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Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Southern California Companies Raise $2.49 Billion In VC In Q2 ---- Southern California companies raised $2.49 billion in venture capital in Q2 of 2016, according to the latest numbers from the MoneyTree Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the National Venture Capital Association, and Thomson Reuters. The number for the quarter is the biggest amount raised in the region since the dot com boom, and a major bump over Q1's $957M. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/southern_california_companies_raise___49_billion_in_vc_in_q_/s-0066240.html DJI Taps AirMap For Drone Geofencing, Wildfire Avoidance ---- Drone maker DJI and Santa Monica-based drone mapping information provider AirMap said Thursday that the two are in a partnership, where DJI will use information from AirMap to help drone operators avoid wildfires. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/dji_taps_airmap_for_drone_geofencing_wildfire_avoidance/s-0066239.html Glaukos CFO Plans Retirement ---- Laguna Hills-based Glaukos, which develops medical products for treating glaucoma, said late Thursday that its CFO, Richard L. Harrison, is planning to retire. The company said it has initiated a search to replace Mr. Harrison, who will depart the company sometime in 2017. The company said Harrison is retiring to dedicate more time to family and personal interests. Harrison has been the CFO of Glaukos since 2008, starting from when it was still a small startup. IDrive Rolls Out Hybrid Backup Appliance ---- Los Angeles-based online backup provider IDrive Online Backup has launched a new product, a hybrid, backup alliance aimed at the business market. According to IDrive, its 4TB, hybrid backup product both backs up data locally, as well as backs up that same data to the cloud, in case of a disaster. IDrive said it will charge $1000 per year for the device, which includes 4TB of cloud backup space to match the local storage. SpaceX To Launch Cargo For NASA On Monday ---- The next launch for Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planned for Monday, in what NASA says will be the ninth Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency to the International Space Station. 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LABJ. Please join the Los Angeles Business Journal and San Fernando Valley Business Journal as we present our 2016 Mid-Year Economic Trends and Forecast. Our panel of regional experts from key industries in Southern California will take a look back at the first half of 2016, discuss the economic trends affecting the remainder of the year, and share their insights on where they feel the market is headed. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the conversation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25325 July 15, San Diego -- Office Hours @ CONNECT with Stradling. As a service to San Diego startup companies, CONNECT is partnering with Stradling, a full-service business law firm with broad resources to support the specific needs of emerging growth companies. Attorney Amit Singh will be in the CONNECT office on July 15 for private, pro bono meetings with entrepreneurs. Need a trained legal brain on an issue? Schedule a meeting today. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25334 July 16, Los Angeles -- Laurel and Wolf Tech Summit. The Laurel & Wolf Tech Summit brings together engineers and product managers for a day of compelling panels and discussions. Learn about technology, tools, and career development from top industry leaders.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25352 July 18, Torrance -- South Bay Monday Club. Networking group for investors and entrepreneurs. Email Fred Haney at [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25364 July 19, Los Angeles -- IBM Industry Hybrid Cloud Roadmap event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25357 July 19, Beverly Hills -- Women in LAVA & Golden Seeds Investor Night. Women in LAVA and Golden Seeds are excited to invite female founders (and companies with women in the C-Suite) seeking funding, to apply to an exclusive event with angel investors. This evening will provide a unique opportunity to meet and pitch key investors from the Golden Seeds network. Golden Seeds, one of the nation's most active early-stage investment firms, is focused on the vibrant opportunities of women-led businesses. Email Women In LAVA Committee [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25333 July 19, Los Angeles -- Los Angeles Advertising Professionals. Mix, mingle, and network with other advertising professionals. Find partners, meet new people, and do deals. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25375 July 19, Camarillo -- Why Your Business Isn't Being Found Online. City of Camarillo Public Library. Have you ever wondered why your business isn’t being found online when consumers are looking for the goods and services that you sell or produce? In this time of ever-changing search engine algorithms, we will discuss some of the most common local search marketing mistakes and provide solutions to help you fill the gaps. This talk by Steve James, a Business Development Manager with Rev Local, will help you learn how you can master these items, giving your business the best online advantage possible over your competitors. Rev Local is a premier full-service internet marketing partner to small, medium and large businesses globally. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25363 July 20, Irvine -- Tech Panel: Data Science. Join Tech in Motion for a Tech Panel discussion covering Data Science. Free event, great for networking within the community and learning something new. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25345 July 20, Los Angeles -- TechFire Presents a Fireside Chat with Gil Elbaz, Founder & CEO of Factual. A true success story here in the LA tech community, Gil Elbaz is the Founder & CEO of Factual, and was co-founder of Applied Semantics Inc. (ASI), developer of ASI's AdSense, which was acquired by Google. Gil is also Founding Partner at TenOneTen Ventures. Don't miss this very special TechFire fireside chat with Gil Elbaz on July 20 at Google LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25365 July 20, Santa Monica -- "TED-style" presentation with women entrepreneurs from Vow To Be Chic, TomboyX & Repurpose share their journeys to success. Panel of women leading networking orgs for entrepreneurs discuss how they can help you succeed.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25311 July 21, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs. LA CEOs Presents: "What Really Matters? A Practical Guide to Contract Negotiations." There are two terms/conditions litigated more than any other in all contracts. Come learn what they are and how to position your company to avoid litigation and prevail. Our discussion will be led by Bryan Cave, Partner Andrew Klungness. This FREE event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only. Confirmed RSVP required. No service providers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25318 July 21, Los Angeles -- LA Tech Happy Hour @ Codesmith. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25367 July 26, Newbury Park -- BioScience Alliance Backyard BBQ! Summer is here and since BSA’s goal is to stay connected with the community; we are planning a summer barbeque ("BSA Backyard BBQ") . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25335 July 26, Santa Monica -- LA Startup Night / #TechCoLA. Tech.Co and WeAreLATech are coming together to present the best local female-founded startups while celebrating the greater LA startup and tech community. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the top startup, sending them to compete at Tech.Co's Startup of the Year competition in September. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25366 July 27, San Diego -- MIT Enterprise Forum Wine Social. In just three weeks, we're hosting the best fundraising and networking event of the summer. The 13th annual Wine Social -- now with local craft beer! We've updated and expanded your favorite networking event with over 30 wineries -- many from Napa and Sonoma -- plus local breweries and sodas. The French Gourmet will feature specialty bites to perfectly match all the beverages. You can't top the location at the Birch Aquarium with its’ panoramic views of the ocean and La Jolla. Plus, mingle with top executives in San Diego all while raising important funds. Part proceeds will send a San Diego STEM teacher to learn important skills at MIT Cambridge to share with our local students.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25340 July 27, Riverside -- The Roadmap to Commercialization: Confirming Your Product. Tritech SBDC. Why is the right business model critical to your venture start-up’s success? Can a bad value proposition kill your business? How well do you really know your target customer? As a founder, your “Hero’s Journey” will be fraught with numerous obstacles, “uncertainty, fear and doubt”. This workshop series will help you determine and verify the right course for your start-up, raise your odds of being funded, and build a scalable, sustainable company. In this workshop, you will learn how to. ? 1.Search for and discover your best niche customers 2.Create the right value propositions to motivate their purchases of your product 3.Generate a fundable business model 4.Grow a sustainable and profitable company 5.Achieve an Optimal Exit Strategy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25320 July 27, Thousand Oaks -- 2nd Annual State of 805 Tech, Awards and Investor Panel! Please nominate members of the startups community for the awards. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25336 July 27, Pasadena -- HOLLYWOOD MEETS CHINA MEETS TECH. Speakers include: - Hollywood executives doing cross-border China deals - Dealmakers spearheading cross-border Hollywood-China transactions - Venture and angel investors - Founders of Startups and emerging companies in SoCal expanding to China KEYNOTE SPEAKER Henry Hsiao, Emerging Tech Innovations & Strategic Partnerships, Mattel with Rebecca Fannin, Founder/Editor, Silicon Drago. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25360 July 28, 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25264 July 28, Los Angeles -- Retirement Success for Women at Any Age! WITI. Join us as we host a panel of experts who will assist us in navigating the waters with regard to Financial Planning for the Future. Special attention will be paid to the unique considerations and concerns women must exercise to assure themselves of an optimal financially sound future. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25361 July 28, Los Angeles -- Startups In The Sky: Music Innovation Summit. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25368 July 30, Santa Monica -- Domain Startup Summit. Domain Startup Summit was established to unite the startup, domain branding and investment industries. This unified event platform will provide up-to-date industry information and partnerships that allow entrepreneurs to brand, develop and launch successful businesses. Domain Startup Summit 2016 is this summer’s #1 meeting place in Santa Monica, California to connect with investors, thought leaders, startups and the domain industry. Join us at the beautiful Cross Campus on July 30th and together we’ll inspire each other to take our business ideas and partnerships to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25232 July 30, Santa Monica -- Domain Startup Summit. The Domain Startup Summit was founded by Dwayne Walker and Jason Thompson who combined have extensive industry experience across Internet technology, startups and domain branding. Domain Startup Summit was established to unite the startup, domain branding and investment industries. This unified event platform will provide up-to-date industry information and partnerships that allow entrepreneurs to brand, develop and launch successful businesses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25369 August 1, Irvine -- Expressive Robotics - UCI Summer Academies in the Arts. Program and design in an artistic setting! Collaborate to create robotic projects by stimulating innovation through imaginative thinking. No programming skills required. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25256 August 3, La Jolla -- SDVG Summer Social 2016. Join the party to end the summer with 400+ of your SDVG friends! Spend an afternoon at the beautiful Scripps Seaside Forum and join SDVG for our Summer Social Beer Bash! Sample some of San Diego's best craft brews, along with plenty of great food, wine, spirits, live band, and La Jolla sunset. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25339 August 4, Irvine -- OCBC 2016 Economic Development Forum. Are you ready for social solutions to economic challenges? And what is government’s role in the new economy? Join OCBC for the 2016 Economic Development Forum, Innovating Businesses: The Sharing Economy. We’ll delve into the industries most affected by the rise of the sharing economy and understand how residents, local government, and traditional and non-traditional businesses can work together moving forward. The event will feature OCBC’s Dr. Wallace Walrod, who will provide a snapshot of the sharing economy locally, as well as panelists from UBER, LYFT, WeWork, and Airbnb (invited). 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