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With offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, TCI offers a full range of services including retained search, contingency placement, and short- and long-term consulting, to companies ranging from Fortune 100’s to start-ups. http://www.technicalconnections.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Demand Media To Change Name To Leaf Group ---- Santa Monica-based Demand Media said on Friday that it will be changing its name, and will become Leaf Group Ltd.. The company--which runs eHow, LIVESTRONG.com, Society6, and Saatchi Art--said it will officially change its name on Wednesday, November 9th, and will also make a corresponding symbol change on the NYSE, from DMD to LFGR. Demand Media did not say why it is changing its name, however, the company has significantly been shifting its business from Internet media, to an online marketplace business. The change also moves it away from a substantial amount of baggage associated with the Demand Media brand, all of which was associated with its prior days as a "content farm". http://www.socaltech.com/demand_media_to_change_name_to_leaf_group/s-0067829.html Relativity Media Sells Stake To Singaporean Social Networking Company YuuZoo ---- Beverly Hills-based movie studio Relativity Media--which is behind such titles as Limitless, Masterminds, and Immortals--scored a big investment from Singaporean Internet company YuuZoo, the two companies said this morning. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/relativity_media_sells_stake_to_singaporean_social_networking_company_yuuzoo/s-0067832.html Cylance Opens New Office In Ireland ---- Irvine-based cybersecurity developer Cylance says it has opened up a new, overseas office, in Cork, Ireland. According to Cylance, the new offer up 150 new jobs at the new office over the next three years, including positions in sales, sales engineering, and customer support. Cylance also says it hopes to also add malware analysis and software development roles in the future at the location. Cylance said the new office is the latest in a series of internationalization moves for its CylancePROTECT product, and also will help provide an in-region presence to support its EMEA customers. Cylance is led by security industry veteran Stuart McClure, and recently raised a big $100M funding round. Respawn's Titanfall 2 Rolls Out Worldwide ---- Titanfall 2, the latest chapter in the online multiplayer combat game series developed by Van Nuys-based game studio Respawn Entertainment, has rolled out worldwide to Xbox One, PlayStation4, and PC users, according to Respawn and Electronic Arts. The sequel to the Titanfall game is the second title to come out of Respawn Entertainment, which was founded by Vince Zampella and Jason West, two of the creators of Call of Duty. Zampell and West were the co-founders of Infinity Ward. http://www.socaltech.com/respawn_s_titanfall_rolls_out_worldwide/s-0067831.html GM Car Sharing Program, Maven, Launches In Downtown LA ---- Maven, the car sharing program run by General Motors (GM), has made its first expansion into Los Angeles, the company said late last week. According to GM, it will offer up Chevrolet Cruze, Malibu, Tahoe and Volt, GMC (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/gm_car_sharing_program_maven_launches_in_downtown_la/s-0067828.html KYTHERA, Amgen Vet Takes Helm At UNITY Biotechnology After $116M Funding ---- A local, Ventura County biotechnology executive, Keith Leonard, has taken the helm of UNITY Biotechnology, a heavily backed San Francisco biotech startup focused on curing diseases of aging, as a result of a big $116M funding round at the company. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/kythera_amgen_vet_takes_helm_at_unity_biotechnology_after___6m_funding/s-0067827.html http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=78145 BlackLine Soars In IPO Debut ---- Woodland Hills-based BlackLine Software, the developer of accounting close software, soared in its IPO debut on Friday, (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/blackline_soars_in_ipo_debut/s-0067821.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Introducing KeyCloud There’s no reason for business operations to suffer due to legacy technology. Throw it all to the cloud and transform your IT infrastructure to cloud-based, enterprise level software with KeyCloud. KeyCloud offers local enterprise cloud with best-of-breed infrastructure. 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If you are like most brands, agencies and adtech companies, you are probably spending a significant portion of your day trying to implement successful strategies for Audience Based Buying. If you are challenged to find scale, success and global solutions, know that you are not alone. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25505 November 2, Camarillo -- Content is King: How to Create & Curate Content That Makes an Impact. RFBC at the Camarillo Public Library. Better content is the key to positioning yourself or your business as an industry leader. Join owner of Pulse Infomatics and Author, Matt Moran, to learn the do’s and don’ts of content marketing. Matt will demonstrate the low and no cost tools to help you create, organize and distribute your content effectively, show real examples of effective content curation, and conduct a live Q&A discussion and brainstorming session with audience members. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25501 November 2, Camarillo -- The Fundamentals of Transaction – What is a Transaction? RFBC at the Camarillo Public Library. A transaction is nothing more than a series of exchanges, and people who know how to effectively construct and facilitate powerful transactions have a much greater advantage in the marketplace when attempting to satisfy their aims for money as well as other occupational goals and career objectives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25502 November 3, Santa Monica -- LA CEOs: Trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Science vs Science Fiction. What is happening in Artificial Intelligence (AI). There has been a great deal of hype as well as hand-wringing about AI that has appeared in the news lately. But there have also been definite technical advances underlying much of this attention. Dr. Steven Minton, AI expert, will discuss recent progress in natural language understanding, machine learning and other AI topics, and burgeoning applications including intelligent agents and autonomous vehicles. This sponsor supported event is for qualified CEOs & CFOs ONLY. Confirmed RSVP required. No service providers admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25499 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! Within just two years we have become the largest event celebrating maker culture in the Los Angeles DMA, and we continue to grow every year. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25222 November 6, Los Angeles -- Cal-Israel Innovation Expo. The Fall 2016 Cal-Israel Innovation Expo will be held at the University of Southern California (USC), Ronald Tutor Campus Center, November 6 - 7, 2016. The Expo is in collaboration with TAMID Group and Blackstone LaunchPad USC.The Fall 2016 Expo will foster global Israeli innovation, cross-cultural education, and professional development enhancing the vitality of the global economies empowering students, businesses and communities.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25329 November 7, Los Angeles -- Cal-Israel Innovation Expo. The Fall 2016 Cal-Israel Innovation Expo will be held at the University of Southern California (USC), Ronald Tutor Campus Center, November 6 - 7, 2016. The Expo is in collaboration with TAMID Group and Blackstone LaunchPad USC.The Fall 2016 Expo will foster global Israeli innovation, cross-cultural education, and professional development enhancing the vitality of the global economies empowering students, businesses and communities.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25330 November 9, Thousand Oaks -- Disrupt Your Market to Grow Big and Grow Fast. Cal Lutheran Center for Enterpreneurship. Tom White, Director of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. join us at our November Entrepreneur Speaker Series event where Tom White, Director of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator at CSUN, will reveal the secrets to “Disrupt Your Market to Grow Big and Grow Fast.” Tom believes that in both business and consumer markets, the purchase decision is made by the heart, and justified by the brain. He believes that price, product and features are not the differentiators upon which customers make their decision. And while the numbers have to add up, it’s only by making the customer “feel” something for your product or service - on an emotional level - that it’s possible to attract audiences, create connections and close sales in volume. You’ll learn how to identify the distinctive emotional value of your brand, product or service. You’ll see the process by which you can craft unparalleled market positions that attract attention, build connection, and cultivate a loyal following of enthusiastic audiences. By the end of the evening, you’ll understand exactly what you need to do grow bigger and faster than you thought possible. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25500 November 9, Thousand Oaks -- E-Vehicle Charging Station Forum. Our Keynote speaker is David Greenfader, VP of Envision Solar. His patented EV ARC™ is the world’s only transportable, solar powered charging station. It does not require any permits, civil engineering or planning, foundations, trenching or electrical connections and is delivered to the customer site ready to operate. Invented, engineered and fabricated in the United States, the EV ARC™ charges up to three EVs at a time. Equipped with on-board battery storage, it charges EVs day or night off the grid and can be moved to a new location within minutes. The EnvisionTrak solar array follows the sun, generating 18 to 25 percent more electricity than a conventional fixed array. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25506 November 11, Los Angeles -- Global Alternative Funding Forum . This exclusive annual gathering celebrates its 5th anniversary and is known worldwide for bringing together the world class financiers, the most prominent business leaders, private investors, government officials and other top experts and powerful authorities in the field of capital formation for young ventures and emerging growth companies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25493 November 11, Westlake Village -- Startup Weekend Conejo Valley. No Talk All Action. Launch a Startup in 54 hours! Experience what its like to pitch an idea, build a team around it, and have a demo to show Sunday. Entrepreneurs will be able to pitch their business ideas, from apps, to games or even events, that will have a significant positive impact on the society. Participants from all backgrounds will break into teams and develop new solutions to answer social problems, with the guidance of energetic mentors. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25496 November 12, Pasadena -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Biotech. Gordon Binder, Venture Capital investor, former Chairman and CEO of Amgen, and Trustee Emeritus of both Caltech and MIT keynotes the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum program “Entrepreneurs in a Biotech Age”. Mr. Binder led Amgen to prominence as a biotech pharmaceutical pioneer. He knows the business from start-up to large public company, from the conception of great ideas on the University Campus and the small start-up visionary to successful deployment of innovative and blockbuster advances into the market place. Mr. Binder will present a stimulating overview of the state of entrepreneurial opportunities in biotech and bio-pharma, the role of universities in tech development and transfer, and the role of larger companies in financing biotech start-ups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25491 November 14, Los Angeles -- Venture in LA 2016. A one-week trade mission to show international startups that Los Angeles is the perfect gateway to entering the US Market. A full week of lectures, networking events, exhibition/pitch opportunities, and more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25292 November 14, Los Angeles -- Venture in LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25371 November 16, Santa Monica -- Biocom Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat with Dr. Ric Kaner of UCLA. Fireside Chat with Ric Kaner, UCLA Kaner Lab AND Welcome Reception for Biocom Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25475 November 19, Los Angeles -- ProtoHack: Code-Free Hackathon. Email [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25464 November 28, Los Angeles -- Emotion & Motivation for Digital Behavior Change. In this workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of human-centered design, by learning the neurochemical factors that shape your users’ emotions, motivation, cognition, and behavior. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25485 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). 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