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RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Front End Engineer, Santa Monica or San Francicso, BermanBraun --Front End Engineer, Santa Monica or San Francicso, BermanBraun --Senior Web Application Developer, Carlsbad, Zurple --Senior Software Developer, Carlsbad, Zurple --Lead Mobile Engineer, Pasadena, Wallaby Financial, Inc. --Lead Data Engineer, Pasadena, Wallaby Financial RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- LAVA Breakfast Panel: Beyond the "A" Round! - THIS MORNING Venture industry professionals discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and successes of post "A" round venture funded companies. The three panelists- Peter Trepp, past CFO, Service Mesh; Kim Kovacs, CEO, OptionEase and Jason Beck, VP - Vicente Capital Partners will share their experiences during the panel discussion. Moderated by Alan Spatz, Member, TroyGould. http://www.lava.org/events/event_details.asp?id=267608 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Sendgrid Makes Sure Those App Emails Go Through, With Jim Franklin ---- If you're an application developer, sending emails through your application can be a chore. It turns out it's not just a quick line of code to send an email -- it's also a hassle to make sure that those emails get delivered, that your email isn't classified as spam, and handling all sorts of delivery issues. How do you offload all those headaches? Sendgrid (www.sendgrid.com) has stepped into that void, providing application programming interfaces (APIs) and all the infrastructure required to handle that email delivery. We spoke with Jim Franklin, the firm's CEO, to hear more about how the company went from an accelerator startup at TechStars just a few years ago, to now more than 100 employees spread across offices in Boulder; Colorado, Anaheim, California; Frankfurt; London, and elsewhere, to tackle the problems of transactional email. What is Sendgrid? Jim Franklin: Sendgrid is a cloud-based email service. We move transactional mail between web applications and end users. The best way to describe this is by example. If you think of Pinterest, one of our customers (More...) http://bit.ly/Um69QU --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DogVacay Lands $6M In Series A ---- DogVacay, the online marketplace which lets pet owners connect with others to find dog boarding, has raised $6M in a Series A round, the firm announced this morning. The funding came from Benchmark Capital, and comes on top of earlier, seed funding from First Round Capital, Science Inc., and others. As part of the funding, Benchmark's Bill Gurley joins the company's board of directors, and Bob Kagle at Benchmark will become and advisor to the company. Los Angeles-based DogVacay, which is headed by Aaron Hirschorn, lets users connect with others to board their dogs, finding other owners, sitters, and others who care for those dogs in their homes. DogVacay said it will use the funding to build its team, user experience, and expand into other areas and eventually, overseas. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=46548 http://bit.ly/TGyjaH Consumer Brands Finds Funding ---- Aliso Viejo-based Consumer Brands, a company that acquires domain assets and brands and develops them as individual properties, said today that it has scored a "multi-million" dollar financing. The funding came from Black Diamond Ventures. Size of the round was not announced. Consumer Brands develops domain name-focused websites around verticals, including sites like Dementia.org, Anxiety.org, DietDiva, and more. The firm is headed by Michael Gleason. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=46549 Epic Sciences Gets $13M For Cancer Diagnostics ---- San Diego-based Epic Sciences, a firm developing cancer diagnostics technology, announced today that it has raised $13M in a Series B equity round. The round came from Domain Associates, Roche Venture Fund, and Pfizer Venture Investments, along with individuals. Kim Kamdar of Domain joins the company's board with the funding. Epic Sciences is developing diagnostic tests using molecular characterization of tumor cells in a blood stream, as a way to detect caner and monitor cancer treatments. The firm said the new funds will go towards research and development operations, as well as commercialization of its platform. Epic Sciences technology is licensed from The Scripps Research Institute. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=46547 Auryn Launches Photo Enhancement, Sharing App ---- Auryn, a developer of mobile applications for the iPhone and iPad, said today that it has launched a new photo enhancement and sharing app. The new app, which is free from the Los Angeles company, said it allows users to turn their pictures into "works of art", using dozens of different rendering, filtering, framing, and other effects. The firm said users can then share those creations with friends via Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Auryn develops a large number of mobile apps, a large number of which are aimed at children. What Does Google's New YouTube Strategy Mean For SoCal Startups? ---- t looks like Google's YouTube intends to pull at least 60 percent of its programming deals for online content providers, a move that may have a huge impact on Southern California's emerging video content startups. In a report, AllThingsD said that YouTube intends to re-invest in up to 40 percent of the original channels being funded through its program, but the rest--who haven't met its expectations on engageent and viewing time--will most likely not get new deals and will have to fend for themselves. (More...) http://dthin.gs/Sd0koD RightScale Expands In Australia ---- Santa Barbara-based cloud computing software developer RightScale has expanded into Australia, the firm said last week. RightScale said it has set up operations in Sydney, which will provide local sales, support and professional services for its platform in that country. RightScale is a provider of software used to manage the configuration, monitoring, and other aspects of both private and public cloud computing. The company said it has tapped Giri Fox, who has formerly served for companies such as Cisco, Apple and IBM, to head up its efforts in Australia. Insights and Opinions: A Primer On Anti-Dilution ---- For our Insights and Opinions section on a quiet holiday Monday, we're featuring some background on the concepts behind anti-dilution and how it's used by venture capital firms in fundings. This piece comes from Louis Wharton, Partner with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP. Prudent investors often request some protection against the risks associated with a decrease in the value of a company in which they have invested (referred to herein as the issuer). This protection is typically effected (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/articles/a-primer-on-anti-dilution/a-00214.html XIFIN Wins Life Technologies ---- San Diego-based Xifin, which develops cloud-based software for managing healthcare diagnostics and payments, said today that it has been selected by Life Technologies Corp. Size of the win was not disclosed. XIFIN said that Life Technologies is using its revenue cycle management platform for its new, CLIA-certified laboratory services business. XIFIN's software is used for managing the revenue and payment cycle for healthcare diagnostics businesses. j2 Global Buys Ziff Davis ---- In a surprise move, Los Angeles-based cloud communications provider j2 Global said MOnday morning that it has acquired technology publishing firm Ziff Davis. j2 Global said it paid $167M for j2, out of cash on hand, for Ziff Davis, which owns PCMag.com, ComputerShopper, ExtremeTech, Toolbox.com and Geek.com, among other properties. j2 Global, which is run by Hemi Zucker, said the buy is the 40th acquisition of the company, and that it plans to expand Ziff Davis through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions. j2 Global said the buy will contribute approximately $60M to its 2013 revenues. j2Global owns eFax, OneBox, Fusemail, and a number of other unified communications, online backup, email marketing, Internet fax, and other businesses. World of Warcraft Player Wins (Real) Political Office ---- It looks like being a huge, massively multiple online game player isn't such a political liability. Last week, an avid player of World of Warcraft, the MMORPG developed by Irvine's Blizzard Entertainment, won a seat as a state senator in Maine. Colleen Lachowicz, a Democrat in Maine, had been the target of a huge campaign to try to discredit her efforts to be voted into office due to her playing World of Warcraft. According to reports, Lachowicz plays a "level-85 orc" in the game. 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------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 11/13/12 Consumer Brands $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46549 11/13/12 DogVacay $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46548 11/13/12 Epic Sciences $13.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46547 11/12/12 Evature $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46543 11/09/12 The Chernin Group $100.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46542 11/08/12 Arynga, Inc. $0.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46535 11/08/12 Breadcrumbs $0.1M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46536 11/08/12 Fatskunk $0.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46534 11/08/12 Auspex Pharmaceuticals $25.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46533 11/08/12 NuORDER, Inc. $3.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46538 11/08/12 Transonic Combustion $32.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46539 11/08/12 Genoa Pharmaceuticals $1.2M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46537 11/07/12 Sole Society $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46531 11/06/12 BUMP Network FKA Bump.com $2.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46499 11/06/12 3D Robotics $5.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46498 11/06/12 Ambit Biosciences $25.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46497 11/02/12 Garden Organics Inc. $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46432 11/02/12 SignNow $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46433 11/02/12 AnyMeeting FKA Freebinar $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46434 11/02/12 Nanoogo $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46435 11/02/12 mSIGNIA $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46436 11/01/12 Invested.in $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46424 11/01/12 MindBody Software $35.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46422 11/01/12 Dollar Shave Club $9.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46421 11/01/12 TripleThread $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46420 11/01/12 Atara Biotherapeutics $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46423 11/01/12 Chewse $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46426 11/01/12 Club W $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46428 10/30/12 Rexter $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46171 10/30/12 Reflexion Health $4.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46162 10/24/12 Laffster $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46103 10/24/12 NantHealth $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46105 10/24/12 Health Essentials $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46106 10/23/12 Tradesy $1.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46102 10/22/12 Intelli-Touch $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46099 10/18/12 Adhoc Labs $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=46089 10/18/12 CEBIX INC $30.9M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=45320 10/16/12 Textplus FKA Gogii $18.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=45949 10/15/12 Metacloud $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=45943 10/15/12 Topfloor $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=45942 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 13, Los Angeles Harbor College -- PortTech Forum. The November PortTech Forum features Total Transportation Services, Inc. (TTSI) a pioneer in clean technology transportation solutions. TTSI is a leader in the development and deployment of large (Class 8) zero emission and alternative fuel vehicles. Headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA, TTSI is a progressive, mid-sized, asset-based logistics provider with distinct expertise in distributing imports within the US and Canada. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22945 November 13, Santa Monica -- All Things D Co-Executive Editor, Kara Swisher - Startups Uncensored #32. This Month's Startups Uncensored will feature a Fireside Chat with All Things Digital Co-Executive Editor, Kara Swisher and Docstoc CEO, Jason Nazar. Kara Swisher started covering digital issues for The Wall Street Journal’s San Francisco bureau in 1997. Her column BoomTown originally appeared on the front page of the Marketplace section and also online at WSJ.com. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22926 November 13, Costa Mesa -- PMI-OC November 2012 Dinner Meeting. Mike Sanders, PMP and IT Manager at Southern California Edison, will discuss multitasking in today’s fast-paced work environment at the Nov. 13, 2012, meeting of the Project Management Institute’s Orange County Chapter. Sanders will discuss how multitasking works, what it can do for you, and what it can do to you. He also will present proven methods and tools to improve task performance and measurements for advanced multitasking or “powertasking.”. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22921 November 13, Pasadena -- Co-Founders Wanted Pasadena. Looking for a co-founder? You're in luck! Co-Founders Wanted is an opportunity to find a co-founder for your business, or to help you find a business to join. Brought to you by CoFoundersLab, come meet other aspiring entrepreneurs and build the team to make your business happen. Start networking now by creating a free profile at cofounderslab.com. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22947 November 13, Los Angeles -- LAVA Breakfast Panel: Beyond the "A" Round! Venture industry professionals discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and successes of post "A" round venture funded companies. The three panelists- Peter Trepp, past CFO, Service Mesh; Kim Kovacs, CEO, OptionEase and Jason Beck, VP - Vicente Capital Partners will share their experiences during the panel discussion. Moderated by Alan Spatz, Member, TroyGould. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22942 November 13, Santa Monica -- iOS Development. Coloft. Want to learn how to make iOS apps from scratch? If so, this hands-on 4 day training course is for you. This comprehensive course is instructed by veteran iOS expert Justin Junda (more about Justin at the bottom of this page). During the 4 day course (9AM-5PM) you will learn iOS programming through step-by-step instructions and many hands-on exercises. We’ll be using XCode 4. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22866 November 14, Costa Mesa -- Private Equity Buyouts Making a Comeback! OCTANe. Who is doing deals? How are they getting done? And what are the advantages of partnering with the right firms? Please join us as we discuss current M&A activity, hot sectors, deal valuations, the availability of deal financing and the advantages of partnering with a private equity fund. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22784 November 14, Los Angeles -- Tech Talk: How to Build a Scalable Application. Nate Johnson, CEO and founder of Reliam, will share expert advice on best practices for building a scalable application. This includes why it's important to have different specialists/companies handle the respective parts and strategies for managing these relationships and your assets. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22946 November 15, Santa Monica -- Mindshare LA and UCLA Present: "From Whence We Came..." on the West Side. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22935 November 15, Orange -- TCVN Survivor 7. $25,000 Cash Investment & Prizes for Startups & Entrepreneurs. Crack open the Red Bull, charge up your laptops and get ready to geek out, because on November 15, 2012, TCVN is slapping down the Largest Investment & Prize Competition in Orange County for Entrepreneurs at Survivor 2012. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22939 November 15, Santa Monica -- Mobile LAVA: Mobile Local Media Opportunities and Challenges. Mobile LAVA welcomes BIA/Kelsey analysts Matt Booth and Michael Boland to share their insights into the trends, market events, companies and case studies that are driving current and future opportunities in interactive and mobile local media. Since 1983, BIA/Kelsey has been a resource to the media, mobile advertising, telecommunications, electronic directory markets, Yellow Pages, government agencies, law firms and investment companies looking to understand trends and revenue drivers. This event will attract investors, founders, entrepreneurs and executives who need to understand the rapidly evolving tech and trends in mobile local media and its application in targeted advertising.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22944 November 15, Irvine -- Driving Purchase Decisions in the Social Media Era. TCOSC Marketing & Sales Executives Society. Driving Purchase Decisions in the Social Media Era Social media is evolving rapidly and is dramatically altering how purchase decisions are made. As a marketer, this means that your ability to influence purchase decisions will be increasingly determined by what customers' social networks think about your product - in real-time. Bill Parkes, Chief Digital Officer of nFusion, will discuss the changes that are already underway, the changes coming soon, and how both consumer and B2B marketers need to adjust their approach now to influence the rapidly evolving purchase decision process.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22953 November 16, Santa Monica -- Next Generation Entrepreneurship & Global Crowdfunding Forum. The Forum is an unprecedented and exclusive gathering of active entrepreneurs, angel investors, VCs, accelerators, and crowdfunding experts. This dynamic and high-powered group will discuss current trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship, and brainstorm around crowdfunding and the best financing solutions for innovative startups and emerging ventures. Please note that the format of the Forum is highly interactive, so we’ve structured the program to be fast-paced, fat-free, and high impact, with no accommodation for long speeches and sleep-inducing PowerPoint presentations. In fact, most of the sessions will move quickly from brief introductions into an active and open dialogue in Q&A format to engage all participants. In short, this should be a lot of fun! Plus we all want to walk away with not only valuable insights and business contacts, but also real actionable solutions that we can use to advance new ventures immediately.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22843 November 16, Santa Monica -- Startup Weekend Los Angeles. 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 2011. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22870 November 16, Los Angeles -- CleanWeb Hackathon Los Angeles. The CleanWeb Hackathon will be coming to Los Angeles for the first time starting Friday Nov. 16th! CleanWeb Hackathons are weekend programming competitions taking place in major cities around the globe. Entire communities of developers: students, professionals, and hobbyists, come together over a weekend to make web, mobile, and social apps that improve the sustainability of energy, air, and water systems in their community and in the world. LA's 2012 CleanWeb Hackathon will be hosted at the USC Campus Center Forum Nov. 16-18. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22948 November 16, Irvine -- STARTUP SHOWCASE: Venture Spark Network.Are you an investor or executive and looking for talented startups that already have early traction and poised for growth? In June of 2012 over 10 internet startup ideas went through a filtering process and feasabiity analysis. This filtering process lead to 4 startup teams developing a plan and business model over the summer. Under the guidance of the Venture Spark system and mentorship of coaches these startups who have since gone live will be making their debut. The Venture Spark Network is proud to unveil 3 startups teams that have taken anidea from a napkin and brought into fruition over the last 4 months! See http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4786218709/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22956 November 17, Pasadena -- TEDxPasadena. Experience an inspirational TED Event focused on creating an invigorating, purposeful life at TEDxPasadena Salon. Following up on our successful inaugural event last Fall, TEDxPasadena presents its first Salon focusing on “Living a Life of Purpose” where we’ll explore the power of possibility for individuals, groups, and communities. TEDxPasadena Salon will address three critical aspects of purpose: INTENT, CHOICE, and FOCUS. This engaging and interactive event will include Live Speakers, TED Talks, and Experiential Events; all addressing the connection between who we are and who we can become. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22918 November 17, Santa Monica -- Startup Weekend Los Angeles. 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 2011. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22871 November 17, Los Angeles -- CleanWeb Hackathon Los Angeles. The CleanWeb Hackathon will be coming to Los Angeles for the first time starting Friday Nov. 16th! CleanWeb Hackathons are weekend programming competitions taking place in major cities around the globe. Entire communities of developers: students, professionals, and hobbyists, come together over a weekend to make web, mobile, and social apps that improve the sustainability of energy, air, and water systems in their community and in the world. LA's 2012 CleanWeb Hackathon will be hosted at the USC Campus Center Forum Nov. 16-18. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22949 November 17, Pasadena -- Big Data, Big Opportunities: Predicting the Future One Byte at a Time. Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum. It’s raining data. Actually, it’s more like a hurricane. Every website, email, SMS text, mouse click, download and online purchase generates data, a lot of data. This data is being assembled into massive data sets and used by scientists, researchers, companies and the government to develop new products, predict epidemics, understand consumer behavior and formulate public policies. Entrepreneurs are pursuing these “Big Data” opportunities in what is becoming the 21st century equivalent of the gold rush. Our speakers will share their views on the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face in building a Big Data venture. Speakers: Gil Elbaz - CEO, Factual, Inc., Co-Founder, Applied Semantics; Michael J. Carey - Professor, Information and Computer Sciences, UC Irvine; Bruce Hallett - Managing Director, Miramar Venture Partners ; Eric Haller - Global SVP, Strategic Development and Applied Research, Experian ; Patrick Lilley - CEO, Emerald Logic. Moderators: Kevin DeBré- Partner, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP; Tom Deutsch- Program Director, IBM Software Group. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22955 November 17, Los Angeles -- Petcentric Hackathon. Petcentric Hackathon is the first ever pet-focused hackathon aimed at bringing the Los Angeles tech community together to generate ideas and products that help people engage with their pets. Please join us for this exciting event located on the Amplify campus in Venice. Food will be provided and pets are welcome! First prize is $3,000. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22941 November 17, Los Angeles -- Petcentric Hackathon. Petcentric Hackathon is the first ever pet-focused hackathon aimed at bringing the Los Angeles tech community together to generate ideas and products that help people engage with their pets. Please join us for this exciting event located on the Amplify campus in Venice. Food will be provided and pets are welcome! First prize is $3,000. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22940 November 18, Santa Monica -- Startup Weekend Los Angeles. 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 2011. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22872 November 18, Los Angeles -- CleanWeb Hackathon Los Angeles. The CleanWeb Hackathon will be coming to Los Angeles for the first time starting Friday Nov. 16th! CleanWeb Hackathons are weekend programming competitions taking place in major cities around the globe. Entire communities of developers: students, professionals, and hobbyists, come together over a weekend to make web, mobile, and social apps that improve the sustainability of energy, air, and water systems in their community and in the world. LA's 2012 CleanWeb Hackathon will be hosted at the USC Campus Center Forum Nov. 16-18. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22950 November 27, Irvine -- Venture Science, UCI Calit2. Moving fundamental research from the lab to the commercial marketplace requires a major team effort that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Nowhere is "venture science" more beneficial than at the intersection of science, medicine and technology. Learn how these bold collaborations are producing innovative solutions to society's challenges. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22912 November 28, Santa Monica -- Maverick Angels November 2012 Open Evening for Entrepreneurs. The Maverick Angels Open Evening for Entrepreneurs is an event geared towards familiarizing entrepreneurs with the Maverick Angels process, our members, and our sponsors. At this event you will learn the advantages of becoming involved with our next-generation angel network and what it takes to navigate your company through the investment landscape. You will hear from a few of our sponsors regarding key issues currently facing start-ups. We will also have an "Ask the Angels" panel composed of several of our investor members. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22933 November 28, Los Angeles -- Startup Venture Summit. For High Growth Startups Seeking Funding or Partners. All Stages Welcome: PreLaunch, Early and Mid Stage. Pitch to serious multi million dollar investors and angels. Hear from successful entrepreneurs who share their lessons learned. Network with prospective corporate customers and clients in your market niche. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22898 November 29, Culver City -- Technology Outlook: A Panel of CIOs Discussing Major Trends, How They're Leveraging New Technologies, & How They're Making their Firms More Competitive Today's IT organizations are experiencing major paradigm shifts. Social and mobile technologies are unleashing unprecedented amounts of opportunity for companies willing to embrace this new era of customer personalization and employee empowerment. For this annual event we’re assembling a distinguished panel of CIOs who will share their visions of the future -- trends they envision in IT, near-term and longer-term, including strategies to reduce costs and increase competitiveness. Cindy McKenzie – Sr VP Technology - Fox Entertainment Group, 20th Century Fox Colin Schiller – VP of IT Strategy and IT Program Mgmt - Activision-Blizzard Tom Schwaninger – Managing Partner – Cornerstone Data Strategies Norbert Kubilus – Moderator and 2012 Association President AITP. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22952 December 1, Santa Monica -- AngelHack Fall 2012 LA. Ready to take your big idea to the next level? Then join us for LA's next AngelHack, where winning teams will receive 6-8 weeks of mentorship and be flown into Silicon Valley for a weekend of events including a Global Demo Day to A-list investors and media, Site visits to, Google, Facebook, Google Ventures, VIP dinners, and ragging parties with the Valley startup community. This is not your typical weekend hackathon! This is the big leagues! This is AngelHack and you can't afford to miss it. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22925 December 5, Los Angeles -- Future of Film Summit. Produced by Digital Media Wire and Variety, this event brings together industry leaders to discuss the current state of the industry, and how film and transmedia deals will be struck in the coming years. This is a unique opportunity for creatives, producers, buyers and film financiers to hear about and discuss current issues relevant to the film industry from top studio executives as well as independents. From changes in production financing to new opportunities offered by digital distribution, this event bring experts from all areas of the entertainment industry together to provide insight in a relaxed, yet exclusive atmosphere. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22943 December 5, San Diego -- Global CONNECT Summit. Struggling with access to capital? Looking for proven tactics to accelerate commercialization of innovation? Working on local strategies to grow globally and compete locally? Join the architects of some of the world's leading innovation ecosystems along with visionaries who are growing clusters in emerging markets for this annual two day international meeting in San Diego, California. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22914 December 6, San Diego -- Global CONNECT Summit. Struggling with access to capital? Looking for proven tactics to accelerate commercialization of innovation? Working on local strategies to grow globally and compete locally? Join the architects of some of the world's leading innovation ecosystems along with visionaries who are growing clusters in emerging markets for this annual two day international meeting in San Diego, California. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22915 December 12, Santa Monica -- Digital Family Reunion. For the fifth year running, we'll celebrate the connectedness of our vibrant digital media industry in Southern California at the Digital Family Reunion. Whether you were there at the beginning, lived through the dot-com era, emerged after the crash or started your career in digital yesterday, you are a part of the Digital Family. And you are invited to participate in the industry's holiday event of the season, where the most dynamic and well-connected media, entertainment, technology and finance professionals in Southern California gather each year in celebration of our industry and each other. 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