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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Report: Disney Will Not Bid On Twitter --Faraday Future Unveils Formula-E Racer --Flipagram Launches Halloween Contest --Rubicon Project Snags Google Vet As Chief Product And Engineering Head --Yardi Adds Bill Payment Feature --Green Dot Backs New Prepaid Account Rules --Boeing: We'll Beat Elon Musk To Mars --GumGum Powers In-Image Ads On Rolling Stone MARKETPLACE --The 31st Annual 2016 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium - 10/13/2016 --Call For Innovators - LAVA Meet The VC --Oracle --Safire Partners Executive Search --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators --Stradling RECENT JOB POSTINGS RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Support Our News Coverage - Become A Member Today! We often get asked--how do we pay for our news coverage and our publishing efforts? That's simple -- it's a combination of our sponsors and YOU. How can YOU make sure you continue to get news on Southern California's technology industry? By becoming a member of socaltech! Not only do you get to support our news coverage, but you also get access to our big database of Southern California companies, venture investors, service providers, and deal information, and many other resources. We are relying on YOU! Join today at http://www.socaltech.com/Membership --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Report: Disney Will Not Bid On Twitter ---- A report, published late Wednesday evening, says that Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will not make a bid for Twitter, which reportedly has been looking to sell the company. Recode--quoting "sources familiar with Disney" said that Disney has decided not to move forward with a bid. Disney had been reported to be looking at Twitter in September. Salesforce.com has been named as the most probably buyer for Twitter, which appears to have been running an investment banking process in its attempt to find a buyer. http://www.socaltech.com/report_disney_will_not_bid_on_twitter/s-0067477.html Faraday Future Unveils Formula-E Racer ---- Los Angeles-based Faraday Future, the stealthy electric car company, has unveiled its entry into Formula-E, the electric auto racing circuit. According to Faraday Future, Faraday Future Dragon Racing is a partnership between the company and Dragon Racing, and will be its inaugural entry into the Formula-E motorsports. Faraday Future has unveiled plans to develop electric cars in Los Angeles, where it has its headquarters in Gardena, but has been extremely stealthy about those yet-to-be-announced vehicles and plans. http://www.socaltech.com/faraday_future_unveils_formula_e_racer/s-0067476.html Flipagram Launches Halloween Contest ---- Los Angeles-based Flipagram, the developer of the music-themed, social video creation app, has launched a new contest focused on Halloween. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/flipagram_launches_halloween_contest/s-0067474.html Rubicon Project Snags Google Vet As Chief Product And Engineering Head ---- Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project said this morning that it has snagged a Google veteran, as its new Chief Product & Engineering Officer. According to Rubicon, it has named Tom Kershaw--most recently Director of Product Management for Google Ads and Commerce, to the position, where he will be responsible for product development, platform strategy, product design, prioritization, and go-to-market planning, as well as oversight of the company's engineering capabilities. Kershaw will be based in Los Angeles. Kershaw also has previously worked at Ericsson/Telcordia, VeriSign, Clarent Corporation, Unisys, and SS8 Networks. Yardi Adds Bill Payment Feature ---- Santa Barbara-based Yardi, which develops property management software, said it has added the ability to pay bills through its platform. According to Yardi, it now can process payments for account receivable and accounts payable, as part of its Yardi Voyager property management and accounting platform. The company said the software now supports automated check writing and electronic vendor or owner payments in the software, including full service check processing where it prints and mails checks for businesses. Pricing on the new features were not announced by the company. Green Dot Backs New Prepaid Account Rules ---- Pasadena-based Green Dot said in a statement today that it will "fully support" the new rules rolled out by the CFSB this week, governing rules for prepaid debit cards--rules which were partially developed in response to some payment issues faced by Green Dot earlier in the year. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/green_dot_backs_new_prepaid_account_rules/s-0067472.html Boeing: We'll Beat Elon Musk To Mars ---- Hawthorne-based SpaceX appears to have kicked off a race to Mars, as the CEO of Boeing, Dennis Muilenburg, said on Tuesday that the company believes it just be able to be the first to deliver space travelers to Mars. In an interview at a Chicago conference, Muilenberg said that he believes that the first person to step foot on Mars will arrive riding a Boeing, not SpaceX, rocket. Mars poster courtesy of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories. http://www.socaltech.com/boeing_we_ll_beat_elon_musk_to_mars/s-0067471.html GumGum Powers In-Image Ads On Rolling Stone ---- Santa Monica-based ad technology developer GumGum--which injects contextually relevant ads into images on publishers' websites, said today that it has signed a renewed partnership with Wenner Media, the publisher of Rolling Stone, Us Weekly and Men's Journal. The company said it will deliver its in-image and in-screen ad units to those publications. Financial details of the renewal were not announced. The two have been working together since August of 2015. GumGum is backed by such investors as Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, and says it has a reach of 600 million uniques. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- The 31st Annual 2016 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium - 10/13/2016 The 31st Annual 2016 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium From the Basement to the Board Room October 13th, 2016 7:30am – 5:30pm 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. Register today! https://issa-oc.org/annual-symposium/ ------------------------------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. If you are a Startup seeking capital and/or partnerships, apply to attend at The 8th Annual LAVA Meet the VC, the premier venue connecting emerging growth companies with active Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Corporate VCs and Investment Firms. WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PERSON PER COMPANY, but other co-founders are welcome to sign up for LAVA at the Beach for networking. Instead of the usual fast-pitch format used by other organizations, LAVA invites VCs and angel groups to share insights into how they invest, what fits their portfolios and what their typical times to invest look like. The first two hours of the event will feature networking exclusively for VCs, angels and entrepreneurs. Apply to attend today! https://lava.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=841447&group= ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Oracle Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications and platform services for small and mid-sized businesses. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com. 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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. ------------------------------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 10/04/16 Anchore, Inc. $5.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=77988 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 6, Los Angeles -- Make in LA is opening its doors once again for an open house and mixer thanks to many of our favorite lawyers, accountants, and business service providersNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25476 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 November 3, Los Angeles -- The IT Summit Los Angeles 2016. Technology conference for executives from the government, education, and corporate sectors. produced by and for senior leaders to promote economic development, education, and the proliferation of information technolog. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25049 November 4, Los Angeles -- Digital Growth Summit #7. This event will feature 40+ speakers delivering key takeaways in digital marketing. All of the panels feature experts who offer real tips, tactics and helpful stories attendees can use in their field. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25420 November 4, Los Angeles -- Digital Growth Summit – Los Angeles. MediaLeaders. What: 10 panel topics and 8 deep dive breakout sessions that help digital marketers build a better online presence to engage customers and track results. Why: In one full day each attendee will learn tactical formulas they can instantly implement at their company (and network with other professionals). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25381 November 5, Los Angeles -- SoCal Maker Convention. Join us for the third annual Maker Convention! 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