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RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Senior Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate HyperSourcing --Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions, LLC --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 RECENT FUNDING EVENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- AllSay: Using Mobile Apps To Engage Users With Decisions, with Geoff Campbell ---- How do you combine the world of online and mobile apps with the world of community and political decisions and discourse? Geoff Campbell, the founder of Los Angeles-based AllSay (www.allsay.com), talked to us about how he's trying to combine the worlds of digital media—he most recently helped launch Sling TV—with his own personal, family connection to the world of politics (his family is big in Canadian politics), with the company's new app and service, which helps users connect with decision makers about all kinds of decisions that influence the community around them. What is AllSay? Geoff Campbell: AllSay is a service which believes everyone should have a say in the decisions that affect them. Almost everyone says yes, they want to have a say in the things that affect me and my family. What we do at AllSay, is we make it really easy (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/allsay_using_mobile_apps_to_engage_users_with_decisions_with_geoff_campbell/s-0059670.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snapchat Reports Hundreds Of Subpoenas, No National Security Requests ---- Venice-based instant messaging service Snapchat released its first transparency report, detailing all of the legal and government demands for information from its systems, showing that the company fielded more then 375 U.S. criminal legal requests for information--via subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and emergency orders--from November of 2014 until February of this year. Snapchat also revealed that, so far, there have been no NSA requests for information--or other wiretaps--on its service. Snapchat, like many other technology companies, has started to make that information available to users so that they're aware of how their information is being used. j2 Global Buys Another Nine Companies ---- Los Angeles-based j2 Global continues to have a ravenous appetite for acquiring companies, saying this morning that it has acquired nine companies in the first quarter of 2015. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/j_global_buys_another_nine_companies/s-0059667.html ChowNow Connects Into Google Wallet ---- Los Angeles-based online ordering and marketing software developer ChowNow, which is led by Chris Webb, said this morning that it has partnered with Google to add support for Google Wallet to its platform. ChowNow said it has updated all of its client ordering apps to include Google Wallet, at no additional cost to its restaurant clients. ChowNow develops software which makes it easy for restaurants to take orders from their website, Facebook, and custom iOS and Android apps. 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(http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Senior Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate HyperSourcing http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5621 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 Solution Architect , Santa Monica, MD Insider http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5614 Business Development Associate: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Los Angeles, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5612 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 04/01/15 aTyr Pharma $76.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63461 03/26/15 Chownow $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63360 03/26/15 Honk $12.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63354 03/25/15 Harvest.ai $2.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63321 03/20/15 b Spot $17.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63141 03/17/15 Glooko $16.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62999 03/11/15 Prevoty $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62985 03/11/15 Cinq Music $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62984 03/10/15 Independa $6.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 April 7, San Diego -- Solar for Homeowners will be presented by the Center for Sustainable Energy and will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity, how to apply for available incentives and share valuable consumer awareness tips that can help you feel more confident when evaluating solar for your home. SDG&E Energy Innovation Center, San Diego. 5:30 – 8:00 PM via Green LAVA. see http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/calendar/index.php?com=detail&eID=1777 NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24619 April 7, Los Angeles -- Digital LA - Internet of Things panel Join us for our first panel on Internet of Things, where we'll speak with experts about how to connect things to the Internet, from appliances and toys to cars and homes. Internet of Things includes toys that tweet, to a phone app to turn on your coffee maker, home lights, or car, to water pipes that send you a text alert when you've consumed too much water. Our scheduled speakers Alyse Killeen, March Capital Partners; Carlos Herrera, Petnet, CEO; Jennifer Chang, nthing, US Marketing Consultant.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24609 April 9, Santa Monica -- TechZulu REACH NEXT Networking Event. What’s REACH NEXT?. REACH will host a one day Pitch Show-Down on September 24, 2015 pitting the best startups against one and other in front of a panel of experts. Network and meet kindred tech spirits that can take you or your company to the next level. Learn about REACH NEXT and why you should participate or attend on September 24th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24618 April 9, San Diego -- Cleantech San Diego and the Moxie Foundation present SCRUB – the quarterly program that features early stage cleantech companies presenting their business plans. In return the companies receive business guidance and key connections, including advice on access to capital, strategic partnerships, and professional services. Morrison & Foerster, San Diego, 8:30 – 10:30 AM via Green Lava. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24620 April 12, -- Digital LA - Space Tech panel Join us for our first Space Tech panel, featuring speakers who do space and startups, tech companies, apps, and social media. This panel is on Yuri's Night, a space-theme celebration night. After the panel, some of us will head to the California Space Center's Yuri's Night celebration (purchase your own ticket separately). see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-la-space-tech-panel-tickets-16300035846?aff=erelexporg. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24610 April 15, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24600 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, Irvine -- AWT is pleased to join SCSIM and WITI to present Leadership Mentoring: Top SoCal Executives Share Their Secrets Advancing Women in Technology (AWT), The Southern California chapter of Society for Information Management (SCSIM), and Women in Technology International (WITI) have teamed to bring together a dozen CIOs and senior executives to be your mentors for the night! There will be three rounds of 20-minute mentoring, an unforgettable evening to take away key learnings. Our MC for the event will be Kathy Lomax, VP Information Technology Group, Capital Group Companies, Inc.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24615 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 16, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/pacebc1.201504/262563/";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24601 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 18, Pasadena -- Southern California Number Theory Day 2015 – Caltech – 9:00 AM via Green Lava. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24621 April 18, Santa Barbara -- Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival. Now celebrating its 45th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running and consistently held Earth Day celebrations in the country – and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. The Community Environmental Council has hosted and organized the event since its beginning in 1970. Alameda Park, Santa Barbara via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24622 April 19, Santa Monica -- Intelliversity presents the Revenue Royalties Summit for Investors and Entrepreneurs. Revenue Participation Funding — also known as “Revenue Royalties” – is the idea of selling (or buying) a share of a company’s revenue, in contrast to traditional methods of finance such as selling (or buying) stock (equity) or borrowing (or lending) money in the normal way. The Summit intends to educate interested entrepreneurs and investors, as well as their advisors, and also provide unprecedented access to each other. Doubletree Hilton, Santa Monica via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24624 April 19, Santa Barbara -- Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival. Now celebrating its 45th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running and consistently held Earth Day celebrations in the country – and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. The Community Environmental Council has hosted and organized the event since its beginning in 1970. Alameda Park, Santa Barbara via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24623 April 20, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - Green High Tech: Seed to Incubator Join us for our first blunt event featuring a joint panel of experts on the growing medicinal marijuana startup industry. With legalization of medicinal marijuana, startups are growing in the cannabis space, in discovery, delivery, ratings, and distribution. Plus, a new cannabis incubator is starting up. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24611 April 20, Santa Monica -- Intelliversity presents the Revenue Royalties Summit for Investors and Entrepreneurs. Revenue Participation Funding — also known as “Revenue Royalties” – is the idea of selling (or buying) a share of a company’s revenue, in contrast to traditional methods of finance such as selling (or buying) stock (equity) or borrowing (or lending) money in the normal way. The Summit intends to educate interested entrepreneurs and investors, as well as their advisors, and also provide unprecedented access to each other. Doubletree Hilton, Santa Monica via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24625 April 21, Riverside -- TriTech SBDC 6th Annual Funding Forum. Come pitch your deal to the Tech Coast Angels at TriTech's annual funding forum. 100 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their deals to angel investors. Also, select companies will have the opportunity to sit one on one with the angels in the private speed dating program of the event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24403 April 21, San Diego -- The Knowledge Foundation’s Next Generation Batteries conference convenes electrical/chemical engineers, materials scientists, battery manufacturers, energy storage system integrators, project developers, electrical utilities managers, independent power producers, electrical system regulators and policymakers, governmental agencies and the investor community to energize the dialogue about efficient energy capacity, storage and conversion. San Diego Marriott via Green Lava. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24626 April 22, Thousand Oaks -- The Clean Technology Council presents “Can California’s Economy Survive a Mega Drought” with Dr. Anthony Hepton, Past VP, Quality Assurance at Dole Food Company. Dr. Hepton will review CA’s water use, conservation, diversion in agriculture, residential and business with new guidelines for saving water. Total Wine Tasting Room, Thousand Oaks, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24629 April 22, San Diego -- The Knowledge Foundation’s Next Generation Batteries conference convenes electrical/chemical engineers, materials scientists, battery manufacturers, energy storage system integrators, project developers, electrical utilities managers, independent power producers, electrical system regulators and policymakers, governmental agencies and the investor community to energize the dialogue about efficient energy capacity, storage and conversion. San Diego Marriott via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24627 April 22, -- The Cleantech Institute will again present their EV Forum – a great networking opportunity for stakeholders and the general public to discuss the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle industry, exploring options in solving the pollution problems caused by the mass deployment of fossil fuels with the internal combustion engines. The EV Forum 2015’s theme is to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles, to highlight the latest development in electric drivetrain, advanced battery technology, the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, laws and regulations and government incentives, education and workforce training. TBD via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24628 April 23, San Diego -- The V2 Pitch Competition is a campus-wide entrepreneurship competition where the venture and the entrepreneur, rather than the business plan, are vetted by potential investors. On V2’s big evening, USD students pitch to a panel of actual angel investors for an opportunity to win $50,000 for their projects in a "Shark Tank” meets academia setting. For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/usd-v2-pitch-competition-tickets-14904545898.";. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24604 April 24, Los Angeles -- The Los Angeles Business Council presents the 2015 Sustainability Summit – an overview of the long term sustainability goals and strategies affecting business in Los Angeles and throughout the region. Topics include CA Senate Climate Change Package, financing renewables, energy efficiency, smart grid, Cap and Trade and electric vehicles. Getty Center, West Los Angeles, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24630 April 27, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24631 April 28, Los Angeles -- Startup Grind Los Angeles Hosts Eva Ho (Susa Ventures). Eva Ho is a General Partner at Susa Ventures, an early stage technology fund investing in companies that leverage the power of data to create market-leading platforms, tools, and analytics with inherent network effects. Eva is a serial entrepreneur and founder, most recently a founding executive at Factual. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24538 April 28, Los Angeles -- Women in LAVA "PITCH PITCH AND AWAY" Working Sessions. LAVA. Every entrepreneur needs a polished pitch deck to present to investors and an elevator pitch that rolls off their tongues at networking events. We want to help get yours to perfection. This year we will be hosting a series of working sessions for women entrepreneurs to develop their pitch presentation, practice the pitch, and get invaluable feedback from mentors and colleagues. These sessions will lead to the chance to present to a panel of women-focused investors at our Investor Panel Event in December. Participation in at least one of these events will qualify you to apply for our pitch competition.https://generalassemb.ly/education/women-in-lava-pitch-pitch-and-away-working-sessions/los-angeles/11207. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24544 April 28, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24632 April 28, Los Angeles -- The Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24634 April 29, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24633 April 29, Los Angeles -- the Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles via Green Lava. see http://www.nacw2015.org/program/NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24635 April 29, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24602 April 30, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - Virtual Reality: Social VR + Vrideo Meetup After our huge Virtual Reality event at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, join us for our next VR panel on Social VR, at Santa Monica. We will discuss the growing area of social VR, including multiplayer VR, environments with multiple people interacting with the environemnt and each other. We will also discuss social media links to VR: in-VR experiences that have social media notifications or indicators to help make immersive VR also a social experience with friends. Our scheduled speakers Bruce Wooden, AltspaceVR, Developer and Community Relations. see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-la-virtual-reality-social-vr-vrideo-meetup-tickets-16293664790 . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24612 April 30, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - BritWeek panel: Growing Your Startup in LA and UK Join us for our annual Digital LA panel as part of BritWeek! We'll discuss how to grow your startup in LA and UK with panelists including LA companies that expand business in UK and UK-origin companies that are in LA. Our scheduled speakers Aaron Kelly, Moviepilot, Director, Talent and Community; Rebecca McLauchlan, rhubarb studios, Co-Founder; Jessica "lonelygirl15" Rose, WeRehearse.com, Co-Founder; Marc Cohen, Consol Partners, Co-Founder EVP; David Schwartz, Oblong Industries, VP Sales; Rob Vickery, Stage Investment, CEO / Founder; Roger Carvalho, Snoovies, Founder/CEO. see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-la-britweek-panel-growing-your-startup-in-la-and-uk-tickets-16293630688?aff=erellivorg . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24613 April 30, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24603 April 30, Los Angeles -- the Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24636 April 30, Los Angeles -- The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is proud to host the 8th annual Spring Green Expo. This unique one-day educational event has something for everyone. Whether you come for an hour, or stay for the day, you will have an opportunity to learn more about what steps you can take to live and work in a more environmentally friendly manner. Green Exhibits, ECO Innovators Showcase, Seminars and recognition of Water Awareness Month photo exhibit. MWD HQ, downtown Los Angeles, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24637 April 30, Los Angeles -- The Association of Commuter Transportation hosts the 2015 ACT Regional Conference. This year’s Southern California Regional Conference will focus on ACTive Transportation and is sure to educate and inspire attendees with sessions on new technologies, car-free living, climate update, and much more. Queen Mary, Long Beach Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24638 May 1, Los Angeles -- The Association of Commuter Transportation hosts the 2015 ACT Regional Conference. This year’s Southern California Regional Conference will focus on ACTive Transportation and is sure to educate and inspire attendees with sessions on new technologies, car-free living, climate update, and much more. Queen Mary, Long Beach Via Green Lava.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24639 May 4, San Diego -- SANS Security West 2015. SANS Security West 2015 will focus on Emerging Trends and will feature related evening talks and a star-studded, interactive panel discussion on the future of cyber security. At SANS Security West, you have the opportunity to take courses from the SANS top instructors, our real-world practitioners who are the best at ensuring you not only learn the material, but that you can apply it immediately when you return to the office. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24418 May 5, Orange County -- OCTANe's 2015 Technology Investor Forum. Over 30 speakers will present at TIF 2015! Hear from CEOs, Investors, Entrepreneurs, University Representatives and other Senior-Level Industry Executives. These five content-rich panels will take a deep dive into the underlying theme of the conference: The Convergence of Everything. We will address IoT, new technologies in FinTech, new regulations involving software and its patentability, smart and connected technologies, and the changing investment landscape for the tech industry. You won't want to miss it. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24617 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Safire Partners (http://www.safirepartners.com). 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