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Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies Deloitte LLP (http://www.deloitte.com/us/technology). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --How Google's Old Offices Are Becoming A Tech Hub, with ROC's Walter Grieves --PromoJam Debuts New Self Service Social Promotions Tool --DRX Acquired By Connecture --Photopoll Launches App For Social Voting --Allergan Buys MAP Pharmaceuticals --ParkMe Gets New Funding Round --ACTIVE Network Names VP --THQ, South Park Studios In Dispute Over Auction --Network Automation Names Founder Snell As CEO --Siemer Ventures Backs Optimal --Kareo Raises $20.5M For Medical Billing Software --MaintenanceNet Reports Record Year --Atlas Powered Gets $700K MARKETPLACE --CLEARSTONE VENTURES: Venture Capital for Technology Innovators --Binary Pulse Technology Marketing. We Create Demand. --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Business Manager, Industry, CONEXiS --Director/Co-Founder of Digital Marketing, Calabasas, AppNRG --Sales Manager-Direct Sales, Santa Barbara, Local Market Launch --Graphic Designer, Santa Barbara, Local Market Launch --UI/UX Developer, Santa Barbara, Local Market Launch 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Google's Old Offices Are Becoming A Tech Hub, with ROC's Walter Grieves ---- In a sign of the growth of the Silicon Beach technology world, last year, Google moved its headquarters out of a space on Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica, and into a new fancy headquarters space in Venice. However, it appears the spirit of innovation and technology didn't leave Google's old space: instead, that office has become Real Office Centers (realofficecenters.com), an office center which on a recent Friday looked to have become somewhat of a hub for Silicon Beach's startup and investors. We dropped in recently, and found a screening session for the Tech Coast Angels; a number of former StartEngine, MuckerLab, and LaunchpadLA startups in residence; not more than a few startup founders wandering the halls; and a long list of upcoming technology networking events on the calendar. We talked with Walter Grieves, who is working on ROC's Community Integration efforts, about the space and what's happening there. What's the idea with ROC? Walter Grieves: Our goal is to bring together universities, startups, and investors in one place. We find that (More...) http://bit.ly/Ym4XoD --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PromoJam Debuts New Self Service Social Promotions Tool ---- If you are a millenial entering the workforce, what would you be most comfortable with -- a tool designed to work and look like a social network, or a tool built around an old fashioned corporate enterprise software UI? With its latest product release, Los Angeles-based PromoJam is gambling on the first, and made managing and running social promotions much more like inhabiting a social network than running enterprise software. (More...) http://bit.ly/XxQXSq DRX Acquired By Connecture ---- DRX, a provider of web-based shopping and enrollment software for Medicare health plans, which was based in Los Angeles, has been acquired by Wisconsin-based Connecture, the companies said today. Connecture develops sales automation technology for the health insurance industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Connecture said that DRX powers the Medicare.gov PlanFinder and Online Enrollment Center, in addition to providing services to health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, brokers and senior advocacy groups. DRX was formerly known as DestinationRX. Photopoll Launches App For Social Voting ---- Los Angeles-based mobile developer TenFarms said this morning that it has launched a new, photo-focused polling app called Photopoll. The new app lets users share photos and then ask questions and polls around any topic. The startup said the app can be used for such things as getting opinions on a new hair style, what outfit to wear, or any other topic. TenFarms is led by Nils Forsblom. The app runs on iOS. Allergan Buys MAP Pharmaceuticals ---- Irvine-based Allergan and MAP Pharmaceuticals said this morning that Allergan has agreed to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals, in a deal worth approximately $958M. Allergan said it will pay $25.00 per share for publicly held MAP Pharmaceuticals. MAP Pharmaceuticals develops biopharmaceuticals, with its lead product being LEVADEX, an orally inhaled drug under trials for treating migraines in adults. ParkMe Gets New Funding Round ---- ParkMe, the startup provider of parking information and data founded by Sam Friedman and Alex Israel, announced this morning that it has raised a new round of funding, from Angeleno Group, Fontinalis Partners and IDG Ventures. As part of the funding, Daniel Weiss of Angelo Group has joined the company's board of directors. ParkMe said the new funds will go towards expanding its international footprint and grow its U.S. presence, including building out its technology team, business development, and marketing. Los Angeles-based ParkMe offers up a service which provides dynamic and real-time parking information, including availability of parking, pricing, and more. (More...) http://bit.ly/WHtIWX http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=48051 ACTIVE Network Names VP ---- San Diego-based ACTIVE Network said Monday that it has named Rick Binford as VP of Strategic Marketplace Development of its Business Solutions Group. Active, which operates a range of cloud-based registration, event management, and other similar services for sports, community groups, centers, and others, said Binford joins the company from Experient, a full services event management services provider. Active said Binford was President of the Event Management Services division at Experient, and has more than 20 years of experience in the meetings and events industry. THQ, South Park Studios In Dispute Over Auction ---- South Park Digital Studios, the owner of the irreverant animated series, has filed a motion to halt THQ's auction of South Park: The Stick of Truth. THQ had entered into a deal with South Park in 2011 to publish The Stick Of Truth, a videogame centered around the South Park brand. The objection to THQ's auction--which was being held Tuesday--was first uncoverd by NeoGAF. The Stick Of Truth is just one part of THQ that was going up for auction today, as the bankrupt company looked to sell off assets to the highest bidder. No results of that auction had been announced as of Tuesday afternoon. Network Automation Names Founder Snell As CEO ---- Los Angeles-based Network Automation, which develops IT and business process automation software, has hired back founder Dustin M. Snall as its CEO, the firm said, to focus on growth in the automation market for the firm. The firm explained the appointment comes as it had its best quarter on record in Q4 of 2012, showing 47 percent year-over-year revenue growth. The firm did not disclose full financials, but did say the quarter was its best on record, and that the year is its eighth consecutive year of growth since inception. Snell was previously Chief Software Architect and CTO of the firm, a position he moved to in January of 2011. Siemer Ventures Backs Optimal ---- Los Angeles-based investor Siemer Ventures has backed social media advertising and analytics firm Optimal, Optimal said Monday. San Francisco-based Optimal said it raised $7M in a Series B funding, which included DoubleRock, The Social Internet Fund, Siemer Ventures, Signal Ventures, John Pappajohn, Warren Adelman (former CEO of GoDaddy), Social Starts, James Altucher and Silicon Valley Bank. Southern California-based Siemer Ventures has been one of the more active investors in the region over the past year; the firm recently reported 24 new investments in 2012, for a total of 39 digital media and technology startups in its portfolio. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=48048 Kareo Raises $20.5M For Medical Billing Software ---- Irvine-based Kareo has raised $20.5M in a Series F funding, led by Stripes Group and also including Western Technology Investment. Kareo develops software that provides medical office for small practices. The firm has previously raised funding from OpenView Venture Partners, Greenspring Associates and Western Technology Investments. The firm has now raised around $45M in funding. Kareo is led by Dan Rodrigues. Kareo said the new funding will go towards the launch of a new product, Kareo Billing Services, a technology-enabled revenue cycle management solution for small medical practices. The firm said it doubled its revenues and employee base in 2012. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=48046 MaintenanceNet Reports Record Year ---- Carlsbad-based MaintenanceNet, the developer of software-as-a-service used for managing service contracts and service quotes for manufacturers and others, reported Monday that it has had a record year. The firm said it had year-over-year revenue growth of nearly 115 percent worldwide, and increased its staff by 60 percent. The firm did not disclose actual financials, but did say its platform was used to generate more than $2.3 billion in service contracts for its customers. MaintenanceNet's software is used to help its clients increase the rate of renewals on service contracts, and automate the process of service contract quoting. The firm is headed by Scott Herron. Atlas Powered Gets $700K ---- Los Angeles-based Atlas Powered, a developer of software for managing calendar, task, and contact data on iOS and Android, has raised $700,000 in a funding round, the firm said Monday. The round was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and also included the Maverick Angels, Pasadena Angels, Angel Capital Entrepreneur Fund, LaunchpadLA, and angel Clark Landry. The investment in Atlas Powered by the TCA was led by Yuri Pikover. According to Atlas Powered, the funding will go towards development and commercialization of its app for iOS and Android. The firm said its app currently includes such features as automatic appointment scheduling and similar tools. 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General Assembly LA. Alan Stuart, Founder and Creative Director, One Long House. The economy is in a slump. It has been for a while. But that can bode well for creatives. Crappy economies are where good ideas float to the top and bad ones crumble and fail. Consider it capitalism's natural selection. Contrary to popular belief, opening a small studio/agency/shop doesn't take a bunch of money. In fact, there are a ton of advantages to starting and scaling your creative team in a super lean fashion. In this class, Alan will share all of the good (and terrible) experiences of opening his creative cooperative, One Long House, in an attempt to encourage creative growth and prevent redundant mistakes. Students will not only learn of the decisions and problems that come with starting a small creative agency, but their potential solutions as well.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23065 January 23, Santa Monica -- Presenting & Speaking to Succeed. Coloft Academy. If you've got a passion to share, if you're raising money, if you're in sales, if you communicate at all, you need to raise your game. The popularity of TED talks, the omnipresence of video cameras and the virality of great video content has raised the bar dramatically for any and all presentations. John Bates of ExecutiveSpeakingSuccess.com. John Bates has been working with TEDx organizers all over the world to raise the level of their speakers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23106 January 24, Santa Monica -- LA Uncubed. Ditch your Cube. Work at a startup. Uncubed brings together emerging companies and talented attendees in an exciting and informative environment that showcases startup culture. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22993 January 24, Irvine -- January Forum: Business Incubators or Business Accelerators? Tech Coast Venture Network. Incubators and accelerators are real options for entrepreneurs interested in starting and growing their new ventures. With accelerators being the new kid on the block, there seems to be significant confusion about the differences between the two. Entrepreneurs use the terms interchangeably, yet the differences may be profound in structure and what it will mean for the growth path of a venture. At the same time, there are overlaps between the services provided. Do the two models serve different purposes and which one is right for you? TCVN is proud to bring together this extraordinary panel of individuals who will shed light on the differences between incubators and accelerators and empower entrepreneurs in reaching their goals. Join us for this enlightening event and understand what it means to incubate or accelerate. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23124 January 24, Santa Monica -- 2013 Startup Forecast. TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2013 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Thursday Jan. 24 7pm at The ROC in Santa Monica. We have a line up of amazing speakers who will share their insights and forecast for startup trends in 2013. Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2013, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23056 January 24, Santa Monica -- Intro to Facebook Ads. Coloft Academy. Facebook has over 1 Billion users, are you reaching them? Learn to leverage Facebook Marketing and get traffic flowing to your site tomorrow. We will cover how Facebook ads work, how to create and manage a campaign, and how statistics can be used to optimize your results. We will review the history of online advertising and discuss the opportunities this channel presents for turning fans into customers.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23107 January 25, San Diego -- Bootstrappers Breakfast - San Diego. Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23134 January 25, San Diego -- SANDcamp 2013. The purpose of the event is to bring the Drupal CMS community together and celebrate the platform, find new ways to improve it, as well collaborate to share best practices with fellow Drupal users. Expect the weekend to be full of professional development with great after hour events, a distro-summit, and half-day training classes and workshops, kicking-off 2013 Drupal camps in style. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23041 January 26, Santa Monica -- Beginner's Social Media Workshop: Setup & Content Strategy. Coloft Academy. It's a new year and you have no more excuses, it's time that you clean up your brand's social profiles and start being active online! In this four hour workshop, you'll first set up your social profile (or optimize an existing one), then develop a content strategy that will make managing social media easier than ever. Don't miss out on your opportunity to make 2013 the most viral year ever for your company. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23108 January 26, Santa Monica -- Intro to the Los Angeles Startup Community. Sam Teller, Managing Director, Launchpad LA. This free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Los Angeles. We will canvas key events/meetups to attend, people, companies, VCs, blogs, hot issues, and more. Learn the role of key players such as Los Angeles UX & UI Meetups, Startup Weekend, Creative Mornings, Maker Studios, Machinima, Nation Builder, Factual, Riot Games as well as Launchpad LA and the Accelerator / Incubator ecosystem. After class you are welcome to network with a number of prominent folks in the ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23066 January 26, Los Angeles -- LA Video Hackathon by YouTube and Google TV. You're invited to join us for the LA Video Hackathon by YouTube and Google TV! Developers, designers and entrepreneurs are welcome. At this event, you will learn about our new APIs, work closely with Google engineers, and have an opportunity to provide feedback on the new APIs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23022 January 26, Santa Monica -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA. LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providers.You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 25 slots open in our workshopNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23087 January 29, Santa Monica -- Making SEO and Paid Search Marketing Work for Startups. Join Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP for this exclusive event! Speaker: Corey Quinn, VP Business Development, The Search Agency, Inc. You'll learn: The most valuable thing you can do (and the cheapest) to get more visibility of your product / service; The 3 most important things you need to rank organically in the post Panda and post Penguin world; How to capture high quality leads with paid search and organic search marketing, and much more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23120 January 29, San Diego -- Getting Good Results from a Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. CONNECT. To stay competitive in today's marketplace, organizations frequently seek outside expertise to provide credibility, contacts, counseling and cash. Procopio Partner William Eigner will provide targeted advice on what entrepreneurs, directors and advisors need to know about recruiting, managing, incentivizing and showcasing a Board. The workshop will cover governance practices, including key differences between advisors and directors, their duties and obligations and best practices. Presenter: William Eigner, Partner, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23046 January 29, Los Angeles -- Oracle CloudWorld 2013 - Los Angeles. Mobile, social, and cloud are redefining how business gets done. Immediate access to the latest technologies is essential to be able to innovate and thrive. Discover your next steps at Oracle CloudWorld.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23122 January 30, Santa Monica -- StartEngine is pleased to present our latest class of startups at our Demo Day on Wednesday, January 30th at CrossCampus in Santa Monica. Nine founders with established business models and strong teams will introduce their companies, spanning from a wide range of industries including ad tech, consumer web, e-commerce, consumer tech, web marketplaces, gaming, and more. This is your chance to hear their stories and support a new batch of L.A. tech entrepreneurs. This event is for VCs, early stage funds, angel investors, mentors as well as a number of esteemed guests.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23114 January 30, Santa Monica -- "A Night of Innovators" Hosted by CSQ, StartEngine, and Sky Dayton, founder of EarthLink and Boingo. The winter edition of C-Suite Quarterly profiles and interviews dozens of Los Angeles' most prominent innovators and revolutionary entrepreneurs. Our cover feature Sky Dayton, creator of both EarthLink and Boingo, follows a precedent for the caliber of leaders we engage to share their insight and stories of success with our audience. Along with the tenured LA innovators that made our top 10, we also highlight our NextGen10: These "techno-preneurs" already have achieved some measure of success, and their continued upward trajectory is worth noting. All of those profiled and interviewed in the issue have been invited, and many have already committed to attend. Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision and co-chair of StartEngine (LA's largest incubator), served as guest editor for the 2012-2013 edition of our annual Innovation issue, and he subsequently embraced our event by offering to serve as co-host. He has invited his network of venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs, and C-level executives from the region's most significant tech-based organizations. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23119 January 30, Los Angeles -- StartEngine Demo Day. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23057 January 31, Los Angeles Westside -- 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/22951 January 31, 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. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23132 January 31, Los Angeles -- LA Uncubed. Ditch your cube. Work at a startup. Uncubed brings together emerging companies and talented attendees in an exciting and informative environment that showcases startup culture. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23058 January 31, Los Angeles -- PandoMonthly LA: Sophia Amoruso, NastyGal. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23059 January 31, Los Angeles -- Pivoting Your Startup. FounderPanel. Every startup wants to create a product/service that produces the highest amount of revenues and the largest following. The challenge is that business is not all sunshine and rainbows. Business is full of challenges, potholes and curves in the road. Pivoting your startup around these obstacles will give you a higher probability of being successful. Pivoting is defined as reacting to change. Change in any business, small or large, is inevitable. Thus, those startups that understand how and when to pivot have a greater likelihood of being successful than those who don't. Learn how and when to pivot at this upcoming and ground-breaking event. Learn from those who have already mastered this art and who are committed to your success. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23143 January 31, San Diego -- The Healthcare Reform Act. CONNECT. Timely Topics presents: The Healthcare Reform Act …like it or not it is here … and it will have impact on large and small businesses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23071 February 1, Irvine -- Startup Weekend at UC Irvine is an event which brings together developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups in a 3 day period! Get your ticket now for the event while tickets are still lasting and spread the word to your colleagues who may be interested. The event will be held at UC Irvine Student Center with the Kick off on Friday February 1st and the event continuing into Saturday & Sunday February 2nd & 3rd. see http://ucistartupweekend.eventbrite.co. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23115 February 1, Westlake Village -- Maverick Angels Investment Accelerator. Do you have a great business idea? Do you find it difficult to raise capital or communicate your offering in a way that is complete or compelling in the time given for your pitch to investors? Many entrepreneurs have promising businesses but are not skilled in how best to present themselves to investors. At Maverick Angels, we understand our responsibility as angel investors to help entrepreneurs streamline their investment pitch and to better articulate their vision to enroll investors. The Investment Accelerator is a Three-Part Process which teaches the fundamental steps for becoming a successful entrepreneur, including time-tested strategies for raising start-up capital from angel and venture capital investors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23091 February 2, Irvine -- Startup Weekend at UC Irvine is an event which brings together developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups in a 3 day period! Get your ticket now for the event while tickets are still lasting and spread the word to your colleagues who may be interested. The event will be held at UC Irvine Student Center with the Kick off on Friday February 1st and the event continuing into Saturday & Sunday February 2nd & 3rd. see http://ucistartupweekend.eventbrite.co. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23116 February 3, Irvine -- Startup Weekend at UC Irvine is an event which brings together developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups in a 3 day period! Get your ticket now for the event while tickets are still lasting and spread the word to your colleagues who may be interested. The event will be held at UC Irvine Student Center with the Kick off on Friday February 1st and the event continuing into Saturday & Sunday February 2nd & 3rd. see http://ucistartupweekend.eventbrite.co. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23117 February 5, Costa Mesa -- IBM Systems & Software Symposium.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23130 February 5, Westlake Village -- Green Business-Green Jobs Forum. Our keynote speaker is Bill Harris, Founder and Director of the Ventura Highway Networking Group. With 20 years of Sustainable Business and Green Construction experience, he will present a clear industry perspective and realty check. Bill has helped many individuals find meaningful employment through his work at VHNG, a leading online community for sharing leads, contacts, industry information and career events. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23135 February 5, Santa Monica -- MediaLeaders Social Media PR and Panel Discussion presented by Business Wire. The new year is upon us and it's a great time to dive into some social media and PR best practices. That's why Business Wire and MediaLeaders have joined together in Santa Monica to present a very special panel discussion that helps businesses and professionals. Leave the buzz words at home because each of our four panel members will present from their real world experience to give you tactical advice. Attend this event and you are guaranteed to learn 5-10 tips you can instantly apply to your business. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23136 February 5, Santa Monica -- DomainFest Global. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22810 February 6, San Diego -- IMAX Partner Search! CommNexus MarketLink. IMAX will be in San Diego to meet with selected companies with cutting edge technology including but not limited to: projection, screen, audio, image processing, stereoscopic, image sensor and digital camera technologies, content distribution, anti-piracy technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23020 February 6, Westlake Village -- Against The Trend: How High-End Consumer Brands Succeed In Today's Sluggish Economy. ACG101. We move into 2013 faced with stubbornly high unemployment, weak consumer confidence, a continuing debt crisis in Europe, and Washington struggling to resolve America’s fiscal issues. Despite this economic backdrop, many high-end consumer products companies are experiencing record results. What is their secret to identifying and attracting the discerning, affluent consumer? Our February 6 panel of C-suite executives will explore how high-end consumer brands are successfully navigating and thriving in today’s consumer landscape. From consumer electronics to high fashion apparel and beauty care, we will explore the growth strategies of successful brands. The Panel: Eric Hohl, Chief Financial Officer, Too Faced Cosmetics, Inc.; Craig Shelburne, Co-Founder and General Counsel, Sonos, Inc., makers of wireless home audio systems; Paula Thomas, Founder and Designer, THOMAS WYLDE women’s fashions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23126 February 6, Santa Monica -- DomainFest Global. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22811 February 7, Santa Monica -- TechZulu • TZ Presents: Nice Guys DO Finish First In Business. Fireside Chat With Clay Collins TechZulu is excited to invite you on February 7, 2013 at 7pm, to a fireside chat with Clay Collins, Co-Founder of LeadBrite. Clay will be interviewed by our very own Espree Devora, known as “the Girl who Gets it Done” and creator of SaveBusinessTime. Clay will share his experience on how to build a profitable and bootstrapped SAAS startup that’s doubled in revenue almost every month since its inception. http://techzulu.com/fireside-chat-with-clay-collin. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23118 February 7, Santa Monica -- DomainFest Global. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22812 February 7, San Diego -- Licensing Fundamentals for the Business Executive. CONNECT. What is a license? What are the most commonly negotiated provisions by the business team? How do you prepare to negotiate a licensing agreement? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? This half-day workshop will present the fundamental concepts of licensing and will explain how these concepts are reflected in a contract, such as provisions regarding IP rights, royalties, exclusivity and technology transfer. Presenter: Tom Briggs, Partner, Jones Day. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23047 February 8, Santa Monica -- Demo Video Lab. A 2.5 day immersive workshop on creating a demo video for your startup. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23003 February 8, Santa Monica -- DomainFest Global. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22813 February 9, Santa Monica -- Demo Video Lab. A 2.5 day immersive workshop on creating a demo video for your startup. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23004 February 10, Santa Monica -- Demo Video Lab. A 2.5 day immersive workshop on creating a demo video for your startup. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23005 February 11, San Diego -- Online Marketing Summit San Diego (Feb 11-13) connects marketers with the knowledge, experts and technologies that are transforming digital marketing and business. Join us for three days of 40+ conference sessions and workshops across eight tracks and discover the latest insights on analytics & big data, content marketing, demand generation, email, mobile, search, social, and strategy. Special Offer for socaltech: Use code WESOCALTECH for 250ff Conference Passes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23079 February 12, San Diego -- Online Marketing Summit San Diego (Feb 11-13) connects marketers with the knowledge, experts and technologies that are transforming digital marketing and business. Join us for three days of 40+ conference sessions and workshops across eight tracks and discover the latest insights on analytics & big data, content marketing, demand generation, email, mobile, search, social, and strategy. Special Offer for socaltech: Use code WESOCALTECH for 250ff Conference Passes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23080 February 12, Santa Monica -- Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Southern California’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. Each month, impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts gather to watch startups launch and present their newest products. Whether you’re deeply immersed in the Silicon Beach scene, or an onlooker ready to jump in, Technori Pitch is the premier event to see firsthand what’s cooking up in our great city. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23060 February 12, San Diego -- Leasing Fundamentals: How to Save Money, Reduce Risk, and Manage the Leasing Process. CONNECT. Facilities costs are often the second largest expense after payroll, therefore it is crucial that businesses maximize their negotiating leverage to enhance their bottom-line. This means effectively managing the leasing process from start to finish so that you keep your project on time and within budget, while optimizing the quality and efficiency of your working environment. This workshop will discuss the current state of the economy as it relates to the real estate market in San Diego County and provide education and insight you can use in your next lease transaction to save money, reduce risk and extract the optimal concession packages based on what other tenants are getting in today's environment. Presenters: Kirt Gilliland, Project Manager, Hughes Marino; Scot Ginsburg, Senior Vice President, Hughes Marino; Joe Perez, CPA, Partner, Squar Milner; Dawn Saunders, Of Counsel, Mintz Levin.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23048 February 13, San Diego -- Online Marketing Summit San Diego (Feb 11-13) connects marketers with the knowledge, experts and technologies that are transforming digital marketing and business. Join us for three days of 40+ conference sessions and workshops across eight tracks and discover the latest insights on analytics & big data, content marketing, demand generation, email, mobile, search, social, and strategy. Special Offer for socaltech: Use code WESOCALTECH for 250ff Conference Passes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23081 February 20, Los Angeles -- MongoDB LA 2013. MongoDB LA is an annual one-day conference in Los Angeles, CA dedicated to the open source, non-relational database MongoDB. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23030 February 22, Los Angeles -- Southern California Linux Expo 11x. SCALE 11x will be held February 22-24, 2013 at the LAX Hilton. SCALE 11X – the 11th annual Southern California Linux Expo – takes place on Feb. 22-24, 2013, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel. As the first-of-the-year Linux/Open Source software expo in North America, SCALE 11X expects to host more than 100 exhibitors this year, along with presenting more than 70 speakers. 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