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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --j2 Global Buys SugarSync --Goodbye, LA Dreams: Winklevoss Twins Put Hollywood Mansion Up For Lease --Vessel, Led By Former Hulu Head Jason Kilar, Launches To Public --LegalZoom Racks Up 200,000 Legal Consultations --Dell, Intel Roll Out Film On Hulu --Guidance Software Signs Life Insurer --AllSay Looks To Combine News, Opinion, Action --Evite Hires New CTO --San Diego's Go Fund Me Helps Fund Ferguson Rebuilding --Qualcomm Backs Cyanogen In $80M Round MARKETPLACE --New Q4/Full Year Money Tree Results! --Deloitte --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency --Safire Partners Executive Search --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions --Director, Network and IT Operations, marina del rey, TeleSign --Senior DevOps Engineer, Marina del Rey, TeleSign --Solution Architect , Santa Monica, MD Insider --Business Development Associate: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Los Angeles, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles --Salesforce App Engineer, Los Angeles, Colony Logic RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Stradling Stradling, Attorneys At Law (http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 120 attorneys in seven locations on the west coast. The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- j2 Global Buys SugarSync ---- Los Angeles-based j2 Global has acquired the assets of online file backup and sharing service SugarSync, the company said this morning. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. j2 said the buy will expand its cloud backup revenues to more than a $70M annual run rate. j2 Global said the acquisition is not expected to be material to the company. SugarSync had been based in San Mateo, California, and had been venture backed by Coral Group, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Hatteras Venture Partners, Hercules Finance LLC, Selby Ventures, and Sigma Partners, and had raised around $45M in funding. Goodbye, LA Dreams: Winklevoss Twins Put Hollywood Mansion Up For Lease ---- It looks like all the grand plans by the Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss to set up an investment outpost in Los Angeles have faded away, on news that the twins are now leasing out their Hollywood mansion, asking for $150,000 a month for the 8,000 square foot mansion in the Hollywood hills. The two--who made their fortune via a highly publicized lawsuit against former Harvard classmate and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg--had said two years ago that they were acquiring the mansion to set up a West Coast presence for their investment firm, Winklevoss Capital, to invest in companies here. It's unclear if the firm actually made any investments here: the firm has yet to be publicly announced as an investor in any local startups. http://www.socaltech.com/goodbye_la_dreams_winklevoss_twins_put_hollywood_mansion_up_for_lease/s-0059507.html Vessel, Led By Former Hulu Head Jason Kilar, Launches To Public ---- Vessel, the streaming media subscription service led by former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar, has launched to the public, saying that consumers can subscribe to the service for $2.99 a month. However, Vessel is offering up a year of service for free to new subscribers. The streaming video site prominently features content from such local providers as Machinima and TasteMade, along with other MCNs, and currently appears to have more YouTube stars than traditional, content providers on the service. http://www.socaltech.com/vessel_led_by_former_hulu_head_jason_kilar_launches_to_public/s-0059508.html LegalZoom Racks Up 200,000 Legal Consultations ---- Glendale-based online legal documents and help site LegalZoom has racked up 200,000 legal consultations, as part of its expansion into connecting consumers with attorneys, the company announced this morning. LegalZoom offers up referrals to attorneys through its LegalZoom Business and Personal Legal Plans product. The company says its service helps attorneys reduce the marketing, administration, and other tasks of finding clients. Dell, Intel Roll Out Film On Hulu ---- In a strange intersection of corporate advertising and filmmaking, Dell and Intel said they have released a new film on Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu, produced by an Oscar winner and including a number of well known actors. Dell and Intel said the new film, "What Lives Inside" was directed by Oscar-winner Robert Stromberg ("Maleficent") and stars Colin Hanks ("Fargo"), J.K. Simmons ("Whiplash") and Catherine O'Hara ("Best In Show"). The two technology firms said the film is a "social film" based on ideas from the public and feature its products. Guidance Software Signs Life Insurer ---- Pasadena-based forensics and electronic discovery software developer Guidance Software reported a win this morning with a large life insurance company. According to Guidance Software, the un-named insurer is using its EnCase Cybersecurity and EnCase Analytics, as part of a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) effort. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. Encase said the life insurance company has more than 1,000,000 policies. AllSay Looks To Combine News, Opinion, Action ---- Los Angeles-based AllSay, a new startup which is developing personalized news and opinion sharing apps, said Monday that it has launched a beta of its new app and service, which both helps provided personalized news items to users--as well as let them vote and express their opinions on local issues. The startup said it has opened up in a select number of U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County. The startup's app runs on both iOS and Android. AllSay, which was founded by Geoff Campbell, says that it is taking those opinions--generally on state and local issues--to local government, organizations, and businesses--to provide those groups with better data on issues. Campbell is a former executive of Dish Digital/SlingTV. http://www.socaltech.com/allsay_looks_to_combine_news_opinion_action/s-0059501.html Evite Hires New CTO ---- Los Angeles-based online invitation site Evite, which is owned by Liberty Interactive, has hired on former Amgen IT director Perry Evoniuk. According to Evite, it has named Evoniuk as the company's Chief Technology Officer, to oversee the company's technology strategy, software engineering and enterprise architecture. Evoniuk was previously Director of Information Systems for Amgen and also had served for 12 years at drugstore.com. San Diego's Go Fund Me Helps Fund Ferguson Rebuilding ---- An analysis published Monday , shows that efforts on San Diego crowdfunding startup Go Fund Me are rivaling government help in rebuilding businesses damaged by unrest in Ferguson, Mo., after months of protests and riots in that city following the shooting of an unarmed black teenager last year. http://www.socaltech.com/san_diego_s_go_fund_me_helps_fund_ferguson_rebuilding/s-0059495.html Qualcomm Backs Cyanogen In $80M Round ---- San Diego-based Qualcomm is one of the investors in mobile operating system developer Cyanogen, as part of that company's new, $80M Series C funding. According to Cyanogen, Qualcomm joins Premji Invest, Twitter Ventures, Telefonica Ventures, Smartfren Telecom, Index Ventures, Access Industries, Rupert Murdoch, and Vivi Nevo, plus prior investors Benchmark, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, and Tencent Holdings Ltd. Cyanogen is developing an open source alternative distribution to the Android operating system. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=63213 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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To learn more about Deloitte's capabilities, please visit Deloitte.com or contact Kris Kaufmann, Partner at [email protected]. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. 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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, Irvine -- The world of being an entrepreneur is challenging enough. Doing it alone is even tougher. Join your fellow entrepreneurs and colleagues at TCVN's March Mentoring Madness, Thursday, March 26th and learn from successful SoCal entrepreneurs, investors and experts while growing your entrepreneurial support network. For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-mentoring-madness-tickets-16032567842";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24595 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24561 April 3, Los Angeles -- Join us for lunch and meet the women in charge of water infrastructure for the city of Los Angeles! Event Producer & Host: Darya Allen-Attar, Founder, Broads Circle Location: Council for Watershed Health, 700 N. Alameda St., LA 90012. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24557 April 16, San Diego -- Research Expo features research posters by more than 200 engineering graduate students from UC San Diego, lightning talks from faculty highlighting four new research centers at the Jacobs School of Engineering, and a networking reception with faculty, students, industry partners and alumni. For more information, see "http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/RE/";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24568 April 16, -- Meet the author - members invited to bring potential new members Hosted by: Olivia Goodkin, Partner, Greenberg Glusker Event Producers: Randi Caplan, VP Marketing & Business Development, Farient Advisors Anne Plechner, CFO, ACI Media Group. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24558 April 16, Los Angeles -- Laszlo Bock Senior Vice President, People Operations, Google - Live Talks Business Forums. Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead. Laszlo Bock leads Google’s people function, responsible for attracting, developing, retaining, and delighting “Googlers.” Bock’s earlier experience spans executive roles at the General Electric Company, management consulting at McKinsey & Company, start-ups, non-profits, and acting. During Bock’s tenure, Google has been named the Best Company to Work For more than 30 times around the world and received over 100 awards as an employer of choice. In 2010, he was named “Human Resources Executive of the Year” by Human Resources Executive magazine. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24553 April 18, Irvine -- During Family Day attendees of all ages will experience & interact with the Beall Center’s media art exhibit “Play: In Three Acts”, and enjoy hands-on art, science and technology activities, presentations, workshops, and more. Play: In the three Acts highlights the work of three artists - Joe McKay, David Rokeby, and Nina Waisman. Each artist explores various modes of interaction within their work: Waisman and Rokeby incorporate sound and embodied interaction; McKay incorporates playful interaction around competition and cooperation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24430 April 21, Riverside -- TriTech SBDC 6th Annual Funding Forum. 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