socaltech.com TechNews - Friday, May 22, 2015 Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsored by:
TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. Fetch Recruiting, Inc. (http://www.fetchrecruiting.com) Technical Recruiting for LA based Startups and High-Growth Companies Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --DIRECTV Launches Streaming TV App For Kids --RealD Files Patent Infringement Suit In Europe --Demand Media Shuffles Execs --Core Innovation Capital Backs Ripple Labs --Frost Data Capital Backs Maana For Big Data Search MARKETPLACE --Finalists Announced! EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 --La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator --Safire Partners Executive Search --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services 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------------------------------- VoltDB: Need Help Handling Fast Data? Launching a successful start-up takes more than just creating a product that solves today’s problems. You need competitive advantage. 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(More...) http://www.socaltech.com/directv_launches_streaming_tv_app_for_kids/s-0060333.html RealD Files Patent Infringement Suit In Europe ---- Los Angeles-based 3D movie projection technology developer RealD has filed a patent infringement suit in Paris, saying that a 3D manufacturer and cinema operator are infringing upon a European patent. RealD did not name the manufacturer and cinema operator. The company said the lawsuit was filed with the Paris First Instance Court, and covers European patent patent No. 2067066, entitled "Polarization Conversion Systems for Stereoscopic Projection". That patent was issued in ovember of 2014. Demand Media Shuffles Execs ---- Santa Monica-based Demand Media has had another shuffle in its executive ranks, saying late Thursday that it has named Brian Pike, currently its Chief Technology Officer, to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Demand Media said that Julie Campistron, who had been Executive Vice President, Media, will step down from the company, with Scott Boecker, Executive Vice President, Marketplaces, also leaving the company. Pike had joined Demand Media in November of 2014 from Rubicon Project, where he also served as CTO. The changes come as new Demand Media CEO Sean Moriarty continues to remake the company's executive suite. Pike had served with Moriarty back at Ticketmaster, where he also had served as CTO. Core Innovation Capital Backs Ripple Labs ---- Los Angeles-based fintech venture investor Core Innovation Capital has made another investment, this time in San Francisco-based payment technology developer Ripple Labs. Ripple announced the investment earlier this week, saying it had raised $28M for its real time payments technology for the finance and banking industry. Investors in the round included Los Angeles-based Core Innovation, along with IDG Capital partners, CME Group, and Seagate, AME Cloud Ventures, ChinaRock Capital Management, China Growth Capital, Wicklow Capital, and Bitcoin Opportunity Corp., Route 66 Ventures, RRE Ventures, Vast Ventures, and Venture 51. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=53111 Frost Data Capital Backs Maana For Big Data Search ---- San Juan Capistrano-based Frost Data Capital, the investment and incubation effort led by Stuart Frost, has backed Maana, the developer of a big data search engine technology. Maana said Wednesday that it raised $14M in a funding round, which came from Chevron Technology Ventures, ConocoPhillips Technology Ventures, Frost Data Capital, GE Ventures, and Intel Capital. Maana is based in Silicon Valley. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=61866 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Finalists Announced! EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Buy your tickets now to see who will take home top honors at this year’s Greater Los Angeles Awards Gala on June 16, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Recognized globally in 145 cities and 60 countries, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. These business leaders were selected by an independent panel of judges. Collectively, these 24 finalist companies employ close to 17,000 people. On average, they have increased their workforce by more than 63% and have grown their revenues by 81% over the last two years. To see the full list of finalists and purchase tickets for the Awards Gala, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/EOYFINALISTS. Please join us in congratulating these inspiring leaders on social media using #EOYGLA. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator Local branding agency launches a new design-centric accelerator program. We help you streamline the launch of your startup by offering world-class branding, product strategy, user-experience design, rapid-prototyping technology, mentorship, and access to early stage investment all under one roof! Contact us to setup a meet and greet today. 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We are always interested in meeting new candidates and potential clients, so feel free to email our Managing Partner, Todd Gitlin at [email protected]. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Software Development Engineer, Pasadena, Oben http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5641 Seeking Technical Program Manager for Oben out of IdeaLab, Pasadena, Oben http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5640 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 05/19/15 Karma $0.8M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=64203 05/19/15 Mobcrush $4.9M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=64202 05/18/15 Agribotix $0.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=64077 05/13/15 Silversheet $2.9M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=64056 05/12/15 Wag $2.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63998 05/05/15 Incentive $1.7M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63865 05/04/15 NeuroVigil $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63860 05/01/15 BigRentz, Inc. $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63858 04/29/15 Seven Lakes Technologies $20.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63853 04/28/15 Nestigator, LLC $3.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63820 04/28/15 Access Integrated Healthcare $8.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63818 04/27/15 Predixion Software, Inc. $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63817 04/27/15 Ferris $2.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63816 04/23/15 3D Robotics $15.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63811 04/23/15 PingThings $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63810 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 May 27, Irvine -- Tech Demos & Drinks (Tech in Motion). Join Tech in Motion Orange County – OC’s largest tech meetup, for another free event featuring live demos! How does tech get you moving? GitMoving: Demos & Drinks will feature companies that have tech products, software, apps that get us moving. Think robots, drones, apps, and athletic equipment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24711 May 27, Los Angeles -- LEVERAGING GLOBAL MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Join UPS and the Port of Long Beach as we moderate two panels discussing global market opportunities, supply chain efficiencies, risk mitigation and port operations. Are you looking for a growth strategy? This informative half-day workshop will assist you in doing business in global markets and provide tools and information necessary for your success. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24737 May 28, San Diego -- Fintech Glocbl Expo & Crowdfunding Real Estate Summit: The Second Annual Fintech Global Expo is a deep dive into the innovation occurring within the fintech industry, with new data releases, a press conference for lending fintech analysts and reporters, special sessions devoted to retail investors and much more. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24738 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 May 29, Los Angeles -- Idean UX Happy Hour. Idean is excited to join the LA UX community, and is bringing together UX designers, product managers, entertainment professionals, and technology experts by hosting a Happy Hour on Friday, May 29th at their beautiful West Hollywood Studio. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24726 May 29, San Diego -- Fintech Glocbl Expo & Crowdfunding Real Estate Summit: The Second Annual Fintech Global Expo is a deep dive into the innovation occurring within the fintech industry, with new data releases, a press conference for lending fintech analysts and reporters, special sessions devoted to retail investors and much more. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24739 June 3, Santa Monica -- Women in LAVA: Building your Team / HR. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24720 June 3, Los Angeles -- Tech and the California Economy: Is the Future in the Code? UCLA Forecast. The information age is upon us and will continue to disrupt old ways of doing things and replace them with new digitally driven processes. Will this transformation be like the Industrial Revolution, painful but ultimately democratizing by increasing incomes and leisure time for the vast majority of Americans, or will it further inequality and continue to hollow out the middle class? These key questions will be discussed as part of the June quarterly update of the Anderson Forecast Conference. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24717 June 4, Los Angeles -- Information Security Summit. The premier Information Systems Security Event in Los Angeles. The Summit is known for its groundbreaking keynotes and speakers, and this year will be no exception, with Internationally Renowned Security Technologist and Author Bruce Schneier, David Kennedy, Ira Winkler, Matthew Prince, Aaron Turner, John Dickson, Jerry Hoff, Jim Manico, and Marcus Ranum amongst the line-up of featured keynotes and speakers.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24707 June 4, Aliso Viejo -- OCTANe Firsty – Members Only: Firsty is an OCTANe Program that focuses on networking and relationship building. It brings together the Orange County technology ecosystem, consisting of executive leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, academicians, and strategic advisors. Firsties are free to attend and new this year, only offered to OCTANe members and sponsors. It is non-hosted, however appetizers and discounted drinks will be available.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24730 June 4, Century City -- Global LAVA: CUBA AS A NEW MARKETPLACE Global LAVA is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an exciting event exploring one of the hottest topics in the entrepreneurial and investment communities: 'CUBA AS A NEW MARKETPLACE.' Learn from truly remarkable speakers and mingle with globally-minded peers at this not to be missed gathering!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24721 June 6, El Segundo -- Canadarm2 and Beyond. Meeting hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (www.theiet.org)featuring a talk and interactive discussion on the Canadarm2 and the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), a self-relocatable robotic system that can move end-over-end to reach many parts of the Space Station in an inchworm-like movement. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24718 June 6, Santa Monica -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop: LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providers. You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 25 slots open in our workshop. LAVA members will receive first preference, but membership is not necessary to be accepted. Members are free; non-members $50.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24722 June 9, Aliso Viejo -- OCTANe: How to Attract, Engage and Reward Emerging Professionals In today’s ever-changing competitive environment for talent, it’s more important than ever to capture the interest and engagement of key Millennial and Gen-Y professionals. In this session you’ll learn how to attract, engage and reward these emerging candidates and employees.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24731 June 10, Santa Monica -- LAVA eCommerce: Architecting the Payments Platform A new Strategic Interest Group will focus on issues relating to Startups in the eCommerce and AdTech spaces. The event is focused on marketplaces, saas, and ecommerce companies. The topic is architecting the payments platform; managing compliance, what to consider, pitfalls to avoid, high growth scenarios, planning for scalability etc.... See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24723 June 10, Irvine -- Boardroom Next Practices Summit: Emerging trends and strategies for boards path to Independent board directorship multi-generational and multi-cultural board effectiveness beyond governance- the value creation board. Speakers include OCTANe board members Fred Thiel of Local Corporation and Carey Ransom of Payoff.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24740 June 15, Hollywood -- Join us for Build Tour LA: A one-day event featuring Microsoft experts, key announcements, demos, and Windows 10 deep dives for apps and web. https://losangeles.build15.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24710 June 16, Center Club -- 2015 Orange County Ophthalmology Technology Summit: Orange County is the single most technology rich epicenter for ophthalmology technology. The purpose of the Orange County Ophthalmology Technology Summit meeting is to create a local forum where leading ophthalmology technologists, researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs can come together to discuss current industry trends, unmet clinical needs, and new business opportunities all to fuel the ophthalmology ecosystem in Orange County, California. The program highlight includes co-chair Jim Mazzo’s interview with Actavis CEO and President, Brent Saunders. Over the course of his career, Brent Saunders, has logged more than a $100 Billion worth of mergers under his belt. Actavis recently acquired Allergan for $66 Billion. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24732 June 18, Santa Monica -- IDEAS Forum. Presented by the Tel Aviv University, IDEAS Los Angeles is an event where the thought leaders connect and collaborate. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24653 June 18, Santa Monica -- 2015 IDEAS LA. Presented by the Tel Aviv University, IDEAS Los Angeles is an event where the thought leaders connect and collaborate. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24654 June 18, Los Angeles -- IDEAS Los Angeles. First Annual IDEAS Los Angeles Conference to unite leaders from Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv creating innovation in the technology & entertainment space. DEAS Los Angeles (Israel Digital Entrepreneur Arts and Science) is a full-day event that exists as a space where thought leaders and innovative companies can come together to share ideas and collaborate. IDEAS Los Angeles offers members a creative and customizable itinerary including multiple renowned keynote speakers, interactive technology experiences, expert panel discussions, start-up presentations, and much, much more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24560 June 20, San Diego -- Whether you are a beginner newbie who needs hand-holding on all things computer, to the intermediate self-starter entrepreneur who needs some new tools, to you entirely tuned-in code toads looking to learn jQuery, we have it all for you! For more information see "http://sandiego.geekgirltechcon.com/";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24605 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. Safire Partners (http://www.safirepartners.com). SoCal-based executive search for emerging growth companies Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (http://www.binarypulse.com). 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