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We Create Demand. --Reliam- Leaders of Internet Application Management --Find a PR firm in socalTECH's Service Provider Directory --La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Software Development Engineer, Pasadena, Oben --Seeking Technical Program Manager for Oben out of IdeaLab, Pasadena, Oben --Lead Web Applications Engineer, Pasadena, Wallaby Financial --IT Support and Help Desk (Part-Time), Santa Monica, RampRate --Director of Marketing - Master of Online (Multiple States), Santa Monica, RampRate --Senior Sourcing Analyst for IT Infrastructure Services (Multiple States), Santa Monica, Ramprate RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- KeyInfo, Wilcon:Fiber Ring Connectivity For LA and Ventura County Key Information Systems, Inc. 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For more information about the KeyInfo fiber ring, please visit our website at: http://keyinfo.com/solutions-we-build/Connectivity/fiber/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CurbStand Launches On Android ---- Los Angeles-based CurbStand, the developer of mobile, valet parking apps which is led by Serge Gojkovich, said this morning that it has launched its app on Android. CurbStand--which lets users find, pay, and tip for valet parking all via their mobile phone-- said that it will offer its first time Android app users free parking as part of the launch, with the promo code Android. CurbStand offers up directions to local valet parking, and features such as notifying valet attendants of a car request, and all mobile payments instead of cash. The company partners with parking operators and businesses in Los Angeles, Miami, along with Ft. Lauderdale, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Boston and Denver. D-Link Rolls Out Wi-Fi Cameras Via Walmart ---- Fountain Valley-based D-Link reports today that it has rolled out three of its Wi-Fi cameras at Walmart. D-Link said its product is now available in over 1,000 Walmart stores. D-Link said its three cameras--which are aimed at the do-it-yourself (DIY) home and small business security market--let users view a live video surveillance feed from their smartphone, tablet, or PC. The device range from $79.99 to $169.99. Tealium Reports Growth ---- San Diego-based software developer Tealium, which develops software used to manage enterprise "tags", those snippets of codes used for tracking advertising, marketing, analytics, and other efforts, said today that it had 100% growth in the first quarter of 2015. The company did not disclose any actual revenue numbers. The company said it saw 100 percent organic sales growth, and a customer renewal rate of 127 percent. The company recently raised $30.7M in funding from Georgian Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, and others. Tocagen Adds Venture Capitalist To Board ---- San Diego-based cancer therapeutics developer Tocagen said this morning that it has added David R. Parkinson, M.D., a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, to its board of directors. Parkinson has also previously been at Amgen and Novargtis, and was chief of the Investigational Drug Branch at the National Cancer Institute. Parkinson also is on the boards of Threshold Pharmaceuticals and Cerulean Pharma Inc. and had previously been on the boards of Facet Biotech and Ambit Biosciences Corporation, before both of those companies were acquired. Tocagen is initially focusing on treating an aggressive type of brain cancer, recurrent High Grade Glioma (HGG). Vroozi Names Executive ---- Los Angeles-based Vroozi, a developer of cloud-based procurement software, said this morning that it has named Michael Jud as the company's Senior Director of Product Evangelist. Jud as previously at SAP, and also served at i2i, and has 15 years of experience in the industry. Vroozi said Jud will help strengthen its mobile procurement platform and help evangelize it businesses. Vroozi is led by Steve Olds. Universal Electronics Wins TiVo ---- Santa Ana-based Universal Electronics reports this morning that it has scored a big win with TiVo, and will supply remote controls to TiVo's customers in the U.S. and Canada. Universal Electronics said it will directly supply the TiVo "peanut" remotes to TiVo service providers in the U.S. and Canada. The deal is an expansion of a prior deal between Universal Electronics and TiVo for those same remotes in Europe. Financial details ofthe win were not announced. Muppets Take Over YouTube Space LA ---- In a big outreach to a new generation of fans, The Muppets are in the midst of launching a number of collaborative projects with YouTube celebrities, featuring such characters as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and many others. According to Disney-owned The Muppets Studio and LA's YouTube Space, they are releasing a number of collaborative videos out of YouTube's Marina Del Rey studio, with such YouTube celebrities as Jake Roper, Mike Tompkins, Matthew Santoro, Lindsey Stirling, and many others. 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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.. 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 14, Costa Mesa -- May Workshop: Get Funded - How to Land A Big Check For Your Startup. Entrepreneurs spend countless hours chasing investors for their treasure. But why do so few start ups get funded? In this highly interactive and action-oriented workshop, participants will be challenged to figure out what’s holding back investment into their companies and work collaboratively to build an action plan to land a big check. Our speaker David Ochi - UCI Irvine Blackstone LaunchPad.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24701 May 14, Irvine -- Cleantech Leaders Conference The full-day event will focus on sustainability and innovative ways to conserve water and prevent pollution. Environmentalists, inventors and green venture capitalists will all be in attendance and networking. Some speakers include: Marjolein Helder CEO Plant-e; Jerry Yudelson Past president of the Green Building Initiative (GBI); Jeff Brain CEO of Ciralight Global, Inc; Mayor Miguel Pulido Mayor of Santa Ana.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24703 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. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24698 May 20, Los Angeles -- eXathon. Early X Foundation. Creating 100 New Business Opportunities In One Day.On May 20 the Early X Foundation will present IP Assets for commercialization from three of the Federal Government’s largest and most important national research laboratories. The event’s one-day goal: Create 100 new business opportunities. Email [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24700 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.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24662 May 21, 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. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24699 May 28, Irvine -- SMART Worker A leader in the Internet of Things movement, Calit2, from the start, has developed and integrated technology into devices and applications for improving our daily lives. When President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, Calit2 saw an opportunity to apply its IoT and people-centric approach, and launched a Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance for Research and Training (SMART). SMART’s vision: to employ technology to empower skilled workers with greater autonomy and decisionmaking responsibilities, resulting in more energy-efficient, productive and safer factories.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24693 May 28, Los Angeles -- K.C. Choi, the VP of Hewlett Packard, will discuss The New Style of IT: The “perfect storm” implications of cloud, big data, mobility and security on next generation computing technologies and software defined data centers. HP’s rethinking and reinvention of the computer, aka "The Machine". And an update on HP’s separation into two firms, and “what’s in it for customers”. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24686 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by: TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments in and Acquisitions of Growing Software Companies Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. 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