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In the age of the smartphone and social sharing, San Diego-based SportStream (www.sportstream.com) thinks it has figured out how to tap into that new world, and connect all that social activity with the media. We caught up with serial entrepreneur Derrick Oien, who is CEO of the company, to learn more. Tell us a little bit about this new startup? Derrick Oien: We started Sportstream three years ago. I was at MP3.com, and (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/how_sportstream_is_crowdsourcing/s-0059939.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instantly Taps Bourque As GM ---- Los Angeles-based Instant.ly, which is backed by Greycroft, Openview Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier, and DuPont Capital, has tapped startup veteran Carla Bourque as its new General Manager, Automated Sample, the company recently announced. Bourque had been the CEO of Smartify, the marketing automation and analytics company. Instantly offers up a service which helps brands access market research and sampling. Bourque also has served at Buddy Media, Say Media/Six Apart, Nielsen Online, Catalina Marketing, Rapt, and Jupiter Media Metrix. Instantly is led by Alan Gould. The company, until recently, was known as uSamp. Fandango Rolls Out Apple Watch App ---- Los Angeles-based movie site Fandango launched a new app for the Apple Watch today, letting users pull up barcoded movie tickets on the new Apple Watch, as well as other feature as directions to a theater, countdown-to-showtime clock, and more. Fandango said the Apple Watch app works in conjunction with Fandango's app on the iPhone. The app also includes movie trivia and facts, and will eventually include the ability to rate films. Fandango said the new app is available from the Apple Watch App Store as of this morning. Awesomeness TV Launches Millenial Mom Channel ---- Los Angeles-based AwesomenessTV disclosed Thursday that it is launching a brand new online video channel and brand focused on millenial mothers, called Awestruck. The new channell--which will be carried through YouTube, Facebook, and Verizon--will feature comedy, dramas, talk shows, and much more. AwesomenessTV is owned by Dreamworks Animation. XPRIZE Launches MOONBOTS Challenge ---- XPRIZE, the Marina Del Rey-based organization that is known for running competitions to spur innovation solutions to some of the world's biggest problems, has launched a new effort called the MOONBOTS Challenge. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/xprize_launches_moonbots_challenge/s-0059935.html Hulu, Turner Broadcasting Ink Deal For Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, TNT Titles ---- Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu and Turner Broadcasting said Thursday that the two are in their first licensing agreement between the companies, which will bring such titles as Robot Chicken, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Last Ship, and Murder in the First to Hulu's service. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The companies said that the multi-year licensing agreement will grant Hulu the exclusive SVOD rights to previous seasons of programming from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim as well as select current and upcoming series from TNT and TBS. The deal also covers upcoming TBS series Angie Tribeca, which the companies said will be available exclusively for streaming after its full run season on TBS. Ocho Opens Office In Los Angeles ---- Ocho, a New York-based developer of a mobile video messaging app which lets users share 8-second videos with each other, said Thursday that it has opened up a new office in Los Angeles. The company said it has hired Andy Schuon to head up the office. Schuon was most recently Chief Digital Officer at Ticketmaster/Live Nationa, and also had served as president of CBS Radio, and GM of Warner Bros. Records, and also founder of a music television channel with Vivendi-Universal and Sean "Diddy" Combs, in addition to serving at MTV, MTV2, and VH1. 3DR Ups Funding Round To $64M ---- 3DR, the drone manufacturer and technology developer, said this morning that it has raised its Series C funding to $64M, in an expansion beyond its initial, $50M funding. According to 3DR, the expansion was led by WestSummit Capital, and also included SanDisk Ventures and Atlantic Bridge Ventures, along with other investors. The new funding comes on top of the earlier, $50M funding, which came from Qualcomm Ventures, Foundry Group, True Ventures, OATV, Mayfield, and Shea Ventures. 3DR is based in Berkeley, but was founded and has major operations in San Diego. The company--better known as 3D Robotics--develops very widely used drone software and hardware. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63811 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Find A Web Hosting Provider For Your Startup Ever wonder who are the companies who are providing web sites for startups and fast growing technology companies in Southern California? 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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 -- Green LAVA, MWD, Cleantech Open and PortTech co-present “Pitching the Pitches” – a look at the summer’s best programs for learning the ways to engage a specific audience – investors or partners or customers. The Cleantech Open, MWD’s Matchmaking and Users, and PortTech’s Pitch are 3 of our local cleantech competitions that highlight pitching a concept, business model or technology to the people that can propel you to success. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24696 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 28, Los Angeles -- UCLA’s Smart Grid Energy Research Center or SMERC is hosting its Smart Grid Research and Demonstration Thought Leadership Forum to discuss research performed, technology developed, data analytics developed, initial lessons learned, and, the overall progress in the last 5 years since the region and the country embarked on various Smart Grid projects.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24695 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 1, Los Angeles -- Hosted by the UCLA Anderson Energy Management Group and UCLA Luskin, with support from the students at USC Marshall, the 2nd annual Energy Innovation Conference is the premier energy convention that brings together the leading executives, industry experts, and scholars from the southern California energy community in fields including solar, utility, battery storage, oil & gas, and energy policy to answer these questions and more.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24697 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, Westlake Village -- ACG 101 Aerospace, Defense & Private Aviation Panel. Southern California was home to the aviation industry even before the Spirit of St. Louis was built in San Diego for Charles Lindbergh. Today large and small companies based here serve the aerospace, defense and private aircraft markets worldwide. Our panelists Brad "Brick" Conners, CEO, Vaughn Management & Services; Brian Kirkdoffer, CEO, Clay Lacy Aviation; David Schmidt, President, Hartzell Aerospace.NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24692 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 20, La Jolla -- The Institute of the Americas presents the XXIV La Jolla Energy Conference invites thought leaders from across the hemisphere to present policy updates and outlooks on the key energy trends and issues for the Americas. In-depth analysis of energy trends and unparalleled exposure and networking for attendees and sponsors. via Green Lava. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24698 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. H2O TECHCONNECT is accelerating connections in technology for innovators, universities, investors, public agencies, entrepreneurs, advanced manufacturing, etc. all over the world.. 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