morning, with a charitable donation. According to the two, CyberFone has dismissed its patent infringement claims against VIZIO, and will not assert those patents against VIZIO. In exchange, VIZIO is donating $15,000 to the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. The two did not say why they decided to settle the patent case. Campaigner Takes On A/B Testing ---- Los Angeles-based Campaigner, the email marketing services brand owned by J2 Global, said today that it has launched a new, A/B split testing tools. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/campaigner_takes_on_a_b_testing/s-0054890.html Tennenbaum Capital Partners Names Exec ---- Santa Monica-based Tennenbaum Capital Partners said Monday that it has added Brad Pritchard as a new Managing Director at the company, focused on investments in the energy sector. The alternative investment management company said that Pritchard joins the company from Hercules Technology Growth Capital, and also served at Wells Fargo Securities, SG Cowen, Banc of America Securities and GE Capital. Google Expands Same Day Shopping Service To Los Angeles ---- Google said over the weekend that it has expanded its same-day, shopping delivery service--Google Shopping Express--into the Los Angeles market, along with a similar expansion into New York, which will allow for same day delivery from local retailers to consumers in West Los Angeles. Google has been operating the service in beta until now in the San Francisco area. According to the Google Shopping Express website, it is offering up same day delivery from such companies as Guitar Center, Toys 'R Us, Smart & Final, Costco, Walgreens, and Target through the program. The new program lets users order items through either an Android or iOS app. Tech Investor Pierce Makes Offer For Mt. Gox ---- Brock Pierce, the Southern California technology investor and Bitcoin mogul, is leading a group of investors looking to take over failed Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox -- in exchange for a single Bitcoin. According to a report, Brock--and his investment group, Sunlot--apparently are hoping to help stabilize the Bitcoin economy through its move. Pierce is a leading investor in Southern California companies, and is one of the many investors here who have recently honed in on the opportunities in Bitcoin. Pierce is one of the organizers of the BitAngels angel investment group focused on Bitcoin; is a backer of Santa Monica-based GoCoin; and has investments in such companies as Playsino and Xfire, in addition to being involved with the Clearstone Global Gaming Fund. http://www.socaltech.com/tech_investor_pierce_makes_offer_for_mt_gox/s-0054873.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ECJ Assists International Client with Facebook Agreement Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP (“ECJ”) acted as California counsel for Ascenta (UK) Limited in the March 2014 acquisition by Facebook’s Connectivity Lab of Ascenta's team and know-how responsible for the development of solar-powered drones. According to news reports, Facebook hopes to use high-altitude long-endurance air crafts to bring Internet service to the 5 billion people who currently lack it. ECJ's partners Randy Leff and Ken Luer worked with Ascenta's London-based counsel, the law firm of Addleshaw Goddard LLP, and Alan Rajah of Lawrence Grant Chartered Accountants, with respect to U.S. intellectual property law and California legal issues related to the transaction. http://www.ecjlaw.com ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Binary Pulse Technology Marketing. We Create Demand. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies For more than ten years, dozens of Southern California's industry-leading tech firms have turned to Binary Pulse for their demand-generating strategies and programs. 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Learn more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/uk-trade-investment-in-the-usa ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Contract Research Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5563 VP of Sales & Alliances, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5564 Sourcing Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5565 Client Project Administrator, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5566 VP or Director of Business Alliances, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5567 Inside Sales: IT Services (Colo, Telcom, CDN), Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5568 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 05/06/14 PEAR Sports $5.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57314 05/05/14 UberMedia FKA PostUp FKA TweetUp $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57216 05/02/14 FreshRealm $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57213 05/01/14 Gimbal $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57206 04/30/14 MovieLaLa $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57115 04/30/14 Otonomy, Inc. $49.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=57113 04/29/14 TeleSign $40.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56863 04/29/14 Tealium Inc. $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56862 04/29/14 Nant Health $100.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56861 04/28/14 Verdezyne $48.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56838 04/28/14 Kite Pharma $50.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56836 04/28/14 Alignment Healthcare $125.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56835 04/25/14 Stockr $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56832 04/21/14 Nervana Systems $0.6M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56724 04/21/14 Enplug, Inc. $2.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56723 04/07/14 Notevault $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=56391 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 May 6, Los Angeles -- Wearable Tech Panel. Curious about what the heck Wearable Technology is? Join Tech in Motion LA for a panel of Wearable Tech experts & company representatives who will be discussing the in’s and out’s of this latest trend in the tech community.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24081 May 6, Los Angeles -- Advance Your Career: Serve on a Non-Profit Board. The Graziadio Alumni Network Los Angeles is seeking to connect Southern California non-profit organizations in need of board members to professionals with skills in all areas of business, including finance, marketing, fund-raising, law, strategy, and entrepreneurship. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24086 May 6, Thousand Oaks -- "The Napsterization of the Music Industry" Jon Irwin, President, Rhapsody International. California Lutheran University Corporate Leader's Breakfast. CLU's Lundring Events Center. Email smnelso@calluteran.e. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24087 May 7, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Aerospace & Defense Panel. A panel of Aerospace & Defense Industry experts will discuss the paths to growth in this important sector of the California economy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24057 May 7, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Aerospace & Defense Panel. A panel of aerospace and defense industry executives discuss strategies for growth, including internal growth and M&A. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24064 May 7, San Diego -- CONNECT FrameWorks Workshop: Licensing Fundamentals. This half-day workshop will present the fundamental concepts of licensing and explain how these concepts are reflected in a contract, such as provisions regarding IP rights, royalties, exclusivity and technology transfer. To further demonstrate the points, the workshop will use example clauses specific to pharmaceuticals, biotech and software, but the concepts will be universally applicable to all industries and subject matter. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24067 May 7, Irvine -- AWT Forum on Maintaining Your Technical Skills - Staying Current in an Environment of Rapid Tech Change and Innovation. Our moderator for this exciting forum is Joel Manfredo, Managing Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Practice for Acies Consulting Corp. and former Orange County Chief Technology Officer. Panelists include Jeff Fung, Vice President Information Technology, Corinthian Colleges; Kathy Melgar, Director, ISP and Mutual Fund Services, Pacific Life; Sharon Moseley, Chief Strategy & Information Officer, Kinecta Federal Credit Union; and Trevor Schulze, Corporate Vice President of Enterprise Applications, Broadcom. 1000f the profits from this event benefit the AWT Charitable Foundation, which awards annual scholarships to women studying at Southern California colleges in pursuit of a career in technology. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24049 May 8, Riverside -- Do you have a minimum viable product that's a game changer and are now ready to meet investors? Then join us for TriTech's 5th Annual Funding Forum "Funding The BIG Idea" Getting funded is all about being able to capture the interest of potential investors. Alone, a great idea is not enough. You need to be able to clearly articulate the opportunity to a number of stakeholders, particularly potential investors and future employees. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24085 May 8, Pasadena -- SpaceFest VI. Spacefest is THE event for the space enthusiast of any stripe-Pure astronomy; manned exploration; robotic exploration; commercial space, space history. Professional or amateur. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24051 May 9, Pasadena -- SpaceFest VI. Spacefest is THE event for the space enthusiast of any stripe-Pure astronomy; manned exploration; robotic exploration; commercial space, space history. Professional or amateur. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24052 May 10, Pasadena -- SpaceFest VI. Spacefest is THE event for the space enthusiast of any stripe-Pure astronomy; manned exploration; robotic exploration; commercial space, space history. Professional or amateur. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24053 May 11, Pasadena -- SpaceFest VI. Spacefest is THE event for the space enthusiast of any stripe-Pure astronomy; manned exploration; robotic exploration; commercial space, space history. Professional or amateur. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24054 May 13, San Pedro -- Meet the Angels. An opportunity for entrepreneurs and start-up teams to interact with local Angel investors. The event starts with a discussion of what angels look for when investing and how to best present your company as an angel investment opportunity. Following this introduction, the angels will answer questions from the audience. The event concludes with a networking reception. This is your opportunity to get information from real angels who can give you insights into the Angel investment environment. Presented by Locke Lord, LLP; hosted by PortTech.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24082 May 14, Santa Monica -- The Evolution of Facebook Advertising - New Ways Marketers Are Driving Business Results. With organic reach on a steady decline (nearly 50 0rop in the past year), the question is not IF brands should advertise on Facebook but HOW they should advertise. Join MediaPost writer Erik Sass who will be moderating a panel including Rob Reed (Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of MomentFeed), Larry Weintraub (CEO of Fanscape), and more to be announced as they tackle the issues facing every brand and business using Facebook as a marketing tool. Topics will include: Setting the right campaign objectives: What business outcomes are you looking for? Reaching local audiences: Can you really see 10X results from local pages? Auto-play video ads through daily takeovers: Is it worth the $1M? The new right-rail ad unit: What will the value beNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24091 May 14, Los Angeles -- This election there is a rare open seat in California's 33rd Congressional District, which includes Santa Monica, Venice and other core Silicon Beach areas, due to Henry Waxman retiring after 40-years in Congress. As a result, Santa Monica-based Cyber Law & Business Report (CLBR) is inviting the leading contenders for the open seat to take the 10+10 Challenge which means: Stating Their Position on 10 tech-oriented issues; and Talking With Us For 10 Minutes on why they will best represent Silicon Beach in Congress.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24095 May 14, San Diego -- May Tech Fiesta. San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum will present its 3rd annual May Tech Fiesta on May 14, 2014 at the Medical Education & Telemedicine building on the UC San Diego campus. The program will feature 3-minute “elevator pitches” from selected companies to an audience of investment bankers, capital investment and planning experts, venture capitalists, angel investors, service providers, senior executives and other entrepreneurs. Presenting companies will also staff display tables during a network reception before pitching their companies and products to the audience. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24033 May 14, Santa Monica -- Fireside Chat w/ One Kings Lane Co-Founder, Susan Feldman- Startups Uncensored #42. Startups Uncensored. This month's Startups Uncensored will be a fireside chat with One Kings Lane CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER, Susan Feldman hosted by Docstoc Founder, Jason Nazar. Susan Feldman is the co-founder and chief merchandising officer of One Kings Lane. In addition to overseeing all buying and merchandising, she travels the world in search of exciting and unique products.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24074 May 14, Thousand Oaks -- Clean Technology Council Workshop. WILL YOUR NEXT CAR RUN ON ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS? Keynote Speakers are Steve Herbruck, CEO and B Scott Farrenkopf, EVP GoTek Energy Inc. Today's electric vehicles are hampered by high cost, short range, limited charging locations, weight and toxic battery material recycling. The piston-free GoTek Energy DynaKinetic(tm) engine runs efficiently on any fuel including clean natural gas to reduce mechanical complexity, mass, and energy loss. Learn how this radical engine was created and its futureNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24089 May 15, San Diego -- CONNECT’s Nearsourcing Workshop: Nearsourcing to Success – Software Engineering. Join us for a very special, one-time only Nearsourcing workshop: Nearsourcing to Success – Software Engineering on Thursday, May 15 with industry experts from Solekai Systems and Verimatrix. Learn about the issues to consider when looking to find local software engineering providers, why test or other “real world” resources lend themselves to sourcing locally and not abroad and why such resources are crucial and discover the advantages to nearsourcing close to home, including logistics, operational requirements, risks, costs and quality.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24079 May 15, San Diego -- CONNECT’s FrameWorks Workshop: Raising Early-Stage Capital and the Art of the Term Sheet. Join us for the next FrameWorks Workshop: Raising Early-Stage Capital and the Art of the Term Sheet on May 15 in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP. Learn the basics of the start-up fundraising process, receive practical, actionable lessons on deal structure and terms, and understand common financing issues and pitfalls for the unwary.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24090 May 15, Los Angeles -- International Space Development Conference. The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the annual conference of the National Space Society. The ISDC is unique in that it brings together members of the general public with space activists, scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, aerospace industry leaders, and government officials for one purpose: to explore humanity's future in space. The theme of this year’s ISDC is “A Space Renaissance.” ISDC 2014 provides an immersive look into current space development programs, cutting-edge aerospace technology, and innovative new projects to inspire the next renaissance of human culture: the colonization, development, and capitalization of space.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24096 May 16, Los Angeles -- Information Security Summit VI. The Sixth Annual Information Security Summit is the premier Information Security event in Southern California. The Summit provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading cyber security experts like Former White House cyber security czar Richard A. Clarke and Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Open to Business leaders, Technology Leaders, Information Systems Security Leaders, and anyone else tasked with protecting their organization’s sensitive information, the summit offers comprehensive, cutting-edge educational sessions presented by leading industry speakers and provides a unique opportunity for networking and mutual educationNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24093 May 16, Los Angeles -- International Space Development Conference. The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the annual conference of the National Space Society. The ISDC is unique in that it brings together members of the general public with space activists, scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, aerospace industry leaders, and government officials for one purpose: to explore humanity's future in space. The theme of this year’s ISDC is “A Space Renaissance.” ISDC 2014 provides an immersive look into current space development programs, cutting-edge aerospace technology, and innovative new projects to inspire the next renaissance of human culture: the colonization, development, and capitalization of space.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24097 May 17, Los Angeles -- International Space Development Conference. The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the annual conference of the National Space Society. The ISDC is unique in that it brings together members of the general public with space activists, scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, aerospace industry leaders, and government officials for one purpose: to explore humanity's future in space. The theme of this year’s ISDC is “A Space Renaissance.” ISDC 2014 provides an immersive look into current space development programs, cutting-edge aerospace technology, and innovative new projects to inspire the next renaissance of human culture: the colonization, development, and capitalization of space.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24098 May 17, Los Angeles -- AngelHack Los Angeles Spring 2014. Have you got the skills? Now put them to the test! AngelHack’s new hackathon competition, The Whole Developer,will take place in 30 cities around the world and focuses on soft skills for developers, designers and entrepreneurs, guiding them towards better overall business acumen and an improved lifestyle. Get ready to compete in the most recognized global hackathon and win a chance to be accepted into AngelHack’s HACKcelerator program and a trip to San Francisco. Get FREE tickets with "SoCal100Tech" to AngelHack LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24088 May 18, Los Angeles -- International Space Development Conference. The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the annual conference of the National Space Society. The ISDC is unique in that it brings together members of the general public with space activists, scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, aerospace industry leaders, and government officials for one purpose: to explore humanity's future in space. The theme of this year’s ISDC is “A Space Renaissance.” ISDC 2014 provides an immersive look into current space development programs, cutting-edge aerospace technology, and innovative new projects to inspire the next renaissance of human culture: the colonization, development, and capitalization of space.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24099 May 20, Laguna -- Future in Review (FiRe) Conference. The leading global conference on the intersection of technology and the economy. New partnerships, projects, and plans you can’t afford to miss. If your success depends on having an accurate view of the future, or you’d like to meet others who are able and motivated to forge action-based alliances, this is the most important conference you will attendNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24101 May 20, 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 startup teams. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23977 May 21, Irvine -- We've all seen buzz words come and go in the tech world.What is IoTIoE or MtoM technology? Is it life as we know it or is it just fantasy orHollywood sci-fi. How is IoT affecting business, affecting lifestyles and are we ready for it or has it already become a hidden part of everyday life and we just don't know it? What is IoT? What are the elements that use IoT or include IoT initiatives? What's the Myth? What's just in the movies vs what you can feasibly bring to market? What's the Reality? What are the real benefits we are gaining from IoT? What's the Trend? The most obvious, least obvious aspects of IoT in everyday life. What's the Challenge? People's expectations vs costsvs adaptability of markets and consumers. What's the Takeaway? What are the opportunities for startups? As consumers, what is coming and how do we deal with themNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24102 May 22, Los Angeles -- SwitchPitch UCLA. SwitchPitch is a role-reversal event where established companies pitch funded innovation projects to qualified startups looking for great partners. Our 2013 events enabled many large companies to sign deals with innovative startups, so we’re excited to roll out a 2014 calendar. Each event is focused on 3-4 topics to heighten focus and business development activities between the large companies and startups who attend. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24062 May 22, Irvine -- Back to the Future - Exploring Drones & Robotics. Join Tech in Motion: OC at Eureka Building's high tech outdoor venue to check out high flying drones and futuristic robots May 22nd! We will be showcasing exciting Southern California Robotics and Drone companies, award winning teams and awesome startups at this exciting event. From high flying cinematography drones to life changing robotics, enjoy a night exploring Orange County’s bestNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24092 May 22, Irvine -- Technology Investor Forum. As a reminder, VC in the OC has evolved into the Technology Investor Forum! In 2014, OCTANe decided to rebrand VC in the OC, one of OCTANe's most popular signature events. The new name, Technology Investor Forum, was created to better represent the expanding regional innovation economy. This year's Forum is the next big thing, and it will deliver a broader investor base and showcase even more high-tech companies! What's more, it will continue to be the largest investment, high growth, and innovation conference in Southern California. With nearly 1,000 attendees, hundreds of companies, and dozens of investors, it is the one conference that all tech, life science, and cleantech CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors must attend. Keynote: Brendan Iribe, CEO, Oculus VR Inside the $2 Billion Facebook Deal: How This Orange County Startup Made it Big. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24075 May 29, Los Angeles -- The Israel Conference. Mark your calendar to be at The Israel Conference™ for our sixth annual business and technology event. Co-chaired by Yossi Vardi, renown for Instant Messaging, this is a highly regarded tech conference with over 70 speakers and 700 attendees. The Israel Conference™ is a high-energy nexus point for great networking with the minds and money responsible for the most innovative solutions and services of tomorrow. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23863 May 30, Los Angeles -- The Israel Conference. Mark your calendar to be at The Israel Conference™ for our sixth annual business and technology event. Co-chaired by Yossi Vardi, renown for Instant Messaging, this is a highly regarded tech conference with over 70 speakers and 700 attendees. The Israel Conference™ is a high-energy nexus point for great networking with the minds and money responsible for the most innovative solutions and services of tomorrow. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23864 June 5, Santa Monica -- LA CEO presents: Peter Marx, LA's first Chief Innovation Technology Officer. Please join us for a fireside chat and informative round table, led by Mark Landay, Dynamic Synergy Executive Recruitment. This exclusive breakfast event is restricted to CEOs & CFOs only. A confirmed RSVP required. No service providersNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24100 June 5, Los Angeles -- International Trade Outlook - June 5, 2014 - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. GAIN INSIGHT INTO TRADE OUTLOOK * Trade to Accelerate Over Next Two Years * Will You Need More Logistics Capacity? PANAMA CANAL IMPLICATIONS * How Will the Canal Widening Impact L.A. Trade? CHINA REPORT * Less Scrap More Goods and Services – Capitalize on the Transformation of Exports to China. * Is Increased Chinese Tourism Creating Business and Export Opportunities? * China Rising to Top 3 for Los Angeles Tourism, Exports, and Direct Investment?NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24103 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Safire Partners (http://www.safirepartners.com). 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