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We Create Demand. --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Director of Security, Los Angeles, Brea or San Francisco, DreamHost --Junior Security Engineer, Los Angeles or San Francisco, DreamHost --Data Center Operations Administrator, Los Angeles , DreamHost --Director, Web Development, Burbank, M-GO --Lead / Sr. Interaction Designer, Burbank, M-GO --Head of Live Operations, Burbank, M-GO RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- PwC Emerging Company Zone Visit the Emerging Company Zone, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, for access to the latest MoneyTree venture capital report; thought leadership articles, information on IPOs and more. http://www.socaltech.com/pwc --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ThisNext's Glossi Launches Public Beta ---- Glossi, an online magazine publishing tool being developed by Santa Monica-based ThisNext, has its debut today, aimed at letting users built and publish their own visual magazines. The new service lets users organize and lay out heavily visual, online magazines. The new magazines includes content from Lucky Magazine, Liv Magazine, BeachMint, as well as individuals. http://www.glossi.com Younity Launches Mobile Storage Service Into Beta ---- Do you wish you could share all of your music, videos, photos, and other files across your iPad, iPhone, laptop, and desktop? A new service, Younity, launched this morning to do just that. The startup, which is launching out of the MuckerLab accelerator, said its service lets users have a single file system across all of their devices, providing free access across iOS devices, Mac OS X, and Windows, with Linux and Android support coming soon. The service comes out of Entangled Media, which is headed by Erik Caso. The startup said the service will be available without costly storage fees and storage limitations, but did not release any details on what the cost of storage ultimately will be. http://www.getyounity.com Websense Debuts New Cloud-based Security Tool ---- San Diego-based Websense, the developer of cyber security tools, said today that it has debuted a new, cloud-based cybersecurity product called ACE in the Cloud. The firm said the new tool provides cloud-based security, providing real-time threat analysis and security, and integrates with traditional proxy gateways and firewalls. Websense said the cloud-based tool checks for web page content, active scripts, exploit code, obfuscated commands, web redirects, files, PDFs and executables. Pricing on the new product was not announced. Warner Launches Multiplayer Game ---- Burbank-based Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that it has launched a new multiplayer online battle game, Guardians of Middle-earth, in conjunction with film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The firm said the game runs on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, and lets user pit teams of characters from The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings films against each other in multiplayer battle. Warner said it developed the title at Monolith Products, a game studio it runs in Kirkland, Washington. Broadcom Aims Designs At 3G Smartphones ---- Irvine-based Broadcom said this morning that it has released a portfolio of turnkey designs, aimed at developing 3G smartphones. The new designs include single-, dual-, and new quad-core platforms tied to cellular baseband, RFIC, and PMUs. The new designs are designed to allow OEMs to create new entry level smartphones, and include designs specifically aimed at creating Android phones, and optimized for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Broadcom said the platforms are sampling to its early access partners, and that it should be in volume production in December. PeriOptix Acquired By DenMat ---- Escondido-based PeriOptix, a provider of magnification and illumination devices for the dental and medical industry, has been acquired by Santa Maria-based DenMat, the firms said today. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. PeriOptix develops illuminated loups, headlights, and other products used in the medical industry. Qualcomm, Sharp In Joint Development Deal ---- San Diego-based Qualcomm has inked a deal with Japanese display maker Sharp, to invest approximately $61M (5 billion yen) in Sharp, as part of a joint development deal. The deal, first reported by Japanese newspaper Nikkei, said that the two will work together to develop an energy-efficient, LCD panel for smartphones. Sharp has been looking around for strategic partners in the last month, as it has run into series business troubles. Reports says the move gives Qualcomm 5 percent of Sharp. LA Makerspace Targets Tinkerers, Creators ---- How do you spur more people creating software, hardware, devices, and more in Los Angeles? A new group, LA Makerspace, headed by Tara Tiger Brown, is hoping to create a new, non-profit community space all around creating new things. The group recently kicked off a Kickstarter effort to raise money to buy 3D printers, a laser cutter, and more for use at a space in the LA Mart, which it says will be used to teach classes and support projects in software, hardware, electronics, robotics, art, filmmaking, citizen science, bio-tech, eco-tech, wearable-tech, and more. The group says it has already hosted "hackathons" for kids learning to program, and is also seeking entrepreneurs, software engineers, hardware engineers, scientists, artists, filmmakers, and others to help it in its effort. Qualcomm Backs Telephony API Provider ---- San Diego-based Qualcomm has backed San Francisco-based Plivo, a provider of voice and messaging applications APIs. Plivo said Monday morning that it has raised $1.75M in a seed funding round, which came from Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Qualcomm Incorporated and SV Angel. Plivo provides voice and messaging APIs, used by developers to develop telephony, SMS, and other applications. The firm competes with such companies as Twilio, CallFire, Tropo, and others. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=47011 AeroVironment Invests In Swedish Firm ---- Monrovia, California-based Aerovironment, the developer of unmanned aircraft systems, said Monday that it is making an investment in a Swedish developer of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems. Aerovironment said it will invest up to $3M in CybAero AB, which develops unmanned aircraft systems with vertical takeoff and landing capability. The move comes as part of an effort to provide VTOL unmanned aircraft systems to Aerovironment's customers. Aerovironment said it gained the right to develop and distribute VTOL aircraft based on CybAero's technology, to customers in the United States and to government customers in NATO and other countries. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=47010 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Safire Partners Executive Search Safire Partners has completed 150+ retained executive searches since 2006 working with emerging businesses in digital media, Internet, eCommerce, software and clean technology across Southern California. 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With the global internet population exceeding 2 billion people and the “New Media” accounting for 3 times the market value of the traditional “Old Media”, it is critical to evaluate new trends in online marketing and the “New Media”. In this interactive and collaborative session, we will discuss: mCommerce vs eCommerce and the impact of SmartPhone sales overtaking PC sales. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) vs personal lead generation. FEATURED SPEAKERS Bardia Dejban, Founder at Lolay, Inc. . Tyler Jorgenson, President at Four Sail, Inc. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23016 December 4, Los Angeles -- Content Marketing/PR for Start-Ups. Business Wire Los Angeles invites you to join us for a panel discussion on Content Marketing/PR for Start-Ups. Communicators from Allison+Partners, Digital LA, Brew Media Relations, and TechZulu will discuss how traditional PR is evolving. Email mailto: [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23018 December 4, Newport Beach -- TCVN’s Holiday Event Extravaganza! he TCVN holiday event will host 200+ industry leaders from across Southern California at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach. We will also be honoring charitable partners from our friends at Access EN. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22984 December 4, Los Angeles -- Pay to Play: Will Viewers Pay to Watch Online Video? Tubefilter. The traditional ad-supported revenue model has dominated online video, but new models are emerging—the most promising being the new paid direct-to-consumer model.Comedians such as Louis CK, filmmakers, musicians and creators of all kinds are embracing "pay to play" to make real revenue from their premium programs. We're teaming up with the folks at Chill—who in November 2012 launched Chill Direct, a way for creators to sell premium content directly to their audience—to dig into the details of direct-to-consumer model, how it works, and its potential to create windfalls for online video creators. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22999 December 4, Westlake Village -- Are we Green Yet? Sustainability & Clean Tech Opportunities. Clean Technology Council. Keynote Speaker: Bill Burrato, President/CEO - Ventura County Economic Development Association. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23010 December 4, Santa Monica -- Health 2.0 LA Happy Hour. Come socialize, network, and connect with other individuals who are interested in health 2.0. The event is open to health care providers, investors, techies, and leaders who want to be part of and participate in the Los Angeles health 2.0 community. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23017 December 4, Santa Barbara -- WITI Santa Barbara Presents: Women, Power and Money. Join WITI Santa Barbara members and guests for a holiday event and a fun, interactive discussion about Women, Power, and Money. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22968 December 4, Santa Monica -- 10 Critical Financial Issues Every Startup Should Know. Coloft. Keeping careful track of financials can be difficult for any startup, though a misstep can cause major damage in the long run. This Coloft Academy class, "10 Financial Issues Every Startup Should Know" is an overview of various financial and accounting problems/solutions a startup should keep in mind. This is an introductory class for new entrepreneurs and a good refresher for existing entrepreneurs needing a little inspiration to get their finances back on track. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22988 December 4, Dana Point -- Clean and Green Energy Forum. With rising costs of oil and natural gas, we find ourselves in a global movement focusing on a need for cleaner and more efficient energy options. Opal Event's Clean and Green Energy Forum: Investing for a Renewable Future will bring together experts from throughout the country to discuss the most important topics in cleantech and greentech. Keynote: T. Boone Pickens, Founder & CEO, BP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23009 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, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs in coordination with the LA CTO Forum presents: CEO Pain Points; Working with the CTO. Please join us in a frank, open, and honest discussion with our panel of some of LA’s top CEOs & CTOs. Discover what keeps each other up at night with worry about their key partner in their technology business. How they address these issues and more, resulting in maximum productivity. Be our guest for this roundtable salon with some of the top players in the industry. This free event is restricted to CEOs only of funded companies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22957 December 6, Newport Beach -- GCs in OC: Maximizing Profits within Legal Limits. Broads Circle. Panelists: RACHEL SAGAN; LILY YAN HUGHES, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Ingram Micro Inc.; KATE DUCHENE, Chief Legal Officer/Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Resources Global Professionals; MELODY WILLIAMS DAPP, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Sage Software. Moderator: PAMELA PALMER, Partner, Securities Litigation and Corporate Governance Latham & Watkins, LLP. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22958 December 6, Los Angeles -- Tech Cocktail's Los Angeles Startup Showcase + Sessions. Hey Los Angeles, the Mixer parade is coming your way! We'll be kicking off the event with inspiring Sessions talks followed by the traditional demo style Startup Showcase; served over cocktails, of course. Sessions, Tech Cocktail's new speaker series, brings the experiences of successful entrepreneurs to you so you can learn valuable lessons for your startup. Hear their stories in their own words and ask them your questions in an intimate setting. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23019 December 6, Santa Monica -- Startup Fundraising with Dan Gould. Coloft. One of the most important roles of a startup founder is fundraising. In this 1.5 hour Coloft Academy class, LA’s very own Dan Gould will share his experience with Startup Fundraising. Should you raise financing? Who should you approach and how should you do it? What are common mistakes and how can you avoid them. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22989 December 6, Irvine -- MongoDB aggregation like a champ!! One of the most popular NoSql implementations just got much better! In the past, performing aggregations was a pain. Now with the 2.2 release, much of the map/reduce necessities have been eliminated. We’ll explore and explain the new reporting and transformation capabilities available in the aggregation framework. You will learn how to choose and apply aggregation and transformation pipelines to common data needs. Speaker: Nuri Halperin. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22973 December 6, Santa Monica -- Startup PR Uncovered. General Assembly. Kristen Tischhauser, Co-Founder + Managing Partner, talkTECH Communications; Chathri Ali, Managing Partner, talkTECH Communications; Learn the basics concepts of PR from the managing partners of one of LA's fastest growing launch-only PR firms. This 90 minute class will cover the do's and don't's of startup PR, what to look for when hiring a PR firm, a PR pitch gone wrong, best practices for launch, and what to do when you cannot afford a PR firm. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22980 December 6, Santa Monica -- LAVA Holiday Party. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22986 December 6, Santa Monica -- LAVA Holiday Party. Come celebrate the holiday season with LAVA members and their guests! There will be food, beverages, music, & great people to connect with. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22966 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 8, Costa Mesa -- PMI-OC December 2012 Advanced Topics Seminar. Marty Wartenberg, chief inventor for ZBglobal, a training and software company, and former project management and systems engineering teacher with the UC Irvine extension program, will lead a workshop Dec. 8, 2012, on how to achieve project success as part of the Project Management Institute Orange County Chapter’s Advanced Topics Seminars. Attendees will learn about success factors, barriers to success, and how to plan a successful project, as well as participate in practical exercises.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23013 December 8, Pasadena -- MEDICAL IMAGING INNOVATIONS: SMALL DEVICES - BIG OPPORTUNITIES. Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum. What do entrepreneurs, mathematicians, software engineers, physicists, physicians, biologists, anatomists, angels, venture capitalists and bankers have in common? Entrepreneurs dream and bring the dreams to reality. Physicists invent the technology. Electrical engineers design and make the hardware. Mathematicians create the algorithms. Software engineers write the programs for computers to process the data. Physicians, biologists and anatomists interpret the images, diagnose patients and prescribe cures. Angels start the entrepreneurs on their way. Venture capitalists fund the entrepreneurs to commercial success. The bankers take care of the piles of money the entrepreneurs, angels and venture capitalists make on bringing the technology to the health care marketplace. On December 8, 2012, the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum presents a stimulating and revealing program on the latest in technology and entrepreneurial opportunities in medical imagingNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23031 December 8, Santa Monica -- Assembled Capital: A Founder's Guide to Fundraising. Join us for a full day of talks, panels, and networking at General Assembly, bringing together founders and investors for an intelligent dialogue about fundraising strategies for early-stage startups, common misconceptions and best practices in fundraising, the future of crowdfunding, honest stories from entrepreneurs on successful (and less than successful) capital raises, negotiating a term sheet, and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22981 December 11, Los Angeles -- Introducing Advanced BioCatalytics Corporation. The December PortTech Forum will introduce and feature a presentation from Advanced BioCatalytics Corporation (ABC), an industrial biotechnology company focusing its "green chemistry solution" for cleaners, oil spill cleanup, wastewater treatment, environmental remediation and other applications. SEe http://www.porttechla.org/events/calendar.asp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23011 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22954 December 12, Los Angeles -- Social Curation Summit. Leverage the Effects of Curated Commerce & Consumption Discover how brands and retailers across a wide range of business verticals can use curated stories, pictures, and videos to highlight creativity and innovation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23000 December 13, Los Angeles -- The Power of Collaborative Philanthropy. Broads Circle. Panelists: JACQUELINE JACOBS CASTER, Founder, Everychild Foundation; JUDY PATRICK, President and CEO, Women's Foundation of California; GAEL SYLVIA PULLEN, CEO, Sylvia Global and Member of Women Moving Millions. Keynote Speaker: JOCELYN TETEL, Vice President of Advancement, Skirball Cultural Center; Moderator: CHERYL CALHOUN, Managing Director, Tax & Business Management, CBIZ MHM, LLC. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22959 December 13, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Holiday Party. After all the challenges and turmoil of 2012, let’s relax and socialize with friends and colleagues at the ACG 101 Holiday Party the evening of Thursday, December 13, at the Westlake Village Inn. It will be a time for all of us to unwind with great food, drink and conversation, and to network with old friends and meet new ones. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22969 December 13, Santa Monica -- An Evening with Brad Feld. An evening with venture capitalist Brad Feld to discuss his new book Startup Communities. You'd be hard pressed to find an individual who has made as big a contribution to startup culture and thought leadership as Venture Capitalist and blogger, Brad Feld. Join us at Cross Campus for a discussion with Brad as he takes us through his new book, Startup Communities. "Startup communities" are popping up everywhere, from cities like Boulder to Boston and even in countries such as Iceland. These types of entrepreneurial ecosystems are driving innovation and small business energy. Startup Communities documents the buzz, strategy, long-term perspective, and dynamics of building communities of entrepreneurs who can feed off of each other's talent, creativity, and support. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22998 December 13, Santa Barbara -- StartupSB Holiday Happy Hour. Holiday happy hour for StartupSB, Santa Barbara's largest Startup focused group. Come have a drink, socialize with the community, and hear from Startup Weekend Santa Barbara 1 & 2 teams. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23021 December 13, Los Angeles -- Digital LA - Holiday Party 2012. Join us for the holidays at the Station at the W Hollywood!Wear your holiday reds (our fave color) and Santa caps. Take pics at the Photboxi booth or by the lobby treeNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23025 December 13, Santa Monica -- Startup Holiday Mixer. Hosted by Schmoozd and General Assembly LA. Say Cheese(y)! Join us to celebrate the holiday season and the growth of the LA startup community. Put on your cheesiest holiday outfits and join 30+ LA startups for food, cocktails, music, and mingling. Holiday portraits of teams and groups will be taken, displayed, and voted on by partygoers, with prizes going to the cheesiest portraits. Startups, entrepreneurs, friends, and enthusiasts are all welcome. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22974 December 13, Irvine -- Selling Your Story. A TCVN Workshop. Getting funded sometimes seems like a career itself (and indeed it is a big part of the CEO’s responsibilities). In order to succeed, need to understand both the rules of the game and the equipment – without these you may squander some of your most valuable resources - time and relationships. Two keys communication tools are the Executive Summary and the PowerPoint Presentation (Pitch Deck). This forum will help you understand how these tools are used to generate a face-to-face meeting, make a persuasive and memorable presentation, and then follow through with the details needed for investors to begin their due diligence process. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22983 December 13, Los Angeles -- MediaBistro Social Gaming Summit. This is a conference focused on the intersection of mobile gaming, immersive worlds, real-life brands and social networkingNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23023 December 13, Aliso Viejo -- Developing Communications Program for Your Technology Startup: A Workshop. OCTANe. A strong communications program is an essential component for your business plan and is commonly overlooked amid focus on products and financials. A team from Fleishman-Hillard will provide an overview of the components for a proper communications plan and then hold a workshop with one-on-one sessions that will help set the direction for how you can incorporate a solid outreach program into your plan. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22785 December 14, Santa Monica -- Cross Campus and FastPay are hosting a charity holiday party for Silicon BeachNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23026 December 14, Diamond Bar -- EV Sphere 2012. EV Sphere 2012 is a great networking opportunity for stakeholders and the general public to discuss the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23012 December 14, Los Angeles -- MediaBistro Social Gaming Summit. This is a conference focused on the intersection of mobile gaming, immersive worlds, real-life brands and social networkingNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23024 December 15, Los Angeles -- Initiated by US-China Association of High-level Professionals (UCAHP), "Win in the 21st Century Startup Contest" is the first startup contest that targets entrepreneurs in U.S. and helps them to expand business in U.S. and China. By soliciting startup projects, expert judging, mentor programs and eventual funding, the contest hopes to inspire entrepreneurial spirit, lead technology innovation, invest in promising projects and further develop the global market. The third startup contest partners with Tsinghua Entrepreneur & Executive Club (TEEC), Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association (HYSTA), People.com, Sina.com and PlusYoou. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23015 December 18, Santa Monica -- Putting the "User" back in User Experience. Coloft. Who is this mysterious "user" that everyone's talking about? 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