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The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, and also included Norwest Venture Partners and Trinity Ventures, along with others. The company said it has now raised $36.M in funding. ZIRX is based in San Francisco, and also offers its services in Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63753 AssetAvenue Joins Real Estate Accelerator ---- Los Angeles-based AssetAvenue, the online, peer-to-peer lending site focused on commercial real estate loans, said today that it has been selected to participate in a real estate focused accelerator, backed by the National Association of Realtors. The company said it was selected to participate in the 2015 class of REach, a growth technology accelerator program sponsored by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). AssetAvenue is led by David Manshoory. The company helps to arrange bridge and other loans ranging from $250,000 to $25 million, aimed at purchasing commercial real estate, including office buildings, industrial properties, shopping centers and apartment buildings. Hollywood Software Buys Digital Cinema Systems, Inc. ---- Woodland Hills-based Hollywood Software, a developer of enterprise software used by studios, independent movie distributors, and exhibitors to run their distribution and exhibition businesses, said it has acquired Digital Cinema Systems, Inc., a provider of motion picture playback systems. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Digital Cinema Systems develops the FilmStore, a digital cinema playback solution. Wallaby Rolls Apple Watch App ---- Pasadena-based < b>Wallaby Financial--which is now part of Bankrate--said Tuesday that it has launched a new app for the Apple Watch. Wallaby said the new app--Wallaby for Apple Watch--lets Apple Watch users optimize the credit card rewards for each of their purchases. The new app also helps users check on their credit card purchases and see credit card recommendations. Wallaby is led by Matthew Goldman. Green Dot Gets Mobile Gelocation Patent ---- Pasadena-based Green Dot, the prepaid debit card provider, reported Tuesday that it has been issued U.S. Patent No. 8,989,778, covering secure and private location sharing for location-aware mobile communication devices. Green Dot said the patent relates to its use of geolocation for creating customized user experiences, as well as for risk management and fraud prevention. The patent names Samuel H. Altman, Nicholas T. Sivo, Mark Jacobstein, Brian R. Knapp, James F. Potter, and Thomas B. Pernikoff as inventors, and was filed by Green Dot way back in July of 2007. Green Dot was represented by Arent Fox LLP in the patent filing. Upfront Ventures Re-Ups On Appointment Booking Site MyTime ---- Los Angeles-based venture investor Upfront Ventures has lead another round in San Francisco-based online appointment booking site MyTime, as part of a $9.25M Series B. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=63752 Kareo Rolls Out Updated Software ---- Irvine-based medical practice management software developer Kareo, led by Dan Rodrigues, said Tuesday that it has launched the next generation of its cloud-based software for outsourced billing. The company said its Kareo Medical Billing now supports both web and mobile applications, adds customized reports, includes secure messaging, and many other features. Pricing on the new product was not announced. Kareo's investors include Greenspring Associates, OpenView Venture Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Stripes Group, Western Technology Investment, as well as Uber founder Travis Kalanick. Twigtale Finds $1M For Personalized, Therapeutic Books ---- Los Angeles-based startup Twigtale, a service which helps parents create personalized books to help kids through everything from giving up a pacifier to moving to a new home, said yesterday that it has raised $1M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by HBS Angels and the Tech Coast Angels, and also included Larry Paige and Lucy Southworth, Anne Wojcicki, Wendi Murdoch and Ivanka Trump. Twigtale's service uses expertly crafted, personalized books which the company says "make each child the hero of his or her story" and cover such challenging childhood transitions as moving, having a new sibling and trips to the doctor. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=63750 CallFire Shifts Execs ---- Santa Monica-based CallFire, which offers up cloud-based text and voice communications services, said today that it has shifted the roles of two of its founders. The company said that TJ Thinakaran, Co-Founder and COO, has become Chief Services Officer for the company, and that Punit Shah, Co-Founder and CIO, will become Chief Product Officer. The company said the changes will allow Thinakaran to increase his focus on partner relationships, and will allow Shah to expand beyond his current role in managing the company's internal business intelligence and data warehouse to help in its product development and strategy. CallFire is led by Ron Burr. Disney Accelerator Connects Robot Startup, New Star Wars Movie ---- In one of the first concrete examples of the benefit of participating in the local Disney Accelerator, one of the first companies to participate in the TechStars driven program in Los Angeles--Sphero--is apparently behind the cool, rolling robot, BB-8, which is heavily featured in the upcoming Star Wars movie. 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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 Lead Web Applications Engineer, Pasadena, Wallaby Financial http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5639 IT Support and Help Desk (Part-Time), Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5638 Director of Marketing - Master of Online (Multiple States), Santa Monica, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5623 Senior Sourcing Analyst for IT Infrastructure Services (Multiple States), Santa Monica, Ramprate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5626 VP of Business Development (Multiple States), Los Angeles, RampRate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5632 Telecom Negotiations and Sourcing Analyst (Multiple States), Los Angeles, Ramprate http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5630 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 04/21/15 Twigtale $1.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63750 04/20/15 InAuth $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63747 04/17/15 Fliptu $1.2M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63746 04/16/15 Acorns Grow Inc $23.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63710 04/16/15 Procore Technologies $30.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63707 04/13/15 Dubb $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63696 04/13/15 Ichor Medical Systems $85.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63695 04/09/15 Conversion Logic, Inc.FKA Data Cloud $4.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63599 04/07/15 Kyriba $21.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63591 04/06/15 Mojix $14.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63573 04/01/15 aTyr Pharma $76.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63461 03/31/15 Asset Avenue $11.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63458 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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.. 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 conservatio. 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24684 April 22, Thousand Oaks -- High School Robotics Teams from Ventura County FIRST is the largest national robotics competitions of its kind at the high school level. Students have only six weeks to design, build, program, and test a robot to perform against a field of competitors. The game, the rules and the robot specifications are different every year. This year, the game was Recycle Rush. Recycle Rush is a recycling-themed game played by two alliances of three robots each. During the 2.5 minute match, robots score points by stacking totes on scoring platforms, capping those stacks with recycling containers, and properly disposing of pool noodles, representing litter.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24689 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 SCE. 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, ScottxScott. 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 SCE. 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 UCI. 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 Google. 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 today. 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. . 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 team. 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, Thousand Oaks -- The Robot Doctor Wil. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24690 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 sharp. 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 shar. 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 startup. 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 Small. 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, Thousand Oaks -- Cloud Computing and Related State, Federal, or International Laws presented by IEEE Buenaventura Computer Society Chapter. The seminar will expand upon privacy and applicable rules and guidelines. Mr. Atrizadeh will discuss both search engine and social networking privacy and their risks and benefits. He will also discuss the various types of cloud computing (e.g., Saas, PaaS, IaaS), how to protect personal information online, and the applicable state, federal or international laws. Our Speaker Salar Atrizadeh, Esq. is the principal and founder of the Law Offices of Salar Atrizadeh. He is licensed to practice law in the State of California, District of Columbia, and the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24691 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.. 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?”. 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24555 May 14, Westlake Village -- IEEE Buenaventura Spring Mixer “Rising Stars and Old Nebulas in Blue Jeans” celebrating Levi Strauss's patent of the blue jeans issued 142 years ago. Join us and see what everyone is up to! We are creating a moment for everyone to just chill and relax among fellow engineers in the cool and hip setting of the CLU’s new Huddle Entrepreneurial Center in Westlake Village. We designed a fun and easy going experience for you! You are the guest of the BV Section. No fee for entrance, parking, food or drinks. Zak Cohen, our emcee, will be providing one of his famous brief but truly humorous presentations on what happened on the same day a long time ago. This year, Zak will share some unique insights into the patent of the blue jeans by Levi Strauss 142 years ago!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24688 May 19, Santa Ana -- Intellectual property has become an increasingly critical element in the new product development, introduction, and commercialization process. PDMA SoCal is pleased to announce an evening with Dr. Anurag Bist, founder and CEO of AshmarIP, a leading intellectual property research and consulting firm. For further details check http://www.pdma.org/p/ca/vi/sid=538.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24485 May 20, Irvine -- The Changing Revenue Reporting Landscape: Are You on Stable Ground?.OC Tech Alliance. As regulators continue to step up scrutiny of financial statements, the clock is ticking toward implementation of the new converged revenue standards. Everyone – businesses, audit firms and consulting advisors – are evaluating what it will take for companies to remain compliant today and when the new standards take effect. This presentation will help financial executives ensure they keep pace with the current level of oversight as well as increase understanding of the new revenue recognition rules and how they might affect company strategy, processes and practices.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24677 May 21, Pomona -- H2O TECHCONNECT H2O TECHCONNEC Matchmaking & User Conference. The H2O TECHCONNECT Matchmaking & User Conference is designed to help the Innovation and Technology Community learn how to use the H2O TECHCONNECT Platform to "CONNECT" with innovation and technology community members, FORM virtual teams, FIND research partners, DISCOVER new technologies, DISCUSS ideas, FIND grant and funding partners, PARTICIPATE in pilot programs, CREATE prototypes, DISCOVER experts and resources, and COMMERCIALIZE your technology. 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