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IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tinder Hooks Up With Instagram ---- Los Angeles-based Tinder, the developer of the immensely popular swipe-left or swipe-right dating app, has just released an update which connects the app directly with Instagram. Tinder said that the integration allows users to scroll through the Instagram profiles of their potential matches, directly within the app. Tinder also has deepened the amount of information you get on matches, showing common social graph connections--if you have any--and also expanded interests you can share with your matches. Procore Technologies Finds $30M For Construction Project Management Software ---- Carpinteria-based Procore, the developer of construction project management software led by Craig "Tooey" Courtemanche, said this morning that it has raised $30M in a growth funding round. The funding was led by ICONIQ Capital, and also included existing investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Procore said the funding will go towards accelerating growth of its business. Procore develops cloud-based software which is used to manage large construction projects, using both the web and mobile phones. The software handles access to all project documents, including contracts, RFIs, schedules, and drawings. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63707 Angel Group Gives Luis Villalobos Award ---- The Angel Capital Association, a national association for angel investors, said Wednesday that it has awarded the Luis Villalobos Award to a company, for being the most innovative angel backed company from its members. According to the ACA, it has awarded the special recognition to Ann Arbor, Michigan-based RetroSense Therapeutics, a biotech developing life-enhancing gene therapies to restore vision to patients suffering from blindness. The ACA's award is named after Tech Coast Angels founder Luis Villalobos, who passed away in 2009. The ACA began giving away the award in 2010. Villalobos was also a founder of the Angel Capital Association. Centurylink Installs Fuel Cells In Irvine ---- Telecommunications company CenturyLink said this week that it has made the first deployment of Bloom Energy's fuel cells in a multi-tenant data center in Southern California, as a part of the company's sustainability efforts. Bloom Energy's equipment converts natural ga and air to generate energy, and offers up cleaner--and usually, cheaper--onsite energy generation for companies. The companies said that the use of fuel cells is a much cleaner way to generate electricity, and also reduce water use. Pelican Products Names Division President ---- Torrance-based Pelican Products has named a new division president, saying that it has appointed Dave Williams as President of Pelican BioThermal Division, the company's temperature controlled packaging products division. Williams replaces Tom Anderson. Williams was most recently VP of Strategic Initiatives for Pelican, and previously had served as VP of Capital and Engineering at Technicolor. He also had been at Nimbus. Pelican Products is backed by private equity investor Behrman Capital. Acorns Finds $23M To Turn Spare Change Into Stock Portfolios ---- Wish you could turn your spare change into a stock portfolio? Well, apparently, you can--thanks to Newport Beach-based Acorns, a new startup which said today that it has raised $23M in a Series C funding round. Acorns offers up iOS, Android, and Amazon apps which automatically round up debit and credit card purchases, and poolls those into an investment account. The Funding came from Greycroft Partners and e.ventures and also included Sound Ventures, Garland Capital, and MATH Venture Partners. Acorns said that so far, 75 percent of its users are under the age of 35; the company says its apps help eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent individuals from saving and investing. Acorns is led by Jeff Cruttenden. http://www.socaltech.com/acorns_finds__3m_to_turn_spare_change_into_stock_portfolios/s-0059818.html Karlin Ventures Looks To Help Develop LA's Rising Tech Leaders With Program ---- Los Angeles-based venture capital investor Karlin Ventures is hoping to help develop rising, technology executives--particularly those at the VP level--with a new program it is launching called Karlin Fellows. 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JUMPSTART! Lunch Speaker Series. Producers: Louis Dienes, Locke Lord Edwards LLP Pasadena Angels Startup Fundraising 101: Are You Ready for an Investment Round? If you're in the process of trying to raise investment capital --or planning to go down that road -- please join us for Startup Fundraising 101, presented by Gadiel Morantes, Chief Revenue Officer for Early Growth Financial Services. Takeaways include: •Your fundraising options at every stage of the development process •Milestone funding •What investors want to see •Crafting your financial projections •Expert pitching tips •Financial modeling •and more! Gadiel Morantes is an accomplished executive with 15+ years experience. His vast experience as an entrepreneur and working extensively with founders, has given him great insight into what it takes to build successful companiesNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24664 April 16, Altadena -- Startup Fundraising 101: Are You Ready for an Investment Round. LACDC. If you're in the process of trying to raise investment capital -- or planning to go down that road -- please join us for Startup Fundraising 101, presented by Paul Meyer, Chief Financial Officer for Early Growth Financial Services. Takeaways include: Your fundraising options at every stage of the development process Milestone funding What investors want to see Crafting your financial projections Expert pitching tips Financial modeling and more! NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24683 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, Los Angeles -- State of Digital Money. The state of digital money will showcase technologies and host expert conversations on the future of currency and financial activities in a developing global economy. Though online banking and instant payment technologies have become commonplace, the rise of Bitcoin and other forms of crypto-currencies are challenging the entire global financial systemNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24651 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. . 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24622 April 19, Santa Monica -- The Revenue Royalties Summit. There is a natural conflict between investors in private companies and the entrepreneurs who run them. This conflict will be addressed at a unique conference in April “The Revenue Royalties Summit: Where Business Leaders and Investors Find Common Ground”, intended to educate interested entrepreneurs and investors, as well as their advisors, and also provide unprecedented access to each otherNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24658 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.. 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24623 April 20, Santa Monica -- The Revenue Royalties Summit - Day TwoNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24659 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.. 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. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24626 April 22, Newport Beach -- Advanced Contract Negotiations - Avoiding Traps for the Unwary. OC Tech Alliance. The speakers will discuss “Advanced Contract Negotiations -Avoiding Traps for the Unwary.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24674 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24629 April 22, Woodland Hills -- The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful: A Brief History of Quality. SCQAA. Come join SCQAA-SF and Bill Bellows, Associate Fellow in the InThinking Network at Aeroject Rocketdyne as he discusses the topic of quality, its history, its implications and the importance of managing it. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24640 April 22, Thousand Oaks -- Can California’s Economy Survive a Mega Drought? Earth Day Forum hosted by Clean Technology Council -- A 35 Year Drought is Predicted for the Southwest this Century. Dr. Anthony Hepton, Ph.D., Past Vice President, Quality Assurance at Dole Food Company will explain how California can confront water shortage and why typical home water conservation won’t help. 800f surface water is used by agriculture, 20 0oes to residential usage and 700f that goes to landscaping. Buckets in showers, bricks in toilet tanks and garden rain barrels have a negligible impact on water conservatioNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24666 April 22, Santa Monica -- Meet+Hire Developers. General Assembly invites you to meet the graduates of our Web Development Immersive and on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00-9:00pm at 1520 2nd St Santa Monica campus. You'll meet our full-stack web developers and as they showcase their portfolios and chat about potential career opportunities, stop in anytime during the evening open house style. Light food and refreshments will be served. As a reminder, GA helps you meet & hire talent at ZERO cost to you! Check out the GA Talent page to learn more about our grads, partnerships and create your own online employer profile for free.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24684 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.. 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.. 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 23, Culver City -- Trends & Best Practices in Cybersecurity – for Networks, Cloud Computing and Mobile. AITP. Hands-on Experts Share Current Strategies to Manage Cybersecurity. Panel discussion led by Mike Villeagas, past President of ISSA-LA, and managers at Toyota, MFUG/Union Bank, and SCENEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24648 April 23, Santa Monica -- The Work of the Creative Community in the Digital Age. Creative Community Roundtable Event. How do we foster the Creative Arts and its protection among the youngest citizens in America? Can individual artists engaged in traditional endeavors survive the mass, group interactions presented by the internet? Is IP protection still effective in protecting the Creative Community? Panelists include: Marc Guggenheim, Marvel & DC Comics David Hillary, Deviant Films Kathryn Ireland, Million Dollar Decorator Jeff Jampol, Jampol Artist Management (JAM) Brandon Scott, Fashion Designer, ScottxScott (Fashion Star) Sarah Scott, Fashion Designer, ScottxScottNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24681 April 23, Culver City -- IT Security & Cybersecurity. AITP.. Panel Discussion: Current issues. Mike Villegas, past President of ISSA-LA, and hands-on managers at MUFG Union Bank, Toyota, and SCENEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24685 April 23, Irvine -- Kickstart Your Startup [Presented by Total-Apps]. Join Tech in Motion OC for another exciting event! We'll have startup pitches, demos and networking at the Institute for Innovation in Irvine near UCINEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24671 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24630 April 26, Los Angeles -- Drone Flying . Learn to fly a drone, before they take over the world! That might seem a little dramatic, but people everywhere are redefining business and hobbies with the help of drones - from professional photographers, to big wave surfers, right through to Amazon and GoogleNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24672 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24631 April 28, Irvine -- Impact of Oil Prices: Current Risks and Rewards. OC Tech Alliance. Oil reserves are soaring and prices have tumbled. But what about the squeeze on marginal producers, oil services industry jobs and capital investment? Are OC firms winners or losers? From transportation fuels to plastics and feedstocks to chemicals, petroleum products are found in nearly everything we use todayNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24675 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, Culver City -- LA Ad Tech: Investing in Ad Tech. According to investment bank Coady Diemar Partners, ad tech M&A from January-October 2014 totaled $3.8 billion. LUMA Partners estimates there were 82 significant ad tech acquisitions last year with expected continued consolidation in 2015. What's the temperature check on investing in the ad tech sector - are investors cooling off or just getting started? What segments are attracting the most attention and what's lost its edge? These are a just a few of the questions we'll be exploring in this panel discussion that brings together VC's active in the ad tech space. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24647 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.. 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24634 April 29, Irvine -- Evo Speaker Series Kickoff - What to Consider When Choosing a Business Partner. Picking a business partner is like getting married without the sex. Should you pick a friend who you know? Should you pick someone you have worked with but don’t know well? How do you asses a potential business partner? How do your strengths and weaknesses impact your decision process? 650f VC-backed startups fail because of the teamNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24680 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.. 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/. 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, Los Angeles Westside -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharpNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24649 April 30, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos,online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24655 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.. 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.. 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.. 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24639 May 1, Westlake Village -- Start Up Weekend Conejo Valley. Start Up Weekend is coming to the Conejo Valley. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where developers, designers and business development folks come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend. It is a great opportunity to test startup ideas, meet potential co-founders, build the community in the Conejo Valley and launch your next startupNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24673 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, Irvine -- USC Innovation Coast Conference. USC Marshall Center for Global Innovation's Innovation Coast Conference THE 2015 INNOVATION COAST CONFERENCE & COMPETITION Connecting Innovative Companies Large and SmallNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24646 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 May 6, Hollywood -- LA Games Conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24492 May 7, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs Breakfast. Recruitment and Compensation - Mark J. Landay, Managing Director of Dynamic Synergy, a premier retained executive recruitment firm, will lead our discussion on current trends in compensation, including current ranges, and best practice recruitment programs. Mark will also share recruitment secrets and participate in an informative Q&A. This event is limited to qualified CEOs & CFOs, and invited guests only. Confirmed invitation required.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24645 May 13, Aliso Viejo -- What's In Your Backyard? The Benefits of Manufacturing in CA. OC Tech Alliance. With the increasing costs of labor, transportation, and other off shore factors, leading technology companies are evaluating “where should we be manufacturing for competitive advantage?”NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24676 May 14, Los Angeles -- Broads Circle 2015 Events Presents Money & Power Events: Open to the Public on MAY 14: Advantage Women: Targeting Government and Business Opportunities for Women Luxe Sunset Hotel, Los Angeles. Event Producer & Moderator: TRACY WILLIAMS President & CEO, Olmstead Williams Communications Keynote: KRISTEN ALLISON President & CEO, Burnham Benefits Insurance Services Panelist: DONNA J. DAVIS Regional Administrator for Region IX, SBA. 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