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Helping entrepreneurs succeed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --NantWorks' Soon-Shiong Eyes AEG --Mobile Roadie Takes On Conferences --Local Firms Makes Fortune's Fastest Growing List --DTS Launches Android Connected, Whole Home Audio System With Phorus Buy --Artkive Solves The What-Do-I-Do-With-My-Children's-Artwork Problem --Los Angeles Companies Continue To Dominate Top YouTube Channels --Divshot Sets Up Shop In Los Angeles --Fandango Connects Into Passbook --OpenX Opens New Office In Japan --Scopely Raises $8.5M --Skylight Healthcare Gets $5M For Interactive Healthcare --Zui Acquired By Saban Brands MARKETPLACE --Get the latest PwC SoCal MoneyTree Report --Binary Pulse Technology Marketing. We Create Demand. --Safire Partners Executive Search --Ventura Ventures Technology Center (V2TC) - Business Incubator RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Supplier/Product Quality Engineer, Chatsworth, DataDirect Networks --RSM, West - Digital Security, Sunnyvale, DataDirect Networks --Lead Programmer / Co-Founder , Los Angeles, Startup --Web development, paid intern , Pasadena , Minea USA --Python Developer, El Segundo, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --Marketing Production Coordinator, Chatsworth, DataDirect Networks RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** We misspelled the name of Greg Spiridellis yesterday in our interview on StoryBots/JibJab (sorry Greg!!). You can read the (fixed) interview here: http://bit.ly/OcHQIY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NantWorks' Soon-Shiong Eyes AEG ---- Patrick Soon-Shiong, the biotech billionaire behind local technology thinktank and investor NantWorks, has emerged as a potential bidder for AEG, the owner of the Staples Center, and part owner of the L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, and L.A. Galaxy, according to reports. NantWorks has been one of the more active investors and acquirer of technology and biotech companies in the area recently, although those deals are dwarfed by a potential deal for AEG, which is reportedly seeking bids of around $7 billion for the business. Mobile Roadie Takes On Conferences ---- Los Angeles-based mobile apps developer Mobile Roadie is powering a couple of apps for conferences, saying this week that its software is being used for an app for the Internet Marketing Association Conference & Awards this week, as well as an app for DLD, a conference being launched around innovation, digital media, science, and culture this weekend. The two conferences are a new angle for Mobile Roadie, whose software makes it easy for brands and others to create their own apps without requiring extensive development. Mobile Roadie says it has added features such as schedules of events, news, speaker listings, maps, live video streaming, and more which makes it easy for conferences to build content rich, interactive apps for their events. Local Firms Makes Fortune's Fastest Growing List ---- A number of local, high tech firms have made Fortune Magazine's latest list of the one hundred fastest growing companies in the nation. According to the magazine, Questcor Pharmaceuticals (Anaheim) was ranked number 28, TTM Technologies (Santa Ana) was ranked at 38, Cymer (San Diego) was ranked 68, Broadcom (Irvine) was number 78, Asiainfo-Linkage was 84th, and Semtech (Camarillo) was number 88. Interestingly enough, aside from Questcor, all of the other firms from Southern California on the list are in the semiconductor and electronics area. DTS Launches Android Connected, Whole Home Audio System With Phorus Buy ---- Calabasas-based audio processing technology firm DTS is expanding into the Internet-connected, whole home audio market today, saying that it has released an Android-based, whole home audio system. (More...) http://bit.ly/PsoYm0 Artkive Solves The What-Do-I-Do-With-My-Children's-Artwork Problem ---- Anyone who is a parent is familiar with that age old problem: what to do with that huge pile of art your kids brought home from school. A new, Los Angeles startup, The Kive Company, has recently released its first app, ARTKIVE, which does just that. Instead of stuffing a box full of pictures and art in the garage, or quietly "filing" that art in the trash, ARTKIVE allows parents to take a photo of that art with their mobile phone, and then archives that art in the cloud, letting users automatically get a hardcover book of that child's entire year of art. ARTKIVE's app--available on iTunes--is free. Jedd Gold, founder of The Kive Company, said the app is just one of the first apps it is developing to make parents' lives easier. http://www.artkiveapp.com Los Angeles Companies Continue To Dominate Top YouTube Channels ---- The latest ranking of the top, YouTube Partner Channels from internet measurement firm comScore shows that the entire segment continues to be dominated by Los Angeles companies, with the region holding six of the top slots in the list. The August 2012 ranking by comScore ranks Machinima at number three on YouTube, with 21.8M unique viewers; number four is Maker Studios, with 20.9M uniques; fifth is FullScreen, with 18.9M uniques; eight is Big Frame with 8.4M uniques, and MOVIECLIPS at number 10 with 6.8M unique viewers during August. The top Youtube channel continues to be VEVO, the music video joint venture of Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media at the top, with 47.9M total unique viewers during August--and which also has operations here. Divshot Sets Up Shop In Los Angeles ---- What would convince you to drop everything, get on a plane, and move your startup to Los Angeles? In the case of Divshot, a developer of user interface development tools for web apps, it was a chance to join Los Angeles accelerator Launchpad LA. According to Silicon Prairie News, the founders of DivShot, Michael Bligh and Jake Johnson, jumped at the chance to become part of the Los Angeles technology community after winning first place at the Crowdstart LA pitch competition in July. Divshot develops software which provides a drag-and-drop interface to create web apps, which can then export HTML and CSS code for use by software developers. In the Silicon Prairie article, Johnson cited the quantity of accelerators, startups and venture capital as reasons for making the move. http://www.siliconprairienews.com/2012/09/divshot-lands-in-los-angeles-for-launchpad-accelerator Fandango Connects Into Passbook ---- Los Angeles-based Fandango, the movie ticketing service, said that it has connected into Apple's new Passbook App, which Apple announced for iOS 6. Fandango said that its mobile tickets are available to store in Apple's Passbook for iOS 6, allowing movie users to store the mobile barcode tickets within the app. Passbook is a "digital wallet" application meant to store coupons, loyalty cards, and more. OpenX Opens New Office In Japan ---- Los Angeles-based online advertising technology firm OpenX has opened up a new office in Tokyo, as the firm continues it international expansion. The firm said that it has named Nick Kovac as General Manager, OpenX Japan, to oversee business operations in the country. OpenX has been in Japan since 2010. Kovac joins from Asia Pacific Ventures, working with such firms as SuccessFactors and Reality Mobile; he also has served at Roxio, Inc., Corel Corporation and Nick Kato & Associates. Scopely Raises $8.5M ---- It looks like all that bacon paid off. Los Angeles-based Scopely, the startup co-founded by Eytan Elbaz, Eytan Elbaz, Walter Driver and Ankur Bulsara, which is developing social and mobile games, said this morning that it has raised $8.5M in a new, seed financing round, from Anthem Venture Partners, The Chernin Group, Greycroft Venture Partners and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), as well as angels. The firm--best known until now for its effort to recruit employees with the promise of $11,000 wrapped in bacon, free beer, and more--said that the funding also included a long list of angels, including Terry Semel (Yahoo), Brian Lee (ShoeDazzle, Honest Company), Michael Lazerow (Buddy Media), Auren Hoffman (Rapleaf), Red Swan Ventures, Mark Mullen (Double M Capital), Richard Wolpert (Amplify), David Cohen (TechStars), David Tisch (TechStars NY), Evan Rifkin (Burstly), Sands Capital, Gil Elbaz, and Felicis Ventures. Scopely said it is developing mobile and social applications, including the Buddies franchise of multiplayer games. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=45406 Skylight Healthcare Gets $5M For Interactive Healthcare ---- San Diego-based Skylight Healthcare Systems, a developer of interactive patient care systems, said Wednesday that it has raised $5.0M in a funding round. The Series D round came from Duchossois Capital Partners. Skylight said the funding will go towards product development, marketing, and sales of its systems. Skylight's interactive systems are used for education and health literacy for patients, both before and after health care procedures. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=45403 Zui Acquired By Saban Brands ---- San Diego-based Zui, the kid-friendly Internet portal which runs KidZui, has been acquired by Saban Brands, Saban said Wednesday morning. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Saban Brands said the buy will strengthen its position in kids entertainment. As a part of the acquisition, Saban said it will establish a new physical presence in San Diego, and add 12 employees to its organization. Zui was venture backed by Emergence Capital, Mission Ventures, Maveron and the Scholastic Corporation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Get the latest PwC SoCal MoneyTree Report Are you interested in understanding the latest trends in venture capital investments in Southern California? PwC has just posted last quarter's Southern California, Shaking The MoneyTree Q2 2012 presentation and update from Christian Jester, Southern California Technology, Entertainment & Media Practice Leader. 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Green LAVA is the Strategic Interest Group of the Los Angeles Venture Association focused on opportunities and challenges coincident with the design, development and deployment of sustainable products, services and businesses.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22762 September 20, Santa Monica -- Co-Founders Wanted of Santa Monica - presented by CoFoundersLab. Looking for a co-founder? CoFoundersLab focuses on more effectively facilitating co-founder matchmaking and they're coming to Santa Monica! The CoFoundersLab matchmaking process works by combining two services: a free, online matching platform at CoFoundersLab.com and in-person Meetups.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22726 September 20, Santa Monica -- Co-Founders Wanted of Santa Monica. The purpose of this in-person Meetup is to help you find a co-founder for your business or help you find a business to join as a co-founder. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22741 September 20, Costa Mesa -- 12 Ideas for Stronger Website Engagement. TCOSC Marketing & Sales Executives Society. Karen Marchetti from Response FX will take you through the 12 hottest ideas to drive stronger prospect and customer engagement across your web "Content Hubs". From Offers to Content to Visuals, Gamification, Design Tools, and more, you'll come away with at least a dozen ideas for dazzling your visitors, creating a memorable brand experience - and getting a response. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22751 September 21, Los Angeles -- Lean Startup Machine. Lean Startup Machine is a three-day workshop where attendees use Customer Development and Lean Startup principles to validate an idea for a new product or service. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22679 September 22, Santa Monica -- Bootcamp for Aspiring TEDx Speakers (& others) in SoCal. The popularity and virality of TED Talks has raised the bar dramatically for any and all presentations. Whether you're preparing to speak at TED, MindShare, TEDx, or another industry event, you need to up your game. Your competition certainly has! If your goal is only to improve the way you present at group meetings or on sales calls, learning the TEDx format is going to put you in a different league. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22787 September 24, Santa Monica -- Turbo-Charging Social Media Engagement for Retail in Time for the Holidays. Social Media Club. How does social media drive engagement for retail marketers? Our panelists will explore current practices and emerging trends for delivering social media engagement that gets results. Speakers will share tools, techniques and tips for using social media to build retail brands, manage customer relations and generate sales. The audience will be invited to ask questions. Expect to leave the session with a game-plan to turbo-charge your social media engagement for this holiday season. Moderator: Serena Ehrlich, Director of Marketing, Mogreet. Confirmed Speakers: Laura Knapp, Founder, Social Spotlight Media; John Tabis, VP of Strategy, ShoeDazzle; Nicole DeRuiter, Social Media & PR Manager, Fresh & Easy; Yuna Park, Associate Director of Innovation, Attention. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22788 September 27, Newport Beach -- Mergers & Acquisitions: A CEO Perspective. OCTANe. According to the Global CEO Business Outlook Survey 2011-2012 by ICD Research executives from all industries expect to see increased levels of M&A activity citing attempts to reduce operational costs and increase organizational efficiencies as major factor examples. Please join us to hear firsthand from Mr. Goldfield as he shares his insight and personal reflection on TriNet's successful acquisitions. Speakers: Burton Goldfield - CEO, TriNet; Geoff Mordock - Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard; Eric Sikola - Co-founder, ExpenseCloud. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22778 September 27, Santa Monica -- Game Changing Entrepreneurs - A Panel Discussion. Moderated by Josh Ochs from Media Leaders with Speakers Costas Roussos of .music and Scott Ferreira of MySocialCloud. How do you differentiate yourself in a world full of great ideas and causes? How do you turn your passion and mission into a groundswell of energy that can touch millions of lives? Join us for an interactive discussion with three outstanding entrepreneurs and luminaries as they discuss their passion and how they were able to light people up with it. Whether it's Costa's campaign to bring to life the .MUSIC domain name or Scott getting Sir Richard Branson to invest in his startup MySocialCloud, what these entrepreneurs have in common is an understanding of the power of social media and an ability to charge people up with their mission.http://ccsocialmediaweek.eventbrite.c. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22789 September 27, Santa Monica -- Mobile LAVA to explore the world of mobile health. LAVA Healthcare joins forces this month with our sister interest group Mobile LAVA to explore the world of mobile health, aka mhealth. The panel will dig into how mobile technologies are expected to change fundamentally the business of healthcare. Mobile solutions ranging from simple smartphone apps to comprehensive clinical management systems are increasingly used to provide medical care in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. But perhaps the largest game-changing frontier is how mobile technologies will help consumers -- patients and their caregivers -- become intimately involved with the active management of their health and wellness. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22763 September 27, Santa Monica -- PR Strategies for Startups. Coloft Academy. Are you a startup that understands the power of PR, but isn’t sure how toharness it to work for your company? Or maybe you’re planning a launchbut aren’t sure if or when you should engage a PR firm for help? PR industry veteran, Emily Scherberth, will answer these questions and explain how startups can form meaningful connections with their target audiences that build awareness, drive revenues and ensure sustained growth. She will also cover the art of crafting compelling messages, strategic media relations campaigns and PR staffing. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/42496468. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22745 September 27, Beverly Hills -- OnHollywood 2012: Where Innovation Meets Entertainment, is a two day executive event featuring high-level debates on which forces are disrupting user behavior and creating new opportunities, content strategies and monetization schemes in the video, music, gaming, search, and mobile industries. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22593 September 27, Irvine -- National Network for Manufacturing Innovation event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22775 September 28, Los Angeles -- USC Startup Weekend. Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22796 September 28, Beverly Hills -- OnHollywood 2012: Where Innovation Meets Entertainment, is a two day executive event featuring high-level debates on which forces are disrupting user behavior and creating new opportunities, content strategies and monetization schemes in the video, music, gaming, search, and mobile industries. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22594 October 2, Santa Monica -- Insider's Guide: How to Raise Capital for Your Startup. Jon Funk – Ocean Road Partners. One of the biggest hurdles for a startup is raising capital. Learn from a veteran LA venture capitalist in this updated version of Jon's successful 3-hour intensive course where he covers how to plan for, find and raise capital for your startup. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22790 October 3, Los Angeles -- USC CTM Fall 2012 Executive Roundtable. Disruptive technologies, new consumer habits, and emerging business models have transformed the communications value chain from network service providers to content creators and beyond. The industry leaders who will shape the next wave of change must meet the challenges of increasing network demand, new modes of content distribution, and innovation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22749 October 3, Hollywood -- Digital Music Forum West. On October 3 and 4, DMW hosts the 8th Annual Digital Music Forum West, where 300+ of the most influential music and digital media leaders gather in the heart of Hollywood to socialize, share ideas, do deals and learn about new technologies and services. This year's event is packed with great content, stellar people and a lot of companies that are new on the music-tech scene so come on out and join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22664 October 4, Costa Mesa -- October Firsty Join the OCTANe community at Scott's Seafood in Costa Mesa for Firsty in October! Network with Keck Graduate Institute, the future leaders of the bioscience industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22779 October 4, Santa Monica -- Predictable Revenue: Getting To Your First Million In Sales. It's not a startup until you've built something and it's not a business until you’ve sold something. In this class, Aaron Ross the creator of Salesforce.com's $100M outbound sales team will talk about how to create predictable revenues for your company and hit your first million in sales. The class is designed for CEOs, Co-Founders and Heads of Sales working on products that are either ready to market or already being sold. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22744 October 4, Hollywood -- Digital Music Forum West. On October 3 and 4, DMW hosts the 8th Annual Digital Music Forum West, where 300+ of the most influential music and digital media leaders gather in the heart of Hollywood to socialize, share ideas, do deals and learn about new technologies and services. This year's event is packed with great content, stellar people and a lot of companies that are new on the music-tech scene so come on out and join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22665 October 7, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22690 October 7, La Jolla -- On October 7-9, 2012, The Atlantic magazine and the University of California, San Diego, will host the second edition of its joint event, The Atlantic Meets the Pacific. Building on its successful debut last fall, this year’s forum will delve deeply into the topic of disruptive technologies in media, energy, and health. Use code FRIENDEARLY for $300 discount on tickets. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22714 October 9, Los Angeles -- Launch U: Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur. Learn about the skills and processes needed to generate an innovative business idea. Dr. Larry Cox, associate professor of entrepreneurship and award-winning educator and entrepreneur, will introduce a unique approach to the creative problem-solving process to help current business owners and those interested in owning their own business succeed even in turbulent times. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22759 October 10, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. This invitation-only summit will draw more than 300 of the leading players in digital media and emerging technologies from around the world for two days of discussion, networking and celebration. Influential CEOs at tech powerhouses will engage with top level media executives, industry visionaries and private equity and venture capital investors throughout company presentations, panels, keynote speeches and breakout sessionsNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22794 October 10, Irvine -- OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum. The OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum brings together the diverse: billion-dollar corporations and companies on the cusp, with the innovators: industry titans and research pioneers - all determined to fuel industry growth. This 7th annual Forum promises to be the best yet. We're bringing together an all-star line-up of speakers, companies, and topics that will get to the heart of what's driving change - good and bad - in the global medical device industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22780 October 10, Costa Mesa -- TEDx OrangeCoast. The theme for this year’s event is “Redefining Relevance.” To help lead us through the evolving definition of relevance, we have assembled a live cast of over 20 visionaries, scientific pioneers, storytellers, and provocateurs to share their vision and experience. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22765 October 11, Santa Monica -- Siemer Silicon Beach Summit. This invitation-only summit will draw more than 300 of the leading players in digital media and emerging technologies from around the world for two days of discussion, networking and celebration. Influential CEOs at tech powerhouses will engage with top level media executives, industry visionaries and private equity and venture capital investors throughout company presentations, panels, keynote speeches and breakout sessionsNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22795 October 11, Irvine -- OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum. The OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum brings together the diverse: billion-dollar corporations and companies on the cusp, with the innovators: industry titans and research pioneers - all determined to fuel industry growth. This 7th annual Forum promises to be the best yet. We're bringing together an all-star line-up of speakers, companies, and topics that will get to the heart of what's driving change - good and bad - in the global medical device industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22781 October 17, Santa Monica -- LAVA at the Beach. Please join LAVA and its friends for the fourth annual LAVA at the Beach networking event at the Marion Davies House - Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. This networking event is for the Venture community in Southern California. In attendance will be Venture Capital Partners and Angel Investors for over 20 firms. Also mix and mingle with Entrepreneurs and Start-up company representatives from over 100 companies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22764 October 18, Los Angeles -- Access to Capital Conference for Small Businesses. D&B Credibility. This event, which will be held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, is designed to help qualify businesses for credit and match them with a variety of lenders, including alternative and non-traditional crowdfunding sources. 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