*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, July 21, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud La Visual (http://Lavisual.com) A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Elon Musk Aims To Connect, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC With Hyperloop <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071252> - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Companies In Southern California <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071251> - Teledyne Completes Scientific Systems Acquisition <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071249> - Cylance Gets Federal Certification <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071250> - SkySafe Takes $11.5M More For Drone Defense Systems <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071246> - EVgo Opens 950th Fast Charging Location <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071245> - YouTube TV Expands Into Ten New Markets <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071239> - GraphIQ Acquired By Amazon.com <#m_-6095510132134493835_0071236> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-6095510132134493835_ad720> - Safire Partners Executive Search <#m_-6095510132134493835_ad677> - Stradling <#m_-6095510132134493835_ad608> - Find Help To Power Your Firm To The Next Level <#m_-6095510132134493835_ad585> *Friday, July 21, 2017* *Oracle <http://www.oracle.com>* 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. In Los Angeles, contact Ryan Mondillo ([email protected]). *Elon Musk Aims To Connect, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC With Hyperloop* <http:///fullstory/0071252.html> Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, and who originated the idea of the ultra-high-speed "Hyperloop" transportation concept, said on Twitter on Thursday that he has received "verbal government approval" for a system that would connect New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC in a Hyperloop system. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071252.html>) *Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Companies In Southern California* <http:///fullstory/0071251.html> Interested in getting involved in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)? Who are the companies in Southern California that are part of this growing industry? We've combed through our database of companies to figure out which companies are involved in this industry here, ranging from key developers of military UAS/UAV platforms, to startups developing the software behind the growing consumer drone market. Our list below: (More... <http:///fullstory/0071251.html>) *Teledyne Completes Scientific Systems Acquisition* <http:///fullstory/0071249.html> Thousand Oaks-based *Teledyne Technologies <http://www.teledyne.com>* said on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Pennsylvania-based *Scientific Systems Inc.* (SSI). SSI is a manufacturer of precision components and specialized subassemblies used in analytical and diagnostic instrumentation, such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.(More... <http:///fullstory/0071249.html>) *Cylance Gets Federal Certification* <http:///fullstory/0071250.html> Irvine-based cybersecurity developer *Cylance <http://www.cylance.com>* has received a federal certification for the company's CylancePROTECT software, its artificial-intelligence powered software used for protecting against advanced persistent threats and malware. According to Cylance, it received a "Moderate" certification from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), which allows it to deploy its software to United States government agencies.(More... <http:///fullstory/0071250.html>) *SkySafe Takes $11.5M More For Drone Defense Systems* <http:///fullstory/0071246.html> San Diego-based SkySafe, a developer of anti-drone technology, said on Thursday that it has raised $11.5M in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz. SkySafe said that Lars Dalgaard of Andreessen Horowitz joins the company's board with the funding. In addition to the funding round, SkySafe says it has also received a $1.5M contract with the Department of Defense, to provide counter-UAS systems to Naval Special Warfare units. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071246.html>) *EVgo Opens 950th Fast Charging Location* <http:///fullstory/0071245.html> Los Angeles-based EVgo which operations a national network of public, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, said it has opened up its 950th, U.S. fast charging station in New Jersey. According to EVgo, the new station is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, and was installed in an effort with New Jersey gas and electric utility Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G). (More... <http:///fullstory/0071245.html>) *YouTube TV Expands Into Ten New Markets* <http:///fullstory/0071239.html> YouTube is expanding its subscription YouTube TV service into ten new markets, the company is announcing today. According to YouTube, the service has expanded into Washington, DC, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne and Charlotte, as well as Dallas-Forth Worth. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071239.html>) *GraphIQ Acquired By Amazon.com* <http:///fullstory/0071236.html> Santa Barbara-based GraphIQ, the visualization software developer led by technology veteran Kevin O'Connor, has quietly been acquired by Amazon.com, it emerged today. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. GraphIQ, which was founded by FindTheBest, will become part of Amazon.com's Alexa efforts. A report from the LA Times estimates the acquisition was worth around $50M. O'Connor is the founder of DoubleClick. GraphIQ was venture backed by New World Ventures, Montgomery & Co. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071236.html>) *EncompaaS Sets U.S. Offices In Irvine* <http:///fullstory/0071232.html> *EncompaaS <http://encompass.cloud>*, an Australians developer of enterprise data safety and compliance software, said on Wednesday that it has set up a U.S. office in Irvine, as part of a plan to enter the U.S. market this year According to EncompaaS, which is based in Sydney, it is developing a cloud compliance solutions for regulated industries, based on HPE Content Manager and deployed on Microsoft Azure.(More... <http:///fullstory/0071232.html>) *Aspyrian Therapeutics Raises $15.1M* <http:///fullstory/0071230.html> San Diego-based Aspyrian Therapeutics, a biopharmaceuticals startup focused on precision-targeted cancer therapy, has raised $15.1M in a Series B-1 funding. The company said the funding came from private investors, including Hiroshi Mikitani, the CEO of Rakuten Inc. The company said it expects the round will reach $19M in total in the next few months. Aspyrian Therapeutics' lead compound is aimed at treating recurrent head and neck cancer, among other cancers. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071230.html>) *Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Gets $16M In Debt Funding* <http:///fullstory/0071221.html> San Diego-based Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, the publicly held, ophthalmology pharmaceuticals developer, said it has received $16M in a senior secured non-dilutive term loan agreement from SWK Funding LLC. The company said the new funding will go to retire an existing, $13M term loan it has with Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC, and also will go to provide additional working capital to the company. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071221.html>) *Spireon Wins International Fleet Operator* <http:///fullstory/0071231.html> Irvine-based telematics provider Spireon said this morning that it has signed an international fleet operator, RJ & Sons LLC, as a new customer. According to Spireon, RJ & Sons LLC provides specialized logistics to customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with a fleet of specialized trailers. Spireon said RJ & Sons, in particular, is looking to gain greater visibility into its assets as they travel across the Canadian and Mexican borders, to help prevent tampering to their trailers. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071231.html>) *Qualcomm Backs IoT Technology Developer Particle* <http:///fullstory/0071220.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm has backed Particle, the developer of hardware- and software- toolkits for helping connect their products into the world of the Internet-of-Things (IoT), as part of a $20M funding round today. Particle, based in San Francisco, said it raised $20M in its Series B funding from Spark Capital and Qualcomm Ventures. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=86459>)( More... <http:///fullstory/0071220.html>) *Hulu Inks Deal For *M*A*S*H, Other Series* <http:///fullstory/0071222.html> Los Angeles-based Hulu has made a deal which will give it streaming rights to all 11 seasons of *M*A*S*H, as well as such series as NYPD Blue, How I Met Your Mother, Burn Notice, Hills Street Blues, Bones and Glee, with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, Hulu announced Wednesday. According to the two, the deal adds nearly 3,000 episodes of comedies, popular dramas, and other series to Hulu's service. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071222.html>) *AdGreetz Powers New Personalized Smurf's Ad* <http:///fullstory/0071219.html> Los Angeles-based AdGreetz, the developer of personalized advertising technology which incorporates a viewer's name and other personal information into video and interactive ads, is powering a new campaign for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the upcoming Smurfs: The Lost Village release. According to AdGreetz, the ad campaign is the second collaboration it has with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Financial details of the win were not announced. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071219.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. We apply years of industry experience to assess and curate our talent pool - connecting only top-notch tech candidates with the most exciting startups in the industry. 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We've compiled a list of people who can help--who already have high tech clients here: http://www.socaltech.com/services/Consulting/Business/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-6095510132134493835_funding>* 7/20/17 SkySafe, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86463> San Diego $11.50 M 7/19/17 Brain Corporation <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86454> San Diego $114.00 M 7/18/17 Oben, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86449> Pasadena $5.00 M 7/17/17 AdQuick <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86130> Los Angeles $1.10 M 7/17/17 Collectly <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86131> Walnut $1.80 M 7/17/17 Awake Security <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86132> Mountain View $30.00 M 7/17/17 Impact Health <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86134> Pasadena $13.00 M 7/13/17 Open Listings <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86127> Los Angeles $6.50 M 7/13/17 Saucey <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86125> Redwood City $5.40 M 7/10/17 Jstar AKA Josh.ai <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=85980> Los Angeles $11.00 M 7/10/17 Chirotouch <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=85982> San Diego $0.00 M 7/06/17 Axonics Modulation Technologies <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=84275> Irvine $20.50 M 7/06/17 Kangarootime <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=85319> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/05/17 Miso Robotics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=85313> Pasadena $3.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 21, Thousand Oaks -- *Ventura BioCenter Lunch andLearn* Ventura BioCenter Lunch and Learn. ALine Inc. Enabling the Microfluidic Revolution. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25815 July 22, Los Angeles -- *State of Digital Money* State of Digital Money. The State of Digital Money is Los Angeles’ premier professional event and conference focused on the conversation of the evolving trends and emerging technologies disrupting the global financial system and worldwide transactions. In recent years, fintech has seen billions of dollars of growth in investments, capitalizing on disruptive technologies in payment services, wealth management, and funding applications. In early 2017, the most prominent digital currency, bitcoin, reaches an all-time high since November of 2013, validating a continued disruptive value of the cryptocurrency on a global scale. Simultaneously, blockchain technology, the underlying system in which bitcoin is founded on, makes major strides as financial institutions and enterprise technology companies explore its potential applications and it’s ability to improve upon digital security and valuable asset transactions.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25713 July 22, Los Angeles, CA -- *State of Digital Money 2017* State of Digital Money 2017. State of Digital Money is the premier industry event gathering leaders, stakeholders, and innovators in fintech, blockchain, and digital currency. Come discuss trends, opportunities, and emerging technologies disrupting the global financial system and worldwide transactions. Current speakers include Brock Pierce (Blockchain Capital), Scott Bambacigno (Alphapoint), Chase Barnett (Crowdfunder), Paul Puey (Airbitz), Ronny Boesing (OpenLedger), Jesse Grushack (Consensys), Simon Jaud (City National Bank), Alyse Kileen (StillMark), Brian Klein (Baker Marquart LLP), Tiana Laurence (Factom), Justin Newton (Netki), and Vicky Zhou (Wisebanyan). Location: Cross Campus Downtown. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25766 July 24, West Hollywood -- *Silicon Valley Meets Hollywood* Silicon Valley Meets Hollywood. Global Ventures Summit Pre-Event Mixer. Connect with the founders of the Global Ventures Summit with special guests from Silicon Valley's venture capital funds and LA's social media influencers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25801 July 24, Los Angeles -- *Diversity and Inclusion Summit* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25820 July 26, La Jolla -- *San Diego Venture Group Summer Social* San Diego Venture Group Summer Social. Join the party to end the summer with 500+ 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. You work hard, so take a couple hours off! Bring the whole office and make it your end of the summer party! This is a purely fun networking event with food, drink, and entertainment. Shoes Not Required. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25794 July 26, Thousand Oaks -- *Startup Demo Competition* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25823 July 26, Los Angeles -- *Launching Your Product in the New Realityof Retail (MAKE IT)* Launching Your Product in the New Reality of Retail (MAKE IT). If you have a consumer product, planning and executing your launch is critical to thrive–or even just survive–in today’s repidly changing landscape of retail. From pricing and packaging to customer engagement and the order you approach each channel, everything matters. Hear war stories and learn hard-earned tips from experts that are living it today. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25767 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* 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. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25719 July 27, Westlake Village -- *How Best Should an Engineer Run BothProduct Development and Delivery* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25824 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT* Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT. Panel includes Anthony Gonzalez, Fitguard.me; Gabe Grifoni, Rufus Labs; Robert L. Kay, Elite Engineering; Jeremy Wall, Lumenus. Moderated by Barbara Bickham. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25814 July 28, Van Nuys -- *Coffee's for Closer's - LA* Coffee Is For Closers. Whether you are in Product sales, Direct Sales, Services Sales or Real Estate we will show you how to close all those transactions. "The Closer Room" is a workshop like no other. Where we will teach you the skills you need and put them into action immediately. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25819 July 30, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25795 July 31, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25796 August 1, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25797 August 2, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25798 August 3, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25799 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25770 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25805 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Product Engineer I <http:///showjob.php?id=5697> Aerovironment Head of CRM Marketing <http:///showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http:///showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. 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