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(http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --RadPad Links Into Apple Pay, Lets Renters Pay Rent Using Their iPhone --Boingo Wireless In Wi-Fi Offload Deal With Major Carrier --SOA Software Becomes Akana --Kurion Sets New President --Vixlet Names Former GM CEO As Advisor --Resonant Signs New Customer For RF Technology --SlipChip Gets $26.5M For Microfluidics Technology --AltheaDx Drops IPO Plans --Coverhound Raises $14M To Ramp Hiring In Westlake Village --Pervical: Why MySpace Was A Spaghetti-Ball Mess --Snapchat Courts Saudi Arabian Prince In New Funding MARKETPLACE --New Q4/Full Year Money Tree Results! --TechCXO - Los Angeles --Stradling --Safire Partners Executive Search --Find a PR firm in socalTECH's Service Provider Directory RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Senior Software Engineer, Santa Monica, MD Insider --Director of Healthcare Analytics , Santa Monica , MD Insider --Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions --Director, Network and IT Operations, marina del rey, TeleSign --Senior DevOps Engineer, Marina del Rey, TeleSign --Lead Data Engineer, Santa Monica, MD Insider RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Key Information Systems Key Information Systems, Inc. (KeyInfo) is a leading regional systems integrator, with world-class compute, storage and networking solutions and professional services for the most advanced software-defined data centers. These competencies are tightly complimented by a full suite of data center capabilities including private and hybrid cloud offerings, connectivity services, colocation facilities and managed services. To learn more about Key Information Systems, Inc. or KeyCloud, visit KeyInfo.com or contact Chris Ticknor 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RadPad Links Into Apple Pay, Lets Renters Pay Rent Using Their iPhone ---- Los Angeles-based rental marketplace RadPad said late Monday that it has started supporting Apple Pay, letting renters pay their rent using the new Apple payment method. RadPad said the company's rent splitting and payment system supports the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and the new Apple Watch. RadPad is led by Jonathan Eppers, and only recently launched its app to help renters to pay their rent using a credit or debit card, rather than cash or check. The startup is backed by SG VC, L.P., Social Leverage L.P. and Michael Huffington. Boingo Wireless In Wi-Fi Offload Deal With Major Carrier ---- Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless reports that it has signed a major, U.S. tier one wireless carrier in a Wi-Fi offload agreement. Name of the carrier was not announced, nor were financial terms of the deal, however, Boingo said that the deal will offload Wi-Fi on 40 million handsets using Boingo's network in 2015. Boingo said the Wi-Fi offload deal will automatically connect a user's mobile phone to its networks--without user intervention--to offload traffic data on the un-named carrier's cellular network. Boingo explained that the system will automatically connect a customer's device into its network without user interaction. Boingo Wireless is led by David Hagan. SOA Software Becomes Akana ---- Los Angeles-based SOA Software said this morning that it has renamed the company to Akana, as it has broadened its software base. According the company, which is led by Paul Gigg, the name change comes as the company has expanded beyond its roots in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services, and now addresses API management, cloud integration, DevOps, and other enterprise software areas. The name change is actually the second for the company, which changed its name to SOA Software in March of 2005 from its original name, Digital Evolution. Kurion Sets New President ---- Irvine-based Kurion, the developer of nuclear waste management technology, said today that it has named Jacques Besnainou as its new President. Besnainou was previously at nuclear services company AREVA, and also had served at Ecobilan. Kurion says Besnainou is based in Washington, D.C., and has been advising the company since mid-2014. Kurion is best known for applying its nuclear waste technology to the cleanup at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and Hanford. Vixlet Names Former GM CEO As Advisor ---- Los Angeles-based Vixlet, a startup developing a social networking site linked to sports leagues, teams, and entertainment companies, said this morning that it has named former General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel "Dan" Akerson as a special advisor to the company. Akerson is currently Vice Chairman and Special Advisor to the Board of Directors of The Carlyle Group, and also has served at MCI Communications, General Instruments, Nextel Communications, and XO Communications. Vixlet is led by Lisa Gopalakrishnan and Krishna Gopala, and although it has yet to launch publicly has a number of partnerships already anounced with sports teams. Resonant Signs New Customer For RF Technology ---- Santa Barbara-based Resonant, which is developing radio frequency filer technology for mobile front-ends, said yesterday afternoon that it has signed a second customer for its technology. Name of the customer was not disclosed. Resonant said it would not disclose the customer name nor the band that the filter will be developed for due to the competitive nature of the industry. The company said the customer is developing a duplexer aimed at RF front-end manufacturers and mobile device OEMs. Resonant' filters are used to select only the radio frequency signals required for a mobile or other RF device's circuits. SlipChip Gets $26.5M For Microfluidics Technology ---- Pasadena-based SlipChip, a Caltech spinoff developing microfluidics technology, has raised $26.5M (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/slipchip_gets__6__m_for_microfluidics_technology/s-0059291.html AltheaDx Drops IPO Plans ---- San Diego-based molecular diagnostics developer AltheaDX has dropped its plans for an IPO, saying in a SEC filing Monday that it is withdrawing its S-1 and does not plan to pursue its IPO. AltheaDx--which originally filed confidentially for an IPO in July of 2014, and revealed its plans in December, said in its filing that the terms on the public marketplace are "not sufficiently attractive" to the company. AltheaDx had originally planned to IPO on the NASDAQ Global Market as IDGX. The company is venture backed by Telegraph Hill Partners and Alma Life Sciences. Coverhound Raises $14M To Ramp Hiring In Westlake Village ---- CoverHound, a startup which offers up an online marketplace for auto, motorcycle, home, and renter's insurance, said this morning that it has doubled its space in Southern California, as part of a new funding round for the company. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/coverhound_raises__4m_to_ramp_hiring_in_westlake_village/s-0059286.html Pervical: Why MySpace Was A Spaghetti-Ball Mess ---- Wonder why once dominant social networking site MySpace--once the poster child for the Los Angeles technology startup world---failed under News Corp? Former MySpace VP Sean Percival says it was a "spaghetti-ball mess". Pervical's shares lessons drawn from his time at MySpace and talks about what went wrong. http://www.socaltech.com/pervical_why_myspace_was_a_spaghetti_ball_mess/s-0059281.html Snapchat Courts Saudi Arabian Prince In New Funding ---- Venice, California-based Snapchat is in discussions with Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, over possible future funding for the company, according to the Prince's investment firm, Kingdom Holding Company. According to KHC, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal met with Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, along with Imran Khan, Chief Strategy Officer, Snapchat over the weekend, at the Prince's Kingdom Resort. Kingdom Holding Company did not reveal any other details of the possible investment. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's investment company owns huge stakes in such companies as Citigroup, 1st Century Fox, the Fairmont New York Plaza, Twitter, and many other U.S. companies, and says the Prince is the largest individual foreign investor in the United States. http://www.socaltech.com/snapchat_courts_saudi_arabian_prince_in_new_funding/s-0059280.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- New Q4/Full Year Money Tree Results! Get the latest Q4/Full Year 2014 PwC SoCal MoneyTree Report Are you interested in understanding the latest trends in venture capital investments in Southern California? Want to know how the region did in terms of venture capital? 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Look at socalTECH's Service Provider Directory - ranked by number of local clients. http://www.socaltech.com/services/Marketing_and_Public_Relations/ ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Senior Software Engineer, Santa Monica, MD Insider http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5616 Director of Healthcare Analytics , Santa Monica , MD Insider http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5617 Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions, LLC http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5620 Director, Network and IT Operations, marina del rey, TeleSign http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5619 Senior DevOps Engineer, Marina del Rey, TeleSign http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5618 Lead Data Engineer, Santa Monica, MD Insider http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5615 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 03/04/15 YouMail $5.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62652 03/02/15 Rocket Labs $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62511 03/02/15 PSI Services $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62510 02/26/15 3D Robotics $50.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62507 02/26/15 Twenty20 FKA InstaCanvas $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62503 02/25/15 Mavenlink, Inc. $19.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62388 02/23/15 Machinima.com $24.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62382 02/19/15 17Hats $1.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62298 02/18/15 Firefly Games $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62291 02/17/15 Tealium Inc. $30.7M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62290 02/17/15 Laguna Pharmaceuticals $30.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62288 02/12/15 LoveLab $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62200 02/12/15 Cidara Therapeutics $42.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62199 02/11/15 Laurel & Wolf $4.4M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62198 02/11/15 Hyperloop Technologies $8.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62197 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 March 10, Santa Monica -- Startup Grind Los Angeles Hosts Cody Simms (Managing Director, Techstars). Cody has been operating at the intersection of technology and media since the late 1990s when his first employer Snap.com merged into NBC Internet. He is particularly interested in the ever-changing ways that our increasingly networked and connected society, creates, distributes and consumes information.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24539 March 10, Santa Monica -- Women in LAVA: "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN RAISE?" You have your concept, your team, marketing strategy, maybe even some sales, and now it’s time to raise capital to start or expand your company. Are you ready? Do you have all your financial ducks in a row? Is the timing right for your company for an Angel round? For a Series A round? Do you know how much you need to launch and to make it through your first year or two? What are investors looking for in a company? What triggers the funding? Is Crowdfunding the right path for your company? These are the questions our experienced panel will help you wade through, to help you have a clear picture of what you need to have ready for your raise.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24549 March 11, Los Angeles -- LaunchFEST: Doing Deals with Silicon Valley--Attracting Funding, Angels, and Tech Trends. We only do this event ONCE a year bringing down our best Silicon Valley and San Francisco investors looking to fund startups in LA. Space limited to70 for program, 200 for party. Enjoy dynamic conversations, idea-sharing, panel, and fun networking with new partners or investors over delicous food and drinks party Hear directly from Silicon Valley leaders on the hottest trends; attracting funding from angels; and get private fastpitch. Pitch to investors in group setting; or private 2 minutes fast pitch during VIP Investors Dinner.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24562 March 11, Thousand Oaks -- The Clean Technology Council presents Storage, Wind, Solar, Hydro & Fuel Cells: An Electric Utility Perspective by Gary Barsley, Manager of Customer Self-Generation at So Cal Edison. Gary will discuss trends and business models in the solar industry, customer energy storage programs and “Community Solar.” Traditional energy markets and relationships between utilities, customers and energy suppliers are changing dramatically. Renewable energy generation and storage play an increasingly important role. Thousand Oaks (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-storage-solar-wind-hydro-fuel-cells-and-biofuel-trends-an-electric-utility-perspective-tickets-15771769788?ref=ebtn.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24572 March 11, Los Angeles -- Live Talks Business Forum. C.L. Max Nikias, President, University of Southern California "Innovation in Higher Education" in conversation with Peter Marx Chief Innovation Technology Officer and Deputy Mayor, City of Los Angeles. USC President Nikias comes to Live Talks Business Forum to talk about how the nation’s top research universities can spur innovation and economic growth; bioscience as the next growth industry for Southern California; the cost/value of higher education; diversity; and the role of universities in the community.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24554 March 11, Winterhaven -- The 8th Annual Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit will focus on the ever changing and expanding opportunities for development in the region where the full spectrum of renewable energy production continues to thrive. Imperial Valley currently exports over 500 megawatts of renewable energy to surrounding communities. With the addition of new renewable energy projects that are under development and upon completion would produce up to 2,500 MW of renewable energy. Imperial Valley is poised to be a major contributor in helping California achieve its renewable energy portfolio standards of 33% renewable energy by 2020. Quechan Resort, Winterhaven, CA (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see http://ivres.ivedc.com/2015-summit/schedule/.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24573 March 12, Los Angeles -- Climate Resolve and Environmental Defense Fund host the California Methane Symposium. At this symposium, climate change and methane experts from leading academic and research institutions will discuss the science behind methane as a major climate change agent and announce newly funded research. Scientists and government representatives will detail what is both known and unknown about concentrations and sources of methane in California, such as landfill emissions, oil extraction and refinement and aging gas transmission infrastructure. Deaton Auditorium, LAPD Headquarters, Los Angeles, 1:30 – 4:30 PM (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-methane-symposium-tickets-15674326332?aff=es2&rank=37". See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24576 March 12, Santa monica -- LAVA Annual Venture Awards Dinner. LAVA 12th Annual Venture Awards Dinner Celebrating 30 years of service to the Los Angeles Entrepreneurial Community. Featuring Frank Mottek, KNX1070 Business Hour Host as Master of Ceremonies. 2015 Hall of Fame Honoree - CHUCK DAVIS OF TCV AND SWAGBUCKS. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24550 March 12, Winterhaven -- The 8th Annual Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit will focus on the ever changing and expanding opportunities for development in the region where the full spectrum of renewable energy production continues to thrive. Imperial Valley currently exports over 500 megawatts of renewable energy to surrounding communities. With the addition of new renewable energy projects that are under development and upon completion would produce up to 2,500 MW of renewable energy. Imperial Valley is poised to be a major contributor in helping California achieve its renewable energy portfolio standards of 33% renewable energy by 2020. Quechan Resort, Winterhaven, CA (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see http://ivres.ivedc.com/2015-summit/schedule/.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24574 March 12, UC San Diego -- the Green Revolution 2.0 — will examine Food and Fuel for the 21st Century: stress tolerant food crops to feed our growing populations and advanced biofuels to power our continued economic growth. This symposium will feature top researchers from around the world presenting the latest research in genetics, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, economics, and bio-manufacturing of algae and plant-based biomass. Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1634051".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24577 March 13, Winterhaven -- The 8th Annual Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit will focus on the ever changing and expanding opportunities for development in the region where the full spectrum of renewable energy production continues to thrive. Imperial Valley currently exports over 500 megawatts of renewable energy to surrounding communities. With the addition of new renewable energy projects that are under development and upon completion would produce up to 2,500 MW of renewable energy. Imperial Valley is poised to be a major contributor in helping California achieve its renewable energy portfolio standards of 33% renewable energy by 2020. Quechan Resort, Winterhaven, CA (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see http://ivres.ivedc.com/2015-summit/schedule/.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24575 March 13, UC San Diego -- the Green Revolution 2.0 — will examine Food and Fuel for the 21st Century: stress tolerant food crops to feed our growing populations and advanced biofuels to power our continued economic growth. This symposium will feature top researchers from around the world presenting the latest research in genetics, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, economics, and bio-manufacturing of algae and plant-based biomass. Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1634051".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24578 March 16, Los Angeles -- The California STEM Learning Network will convene 400 partners and STEM leaders from PK-12, higher education, business and industry, government agencies, science rich education institutions, and non-profits to help California prepare the nation’s most STEM-capable graduates by coordinating and activating a statewide network representing all STEM stakeholders. Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-stem-summit-2015-tickets-13012955099?aff=es2&rank=8".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24579 March 17, Los Angeles -- The California STEM Learning Network will convene 400 partners and STEM leaders from PK-12, higher education, business and industry, government agencies, science rich education institutions, and non-profits to help California prepare the nation’s most STEM-capable graduates by coordinating and activating a statewide network representing all STEM stakeholders. Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-stem-summit-2015-tickets-13012955099?aff=es2&rank=8".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24580 March 18, Santa Ana -- PDMA SoCal is pleased to welcome Jeff Blanton back for another informative and thought-provoking speaking engagement. Jeff’s wealth of experience includes strategic planning and product development for Fortune 500 companies as well as early-stage startups. For further details see "http://www.pdma.org/p/ca/vi/sid=537".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24487 March 18, La Jolla -- Bootstrapping can have its advantages. A $30M exit usually means you didn't raise venture. And that's ok. In fact, it can be magnificent. So how do you bootstrap a company to exit? How do you structure your business? How do you strategize growth? How and when do you take in money? And ultimately - how do you drive your business to generate multiple bids, and get your sale over the finish line? For more information, see "http://www.sdvg.org/march182015/". See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24566 March 19, La Jolla -- CONNECT's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Join CONNECT in honoring Dr. Andrew Viterbi, Co-Founder of Qualcomm, at the prestigious Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Awards luncheon. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24480 March 19, Los Angeles -- Classic Rock Business Mixer. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24564 March 19, Claremont -- Now in its 24th year, the California Water Policy Conference is the premier event in the State that brings together leaders from the agricultural, urban water and environmental communities to discuss the current policy issues impacting California’s water. Every year over 300 participants from around the State attend this conference to network with their colleagues, listen to perspectives they may have not heard before and learn about new programs and ideas. Claremont, CA (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.cawaterpolicy.org/".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24581 March 20, Claremont -- Now in its 24th year, the California Water Policy Conference is the premier event in the State that brings together leaders from the agricultural, urban water and environmental communities to discuss the current policy issues impacting California’s water. Every year over 300 participants from around the State attend this conference to network with their colleagues, listen to perspectives they may have not heard before and learn about new programs and ideas. Claremont, CA (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.cawaterpolicy.org/".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24582 March 23, Irvine -- the International Colloquium on Environmentally Preferred Advanced Power Generation presents the 15th Annual Clean Energy Conference, a two-day event focused on clean energy systems covering sustainable power generation, energy utilization, and grid ramifications. Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Irvine (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.apep.uci.edu/icepag2015/default2.aspx".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24583 March 24, Irvine -- the International Colloquium on Environmentally Preferred Advanced Power Generation presents the 15th Annual Clean Energy Conference, a two-day event focused on clean energy systems covering sustainable power generation, energy utilization, and grid ramifications. Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Irvine (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.apep.uci.edu/icepag2015/default2.aspx".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24584 March 24, LA Harbor College -- PortTech Forum looks at the impact to local business owners and operators due to the newStormwater Runoff Rules that go into effect on July 1. The revised regulations are broader in scope and introduce new compliance requirements needed to reduce the flow of contaminated waters into sewers, flood control channels and ultimately the ocean. The Forum will examine the goals of the rules generally and how they apply specifically to the businesses in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. LA Harbor College, 8:00 – 10:30 AM (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see 'http://www.porttechla.org/events/events-calendar?task=view_event&event_id=258".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24585 March 26, San Diego -- This full-day definitive seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals. It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies. For more information, see "http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=5d7a1870-62ef-4fec-abef-1246ef90f084&c=d6ed66d0-33fa-11e3-a77c-d4ae52843dc7&ch=dc12ff80-33fa-11e3-a780-d4ae52843dc7". See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24567 March 26, Long Beach -- The innovate!socal 2015 conference is a symposium that brings together disruptive thinkers in economic development and the startup community to work together to find solutions to building the entrepreneur ecosystem for Southern California. The day features panels and renowned speakers sharing their perspectives on tools and models that help establish a powerful, self-sustaining, nurturing environment for high growth start-ups. Pacific Ballroom, Long Beach Convention Center, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (courtesy of Green LAVA). For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovatesocal-2015-registration-13081730809?aff=es2&rank=46".. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24586 March 28, Los Angeles -- SoGal Startup Summit Presented by GirlsUp. Simple equation: SoGal = SoCal + Gals. Girl power is ON! SoGal Startup Summit 2015 presented by GirlsUp kicks off on Saturday, March 28th, and you're invited to take part in the largest female entrepreneurship summit in LA! This is going to be EPIC! Hosted by GirlsUp, SoGal Startup Summit is the largest entrepreneurship conference for young women in Southern California. The day-long event brings 300+ female students, mentors, startups and investors together to address key issues women are facing in today’s entrepreneurship world. We create a collaborative and interactive experience between established leaders and next-gen female entrepreneurs to leave attendees feeling empowered, inspired and connected. 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