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(http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Nimble Launches Chrome App --Hired Rolls Out To LA --RealD Gets Go Private Offer From Starboard --NantHealth Raises $320M Funding Round --j2 Global Buys Excel Micro For Email Security --Ignyta Gets $31M In Term Loan --Rowl Raises $4M For Event Discovery --Lindzon Backs Estate Assist --FreedomPop Launches Branded Devices MARKETPLACE --Safire Partners Executive Search --Key Info --Get the latest Q2 2014 PwC SoCal MoneyTree Report --TechCXO Los Angeles - Professional Services for Technology Companies --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Business RECENT JOB POSTINGS --CDN Expert Consultant, Santa Monica, RampRate --QA Automation Manager, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --Business Development Director, Los Angeles, Colony Logic RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nimble Launches Chrome App ---- Santa Monica-based Nimble, the developer of contact management and social selling tools aimed at the business professional market, said today that it has launched a new app that works with Google's Chrome browser. Nimble said the new Smart Contacts Chrome App helps gather up contact details, email, social conversations, and more for users (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/nimble_launches_chrome_app/s-0057207.html Hired Rolls Out To LA ---- Silicon Valley technology hiring site Hired said this morning that it is rolling out its services in Los Angeles, looking to capitalize on the area's growing startup community. The company--which focuses on startup recruiting--offers up a site where technology companies compete to hire engineers, product managers, UX/UI designers, and data scientists. The startup is based in San Francisco. http://www.socaltech.com/hired_rolls_out_to_la/s-0057208.html RealD Gets Go Private Offer From Starboard ---- Los Angeles-based 3D theater technology provider RealD has received an offer from one of its shareholders, activist investor Starboard Value LP, to take the company private for $12.00 per share. The offer is roughly 29 percent more than RealD's trading price as of Wednesday. In a statement released to the press, REalD said it will "carefully review and consider" the unsolicited bid from Starboard. The bid is valued at around $540M. Starboard is a well known, activist investor, and is the company which is urging Yahoo to merge with AOL. NantHealth Raises $320M Funding Round ---- In what looks to be the largest funding round for Southern California in a very long while, Los Angeles-based NantHealth, the life sciences and technology firm started by billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has raised $320M (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60348 j2 Global Buys Excel Micro For Email Security ---- Los Angeles-based j2 Global, the diversified Internet and online services firm led by Hemi Zucker, has gobbled up yet another Internet services company, saying it has acquired cloud email security and archiving provider Excel Micro. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Excel Micro was based in Philadelphia. j2 Global said the acquisition will help expand its U.S. and Canadian email security customer base. j2 Global has quietly been gobbling up dozens and dozens of companies across such areas as online backup, unified communications, email marketing, Internet phone and fax, and much more, and even owns publisher Ziff Davis. j2 Global said the acquisition is not expected to be material to the company. Ignyta Gets $31M In Term Loan ---- San Diego-based Ignyta, a developer of precision medicine technology for the cancer market, said Wednesday afternoon that it has reiceved $31M in a term loan funding. The funding came from Silicon Valley Bank. The company said that $11M of the loan was used to replay and existing loan with SVB. The company said it will use the loan facility for its clinical development efforts. The loan was issued at 8.56%, according to the publicly traded company. Rowl Raises $4M For Event Discovery ---- Santa Monica-based Rowl, which develops apps to help users figure out what is going on around them, said Wednesday that it has raised $4M in a funding round. The company said the investors included former Logitech CEO Jerry Quindlen and current Ingram Industries chairwoman Martha Rivers Ingram. The company said the funding will go to enhance its app. Rowl's app currently runs on iOS. The company focuses its app on surfacing concerts, sporting events, comedy, and other events nearby a user. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=60219 Lindzon Backs Estate Assist ---- One of Southern California's most active angel investors, Howard Lindzon, said Wednesday that he is backing Estate Assist, which offers up an online storage service for important documents like wills, life insurance, and bank account information--in case you get hit by a bus tomorrow. Size of Lindzon's stake in the company was not announced. Estate Assist is led by Woody Levin, and is based in San Francisco. The company offers up an online backup service which lets users store important documents which can be shared with family members and trustees. FreedomPop Launches Branded Devices ---- Los Angeles-based free mobile broadband and Internet phone service FreedomPop said Wednesday that it has launched its own line of branded products, including an Android "phablet" and an Android phone. The company--which offers up free, albeit bandwidth limited mobile data service and phone in a number of markets--said the new devices include a 7-inch, 4GB Android "phablet" called the FreedomPop Liberty, and a 7-inch, 4GB LTE plus wi-fi Android phablet called the FredomPop Frenzy. The Liberty costs $89, and the Frenzy $99; FreedomPop also said it plans to roll out an $89, LTE Android phone in coming months. 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Jon was cofounder and previous CEO of Pandora Media. Beyond Pandora, Jon has followed his passions creating several successful companies. Jon will discuss his previous experiences with the most popular music brand in the world and how he is influencing technology now through his most recent startup, Thrively. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only a confirmed RSVP is required. No service providers admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24304 October 2, Los Angeles -- Chick Launcher Entrepreneur Fast Pitch Event & Conference. On Thursday, October 2nd, Chick Launcher is hosting an event from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. The event features a networking lunch and reception, three panels: Access to Capital, Investor Panel and CEO Panel, followed by Fast Pitch presentations from 13 finalists and educational sessions from our sponsors/advisors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24282 October 2, Los Angeles -- 2014 Body Computing Conference. USC. The Body Computing conference is an event designed for those seeking modern healthcare solutions. Digital and lifescience executives, sensor and mobile app inventors, strategists, designers, investors, visionaries, and creatives will captivate both on stage and in the crowd. It is a one-day live event filled with dynamic demonstrations, interdisciplinary content, and valuable connections.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24272 October 2, Santa Monica -- An Evening with Peter Thiel. Live Talks LA. Peter Thiel Technology Entrepreneur and Investor; Co-founder PayPal. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24234 October 2, Santa Monica -- Vator Splash LA. Vator Splash is one of the must-attend startup events and competitions, where promising startups are discovered, lessons from prominent founders are learned and views from blue-chip investors are heard. This event gives startups an unparalleled opportunity to network with active investors and industry thought leaders. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24203 October 2, Los Angeles -- "Branded Entertainment and Licensing: TV - Film - Mobile - PC - Ancillary Rights" Digital Hollywood Live. Panel includes Charles Riotto, President & CEO, LIMA ; Nina Simosko, former, Strategy, Planning & Operations, Nike; Jared Hoffman. President, Generate, a div. of Defy Media; Mike Wiese, Director of Branded Entertainment, JWT; Richard Gillam, CEO, DeskSite (Official NFL Content Partner); Tom Flanagan, (former) EVP, Entertainment, Leo Burnett, Moderator. See http://www.digitalhollywood.com/LiveEvents.htNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24321 October 2, Los Angeles -- Chick Launcher Fast Pitch Event & Conference. Chick Launcher connects female entrepreneurs building high-growth businesses with the resources they need to help them achieve success. An annual competition is held for women entrepreneurs with a prize package of cash and in-kind professional services awarded to the winner. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24311 October 3, San Diego -- Steve Mollenkopf: Firechat Chat. Fueled by invention at scale, mobile has become the largest technology platform in history. In this CommNexus Headliner, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf sits down with IDC Research VP John Jackson to discuss the future of mobile and how it’s reshaping industries, Qualcomm’s leadership role in driving these advances and Steve’s reflections on being CEO after seven months at the helm of the company. To highlight how mobile is impacting adjacent sectors in exciting new ways, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Sr. VP Kanwalinder Singh then presents on how mobile is driving the future of the connected car. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24314 October 4, Los Angeles -- Bitcoin Job Fair. On hand will be: Dan Roseman, Coinality's Founder, Gregory Wexler, Business & Technical Advisor to Coinality, Micah Winkelspecht, founder of Gem, and Scott Robinson, head of the Plug and Play Tech Center's Bitcoin Accelerator program. Job seekers will connect with a number of employers including: BitWage, FreshPay, Gem, ExpressCoin, Blockchain.info among othersNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24325 October 7, Los Angeles -- Los Angeles VC & Angel Roundtable. FundingPost. Interested in meeting early-stage Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists in Los Angeles? Join our upcoming FundingPost Event. It sells out fast as we host a panel, speakers, sponsors, pitching session and then networking directly with Venture Capital Firms and Angel Investors. Get advice and answers face to face that day which is usually near impossible otherwiseNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24323 October 8, Los Angeles -- LAEDC Forecast. Changing Face of Education: From Industrial to Innovation. LAEDC. Speakers: Robert A. Kleinhenz, Ph.D. - Chief Economist, Kyser Center for Economic Research at LAEDC; Timothy White, Ph.D. - Chancellor, California State University System; Moderated by Frank Mottek, KNX1070. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24232 October 8, Los Angeles -- LAEDC 2015 Economic Forecast Event – Introducing A Long-Term Look At Our Economy. LAEDC’s twice-yearly economic forecast events provide insight and planning information to our members, partners, LA County leaders, and the general public. On October 8th, LAEDC shifts its format for the event to include a five-year planning horizon for the forecast, to preview which industries will grow the fastest, which occupations and related job training will be most in-demand, and we will look at various aspects of innovation in our economy to predict transformations in our business community, labor force requirements, and elsewhere in the economy. With the help of our guests such as Cal State University Chancellor Timothy White, we will discuss the drivers in the economy, such as the changing requirements for an educated workforce, so that attendees can keep their organizations savvy, relevant, and positioned for success in our global market. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24312 October 9, Los Angeles -- TechOut LA . TechOut LA is an interactive tech education conference featuring high-impact keynotes, amazing networking, giveaways and the latest in interactive tech. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24297 October 9, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Deals of the Year Banquet.Honoring Those Leading Business Growth on the 101 Corridor. Merger/Acquisition (M&A) Deal of the Year Nominees: Line 6, Sexy Hair, Account Control, Technology Holdings; Dealmaker of the Year Nominees: Intrepid Investment Bankers, The Riverside Company, Ares Management; Women Owned / Women in Corporate Growth Business of the Year Nominees: Trixy Weiss of Genesis Auctions, Leslie King of King Nutronics, Alison Bauerfein of Inogen; Most Innovative Company of the Year Nominees: Resonant, Inc., Lynda.com, Xirgo Technologies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24315 October 9, Thousand Oaks -- Ocean Health to Lunar Landings: How to compete for a Multi-Million Dollar XPrize. CleanTechnologyCouncil.org Workshop - How to build your company without Angel or VC money. Co-founders Mike Outmesguine, CEO and Alan DeRossett, CTO of VoXearch.com will tell you how they gained support of Fortune 1000 sponsors and became contenders for the multi-million dollar XPrize. The team’s first XPRIZE challenge was to develop the world's first Medical Tricorder, based on the science-fiction device. They moved on to the Ocean Health XPRIZE using their experience with sensor technology. Don't miss this Special Event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24300 October 10, San Diego -- Contextual Robotics Technologies Forum at UC San Diego. Meet world leaders developing ubiquitous consumer robotics for the benefit of society. Connect with San Diego's robotics community. Learn about UC San Diego's plans for robotics. Keynote speakers include: Chris Anderson of 3D Robotics, Matt Grob of Qualcomm Technologies and Dean Kamen of DEKA R&D.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24306 October 15, Fullerton -- TriTech SBDC Presents... SBIR/STTR Workshops. This half-day workshop provides basic information about the federal SBIR and STTR programs. Topics will include: benefits and limitations of SBIR/STTR funding and steps to prepare for the writing and submission processe. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23839 October 15, Century City -- FoundationDB: Scaling a Conflict Detection Algorithm to Large Database Clusters. In this talk, a FoundationDB engineer will discuss the challenges of scaling a conflict detection algorithm to large database clusters. They'll discuss the limitations of FoundationDB's current single-threaded algorithm, the various approaches considered to scale the write throughput of the system, and the machine-parallel algorithm that was ultimately selected. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24308 October 20, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24226 October 20, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24316 October 21, Newport Beach -- Orange County Investor Roundtable. FundingPost. Interested in meeting early-stage accredited investors in Orange County? Then register for the FundingPost Investor RoundTable. FundingPost has hosted 300+ sold-out venture events in 23 cities over the past 13 years. At our OC Angel Investor Roundtable, the panel of investors will focus on pitching to early-stage investors, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! We will be discussing the things that are most important to them when they are considering an Investment, the best and worst things an entrepreneur can do to get their attention during a pitch, and, of course, the best ways to reach these and other InvestorsNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24324 October 21, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24227 October 21, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24317 October 22, Long Beach -- The IT Summit Los Angeles. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our eighth annual event on October 22, 2014. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the conference. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24125 October 22, Riverside -- TriTech SBDC Presents... SBIR/STTR Workshops. This half-day workshop will help you organize a competitive NIH SBIR or STTR proposal. Topics will include: assessing your proposal ideas, planning the project phases, and steps to make the writing process more efficien. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/23840 October 22, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24228 October 22, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24318 October 23, Hollywood -- SMPTE 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SMPTE 2014 is THE premier annual event for motion imaging and media technology, production, operations and the allied arts and sciences. JOIN US and network with the elite and world-renowned technology thought-leaders from motion picture studios, broadcast and distribution networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies, distribution providers, over-the-top providers and others leading the evolving motion imaging industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24229 October 23, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24319 October 24, Camarillo -- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Symposium @CSUCI. The Channel Islands Chapter of AUVSI will be holding a half day "Micro" Symposium.The event will include panel sessions on unmanned vehicle applications in environmental, agricultural and tri- county business opportunities. This will be followed by a key note speech from Assemblyman Jeff Gorell on his Gold Team California initiative. Students will present robotic displays and the event will close with a social hour. Email mru...@hotmail.co. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24271 October 24, Los Angeles -- LA STARTUP WEEK. A a celebration of the LA startup community: free events all week, organized by the community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24320 October 25, Los Angeles -- STEAM Carnival – Los Angeles. A modern take on the traveling circus, STEAM Carnival is an entertainment showcase using high-tech amusement and project-based kits to inspire kids of all ages about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Attractions include a midway loaded with challenging games, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, contests, prizes and artisanal carnival food. STEAM Carnival leverages kids’ passions for music, fashion, and games to expose them to STEAM disciplines. Select student participants will have the opportunity to display projects through a variety of exhibitions including a wearable electronics fashion show and a junior arcade. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24289 October 26, Los Angeles -- STEAM Carnival – Los Angeles. A modern take on the traveling circus, STEAM Carnival is an entertainment showcase using high-tech amusement and project-based kits to inspire kids of all ages about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Attractions include a midway loaded with challenging games, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, contests, prizes and artisanal carnival food. STEAM Carnival leverages kids’ passions for music, fashion, and games to expose them to STEAM disciplines. Select student participants will have the opportunity to display projects through a variety of exhibitions including a wearable electronics fashion show and a junior arcade. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24290 October 30, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24262 October 30, Los Angeles -- The Israel Conference is a business conference that brings together leading technology innovators and investors in High Tech / Media and Entertainment / Advertising / Mobile / Content / Gaming / Clean Tech / Medical Tech / Consumer Products coming out of Israel that are market-making and in demand. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24253 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by: TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments in and Acquisitions of Growing Software Companies Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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