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Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --Radiology Partners Gets $200M In Venture Round --SpaceX Plans To Launch Internet Satellite Network In 2019 --Zayo Buys Two San Diego Data Centers --Universal Electronics Buys RCS Technology --MomentFeed Enhances Paid Media Management Tools --Hulu Launches Live TV Streaming Service MARKETPLACE --Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! --Introducing KeyCloud Backup and Recovery as a Service (BRaaS) --Square 1 Bank --Binary Pulse Technology Marketing RECENT JOB POSTINGS RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Stradling Stradling, Attorneys At Law (http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 125 attorneys and 10 offices in the western US. 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Rich Whitney is Chairman and CEO of the company. http://www.socaltech.com/radiology_partners_gets____m_in_venture_round/s-0070256.html SpaceX Plans To Launch Internet Satellite Network In 2019 ---- Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planning to launch its own network of satellites to provide Internet access, starting in 2019, the company said on Wednesday. According to the company, in testimony with the Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology, the company hopes to put the first of a constellation of 4,425 satellites into space in 2019, after placing a number of prototypes into space in 2018. The announcement on the move came from SpaceX's Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs, Patricia Cooper. SpaceX said its network will provide high-speed Internet to rural areas using mesh networking between its satellites. Zayo Buys Two San Diego Data Centers ---- Zayo Group Holdings, a provider of fiber connectivity and colocation services, announced this morning that it has acquired two, San Diego area data centers. According to Zayo, it has acquired 12270 World Trade Drive and 9606 Aero Drive, two data centers which had been owned by KIO Networks. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Zayo said the buy adds more than 100,000 square feet of space and 2 megawatts (MW) of power capability, and will help bolsters its growth on the West Coast. Zayo said the acquisition was due to accelerated demand for data center and interconnection services in San Diego, fueled by customers in IT, healthcare and professional services. Universal Electronics Buys RCS Technology ---- Santa Ana-based Universal Electronics announced this morning that it has acquired Rancho Cordova-based Residential Control Systems, Inc. (RCS Technology). RCS is a designer and manufacturer of energy management and control products. Universal Electronics will pay approximately $9M in cash plus earnout over the next five years. Universal Electronics said the acquisition will expand its portfolio of home sensing, monitoring and control solutions, including adding programmable communicating thermostats (PCTs), advanced HVAC controls, energy monitoring and control devices, gateways, in-home displays and user interfaces. MomentFeed Enhances Paid Media Management Tools ---- Santa Monica-based MomentFeed, which develops software used by multi-location brands to manage consumer experience interacting with their locations, has enhanced its Paid Media Manager software. According to MomentFeed, it has added a new native ad platform to the product, allowing brands to manage native ad campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The company said the enhancements include the ability to executive targeted, local Snap Ads and Geofilters on Snapchat. Hulu Launches Live TV Streaming Service ---- Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu has officially launched its new, live TV streaming service into beta, saying it will offer up more than 50 sports, news, entertainment, and kids' channels for $39. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/hulu_launches_live_tv_streaming_service/s-0070247.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. 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This CEO & CFO only breakfast will focus on Drones and led by Dan Burton Founder and CEO of DroneBase, the world's leading drone services company with 15,000+ commercial drone flights in over 40 countries. Dan was an early user of military and commercial drone systems, serving as a Marine Infantry Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan and building / piloting commercial drones starting in 2012. Dan also worked at Goldman Sachs and the US Senate, and went to HBS for an MBA. This event restricted to CEOs & CFOs only, a confirmed RSVP required. No service providers admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25676 May 4, San Diego -- Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25683 May 6, Santa Monica -- ZipRecruiter Hackathon 2017. Can you help someone find their dream, future, or next job? Got a concept HR would love? Have an awesome idea you can’t wait to share? ZipRecruiter is hosting its first-ever Hackathon, and we want to see what great minds can build when they come together to compete for some amazing prizes. Calling all programmers, designers, project managers, and more...sign up t today. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25677 May 9, Thousand Oaks -- HPTLC for the Identification of Botanical Materials. Ventura BioCenter. This workshop will introduce current concepts of HPTLC with emphasis on the analysis of botanical materials, including: identification of raw materials and finished products, detection of adulteration (related species, chemicals), quantitative determination of markers, and investigations of shelf lifeNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25690 May 10, Santa Monica -- Designing UX with Willy Lai, recent Apple UX Design Director. Lai’s hands-on workshop teaches designers, product managers, marketing managers, and engineers how to design successful user experiences for software products and services across devices. Email [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25646 May 10, Thousand Oaks -- Scam and Cyber Crime Defense. Clean Technology Council. Detective Timothy Lohman reviews current trends and scam case studies. It's virtually impossible to exist in modern society without submitting personal information online. Most people can't get through a day without using the Internet to shop, pay a bill, or check their credit card balance. Everyone is accustomed to sharing precious personal information and needs to understand their actions put them at risk. Learn what actions to take if your personal data is stolen. Detective Timothy Lohman has 21 years of experience in law enforcement and currently serves on the Forgery and Fraud Investigations Unit. Detective Lohman’s goal is to educate the public about the dangers of scam trends and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim. His past experience includes patrol officer, DARE instructor, background investigator, community resource officer and public information officerNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25706 May 10, Thousand Oaks -- HPTLC for the Identification of Botanical Materials. Ventura BioCenter. This workshop will introduce current concepts of HPTLC with emphasis on the analysis of botanical materials, including: identification of raw materials and finished products, detection of adulteration (related species, chemicals), quantitative determination of markers, and investigations of shelf lifeNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25691 May 11, Irvine -- TVCN: The Simple, Dirty Truth...How To Build An Impactful Brand. All companies “brand,” whether they take action or not… It is a dynamic process for startup teams and Fortune 100 companies alike. But what is building a brand really about? With much confusion in the market place regarding “branding” can anyone actually describe what a brand is, or even teach how to build one? Is the process a labyrinth in need of someone’s proprietary flow chart and decision tree, or can it be a simple set of principals? Come learn why the top brands you know, consistently maximize their value. And more importantly, come learn the simple steps needed to build your corporate, product or personal brand foundation. What makes brands unique, impactful and sustainable! This is a session to remember with key takeaways. You’ll find this simple; a principle driven session showing you how you can build your brand to epic proportionsNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25694 May 13, Pasadena -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Robots, Computer Vision and Deep AI. Robots must perceive their environment and decide how to respond, so both computer vision and the new AI’s deep learning neural nets are pervasive and integral elements of robotics. Against that substrate then, how does an entrepreneur transform a concept for a new robotic application into a viable start up that gains traction? Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Aaron Ames, the Bren Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Caltech. NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25716 May 13, Encino -- Successfully Selling Your Business Workshop. Learn how to successfully sell your business using the advice of a corporate lawyer with $6+ billion in merger & acquisition experienceNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25701 May 17, Century City -- Women in LAVA: The Money: From Angel Investors, Private Investors, Venture Capital and More. Women in LAVA invites you to a panel discussion supporting female entrepreneurs by helping them better understand one of the most important sides of the equation – the Money. >From Angel Investors, private investors, venture capital and more, we plan to get “down and dirty” with specific deal points and terms, revenue benchmarks and board involvementNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25711 May 17, Los Angeles -- Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Sunny Spot in Venice. Support women entrepreneurs and Join the fastest growing tech community in Los Angeles! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach communitNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25708 May 17, Los Angeles -- Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice. Join the fastest growing startup and tech community in Los Angeles! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community. Register immediately for an early bird ticketNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25717 May 18, Santa Monica -- Media 2.0 w/Peter Csathy & Preccelerator Program Demo Day. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator Program Demo Day kicks off on May 18th @ 5:30pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. SAM Preccelerator Program is our meeting spot to showcase the Preccelerator's current class of all-star companies to investors and the start-up community. Followed by keynote speaker Peter Csathy, founder of Creatv Media and author of Media 2.0(17): An Insider's Guide to Today's World of Digital Media & Where It's Going. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25679 May 23, Los Angeles -- Los Angeles Fintech Demo Mix Mingle Network. Come mix and mingle with other Financial Technologist's Tues May 23. Learn about the newest and fastest changes going on in financial technology. Finance is undergoing a massive change some call the "financial paradigm". Laws from 1930-1940 (old right?) are getting broken down with technological innovation in finance. Find partners, talk about your project, bounce ideas, discover LA Fintech. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-fintech-demo-mix-mingle-network-tickets-33835610221?aff=erelpanelorg NEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25709 May 23, Irvine -- Networking Mixer: Where Tech and Tacos Meet. Back by popular request we're hosting another Taco Tuesday Tech Mixer (but this time with MORE tacos) ! Interested in connecting with like-minded tech professionals in Orange County? This is a fun and casual opportunity to do so. We'll be hanging out at Mavenlink in Irvine grubbing on tacos, talking tech and drinking a few cervezas (water and sodas too!). RSVP todayNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25718 May 24, Los Angeles -- Los Angeles Ad Pros Mix Mingle Network. With technology, the advertising industry is going under massive disruptions right now. Mix, mingle, and network with other advertising professionals. Find partners with advertisers, ad agencies, publishers, and ad tech companiesNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25714 May 25, San Diego -- nVerge 2017. nVerge 2017—the must-attend technology conference—is back for the 5th year and better than ever! Join 400+ industry professionals to learn about the latest trends and technology updates for Microsoft, Oracle + NetSuite, SAP and a wealth of other technology solutionsNEW . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25712 June 1, Los Angeles -- Women Founder's Network 2017 Fast Pitch Competition Deadline. Women Founders Network (WFN) is a virtual accelerator that connects women building high-growth businesses with the tools and resources they need to achieve business success. Applications for the 2017 competition will be accepted May 1 - June 1. 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