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(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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --NantHealth In Precision Medicine Deal In London --Advantage Sales and Marketing Buys Atlas Technology Group --Mojix Acquires TierConnect --CallFire's FireText Integrates with Freshdesk --Disney Accelerator Grad Sphero Finds $45M MARKETPLACE --Deloitte --Stradling --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency --Safire Partners Executive Search --Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Techstars Associate (Finance, Development, Marketing, Design, Operations), Los Angeles, Techstars --QA Lead, Santa Monica, Beautycounter --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 RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator Local branding agency launches a new design-centric accelerator program. 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Atlas Technology Group helps retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers improve their product sales in stores. Advanced Sales and Marketing is led by Tanya Domier. Mojix Acquires TierConnect ---- Los Angeles-based Mojix, the developer of RFID-based wireless sensors, said it has acquired TierConnect, which develops connected enterprise applications. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. TierConnect was based in Michigan. Mojix said that it will add over 100 software engineers to the company as part of the acquisition, including TierConnect's two founders, Gus Rivera and Terrence Crown. Mojix is led by Ramin Sadr. The two companies said they have been jointly deploying their products in the area of supply chain management and worker safety in oil and gas, inventory management in retail, asset tracking in IT environments, and in the healthcare area. Both companies say they are part of the "Internet of things" market. CallFire's FireText Integrates with Freshdesk ---- FireText, the UK-based SMS marketing service whici s now owned by Santa Monica--based CallFire, said this week that it has integrated its software for customer support software provider Freshdesk, allowing companies to interact with their customers via texting. FireText said the integration allows companies to add text message to their customer service efforts, letting them update, notify, and stay in touch with customers via SMS. FireText says it already offers up similar texting support integration with Constant Contact and Eventbrite. Disney Accelerator Grad Sphero Finds $45M ---- Sphero, the Disney Accelerator company known for developing smartphone connected, robotic balls, has scored a big funding round--in part thanks to its involvement with the accelerator. Sphero, which was part of the first class of the Los Angeles-based startup accelerator last fall, said Tuesday that it raised $45M in the funding round, which was led by Mercato Partners, and also included The Walt Disney Company and other strategic investors. Sphero's technology is behind the new, star wars robot, BB-8. Sphero is based in Boulder, Colorado. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Deloitte In the United States, Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries have 65,000 professionals with a single focus: Serving our clients and helping them solve their toughest problems. 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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, San Diego -- Histogen Founder Keynote at Women in Technology Series. Please join the EvoNexus Industry Leaders Series SIG as we continue our three-part series on Women in Technology! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from another highly successful woman as she discusses her experience in leadership and the technology industry. Our first event featured a keynote by Maria Stipp, President of EcoATM. This series will continue to feature keynotes by, Dr. Tina Nova of Illumnia and Dr. Gail Naughton of Histogen. Learn moreNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24749 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 8, San Luis Obispo -- Softec TechBrew - IoT and Big Data: Recently, Internet of Things (IoT) has trumped Big Data as a buzzword, but where would the Internet of Things be today without Big Data? Is there such a thing as “small data”? Does size matter? Three CalPoly affiliates, Lara, Julie and Rachel, will address these questions during Tech Brew and discuss: Traditional Databases (Lara), Big Data 101 (Julie),Use Case: How Big Data might bring value to Your business (Rachel) Come out to Tech Brew on June 8th at 5pm for networking and 6pm to hear about these data things.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24747 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 17, Thousand Oaks -- Climate Change Impacts and Reforms Roundtable & Open Forum. Clean Technology Council. David Pollock, Council member of the City of Moorpark moderates a panel review of how the state, local governments and residents are responding to climate change through legislation, adaptation and planning. The panel will focus on legislation, economics, agriculture and transportation. The special Clean Technology Council workshop includes a wine tasting mixer, refreshments and parking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24742 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 18, Carson -- Connecting Women To Power Toro Tank: Enter the Toro Tank Boot Camp and Competition hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills Entrepreneurial Institute for the opportunity to audition, pitch your business idea, and win access to funding and business resources that could help turn your dream into a million dollar reality.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24743 June 19, Camarillo -- Getting Things Done - Fundamentals - Level 1. Camarillo Public Library. This initial implementation of GTD involves the critical distinctions of the five steps of workflow mastery: capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage. It focuses on the necessity of capturing all potentially meaningful inputs into trusted tools (e.g. the in-tray), the executive decisions required to clarify their nature and generate actions and outcomes (clearing inputs and backlogs), the primary and discreet categories for organizing information and reminders, the procedure for integrated orientation (review), and how to optimize one’s system to make priority choices. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24746 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 June 23, Costa Mesa -- End the Post-Market Money Pit: How Early Moves Can Please Regulators, Payers, and Your Investors: Evolving observational research requirements, regulations, and payer expectations are redrawing the road map for global market access. How can organizations plan ahead to create clinical programs that meet pre-market and post-market needs while suppressing costs?. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24733 June 23, 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/24545 June 24, Westwood -- First Look LA: First Look L.A. supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique culture in Southern California, while furthering L.A.s position as a center for start-ups and emerging technology. In addition to the presenters, venture capitalists and early stage angel investors attend the event, along with local elected officials, business leaders and senior administrators from local universities.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24724 June 25, Culver City -- Mobile Strategy & Development. AITP-LA. Your organization should already have mobile functionality and a mobile presence. How should your company best address its mobile needs, or improve upon its existing mobile presence or deployment? A panel of Los Angeles area experts will discuss the impetus for going mobile, and how they mapped out and executed upon this need for their own firms. Elements include business needs, analytics, requirements gathering, developing technical specs, platform needs, building teams, and the tradeoffs and pitfalls of farming out the development work. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24716 June 27, Playa Vista -- Big Data Day LA 2015. Join us and countless others for the third annual Big Data Day LA, held in none other than Los Angeles, of course! Big Data Day LA is the largest conference of its kind as well as the only free big data conference in Southern California, packed with informational speakers. This year will feature talks from City of Los Angeles, Cloudera, Couchbase, Databricks, Datastax, Fandango, Hortonworks, LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, MapR, Microsoft, MongoDB, Netflix, Oracle, Teradata, Toyota and many more. This only happens once a year and tickets go fast, so don’t miss out. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24741 June 30, Camarillo -- Clay Clark Presents - Thrive: How To Move From Surviving To Thriving. Camarillo Public Library. Clay is the founder of Thrive15, serial entrepreneur, and the former "U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year" who has been described by the folks at Yahoo as the "Jim Carey of Entrepreneurship." As the result of his tireless tenacity and work ethic, he's been able to found or co-found several successful companies. Clay will teach specific action steps that have been proven to work in his own life and the lives of millionaire business owners around the world. 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