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To Reformulate Products --BlackLine Taps Zuora For Chief Customer Officer --Lytx Adds New Mobile Fleet Tracking Features --Activision's Skylanders Now Available As 3D Printed Figures --DNAe Gets $51.9M Contract For DNA Sequencing Technology --DreamHost Upgrades Email Support MARKETPLACE --The 31st Annual 2016 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium - 10/13/2016 --TriNet - HR Services --Binary Pulse Technology Marketing --Stradling --Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency RECENT JOB POSTINGS RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Call For Innovators - LAVA Meet The VC The 8th annual conference will showcase 80 of the hottest early stage and emerging growth technology, life sciences and clean-tech innovators along with presentations from 30 Venture and Angel Investors. 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To Reformulate Products ---- Los Angeles-based eco-friendly products company The Hoenst Company says it is reformulating its products, to remove the use of sodium laurel sulfate, an ingredient that the company had pledged to avoid, but had managed to be used in a number of its products. The reformulation effort came after pressure by the Wall Street Journal, which tested The Honest Co.'s products in a investigative report earlier this year. http://www.socaltech.com/honest_co_to_reformulate_products/s-0067411.html BlackLine Taps Zuora For Chief Customer Officer ---- Los Angeles-based BlackLine said this morning that it has named Karen Flathers as the company's new Chief Customer Officer. Flathers was previously Vice President, Global Field Operations at Zuora, and also has served at Aclara and SAP. BlackLine said Flathers will oversee oversee the day-to-day functions of its Implementations, Support, Customer Success and Product Training departments. BlackLine said Flathers had helped Zuora transition from a "start-up to a pre-IPO mentality." BlackLine is reportedly getting set to file its own IPO, according to reports last week. http://www.socaltech.com/blackline_taps_zuora_for_chief_customer_officer/s-0067410.html Lytx Adds New Mobile Fleet Tracking Features ---- San Diego-based Lytx, which develops video-based driver tracking systems under the DriveCam name, said it has rolled out new enhancements to its products, to add the ability to identify more unsafe driving behaviors. According to Lytx, the upgrades include two new triggers, including identifying when drivers fail to complete to complete a stop at a stop sign (rolling stop), and links to a third-party roll-stability system, which can indicate when drivers speed and/or road conditions are inconsistent with the load a driver is hauling. The company says it now can identify more than 70 driving behaviors via its sensors and its video camera, ranging from excessive speed to rapid acceleration. The company offers up its systems to commercial and government fleets. Activision's Skylanders Now Available As 3D Printed Figures ---- Santa Monica-based Activision said today that it has launched a new, mobile app, which lets players creat real-life, 3D printed figures for its Skylanders game. According to Activision, its new Skylanders Creator app lets fans create 3D, printed Skylanders Imaginators figures, which are playable in the Skylanders Imaginators console game. The 3D printed figures will cost $49.99 each. The new game and figures are part of a trend by video game companies to create "toys-to-life" video games, which tie together physical objects and games. DNAe Gets $51.9M Contract For DNA Sequencing Technology ---- Carlsbad- and London-based DNA Electronics, a developer of a semiconductor-based, DNA sequencing technology, says it has received $51.9M in a contract from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). DNAe said the funding goes towards developing its platform for the rapid diagnosis of antimicrobial resistant infections and influenza. The contract win came from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) a division of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). DNAe called antimicrobial resistance and influence "two of the most significant threats to global health". DNAe was founded by Professor Chris Toumazou, who is at the Imperial College London (Department of EEE). DreamHost Upgrades Email Support ---- Los Angeles-based web hosting provider DreamHost has upgraded its email experience for its customers, the company said late last week, with a partnership with atmail. According to DreamHost, the new link with atmail will provide ad-free, webmail for its users, without having to export their data to a third party. The atmail service keeps users' emails on their own, DreamHost accounts, rather than forwarding emails elsewhere. Dreamhost said it no longer will include SquirrelMail and Roundcube by default on its accounts as a result of the upgrade, although it said users can continue to install those open source packages if they want. 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Your registration will include your breakfast, lunch, ice cream social, CPE credits (8) and entrance into the conference sessions and exhibit area. Register today! https://issa-oc.org/annual-symposium/ ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- TriNet - HR Services TriNet is a leading provider of HR services that takes the stress out of daily HR distractions. Our HR bundled product includes payroll, human capital consulting, compliance laws, benefits, workers compensation and more. Our services are delivered by our expert team of HR professionals enabled by our cloud-based technology platform. We focus on our clients and their employees to streamline their HR transactions anytime and anywhere. Focus on your clients, while TriNet focuses on your HR. 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The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. 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. ------------------------------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. 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Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Senior Product Development Manager, Irvine, Belkin http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5680 Director of Communication Systems Engineering, Hawthorne, SpaceX http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5679 Marketing Manager, Los Angeles, Belkin http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5678 Software Engineer, Los Angeles, Factual http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5677 Interim Controller/CFO Consultants and other Accounting/Finance Consultants, Los Angeles, Agility Financial Partners, LLC http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5676 Senior iOS / Mobile Developer, Santa Monica, Mobolize http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5674 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 09/27/16 Fortis Therapeutics $18.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77918 09/26/16 Estify $6.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77883 09/21/16 Tealium Inc. $35.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77727 09/15/16 Digital Map Products $36.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77534 09/14/16 Tipalti $14.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77469 09/13/16 DEFY Media $70.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77467 09/13/16 Glooko $8.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77427 09/13/16 VizExplorer $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77425 09/12/16 Portfolium, Inc. $6.6M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77363 09/12/16 AcuFocus $66.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77361 09/06/16 Rox Medical $40.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77185 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 October 4, San Diego -- Energy Storage North America. North America's largest conference, exhibition and networking event for the energy storage industry. Now in its fourth year, ESNA connects developers, energy users, utilities and policymakers to advance understanding and deployment of energy storage and ultimately build a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient grid. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25431 October 5, San Diego -- Energy Storage North America. North America's largest conference, exhibition and networking event for the energy storage industry. Now in its fourth year, ESNA connects developers, energy users, utilities and policymakers to advance understanding and deployment of energy storage and ultimately build a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient grid. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25432 October 6, San Diego -- Energy Storage North America. North America's largest conference, exhibition and networking event for the energy storage industry. Now in its fourth year, ESNA connects developers, energy users, utilities and policymakers to advance understanding and deployment of energy storage and ultimately build a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient grid. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25433 October 12, Thousand Oaks -- CalWave Ocean Wave Energy Project in California. William Toman, President of Protean Wave Energy, will discuss the new national CalWave Wave Energy testing center offshore near Vandenberg Air Force Base. He will address how Wave Energy impacts the environment and alternative energy plans.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25471 October 13, Long Beach -- The 31st Annual 2016 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium: From the Basement to the Board Room. The SoCal Security Symposium features over 40 sponsor exhibits and several industry experts discussing current security issues such as eDiscovery, cloud security, threat vectors, mobile security, and much more. There will be giveaways and prizes! This conference will provide tremendous networking opportunities. You’ll come away with advice and knowledge you can start applying to your environment immediately. Your registration will include your breakfast, lunch, ice cream social, CPE credits (8) and entrance into the conference sessions and exhibit area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25474 October 13, Santa Monica -- Vator Splash LA. What's behind LA's booming tech ecosystem? Speakers include Marc Cuban; Nick Green, CEO & Founder of Thrive Market, which has raised $149 million in financing. Brian Lee, CEO & Founder of The Honest Company, which has raised $222 million in VC funding. Adam Goldenberg, CEO & Founder of JustFab, an online subscription fashion that’s raised $249 million in financing. Mike Jones, Founder of Science, which has invested in some of LA’s top startups, like Dollar Shave Club. Leura Fine, CEO & Founder of Laurel & Wolf and Sean Brecker, CEO of Headspace. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25414 October 14, Los Angeles -- Digital Citizenship Conference #2. This event features 30+ speakers delivering key takeaways in digital citizenship. All of the panels share real tips, tactics and helpful stories attendees can immediately use at home or in the classroom. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25419 October 15, Irvine -- 1st Annual Timmy Awards - Recognizing Best Tech Employers (OC and SD). The Timmy Awards winners and nominees will be recognized at a FREE event on October 15, 2015 at the UCI Institute for Innovation. The evening will begin with cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, music and product demos from past Tech in Motion "Audience Favorites". See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24908 October 18, Los Angeles -- Siemer Summit. Invite only. The Siemer Summit draws notable attendees from around the world for two days of unique presentations and relationship building with key players in the software and digital media industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25424 October 19, Los Angeles -- Siemer Summit. Invite only. The Siemer Summit draws notable attendees from around the world for two days of unique presentations and relationship building with key players in the software and digital media industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25425 October 20, Los Angeles -- GAN-LA Presents Small Business Breakfast Series: How to Build a Brand with Authentic Storytelling. Join us at the Pepperdine West Los Angeles Graduate Campus and learn invaluable information about what it means to be an entrepreneur. Breakfast provided. Consumers these days are looking to connect with companies on a much deeper level. They're seeking community, education, entertainment, and most of all, a sense of authenticity. Storytelling allows brands to speak to their customers in a way that builds lasting trust. No brand today can afford to ignore the power of stories to drive their business. Join us at this breakfast and learn about: Why brand storytelling is the top business skill you need today How emerging companies can compete with the big guys by leveraging brand identity Why brand identity matters in a crowded marketplace, and especially in the digital environment How to improve your brand's communication strategy Best practices for tapping the power of brand storytelling Breaking down real-life examples of superb business storytelling How we've worked with brands to improve their story. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25455 October 20, San Diego -- The IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) is IEEE’s flagship symposium on future technology directions. The overall theme of TTM 2016 is “Making the Future.” Building upon IEEE’s major technology initiatives, TTM 2016 will bring together high level renowned experts from research and industry to provide an overview of these technologies and explore how they may be leveraged towards “making the future” through their research, products and services. Participants will not only get a glimpse into that “future” but also see its relevance to “today.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25469 October 25, Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, California 90401 -- LA Tech Summit. LA Tech Summit is aimed at bringing together LA technology companies, investors, incubators and startups. Attended by 900+ members of the LA tech community since 2013, the summit is SoCal’s premier tech event. The LA Tech Summit allows attendees to meet the hottest companies in Los Angeles and learn what makes "LA Tech" the most innovative technology ecosystem in the nation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25454 October 27, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25408 October 28, La Jolla -- Contextual Robotics Forum. World leaders developing robotics for the benefit of society will connect with San Diego's growing robotics community at the Forum on Oct. 28, 2016. Invited speakers will explore the theme of “Shared Autonomy: New Directions in Human-Machine Interaction”. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25449 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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