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We Create Demand. --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency -- Key Information Systems Announces Key Cloud --NewCo Festivals - Launches November 19th! RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Scrum Master - Mobile, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --VP, Technology, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --2D Game Artist, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Game / Interaction Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Database / Game System Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound --Solutions Architect, Santa Monica, RampRate RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elon Musk Eyes New Satellite Venture ---- Elon Musk, the technology mogul behind SpaceX and Tesla Motors, is gearing up to develop a new startup, to launch its own constellation of satellites to deliver Internet access. According to the WSJ, the Musk is working with the founder of WorldVu Satellites Ltd. and former Google executive Greg Wyler to help launch around 700 satellites into space to provide Internet access globally, with those satellites being launched into space by Hawthorne-based SpaceX. No other details of the venture have been revealed yet. http://www.socaltech.com/elon_musk_eyes_new_satellite_venture/s-0057766.html Blizzard Unveils New Team Shooter Title, Overwatch ---- Anaheim-based videogame developer Blizzard announced plans for its next big videogame late Friday, saying its new title, Overwatch. http://www.socaltech.com/blizzard_unveils_new_team_shooter_title_overwatch/s-0057767.html CALIENT Wins Ultra 4K Network Deal ---- Santa Barbara-based optical switch developer CALIENT Technoloogies reported a win today, with remote broadcast production company CP Communications. Calient said it has been selected to supply equipment to connect to a new, fiber-optic network supporting 4K ultra high definition television. Calient's products are being used by CP Communications for a new set of live sports and event broadcast production trucks, which are used at major sporting events for 4K television. CP Communications apparently supplies its equipment to major golf events broadcast by FOX Sports and NBC/Universal's Golf Channel. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. Calient said those events often will deploy as much as 100 miles of optical networking cable to connect cameras and equipment to those trucks. RealD Gets European Patent ---- Los Angeles-based 3D movie projection technology developer RealD is reporting this morning that it has been issued a patent in Europe, for the company's XL Cinema System. The company said European Patent No. 2067066, “Polarization conversion systems for stereoscopic projection" covers the company's system for creating a brighter image for 3D content in cinemas. The company says it now has more than 60 patents issued around the world. Vitesse Ramps Ethernet Support Strategy ---- Camarillo-based networking communications chip provider Viitesse announced today that it plans to ramp its Ethernet business, by having its field application engineers certified through an industry program. Vitesse said it intends to have its team of engineerins certified as MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professionals (MEF-CECPs) by the end of the year, to help advance its "Ethernet Everywhere" strategy. Central Desktop Acquired By PGi ---- Pasadena-baesd Central Desktop, the developer of cloud-based collaboration and project management software, has become part of Atlanta-based PGi (Premier Global Services), a provider of collaboration software and services. The transaction occurred in October. Central Desktop was led by Isaac Garcia. PGi said that Central Desktop has a current projected annual revenue run rate of approximately $9M. Financial details of the deal were not announced by the companies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Ecommerce: Latest Trends and Dynamics, November 19th, Beverly Hills Join ACGLA for a complimentary evening event for corporate executives! Wednesday, November 19, 5:00PM Montage Beverly Hills This world class panel, consisting of the leaders in eCommerce, will discuss the latest trends, valuation parameters, and developments in eCommerce. Topics will include: - Middlemarket opportunities - Trends - Industry landscape - Opportunities in Los Angeles - Valuation trends and key paramters - M&A Outlook - Capital sources and uses Panel includes: David Weissman, Dermastore; John Suh, LegalZoom; Rick Smith, Crosscut Ventures; Brad Meadow, Yandy; Mark Douglas, Steelhouse. Moderated by Ivan Nikhoo, Siemre & Associates. Register today! http://www.acgla.org/events/event.aspx?F_d=11%2f19%2f2014&F_y=2014&F_m=11&EventId=8634&; ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Safire Partners Executive Search Safire Partners has completed 500+ retained executive searches since 2006 working with emerging businesses in Southern California. Please visit our website to see an updated list of our clients and searches completed at http://www.safirepartners.com/. 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To learn more about the Key Cloud, visit the Key Info website or contact Pete Elliot at Key Information Systems, Inc., 30077 Agoura Court, First Floor, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA, email [email protected] or call 1.818.737.2804. http://www.keyinfo.com ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- NewCo Festivals - Launches November 19th! Join me in welcoming NewCo Festivals to the neighborhood! On November 19th NewCo, the FREE “unconference” comes to Los Angeles after a successful run in eight other cities across the globe. NewCo is part studio-tour, part conference and turns the standard business conference format on its head by taking it out of the hotel ballroom and INSIDE the headquarters of LA’s most innovative companies. NewCo Los Angeles is an opportunity to get in the doors of companies such as EpoxyTV, ZEFR, Participant Media, Steelhouse, Science Inc, NOVICA, GumGum and others. This free business festival provides a unique experience and an intimate look at what these companies are up to, a peek at their innovative creations and insight into how they are positioned for success. If you participate, you'll meet and network with other like-minded individuals and be exposed to the new and different ways of thinking. Registration is free. Check out the full list of participating companies and register to attend here: http://la.newco.co/schedule-2014/ ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Scrum Master - Mobile, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5599 VP, Technology, Los Angeles, Fetch Recruiting, Inc. http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5598 2D Game Artist, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5597 Game / Interaction Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5596 Database / Game System Programmer, Los Angeles, FutureBound http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5595 Solutions Architect, Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5594 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 11/06/14 FloQast $1.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61017 11/05/14 Filmtrack $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61015 11/05/14 Aggregage $1.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61011 10/30/14 UBEAM INC. $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60959 10/29/14 Seedling $7.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60915 10/28/14 Tinder $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60906 10/28/14 Scorebig, Inc. $18.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60850 10/23/14 Tipalti $13.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60823 10/16/14 Wilshire Axon Sports $2.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60686 10/15/14 H3 Financial Services $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60681 10/14/14 Speakr $2.9M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60618 10/13/14 Cosmederm Bioscience $50.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60590 10/13/14 Vyu $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60589 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 12, Thousand Oaks -- Tech Business Mixer. • Meet CTC and 101 Incubator Founders, CEO’s and Joint Venture Partners • Fast pitch introductions • Request for team collaborators • What’s new in Sustainable Business Bring your friends and join CTC for loads of fun, games, great food and drinks (5-6pm early bird specials!) Meet Tech Executives, Entrepreneurs, Inventors, Angel/VC Investors, Joint Venture Partners, Deal Makers and Start Up Mentors. Clean Technology Council has sponsored monthly entrepreneur roundtables since 2010. CTC members and friends see amazing opportunities driven by the convergence of technology, globalization and resources. Our mission is to bring together outstanding business leaders and creative individuals that want to learn, build relationships and operate sustainable businesses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24350 November 12, San Diego -- MITEF: Boldly Explore Where No Enterprise Has Gone Before: How Today's Science Fiction Inspires Tomorrow's Innovation. You are an innovator looking for inspiration. The creative, imaginative, and unexpected intrigue you. You are curious to be in the know about the companies in our region that are spearheading commercial developments that were born from the Sci-Fi world, NASA research, and neuroscience exploration. The ability to identify the dots that will be connected 20 years from now is at the top of your list. You want to make a black swan moment happen. THIS is the time and the place. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24376 November 12, Santa Monica -- Security Panel. Tech in Motion LA's Security Panel will be assessing and addressing security, privacy threats and risks that are now prevalent due to the overwhelming use and reliance on technology devices.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24340 November 13, Irvine -- Startups to Success Demos & Drinks Mixer. Tech In Motion. Come see demos from the hottest startups to companies that have experienced success with innovative products and applications! This is a FREE event hosted by Tech in Motion OC - the largest tech meetup in Orange County! This is a great opportunity to not only check out the latest tech but network with the local tech community. RSVP today and join us at the Eureka Building's high-tech outdoor pavilion. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24352 November 13, Santa Monica -- Mobile LAVA: Finding Talent and Building Teams. What mobile and digital start-ups need to know about talent acquisition, retention, team management, and employee experience There are a plethora of technology and digital companies forming in Los Angeles supported by more seed and angel investors, incubators, and accelerators than there are Starbucks stores. However, there is a downside to this flourishing start-up ecosystem: A WAR FOR TALENT. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24387 November 14, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24368 November 15, Los Angeles -- So Cal Code Camp LA. Community run developer event. FREE for attendees, presenters. Sat-Sun Nov 15-16 2014 at USC. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24382 November 15, Santa Monica -- Women in LAVA Present: Building Your Financial Infrastructure. Attend this unique workshop and vendor fair and learn how to build the ideal financial infrastructure for your business at each development stage from startup to funding. Topics include: accounting, financial planning, fundraising, valuation, payroll, merchant processing, banking, taxes and insurance. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24388 November 15, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24369 November 16, Los Angeles -- So Cal Code Camp LA. Community run developer event. FREE for attendees, presenters. Sat-Sun Nov 15-16 2014 at USC. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24383 November 16, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24370 November 16, Santa Barbara -- Startup Weekend Santa Barbara returns with our biggest event yet! Build a business in 54 hours and network with fellow entrepreneurs and amazing Central Coast Mentors. We are expecting 300+ at our opening night kickoff and celebration! Hope you can join us. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24371 November 18, Los Angeles -- John Cleese in conversation with Eric Idle. Live Talks LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24233 November 18, Beverly Hills -- The Music of Business. Amplify Roundtables. HOLIDAY EVENT! FEATURING: Freddie Ravel Internationally renowned musician, presents his Keynote Concert, The Music of Business. Join us for this very festive and uplifting evening. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24395 November 18, Santa Monica -- CoFoundersLab Matchup Santa Monica. CoFoundersLab Matchup Santa Monica is aimed at helping entrepreneurs find co-founders, advisers & interns and to build strong, core founding teams. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24309 November 19, Thousand Oaks -- Future of Medical Telepresence. Buenaventura IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society chapter is holding a free lecture at California Lutheran University's Ahmanson Science Center. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24384 November 19, Beverly Hills -- Join ACGLA for a complimentary evening event for corporate executives! Wednesday, November 19, 5:00PM Montage Beverly Hills. This world class panel, consisting of the leaders in eCommerce, will discuss the latest trends, valuation parameters, and developments in eCommerce. Topics will include: - Middlemarket opportunities - Trends - Industry landscape - Opportunities in Los Angeles - Valuation trends and key paramters - M&A Outlook - Capital sources and uses. Panel includes: David Weissman, Dermastore; John Suh, LegalZoom; Rick Smith, Crosscut Ventures; Brad Meadow, Yandy; Mark Douglas, Steelhouse. Moderated by Ivan Nikhoo, Siemre & Associates. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24365 November 19, Irvine -- Gamification: How to Improve Businesses and Lives. Tech Biz Connection. A key goal of business is to attract and engage a group of people with a common passion or interest, and then activate them to purchase. Many marketers are looking to leverage online social networking for this purpose, but the results have been mixed. Adam Sarner, a Gartner analyst, has projected that over 75 percent of Fortune 1000 companies will undertake some kind of online social-networking initiative for marketing or customer relations in 2014. Through gamification, organizations can take control of their brand experience by engaging users, encouraging them to join a community, drive active participation, share with friends outside the community, and even recruit friends. Gamification enables you to turn customers into fans, and fans into evangelists. Join our panel of experts to learn how to utilize gamification in your business. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24393 November 20, San Diego -- CONNECT's FrameWorks Workshop: Business Aspects of Patents. Intellectual property plays a seminal role in the success of many companies. While adequately protecting innovation is a major economic driver, as with any valuable asset, if it is not properly managed its full potential will not be realized and the company will fail. This program will focus on the role key business factors play in capturing, managing, and exploiting the intellectual property of the company.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24377 November 20, Los Angeles -- Leading CTOs discuss Key Technology Trends and Impacts . At this popular annual event, a distinguished panel will share trends envisioned and strategies for leveraging those technologies to maintain competitiveness in our fast-changing landscape. The emphasis is on major technology trends such as Big Data, Agile development, Mobile-centric development, user-centric design, DevOps/ continuous delivery, talent-driven marketplace and others. Panelists include: • Tony Karrer, moderator, CTO of Aggregage and CEO of TechEmpower • Mark Goldin, CTO of Cornerstone on Demand • Randall McKillop, Executive at Creative Artist Agency • Travlin McCormack, CTO Evolve Media. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24381 November 20, San Diego -- The IT Summit San Diego. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to San Diego for our third annual event on November 20th, 2014. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in the Southern California area. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the educational sessions and sponsor participation. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives, by facilitating face-to-face interaction and networking among information technology peers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24126 November 21, Los Angeles -- Startup Weekend @ Loyola Marymount University. Join LMU Entrepreneurship and Global Startup Battle for our first ever Startup Weekend from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. In just 54 hours you will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, form teams, build and launch businesses to compete for cash prizes. Students and professionals from across Silicon Beach and beyond are welcome to register at the link provided. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24391 November 22, Los Angeles -- Startup Weekend @ Loyola Marymount University. Join LMU Entrepreneurship and Global Startup Battle for our first ever Startup Weekend from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. In just 54 hours you will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, form teams, build and launch businesses to compete for cash prizes. Students and professionals from across Silicon Beach and beyond are welcome to register at the link provided. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24392 December 4, San Diego -- CONNECT's Most Innovative New Product Awards. The Most Innovative New Product (MIP) Awards is where CONNECT continues its annual tradition in honoring San Diego’s celebrities of innovation along with groundbreaking new products launched within the last year. The MIP Awards is to San Diego’s innovation industry what the Academy Awards™ is to the movie industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24333 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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